SNL's Chris Redd on WGN...

Stand-up comedian Chris Redd got his start right here in Chicago. He stopped by WGN Morning News while in town for a big charity event. Be sure to watch till the end where he gently roasts the morning news crew about not getting picked for the new WGN global news show...

The Crowd Work Special...

Came across this "Crowd Work" video from Andrew Schulz, It's a few months old but probably still better than 80% of Netflix comedy specials. If your a big comedy nerd - this guy should be on your radar for sure.

Enjoy.

Meet Tony Baker!

Meet Tony Baker - A super funny stand-up comedian based out of Los Angeles but travels all over the country. We saw Baker perform here in Chicago recently at House of Blues and he killed it. He also makes hilarious animal voice over videos, which are as funny as as anything out there on the internet - for real. Hilarious stuff. Keep you eye out for him in your local comedy club, or subscribe to his YouTube channel - which has a ton of new content.

BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS

The Ringers is an all-new stand-up series hosted, curated, and produced by legendary comedian Bill Burr and All Things Comedy. The series features "the best of the new best" comedians, with every episode spotlighting three performers. Each comedian is interviewed by Burr immediately before hitting the stage. The Ringers debuts Friday, January 10 at 11:00PM ET/PT on Comedy Central.

And oh yeah  - Chicagos own JOEY VILLAGOMEZ IS IN IT!

Full schedule of premieres and featured comedians:
Friday, January 10th: Rosebud Baker; Jordan Temple; Josh Adam Meyers
Friday, January 17th: Kiry Shabazz; JF Harris; Rick Ingraham
Friday, January 24th: Ismael Loutfi; Luke Schwartz; Eleanor Kerrigan
Friday, January 31st: Caleb Synan; Chase Bernstein; Joey Villagomez
Friday, February 7th: Steph Tolev; Ron Taylor; Mark Ellis
Friday, February 14th: Gavin Matts; Brenton Biddlecombe; Punkie Johnson

Chicago's own Pat Tomasulo!

Pat Tomasulo is a television personality, stand-up comic, writer and producer based out of Chicago.
He is currently the sports anchor for Chicago’s WGN Morning performs stand-up all over Chicago and the Midwest, headlining clubs like Zanies and the Laugh Factory. 

Check out this tight clip from the Chicago Laugh Factory.