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| Adam Broud and the Comedy Church | 09 Oct 2026 | 01:25:27 | |
Adam Broud is one of the best comedians working in Salt Lake City. He grew up in Medford, Ore., emersed in the arts. He played in a ska band and started doing stand-up when he was 15 years old. He even auditioned for Last Comic Standing when he was 18. It could've gone better. He graduated from BYU and is not a practicing Mormon anymore. But he is running the Comedy Church, which forces him to write at least six hours of material a year. Follow Adam Broud: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adambroud/ Website: https://www.adambroud.com/ Comedy Church: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedychurchslc/ | |||
| Josh Belcher and the Randy Travis Bathroom Break | 02 Oct 2026 | 01:14:22 | |
Josh Belcher is on his second stint as a stand-up comedian. He and his wife moved from Tennessee to Huntsville, Ala., after he won $108,000 on Beat Shazam on 2022. A drummer his whole life, he decided to get back on stage and in front of the microphone. He's working all over the South. He's doing the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival on Oct. 15 and 16 in Endicott, N.Y. Then on Oct. 21, he'll be back in Huntsville at Levity Live for Stand Up for Jamey, an autism benefit show. Follow Josh Belcher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instabelcher/ Stand Up for Jamey: https://levitylive.com/huntsville/event/stand+up+for+jamey%3a+autism+benefit+show/14325094/ | |||
| Conner Williams and the Good Comedy Provides | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:58:05 | |
Conner Williams got out of the U.S. Navy and came back to his family in Martinsburg, W. Va. He started doing stand-up about 3 1/2 years ago. He got tired of driving to Maryland and Virginia for stage time, so he began producing shows in town. He created the United By Comedy Foundation as a way to help give back to the community. Follow Conner Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connermwilliams/ | |||
| Clayton Williams and the Necessary Work | 18 Sep 2026 | 01:17:18 | |
Clayton Williams started doing comedy in Buffalo when he was 24 years old. He had to work to get the "long" set at his mic, after being rejected by the other one. Almost 14 years later, on his 38th birthday, he's releasing his debut comedy special, "Clearly, I'm Trying Something," on YouTube. He's one of Buffalo's strongest comedians. Now there's some proof. And the artwork is awesome. Follow Clayton Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clayfighter88/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clayfighter88 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clayfighter Clearly, I'm Trying Something: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh1wDM87Fag | |||
| Andreas O'Rourke and the 3 Doucheketeers | 11 Sep 2026 | 01:20:23 | |
Andreas O'Rourke has been doing stand-up in Pittsburgh for about 10 years. A performer all his life, he got started by using his mom's PA system when he was a kid. He acted through high school and was in The Boonies, which is on Amazon. As long as he's in front of an audience or a camera, he's going to be a happy guy. Follow Andreas O'Rourke: Instagram: urhttps://www.instagram.com/andreasoroke/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bignasty86 | |||
| Jesse James Martin and the Scarred Butterfly | 04 Sep 2026 | 01:05:44 | |
Jesse James Martin is the newly-crowned winner of the Harrisburg's Hilarious contest. He's been doing stand-up for three years. He got his start a week before turning 30 after careers in roofing and music production. Jesse's a regular at the Harrisburg Comedy Zone and is working all over Pennsylvania and into Baltimore. Follow Jesse James Martin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessejamesmartian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jesse.james.martin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.martin.923726 | |||
| David Horning and the Best Man Speech | 28 Aug 2026 | 01:25:44 | |
David Horning is one of the funniest people in Cleveland. Or he's a motivational speaker. It all depends on if you like his jokes. A regular in the scene since 2017 and one half of Henceforth Comedy, he recently made a best man speech that went viral on TikTok and Instagram. All he wanted was a Super Nintendo. Instead, he got a brother. He let it all out at his brother's wedding. He and Bryan Sternik are concluding their 13-week, summer residency at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, on Friday, Aug. 28-30, with Joe Zimmerman headlining. Follow David Horning: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedavidhorning/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedavidhorning Best man speech: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedavidhorning/video/7670323451864960269 Water Cooler Comedy: https://www.watercoolercomedy.org/ Henceforth Comedy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/henceforthcomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henceforthcomedy/ Website: https://henceforthcomedy.com/ | |||
| Steve Tracy and the Russian Bots | 21 Aug 2026 | 01:21:45 | |
