Jeff Dye is taking his renegade attitude to the stage in his debut comedy special, The Last Cowboy in LA. Gone are the days of being the “go-along guy” as Jeff’s had enough of $30 smoothies, modern lingo, and his crazy friends on the Left and the Right. Get ready for non-stop laughter that will leave you wondering if maybe you’ve been alive too long.
Josh Nelson (host of podcast Everybody's Got A Price) sits down with Jeff Dye to talk about starting out in comedy, evolving jokes, and Dye's new special "Last Cowboy in LA".
You may have seen Lace Larrabee on America’s Got Talent, but buckle up and get ready for Lace unleashed! Her debut album, “White Trash Cinderella,” showcases Lace’s sharp, honest and sometimes dark humor. Lace digs into topics from serial killers to surviving beauty pageants. Keep your eye on this hilarious Southern Belle - she’s blazing a path for comedic success.
Ben Roy wields a knife on stage, grabs an audience member’s head by his ears, stares down into his soul, and screams “I was on extended basic cable television!” Ben howls out to the audience with an eccentric enthusiasm – and they howl back and echo the same feral and carnivorous energy that earned this special the apt name, "Hyena". With the audience in tow, he rants about the downfall of American society and how letting go may be our last hope in this chaotic yet surprisingly optimistic view of our inevitable demise and the cackling laughter we can enjoy while watching it die.
In his sixth stand up release, Minnesotan Chad Daniels delivers a brand new hour of comedy of his unapologetic take on parenting teenagers, how America's gone soft as a nation, his plans for growing old, and... cake.
Matt Rife is a twenty six year old Veteran of standup comedy. Beginning at the age of fifteen, Matt has developed an extremely unique perspective on everything from women, self awareness, race, and some of the world's darker issues. And he delivers these ideas with a quick witted, almost charmingly naive performance that you don’t want to miss!
Multi-talented actor and comedian Marlon Wayans (Prime Video’s AIR), in his fourth stand up special, performs his unique brand of comedy, blending physical humor, hilarious commentary, with a surprising amount of heart. It’s a very personal performance at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, where comedy meets therapy as Marlon works through his grief after recently losing both of his parents.
Marlon Wayans opens up about his latest comedy special, Good Grief, for a rich, deep & beautiful conversation on all things stand-up with Andrew Buss at 800 Pound Gorilla News. Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and director. He has starred in the films White Chicks, Scary Movie, Scary Movie 2, A Haunted House, A Haunted House 2, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Requiem for a Dream, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra and The Heat. Wayans also appeared in the series In Living Color, The Wayans Bros. and Childrens Hospital. He released a comedy special, Woke-ish, in 2018 and starred in his series, Marlon, on NBC. Wayans also released his comedy special Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners on Max in April 2022 as well as the comedy special God Loves Me in March 2023. He can currently be seen in his Prime Video special, Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, which premiered in June 2024. Listen to the full special, Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, as part of 800 Pound Gorilla’s Album of the Week!
J.B. Ball, an African-American comedian, embraces love for all as a guiding principle. Growing up in diverse communities, schools, and sports teams, he personifies the unity our country should strive for. In these polarized times, J.B.'s performance serves as both a hilarious and motivational reminder to tap into our best selves when interacting. His ability to speak a language understood by people from all backgrounds transforms political discussions into conversations about life itself. Audiences leave unharmed, yet enlightened and motivated, all while laughing their way through personal growth. From recounting childhood experiences with white friends aspiring to become the first Black President, to narrating a tale of saving a turtle from a gunman, J.B. addresses these obstacles with wit and levity. Filmed at The University of Tampa's brand new Charlene E. Gordon Theater, J.B. takes a daring step by presenting his unique perspective in a city and state that some may perceive as “part of the problem”. His intention is to demonstrate that his message, style, humor, delivery, and persona can be not only accepted but celebrated anywhere, challenging preconceived notions.
