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THE COMEDY POINT CHALLENGES McKEE TECH H.S. STUDENTS: “DESIGN OUR NEW LOGO!”

Radio Show Host and Producer “Soul Joel” partners with Staten Island’s McKee Technical High School for new logo for The Comedy Point Radio Show.

Staten Island, NY- May 5, 2011 - After four successful seasons on the radio, The Comedy Point is ready for a new look, and that look will be coming from graphic design students from Staten Island’s McKee Tech High School.

On this week’s radio show, Host and Producer “Soul Joel” Richardson announced on that he has received six exciting designs from Leo Gordon, the head of McKee’s Graphic Design program. Soul Joel invited Comedy Point listeners to help him decide on the winner on the show’s website, TheComedyPoint.com.

The winning design will be announced LIVE on The Comedy Point Radio show
Tuesday, May 10th. The top three finalists will be invited to call into the
radio show, and the winner will receive $100. All of the student finalists will
receive 2 Tickets to Staten Island Comedy Festival, also produced by Soul Joel
Productions.

“My experience working with McKee Technical High School was fantastic. As you can see from the entries, the school has an amazing graphic design program and really talented students. I hope to work with them again in the future” says
Soul Joel. “Special thanks to Leo Gordon for making this contest possible.”

This design contest is just one of the many programs Soul Joel does with local
youth. In addition to offering high school and college internships with Soul
Joel Productions, he also runs Laughs4Kids, an after-school program for aspiring young entertainers.

“I enjoy what I do, and I really enjoy motivating the youth of our community to
follow their dreams too.” says Soul Joel. “Projects like this logo contests
are a great way to provide opportunities for students to learn and grow.”

The six finalists for the Comedy Point Radio Show logo design contest can be
seen and voted on at http://thecomedypoint.com/2011/05/04/season5/

ABOUT THE COMEDY POINT: The Comedy Point with Soul Joel is produced by Soul Joel Productions. The show airs every Tuesday Night from 6-8pm on WIFI 1460 AM in South Jersey and Philadelphia and online at wifi1460am.com and Bmoreradio.com in Baltimore. The Show has over 4,000 weekly listeners online and itunes.

Website/Blog:   http:www.thecomedypoint.com
Itunes:   http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-comedy-point-soul-joel/id345531973
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Comedy-Point-With-Soul-Joel/117984488731

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Joel Richardson,
Soul Joel Productions
908-296-6278 souljoelproductions@gmail.com
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Anthony Augello from Tony N' Tina's Wedding

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SOUL JOEL TAKES ON WARRIOR CHALLENGE

Radio Personality and Comedy Producer Soul Joel commits to a face off in the Warrior’s Dash and to raise funds for Staten Island’s Lifestyles for the Disabled.

Staten Island, NY- Dec 28, 2010 –“Soul” Joel Richardson announced today on his radio show, that he will compete against Anthony Augello of Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding in the Warrior’s Dash, in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania on June 12, 2011.

Augello threw down the gauntlet live on The Comedy Point with Soul Joel Radio show, and Richardson agreed to the extreme challenge. The Warrior Dash is a grueling obstacle course which includes burrowing through tunnels, wading through mud, and maneuvering over cargo nets. The event website, www.warriordash.com describes it as, ” a mud crawling, fire leaping, extreme run from hell.”

“I can’t back down from a challenge,” stated Soul Joel. In addition to committing to getting in shape for the face-off with Augello, Soul Joel announced he would use it as opportunity to fundraise for Staten Island’s Lifestyles for the Disabled. His goal is to raise $2,000 for this cause.

The excitement in the studio continued as Soul Joel’s sisters Deanna and Laura Lyn Richardson called in to the radio show and challenged Augello to find two other women to take on the Richardsons as a family. Augello agreed, but admitted he was intimidated by their confidence in their athletic ability. The show’s chat room visitors also challenged Augello to compete as his character from Tony N Tina’s Wedding.

“This is a great opportunity to push myself to get in shape,” says Soul Joel. “And if it helps me raise money for a great cause, even better.”

This isn’t Soul Joel’s first athletic challenge with big stakes. A former Wagner College wrestler, Richardson competed last year in a pound a week challenge, losing over 40lbs and earning a free suit and an exercise bicycle from his show sponsors and a free dinner from his co-host Rich Shultis. He also ran in a marathon, and competed in a polar bear plunge.

“Comedy Point fans can look forward to six months of tough talk between me and Anthony (and my sisters) as we prepare for the Warrior Dash,” says Soul Joel. “I can’t wait. Its going to be fun.”