Steve Tracy started doing stand-up in 2017, doing most of his work between Frederick and Baltimore. He lives in Havre de Grace, Md., now with his wife, all because he chose the wrong class at Towson. He's half of the Beer Run Comedy duo with Ray Jubela, and they run shows all over the Mid-Atlantic. Follow Steve Tracy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steevtracy?igsh=d2R1Zm1qbWxnNDYy Elder Pine recording: https://youtu.be/6TQk-u_Gsss?is=26VZAy0y7gi7N9kJ Beer Run Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerruncomedy?igsh=MXhuYWVtMzB2dWhpdg== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beerruncomedy?_r=1&_t=ZP-992xdipwp0p | |||
| Joe Briggs and the Parallel Parker | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:11:37 | |
Joe Briggs has been doing stand-up since April of 2019. He got his start in sketch and improv and got bullied into stand-up by some of his best friends in the Cleveland comedy scene. He's been in New York City for the last 3 1/2 years. His special, "The Boys Are Back," came out on YouTube in 2025 and he'll be at the Saratoga Comedy Festival on Sept. 11 and 12. Follow Joe Briggs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeisalsohere/ The Boys Are Back: https://youtu.be/M0g8IBeZcFw?si=Hi5LlhquBj9McXAH Mike and Joe have a Show podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-and-joe-have-a-show/id1866348184 | |||
| Kinsey Ford and the Free Comedy Shows | 07 Aug 2026 | 01:19:35 | |
Kinsey Ford is a really funny comedian in Dallas. She started doing stand-up in Wichita, Kan., back in 2019 -- right before the pandemic. She moved to Charleston, S.C., for a year before settling in Dallas. She's working at the clubs and participating at festivals all over the country. She was at the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival in Ithaca and is coming back to New York for the Saratoga Comedy Festival in Saratoga Springs on Sept. 11 and 12. Follow Kinsey Ford: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinseyfoundonroadd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kinseyfoundonroaddead Website: https://www.kinseyfoundonroaddead.com/ | |||
| Connor Dixon and the Jared Fogle GoFundMe | 31 Jul 2026 | 01:13:48 | |
Connor Dixon grew up in Chicago, went to school at Penn State and partied so much in New York City that his girlfriend told him to do stand-up. That was back in 2018 and his now wife only regrets it a little. He performs regularly all over New York City and is working his way up from a host and feature to a headliner. It's not the NBA, but he's having fun. Follow Connor Dixon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsconnordixon/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsconnordixon | |||
| Jake Piskor and the Most Approachable Person in Buffalo | 24 Jul 2026 | 00:51:07 | |
Jake Piskor has been doing stand-up in Buffalo since 2017. It only took him nine years to become Buffalo's Funniest Person. He won that honor on Sunday, July 19 and never has to compete in that contest again. Whether it's his thirst for more details or his mustache, he's found himself on the receiving end of several unique encounters with strangers -- adding fuel to his on-stage material. He joined his high school friend and former Buffalo's Funniest Person, Jake Samson, to help run the Rust Belt Comedy Showcase at Nietzsche's. Follow Jake Piskor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakepiskor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JakePiskor Buffalo's Funniest Person set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-jdeeXr6f4 | |||
| Nick Fierro and the Woman Floating in the Basement | 17 Jul 2026 | 01:19:44 | |
Nick Fierro is a ridiculously funny comedian in Jersey City, N.J. He grew up watching In Living Color and George Carlin with his parents and is a major comedy nerd. This October, he'll be at The Fest in Gainesville, Fla., with a loaded lineup of comedians and punk rock bands. Nick is a great story-teller and he's lived an extremely interesting life. He's been featured in Hard Times, Weird NJ, Inked Magazine and is the co-author of Checkers on the Beach, a graphic novel about two seagulls. Follow Nick Fierro: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schtickfierro/ Website: https://www.nickfierro.com/ | |||
| Vinnie Paulino and the Rochester Comedy Festival | 10 Jul 2026 | 01:13:29 | |
Vinnie Paulino has been doing stand-up for about 20 years. He did his first open mic in Texas before coming to Rochester. He started working the clubs in town in 2007 and has been with Comedy at the Carlson since it opened in 2016. He and one of the owners, Mark Ippolito, are running the Rochester Comedy Festival, which begins on Thursday, July 16 and going through Sunday, July 19. There will be 37 shows in venues across Rochester, including three at the Carlson. Follow Vinnie Paulino: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinniepaulino/ Comedy at the Carlson: https://www.carlsoncomedy.com/ Rochester Comedy Festival: https://www.carlsoncomedy.com/rochester-comedy-festival | |||
| Rachel Hendricks and the Hunt for a Good Persona | 03 Jul 2026 | 01:14:29 | |
