maniaTV Launches New Comedic Interview Series, BarBeQuay with Jonah Ray

maniaTV today announced the launch of “BarBeQuay with Jonah Ray”, a new comedic webTV talk show created by writer Mason Steinberg (Crank Yankers, Andy Milonakis Show) and comedic talent, Jonah Ray.  Jonah Ray, a frequent actor on Comedy Central, G4, and ESPN who is best known for his popular web comedy series “The Freeloaders Guide to Easy Living” on Superdelux.com and “Master of the Internet” sketch on FunnyorDie.com, will break out of the traditional interview talk show by having a party for each of his special guests and conversing in an informal, crowded party setting.  Jonah will ask each guest a series of personal and nonsensical questions that can only be answered through performance, improvisation, and comedy. The ten part series will feature well-know comedians such as Janeane Garofalo, Steve Agee from the Sarah Silverman Show, Rob Hubel from Human Giant, Matt Braunger from Mad TV, and Har Mar Superstar, an American born U.K singer famous for his comedic R&B music and on-stage presence.  The show is Executive Produced by maniaTV VP, Amber J. Lawson and is the latest series in maniaTV’s Comedy on Demand Network. Watch the first episode here

“This is a great format for showcasing prominent comedians and actors in an informal, real life setting” said VP of Programming, Amber J. Lawson.  “The party atmosphere lends itself to a vibe that is unique and authentic. We know from other shows, that the more genuine an interview setting, the more trust we can maintain with the audience and thus, the advertiser”.

About Creator and Host: Jonah Ray

Jonah Ray was born and raised in the town of Kailua on the island of Oahu. At age 19 he moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy. Since then Jonah has performed stand up across the country on numerous tours as well as TV. Between appearing as an actor on G4, MTV, Adult Swim, Comedy Central, ESPN, AMC, as well as movies, Jonah has written for the Andy Milonakis Show, Human Giant, Supernews, X-Play, and his popular web series "The Freeloaders Guide To Easy Living".  He has a one eyed dog named Parker Pilot. He is considered tall to most and loves "yelling sour somethings in your ear."

Creator & Director: Mason Steinberg

Mason Steinberg is a director, producer, and writer based in Los Angeles California. He has written and produced for well known comedy series such as The Andy Milonakis Show and Crank Yankers, and most recently was the producer for the 2008 stand-up comedy sketch show “Down and Dirty with Jim Norton”.

About maniaTV

The maniaTV Network launched in 2004 as the world's first Internet TV network. The company produces, sells and distributes made for internet programming targeting the 18 to 34 year old audience while delivering innovative branded entertainment opportunities to leading brands and advertisers. With a state-of-the-art production studio in Hollywood, maniaTV produces groundbreaking, award-winning programming for million of viewers each month. maniaTV's programming slate consists of three networks, Comedy on Demand, Music and Arcade, the gaming network. Leading shows include Dave Navarro's Spread TV, Arcade’s War Room, Laugh of The Day and All Access. maniaTV delivers unique brand experiences within each show and has served over 90 of Advertising Age's Top 100. Through its visionary market leadership and focus on premium content and distribution partnerships, maniaTV is redefining television for the 21st Century. We like to call it "Television 2.0".

Contact: Fabric Media 917-279-8706 maniatv(at)fabricmedia.net