5 Comedy Specials You Should Watch If You Love Bill Burr

Bill Burr is not just one of the biggest comics working today, he's a one of a kind generational voice in comedy that simply can't be replicated with his signature style of observational, raw, & unfiltered comedy. The Boston raised comedian is a force to be reckoned with & is currently fresh off his second hosting stint on Saturday Night Live. And coming up, he'll be premiering his next comedy special on Hulu in 2025 and will be making his Broadway debut in the revival of Glengarry Glen Ross opposite Bob Odenkirk & Kieran Culkin.

While many know Burr best from starring films like Old Dads (also a director) & The King of Staten Island, his hit animated Netflix series F Is For Family, his numerous stand-up specials, or his popular Monday Morning Podcast, what some may not know is that Burr is a Swiss army knife & super champion for comedians behind the scenes. His company All Things Comedy, co-founded with fellow comedian Al Madrigal, is one of today's leading comedy podcast networks and production companies who's behind producing numerous stand up specials, developing hit original podcasts, television series, feature films & more.

Over the years, Burr has had a hand in producing & bringing to life some outstanding comedy specials behind the scenes that fans will certainly want to check out if you're looking for like-minded comedy. If you love Bill Burr & are needing some recommendations on what to watch next, let 800 Pound Gorilla help you decide. Here are five hysterical Burr-signature comedy specials to watch ad free on our site today!

Comedian Gareth Reynolds has built an illustrious career over the last couple of years from touring internationally performing stand-up & hosting two acclaimed comedy podcasts: The Dollop co-hosted with Dave Anthony & We're Here To Help co-hosted with Jake Johnson. He's also previously spent time both on & off the TV screen writing & acting in hit shows like New Girl, Arrested Development, & Maron to name a few. And this all lead him to releasing his incredibly funny debut comedy special presented by Burr & All Things Comedy, England, Weed & The Rest.

The breakout hour showcases his signature wit and humor while delving into the peculiarities of being raised by Brits in the US. Join Reynolds on this side-splitting journey through his comedic lens where he explores the quirks and intricacies of modern society in a way only he can deliver.

Comedian Joe Bartnick is a frequent collaborator of Burr's from touring in year's past & performing in some recent projects of his including playing Randy the Bouncer in Old Dads & performing a set his Friends Who Kill comedy special (both on Netflix).

And in his newest special A Killing In Chicago, Bartnick performs in front of a sold-out crowd at Chicago's The Den Theatre where Bartnick's relaxed delivery belies his razor sharp tongue. He's an old school comic who talks about everyman topics as well as subjects that are hot button in today’s society.

Comedian Todd Barry is a seasoned stand-up (he recently celebrated 37 years in stand-up to be exact) who's pumped out now four hour long specials, including 2017's acclaimed Spicy Honey on Netflix. He also boasts a plethora of acting credits that include appearing in The Wrestler, Road Trip, Flight of the Concords, Chappelle's Show, Spin City, & Sex and the City. His voice acting chops can also be heard on the his animated series Bob’s Burgers, Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, & Aqua Teen Hunger Force.

Last year, Barry teamed with Burr & All Things Comedy for this fourth hour long special Domestic Shorthair recorded at The Den Theater in Chicago. And in this special, Todd touches upon an incredible variety of topics ranging from eating food in restaurants, to eating food at home.

For over the last 10 years, Vancouver raised now New York based comic Gavin Matts has been focusing meticulously on his stand-up routine & took the time well worth it to release his darkly funny & impressionable debut comedy special, progression. In his first taped hour, the comedian considers the ways he and the things around him move through life. Directed by Marcus Russel Price with a style to make you feel like you’re seated in the crowd. Progression is presented by All Things Comedy and executive produced by Bill Burr, it was shot May 2022 at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver BC.

Ahead of progression, Matts previously teamed with Burr to perform in his stand-up showcase The Ringers on Comedy Central. As an actor, he's also previously appeared in Ramy, Power Book 2, & Jo Koy's Easter Sunday.

Mark Ellis last year re-teamed with Burr & All Things Comedy to release his follow up to 2019's Dog Stepfather with the hilarious new special Alive & Well. This hour-long special features rapid-fire jokes and crazy stories that hit on everything from pandemic hobbies to dating missteps to hotel sex!

An LA-based comic from the east coast and raised in an Air Force family, Ellis has always felt most comfortable on a stage with a mic in his hand…in this new hour, Mark details his life after turning 40, his exhaustion with documentaries and hard-learned dating advice from a seasoned (and single) vet. Taped live at the world famous Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles, Ellis’ fast-twitch humor and penchant for spinning embarrassing family anecdotes are on full display in Alive & Well. Now it’s yours to enjoy again and again…unless you’re a relative of Mark’s, in which case he apologizes in advance!

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