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Lineups announced for Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle

The lineups are out for the Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle on Thursday, May 6 at the Aloft Louisville Downtown from Louisville Laughs.

In this popular comedy show, four comics from Louisville and four comics from Lexington do their best to make the crowd laugh, and the audience votes on which city is the funniest.

Tickets are $8 for general admission or $25 to reserve a table that seats up to four. Tickets are available at Red Pin Tix.

Seating is limited. Only three tables were available as of Monday, so get your tickets in advance and come out and enjoy a great show.

Round One

Louisville’s Hillary Boston vs. Lexington’s Ferris Delaney

Hillary Boston

Ferris Delaney

Round 2

Louisville’s Ryan Riker vs. Lexington’s Cathy Perkins

Ryan Riker

Cathy Perkins

Round 3

Louisville’s Jeff Toy vs. Lexington’s Mike Fields

Jeff Toy

Mike Fields

Round 4

Louisville’s Will McKenzie vs. Lexington’s Jeremiah Martin

Will McKenzie

Jeremiah Martin

One knowledgeable local comedy audience member predicts that Lexington will win and may even sweep all the matchups. So come out and support your city.

Also on the show will be host Creig Ewing of Louisville Laughs and veteran comic Mike Nilsson to entertain the crowd while the votes are tallied.

Mike Nilsson

Doors open at 7 p.m. Come early to the Aloft and enjoy a drink at the Corner bar and relax and shoot a game of pool in the comfortable lobby.

Traveling comic putting on shows to benefit the homeless

Comedian Elvis Mujic (Moo-yich) travels the country performing in homeless shelters and putting on shows to benefit the homeless. He has performed at more than 100 shelters and traveled to 48 states.

He will be putting on two benefit shows in the Louisville area this week:

Elvis Mujic

Elvis will be joined by local comics, including June Dempsey, Jeff Toy and Jake Hovis.

Guests are asked to donate new socks and underwear. He is also seeking donations of gently used items such as hats and gloves, backpacks, blankets and hoodies.

Learn more about Elvis and his journeys — such as performing at 50 Waffle Houses in 28 days — on his website.

Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated May 2

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

Here are the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know.

TO SIGN UP FOR COMEDY OPEN MICS

Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up

Mondays — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville. Message Chris Cognac on Facebook

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. Show up and sign up. Contact June Dempsey with questions: JuniperLDempsey@gmail.com

Thursdays — Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky. Purchase ticket to Open Mic Night at The Laughing Post. Contact thelaughingskullky@gmail.com

COMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Sunday, May 2

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

9:30 p.m. — Comedy Attack! open mic, with guest host Cleveland Jackson, Kaiju

Monday, May 3

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 4

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

8 p.m. — The Socks & Undies Comedy show, a benefit for the homeless, Big Al’s Beeritaville, 1715 Mellwood Ave.

8 p.m. — Fringe X, performance art and comedy show, Logan Street Market

Wednesday, May 5

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Misty Stine and special guest Aaron Montez, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 6

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle Louisville Laughs , Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8 p.m. — The Socks & Undies Comedy show, a benefit for the homeless, Slammers Bar and Grill, 900 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville, Ind.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 7

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jenn Snyder with The Possum, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 8

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jenn Snyder with The Possum, Planet of the Tapes

8 p.m. — Pre Mothers’ Day Comedy Show with DD Rainbow, Cavaliers Inn

9:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 9

Happy Mothers’ Day!

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, May 10

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 11

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, May 12

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host John Smothers and special guest Creig Ewing, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 13

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 14

7:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jacob Williams, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 15

7:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jacob Williams, Planet of the Tapes

9 p.m. — Comedy Night In Georgetown with Lee Kimbrell, 21st in Germantown

9:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 16

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, May 17

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 18

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, May 19

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Alex Whittenburg and special guest Mike Fields, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 20

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy with Kelly Collette from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 21

7:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Joe Deuce with Larry Starks, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 22

7:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Joe Deuce with Larry Starks, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 23

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

5 questions with Lexington comic Mike Fields

Mike Fields is a Lexington, Ky., based comic, who was born and raised in West Virginia. Although Mike may be new to comedy, he has hit the ground running.

He is a two-time featured performer at The West Virginia Comedy festival and Cincinnati’s Brew HAHA Comedy Festival. He has also opened for America’s Got Talent’s Ryan Niemiller and Last Comic Standing’s Dale Jones.

