Moody McCarthy's career has straddled two millenniums, pretty impressive for a guy under 1000 years old. Moody started doing stand-up in Syracuse, NY, in the 1900s, the golden era of the facsimile machine. He then moved to New York City and lived in his sister's basement for 5 years, until she found out. Now he's above ground, and thanks to break-out appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Last Comic Standing, no longer a well-kept secret. (After an appearance on the re-vamped Star Search, he still was.) Moody has distinguished himself with well-crafted material that thrives in any venue, from country clubs to pubs. Weaving sly jokes with in-the-moment crowd-work, here is a thoughtful comedian who will enhance any setting. Moody McCarthy: few people hate him!

The Chicago Tribune hails Jeff Arcuri as "a joke machine," but he’s much more than that—he’s a person! Jeff has showcased his talent on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Comedy Central’s "Roast Battle," "Laughs!" on Fox, SiriusXM, and numerous comedy festivals nationwide. His subreddit, r/JeffArcuri, ranks in the top 1% of all subreddits, boasting over 235,000 active members. This makes him one of the pioneering comedians on the platform, frequently landing on the front page. Jeff’s ticket-selling prowess has soared dramatically. In spring 2023, he was performing in 200-capacity comedy clubs, but by June 2024, he had ascended to headlining theaters with a capacity of 3,000, consistently selling out 3-5 shows every weekend. In 2024 alone, Jeff sold over 250,000 tickets in over 25 countries. Jeff recently headlined two sold-out performances at the iconic Beacon Theatre for the New York Comedy Festival as well as a four-show sold out residency at The Wiltern in Los Angeles.

Comedian/author Kirk Smith has delighted crowds at some of the best named clubs across the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. He has performed with some of the biggest names in comedy from Bill Burr, Chris Rock, Brian Regan, to countless others. He has had successful runs at several international comedy festivals including the Perth Fringe, and the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Festival for 4 years running. He can be heard weekly on his podcast, Autastic, which is regularly ranked on the iTunes self help charts. He is the author of the best selling book, “Rice Krispies with Ketchup.” If you pay close attention, you can see him in the Cohens brother movie, “Hail Caeser”.

Jason Choi is a New York-based comedian who has been featured on Don't Tell Comedy. He was a finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival and the New York Comedy Club Fall Invitational, and chosen as one of NY's Funniest for the New York Comedy Festival 2025. He's also appeared at the Asian Comedy Festival, Tiny Cupboard Festival, and SF Sketchfest 2023. In 2026 he made his network TV debut on CBS's Comic's Unleashed. He’s also the 'Angry Sony Fanboy', a minor internet meme of 2006.

Eddie Ifft has been called one of the most underrated comics in America by the Onion and has proudly told jokes around the world to sold-out crowds in over 15 countries. Most recently Eddie is co-host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world called Talkin’ Sh*t. He has recently released his DVD, “I Love Pussy.” which is the follow up to his critically acclaimed DVD “Live From Australia” which was filmed in front of a sold out audience at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Australia. He has also released his own 30-minute special for Comedy Central and made numerous TV appearances on shows such as Showtime’s the Green Room with Paul Provenza, Showtime’s Tommy Chong 420 Show, E!’s Chelsea Lately, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, BET’s Comic View, NBC’s Late Friday Night, VH1’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Comic’s Unleashed.Eddie’s popularity has span to Australia, where he has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Rove, Thank God You’re Here, The Footy Show and Good News Week. Eddie has also worked as the host of Shark Week, spent a season as the ABC College Football Guy, earned a job as ‘man-on-the-street’ on the Queen Latifah Show, hosted a pilot called Strap-On for Comedy Central, and co-hosted a sports radio show on New York’s legendary WNEW. Eddie has been working diligently on his new podcast The Bingle Show, set to launch in early 2016. The Bingle Show was a crowd-funded success on Kickstarter with fans from all over the globe supporting the purchase of a used “short bus” to be transformed into a mobile podcasting studio… taking Eddie and his team on the road for a brand new show.

Alex Kumin is an NYC based comedian by way of Chicago and Boston whose bold and whip smart standup delights crowds across the US. You've seen her on the 2021 season of Comedy Central Standup Featuring, and she has also participated in Gilda's Laughfest - Best of the Midwest, NBC Universal's Breakout Festival and Limestone Comedy Festival. During her years in Chicago, she was named a comic to watch by Timeout Chicago and The Chicago Reader. Her voiceover work is extensive and includes campaigns for Google, United Airlines, and, her most on brand to date, Kohler intelligent toilets.

