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Send us a textMike DiAlto started doing stand-up about 16 years ago after taking a class at the Comedy Cellar in New York City. He kept doing it in Philadelphia and has been running the mixed mic and comedy shows at John and Peter's in New Hope, Pa., for the last 14 years. He's bringing in Rich Vos for a show on Friday, June 13. He's got two kids -- that's enough for him -- so the material is writing itself. His first album, Live at John and Peter's, came out in 2019.Follow Mike DiAlto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_dialto/Live at John and Peter's: https://audiomack.com/mike-dialto/album/mike-dialto-live-at-john-and-petersSupport the show

Send us a textEric Basile started doing stand-up in Jamestown, N.Y., back in 2011. He moved to Buffalo in 2014 and has been there since. A film student at the University of Buffalo, Basile grew up on Saturday Night Live and sitcoms from the '70s, '80s and '90s. He's excellent joke writer and a very good joke teller. He works all over New York.Follow Eric Basile: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genericbasile/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericamicusSupport the show

Send us a textMatt Dundas started doing stand-up in a San Francisco laundromat in 2002 and then stopped. He started up again in Seattle, but stopped. It wasn't until he was in Washington, D.C., in 2013 that it stuck. He and his family are in Portland, Maine, now and he's loving it. He's getting plenty of stage time and a lot of work and released his first album, "From Away," on Nov. 1, 2024 -- just ahead of the election. The special came out on YouTube on May 5, 2025. He's super funny and will be at the Jersey City Comedy Festival between June 10 and June 14.Follow Matt Dundas: Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcdundas/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mcdundasWebsite: https://mattcomedy.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dundascomedyFrom Away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUTgNQCPBQo&t=6sSupport the show

Send us a textSari Beliak is a really talented writer and comedian in Phoenix, Ariz. She took sketch classes at Second City in Los Angeles and began writing for The Hard Times and the Reductress before transitioning her comedy chops onto the stage. She's been doing stand-up for about nine years -- on top of writing for The Onion -- and just released her debut album, "Dead Dog Mom," which was No. 1 on iTunes, ahead of Christopher Titus, Weird Al and Jim Gaffigan. She recorded the album at the Altercation Comedy Festival last November with the help of JT Haaberstadt and Brandie Posey, the founder of Burn This Records. Follow Sari Beliak: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saribeliak/Website: https://saribeliak.journoportfolio.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36Mjg5YREini9EbQY4gjXwSupport the show

Send us a textAlice Duhon has a background in musical theater, but she transitioned to stand-up in Detroit at 29. She was taking a stand-up class and going through a divorce around the same time. She's spent the last two years working out material from Detroit to Denver. She'll be in Rochester, N.Y., on May 8 and May 10, doing a roast battle and a Don't Tell Comedy show. For the love of God, follow her on Instagram.Follow Alice Duhon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice.marie.rose/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alice.marie.roseSupport the show

Send us a textMyles Weber started doing stand-up in Vallejo, Calif., right out of high school. He convinced 30 of his friends from school and the gym to watch his first open mic and he's been at it ever since. Over the last seven years, he's recorded two Dry Bar Comedy half-hours and two albums, and Comedy Dynamics bought his first special, Mr. Brightside. He's waiting for a streaming service buy his latest special, A '90s Kinda Love. He and his wife were about to separate, but the pandemic and a conversation with Brian Regan reshaped his approach to his career and his marriage.Follow Myles Weber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylesweberjoker/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mylesweberjokerWebsite: https://mylesweber.com/Support the show

Send us a textJosephine Rivera started doing stand-up about 2 1/2 years ago when she was 29. She moved from New York to Pensacola, Fla., for college and stayed put. She produces shows with Carson Tucker under Whippersnapper Comedy and they're working all over the Florida-Alabama border. She's trying to build a comedy career while protecting her cat from several potential murder charges. Follow Josephine Rivera: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joethephine/Whippersnapper Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whippersnappercomedy/Support the show

