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What is it with hot girls and their roommates?

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:01:00 +0000

Greetings blogosphere!

I have exciting news! No, I am not ending the blog.

Today marks my directorial debut. It’s a small effort but maybe just the beginning. I decided to go small tech for this video and shot the entire thing on a Sony point and shoot camera. I even used the camera’s built in audio pick-up for the sound. I was able to do the entire shoot in one morning since there was no equipment to set up. I also went low tech during editing. I used the free Windows Movie Maker software. There was a bit of a learning curve since it is very limited editing program but I was able to achieve a cut that satisfied me.

The actors are friends who generously agreed to donate a Saturday morning for my directing gig. Bart is played by Bart Taylor who is also one of the producers of Roomies. Maysen is played by Maysen Michaels.

So without further a-poo, I present Third Wheel.

Url, smurl!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Sorry, forgot to post the URL for the video.

Video Game Couch

What’s great for a mid-eastern blizzard? A video game couch!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:35:00 +0000

To all of my dear readers on the snow covered east coast I bear a gift of humor and amusement via the video game couch. Enjoy!!

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Apologies and hand shakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:28:00 +0000

Hello faithful readers and welcome to another installment of more videos, less words.

I’ve got two Mammoth Manor shorts to share with everyone.

First up- Mammoth Manor Apology

Actually, I should have posted that video after you watch the following.

Alien Handshake

I’m not sure how to explain the last video, but you can!! Leave a comment on our YouTube channel or at MammothManor.com.

Next month, I take a turn on the director’s chair for 2 shorts that I wrote, so stay tuned and thanks for reading!!

Who Doesn’t Love Porn?

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +0000

As promised, here is the new Mammoth Manor video. Please forgive the guy in the FSU shirt. I know he’s a horrible actor, but he’s all we could get on short notice.

Enjoy!!

Mammoth Manor presents Hogfoot Porn.

The New Year is all about fresh starts!! And getting wasted!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:56:00 +0000

Happy New Year everyone!!

This blog post brings an end to the saga known as Roomies. This is the series finale. It’s been a raucous ride and I hope that you enjoyed watching the series as much as I did writing it. As a parting gift, we are including the gag reel from the filming of over 20+ episodes of Roomies. So call now, supplies are limited. Enjoy!!

P.S. I will be sending out a separate blog post with the newest Mammoth Manor video later today.

On behalf of the entire Roomies crew, thanks for watching!!

Roomies ep. 20- The Roommate

The Gag Reel

Merry Christmas from Roomies and Mammoth Manor!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Christmas is tomorrow. Sheesh. I don’t have much time to watch my perennial movie faves It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street and the Alistair Sim A Christmas Carol or Scrooge for you purists. Some of you may bemoan the fact that I didn’t include A Christmas Story on this list. Take some rolaids and don’t worry. That movies is the background for unwrapping presents in the morning.

Even though I may not have much time to get in my holiday viewing, you have plenty of time to catch the special holiday edition of Roomies and Mammoth Manor.

Roomies ep. 19- The Menorah.

Mammoth Manor presents The Legend of Zelda: Breaking and Entering (and breaking).

I hope everyone has a great holiday and thanks for watching!!

Mad pimping!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:10:00 +0000

It’s raining in L.A!

This is blog worthy news since it happens so infrequently. I know my Least Coast readers want to pee in my cereal because rain is as part of their daily ritual as Sportscenter. Sorry? Not really.

I’ve had ~~some~~ one comment that the blog is just a pimp for Roomies and Mammoth Manor. Where is the original content and commentary that many people love to hate? I have an answer.

Roomies is down to the last 2 episodes of season 1. Also, I will be taking a break from Mammoth Manor to concentrate on submitting screenplays to various workshops and competitions. So, no more Roomies and Mammoth Manor. I will try to give you more posts about my screenwriting endeavors and any amusing, random stories that come my way. Now to the pimping.

Roomies ep. 18- The Wi-Fi

It stands for nothing.

Mammoth Manor presents Facebook Tombstone

Thanks for reading!!

