Tyler Austin

University of Southern California

Tyler Austin

From the first time I watched “Seinfeld” with my dad when I was 6 years old I knew I loved comedy. Then eventually more and more films, shows, and stand up specials were added to my growing library of influences like “Stripes”, “The Office”, and “Louis Ck: Chewed Up”. By age 12 I knew wanted to do more than just watch but to create and write about these things I loved. That’s why I decided to go to USC for film and my interest in politics led to the Political Science major. Since being in LA I have been trying my hand as a comedian having shows in The World Famous Comedy Store and other great little venues around town. My other interests include being a die hard New York Yankees fan and being in a constant state of listening to podcasts.

Articles by Tyler Austin

headshot tyler austin Young ‘Cats Rule the Court — Kentucky Clinches NCAA Championship April 3, 2012 Kentucky dominated Kansas 67-59 in the first National Championship win for coach John Calipari. Kentucky's starting line-up are all projected to be first round picks in the NBA draft, marking an exciting point in the Kentucky program.
Screen shot 2012-03-19 at 10.49.45 AM March Madness Upsets: No. 15′s and The Cinderellas Yet To Come March 19, 2012 It wasn't dubbed “March Madness” for nothing, and the 2012 NCAA tournament has been no exception. Like every year, a couple of No. 5 teams fell to No. 12 teams, but the real story this weekend were the winning No. 15's, Norfolk State and Lehigh.
Manning_cropped “The King is Gone” — Manning and the Colts Split March 8, 2012 In a league with a history of quarterbacks ending their careers apart from their longtime franchises, Peyton Manning's split with the Colts may be the most amicable (and unfortunate) in a long time.
ACADEMY-AWARDS Recapping the Oscars: The Best of Everything February 27, 2012 Each year at the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences celebrates the (apparently under-appreciated) $10 billion industry of moviemaking. NGJ's Tyler Austin breaks down the best moments, speeches, and more.
Screen shot 2012-02-21 at 1.28.23 AM Breaking Down the Best Pictures: The Descendants February 21, 2012 With the Oscars fast approaching, NGJ continues to spotlight the year's Best Pictures with The Descendants. The film strikes a balance between comedy and drama, and George Clooney shines as a struggling father amidst tragedy.
Screen shot 2012-02-13 at 12.33.17 AM One Small Step for Skrillex, One Big Step for EDM February 13, 2012 Over the past two or three years, we've witnessed a large emergence of electronic dance music. Now, one of EDM's burgeoning stars had three Grammy wins under his belt, a huge step for the genre.
Screen shot 2012-02-07 at 2.15.18 AM Great Voices of the Past You Should Know February 7, 2012 We all know the classics — the Beatles, the Stones, Elvis — but there are a few singers that are repeatedly under-appreciated by our generation. It's time to take a look at these powerhouses of the past, and give them a little respect.
headshot tyler austin Why I Love College Sports But Hate the NCAA January 24, 2012 Let me be clear right off the bat- I love college sports. I do fully recognize that the NCAA or a governing body like it must exist for college sports to function. That said, without further ado, here is my anti-love letter to the NCAA.