Monday
David Dyer
David Dyer has been performing stand-up at clubs and corporate events for over twenty years. He’s worked with some of the best performers in the industry including Drew Carey, Lewis Black, and Kathleen Madigan. He’s appeared regularly on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show as well as Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. and in the past, he contributed to ABC’s Politically Incorrect. He frequently contributes and guest co-hosts on The Tony Gates Morning Show? on 97 WLAV FM in Grand Rapids, MI. He’s won The Grand Rapids Magazine Comedy Joke Off; a competition that put him up against the best comedic talent in the State of Michigan. David’s interesting and sometimes twisted take on life will make you say, “Hey, that happened to me, too even if it didn’t. It’s weird, I know.” Check out his new comedy short, “Crab Grass.” Follow him on twitter and facebook. Visit his website here.
Tuesday
Ms. Pat
Let’s start with Ms. Pat hasn’t lived the life of your typical comedian. Born to a single mother of 5, living on welfare in a tough West end neighborhood of Atlanta, Ms. Pat learned early on she would have to fend for herself in this world. Her Grandfather ran a “bootleg” house where as a kid Pat learned how to roll the drunks for food money. She had her first child at 14 and her second child at 15, “I knew I wasn’t going to college so I figured why not get an early start on my family”. She became a drug dealer in her teens known by the street name “Rabbit”. “I figured there were two things I could do in my neighborhood to earn money, either sell drugs or sell p*@#$y”. At 16 she purchased her first Cadillac. During her teens she was shot twice and arrested numerous times. At 19 years of age she met a man, and with his help and encouragement decided to get out of the “life”. “I was so tired, I thought for sure I was going to end up dead. He was 21 and a military vet and he showed me a way out”.
At 19 with two toddlers and a new husband she is handed 4 more young children from her sister who was struggling with drug addiction. The next 10 years of her life are spent raising those 6 children. Part of that process included visits to the welfare office for food stamps and Section 8 housing assistance for her sister’s children. It was during these visits that Ms. Pat was first told she had a talent for telling funny stories. In 2003 with her case-worker’s encouragement she decided to go on stage and appeared at the Open-Mic-Night at “The Pub” in Atlanta. From the moment she stepped on stage she knew she had found her place. She began pouring punch lines across stages at the rate other moms pour milk at the counter.
With a comedy career now spilling over 9 years this powerful woman brings an honest, in your face, and hilarious perspective to her shows. She has appeared on TV Guide Network’s “Standup in Stilettos”, and Nickelodeons “Mom’s Night Out”. She has an upcoming appearance on BET’s “Comicview” this fall. She is a regular guest on the syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, and appears on Katt Williams DVD “Kattpacalypse”.
Ms. Pat currently resides with her husband and three children in Indianapolis. Follow her on twitter and facebook here. Visit her website here.
Costaki Economopoulos
Costaki Economopoulos is a comedian, true, but he’s also a football fan. Those two factors alone make him the perfect candidate to give us a comedic look back at the NFL each week with his new feature that’s also been picked up by The Huffington Post and Bleacher Report. With his Greek heritage, it’s not surprising that he’s been described as a “joke philosopher,” and we’re sure he’s not the only one saying that. Costaki is also a talented joke writer who’s punchlines have been heard on “The Tonight Show,” Showtime, BET, and MTV. Follow Costaki on facebook and twitter. Visit his website here.
Pat McAfee
Pat McAfee is Number 1 on the field as the punter for the Colts, and he is number one in the hearts of sports fans in Indianapolis. Well, at least he’s in the top 10. Drafted in 2009 out of West Virginia University, McAfee has not only been an important part of the Colts specials teams (and emergency QB if needed), he’s also become one of the faces of the franchise off the field. Follow Pat on twitter. Check out the Pat McAfee Foundation.
Wednesday
Dave Dugan
Dugans Aren’t Losers is the name of Dave Dugan’s latest comedy tour and forthcoming CD, both peppered with Dave’s dry, laidback everyman style that has led to several national television appearances including The Arsenio Hall Show, HBO, COMEDY CENTRAL, FOX, A&E and VH-1.
Dugan’s unique humor and observations have also led to over 200 appearances on the nationally syndicated BOB AND TOM SHOW… (where his portrayal of the mean-spirited, politically incorrect, adult bully Bart McCallister has become a fan favorite.)
In addition to headlining at theaters and clubs around the country, Dave’s ability to adapt to each audience and customize content to best fit their industry has made him a highly sought after emcee and corporate comedian. An award-winning voice actor, you have likely heard Dave on national commercials such as Bacardi, Erie Insurance, Suzuki, Bass Pro, etc. In addition, he is heard weekly on FOX SPORTS ONE as a voice for NASCAR RACING promos and features. Follow Dave on facebook. Purchase his live comedy at his website.
Tom Mabe
Everyone from Paul Harvey to the New York Times has proclaimed comedian Tom Mabe a ‘Comic Superhero’ for tackling pesky telemarketers, junk email, bad customer service, and other topics that irk us all. By making audiences across America laugh for over 15 years about the annoyances of modern life, Tom proves that it pays to think creatively. When it comes to thinking outside the box, he’s nowhere near the box. He can help your team ignite a creative spark, too. Visit his website. Follow him on twitter.
