2023’s Top 100 LA Comics to Watch (40-21)
40. Luke Schwartz
Luke Schwartz is funny as fuck. There’s no denying that and anyone who does has to answer to me. Enough formalities. Hey Luke. On May 16, 2022, I had the good fortune to perform on Potluck at your home club the World-Famous Comedy Store. I had a really good Potluck set and now I have a thirst for blood. Please consider me for Potluck again soon.
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39. Alex Hanna
Alex Hanna has been doing incredible things. For example, he hosted his first ever Potluck on the night I had a really good Potluck set. Even afterwards, Alex was like “Wow, that was actually a high energy set.” His words Luke, not mine. Please pick me for Potluck again soon.
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38. Frank Castillo
The King of Roast Battle who I got on board the night I had a really good Potluck set after years of him watching me bomb talking about the show Bones. World-Famous Comedy Store paid regular, Frank Castillo will tell you I really brought the heat that night. Please pick me for Potluck again, Luke?
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37. Cooper Lyden
Future of comedy and door guy at the World-Famous Comedy Store, Cooper Lyden happened to be working the Original Room the night I had a really good Potluck set. He might vouch for me. Come on Luke. Emily had the night off. I saw I got her assistant get on board which was validating on an emotional level but it’s simply not enough to satisfy my thirst for blood.
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36. Josh Potter
One of the funniest comedians on earth, Mr. Josh Potter also got up the night I had a really good Potluck set and he’ll tell you I got fucking applause breaks for the deviled eggs bit Luke. I wouldn’t say I killed cause I’m humble but other people would cause they’re honest.
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35. Brandon Brickz
I used to think Brandon Brickz was kind of an asshat. There are some moments I still think he is, but that’s neither here nor there. The truth is, this asshat is a testament to how funny you can get if you remain dedicated to this shit. I saw him murder in the Belly Room one night in October and I was proud of him. He is light years ahead of the comedian he was when I first got to LA and watching comics figure shit out and get good is what I love the most about this business. Honestly, it’s a cool thing to witness and I’m excited to watch his Belly Room special. That, and he happened to be working the night of my really good Potluck set. Maybe he’ll vouch for me if Cooper Lyden doesn’t.
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34. Guam Felix and Jessica Wellington
These hilarious comedians, podcasters and wonderful souls seen here having a heart-to-heart chat about how they missed my really good Potluck set cause they had to work the patio that night. It’s possible they popped their heads into the OR. I guarantee you they would’ve been like “Man, he’s committing to this Wicked Witch act out.” I mean, for all we know that happened cause I was getting laughs and applause breaks that were probably heard in the hallway, Luke. Honestly, if Joe Rogan were anywhere in the building at the time, I would’ve been on his podcast by now.
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33. Dylan Sullivan
Okay fine, Dylan has been in Austin for the last two years. But he’s effortlessly funny, a joy to watch, and frankly, just a genuine dude who Austin is lucky to have. Yes, even more so than they are to have Terry Black’s BQQ whose brisket I still have dreams about. Also, we went on a ride along to mics around LA a few months ago and I pretty much murdered at every place we went to. Maybe he’ll tell Luke how good at comedy I’ve gotten so I can satisfy my thirst for blood.
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32. Logan Guntzelman
The fantastic Logan Guntzelman was working the booth that night. Like Roast Battle champion Frank Castillo, Logan spent many years watching me eat shit on stage was probably like “Holy fuck, Ian’s actually having a really good Potluck set.”
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31. Jessie “Jetski” Johnson
There’s no denying I brought a lot of joy running around pretending the microphone was a broom screaming “It’s PISCES season! It’s PISCES SEASON!” even if I overdid it a little bit. I have enough self awareness to realize that. That’s right Jessie “Jetski” Johnson. No more Bones bit. All peaks! No valleys!
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30. Joel Jimenez
I don’t even think Jessie “Jetski” Johnson’s former Kill Tony bandmate was a door guy yet when Uncle Rooster had his really good Potluck set. By the way Luke, my nickname is Uncle Rooster. It’s on my koozie. Point is, if Joelberg were there, he’d tell you first hand that the Jasmine Made Soup shit was the perfect crescendo for my really good Potluck set to end on.
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29. Saul Trujillo
Every time I go to the World-Famous Comedy Store, I get excited about comedy. I get excited about the comedians I see, the process we go through to develop an idea that truly means something to our very core for the sake of a laughing audience. I get excited about comedy’s past, present, future, the camaraderie of it all, and the sheer caliber of talent that exists in that iconic landmark at any given moment. Saul Trujillo is absolutely no exception and there isn’t a doubt in my mind his name will be on the wall all in due time. It just sucks Saul wasn’t working the night I had a really good Potluck set cause Uncle Rooster has a thirst for blood and his word could’ve allowed me to quench it.
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28. Hormoz Rashidi
Alright, Luke Schwartz. I will sign a 5-year contract to make the World-Famous Comedy Store my new official home club. It sounds silly on paper, but these lists get tens of thousands of clicks. That’s good publicity for the club, and all I ask is you keep this offer between us cause I’m afraid if Reeta finds out, she will beat me over the head with her laptop.
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23. Matt Lockwood
I don’t know what else you want from me Luke. I’ve been sending my e-mail every Friday. I’ve been showing face. I even offered to commit legally binding treason against my home club the World-Famous Hollywood Improv. Treason Luke! I don’t think you see the gravity of my proposal. I fear all of the door guys and food runners are going to knock the everliving shit out of me outside The Lab. Shit, one night Rocky’s guys had me surrounded after I tried selling them beer koozies. Michael Evans had brass knuckles out. Jason Yanakis had nunchucks. Ric Rosario had a flamethrower. A fucking FLAMETHROWER Luke! Tough as nails, Reeta emerged from the foggy shadows and was like “Back off from Uncle Rooster!” but not before Devyn Perry got me in the eye with a chicken tender, and I don’t know if Reeta will save me this time on account that her laptop will surely be broken from smashing it over my head cause of my proposal to get you to pick me for Potluck through contractual treason. If this were the 70’s, I’d be taken out back by Gary Cannon’s jokes and they’d beat me to a pulp. Yes. What little material Gary Cannon has is that old! Ughhhh, Luke. Please don’t make me do what I’m about to do…
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22. Ian Ira Rousso
2022 was pretty good to me. I found my voice and on April 23rd of this year, I will be recording my debut comedy album titled Sorry Again at Q.E.D. in New York. Get your tickets if you’re going to be in that neck of the woods. I am running that shit at Oeno Vino in Atwater Village January 28th. There’s only 8 tickets left before it sells out and unlike the McRib, Sorry Again won’t be back so get your tickets to that. Sorry I had to flex like that, Luke. You know how show business can be. That being said, next time you’re hosting Potluck, can you get me up on Friends and Family if there’s room? I can give you an industry comp for the Oeno Vino show in LA if you’d like.
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21. Liz Glazer
Liz Glazer is undeniably funny. There’s no denying that. She’s also hosting my album recording. Again, get your tickets if you’re going to be in NYC on April 23rd. And I know what you’re thinking. You’re trying to tell me there are 20 LA comics who are worth watching over Liz Glazer who’s not even in LA but has a ton of New York contacts who might be able to put you up in the weeks leading up to your album recording cause the crush bit isn’t going to keep itself fresh??? Who the shit could those 20 comics be? And for that matter, why? Click next to find out!