Since bursting onto to the NYC comedy scene in 2004, Erik Rivera's name has become synonymous with comedy. His “boy next door” good looks and unique perspective make him one of New York's fastest rising young comedians. His quick wit along with his commanding stage presence, charisma and infectious smile make him a favorite act ...

Charles McBee is a New York comedian by way of Toledo, Ohio, bringing big laughs with sharp, culture-driven comedy that hits home. A WGA Award–nominated writer, he’s worked on the MTV Video Music Awards, the Golden Globes, and served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week, hosted by Charlamagne Tha God and executive produced by Stephen Colbert. Over the past few years, Charles has built a strong following online with his hilarious takes on nostalgia, relationships, and the everyday moments we all recognize. Now, he’s taking it to the next level, recording his very first comedy special. And you'll want to be in the room for it.

Teresa DeGaetano has been on Impractical Jokers, The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America and Dr. Oz. A lover of The Real Housewives, Teresa has been heard dishing the dirt on Sirius XM’s Bravo station, Radio Andy. Teresa is also an entertainment writer for A-List Comedy where her jokes can be heard around the country on morning radio stations.

Jamie is a comedian, writer, actor, and former opiate user with a penchant for tackling dark and taboo subjects with tight writing and a dynamic stage presence that not only makes it work, but makes it kill. He was named a Timeout Comic to Watch in 2025, New York’s Funniest Standup at the New York Comedy Festival in 2024, a New York Comedy Festival “Comic to Watch” in 2019, and won Philly’s Phunniest 2019. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC and has over 280K followers across social media platforms.

Gary has been doing comedy since the late '90s. His act is clean with just a little risque mixed in. "Loves Loveable Loser” headlines all over the United States and Canada. His humor is about people in awkward situations. He never insults a race, religion or sexual preference. The idea is for everyone to have fun. At 11 years old he would listen to his family’s comedy albums so often he could do the routines verbatim. This led to him being the class clown from then onto his college years. From the moment he stepped on stage he has never looked back. His self-deprecating humor and quick wit have made him a favorite everywhere he performs.

Jackie Fabulous is a stand-up comedian, actress and writer who's been featured four times on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," and has appeared on "America's Got Talent All-Stars," Showtime’s "Flatbush Misdemeanors," "The Arsenio Hall Show," HBO’s "Pause," The Damn Michael Che," and much more. Jackie was named one of Variety’s "Top 10 to Watch" in 2024. In addition to her television appearances, Jackie's hilarious and affable stand-up can be seen across the country, as well as internationally, on her current tour.

Avi Liberman's quirky style has made him a favorite in comedy clubs from Los Angeles to New York. Born in Israel, raised in Texas, having gone to college in New Yorkand now living in Los Angeles, his style is a winning combination of life experiences and topical issues told through a varied blend of characters and voices with worldwide expertise. Liberman has performed stand up comedy on CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and Make Me Laugh, as well as NBC's Friday Night. His acting credits include CBS's Dave's World, NBC's Boston Common and Comedy Central's Anytown, USA. Liberman can be seen regularly on E! as one of their frequent guests on their very popular countdown series. He has also guest starred on Movies at Our House, as well as shot a pilot titled Through the Keyhole both on AMC. He has also been heard on radio stations across the country. A successful commercial actor, Liberman has appeared in spots for Mercedes, LA Cellular, Miller Lite and most recently, Starbucks and Net Zero. He has appeared at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival. Since 2001, Liberman has successfully arranged widely acclaimed stand up comedy tours in Israel to help boost morale while donating all of the proceeds to a charity. The successful Comedy for Koby tour is now a biannual event, benefiting

Gotham Live & Host of “Cheaper than therapy” podcast.

