Funny Stop Comedy Club Welcomes comedian Anjelica Scannura!
Anjelica Scannura is a comic who is currently splitting her time between TO and NYC. She's performed at prestigious venues such as Massey Hall and The Wilbur, and is the 2024 Winner of the Boston Comedy Festival. She is the first Canadian woman to win the competition. You can stream her EP with JFL Originals on all audio-streaming platforms and hear it on Sirius XM Comedy Club. She's also done viral woman-on-the-street content for Just For Laughs.
She's taped for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and Don't Tell NYC (coming soon). She’s opened for Shane Gillis, Joe List, Krystyna Hutchinson, Stavros, Rachel Feinstein, Colin Mochrie and Greg Morton.
She toured the US for the first time ever in 2024, headlining at the Cleveland Comedy Festival, Rogue Island Comedy Festival and appearing at Limestone Comedy Festival, 10000 Laughs Festival and West End Comedy Festival.
Also an actress, her credits include Disney’s Camp Rock, CTV’s Satisfaction, PBS’s Frankie Drake Mysteries, TIFF feature Manson My Name is Evil, and Little Italy on Netflix.
About Michael
"Michael Oddo's Interest in entertainment began at age 6 when he was taught how to make sponge balls appear and disappear.
As a teenager, Michael became interested in hypnosis and began his studies to become a certified Hypnotherapist (Hypnotist). Michael achieved this title through theNational Guild of Hypnotist in 2001. Michael decided polished up his skills as a stage hypnotist by attending a workshop with Las Vegas Hypnotist Marc Savard on Stage Hypnosis. Michael entered the Order Of Merlin in 2017 with the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Michael countinues entertaining audiences across the country by performing outrageously funny magic and hypnosis for public, private, and corporate events.
With Michael's skills as a magician and hypnotist, he has been able to capture people's attention by entertaining them with his humor and wit.
Through the years, Michael has also appeared on television and radio programs such as the WDJQ , WQMX, KEKB, KREX TV (Colorado), The Fox Kids Club, WBNX Channel 55, State of the Arts, Public Access Channel, just to name a few."
Michael's Website
ROAST BATTLE CLEVELAND - SATURDAY LATE SHOW
From the Sunset Strip’s World Famous Comedy Store to three seasons on Comedy Central, the original Roast Battle insult competition launched “Roast Battle League (RBL) in 2023. The “Fight Club for Comedians” has expanded worldwide in a league format to discover the best roast writers in the world. Comedians go head to head in a verbal battle of wits and insults.
The league consists of 8 US cities and 8 international cities, one of which is right here in Cleveland, Ohio. Roast Battle Cleveland, which was previously known as The Ad Hominem Attack Show, is the longest running Roast Battle showcase in the Midwest, starting shows in 2016. Now rebranded, it truly is Cleveland vs. The World.
Funny Stop Comedy Club welcomes comedian Ran Barnaclo!
A born & raised Cincinnati comedian, Ran Barnaclo has proven himself a front runner in the local scene after winning the title of 2017's Funniest Person in Cincinnati. Ran has also been nominated as 'Best Comedian' in Best of Cincinnati's 2018,19,21 locally voted contests. Ran's comedy is full of calculated descriptions, crowd work, and riffs that have audiences ( in the case of one woman in Peoria, Illinois) puking on a table laughing. His storytelling abilities are so detailed that they can take the crowd out of their seats and into the mind of this scream artist. Ran has been able to build a fan base at his home club, Go Bananas Comedy Club, in Cincinnati. He has shared the stage with national headliners such as Chad Daniels, Sean Patton, and Kyle Kinane. Please listen to his podcast “Rumble Lips.”
Thank You and Good Evening.
Sean Lynch
Sean Lynch has been a comedian and writer for MTV, Food Network, Spike TV, Comedy Central and Amazon Prime as well as getting his own pilot for VH1. He also works as an announcer for television , video games and radio.
Sean has been on the stage (in front of a crowd, and not just the janitor) at the premier comedy clubs in New York City, including Carolines, Broadway, and the Underground Comedy Lounge. Co-Founder of The Napa Valley Comedy Festival - A 10-Day Multi-Venue Festival celebrating Stand-Up, Sketch, Improv, and Films & Animation made by comedians.
You won't want to miss Sean Lynch's hilarious stand up and characters on drinking, being Irish, friends, pop culture and everything else. Sean has headlined for multiple successful Funny Stop Comedy Club holiday special shows and we are glad to have him back for a full weekend of laughs during this appearance.
About Jason Russell
Born to a white mother and a black father, Jason had to learn how to be funny! Like most comedians, finding a way to be silly in class was a way to get attention from classmates and teachers! Some teachers were amused, others had no sense of humor!
Every Saturday night, Jason’s family would have a family party with chips, candy bars, and watch SCTV and SNL. Watching the different characters on TV, Jason would try to imitate them. That’s when he started creating voices and doing little skits for family and friends!
