Jesse Joyce
Aug. 6-8
You’re probably more familiar with this New York-based comic’s jokes than you are with his face: He’s written for everything from the Seth MacFarlane-hosted Academy Awards to nearly a dozen Comedy Central roasts, including those of Donald Trump, Justin Bieber and James Franco. But his true love is standup, where his undeniable charisma and observational humor really shine.
Andrew Santino
Aug. 13-15
It’s hard to determine what’s most impressive about this up-and-coming comic: his work in the short-lived ABC comedy Mixology, his role in the Yahoo! series Sin City Saints (starring Malin Akerman) or his prodigious red leg hair which earned him the nickname “Cheeto.” Decide for yourself when the proud ginger brings his best jokes to Madison.
Jon Dore
Aug. 20-22
According to his Comedy Central bio, this Ottawa-born comic’s favorite hobby is “wasting people’s time.” We call his bluff. Dore is an accomplished standup who has appeared as a correspondent on CTV’s Canadian Idol and on episodes of How I Met Your Mother and Inside Amy Schumer.
The Sklar Brothers
Aug. 27-29
For the last decade, twins Randy and Jason Sklar have been the face(s) of sports comedy. From their cult ESPN clip show Cheap Seats to their Sklarboro Country podcast on the Earwolf network, they’ve been making light of the often-ridiculous world of athletics. The best part? You don’t have to know a thing about sports to enjoy the Sklars’ offbeat, irreverent brand of humor.
Doug Loves Movies Podcast
Aug. 29
Los Angeles comedian Doug Benson is part slacker king, part media entrepreneur extraordinaire. Star of Super High Me, host of YouTube series Getting Doug with High, namesake for The Benson Interruption podcast and the late Comedy Central Benson Interruption television show, he is always working, albeit through a haze. Here, Benson brings his popular Doug Loves Movies podcast to the stage, engaging in riotous film-centric conversation with funny people.