Send us a textLuke Thayer started doing stand-up in Indianapolis about 21 years ago. A year in, he and his wife, Abi Crutchfield, moved to New York City together, where they still live. He's been on Gotham Comedy Live, Fox, TruTV and The Food Network. He released his debut album, "Hopes + Dreams," in 2018 and his Dry Bar special came out in 2023. Go see him live. Even Mark Normand said he's funny. Follow Luke Thayer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedianluke/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comedianlukeWebsite: https://comedianluke.dudaone.com/Support the show

Send us a textJeremy Pryal started doing stand-up in Scranton when he was 17. He opted to stay out of the Marines and chase success in comedy. He spent eight years in Philadelphia before a bad set and the personal issues took him off course. Now married with a son and back in Scranton, he's back on stage and making people laugh again. Follow Jeremy Pryal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremypryalcomic/Support the show

Send us a textChris Dolan started doing stand-up at a comedy class at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia when he was 46. He's been writing ever since. It's all thanks to his wife, who pushed him in the right direction. He's been able to find a home in the scene -- even it's as some comedians' "dad." He's been producing shows with Subourbon Comedy for the last six-plus years. They're bringing in Steven Rogers for a show at the Brothers Kershner Brewing Co., in Skippack, Pa., on Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m.Follow Chris Dolan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdolancomedy/Website: https://hichrisdolan.com/Support the show

Send us a textBill Squire is one of Cleveland's best comedians and if he has his way, he always will be. He started doing stand-up in 2004 after leaving the Mormon religion. He spent 12 years working on The Alan Cox Show on WMMS in Cleveland. His latest special, "We're Getting Famous," is streaming on Amazon Prime now. He opens for Chad Daniels and headlines all over the country, and he co-hosts Cleveland America with OkPants and Tommi LC. Follow Bill Squire: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsquire/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebillsquireWebsite: https://billsquire.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@billsquireWe're Getting Famous: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/bill-squire-were-getting-famous/Cleveland America: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpgc5nLV7DAQNr6X12w01NEX4-ZjlKQo1Support the show

Send us a textDana Charitonchick studied biology at West Chester University and had a career as a scientist before jumping into stand-up when she was 30. She's four years in and has her footing in the Philadelphia scene. She's been able to keep those worlds separate, though it has played a role in her comedic style. She's been keeping busy on the sketch side, too. She's been writing and performing them and is releasing 12 sketches in March under Dana Jokes Around. She's running a stand-up show, the Comedy Jam, at Windish Studios in West Chester, Pa., on Saturday, March 28.Follow Dana Charitonchick: Facebook: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danacharitonchick/Twitter: https://x.com/danac_alexandraWebsite: https://getting-it-wrong.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danacharitonchickDana Jokes Around: https://getting-it-wrong.com/dana-jokes-around/Support the show

Send us a textKevin Andrews started doing stand-up in Buffalo when he was 33 years old. He's about two years in, but he's already produced shows and works pretty consistently. It's a good thing his mom said she'd be disappointed if he didn't give it a shot. He grew up watching sitcoms and wanted to create the laughs himself.Follow Kevin Andrews: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevin.andrews43/Twitter: https://x.com/chevo43BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kevin-andrews.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComedyUndergroundBuffaloSupport the show

Send us a textDan Turco started doing stand-up about 11 years ago when he was 25. He moved around a lot as a kid, but went to Eastern Michigan for college and settled in Detroit, where he's made his home in the comedy community. He's in his third year working with the Motor City Comedy Festival, which goes from Sept. 17 to Sept. 21. They're taking submissions now. He runs shows at Supernatural Brewing in Livonia, Mich., and at DownTown Pourhouse Tavern in Plymouth, Mich.Follow Dan Turco: Motor City Comedy Festival: https://www.motorcitycomedyfestival.com/Support the show