Mike has been performing at comedy clubs, festivals and shows all over the United States. He is fast becoming one of the area’s favorites, and he’s definitely a comic you won’t want to miss.

He will be one of the comics representing Lexington in the Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle on May 6 at the Aloft Louisville Downtown.

Tickets for the show are $8 each or $25 for a table that seats up to four and are available here.

Lexington comedian Mike Fields will be at Aloft Louisville Downtown May 6

Louisville Laughs: How did you get into comedy?

Mike Fields: I’ve enjoyed standup since I was a child; and I made trying standup my New Year’s resolution in 2018. I fell in love with it, and it’s been a big part of my life ever since. 

2. What is the strangest place you have performed?

The strangest show I’ve done and hope I’ll ever do was in Bellafontaine, Ohio, in a bar, where the stage was next to 17-foot taxidermied giraffe. The owner had also made a cane out of the giraffe’s manhood and loved showing it off.

3. What has been your comedy highlight so far?

The biggest highlight so far is a tie; either performing at Cincinnati’s Brew Ha Ha Comedy Festival or my first club feature booking with Dale Jones at The Caravan Comedy Club. Both were great experiences!

4. You also produce shows at Pivot Brewing in Lexington. What’s the best and worst part of working with fellow comedians?

Producing shows is stressful, but the best and worst part is the same, bookings. You get to meet some great people, network and hopefully make friends in a town you’ve not done comedy in. But, it also shows you how not to act.

A lot of comics really sell them selves in strange, very brash ways. But it’s a small price to pay to book a show with comedians I respect and admire. 

5. What’s something about performing standup that people don’t understand?

I don’t think people realize how much work goes in to being good at standup comedy. You put yourself through a lot, traveling, trying to figure how to make your act work and doing terrible shows just so you can get a few minutes on stage. Writing jokes is difficult, especially when you try to appeal to the widest audience possible. But it’s definitely worth all the effort.

5 1/2: Do the Lexington comics have a chance against the Louisville comics?

I’m hoping for a great show. I hope we can win, but I’m just looking forward to performing with some of my good friends from both cities. 

You can find Mike on Twitter at @MpF_KY, on Instagram at @mike_isnt_funny and on Facebook at Mike Fields.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated April 22

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

Here are the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know.

Thursday, April 22

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase from Louisville Laughs with Sean Smith, Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 23

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — An Evening with the Authors, Planet of the Tapes

8:30 p.m — Ovations Comedy Night with headliner Robert “SweatyHands” Day, The Laughing Post, Georgetown, Ky.

9:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, April 24

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8:30 p.m — Ovations Comedy Night with headliner Robert “SweatyHands” Day, The Laughing Post, Georgetown, Ky.

9 p.m. — Rico Lovelace, Cavaliers Inn

9:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, April 25

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, April 26

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, April 27

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, April 28

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Creig Ewing and special guest Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, April 29

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 30

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

9 p.m. — Comedy Night at the Barrel Room with Sean Smith and Rich Ragains, 622 Main St., Shelbyville

9:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 1

Happy Derby Day

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Kentucky Bill — Let’s Get Weird for Derby! Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 2

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, May 3

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 4

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, May 5

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Misty Stine and special guest Aaron Montez, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 6

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle Louisville Laughs , Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 7

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jenn Snyder with The Possum, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 8

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jenn Snyder with The Possum, Planet of the Tapes

8 p.m. — Pre Mothers’ Day Comedy Show with DD Rainbow, Cavaliers Inn

9:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 9

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, May 10

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 11

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, May 12

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host John Smothers and special guest Creig Ewing, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 13

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 14

7:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jacob Williams, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 15

7:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Jacob Williams, Planet of the Tapes

9 p.m. — Comedy Night In Georgetown with Lee Kimbrell, 21st in Germantown

9:30 p.m. – Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 16

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Featured comedian — Nashville’s C.J. Walton

C.J. Walton started standup four years ago and has not looked back .

Her style of comedy is unique and observational. Being a teacher, she loves to draw you in. She also loves to point out the obvious and bring you into her world.

She has performed from Nashville to Chicago, from Huntsville to New Orleans.