Rachel Hendricks has been studying science since she was at Shippensburg University. She was active in politics and had a good job in Pottsville, Pa. Then she enrolled in a stand-up class and developed a new interest. She's one of the better "younger" comedians in the Philadelphia suburbs -- proving it by reaching the finals of SoulJoels' Best of the Burbs contest in June. She's still studying and working with Jay Yoder and is on her way up. One day, her parents will come to a show and let her know they were there. Follow Rachel Hendricks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheltalksback/ | |||
| DJ Dangler and the Whole-Body Hug | 26 Jun 2026 | 01:26:04 | |
DJ Dangler has spent the last 20 years working his way from New York City to Los Angeles, telling jokes wherever he can. He graduated from Purdue and wrote his first jokes while working at an accountant's office. He found a place on stage. He's back in Indianapolis and is a writer on the Bob and Tom Show, where his jokes are heard by millions of people every day. He also announces for Capital Pro Wrestling in Lansing, Mich. He's got big plans for his Working Class Rumble, which is a wrestling-themed comedy show he's hoping to bring all over the Midwest in January. Follow DJ Dangler: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djdanglerishandsome/ Website: https://www.djdanglercomedy.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/DJDangler | |||
| Jordan Berry and the Obama Stamp | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:05:55 | |
Jordan Berry is an up-and-coming comedian from Lexington, Ky. He moved to Louisville recently to put more time into stand-up. He's a regular at the clubs in the area and is producing the Spotless Clean Comedy Show at The Spot Comedy Club in Lexington. He's only two years in, but he's already performed all over the Midwest and is about to cross Phoenix and Atlanta off his list. It's as if he's acting as the president -- or something like that. Follow Jordan Berry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdogcomedy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jman.bdog TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j_dogcomedy | |||
| Johnny Mocny and the Dual Citizenship | 12 Jun 2026 | 01:16:39 | |
Johnny Mocny spent the first eight years of his comedy career in Lansing, Mich., traveling the state and working all over the Midwest. He started coming to Chicago regularly in 2025 and moved there in January, joining his friend and Rocket Force Podcast co-host, Louis Michael. Mocny has opened for Sam Tallent, Roy Wood, Jr. and has been hosting the We Are Movies podcast since 2019. Follow Johnny Mocny: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnymocny/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnymocnycomedy?_t=8kx0cugnake&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnnyMocny | |||
| Tony Sykowski and the Strip Tent Show | 05 Jun 2026 | 01:03:39 | |
Tony Sykowski grew up in Hadley, Mass., and began doing sketch and improv in Chicago. After five years there, he came to New York City and started traveling up the stand-up ladder in 2018. He's performed at the Asheville Comedy Festival and the Tiny Cupboard Penthouse. He's headlining the opening night of the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival on Oct. 15. Follow Tony Sykowski: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonysykowski/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonysykowski Website: https://tonysykowski.com/ | |||
| Bob McClure and the Last Days in Akron | 29 May 2026 | 01:25:46 | |
Bob McClure likes comedy and baseball. It's tough to know which one he likes more, though those 1990s Indians teams grabbed hold pretty tightly. He graduated college with a theater degree and moved to Los Angeles in 2017. He got a crash course in stand-up comedy and was able to get regular work before coming back to Akron, Ohio. He's a big part of the Cleveland chapter of the International Roast Battle League. He's got a wife and a daughter now and they're preparing to move to Vancouver in Canada at the end of June. Once he settles in, it's time to learn a new comedy scene. Follow Bob McClure: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmcclure/ Cleveland Roast Battle: https://www.tiktok.com/@roastbattlecleveland | |||
| Eric Camp and the Pep Rally Sack Race | 22 May 2026 | 01:18:36 | |
Eric Camp has been doing standup in the Binghamton, N.Y., area for two years. He played in punk bands growing up and made fun of the other bands and scene kids from the stage. He started to go to local comedy shows and attended the open mics for about a year as an audience member before taking the stage. The study time has paid off because he's one of the hardest-working comedians in the area. He's also a Thomas J. Watson Elementary School graduate, just like Mike Peters. It's a very big deal. Follow Eric Camp: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericcampcomedian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericcampcomedian | |||
| Aaron Richter and the Sad Night in a Strip Club | 15 May 2026 | 01:18:32 | |
Aaron Richter did his first stand-up set in Guatemala, like most comedians. He picked it up again when he got to Chicago and is now in West Lebanon, N.H. He runs a pair of open mics and produces shows at Bright Side Brewing in West Lebanon. He's also a music director and an organist at his church. And he might be a future TV producer. We'll see. Follow Aaron Richter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronrichtercomedy/ | |||
| Chris Nakis and the Best Rumor Ever | 08 May 2026 | 01:24:47 | |