Send us a textDavid Britton started doing stand-up at the Comedy Attic in Bloomington, Ind., about 13 years ago. He's in Schenectady, N.Y., now, where he's also acting, writing and directing. He produces comedy shows and gets on stage as much as he can. He wrotes for The Hard Times and works with Murder Cafe, a comedic-murder theater company in Rosendale, N.Y. He's got two albums, "History of the Universe" and "Possum Pals," a split with Megan Gilbert. Most important: He knows exactly what not to say in front of 400 lesbians. Follow David Britton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lazersaurus/?hl=enWebsite: https://davidbrittoncomedy.wordpress.com/Murder Cafe: https://www.murdercafe.net/Support the show

Send us a textGerrit Elzinga fell in love with stand-up early and got onto his first stage at 15 years old. He's been telling jokes for almost 19 years, despite being only 33. He's the house emcee at Dr. Grin's Comedy Club in Grand Rapids, Mich., and is hoping to have his fourth album out this summer. He only spent a year in New York City, but it was long enough to grab an awkward moment with Jim Gaffigan. Also, he's got history with Dane Cook. But it's funny.Follow Gerrit Elzinga: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerrit__elzinga/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gerrit__elzingaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GerritElzingaSupport the show

Send us a textZach Russell started doing stand-up when he was 21 and a student at Boston College. He moved to New York City after school and has been working all over the city and the East Coast. He grew up in Annapolis, Md., where I interviewed his friends after lacrosse, baseball and soccer games. Zach co-hosts Overshadowed, a podcast that tells stories over siblings and spouses of famous people. He's also planning to have an album out in the spring or summer.Follow Zach Russell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrussellcomedy/Twitter: https://x.com/russell__mania/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachrussellcomedy?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/zachrussellcomedySupport the show

Send us a textZach Peterson has been doing stand-up for the last 17 years. He started in Omaha, Neb., and spent nine years in Chicago and one in Los Angeles before coming back home. He's 43 years old, but he can still play basketball and tell jokes, so he's happy. He's working on his third album. His special and second album, "A List of Wet Celebrities," came out in 2024. Follow Zach Peterson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingoftheriverpeterson/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingoftheriverpetersonWebsite: https://www.zachpetersoncomedy.com/A List of Wet Celebrities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysq-L6ybwaQSupport the show

Send us a textDan Shelly has been doing stand-up in the Allentown, Pa., are for the last 16 years. He started in 2008, a couple years after starting riffing with a friend, Adam Yenser. He's been bartending for most of his adult life and spent a couple years on the Eastern Shore in Maryland. He's back in Pennsylvania, though, and works consistently in the Lehigh Valley.Follow Dan Shelly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillysils_/Support the show

Send us a textAngel Penn is a really funny comedian in Silver Spring, Md. He's been doing stand-up in the Washington, D.C., area for the last six years. He used to run Spaghetti on the Beach, an open mic, and he's currently co-hosting the Try Out Comedy open mic at Eckington Hall on Thursdays. He's a big proponent of trying things on stage that he's afraid to do and he's developed into a versatile comedian and a talented storyteller. Follow Angel Penn: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelbefunny/Support the show

Send us a textAnt Perez started doing stand-up in October 2020 in the Zoom days. He persevered and has flourished since getting onto a live stage. He's a regular feature at the clubs in the Virginia Beach, Va., area. A father of two boys, he was able to tour a lot of the country last year, working out material and growing as a comedian. He was also able to stay safe while a fight broke out in a Planet Fitness parking lot in Houston. Follow Ant Perez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antperezcomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@antperezcomedyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.perez.9693001Support the show

Send us a textCaleb Goldberg has only been in the Rochester comedy scene for a couple years. But he really started in high school. He won two national stand-up contests while chasing college scholarships, then chased improv while in college. He switched back to stand-up after graduation and has become a regular at the Comedy at the Carlson and is performing all over New York. Follow Caleb Goldberg: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calebjgoldberg.comedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calebjgoldbergSupport the show

Send us a textAaron Rosen started doing improv back in 2013 and only tried stand-up a few times before going all-in on it in 2022. A teacher in Jersey City, N.J., he's a favorite among the students. He's a very talented impressionist, too, which helps. He's got Seth MacFarlane's resume down and can do several others -- Billy Porter, Owen Wilson, John Mulaney, Donald Trump and the Hormone Monster. He'll be at the Windsor Comedy Festival in Ontario, Canada, on Friday, Dec. 27 and is a regular at the Laugh Tour Comedy Club in Jersey City.Follow Aaron Rosen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stufffromaaron/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stufffromaaron YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvMJIIL924vvGSZVEVP8i6g Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/stufffromaaron.bsky.socialSupport the show