New-York based Marina Franklin is emerging as one of the hottest comedians in the comedy scene today, with such notable appearances as Chapelle’s Show, NBC’s Last Comic Standing Season II, VH1’s Black to the Future, Oxygen’s Girls Behaving Badly, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and Showtime at The Apollo. She is a favorite in Comedy Festivals across the world, like Montreal’s Just For Laughs, New York Underground Comedy Festival, Ireland’s Kilkenny Comedy Festival, and Nashville’s Bonnaroo Music Festival. Franklin’s career in entertainment wasn’t always in stand-up comedy; originally from Chicago, she made her acting debut at the Illinois Rep Theatre. She then quickly realized her love for acting and went on to pursue a MFA in acting at Syracuse University. Franklin is viciously likeable, if there is such a thing.

Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the "Guy Code/Girl Code" series. From there, he went on to star in IFC’s "Benders", co-host the Netflix gameshow "Ultimate Beastmaster", and even have his own CBS sitcom. Outside of TV, Chris has become one of the most respected and flat-out funniest comedians in the stand-up world. Fresh off his appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in 2019, Chris released his first special, "Size 38 Waist", on Comedy Central, which perfectly encompassed both his Brooklyn-born edge and nice-guy charm. Chris’ second full-length special, "Speshy Weshy", premiered on Netflix in May of 2022 to wide acclaim. When Chris isn’t on stage delivering his gut-busting jokes, you can catch him in his element in the comfort of his own couch where he records his wildly successful podcasts, “Chrissy Chaos” and “Hey Babe”, the latter of which he co-hosts with "Impractical Jokers"' Sal Vulcano. Both podcasts are among the most popular on all streaming platforms and have massive followings on Patreon. In 2022, Chris was selected by Jimmy Kimmel to host Jimmy’s latest TV venture, "Super Maximum Retro Show", which is currently available to stream on ViceTV.A big sports fan, Chris has been fortunate to host episodes of shows including MLB’s "Off The Bat" and MSG's "The Brackets", and was invited by the New York Mets to throw the first game pitch in 2021. Chris has a fearless, yet endearing stage presence, and his natural ability to connect with audiences around the world has made him a household name in not just comedy, but all of entertainment. Since becoming the first stand-up comedian to sell out both the world-famous Radio City Music Hall and the Theater at Madison Square Garden on consecutive nights in September 2023, Chris continues to travel the world on a sold-out comedy tour, entertaining thousands by poking fun at the world – and himself – with his uniquely warm energy

Richie Redding is one of the funniest guys that you’ve probably never heard of. As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania it was unlikely that his comedy career start off in urban rooms and burlesque shows, but that’s how it happened. He left the corporate world determined to get paid to have fun which is obvious every time he takes the stage. His set is edgy, high energy and autobiographical, drawing on a lifetime of ridiculous true stories that can only happen to a recovering alcoholic Ivy Leaguer. His boy band looks and colorful word selection have gained him well-deserved attention. In 2012, he was selected to perform in Walter Latham’s Comedy After Dark and became a regular on HOT 97FM. In 2013 he beat out 32 comics from all over the world to win the Bermuda International Comedy Competition and also had his TV debut on AXS TV’s Gotham Live! He has headlined in six foreign countries and also had the honor of being selected to feature in a USO tour of South Korea, entertaining the 30,000 American troops stationed there. 2014 was a pivotal year, as he was hand picked by Katt Williams to be the official host of the Growth Spurt Tour and for the HBO special Priceless. Based on that success, Katt then asked him to be his featured act for the Born Again, Again Tour. His fanbase has grown rapidly since, as he was regularly killing crowds of 10,000 people or more! He continues to be a constant presence in New York’s top clubs, especially after command performances at both the Barclay’s Center and Madison Square Garden.

Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.

Mike Finoia is a comedian based out of NYC. He is a writer / producer for TruTV’s Impractical Jokers, and he also opens for the guys on their national theater tour. Mike is also the co-host of the Comes a Time Podcast, alongside Dead & Co / Allman Brothers Bassist Oteil Burbridge. Mike has been featured on TruTV, Sirius XM & Comedy Central. When not on the road, Mike can be found nightly performing at the premiere NYC comedy clubs. He can be heard regularly on The Bonfire on SXM Faction. @mikefinoia

