Dry Bar Comedy Season 2, Episode 32: Matt Knudsen: Good News

1

Zoltan Kaszas: Cat Jokes

Zoltan Kaszas was born in Budapest, Hungary and raised in San Diego, California. He first stepped onstage at the age of nineteen and he was hooked immediately.

46 min

2

Moody McCarthy: The Good Jew

Moody was born "Matthew" in Syracuse, NY, into a rambunctious household with six siblings. (They're Irish...somebody had to get a nickname.) He began doing comedy in 1992 and was soon hired by Syracuse's top morning radio show to cover sports and write jokes, his first loves.

39 min

3

Kevin Bozeman: Clean and Unfiltered

In 1999, Kevin found himself in the real world with no real job skills and a strong desire to work an hour a day.

45 min

4

Johnny Beehner: The Flamingo Special

Johnny Beehner puts on a funny show. He's got everything you want from a comic: He's silly, he's likeable, and he's fun.

42 min

5

Paul Morrissey: A Real Humdinger

Paul was raised as a sports fanatic in the tiny town of Owego, in upstate New York. After four years of playing college basketball, somehow he graduated.

39 min

6

Steve Mazan: Humblebragger

Steve Mazan shot out of the famous San Francisco scene that produced comedy legends such as Robin Williams and Dana Carvey.

43 min

7

Chris Voth: Cashmere

Chris Voth is an accomplished comedian, a licensed teacher, and a published author. Voth made his debut late-night television appearance on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

42 min

8

Keith Barany: Dude... Seriously?

There's no doubt Keith Barany delivers the laughs, every single time he hits the stage. As a tested and veteran touring pro, Keith could explain for hours about the subtle skill set he employs to make the laughs happen.

38 min

9

Scott Novotny: A Trip to Goofyville

Scott Novotny brings his high-energy goofyness to the live audience at DryBar.

42 min

10

Sam Adams: Incoherently True

Smooth. Clever. Hilarious. These words are often used to describe Sam Adams as a comedian, public speaker and Master of Ceremonies.

43 min

11

Lucas Bohn: 2 Cool 4 School

LUCAS BOHN is energetic with an edge. The perfect blend of schoolboy charm and bad-boy charisma, his comedy is both smart and audacious.

41 min

12

Warren B. Hall: Mostly Kid Stuff

Simply put; Warren B Hall is not what you're expecting. He purposely avoids using the white vs black angle done by many mainstream black comedians.

47 min

13

Sean Peabody: Peabody in Provo

He is often mistaken for the bouncer, security guard or bachelorette party stripper but rarely a comedian…until he takes the stage.

38 min

14

Dwayne Perkins: Please Believe It

Dwayne Perkins has earned a spot in today's elite class of stand-up comics with appearances on Comedy Central and on Conan.

49 min

15

Scott Losse: Okay

Scott Losse is a stand-up comedian from Seattle, Washington. He is married and has two chihuahuas. Scott has performed at Portland's Bridgetown Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Sketchfest Seattle, Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival, Treefort Music Fest and lots of places that aren't festivals.

44 min

16

Frances Dilorenzo: The Problem Solver

Frances takes the stage full of energy and ready for fun. Frances does one thing you don't see many female comics do…physical humor, and she delivers it with every silly bone in her body.

40 min

17

Drew Barth: Shoulda Tried Harder

Drew Barth is one of the fastest rising comedy stars in the Northwest. Born just outside the city of Seattle, what started as a dare in high school has become a full-time career.

43 min

18

Dennis Regan: DennisLand

The King Of Queens writer Dennis Regan comes swinging hard with his quick wit and flawless delivery. The laughs just keep on coming in "Dennisland".

41 min

19

Andy Hendrickson: Left Field

Andy Hendrickson has multiple TV appearances including: The Late Show with David Letterman, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Gotham Comedy Live, NBC/Seeso's The Guest List and more.

40 min

20

Steve Bruner: Simply Put

Steve Bruner looks like a perfectly normal guy—until he opens his mouth. He's delivered his laser-sharp humor on Comedy Club Network (Showtime), An Evening at the Improv (A&E), Into the Night (ABC), and The Byron Allen Show (NBC), to name a few.

43 min

21

Jessi Campbell: Sharpest Knife on the Porch

Jessi Campbell has recently been seen on Last Comic Standing. She was the 2015 Campus Activities Magazine Female Performer of the Year, an award she was also nominated for in 2013.

45 min

22

Tyler Boeh: Wait for It

Who goes from being a mild-mannered nationally recognized college a-capella group vocal percussionist to becoming a high-energy, intelligent, physical, and downright silly beatboxing comedian?

