@pftompkins.bsky.social This is a long shot, but years ago I saw you and Puddles Pity Party cover Pulp's Common People in a Varietopia. Is there video of that anywhere? It was a really good rendition and I'd like to see it again!
November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
@pftompkins.bsky.social This is a long shot, but years ago I saw you and Puddles Pity Party cover Pulp's Common People in a Varietopia. Is there video of that anywhere? It was a really good rendition and I'd like to see it again!
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Incredible Varietopia show when you get to hear a live band performing Dr Worm, Thunderstruck, and the Music Man song about the evils of pool.
October 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Incredible Varietopia show when you get to hear a live band performing Dr Worm, Thunderstruck, and the Music Man song about the evils of pool.
Varietopia with @pftompkins.bsky.social had everything: comedy, funk music, magic, a pope draft, a rendition of Thunderstruck followed immediately by Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man. 10/10 no notes.
October 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Varietopia with @pftompkins.bsky.social had everything: comedy, funk music, magic, a pope draft, a rendition of Thunderstruck followed immediately by Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man. 10/10 no notes.
To the person parked next to me at @pftompkins.bsky.social's Varietopia tonight with the same Stray Cat Film Center bumper sticker as me: I see you and I like you, and there's a non-zero chance we're already friends.
October 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
To the person parked next to me at @pftompkins.bsky.social's Varietopia tonight with the same Stray Cat Film Center bumper sticker as me: I see you and I like you, and there's a non-zero chance we're already friends.
Just saw Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins and good lord that may have been one of the best shows I've ever been to full stop. Lots of laughs, amazing music, and such crazy talented folks on that stage.
October 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Just saw Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins and good lord that may have been one of the best shows I've ever been to full stop. Lots of laughs, amazing music, and such crazy talented folks on that stage.
I saw #Varietopia in Atlanta. If I could I’d follow it on tour. So if you live in Charleston…YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
October 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I saw #Varietopia in Atlanta. If I could I’d follow it on tour. So if you live in Charleston…YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
Today on Electric Bilodeau
Comedian @pftompkins.bsky.social previews his Varietopia show at the Charleston Music Hall next week!
Paul talks about his career, how this show is different from stand up and having a wife from the Lowcountry!
Watch at 3:30 wherever you stream @live5news.com
Comedian @pftompkins.bsky.social previews his Varietopia show at the Charleston Music Hall next week!
Paul talks about his career, how this show is different from stand up and having a wife from the Lowcountry!
Watch at 3:30 wherever you stream @live5news.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today on Electric Bilodeau
Comedian @pftompkins.bsky.social previews his Varietopia show at the Charleston Music Hall next week!
Paul talks about his career, how this show is different from stand up and having a wife from the Lowcountry!
Watch at 3:30 wherever you stream @live5news.com
Comedian @pftompkins.bsky.social previews his Varietopia show at the Charleston Music Hall next week!
Paul talks about his career, how this show is different from stand up and having a wife from the Lowcountry!
Watch at 3:30 wherever you stream @live5news.com
If @pftompkins.bsky.social is coming to your town with #Varietopia, for heaven's sake get your tickets now. You don't have to thank me, but you will want to put me in your will. #Comedy
Don’t know if it’s obvious but they recorded this at a St. Patrick’s Day party
FINAL 2025 TOUR STOPS
WED 10/15 CHARLESTON
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FRI 10/17 OVERLAND PARK KS
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SAT 10/18 ST. LOUIS MO
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SUN 10/19 LOUISVILLE KY
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FINAL 2025 TOUR STOPS
WED 10/15 CHARLESTON
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FRI 10/17 OVERLAND PARK KS
bit.ly/vtopesopks25
SAT 10/18 ST. LOUIS MO
bit.ly/vtopsstl2025
SUN 10/19 LOUISVILLE KY
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October 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
If @pftompkins.bsky.social is coming to your town with #Varietopia, for heaven's sake get your tickets now. You don't have to thank me, but you will want to put me in your will. #Comedy
Sometimes, maybe once or twice a year or so, they have reunion shows, maybe at the Fitz, maybe at the Parkway. And sometimes when Paul F. Tompkins rolls into town with his Varietopia, there's an unofficial Wits reunion. Last night was an official reunion, hurray!
October 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Sometimes, maybe once or twice a year or so, they have reunion shows, maybe at the Fitz, maybe at the Parkway. And sometimes when Paul F. Tompkins rolls into town with his Varietopia, there's an unofficial Wits reunion. Last night was an official reunion, hurray!
No joke, these shows are something special. Paul’s Sinead O’Connor cover medley from the March 2003 Varietopia show has been my go-to shower singalong for a while now. Already loved the songs, and Paul and the Varietorchestra knock them out of the park.
September 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
No joke, these shows are something special. Paul’s Sinead O’Connor cover medley from the March 2003 Varietopia show has been my go-to shower singalong for a while now. Already loved the songs, and Paul and the Varietorchestra knock them out of the park.
FUN FACT: I once checked the schedule to see when Varietopia was coming to my town (a little burg called NEW YORK CITY) and my shoulders sagged when I realized the show had started 20 minutes earlier that very night at Irving Plaza.
A THREAD. If you are curious about what goes on in my show Varietopia it’s things like these.
Tickets available at bit.ly/varietix
Tickets available at bit.ly/varietix
Paul Helps Out: Succession
YouTube video by Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
FUN FACT: I once checked the schedule to see when Varietopia was coming to my town (a little burg called NEW YORK CITY) and my shoulders sagged when I realized the show had started 20 minutes earlier that very night at Irving Plaza.