Eric Neumann is comedian and storyteller whose comedy blends sharp stand-up with genuine emotional honesty. His late night debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" was named "Set of the Week" by Vulture. He has also appeared on "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen" (CBS), "The Iliza Shlesinger Show" (Netflix), and "This Week at the Comedy Cellar" (Comedy Central), and he was the host and creator of the interstitial series "Deep Dive" (IFC). His stand-up comedy special/documentary, "Call Your Mom," was acquired by and recently premiered on the Roku Channel, earning national attention for its unique format combining stand-up with raw, unfiltered, hilarious improvised conversations between Eric and his mother. The special has been featured on "NBC News Daily,” "The New York Post," "Live with Natasha" (Fox 5), "Access Daily with Mario Lopez," "Good Day New York," NY1, PIX11, ABC7 “Eyewitness News,” “Cracked,” with additional national media surrounding its release, including a digital billboard on Roku City and physical billboard in Times Square in New York City. His five albums/specials – "Nervous Lover," "Just a Phase," "But Enough About Me: A Crowdwork Special," "The Breakup Set," and "Almost Engaged" – all reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy charts and are currently playing on SiriusXM. When Eric is not on the road, he resides in New York City, where he is a regular at the Comedy Cellar.

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.

When he’s not walking around looking like fisherman Sean can be found headlining clubs and festivals all over the country. He has appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman", "Conan", "Colbert", "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" and NBC’s "Last Comic Standing". Sean hosts the podcast "Brand New Jerks", and he released his debut comedy album “Manual Labor Face” in 2015 on Comedy Central Records. Sean has been featured on the truTV series "World’s Dumbest", "Comedy KO", and "Almost Genius" as well as "Adam Devine’s House Party", "@midnight", "The Half Hour", "Broad City", "The Equalizer" and "Inside Amy Schumer" on Comedy Central, Amazon’s "Alpha House", GSN’s "Lie Detectors", and "Limitless" on CBS.

Seaton Smith is a comedian & actor. In late 2014 Seaton made his television debut as ‘Motif’ on Fox's Mulaney. Soon after in 2015 he had a breakout performance on “late night with seth meyers.” then he got real lucky appearing in Inside Amy Schumer. In the season 5 finale of HBO “Girls.” and Hulu's Difficult People. All while also being a regular guest on the comedy central’s nightly show. Vulture named him one of the 50 comedians you should know in 2015: " he’s bursting with energy in a way that sets him apart in a overcrowded stand-up scene." Chortle.com says Seaton “offers a mesmerizing, livewire performance, full of joy and amazing comic energy”. "A naturally effervescent stage presence. As spirited as he is cerebral…one to watch." Time Out New York In September 2015 under the legendary comedy record comedy new wave Seaton released his debut album bologna meat. Which laugh button reviewed: Smith’s humor is smart, energetic, and refreshingly clever as he fiddles with unique views on the world…continuously brings something new and exciting to stale topics.” He’s performed at over 200 colleges across the country and he has headlined shows across the world, appearing in international comedy festivals the Montreal just for laughs, Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the Iveagh Gardens Comedy Festival in Dublin. I got platinum miles yo! – Seaton Smith once said. Originally starting in Washington DC, he now lives in NYC.

Ted Alexandro has been a fixture on the NYC comedy scene for decades. Time Out NY named Ted “A lynchpin of the NY comedy scene” and “one of the funniest comedians working today.”

The NY Times called Ted “Crafty, thoughtful and extremely funny!”

Ted has appeared on Kimmel, Conan, Letterman and Comedy Central. He has five comedy specials and currently tours with Jim Gaffigan.

Michael tried standup comedy on a dare while a student at the University of Notre Dame. He was soon emceeing Fighting Irish pep rallies and growing 70's style sideburns to do extra work in "Rudy". Upon graduation, he moved to New York City and took a job in advertising but, when his neck became irritated from shaving every day, he re...

Zainab Johnson is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer from Harlem, NY who was recently hailed by Variety as being a Top 10 Comic To Watch. Zainab’s comedy is based on her unique point-of-view, which was shaped growing up as one of thirteen siblings in a Muslim family. Zainab can currently be seen playing the role of Aleesha on the Greg Daniels Amazon series UPLOAD and hosting Netflix’s 100 Humans, a social experiment where 100 individuals take part in interactive experiments exploring sex, happiness, torture and all the other aspects of being human. Zainab is a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NY as well as the Comedy Store and Improv in LA. She's made appearances on Late Night with Seth Meyers, HBO's All Def Comedy, MTV's Acting Out, and NBC's Last Comic Standing. She had a breakout performance at The Melbourne Comedy Festival and regularly returns to the Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.