43 min

23

Shayne Smith: Prison for Wizards

Former Gang Member, current comedian, future famous comedian. Shayne Smith is the runner up in the Wiseguys' 2015 Funniest Person In Utah competition, winner of the 2015 Salt City Comedy Superstar contest and most recently voted best Alternative Comedian of 2016 by City Weekly.

39 min

24

Rex Havens: Women and Children First

Rex has been delighting comedy audiences for 20 years, in world-famous comedy clubs like The Improv, Catch-A-Rising Star, Funny Bones and Zanies, on television for Showtime, Comedy Central and Comic Relief, on radio with Bob & Tom and NPR, cruise ships worldwide, and corporate clients including GM, American Express, Texaco, 3M, Coca-Cola, IBM, Toshiba, Lowe's, Johnson & Johnson, Ameritech, Proctor & Gamble, State Farm, Quaker Oats, Verizon and the IRS ("Working for the IRS is the only sure way to get money from them."), and numerous non-profit and charitable organizations, such as St.

45 min

25

Tony Deyo: Sleep When the Baby Sleeps

Tony Deyo is a stand-up comedian known most notably for his sharp, quick material and near-perfect comedic timing almost certainly gained from his years as a professional symphony musician.

37 min

26

Andrew Rivers: Laffy Taffy

Andrew's very personal and fun storytelling comedy, combined with his exemplary work ethic has earned him high praise from some of the best comedians in the business.

42 min

27

Arvin Mitchell: Circus Purpose

With an array of impressions, stories, gestures and faces, Arvin's memorable performance is sure to please. As the former co-host of BET's Club Comic View, Arvin has been featured on Kevin Heart's "One Mic Stand", Tony Rocks "The Funny Spot", as well as entertaining our troops abroad.

42 min

28

Tim Slagle: Team Mammal

Utterly old and running a lengthy budget deficit, Tim Slagle blames reptiles, the Gallery of Frigid Air, happy endings, and Nigerian royalty.

25 min

29

Al Goodwin: Badgerine

Big Al connects with his audiences--getting them to appreciate the lighter side of their own lives relating his observations and experiences.

38 min

30

Jay Whittaker: Safe for Work

Jay Whittaker is a comedian, actor, host and writer hailing from Los Angeles & Salt Lake City. He's been seen on the Food Network and even featured in USA Today.

39 min

31

Tom Ryan: Off the Verge

Over the years Tom Ryan has worked steadily at comedy clubs, concert venues, corporate functions and colleges across the U.S.. He has also made national television appearances on Showtime, A&E Comedy Central, and… Three times on "The Late Show with David Letterman!".

37 min

32

Matt Knudsen: Good News

Matt Knudsen was born in Hawaii, raised in the Mid-west and sailed around the world as a merchant marine. As an actor, Matt shared the big screen with Oscar winner Sean Penn in Gangster Squad, or you may also recognize him from his appearances in shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Key & Peele, Workaholics, The League, Big Love, Boston Legal or Malcolm in the Middle just to name a few.

41 min

33

Kjell Bjorgen: I'm Sorry, But I Won't Apologize

Kjell began his comedy career in Los Angeles, California. He gained some notoriety when featured in both the Chicago comedy festival and Montreal comedy festival.

37 min

34

Tom Mabe: Dysfunction Junction

Tom has been profiled in People magazine, called "gut-busting hilarious" by The New York Times, and given a perfect 4-star rating by the New York Post.

40 min

35

Mike Toomey: Welcome to My World

With his Sharp Delivery, quick wit, and unique style, Mike Toomey has been a favorite at comedy clubs and special events since 1982.

41 min

36

Andy Peters: Bargain Basement

Andy Peters will get you. Where you sit, stand or hide. Wherever. Peters is a stand- up comedian who enjoys getting to the audience like no other.

34 min

37

Cory Michaelis: Bad Teacher

A teacher by day and comic by night, Cory Michaelis keeps his act edgy enough to keep the audience from feeling like they’re in his 10th grade History class. He cleverly tells short stories and jokes that try to get audiences to think but are silly and absurd as well. Cory is a regular in all of the clubs in the Pacific Northwest and has headlined clubs, colleges, casinos, and weird bars all over the country. He didn't win the 2013 World Series of Comedy (semi-finals), and the 2012 Seattle international Comedy Competition (SICC), or the 2014 Tacoma Comdy Content (2nd) but he took another crack at the SICC and made the 2014 finals.

42 min