What Makes You Laugh?

Erin Braselmann is a Richmond based comic. You can catch her in the area at almost any open Mic. She is performing on Friday the 23rd at Hudson Valley Comfy Clash, and the Gold Lion Mane Event on Saturday the 24th Erin will also be featured in the First Coast Comedy festival in Jacksonville FL in November.

Samantha Lukasiewicz is a Richmond, Virginia based comedian with a sharp wit, big opinions, and a knack for finding the funny in everyday life. Her comedy blends storytelling, observational humor, and an unapologetic take on getting older, getting weirder, and trying to make sense of life along the way. Originally from New Jersey and now firmly rooted in the South, Samantha brings a uniquely Yankee-meets-Southern perspective to the stage.

Samantha has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy in the North AND South. She has opened for TJ Miller, Luke Capasso, Howard G., Ellen Skrmetti; an...

Taylor Martin-Benson is a regular at Coalition’s monthly open mic competition, Champions. You might also catch her at the Sunday Open mic at Bottom’s Up Pizza, every 2nd & 4th Monday at Strangeways, or every other Tuesday at Chiocca’s. Taylor is a Richmond based comedian, her favorite comedians are Caleb Hearon, Mary Beth Barone, Robby Hoffman, and Liza Treyger! From bean farm to bean funny, we can’t wait to see Taylor hit the stage soon!!

Atlanta based improviser and clown, Jess K Sky is launching a non profit, connecting fundraisers with low cost to free comedic entertainment. The touching story behind the name honors beloved late local comedic improviser: Tommy Fudge. Tune in for the full story! Go to laughingmatterscorp.org to learn more!

CeeKay Brown is an international comedian currently based in Barcelona, she’s done stand-up comedy in at least 5 different languages and countries so far! Known as Anne Hathaway’s silly side quest, CeeKay Brown is a hilarious and incredibly passionate comedian based in Barcelona. She’s currently wrapping up her rescheduled tour of America in NYC and will be performing at Rogue Island Festival on October 9-11! She has an extensive background in theater and has dabbled in clowning! Don’t miss a show! Sign up for punchup.live/ceekay

Jamie Mack is a DC based story teller, in her former life and career she was an investigative journalist, Today you can find them on stage reciting poetry and performing stand-up comedy. Her three favorite comedians are Richard Pryor, Tig Notaro, and Norm Macdonald. Working in special education by day, nightclub comedian Jamie Mack has evolved from shock value jokes to clean comedy and currently runs a monthly bookclub! Check her out @jamiemack_blt

Will Minor is a comedian based in Richmond, Virginia- local audiences know him well as he has hosted just about every venue in town! Currently he is the host of Brave Captain’s open mic: The Crow’s Nest on Monday Nights- he also draws all of the posters for his show. Will is also the co-host of 3 Shots in Pod Bonnie Cardwell. He’s interested in booking more shows in cities like yours! Check him out @killwillvolume1 !

Andy Rodman is an Atlanta based standup comedian, voiceover artist, and author. He is the creator of the 45-minute comedy album Valet Trainer and the author of the book Superteam: The League of Professional Heroes—a project he fully produced, recorded, and voiced himself as an audiobook.

His book is available on Amazon and Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Superteam-Audiobook/B0CFW43T6T and his standup comedy can be found on this website and youtube!

@jess_k_sky is a member of clown duo @pound_foolish_comedy who were just nominated for an All The Laughs comedy award. They will be performing at the @allthelaughsatl comedy festival September 25-27th in Atlanta! This Saturday Jess is hosting a workshop where she will be teaching improvisers to use clown techniques to build bigger, bolder characters, improve physicality, and create a commanding stage presence (because that’s where clowns SHINE! ✨ August 30th she will be performing in the Kodi Mae @luckykodimae birthday cabaret @tellerproductions Jess will be joining us again in September for some very exciting news...

Kade Wonders is a hilarious comedian based in Richmond, Virginia. They will be hosting Sunday Night Open Mics @bottomsuppizza they also cohost @basiccitybeerco_rva chaos night, every other Wednesday with @charlie__waring you may catch Kade hosting Don’t Tell and you can get tickets to see them live @dcimprov August 21-25 on kadewonders.com

Ryan Heiss (pronounced H-ice) is... Well, what ISN'T he? Ryan is an improv comic, a clown, a comedy and horror writer, a musician, a game designer, an animator, and even a rapper. He has been known by many names, including but not limited to: Street Shirt, Charlemagne Duplantis, and CoolGuyCoolGuy. Ryan makes sketch comedy with his friends from college as the group Sweetweenie. His bombastic sets at No Shame Atlanta have been met with critical praise and, more importantly, lots of laughs. WMYL Merch: https://whatmakesyoulaughpodcast.dashery.com/

Jordan Phipps is co-headlining Game of Jokes with Brian Crozier at Starrhill Beer Hall and Rooftop on August 1st! When asked her top three comedians she said Nikki Glaser (specifically her roasts), Jordan Jensen and Taylor Tomlinson!

When asked who his 3 favorite comedians were Mark Orintas said Jessica Kirson, Gianmarco Soresi with a toss up between Wanda Sykes and Sarah Millican! Mark will be co-hosting Comedy and Cocktails with Julie Fisher on August 13 at Chainbridge Distillery in Oakland Park Florida. Come out and support the show featuring some of South Floridas best comedians, get your tickets at markorintas.com !

*this episode contains some technical difficulties so we apologize for the audio quality of this virtual recording.

Swafford is an Atlanta based comedian who performs clean comedy that he hopes feels like watching a light-hearted sitcom. He is a recurring guest on the Animation Destination podcast, and can be seen frequently at Wali World, No Shame Atlanta, the Laughing Skull Lounge, and whatever church, showcase, or event he has swindled into booking him.

Mike Engle is the host of Game of Jokes at Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop, every first Saturday of the month. Game of Jokes is an Open Mic Comedy Competition and it will be celebrating it's 9th year in September! Mike also hosts an annual charity show: Punks Bring Presents! Check out his album : Personal Pizza on bandcamp: https://mikeengle.bandcamp.com/album/personal-pizza

Swetha Ramesh is a D.C. based stand-up comedian but you can also cath her in many of the major cities alog the east coast from Philly to Raleigh. She is part of a super fun and exciting show coming up at the DC Improv on July 29- "Badar Tareen’s BrownTown isn’t just a comedy show – it’s a fan-favorite celebration of top South Asian comedians (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, etc.) from across the nation. As the DMV’s largest South Asian stand-up show, every BrownTown performance has sold out, and it’s back at the DC Improv. Expe...

Drag King? Trans, disabled, veteran, comedian! Lesbian Bear! Aspiring Bimbo! Too many labels!- That's J.D. in her own words. J.D. has the spirit of a classic entertainer, often inspired by classic movies and musicals, she could very well add torch singer to her ever growing list of labels and talents! Check her out at Hackers tonight 06/27 in Virginia Beach or StarrHill for Game of Jokes on July 3rd!

Marisa Rigot is a hilarious Richmond based stand-up, sketch and improv comic. Marisa, Donna Boyd, and Blake Carlson host a comedy variety show Miss America 2009) that will melt your face off! Their next extravaganza is set for August, with details tbd.

Kelly Barnes is another awesome Richmond based comedian with a love for sketch, you can catch her live with Chew Your Food live at Virginia Rep Theater 6/14/2026. Tune in for her self proclaimed terrible Jim Carrey impression. "I'm pretty sure I'm my own soulmate" Kelly, on being an only child.

Florence J Foley kicks us off with the first episode of What Makes You Laugh! Catch her in Get Well Soon, Live!