Dry Bar Comedy: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Dry Bar Comedy Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Josh Blue: The Disabled List
Jan 1, 2020 · 25 min
Josh Blue's second special arrives this Saturday, December 4th! Comedian, Paralympian, and musician, Josh Blue riffs on copper healing bracelets, American disgrace in the Paralympi
Cam Bertrand: Sophisticated Ignorance
Jan 1, 2020 · 25 min
Cam shares his outlook on relationships and life through the eyes of a 23-year-old in a way that everyone can relate to.
JJ Barrows: Doodle All Day
Jan 1, 2020 · 32 min
JJ Barrows was raised in South Carolina as the middle child of a preacher's family. Having always felt a little different, JJ uses humor to navigate through the realities of life,
Joe Larson: Champion
Jan 1, 2020 · 30 min
Joe Larson, the son of a working comedian, started comedy at an early age and has always had a knack for making light of any situation.
Richard Sarvate: Missed the Window
Jan 1, 2020 · 25 min
Richard Sarvate quit his ten year programming career in Silicon Valley to be a stand up comedian. Oops! Now he spends his nights poking fun at tech jobs, talking about his experien
Chris Cope: Baby Face
Jan 1, 2020 · 24 min
Chris Cope, a Florida transplant now living in Los Angeles. The city has been good to Chris in just 4 short years he's appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tosh.O, Laughs on Fox.
Nick Guerra: Enjoy Life
Jan 1, 2020 · 34 min
Nick Guerra is loved by comedy audiences in clubs, corporate events, private parties, and colleges across the country, this guy tickles everyone's funny bone with his cool but ener
Joey ILO: Just Work With What You Got
Jan 1, 2020 · 30 min
Making jokes and being wild and silly had been seen as a weakness for Joey growing up in Wisconsin, but now it's what makes him unique and relatable.
Jason Russell: Beige Frosty
Jan 1, 2020 · 25 min
Like most comedians, finding a way to be silly in class was a way to get attention from classmates and teachers!
Shayne Smith: Alligator Boys
Jan 1, 2020 · 32 min
Stand-up comedian Shayne Smith delivers more stories about everything from a failed robbery to a wrestling match in the New York Subway and even saving the life of a dog in his sec
Jeremy Nunes: Neighborhood Sasq-Watch
Jan 1, 2020 · 27 min
Jeremy Nunes has drawn rave reviews from critics for his clever observations, unique storytelling style, and ability to improvise with his audience.
Karen Morgan: Go Dawgs!
Jan 1, 2020 · 27 min
In Karen Morgan’s experience, KonMari-ing doesn’t work on people; nut juice is not, and never will be, milk; and middle aged woman who walk together, save lives together.
Ryan Erwin: Vertical Claps
Jan 1, 2020 · 19 min
Two words that describe Ryan are sassy and gassy. He works by day as a middle school theatre teacher. He was awarded the 2018 Teaching Star of the Year winner by the Utah Middle Sc
Ken Rogerson: Way North of 40
Jan 1, 2020 · 27 min
Ken Rogerson, the funniest man you've never heard of, started his comedy career working the Chicago club circuit and at the famed Second City.
Dan St. Paul: Mocking the Suburbs
Jan 1, 2020 · 25 min
Dan St. Paul has been chronicling his life on stage for 30 years. After turning fifty, he discovered his body changing, "I'm a cylinder now."
Chris Young: Buoyant Mon
Jan 1, 2020 · 30 min
Chris Young is able to take real-life experiences and turn them into laughs that maintain a clean but funny appearance.
John Deming: Sadder Than Most Horses
Jan 1, 2020 · 24 min
One of the most exciting young comics in Utah, John Deming's shows are as unpredictable as they are side-splitting.
Rob Brackenridge: Legend Dairy
Jan 1, 2020 · 26 min
Rob's lifelong global travels have given his comedy a unique style that appeals to a wide audience. From Las Vegas casino crowds to colleges across the country, his keen ear for ac
Dylan Mandlsohn: Cruising America
Jan 1, 2020 · 23 min
Dylan Mandlsohn uses his own brilliant comedy to entertain and challenge social norms by pushing boundaries that promote forward thinking to his Stand-up audiences across this glob
Jeff Capri: Capricious
Apr 13, 2020 · 21 min
Jeff's ongoing comedy trek has enabled him to work alongside many respected entertainers, including Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Joy Behar, and Bill Burr.
Shawn Reynolds: Got Room For One More?
Jan 1, 2020 · 28 min
Shawn Reynolds is a nationally touring, clean comedian and funny dad of six who's not afraid to tell people he's also a trophy husband.
