“How Did I Get Here?”

by Hersh | May 17, 2018

Hersh Rephun traveled the road from produced screenwriter and fledgling comedian, to a media professional who, at one time, oversaw a bicoastal PR firm with a roster of 40 clients in the ad biz. He’s now a Podcaster and a Creative Director helping brands find...

Great tasting whiskey and Stand-up comedy: pay it forward

by Hersh | Mar 6, 2016 | BLOG, FEATURED, On the Road

I love premium whiskey. I’m no purist, mind you. I need an ice cube – or at least a few droplets of water in there – to let it breathe. And I like it cold. But I start every drink neat, so I know who I’m dealing with. I’m also a lifelong...

Branded Standup Tours: Road dog eats the fame bug

by Hersh | Oct 31, 2015 | BLOG, FEATURED, On the Road, Upcoming Shows

I get a call this week from a friend of mine who runs a “challenger brand”, asking if I’ll head up a comedy tour for them. A challenger brand is a brand that may be popular in its native market but needs help competing with the big boys. I say yes,...

Hersh Rephun Comedy: TransMental

by Hersh | Oct 17, 2015

Back in LA for the first performance of my new show, “TransMental”, with special guest Jason Rennebu. Doors open 9:30 to live music, mayhem erupts 10pm sharp. Full dinner menu. Full bar. No Minimum. No Maximum.

The end of Mad Men made me HAPPYish

by Hersh | May 25, 2015 | BLOG, FEATURED, POV

One door closes, another opens. When I watched Mad Men in its original run, I had become disillusioned by the ad biz. I loved the show, but in 2007 the industry was on the verge of stagnation (or at least extreme conservatism), the economy was about to implode and the...