Randy Sklar of the Sklar Brothers on Poop Talk, Hipster Ghosts and the Politicization of Sports

At first glance, the idea of a comedy duo comprising identical twins seems like a gimmick worthy of P.T. Barnum. The Sklar Brothers, however, have become unlikely comedy-nerd heroes by maintaining distinct identities while mining their biological connection for a seamless stage banter wherein Jason and Randy Sklar complete each other’s jokes and riff with twice the speed of a single comic. The extensive résumé they’ve accrued includes appearances on Those Who Can’t, Comedy Bang Bang and Wild Hogs. The Sklars also have a knack for creating well-loved shows that get canceled before they have a chance to gain a cultural foothold, like Apartment 2F, Cheap Seats and United Stats of America. In anticipation of a four-day run of Colorado performances, including an appearance at Boulder’s Dairy Arts Center on Wednesday, October 4, and at Comedy Works South from October 5 to 7, Westword caught up with Randy Sklar (though Jason chimed in with some helpful corrections) for an email…

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