Jim Colliton: Please Take The Lunch
Jan 1, 2020 · 25 min
Jim Colliton addresses some housekeeping. If you have kids, get an industrial paper shredder. If you have a turtle with ADHD, don’t take it to the vet. If you have a dog, greet you
Chris Strait: Laugh Till You Run Out of Air
· 25 min
If your type of comedian is someone who reminds us all how funny we all are, Chris Strait is for you! No funny topic is off-limits for this California native… but he's just telling
Steve Soelberg: Pirate Hymns
Jan 1, 2020 · 32 min
Steve Soelberg is back, living his best life with appendicitis, and singing pirate hymns to make it though this set of fresh new jokes for you.
Maher Matta: Personally Speaking
Jan 1, 2020 · 23 min
Comedian Maher Matta has been performing standup comedy for nearly sixteen years. He has appeared on FOX's "Laughs TV", has performed at comedy clubs across the country, hired for
Maija DiGiorgio: Maija Pinion
Jan 1, 2020 · 27 min
In her comedy, Maija examines the complexities of what it means to be a mixed-race, multicultural woman through the context of trivial topics like dating, family, and daily observa
Ricky Glore: Dad Bod
Jan 1, 2020 · 22 min
Ricky Glore is a stand up comedian and comedy writer known for his high energy and confidence on stage. He has opened for some of the top comedians, including Tracy Morgan, Damon W
Matt Bergman: A Little Bit Balder Now
Jan 1, 2020 · 24 min
Matt Bergman has been honing his comedy craft since he was in college pursuing a degree in criminal justice. After graduating, he realized he was afraid of criminals and decided st
Steve Geyer: Twice as Old as I Used to Be
Jan 1, 2020 · 26 min
Beginning as a nightclub comic, Steve Geyer found faith traveling the circuit and then recognized the opportunity to make people laugh with clean comedy.
Josh Novey: Tickling Grizzlies
Jan 1, 2020 · 23 min
An Iraq War veteran, Josh has used his humor and easy-going stage presence to entertain thousands of people. Josh is a clean comedian, so every time he goes on stage you know the w
Bob Stromberg: I'm a Pretty Big Deal
Apr 7, 2020 · 23 min
Bob Stromberg is a funny man. For over forty years he's traveled the world performing his very unique and perfect blend of standup, story, and shtick.
Chelle T: It Just Got Real
Mar 29, 2020 · 19 min
Laughing is great medication and now the doctor is in. Chelle T has hit the scene and has brought with her a whirlwind of imagination, stage presence, and originality.
K-Von: Designer Muscles
Apr 1, 2020 · 22 min
K-von is the most famous Half-Persian comedian in the world. Raised by a religious family in Las Vegas; he's an expert at removing a bad word from a joke while keeping it funny.
Kevin Downey Jr: (Seriously), Please Pray For Me
Apr 3, 2020 · 21 min
New York City comedian Kevin Downey, Jr. was a finalist on America's Got Talent. He is a regular in Las Vegas, and has the pleasure of entertaining our troops around the world.
Marty Simpson: I Am Coach
May 8, 2020 · 28 min
Marty's act is filled with actual events from his life. Everything he says is a true story based on something that either happened to him, his kids, or that he made up entirely.
Robert G. Lee: Laughter's Still Legal!
Apr 16, 2020 · 24 min
Robert has combined his Christian world view with his Monty Python sensibility and written many Veggie Tales videos such as "Little Joe," "Gideon" and "Sheerluck Holmes."
John Branyan: Demeaning of Life
May 27, 2020 · 25 min
In November of 1990, John took the stage at an Indianapolis comedy club with the intention of getting comedy out of his system.
Jesse Egan: That's the Spirit
Apr 24, 2020 · 26 min
Jesse performs stand-up comedy all over the country and has opened for Chris D'Elia, Theo Von, Dane Cook, Doug Stanhope, Joey Diaz, Brian Posehn and many more.
Max Dolcelli: Funny is All Around Us
May 15, 2020 · 27 min
Max Dolcelli has appeared just about everywhere and done just about everything a comedian can do, performing in comedy clubs and comedy festivals in the U.S.
Brad Trackman: Thanks
Jun 9, 2020 · 26 min
Brad Trackman is a national touring comedian who has been featured as a stand up on CBS's The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Star Search wit
Bob Zany: I Think I Handled That Well
Aug 13, 2020 · 37 min
"He simply reaches into a bottomless grab bag of jokes, so smooth and effortless that it would be easy to overlook just how much talent and skill is behind the process'" -L.A. TIme
Tom Simmons: Peace, Love and Whatnot
Oct 30, 2020 · 31 min
Tom Simmons talks about living and raising his son with love and non-violence (and how he's losing his mind in the process)
Kabir Singh: Retiring Material
Mar 25, 2020 · 25 min
Kabir Singh is a huge crowd-pleaser with an abundance of energy, an in-your-face attitude, and clever material.