12 Days of Funny!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Happy Friday everyone!

I went to a taping of The Ellen Degeneres Show this week. Don’t judge. I have never seen the show before but it was a lot of fun. Matt Dillon, Ashley Greene, and Tia Torres were the guests. The only bad thing was that her 12 Days of Giveaway was beginning the following day. However, Ellen surprised the entire audience by inviting us back for one of the 12 Days of Giveaway!! So, I will be returning to see the show on the episode that will air on Thursday December 17th. Check your local listings to see what I win. Please be an iMac.

I have a new Roomies, Mammoth Manor and special surprise video for you this week.

Roomies episode 17- The Non-Conflict Beans.

Are you aware of the growing global crisis of conflict beans? Watch and get learned.

Mammoth Manor presents Tom Ramus: Center of Reality.

Tom Ramus answers the burning questions that plague the universe. This week Tom tackles the new trend called Music.

Finally, I have a special video shot and cut by my brother John. Long time readers of the blog know that I hold an annual flag football game on Thanksgiving dubbed Turkey Bowl (I thought of the name without any help). My brothers John and Ricky drove up to participate this year. Ricky played while John videographed the event. Enjoy!

2nd Annual Turkey Bowl.

Thanks for reading!!

Turkey, football, traffic and laughter. The perfect Thanksgiving!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:32:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Tomorrow is a busy day for me. Up at 6am to reserve the field for the 2nd Annual Turkey Bowl Flag Football game. Then driving to San Diego for Thanksgiving dinner and NFL bliss with Mom and 2 out of my 3 brothers. My other brother Ken will be enjoying oven roasted turkey goodness with his wife and family in Virginia Beach. Rounding out the day will be the traditional movie marathon at the local cineplex. This year’s selection will include A Christmas Carol, The Road, and either New Moon or Ninja Assasin (always have to throw in a turkey on Thanksgiving).

This week’s Roomies is a special Thanksgiving episode.

Over at Mammoth Manor is the final installment of the Man Rolls saga.

Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Happy Birthday Manrolls!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:06:00 +0000

A quick shout out to all my Virginia readers. I heard you got some nasty weather yesterday. Hope you are staying dry and have power. I have 2 new videos to bring some happy sunshine to your grey skies.

Roomies ep.15- The Birthday

Celebrating the ride out of the birth canal.

Mammoth Manor presents Manrolls!

What is Manrolls? This video explains the origin and various uses for Manrolls.

So Virginia Beach, turn that frown upside down!! Or move to the Best Coast!

Thanks for reading!

Can’t Resist a Pretty Face!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:55:00 +0000

New Roomies and Mammoth Manor Videos! Score!!

Roomies Episode 14- The Pretty Woman

Mammoth Manor Presents…Man Rolls!

Thanks for watching!!

Special Delivery

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:20:00 +0000

Hope everyone had a great Halloween. I had a short night but I did get dressed up.

Or dressed down. Depends on your point of view.

New Roomies and Mammoth Manor episodes and a teaser.

Roomies-Episode 13 “The Candy”

Mammoth Manor-“The Delivery”

Mammoth Manor Teaser-“Scream”

New Roomies episode premieres on Wednesday, November 4 and the new Mammoth Manor on Thursday, November 5.

Thanks for watching!!

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Board? Then Get Some!! And New Roomies too!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:01:00 +0000

I’m not sure how I forgot to post last week. Especially considering that Roomies is back from the 1 week hiatus. So now you get a funny overload this week. 2 Roomies episodes and a new Mammoth Manor short. Lucky!!

All Roomies videos are now embedded from YouTube (they took a clue from the Mammoth Manor site).

First up is Roomies ep. 11.-The Customer.

Hungry for more? How about a cookie?

Did you see the scary guy at 1:44? Cree-pay!

Recovered from your laugh coma? Great! Now check out the new Mammoth Manor short-Board. Written by Ken Ellis and starring Erik Johnson.

The Mammoth Manor crew will be filming a new short this weekend. Unfortunately, I have to get in front of the camera again. Sorry!

Don’t forget to become a fan of Roomies and Mammoth Manor if you haven’t already.

Thanks for reading and watching!

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Taste from the Font of Humor that is Mammoth Manor!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:39:00 +0000

As promised, Mammoth Manor is finished and ready to house your need for funny!