Send us a textJuan Pantaleon grew up in the Albany area before moving to Florida following a break-up. He got into stand-up six years ago on the verge of a break-up. He's back in New York now -- he's got a different girlfriend -- and helping Albany keep developing its comedic chops. He's a regular at the Albany Funny Bone and the Comedy Works in Saratoga and does a weekly segment called the Albany Comedy Interview Corner with the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Follow Juan Pantaleon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnypantz_/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnnypantz_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnypantzSupport the show

Send us a textRyan Flaherty started doing stand-up in Scranton in 2018 and has become one of the most positive, driving presences in the scene. He didn't really take stand-up seriously until a house fire changed his perspective on his place in the scene. He started the Spacement open mic that got shut down because there were too many people, which created a fire hazard -- ironically. Now he's running a twice-monthly mic at Abide Coffeehouse in Wilkes-Barre. He's truly doing some good for the comedy community down there.Follow Ryan Flaherty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpfcomedy/Support the show

Send us a textRalph Tetta started doing stand-up in 1988 and was an anchor in the Rochester, N.Y., comedy scene before hitting the road in 2001. He managed a comedy club and just got passed to do Carnival Cruises. He teaches a comedy class every year and co-hosts the $18 Podcast with his brother, Christopher Tetta. Follow Ralph Tetta: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yuksonme/Twitter: https://x.com/RalphTetta TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ralphtetta8 Website: https://www.ralphtetta.com/ $18 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JLFRt4bzMgjlynk3bRJB0 Support the show

Send us a textKaelin Clements is a comedian, designer and photographer living in Hunt Valley, Md., a few miles outside of Baltimore. She started doing stand-up in 2022 at the Church of Satire Comedy Club in Hanover, Pa. She's become a regular there and is working all over Maryland, too. She produces a womens' show at the Church of Satire. She's also got one of the best stories about meeting a boyfriend's mom that you'll ever hear.Follow Kaelin Clements: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaelindoescomedy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaelinmindbodysoul Support the show

Derek Humphrey is a very funny comedian in New York City. He grew up in Ohio, joined the navy and then started doing stand-up in 2008 while in Charleston, S.C. He moved to New York in 2012 and released his debut album, "Late Bloomer," on Sept. 30. He's been at the Red Clay Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy Festival, Skankfest and the New York Comedy Festival. He's also done some acting. He was one of the stars in Race: The Movie: The Play, which was written by Brett Raybould and Christian Duran. Follow Derek Humphrey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humpderek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humpderekYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humpderekWebsite: https://www.derekhumphrey.com/Late Bloomer: https://www.derekhumphrey.com/new-page-1Support the show

Brian Roe started doing stand-up in October 2011 when he was going to Purdue University in Indiana. He came back home, right outside of Chicago, to do mics in the suburbs and moved to the city after school. He sold out The Lincoln Lodge and released his first special, "That's My Vibe," on YouTube in 2023. He writes, he acts a little and he's hungry for more. Follow Brian Roe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianroecomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianroetalkingTwitter: https://x.com/BrianRoeComedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUfQ6J2fpeEN3oNirmVMbMAThat's My Vibe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33exc4JgIeASupport the show

Chris Gullo started doing stand-up in Buffalo back in 2008 while in college and began his career in the wrestling business in 2011. He's still doing both, but outside of Asheville, N.C., now. He moved down there earlier in 2024 and began producing shows under Neon Moon Comedy. The flooding has slowed some of his progress, but he's running a benefit show on Friday, Nov. 8 at Lookout Brewing in Black Mountain, N.C. If comedy isn't your thing, you can hear him announcing wrestling events down there, too. Or watching birds. Whatever.Follow Chris Gullo: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgullo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chrisgulloonthemicSupport the show