Chris Nakis has been all over the country doing stand-up. Well, he's been on both coasts. That good enough. He started in Boston 14 years ago before moving to Portland, Ore. After five years there, he and his wife moved to the Pittsburgh area. A Cleveland native, Chris released his full special, "Gonna Wanna," in 2024 and is planning to put out a shorter one soon. If you're ever near Mars, Pa., go see him. Follow Chris Nakis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_nakis/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris_nakis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chris_nakis Gonna Wanna Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxjMk6cRgB4 Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1p7rZQTJyEKOwYUf4j5GZs Website: https://www.chrisnakis.com/home | |||
| Tony Rodriguez and the Warm Hug | 01 May 2026 | 01:23:52 | |
Tony Rodriguez loves the Greensboro, N.C., comedy scene. He switched from music to stand-up seven years ago. After a rough start, he started to get the hang of his new hobby and is trying to make a career out of it. He helps run The Sidewalk Crew production company. He's a regular at the Idiot Box comedy club and is going to be part of the North Carolina Comedy Festival between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27. He recorded a special at Paddy's Comedy Club in Fayetteville, N.C., that's on YouTube now. Follow Tony Rodriguez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcomictony Twitter: https://x.com/thatcomictony Paddy's Comedy Club special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yeJpvqjytU | |||
| Michael Harrison and the Power of Edmonton | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:12:33 | |
Michael Harrison started doing stand-up in Saskatchewan when he was 17 years old. Unless you count the time he roasted his uncle when he was 9. He moved to Toronto, then found his footing in Edmonton before going back to Toronto, where he got Just For Laughs. In 2016, he moved to New York City and he doesn't plan on leaving. His special, Overcritical, is on Amazon Prime and he just recorded a set for Comics Unleashed. Follow Michael Harrison: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelharrisoncomedian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelharrisoncomedian YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelHarrison/shorts Website: https://www.michaelharrisoncomedian.com/ | |||
| Julianna Wiggins and the Comedy PhD | 17 Apr 2026 | 01:26:32 | |
Julianna Wiggins is a comedian in Ypsilanti, Mich., where she's splitting time between the stage, the classroom and the rugby field. She's at the University of Michigan, working on her doctorate. Her dissertation on the Latina comedy scene in Chicago is due soon. She plays bass in a punk band and plays and coaches rugby. She runs a Femme Feedback mic in Ann Arbor and is going to be at the Detroit Women of Comedy Festival on May 15 and 16. Follow Julianna Wiggins: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mucusgracias/ Femme Feedback: https://www.instagram.com/femme_feedback/ | |||
| Cat Mattis and the Wrong Day for That Video | 10 Apr 2026 | 01:18:19 | |
Cat Mattis started doing stand-up in September of 2022 while working on a Master's degree at SUNY Brockport. It's definitely a unique way to stand out in the Buffalo comedy scene. She got her start in Rochester, but moved northwest at the end of 2025. She worked for Audacy radio while in college and launched the Sarcasm Society podcast in January and is working her way through the Western New York scene. Give it a listen. Follow Cat Mattis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiositykilledcat6/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curiositykilledcat6 Sarcasm Society: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sarcasm-society/id1865821517 | |||
| Nicky D and the Worst Comedian in Chicago | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:23:44 | |
Nicky D is a very funny comedian in Cleveland. Despite the crippling anxiety, he's been doing stand-up for 13 years and is working himself all across the northern part of the country. He began his career in Chicago and considers himself, in hindsight, the worst comedian there for a few years. But with the help of some friends and a regular show, he began to pull himself out of it and get in position to chase a dream. He's got a wife and a daughter, too, so things are going quite well for him. Follow Nicky D: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickydcomedy/ | |||
| Adam Pasi and the Wrong Side of a Standing Ovation | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:21:59 | |
Adam Pasi moved around the world with his military family until finally settling down in Portland, Ore., when he was 20 years old. Always the funny and attention-seeking friend, he started doing stand-up in 2012 when he was 32. He's one of the best in the scene now. He was on two episodes of Portlandia, has a Don't Tell Comedy set and is opening for Kyle Kinane. Things are going well. Follow Adam Pasi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admpasi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adam.pasi Bouncing with Samoans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=57x19kVKuY4VjFTq&v=3-t7CyHA56M&feature=youtu.be Roots of Comedy: https://www.pbs.org/video/adam-pasi-d5g76g/ | |||