C.J. will be performing at the Aloft Louisville Downtown on April 22 on the Thursday Comedy Showcase with Louisville Laughs. Tickets are free but are required to limit crowd size and are available here.

She also is an actor and has done commercials for Cook’s Pest Control, Smile Dental, O’Charleys and the Kentucky Lottery.

She produces her own bi-monthly comedy show called Loose Lips, The Drunken Comedy Show, and stars in a scripted reality TV talk show called Let’s Chatt with CJ.

She likes to shock people. So say hi to C.J!

“Good guys come last, because they let their woman come first.”

C.J. Walton

You can find C.J. on Instagram at @nashvillepremierehostess on Twitter at @TheactressCJ and subscribe to her channel on You Tube.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated April 16

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

Here are the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know.

Friday, April 16

7:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

8:30 p.m. — Roast War Championship Louisville, 21st in Germantown

8:30 p.m. – Tabari McCoy, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

9:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, April 17

7:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Laughter Over Louisville Comedy Show, Prestige by Luxe, 7015 Raggard Road

8:30 p.m. – Tabari McCoy, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

9 p.m. — The MrBikey Comedy Experience, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

9:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, April 18

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, April 19

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, April 20

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, April 21

7 p.m. — Wednesday Night Workout comedy show with Melissa Doran and Will McKenzie, Logan Street Market

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Peter Swanz and special guest Goo McIntyre, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, April 22

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase from Louisville Laughs with Sean Smith, Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 23

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — An Evening with the Authors, Planet of the Tapes

8:30 p.m — Ovations Comedy Night with headliner Robert “SweatyHands” Day, The Laughing Post, Georgetown, Ky.

9:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, April 24

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8:30 p.m — Ovations Comedy Night with headliner Robert “SweatyHands” Day, The Laughing Post, Georgetown, Ky.

9:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, April 25

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, April 26

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, April 27

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, April 28

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Creig Ewing and special guest Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, April 29

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 30

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

9 p.m. — Comedy Night at the Barrel Room with Sean Smith and Rich Ragains, 622 Main St., Shelbyville

9:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 1

Happy Derby Day

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

9:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 2

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, May 3

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 4

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, May 5

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Misty Stine and special guest Aaron Montez, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 6

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle Louisville Laughs , Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 7

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Matt Fulchiron and Jenn Snyder, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 8

7:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Matt Fulchiron and Jenn Snyder, Planet of the Tapes

8 p.m. — Pre Mothers’ Day Comedy Show with DD Rainbow, Cavaliers Inn

9:30 p.m. – Matt Holt, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 9

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

5 questions with Cincinnati comedian Zach Wycuff

Zach Wycuff is a 27-year-old comedian from Cincinnati, who has also worked as a zoo security guard, probation officer and youth minister.

He is one of the funniest and nicest comics in Cincinnati, often making fun of his church-centered upbringing.

He will be performing at the Thursday Comedy Showcase at the Aloft Louisville Downtown on Thursday, April 22. Tickets are free but are required to ensure proper spacing and are available here.

Louisville Laughs: How did you get started in comedy?

Zach: I got started in college after a mentor of mine here in Cincinnati told me about how he used to do improv. I always loved comedy growing up and didn’t realize that it existed in places that weren’t New York or L.A.

I thought there was some sort of Harry Potter school of Jokecraft and Clownery, and until that point, I had been waiting for Seinfeld to show up at my door and say “Yer a comedian, Zachy!”

What is the Cincinnati comedy scene like these days?

 The Cincinnati comedy scene is full of so much talent that it’s equal parts inspiring and annoying. Like I would think doing comedy in a mid-sized city like Cincy that I would be some sort of big fish in a little pond but no; there’s a lot of pretty big fish in this mid-sized pond.  Everyone is good and always forcing me to up my game.

I try to make space for the newer folks because the same grace was extended to me as I was coming up and want to do the same for others. Although for some particularly talented youngsters I haven’t entirely ruled out pulling a Nancy Kerrigan.

Much of your comedy pokes gentle fun at your Christian faith and upbringing. Is it difficult to find just the right tone?

Great question! “Gentle poking” sounds like something my youth pastor would teach me to be against. Definitely it is.

I make fun of the thing because I love it and am very much in it. I like Jesus but don’t necessarily love all the BS people try to attach to His name.

