Joe List

Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his work in contemporary comedy. List began performing stand-up in Boston shortly after graduating from high school and later established New York City as his home base. He regularly headlines comedy clubs across North America and is a frequent performer at the Comedy Cellar in New York City. His observational style and self-deprecating humor have contributed to his following and a range of television and film credits.

List's television appearances include performances on "The Late Show with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," and multiple appearances on "Conan." He was a finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and recorded a half-hour comedy special for Comedy Central. List is also featured in Season 2 of the Netflix series "The Stand Ups." He has performed at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, the Vancouver Comedy Festival, and the Oslo Comedy Festival.

List has released several stand-up comedy albums, including "So Far No Good" and "Are You Mad at Me?," both through Comedy Central Records, with regular airplay on Sirius Radio. His specials, such as "I Hate Myself," "This Year's Material," and "Enough for Everybody," have attracted large audiences online. His specials on YouTube have accumulated millions of views. List also released the comedy special "Small Ball" on YouTube.

In addition to stand-up, List co-wrote and starred in the comedy-drama film "Fourth of July," directed and produced by Louis C.K. He directed and appeared in the documentary "Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian." In podcasting, List co-hosts the weekly podcast "Tuesdays with Stories" with comedian Mark Normand and has hosted "Mindful Metal Jacket" and "Joe and Raanan Talk Movies" with comedian Raanan Hershberg.

List is open about his personal experiences, including achieving sobriety after struggling with alcohol addiction, which influenced his career and personal growth. His willingness to address vulnerability and personal challenges is a defining aspect of his work in stand-up comedy, film, and podcasting.