Self-described “Blasian” Michael Yo is back, sharing his stories of multicultural family, toddler parenting, and other near-death experiences. An early-adopter of the Covid virus, Michael landed in intensive care when doctors didn’t even know what they were dealing with. This funny, unique POV makes for some of the most original pandemic material so far, as told with Yo’s confident swagger and insightful smarts.
James Adomian, beloved LA alt comic and voice actor, makes his debut comedy special a hilariously, kinetic ride that takes the audience through the Path of Most Resistance showcasing his wide range of his particular style of standup, absurd characters, spot-on impressions and stories. Ranging from detailing the heroic plights of the Delta Airline Sky Priority members, how to effectively get Alex Jones and other conspiracy theorists' attention off anything important and so many absurdist scenes that he gets away with by attacking himself more than anything else. Famous for his characters on Jimmy Kimmel Live, MAX's Harley Quinn and Close Enough, and a regular on Comedy Bang Bang James is a feature of the animation, improv and standup scenes for his writing, quick sharp wit and amazing performance range.
In her debut special, Rosebud Baker uses her signature wit and combative edge to take on everyone from health care workers to ex-boyfriends to her very own family.
Stand-up comedy with a rockstar edge. Pull your loved ones close as Dave comes clean about hanging out at Guitar Center, opening up for Snoop Dogg, going to church with his dad, and more while simultaneously keeping his house band in check. Recorded live at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY.
Matt Braunger’s brilliant new special “Doug” tackles new fatherhood, “Roadhouse,” his marriage to a Pirate Queen, driving 3,300 miles with a baby during a pandemic, and a terrible dad-bro named Doug. BONUS: There’s a twist ending!
In his first-ever special, Ryan Beck employs his sharp wit and reflective humor to tackle the challenges of navigating life during pivotal moments, as well as the unique experience of impending fatherhood.
The pandemic hits. Kelsey Cook is divorced. While you were embarking on journeys of bettering yourself during the lockdown, Kelsey found out she could finally pee in the shower without the judgement of her husband. While you were escaping loneliness by calling friends, she was binging ASMR videos on YouTube. Luckily, she wrote jokes about all of it in her new special “The Hustler”. In this hour, Kelsey reflects on love and sex with the detached wisdom of a seasoned guru. She ponders whether her husband’s peanut allergy doomed her marriage. She talks about the adrenaline rush she gets from hustling drunk guys in bars who do not know she is a world-champion foosball player. Directed by Eric Abrams, creator of “This is Not Happening” on Comedy Central and filmed in the Comedy Works in Denver, Colorado, Kelsey delivers an witty hour of comedy that speaks to anyone who has experience love, loss, or found themselves waking up in Vegas with their dignity in tatters.
Jacob Samuel’s Horse Power won the Juno Award in 2021, the most prestigious award in Canadian comedy in recognition of the best album of the year. In this filmed version of the show at Yuk Yuk’s Vancouver, Jacob Samuel coaxes the funny out of seemingly everything: from milk to tigers to–yes–capitalism. Sharp and punchy, Jacob Samuel is the overthinking-man's comic- to hilarious effect.
Filmed live in Glasgow, Scottish comedian Fern Brady jokes about a politician who tried to cancel her, life as a bisexual, creeps online, wasted teachers, and her own unique way of practicing gratitude.
Zoe Zimmerman’s debut one-hour comedy special is something special. In Cult Classic, Zimmerman covers the story of a killer owl, the unexpected evolutionary benefits of depression, the rules of ghosting, and the morality behind David and Goliath. Directed by comedian Nate Bargatze and filmed in Asheville, North Carolina at The Grey Eagle, this special is destined to be remembered as a cult classic!
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes showcases polished timing and a connection to her audience that makes her a seasoned vet beyond her years. As a millennial on the cusp, she uses her youth to connect with audiences regardless of age. Embracing her identity as a strong, independent Latina woman with a spitfire attitude, she owns up to her foibles and flights of funny fancy. While her gender matierial never devolves into a "battle of sexes", she still finds ways to keep her audience on their toes. In short, Johnson-Reyes has mastered the art of universal appeal, capitvating any crowd regardless of background.