Watching Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor, Jason was inspired. He says, “I remember watching Jim Carrey on Evening At The Improv and thinking how cool he was and saying to myself how I would love to be a comedian.”
His first real taste of the stage was in high school, where he was picked to host a school talent show. Jason even asked some of the teachers if he could do an impression of them on stage, but they said, "No!” Having felt so comfortable up on stage, he began to think, ”Maybe I could do stand-up!”
Jason’s comedy style is silly, full of different characters and unforgettable facial expressions. His strong personality and explosive energy lets audiences know right from the start that this is going to be a ride! Never using dirty language, his show is a cross between Richard Pryor, Jim Carey, and his high school Gym teacher, Mr. Clacus!!
Other credits include…
Dry Bar Comedy special
Jason has been seen in a Documentary called "Crossing The Lines," Interracial Comedians
Extra work on the TV show "Prison Break"
Jason has worked with Martin Lawrence and Patti LaBelle.
Jason also placed 1st in two comedy competitions.
Jason's Website: https://www.jasonrussell.lol/about
This week's headliner is New York comedian Brendan Eyre!
About Brendan Eyre:
Brendan Eyre is one of the country's top young comedians. His laid-back, observational style is a hit with audiences across the country. He has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers on NBC, Comedy Central, is a regular on Sirius Satellite Radio, and his comedy has racked up over 20 million views on TikTok (a platform he still doesn't really understand). Brendan's debut album Desiree, was a hit on both the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts. Also, he has a blue belt in jiu-jitsu, and his weight fluctuates wildly.
The human embodiment of that little dance white girls do when you give them food, Mike Eaton, is a lovable oaf and sweaty comedian from Austin, TX. A storyteller at heart with riveting, hilarious tales about that time he almost died or that other time he also almost died - none surprisingly having to do with his own heart - Mike’s comedy feels like old denim. It’s comfortable, loose, and relaxed. Yeah, it’s got some wear on it, but that's why you love it. There’s a reason Mike has opened for comedy staples like Tone Bell & Louis CK and been featured on prominent festivals like Skankfest, SXSW, and the Nashville Comedy Festival- and that reason is obviously bribery. When this two-time Austin Roast Battle champion is not taste-testing drugs or releasing his own flavor of ice cream (for real), he can be caught perpetually giggling on stages all across the country or hosting his podcasts Giggleboys and I Could Eat.
From the Sunset Strip’s World Famous Comedy Store to three seasons on Comedy Central, the original Roast Battle insult competition launched “Roast Battle League (RBL) in 2023. The “Fight Club for Comedians” has expanded worldwide in a league format to discover the best roast writers in the world. Comedians go head to head in a verbal battle of wits and insults.
The league consists of 8 US cities and 8 international cities, one of which is right here in Cleveland, Ohio. Roast Battle Cleveland, which was previously known as The Ad Hominem Attack Show, is the longest running Roast Battle showcase in the Midwest, starting shows in 2016. Now rebranded, it truly is Cleveland vs. the World.
Join us at Funny Stop Comedy Club for our Thursday Night Show! Each Thursday show will vary as we may have Co-Feature Contests or a special guest. This Thursday at Funny Stop Comedy Club is John Brown & Friends! End your weeknight laughing with your friends down at the Funny Stop Comedy Club!
Get ready to laugh, think, and maybe even gasp a little. Gerard Michaels is a stand-up comedian, writer, and award-winning content creator who’s redefining what it means to be bold and brilliant on stage. With a style that’s equal parts fearless, thoughtful, and undeniably funny, Gerard’s comedy pulls no punches — taking on politics, culture, and everyday chaos with biting wit and an irresistible charm.
You may have seen him lighting up stages across the country, heard him on popular podcasts like Slick & Thick, or caught his viral sketches online. Gerard’s content has reached millions, and he’s quickly becoming one of the most talked-about voices in comedy today.
Whether you’re a fan of sharp satire, clever storytelling, or just need a night of unforgettable laughs, Gerard Michaels brings it all. If you haven’t seen him live yet, now’s your chance — this is comedy that sticks with you long after the mic drops.
Carl Strong has shared the stage with such entertainment luminaries as Gladys Knight, Chaka Kahn, Dionne Warwick, Guess Who, and Smokey Robinson. His universal appeal is reflected by the varied venues in which he has performed. From “An Evening at the Improv,” and the BET Network to “Politically Incorrect,” “Comedy Central,” “Full Frontal Comedy” and MTV’s “Half Hour Comedy Hour,” Carl Strong has the ability to entertain…anyone!
Carl grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a Master’s degree in Psychology. Carl then went on to pursue his dreams as a stand-up comedian for 30 years, residing in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for 27 years.
In 2010, Carl was diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure). Initially, he underwent an ablation, cardioversion, placement of a pacemaker and internal defribrillator.