Soul Joel plans to blog about his training and fundraisng for Lifestyles for the Disabled on his website, the ComedyPoint.com and will give updates on his weekly radio show, The Comedy Point with Soul Joel.

ABOUT THE COMEDY POINT: The Comedy Point with Soul Joel is produced by Soul Joel Productions. The show airs every Tuesday Night from 6-8pm on WIFI 1460 AM in South Jersey and Philadelphia and online at wifi1460am.com The Show has over 1,000 weekly listeners online and itunes.

CONTACT INFORMATION:Joel Richardson,
Soul Joel Productions
908-296-6278 souljoelproductions@gmail.com

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NEW DATING EVENT FOR STATEN ISLAND SINGLES

Soul Joel and Audrey LoPresti host Dating’s Complicated, a new match-making event and show for Staten Island Singles.

Staten Island, NY- Sept 30, 2010 – Professional match-maker Audrey LoPresti and comedian “Soul” Joel Richardson will be matching up Staten Island singles at the new Dating’s Complicated show at 8:30pm Thursday, October 5^th, at the Looney Bin Comedy Club in Travis.

Staten Island singles are invited to be part of the audience for this new dating event, where two lucky singles have a chance of being matched. Audience members are invited to participate in the fun, and even help hosts LoPresti and Richardson make the best matches.

“The format of the Dating’s Complicated Show is very interactive. Everyone in the room has potential to be matched and win prizes,“ says show’s host and producer, Richardson, “We expect it will be a new dating phenomena on Staten Island.”

The Dating’s Complicated show is produced by Soul Joel Productions. Tickets are $10 per person and can be bought at the door.

About Soul Joel Productions: Soul Joel Productions (SJP) was started by Comedian “Soul” Joel Richardson in September 2007. The company features over 140 comedians and produces comedy shows and fundraisers throughout the East Coast. SJP also produces a weekly radio show, The Comedy Point With Soul Joel, which airs live every Tuesday Night from 6-8pm on WIFI 1460 AM in South Jersey and Philadelphia and online at wifi1460am.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Joel Richardson
Soul Joel Productions
908-296-6278
souljoelproductions@gmail.com
http://www.souljoel.com
http://www.thecomedypoint.com

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY – THE COMEDY POINT WITH SOUL JOEL RADIO SHOW CELEBRATES OVER 1,000 LISTENERS ONLINE AND ON ITUNES.

Hosts Soul Joel and Richard Shultis celebrate one year of laughs with listeners worldwide.

Florence, NJ- Sept 7, 2010 – Today, The Comedy Point with Soul Joel launches its second year on the air broadcasting live from its home station WIFI 1460 AM in South Jersey and Philadelphia and online at wifi1460am.com. As of today, the show has over 1,000 listeners online, downloading the show live on the website and on iTunes.

Hosts and Comedians “Soul” Joel Richardson and Richard Shultis bring fun and excitement to Tuesday nights from 6-8pm with their entertaining banter, and regular segments including Dog in the Park featuring NYC Comedian Maddog!!! Mattern, and Grandma’s Corner, featuring Soul Joel’s own grandmother, Marian Richardson. They cover topics from dating, to health and exercise, to celebrating local entrepreneurs.

The Comedy Point With Soul Joel, offers listeners a multi-media experience, including a live chat room and phone call-in line during the show, as well as daily blog and Facebook postings, iTunes downloads and YouTube Videos of the show highlights. In Jan 2010, The Comedy Point released its “Best of” CD, which is currently on sale on Itunes.

“I started this show as a way to keep in touch with my friends and fans that I have gained nationwide while performing and producing shows through my company, Soul Joel Production.” says Richardson. “The ability for us to stream online and offer the show on ITunes has even brought us new fans from places Rich and I have never performed, including Australia!”

While most of the shows are broadcast directly from the studio in Florence, NJ, The Comedy Point has also aired live from Soul Joel Production’s other “homes,” The Looney Bin Comedy Club on Staten Island, as well as the Sheraton Hotel in Atlantic City where Richardson produces stand-up comedy shows.

“With the help of our sponsors, we hope to take the show to the next level in our second year, and expand to exciting contests and live broadcasts from local hotspots, “says Richardson.

ABOUT THE COMEDY POINT: The Comedy Point with Soul Joel is produced by Soul Joel Productions. The show airs every Tuesday Night from 6-8pm on WIFI 1460 AM in South Jersey and Philadelphia and online at wifi1460am.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Joel Richardson,
Soul Joel Productions
908-296-6278 souljoelproductions@gmail.com

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