So it’s hard to sometimes say what I mean in a way that works for my mom and also doesn’t sound like I just came from youth group. But the fun part is figuring it out!

You have been a probation officer and a youth minister. How are those jobs alike?

I’ve found most of the jobs I’ve had have been like being a wet blanket. I’m a heat-seeking missile for fun; I find it and blow it up.

I also think I really just want the best for people and want to do my best to gently guide them in a way that feels honoring and loving, but sometimes that can feel like dad coming downstairs to the sleepover and telling everyone to turn off the Nintendo and go to sleep.

Have you ever performed at a show in a bar or some other venue and thought to myself, “This is not my crowd?”

Despite my background, I feel very at home in a bar or wherever. The worst time I had with a “this isn’t my crowd” moment was when I was hired to perform for a function celebrating volunteers at a local library. What they didn’t tell me is that the gig would be for primarily 65-80 year olds in a brightly-lit room before noon.

If you were making a formula for a bad comedy show, this would be it.

Thankfully their vision wasn’t good enough to see my pit-sweat through my shirt. It was the longest 20 minutes of my life. The worst was when I would make fun of myself and then they would laugh, because I knew they could hear me and it wasn’t a hearing-aid issue.

I talked to a lady in the front row about jazz for 5 minutes and she got the biggest laughs of the set. I should’ve guessed they wouldn’t like me. Librarians main job is telling people to be quiet. I wish they had told me to do that.

You can follow Zach at @wach_zycuff on Instagram and Twitter. He will tell you jokes that are super funny if you’re not a librarian! Thanks friends!

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated April 8

Jeff Bodart is at the Caravan April 8-10

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

Here are the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know.

Thursday, April 8

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Jeff Bodart, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 9

7:30 p.m. – Jeff Bodart, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Raanan Hershberg with Mandee McKelvey, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Jeff Bodart, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, April 10

7:30 p.m. – Jeff Bodart, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Raanan Hershberg with Sean Smith, Planet of the Tapes

8 p.m. – Rae’s Boom Boom Room comedy show, Tracks Bar & Grill

9:30 p.m. – Jeff Bodart, The Caravan Louisville

10 p.m. — Raanan Hershberg with Sean Smith, Planet of the Tapes

Sunday, April 11

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with host Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, April 12

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, April 13

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, April 14

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host John Smothers and special guest Zach Wycuff, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, April 15

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8 p.m. — We Still Like You with hosts Mandee McKelvey and Chris Vititoe, Planet of the Tapes

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 16

7:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

8:30 p.m. — Roast War Championship Louisville, 21st in Germantown

9:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, April 17

7:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Laughter Over Louisville Comedy Show, Prestige by Luxe, 7015 Raggard Road

9 p.m. — The MrBikey Comedy Experience, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

9:30 p.m. – Spencer James, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, April 18

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, April 19

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, April 20

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, April 21

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Peter Swanz and special guest Goo McIntyre, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, April 22

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase from Louisville Laughs with Sean Smith, Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 23

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — An Evening with the Authors, Planet of the Tapes

8:30 p.m — Ovations Comedy Night with headliner Robert “SweatyHands” Day, The Laughing Post, Georgetown, Ky.

9:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, April 24

7:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

8:30 p.m — Ovations Comedy Night with headliner Robert “SweatyHands” Day, The Laughing Post, Georgetown, Ky.

9:30 p.m. – Mike Faverman, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, April 25

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Monday, April 26

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, April 27

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, April 28

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Creig Ewing and special guest Keith McGill, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, April 29

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, April 30

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

9 p.m. — Comedy Night at the Barrel Room with Sean Smith and Rich Ragains, 622 Main St., Shelbyville

9:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 1

7:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

9:30 p.m. – Melissa Doran, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 2

6 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown

Featured comic: Andrew Riggs

Andrew Riggs has been performing standup comedy for about three years.

He is a father, music/movie fanatic and people-watching enthusiast. 

He recently moved from Louisville to New Jersey where he is performing comedy and is close to his wife’s extended family.

He has a dry, self-enhancing humor.

“I like short jokes, but I also like being able to laugh at myself,” he said.

“The Salem Witch Trials must have set card tricks back 200 years.”

Andrew Riggs

“Nothing runs like a Deere, except whatever car I’m in.”

Andrew Riggs


“Teeth whitening is mouth gentrification.”

Andrew Riggs

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