Myles Weber: Pug Life
Nov 7, 2020 · 25 min
Opening his set by describing himself as a series of white dudes, Myles Weber hones in on the humor of his life experiences in his special, joking about growing up in the hood, pla
LeClerc Andre: With All Due Respect
Nov 23, 2020 · 22 min
LeClerc Andre is having a breakout year as a featured New Face at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival.
Dave Dugan: Human Cannon-Ball
May 1, 2020 · 26 min
A one-of-a-kind delivery accompanied by impeccable timing and imaginative comedy angles has led DAVE DUGAN down the path to NATIONAL TV APPEARANCES and to RAVE REVIEWS from corpora
Mike Goodwin: WhatchaNotGoneDo Is Not Laugh At These Jokes!
Dec 1, 2020 · 25 min
A southern gentleman with a curious mind, love for people, and heart for God, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own.
Caleb Elliott: Diary of a Smooth Black Kid
Dec 7, 2020 · 23 min
One of DryBar's youngest comics, Caleb Elliot proves that age is anything but a setback.
Jasmine Ellis: Nobody's Queen
Dec 14, 2020 · 22 min
Jasmine Ellis shares her unapologetically hilarious takes on being a newly married millennial and why she could either be the best or worst employee in the world depending on the s
Jonnie W: Not My Cup of Tea
Jan 20, 2020 · 26 min
Jonnie W addresses the Tennessee-born stereotype. Whether or not he matches up to it, his voiced inner monologue is sure to leave you on his side when it comes to new country radio
John DeBoer: Put it On My Credit Card
Dec 18, 2020 · 27 min
His twisted observations of life, the world around him, and particularly how he has managed to screw it up, have earned John a reputation as one of the most consistently strong act
Michael Palascak: 1984
Jun 15, 2020 · 31 min
Michael Palascak started performing stand-up comedy in college but kept it a secret. People would ask, "What are you going to do after you graduate?" He'd say, "I'm pretty sure my
Helene Angley: Queen Size
Sep 15, 2020 · 23 min
Helene brings honesty to the stage that helps everyone relax-- and laugh at the joys and pains of aging, being a married mother of two and all that the generation gap brings!
Matthew Jenkins: I Also Have Merch!
Feb 13, 2020 · 22 min
Unfortunately, racism is still alive, but Matthew Jenkins has a few ways around it: naming your kid “Case Dismissed;" going to the state penitentiary for a degree; and reversing Si
Nick Arnette: Boomers and Hipsters
Oct 13, 2020 · 24 min
LA comic, Nick Arnette, riffs on starting to date grandmas, his border exchange policy, and why Baby Boomers are the coolest generation.
Scott Long: Life In Flyover Country
May 22, 2020 · 39 min
"Scott Long tosses out sharp and clever lines that remind you of the differences between funny people and true comedic artists." –Indy Star
Sid Davis: Baggage Claim
Aug 5, 2020 · 40 min
This former airline worker hilariously unloads side-splitting baggage on stage. Sid's humor is fueled with A.D.D., a wavering ego, and a grade school teacher wife who views him as
Aaron Woodall: Sad And Needy
Jun 23, 2020 · 35 min
Between his first and second special, Aaron Woodall's perspective transitioned from "a nice young man coming to grips with a dirty, cynical world" to a deeper introspection of his
Brian Bates: Uber Important
Apr 7, 2020 · 25 min
Brian Bates worked for nearly 20 years in corporate America before he launched a career in stand up comedy. His experience in the working world gives him a unique perspective on st
Kelly Terranova: A Man Named Kelly
Oct 28, 2020 · 39 min
Despite his name, Kelly Terranova isn't a beautiful, witty woman, but what he lacks in luscious flowing locks he makes up for in expressive observational humor.
Susan Jones: Lady Ha Ha
Oct 20, 2020 · 24 min
Susan Jones is a tenacious headlining comedian, writer, master of ceremonies, and motivational force with national touring experience.
Rob Little: Ado-Rob-Ble
Nov 17, 2020 · 33 min
Rob Little's outlook on life can be summed up in two words: Pure Optimism. In a recent interview he revealed, "In elementary school, kids would always pull food away from me at lun
Heather Mabbott: I Didn't Mean To Say That
Oct 1, 2020 · 27 min
Her quick wit and unique style has dazzled audiences all over the country. Heather is a clean comedian and has performed with some of the best, like Caroline Rhea, Jimmy Walker, Bo
Scotty K: Not Country Music
Dec 11, 2020 · 23 min
Scotty K proves that he is a jack of all trades, or at least of two: the guitar and comedy. In this set, Scotty refers to everything from Rascal Flatts to Stretch Armstrong. If you