All of which only helped for a short time. With his heart functioning only at 15%, Carl amazed his doctors by carrying on with his work, traveling across the country doing what he loves most, making people laugh with his unique brand of comedy.
With heart functioning continuing to deteriorate and the days on the waiting list for a heart transplant increasing, a benefit was held for Carl amidst a wave of prayers and support. On May 8, 2013, Carl underwent a second major surery, having his much-awaited transplant.
Almost a year and a half after surgery, Carl feels he has been given the greatest blessing imaginable and is deeply motivated to be reconnected with the national stage and sharing his comedic message of hope and inspiration.
Don is best known as co-host of VH1 Classic’s hit heavy metal talk show series, ‘That Metal Show’ where legends of rock hang out to discuss their past and current projects in front of a live studio audience. Rolling Stone Magazine dubbed the program one of the 50 Best Reasons To Watch TV! He also co-hosted Beer Money,’ a fast-paced, non-traditional sports quiz show airing on SNY (SportsNet NY). He is currently co-hosting a new rock web-series with former Fox News correspondent and fellow rock fan, Juliet Huddy, on BlondeandCrossbones.com.
Amongst his many accomplishments, Jamieson’s 2 stand-up CDs, Live & Hilarious and Hell Bent For Laughter, on Metal Blade Records hit the Top 20 on iTunes and Top 10 on the Billboard comedy charts, and his third for the label, ‘Communication Breakdown, drops April 21st. He is proudly sponsored by Monster Energy Drinks and Coldcock Whiskey.
Jamieson’s proudest moment is becoming an Emmy Award-Winner for his work on HBO’s ‘Inside The NFL’. Don and long-time comedy partner, Jim Florentine, lent their brand of humor to the popular sports show; writing, producing and performing sports-themed comedy sketches.
The two have also collaborated on the hidden-camera DVD and Comedy Central web series, ‘Meet The Creeps’ as well as a series of prank call CD’s, ‘Terrorizing Telemarketers’, heard regularly on the Howard Stern radio show. He is also a joke writer for the country’s best celebrity roaster, Lisa Lampanelli and spent many years as Andrew Dice Clay’s steady opener.
Don’s stand-up act brings his everyday take on life with an added dash of sarcasm for good measure. He’s able to make people laugh at things they wouldn’t normally laugh at and then laugh again at that realization. Besides performing in clubs and theaters all over the country he also performs stand-up at rock festivals such as Rock On The Range, Monsters Of Rock Cruise and Metallica’s Orion Music + More Festival where he was introduced by drummer Lars Ulrich.
Don started his career as one of the young and talented comedy minds at MTV, helping to launch the careers of comics like Jon Stewart, Kevin James, and Jay Mohr, But unbeknownst to many, Don was spending his nights on the local comedy scene developing his own comic style.
About Michael:
"Michael Oddo's Interest in entertainment began at age 6 when he was taught how to make sponge balls appear and disappear.
As a teenager, Michael became interested in hypnosis and began his studies to become a certified Hypnotherapist (Hypnotist). Michael achieved this title through the National Guild of Hypnotists in 2001. Michael decided polished up his skills as a stage hypnotist by attending a workshop with Las Vegas Hypnotist Marc Savard on Stage Hypnosis. Michael entered the Order of Merlin in 2017 with the International Brotherhood of Magicians.
Michael continues entertaining audiences across the country by performing outrageously funny magic and hypnosis for public, private, and corporate events.
With Michael's skills as a magician and hypnotist, he has been able to capture people's attention by entertaining them with his humor and wit.
Through the years, Michael has also appeared on television and radio programs such as the WDJQ, WQMX, KEKB, KREX TV (Colorado), The Fox Kids Club, WBNX Channel 55, State of the Arts, Public Access Channel, just to name a few."
About Keith Carey:
Keith Carey is a comedian/writer/idiot from Long Beach, California. He’s written for Comedy Central, Netflix, SiriusXM and more. You may have seen him on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, including a roast performed fully nude. He has two standup albums, Forever Nap and Partylicious, and was one of the hosts of the cult favorite podcast Mean Boys.
From the Sunset Strip’s World Famous Comedy Store to three seasons on Comedy Central, the original Roast Battle insult competition launched “The Roast Battle League (RBL) in 2023. The “Fight Club for Comedians” has expanded worldwide in a league format to discover the best roast writers in the world. Comedians go head to head in a verbal battle of wits and insults.
The league consists of 8 US cities and 8 international cities, one of which is right here in Cleveland, Ohio. Roast Battle Cleveland, which was previously known as The Ad Hominem Attack Show, is the longest-running Roast Battle showcase in the Midwest, starting shows in 2016. Now rebranded, it truly is Cleveland vs. The World.
Join us at Funny Stop Comedy Club for our Thursday Night Show! Each Thursday show will vary as we may have Co-Feature Contests or a special guest. This coming Thursday we have John Brown & Friends! End your weeknight laughing with your friends down at the Funny Stop Comedy Club!
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