Will Abeles has been doing stand-up off and on since 2009. He spent most of that time in New York City, working in TV production with The Late Show with David Letterman and the Miss Universe pageant, before leaving in 2020. He moved to Nashville, Tenn., in 2021 and works the road routinely, so long as no deer get in the way. He grew up in Maryland and recorded his special, "The Pride of Hagerstown," in 2023. He runs a weekly show on Wednesday at Buds and Brews in Nashville.Follow Will Abeles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willabelescomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willabelescomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WillAbelesComedyThe Pride of Hagerstown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLbWOH2ChtE&t=24sSupport the show

Adam Palmeter grew up in Oneonta, N.Y., but started traveling after a break-up. He began doing stand-up in South Korea and has been all over the world -- literally -- ever since. He recorded an album, "Older Teenager," in Mexico City, met Arkansas comedian Raj Suresh at a show in Cape Town, South Africa, lived in New York City before moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Oh, yeah. He also did stand-up on Mount Kilimanjaro, falling just shy of qualifying for the Guinness Book of World Records. He's got some stories. He's a painter, a graphic designer, an author, an illustrator and a teacher.Follow Adam Palmeter: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampalmeter/  Website: https://www.adampalmeter.com/ Mount Kilimanjaro set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIjTQetRpnYOlder Teenager: https://adampalmeter.bandzoogle.com/album/2274138/older-teenager Support the show

Damon Tucker is a 32-year-old comedian and producer in Des Moines, Iowa. He got sober more than six years ago and decided to make another change in his life. He started doing stand-up three years ago and has been at the Portland Comedy Festival and the North Carolina Comedy Festival over the last couple months. He also runs a weekly open mic at The Station. Follow Damon Tucker:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonctucker/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@damonctuckerSupport the show

Sean Day waited until he was 26 to start doing stand-up. All it took was a best-man speech at a wedding and a blackout at a bar to get him going. He did his first open mic in 2017 and was Rochester's Funniest Person in 2019 before moving to Phoenix for a year. He's been back in Rochester since 2021 and works all over New York, including the Comedy at the Carlson, where he's been able to embarrass himself in front of comedians like Gary Gulman. He'll be opening for Sean Day at Crooked Mouth Brewery in Endicott, N.Y., on Saturday, Oct. 19.Follow Sean Day: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seangoesallday/Support the show

Alex Brady is one of Buffalo's best comedians. He started back in 2016 and was able to use his experience as an English and social studies teacher to his advantage. He's been a regular host and feature at the Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo since 2019 and is running the Western New York shows for Next Stop Comedy, beginning with Ressurgence Brewing Company in Buffalo. Follow Alex Brady: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_alex.brady_/Support the show

Alex Kominos-Smith graduated from Cornell with an architecture degree and was ready to attend Columbia for a career in real estate, eyeying the type of good jobs that two Ivy League degrees should promise. But he chose to pursue stand-up instead. Now 18 years after hs opted not to go to Columbia, he's recording his first special on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Room 52 in New York City. He's been doing stand-up for about 20 years, beginning with improv in high school, and he's headlined all over the country to get ready for his taping. Grab a ticket for the 6:30 or 9 p.m. shows. Just watch out for those dangerous subways. Follow Aaron Kominos-Smith: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.kominossmith.75 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnyaaron/ Twitter: https://x.com/funnyaaronYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIpm7IBZHquAZjJ42TjKDng Special taping: https://www.funnyaaron.com/comedy-special Website: https://www.funnyaaron.com/ Support the show

Alex Kaufman is one of the best comedians working in Montana. Statistically, it's true. He started doing stand-up in Tacoma, Wash., back in 2014 and has been based out of Bozeman, Mont., for the last five years -- really putting that physics PhD to use. He's worked all over the country and produced shows under Bone Yard Comedy. He's coming to New York in late September to perform at the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival in Ithaca and Homebrewed Comedy at the Glen Haven Hotel in Homer on Thursday, Sept. 26. Follow Alex Kaufman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustiestgolf/Website: https://alexkaufman.live/Support the show