Thursday
Chris D’Elia
Chris D’Elia is quickly becoming one of the most sought after young comedians and actors in the comedy world, with Variety naming him one of their “Top 10 Comics to Watch.” D’Elia currently be seen starring as Danny on NBC’s new comedy Undateable which is starting it’s second season. He previously starred opposite Whitney Cummings on NBC’s multi-camera comedy Whitney. D’Elia quickly became a regular at the Hollywood Comedy Clubs where he performs multiple times a week. Best known for his physical humor, he is currently on his Under No Influence Tour, a 33 city tour across the country. In December 2013, he released his one-hour standup special for Comedy Central, White Male. Black Comic. He has also appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, as well as on Comedy Central Presents. D’Elia’s other credits include Comedy Central’s Workaholics, TBS’ Glory Daze and Showtime’s Live Nude Comedy. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Visit his website here. Follow him on twitter.
DC Benny
In the hard-hitting New York comedy world, D.C. Benny is a heavyweight contender. His unorthodox style of comedic story-telling, seasoned with original characters, has earned him a rabid fan base of all shapes, sizes, shades and ages over the last 26 years.
As an English major at the University of Maryland, he entered a talent show where he got big laughs doing impressions of all of his professors. He soon became a fixture at local comedy clubs in the D.C. area, before moving to Brooklyn NY.
Once in New York, he made a name for himself as a white comic who was happy to work the urban rooms in addition to performing at the mainstream comedy clubs.
Benny killed on his first tv appearance on Showtime At the Apollo and has since performed in all over the U.S. and toured internationally.
Many of his fans know him from his dramatic film and tv roles. He has been seen on multiple Law and Orders, had a long run on the soap As The World Turns, and has been in many feature films such as Freedomland with Samuel Jackson and John Singleton’s Illegal Tender.
He has also been in numerous national commercials for Verizon, Dell, Volkswagon, Wendy’s, and was the main character in the Budweiser “How You Doin’?” Superbowl spots.
His Comedy Central half hour is one of the highest rated in the networks history, and he was a semi-finalist on Season 2 of Last Comic Standing.
His weekly comedic story-telling show, Urban Myth, became an underground staple, where performers such as Dave Chapelle, Ben Bailey, Jim Gaffigan, Marc Maron, Jim Norton, and Colin Quinn would drop by and tell their true, funny, stories.
Benny still lives in Brooklyn with his wife and animals, where he works on his writing projects, fiddles around with old Land Rovers, and makes his own sauce.
Friday
Donnie Baker
Due to the fact I’m still on probation much of my background is sealed in Court 7. I swear to god it is. You can look it up but good luck getting access because the new judge is a dick and I’d say it right to his face thru a privacy fence. Again!
A lot of people think my Mom Phyllis is my real mom. Well, she ain’t! She’s the one who basically raised me from a little bad ass in adult diapers because I was born with a condition called “Pork-a-phatitis.” Let’s just say my pork sword needed more leg room and regular pull ups wouldn’t fit me. I wasn’t even able to do regular push ups until my arms grew out when I was 14 years old. I was raised in a strip club named XXXandues when my Mom Phyllis (Sheena/Vegas/Champagne) basically ran the place. And she made more money in one summer with a broke arm than most the other girls put together. And she couldn’t even push her boobs together like they could. So you know she’s fire ass hot!
I got my first boat when I was 17 years old. I’ve had 4 boats since including the one I’m trying to sell. When I do sell it, I’m going to get a bigger boat, so take that Mitchell. The worst place to be in life is between boats. I’ve been there too many times and I swear to god I’m never going back to that dark place. I love my boat and hate to see it go. But I’ll never sell my 7 trophies which are still in the front window at Discount Karate. I probably know more about the marshal arts than anybody I know of!
My best friend for life is Scotty Winkler. Scotty is good people and the only honest, friend I can truly trust. I can’t wait until he gets out. Me and Scotty have been with more hot girls than anybody I know of. He was the one who introduced me to Angel Skinners. And I was the one who told him about Patty Fergusons. Looking back it’s kind of like the circle of life because now I’m with Patty and he’s been with Angel. I know. Twilight zones. Scotty is also the only other friend I have who really understands what its like to live and think like the harvest wolf. Welcome to the pack Scotty!
My job sucks. I work for somebody who ain’t even qualified to be a supervisor. And I’d say it right to your face Randy! Dishman hired me anyways and rumor has it your days or numbered anyways. I’m tired of breaking down cardboard boxes for minimum wage especially the boxes are maximum weight. I could sue your ass. And who gave you the right to take FICA out of my check? So Shut Up Randy!!
My Uncle Sonny has played cards with a lot of famous people including Burt Reynolds. I think David Coverales is why rock n roll is still alive today. And my goal is to push Trojan rubbers to keep working until they find one that fits me! I’ve put stretch marks in a can coozie before so do the math! If you have any other questions about my background you can look it up or call my pager to ask me right to my face. Visit the website. Follow him on twitter.
Guy Torry
Guy Torry is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. Known as “Torry” by college friends, Guy attended Southeast Missouri State University, the alma mater of fellow comedian and St. Louisan, Cedric The Entertainer. His comic genius was evident to fellow students during these college years. Guy often held impromptu comedy “slams” in dorm breakrooms, leaving fellow students in stitches. Like his brother Joe, he left Missouri for Hollywood to find success in comedy and film. He actively supports his brother’s “Give Back The Love” Foundation, a St Louis charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged children with basic needs such as clothes and school supplies. Visit his website. Follow him on twitter.