Hey if you missed last week’s Varietopia, you can still get the archived livestream. YOU DESERVE THIS
bit.ly/vstream92125
bit.ly/vstream92125
Art is subjective, whaddaya gonna do
#amazonreviewtheatre
Special thanks: @johnmoe.bsky.social
varietopia.com/tix
#amazonreviewtheatre
Special thanks: @johnmoe.bsky.social
varietopia.com/tix
Amazon 1-Star Review Theatre
YouTube video by Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hey if you missed last week’s Varietopia, you can still get the archived livestream. YOU DESERVE THIS
bit.ly/vstream92125
bit.ly/vstream92125
New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Paul F. Tompkins and Meklit
Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins chats about taking his variety show Varietopia back on the r...
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Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins chats about taking his variety show Varietopia back on the r...
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September 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
New episode from Live Wire with Luke Burbank: Paul F. Tompkins and Meklit
Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins chats about taking his variety show Varietopia back on the r...
Episode Download
Comedian and podcaster Paul F. Tompkins chats about taking his variety show Varietopia back on the r...
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One of the all-time great opening scenes. My local Mom & Pop theater's showing it next month, but I'm going out the night before ( Mystery Asian Horror Movie at my local micro-theatre ) & the 2 nights after ( Varietopia w/Paul F Tompkins on Friday & "Evil Dead Live" on Saturday ) so it'll be dicey.
September 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One of the all-time great opening scenes. My local Mom & Pop theater's showing it next month, but I'm going out the night before ( Mystery Asian Horror Movie at my local micro-theatre ) & the 2 nights after ( Varietopia w/Paul F Tompkins on Friday & "Evil Dead Live" on Saturday ) so it'll be dicey.
In a bit of a pivot to something pleasant — anyone else planning to go see the iconic comedy show VARIETOPIA with PAUL F. TOMPKINS this Sunday at 7pm at Lodge Room in Highland Park Los angeles? Or live stream it??? I can't wait to laugh! Need it!!
September 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In a bit of a pivot to something pleasant — anyone else planning to go see the iconic comedy show VARIETOPIA with PAUL F. TOMPKINS this Sunday at 7pm at Lodge Room in Highland Park Los angeles? Or live stream it??? I can't wait to laugh! Need it!!
Cannot stop watching this. "I guess maybe I'm the one who's lost whimsy."
If you ever get a chance to see @pftompkins.bsky.social and Varietopia, don't sleep on it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8pZ...
If you ever get a chance to see @pftompkins.bsky.social and Varietopia, don't sleep on it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8pZ...
Good Night
YouTube video by Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Cannot stop watching this. "I guess maybe I'm the one who's lost whimsy."
If you ever get a chance to see @pftompkins.bsky.social and Varietopia, don't sleep on it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8pZ...
If you ever get a chance to see @pftompkins.bsky.social and Varietopia, don't sleep on it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8pZ...
August 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Title of chat has changed from ‘Varietopia’ to ‘Paul’s Woke Cracker Barrel’
August 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Title of chat has changed from ‘Varietopia’ to ‘Paul’s Woke Cracker Barrel’
re: our Pinterest-/YouTube-365 Playlists
Varietopia with @pftompkins.bsky.social (on our bonus 365-YT-playlist)
is going (Oct. 19, ’25; Old Forester's Paristown Hall) to *Louisville* KY
p.s. what library *there* has FIVE branches using geothermal energy?
yon’ Louisville Free Public Library system
Varietopia with @pftompkins.bsky.social (on our bonus 365-YT-playlist)
is going (Oct. 19, ’25; Old Forester's Paristown Hall) to *Louisville* KY
p.s. what library *there* has FIVE branches using geothermal energy?
yon’ Louisville Free Public Library system
August 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
re: our Pinterest-/YouTube-365 Playlists
Varietopia with @pftompkins.bsky.social (on our bonus 365-YT-playlist)
is going (Oct. 19, ’25; Old Forester's Paristown Hall) to *Louisville* KY
p.s. what library *there* has FIVE branches using geothermal energy?
yon’ Louisville Free Public Library system
Varietopia with @pftompkins.bsky.social (on our bonus 365-YT-playlist)
is going (Oct. 19, ’25; Old Forester's Paristown Hall) to *Louisville* KY
p.s. what library *there* has FIVE branches using geothermal energy?
yon’ Louisville Free Public Library system
I got to go to Varietopia earlier this year in Albany and it is forever going to be one of my fondest memories. It was so fun.
Hey everybody I am hosting a fun night of comedy and music next month, it happens in Los Angeles & no one who is paying me has cut off anyone’s head* if that is a dealbreaker
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
August 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I got to go to Varietopia earlier this year in Albany and it is forever going to be one of my fondest memories. It was so fun.
Go see this. I saw Varietopia the last time it came to Boston and it was hilarious.
Hey everybody I am hosting a fun night of comedy and music next month, it happens in Los Angeles & no one who is paying me has cut off anyone’s head* if that is a dealbreaker
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
August 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Go see this. I saw Varietopia the last time it came to Boston and it was hilarious.
Hey everybody I am hosting a fun night of comedy and music next month, it happens in Los Angeles & no one who is paying me has cut off anyone’s head* if that is a dealbreaker
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
August 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Hey everybody I am hosting a fun night of comedy and music next month, it happens in Los Angeles & no one who is paying me has cut off anyone’s head* if that is a dealbreaker
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
Sunday September 21st 7pm Pacific
Lodge Room: bit.ly/vtopeslr92125
Livestream: bit.ly/vstream92125
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hellhole it is
Oh no it’s @pftompkins.bsky.social
Oh no it’s @pftompkins.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Challenge: post your last photo taken in DC to show what a hellhole it is
Oh no it’s @pftompkins.bsky.social
Oh no it’s @pftompkins.bsky.social