Brandon Ciotti started doing stand-up in Utica, N.Y., after a really bad day. Starting at 33, he went into overdrive and went to open mics all over upstate New York. His family and friends made sure he was tough enough to handle the abuse. He's only a little afraid to try the slightly (or more?) offensive material. He'll be at the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival on Sept. 21 and the Syracuse Funny Bone on Sept. 29.Follow Brandon Ciotti: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginger_brandad/Support the show

Patrick Logan is a relatively new stand-up around Richmond, Va. He spent 13 years rapping around town before turning to comedy when he was 32. He's gained some ground pretty quickly. He won three consecutive Clash of the Comics at the Richmond Funny Bone -- the third of which got him passed as a host at the club. He runs a monthly show at Another Round Bar and Grill and doesn't take a day off. He'll be at the North Carolina Comedy Festival in Greensboro, N.C., on Sept. 18-22.  Follow Patrick Logan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklogancomedy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087964385084&mibextid=ZbWKwL  Another Round of Comedy: https://www.instagram.com/anotherroundcomedy Support the show

Turner Sparks started playing in punk and ska bands when he was a kid and found stand-up back in 2009 when he was working in China. He opened a comedy club, then a Mister Softee business and both flourished until the government had other plans. He's been living in New York City for the past eight years and he's headlining shows all over the country. His album, "Double Happiness," reached No. 1 and is on Sirius XM's comedy channels and he hosts the Lost in America podcast with co-host Michael Kaplan. They released "Lost in El Salvador," a series where he learns another country through its comedy scene, on YouTube in hopes of having it picked up. Turner is performing at the B Street Theatre in Sacremento, his hometown, on Sept. 14.Follow Turner Sparks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turnersparks/Twitter: https://x.com/TurnerBSparksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TurnerSparksWebsite: https://www.turnersparks.com/Lost in El Salvador: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89OyAoOja94Support the Show.

Kevin McCaffrey has been doing stand-up for the last 18 years. He followed his girlfriend-now-wife, Jamie McCaffrey, from Ball State University to New York City and now he's one of the funniest guys there. He's a huge Cubs fan and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, truTV's Greatest Ever, truTV Presents: World's Dumbest, Comedy Knockout, I Love the 2000s, I Love the 1880s and The Edge & Christian Show. He co-hosts the Sex and the Cidiots and the Bridgerton Bros podcasts with Jon Daly. Kevin just releaded his second album, "Not Helping." Pick it up and listen to the podcasts.Follow Kevin McCaffrey: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinmccaff Twitter: https://x.com/kevinmccaff YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kevinmccaffreycomedy Website: https://kevin-mccaffrey.com/ Bridgerton Bros: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bridgerton-bros/id1554223612 Sex and the Cidiots: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-and-the-cidiots/id1449228865 Support the Show.

Drew Brooks has been working all over the Harrisburg, Pa., stand-up scene over the last three years. He got into long-form improv comedy when he was in high school and spent 10 years before trying something more competitive. After two false starts and a couple Zoom shows, Brooks has established himself in the scene. He became the most recent winner of the Harrisbug's Hilarious contest on Aug. 3, 2024, beating out 58 other comedians. Follow Drew Brooks:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbrookscomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewbrookscomedyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHgtKnmSR8vTaE23kjW4jQSupport the Show.

Mike Quindlen is one of the most important comedians in Baltimore. He stepped onto the stage at Magooby's in Timonium, Md., 13 years ago and won a contest. Then he started a monthly show at The Ottobar, the Second Saturday Shit Show, that's still happening today. He just wants the best for his city and scene. He ran the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival and is loving his life now after a career in media sales. Follow Mike Quindlen: Twitter: https://x.com/MikeQuindlenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikequindlen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikequindlenSupport the Show.