| Skyler Bolks and the Security Hundred-Dollar Bill | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:23:57 | |
Skyler Bolks has done stand-up in 37 states over the last 10 years. He played basketball at Mount Mary University in Yankton, S.D., and he's found the competition he needs with himself on stage. He's one of the best comedians working in South Dakota. He did a bike tour across the state last year and has another one planned for 2026. Just look for a 6-foot-7 dude on a bike and follow him for a few laughs. Follow Skyler Bolks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylerbolks/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skylerbolks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkylerBolks Website: https://www.skylerbolks.com/ | |||
| Ben Compton and the Concrete Slab | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:32:01 | |
Ben Compton is one of the funniest comedians working in Hattiesburg, Miss. He started doing stand-up in 2014 and found himself on Hart of the City with Kevin Hart in 2017. He's learned a lot since them -- like always listen to your wife. He's got a wife, three daughters and two poodles, but doesn't even have a deck anymore. He's helping to run Live at the Litter Box, a variety show. If you're free and in Hattiesburg, check it out. Follow Ben Compton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbencompton/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realbencompton | |||
| Patrick McKinstry and the Comedy Detective | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:10:22 | |
Patrick McKinstry started doing stand-up in New York City in 2016. He commuted from Connecticut for a year before realizing there's comedy happening everywhere. He's in Norwich, Conn., now and works regularly in the Boston scene. He's an excellent writer and is planning an East Coast trip later in 2026. And if comedy doesn't work out, there's always some detective work to do. Follow Patrick McKinstry: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patastic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatrickMcKinstry TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/patastic | |||
| Sam Rager and the Benefit of Attrition | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:24:48 | |
Sam Rager started doing stand-up in 2012 during her senior year at Wayne State University. She's a regular face around the Detroit comedy scene and released her debut album, Trigger Warning, in 2019. Her special, "Hot Dog Hands," is streaming on Amazon Prime, Roku, Gumroad and Fawesome.TV. She released the album on Burn This Records and it's playing on Apple Music, Amazon, Bandcamp and YouTube Music. She's performing at the Tree Town Comedy Festival, which goes from March 4 to March 7. Follow Sam Rager: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samrager.is.alright/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/samrager.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.rager.3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDe90XC8uXPioEBgEBWsKcg Website: https://samragercomedy.com/ | |||
| Sarina Ochoa and the Internal Pain | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:18:47 | |
Sarina Ochoa is a comedian in Albuquerque, N.M. She's been at it two years and is helping out with the 6th annual Albuquerque Funny Fiesta, which is happening between March 2 and March 8 -- headlined by Marc Maron and featuring about 110 comedians with New Mexico ties. Sarina used to fight in MMA before taking comedy stage. She still gets bruises, but these ones are easier to hide. She produces the Crypt Keeper's Comedy Hour. If you're in New Mexico, check it out. Follow Sarina Ochoa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesarinaochoa/ Website: https://sarinaochoa.com/ Albuquerque Funny Fiesta: https://www.abqfunnyfiesta.com/ | |||
| Kai VonDoom and the Pre-Stripper Entertainment | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:17:42 | |
Kai VonDoom only wanted to do karaoke, but she accidentally signed her name on the open-mic list and changed her life. Over the last eight years, she's become one of Rochester's best comedians. She runs the Don't Tell Comedy shows in Rochester with Cindy Arena and they had Mark Normand perform there in 2025. Kai doesn't mind speaking her mind, but she won't snoop on someone's phone. Not again. Follow Kai VonDoom: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaiVonDoom Don't Tell Comedy: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/cities/rochester/ | |||
| Rollin Atkinson and the Rise of Next Stop Comedy | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:17:02 | |
Rollin Atkinson spent three years doing improv in Boston before the world shut down in 2020. When it opened up, he started doing stand-up. He met Josh Mandl at a mic and they'd been working together since. They launched the Boston Comedy Club, which became Next Stop Comedy. Now they're producing shows at more than 400 locations all over the country. Just 31 years old, Rollin moved to New York City with his girlfriend and is trying to get comfortable in his new scene while juggling the road work, his business and a new puppy. Follow Rollin Atkinson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rollinscott/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rollinscottatkinson Next Stop Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextstopcomedy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nextstopcomedy Website: https://nextstopcomedy.com/ | |||
