Tha’ Block Is Hot, Along With Everything Else !!!
I wanted to write something today while my boys were down for their naps, but nothing jumped out at me. Then I said to myself, “just write about what you’re feeling right at this moment Jason”. What am I feeling you ask ??? Blessed to have a functioning air conditioning unit !!! It is a special kind of HOT outside today. It’s the kind of hot that your grandmother used to tell you to “shut them blinds & lay still”.... Read More
I’m Not A Comedian, I’m A Hustler
When I first realized that GOD had blessed me with the gift and ability to make others laugh by merely speaking my thoughts, it was AMAZING. Not discounting anyone else’s gifts, but I cannot think of a gift better than making someone laugh. I’m talking about that ugly, shake the person next to you violently, run around the kitchen laugh. It is so special. It’s what can change the trajectory of your day from “horrible” to “I can make it... Read More
Fall Forward
A month ago my wife called me really excited about something she had found online while at work. It was hard to hear her initially as I was practicing graduation songs with my kindergartners, but I heard key words that created instant interest on my end: Inspiring, Commencement and Denzel. A few minutes later my blackberry buzzed on my hip, and when I glanced at the screen the subject line read Denzel/ Watch Video. I eagerly tapped the message and... Read More
It’s “Weems” not “Williams”
It’s been roughly 120 days since the independent production & filming of my first hour standup comedy special Jason Weems, Vol.1, Intellectual Property (that’s 4 months for those of you who struggled or still struggle in math). The monster known as post-production is complete, and I’m holding the final product in my hands. When I arrived home from teaching the youngin’s a few days ago, I discovered eleven huge boxes awaiting me... Read More
Jason Weems Is Now Taking Orders
So, tickets recently went on sale for my first hour comedy special entitled Jason Weems, Vol. 1: Intellectual Property. This is a very dear project to me, which we’re filming independently in Baltimore on Saturday December 4, 2010. Before I get into this, I’d like to thank all of you who have been able to purchase your tickets already, and for those who plan on doing so soon. If you were quick on your feet and got yours during week one,... Read More