Rebecca Sanders has been doing stand-up around Lexington, Ky., for about eight years. She took some time off following the pandemic, but she's back at it. Inspired by David Sedaris, Rebecca started by writing comedic essays and then quickly went to work after beginning her stand-up career. She did field pieces for the news show, "Hey Kentucky!" and works as a bartender. She's perpetually waiting to see what happens next.Follow Rebecca Sanders: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccasjustkidding/Support the Show.

Josh Wells started doing stand-up about 15 years ago when a group of his musician friends needed a host. A big fan of stand-up when he was a kid, he found a place in the New Jersey scene around North Bergen. When he's not following NOFX all over the East Coast, Wells co-produces the Hell Yea! Comedy Show at the Wawa Social Club. He also publishes the Josh Wells Weekly Newsletter. Follow Josh Wells: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshaintfunny/Substack: https://joshwells.substack.com/Support the Show.

Rachel Daze started doing stand-up in October 2019. She's been traveling all over New York, giving audiences a good look at who she really is. Graduating from a 110-person class, she's found a good home on the stage. She's competing in Rochester's Funniest Person contest at the Comedy at the Carlson. She also runs a writer's workshop on Sunday. She just wants Rochester to develop more talent and keep it progressing. Follow Rachel Daze: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachels_notfunny/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RachelDazeComedyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachels_notfunnySupport the Show.

Patrick Holbert is a very funny comedian, director, film-maker, producer and podcaster in New York City. He started doing stand-up for real in 2014 after a couple false starts. He jumped right into hosting open mics and running shows and has traveled the country doing college gigs. He just finished working with Joe List on a documentary on comedian Tom Dustin. Holbert, who worked at MTV, has directed several comedy specials and his debut release is coming out in 2024. He has a sober show called "Punch Line Drunk" and hosts a podcast, "We Hired A Sitter for This?" with his wife, Ross.Follow Patrick Holbert: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholbertreport/Twitter: https://x.com/TheHolberReportTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickholbertliveWebsite: https://www.patrickholbert.com/Support the Show.

Victoria Vincent is a really funny comedian working out of Chicago. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of a surgeon and a nurse practitioner. She joined the rest of her extended family by working in healthcare as a radiation technician, but decided to persue stand-up full-time after getting into Just For Laughs in Montreal back in 2022. Despite starting less than five years ago in 2019, she's already recorded speials for Don't Tell Comedy and OnlyFans and travels the country doing college gigs. She's extremely smart, competitive and a hard worker. Follow Victoria Vincent: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaisokay_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriaisokaySupport the Show.

Rachel Peters has been doing stand-up in Philadelphia for the last decade. She did improv in high school and then took the microphone when she was 18 while attending the University of the Arts. She took a break during the pandemic, but is back in the scene. She produces shows with More Please! and co-hosts the We R Dating Podcast with Alejandro Morales.  Follow Rachel Peters:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelpetiters/ More Please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/more_please_philly/ We.R.Dating Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.r.datingpod/We.R.Dating Podast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UColG9wmF1MOpfIE8FGgS2IQ?app=desktopSupport the Show.

Sam Ellefson started doing stand-up when he turned 21 years old in college in Tacoma, Wash. In the last seven years, he's risen toward the top of the Tacoma scene, moved to Denver and recorded his first special, "Minnesota Nice," in his hometown, Hutchinson, Minn. He released the special on YouTube last year and Burn This Records picked it up and decided to put out the album on June 7. He's already working on his next half-hour special. Follow Sam Ellefson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samellefson/Twitter: https://x.com/sam_ellefsonWebsite: https://www.samellefson.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SamEllefsonMinnesota Nice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-wgZQdeluUSupport the Show.

PT Bratton, a comedian in Bowie, Md., started doing stand-up nine years ago after he and his wife saw a comedy show. A preacher since he was 14 and a military veteran, Bratton decided to give it a shot and has become one of the best comedians in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. He teaches at the Armed Service Arts Partnership and his special, "You're Welcome for My Service," came out in May. It's on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Dish and Spotify.Follow PT Bratton:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptbratton/Twitter: https://x.com/ptbrattonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptbrattonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ptbrattonWebsite: https://www.ptbratton.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ptbrattonSupport the Show.