| Mike Stewart and the Cross-Country Comic | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:13:48 | |
Mike Stewart started doing stand-up in Ithaca in 2021. Fresh out of the pandemic and going through a divorce, he began writing jokes and took to the stage. He's got an interesting backstory that he's only just started to dive into for material. Also, he runs for fun. Just disgusting. He runs a show at Hopshire Farm and Brewery in Freeville, N.Y., and he's got his hands all over much of the Ithaca comedy scene. Follow Mike Stewart: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msisfunny/ | |||
| Greg Owens and the Slow Grind | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:04:12 | |
Greg Owens started doing stand-up 14 years ago in Rochester, N.Y. He only did a contest each of his first two years, then a couple of showcases before really diving into it. Since the pandemic, he's performed all over New York and Pennsylvania. He's been at Soul Joel's in Royersford, Pa., and the Comedy at the Carlson in Rochester. Always a Philly guy, Owens will be headlining the Rickles Room at the Carlson on Saturday, Feb. 7. Get tickets and see him live. If you can't do that, check out his special, Submarine Dad, on YouTube. Follow Greg Owens: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregowenscomedy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1MYKfGGXbn_hJIfgL4MfOg Submarine Dad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkrCXWdYVYo Comedy at the Carlson tickets (Feb. 7, 2026): https://ci.ovationtix.com/35843/production/1257051?performanceId=11720982 | |||
| Luca Spinoso and the Stabbing Stories | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:16:35 | |
Luca Spinoso started doing stand-up a couple years ago in Harford County, Md., a little bit north of Baltimore. He moved to Florida as a kid and came back to Maryland when he was 19. He and his buddies went to an open mic one night and they signed him up. Since then, he's joined a group of comedians called The Barrel Boys and they've been pushing each other. He's part of the Harford County Comedy Festival, which starts on Monday, Feb. 9 and goes through Valentine's Day. Also, he's done meth accidentally and gotten stabbed. But who hasn't done those things? Follow Luca Spinoso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucawoodspinoso/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucaspinoso1 | |||
| Danny Pee and the Man in Manchester | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:13:57 | |
Danny Pee has been doing stand-up in Manchester, N.H., for about five years. He got the taste for it during a best man's speech at his brother's wedding. Once the pandemic came to a close, he decided to give it a go. He began hosting the open mic at Strange Brew Tavern less than three years in and is helping to produce shows with the Laugh Attic. Between raising two kids with his wife, he's been able to make his mark across the New England comedy scene. Follow Danny Pee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannypeecomedy/ Facebook: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannypeecomedy Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dannypeecomedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dannypeecomedy | |||
| Rachel Ware and the Fifth-Grade Dream | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:22:26 | |
Rachel Ware is one of the funniest comedians in the Omaha, Neb., scene. She started doing improv and then picked up stand-up in 2012. She spent three years in Los Angeles before moving back home in 2020. She's married to another comedian, Tyrel Frazer, so the competition is right inside the house. She was also the voice of Angel Cake in the Strawberry Shortcake remakes. She's planning to open the Ware House Comedy Theatre in April of 2026, something everybody in Omaha can enjoy. Follow Rachel Ware: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelwarecomedy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelwarecomedy | |||
| Josh Prygon and the Comedic Integrity | 26 Dec 2025 | 01:06:10 | |
Josh Prygon started doing stand-up in Buffalo about three years ago. The first two tries didn't stick, but this one has. He's part of the newer class of comedians in a very experienced scene. He's got the confidence now to tackle new topics and is working enough to keep developing at a strong pace. Plus he has his driver's license and a car, which comes in handy in Buffalo. Follow Josh Prygon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_prygon/ | |||
| Chris Scopo and the Agony of Being a Mets Fan | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:06:51 | |
Chris Scopo grew up in Queens as the son of a Mets fan. He really had no choice. He started rooting for the Mets a couple years after they won the World Series in 1986 and is still waiting to celebrate. They are ruining his life. But he's making the most of it. He's been doing stand-up in New York City since 2010 and works with Robert Kelly and Andrew Shultz, among others. He just started a new show, Working Out with Comics, where he invites comedians to work out in the gym in the basement of his building in Queens. It's not glamorous, but it is funny. Follow Chris Scopo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisscopo/ Twitter: https://x.com/ChrisScopo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisscopo2155 | |||
