British Comedy Guide’s ‘Next Big Thing 2025’ nominees Rachel (“Very much the rock’n’roll star of British comedy”- Rolling Stone) - (“Fairburn delivers…with sadistic glee” – Guardian) - (“Mouth Almighty” – Her Friends) will be casting her acerbic eye over everything from your children to her pretentious new alcohol-free life (accurate at time of writing). She’s worried though. Has she mellowed a bit? She carries a lucky crystal now. Catch her before she disappears to the countryside with only joss sticks and taxidermy for company.

Stand-up comedian Rita Rudner shares her insightful and humorous take on all-things marriage, gift giving & England's thoughts on the 4th of July in her 1990 HBO stand-up special Born To Be Mild.

In Come To Find Out, Mike Falzone brings his signature warmth and sharp wit to the stage with a hilarious deep dive into modern confusion. Whether he's riffing on tech culture, the little things he misses from back East, or reimagining idioms, Mike’s special is a clever, conversational ride through the bizarre landscapes of everyday life.

Sydney Castillo is a world-class storyteller with hilarious stories of familial kidnapping, crazy dating, how television is destroying love, and taking care of his mom who thought he was going to be an NBA star.

​In her first HBO stand-up special, comedian and writer Sam Jay takes the stage at Brooklyn Steel for a hilariously frank discussion on embracing our differences, the stresses of long-term relationships, the power of empathy and more.

In his electrifying second stand-up special, ‘My Name Is Preacher,’ the dynamic comedian Preacher Lawson brings his trademark high-energy style to the stage. Sharing uproarious tales from his comedic journey, Preacher invites audiences into his world of family-friendly humor, infused with boundless charm. From his nomadic upbringing to navigating life with a mischievous dog, to getting pulled over on his birthday, Preacher’s infectious energy and hilarious anecdotes promise a laugh-out-loud experience for all.

Thank you for listening to 800 Pound Gorilla Album of the Week!

To celebrate a fantastic first season, we have put together a curated compilation featuring 12 comics from season one. Comedians in order:

Zoltan Kaszas

Ryan Beck

Anjelah Johnson Reyes

Matt Rife

Nick Offerman

Blair Socci

David Cross

Lace Larrabee

Sarah Millican

Sean Patton

Fern Brady

Chad Daniels

Zoltan Kaszas

Stay tuned for another season of fantastic comedy albums and other exciting episodes starting on June 19!