With the new year upon us, it’s important to make sure you’re starting the year the right way. And what better way is there than with the gift of laughter? A good comedy special could be just the thing to help you unwind after the sometimes stressful nature of the holidays.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 5 comedy specials to watch to help start the year off right. We guarantee you that there’s something on this list for everyone to enjoy. So just sit back and let these stand-up comics do what they do best!
Martin Urbano: Applogy Comeback Special
Looking for some biting satire to kick off 2025? Martin Urbano has you covered. In his debut comedy special, the Tonight Show writer “lampoons “canceled” entertainers, toxic masculinity, and modern stand-up comedy.” Urbano presents all of this with an exaggerated, satirical persona, even bringing the audience in to engage with him, to hilarious results.
You can find Martin Urbano’s debut special here.
Sal Vulcano: Terrified
This one is for all of you Impractical Jokers fans. Last year, Sal Vulcano also released his debut comedy special via 800 Pound Gorilla Media. In the special, Vulcano “offers a charming perspective of Vulcano’s hysterical real-life experiences with the lies about thunder, surprisingly menacing 80s song lyrics, and the war against moths that never quite happened.” The special allows audiences an opportunity to get to know the man behind the pranks on a brand-new level.
You can find Sal Vulcano’s debut special here.
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: Say I Won’t
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is back with a brand-new solid, hilarious hour. In her new special, the comedian covers everything going on in her life, including “her move from California to Nashville, coming to grips with getting older, and embracing the different stages of marriage, family & friendship.” Taped at the historic Ryman Auditorium, this is a special you won’t want to miss!
You can find Anjelah Johnson-Reyes’ special here.
Kyle Kinane: Dirt Nap
A Kyle Kinane special is always a special treat, and his 2024 hour is no different. Easily one of the most prolific stand-ups working today, Kinane has become highly revered by audiences and comics alike. In this new hour, he talks about the process of moving to the suburbs during the pandemic, and the adjustments he had to make. But he also takes us on a 15-minute rollercoaster about the Fast and the Furious films. That’s real range.
You can find Kyle Kinane’s special here.