Our first video is called Alamar the Drunk and it’s like that wedding dance video on YouTube except without the wedding and dancing but with a wizard, wood elf and very intimidating, sexy, handsome cop.

Please visit the website mammothmanor.com to read our blog and view behind the scene photos. You can also become a fan on Facebook.

Enjoy!

Mammoth Manor
Promote Your Page Too

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Roomies is going out of town.

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Roomies is on hiatus this week. 10 more episodes to go.

I still encourage you to visit the Roomies website this week. It’s not a new episode, but we have to pay the bills. So enjoy!

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Are we there yet?

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:21:00 +0000

Nope, just halfway.

That’s right. This week’s Roomies marks the mid-season point. That means there will not be a new episode next week. Don’t get your tighties bunched. There will be new content on the site. It just won’t be a Roomies episode. “What will it be?” you ask with eyebrows arched in anticipation. Tune in next week and find out.

Roomies Episode 10- The Landlord

Coming Soon-Mammoth Manor!!

The Mammoth Manor gang is busy editing the 3 shorts we filmed a few weeks back. The videos should be up on the new Mammoth Manor site soon. I have more creative input with these sketches and I think you will notice the difference in the finished product. Don’t get me wrong. I’m proud of Roomies, but the Mammoth Manor productions allow me to flex more than my writing muscle. Stay tuned for the exact launch date!

Thanks for watching!!!

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Nip/Tucked!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:27:00 +0000

The Roomies website pulled a Joan Rivers and got some work done. The site is cleaner so it should be easier to navigate without a GPS. Comments now appear on the page so you can see what people are saying about Roomies and join in on the trash talking.

The series also has new music by Greg Johnson.

This weeks episode: The Weather Channel- Cloudy with a chance of naughty!

If you missed last week’s episode catch it here.

In other fascinating news…

Mammoth Manor, my sketch comedy group, just finished filming 3 new sketches. I make my acting debut in one of the sketches so be prepared. I’m not a fan of being in front of the camera but since we don’t have a budget to hire real actors, I may be forced to be more of a thespian. Look for announcements soon!

Here’s a sneak peek.

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She Blinded Me with Fashion!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:51:00 +0000

Hey ho everybody! My brother’s family sent me a t-shirt for my bithday. Not just any shirt mind you. A RandomTroy t-shirt.

I modeled the shirt in a few pics for you.

See the rest of the photo shoot here.

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It’s that time of the week…again.

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:27:00 +0000

That’s right. It’s New Episode Wednesday. What thrilling adventure do the Roomies embark on this week? None! (Have you watched the show?)

Episode 6- The Groceries. “What’s mine is not yours!”

Missed last week’s episode? Catch it right here.

Give us your feedback and win a Mini Cooper (not really).

Enjoy!

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It’s N.E.W. (New Episode Wednesday)

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:52:00 +0000

The latest installment of America’s favorite roomies has hit the intertubes.

Episode 5- “The Dog” He’s not your best friend.

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Here is last week’s episode in case you were defending the planet from an invading space armada (because that’s the only excuse for missing an episode of Roomies).

Enjoy and please leave feedback, comments, money or food.

Roomies is fresh!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:10:00 +0000

A new Roomies episode is out to tickle your funny bone. No, not the one between your legs!

Episode 4- The Package. "When you care enough to send the very best."

www.letsberoomies.com

Don't forget to join the Roomies Fan page on Facebook. Just search for Roomies Web series.

You can also see past episodes on YouTube or C-41productions.com.

Enjoy!

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Meet the Roomies!!

noreply@blogger.com (Troy) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:57:00 +0000

What? Somebody still posts on this blog?

Yes, I know it’s been ages. There’s been a new president, a financial crisis and a flu epidemic since I last updated the blog. I’ve been busy. Writing. A web series. Roomies.

Produced by C-41 Productions, Roomies is a new web comedy about the other half of the rent created and written by me! I also created a new production house called Mammoth Manor to promote and create new sketch comedy for the web.

Please go to www.letsberoomies.com to see the promo clip for the series which will begin airing in late August. Become a fan on Facebook. If you will be at Comic-Con, be on the lookout for the Roomies Girls who will be promoting the series and taking pictures of fans.

I’m excited about the show and I hope everyone enjoys watching it as much as I enjoy writing it.