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PT Bratton, a comedian in Bowie, Md., started doing stand-up nine years ago after he and his wife saw a comedy show. A preacher since he was 14 and a military veteran, Bratton decided to give it a shot and has become one of the best comedians in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia area. He teaches at the Armed Service Arts Partnership and his special, "You're Welcome for My Service," came out in May. It's on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, Dish and Spotify.Follow PT Bratton:Instagram: https://www.ins...

Jacqui Marpa moved to Michigan from the Philippines when she was 15 years old. She'd studied up on America by watching High School Musical, so she was ready to perform when she got here. She began doing stand-up in Lansing, Mich., when she was 19 and has performed across the Midwest and made it to Sketchfest in San Francisco back in February. She's really funny, no matter what anybody in a bowling alley tells you.Follow Jacqui Marpa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquimarpa/Websi...

Erin Clough started doing stand-up at The Backline Comedy class in January 2023, mainly out of boredom. Since then, she's become and established member of the comedy scenes in Omaha and Lincoln, Neb. She performed at the Floodwater Comedy Festival in Iowa City, Iowa, in April and has big plans for the next year. She's got her dad in the audience to cheer for her, though he might be rooting more for some other comedians. Follow Erin Clough: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erincl...

Bob Beach is one of the best comedians in Utica, N.Y. He started doing improv at the Uptown Theatre in 2018 and began stand-up pretty soon after that. He's able to do that while working on his PhD dissertation on cannabis usage between World War I and World War II, something we all think about on a daily basis. He's expecting his first child, so he's had to step back on the improv side, but he's going to be at the Ithaca Laughs Festival on May 30-June 1. Follow Bob Beach: Instagram:...

Eric Rueseler is a comedian in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He started doing stand-up six years ago and is a part of the St. Louis scene. It was either that or Memphis. An active Marine for six years, he works at the Helium Comedy Club and the Funny Bones and has a weekly podcast called "The Best?" He gave a preview of it on this episode. Follow Eric Rueseler: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ercomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ercomedySupport the Show.

Austin Baca is a very funny comedian in Reno, Nev. After growing up in Los Angeles, Baca ditched his plans of becoming a geologist and began doing stand-up in 2016. He helped keep the comedy scene in Reno going after the pandemic and is enjoying life now. Follow Austin Baca: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasjustaustin/Support the Show.