| Dan Danzy and the Michael Scott Move | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:27:20 | |
Dan Danzy moved started doing stand-up in Dallas when he was in high school. He worked his way all over the state over the next 15 years before deciding to move to Scranton with his wife in 2022. He took a little bit of time off, but decided to join the comedy scene by taking over the Keystone Stage -- right before the roof collapsed. He's loving the move, though, and is part of a young comedy scene that's continuing to grow. Follow Dan Danzy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danzyland/ Twitter: https://x.com/DanDanzy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danzyland | |||
| Julia Colasanti and the Funny Speech That Launched a Career | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:11:21 | |
Julia Colasanti grew up playing volleyball in Michigan before going to college at St. Michael's in Vermont. Loud and confident on the court, she made a speech at a banquet that pushed her toward stand-up 10 years ago while she was still in high school. She moved to Chicago after graduating, but came back to Burlington, Vt., where she's made a home for herself. She ran a show at the Lincoln Lodge for a couple years and is performing at the Vermont Comedy Festival from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7. Follow Julia Colasanti: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colasanticomedy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colasanticomedy Website: https://www.juliacolasanti.com/comedian | |||
| Lauren Festa and the German Tourists | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:46:29 | |
Lauren Festa is a very funny comedian on Long Island. She's been doing stand-up all over New York City for about 10 years, but has been pushing hard for the last six -- pretty much living out her dad's dream for her. She works in publishing and just wrote her first rom-com novel that she hopes will be out in 2026. She'll be back at the Vermont Comedy Festival from Dec. 4 to 7. | |||
| Jethro Trogo and the Microwave That Comedy Bought | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:12:47 | |
Jethro Trogo started doing stand-up in the Philippines in 2013 and moved to St. Paul, Minn., near the end of 2019 for his job as a software engineer. Quite the shift in culture and weather. He's been able to work himself into the comedy scene and he won the Funniest Person in St. Paul, despite almost having a heart attack the morning of the final. He's finding success, even if his in-laws don't understand it. Check him out on a stage around the Twin Cities whenever you can. Follow Jethro Trogo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jethrotrogo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jethrotrogo | |||
| Shawn Barnes and the Upstairs Neighborly Advice | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:14:55 | |
Shawn Barnes did his first set while going to SUNY Oneonta back in the early 2010s and occasionally came back to stand-up. It wasn't until an established comedian moved upstairs that he decided to give it a real go. Now he's working all over New York and just won the Capital Region's Funniest Comic competition. He's getting work at the Albany Funny Bone and the Comedy Works in Saratoga. Follow Shawn Barnes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnbarnes32/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnbarnes32 Twitter: https://x.com/ShawnBarnes32 | |||
| Matt Drufke and the 600 Silent Eagles Fans | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:28:07 | |
Matt Drufke has been doing stand-up in and around Chicago for about 20 years. He's one of a nine-person team behind the Still Not Friday show in Aurora, Ill., that just celebrated its 10th anniversary. He was able to book Kyle Kinane for that show and they're hoping to get comedians of a similar status for future shows. He's been able to watch some of the best comics in the country come through the Chicago scene and he's just trying to play his part in making the scene as strong as it can be. Follow Matt Drufke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihatemattdrufke/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ihatemattdrufke.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattdrufke TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihatemattdrufke | |||
| Isaac Kozell and the New Orleans Living | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:26:06 | |
Isaac Kozell started doing stand-up in Pittsburgh about 14 years ago. He was living in Wheeling, W. Va., but had to chase the stage elsewhere. He worked in marketing and fixed up houses on the side, something he'd learned as a kid. Once his neighbors spread the word, he started fixing houses full-time. He produces four shows in New Orleans and has southern living about figured out -- just in time to move north with his girlfriend. Follow Isaac Kozell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theisaackozell/ | |||