Chris Hamilton is one of those comics who doesn’t just do stand-up — he lives it. At the time of this interview, I was a young comic writing for Best Comedy Tickets and trying to shine a light on performers I respected. Chris gave me my first show in New York while I was still in college. I had no "material" and I had been on stage four times. Thanks Chris.

This was one of my favorite interviews because it happened in person. Most of my interviews were conducted over the phone or through email. At the time, I was just an open mic comic and fledgling actor and I hadn’t even performed on a showcase in the city yet. Sean White was one of the veterans I looked up to and learned from. Sean took the time to recommend some books and gave me genuinely valuable insight into both comedy and the craft. I’m pretty sure I was the worst inte

It’s interesting to look back and see how online ad campaigns—especially pre-TikTok—were already shaping what comedy would become. These weren’t just commercials; they were backdoor pilots, short films, sketches with a brand attached. The line between content and advertising was blurring, and comedians like T.J. Miller were right at the center of it.