Okay folks, gather ’round. Been chasing laughs from Celebrity The Comedian lately – you know, the one who does that bit about the aggressive squirrel? Hilarious. Wanted to see them live, couldn’t figure out where. Felt like hunting for buried treasure without a map. So I rolled up my sleeves and dug in.
Step 1: Scrolling Like My Life Depended On It
First thing? Hit the usual spots online. Went straight to their name plus “live dates” – got a bunch of old stuff from like 2019. Useless. Then tried the big video sites everyone uses. Searched their name. Filtered for full shows. Mostly found chopped-up clips, shaky phone recordings from drunk audiences, or stuff so old their hair was different. Zero luck. Kept seeing “premium subscription required” or “not available in your region”. Felt like running into brick walls. Decided to get smarter.
Step 2: Playing Detective On Fan Hangouts
Took a detour. Went to those fan forums where people actually care. Found this one place dedicated only to stand-up nerds. Lurked for a bit. Saw people arguing about setlists and venues. Used the search bar in the forum – bingo! Someone had shared an update just two weeks ago listing all the legit places streaming full shows. Paid attention to which sites kept coming up:
- That one mainstream streamer everyone knows (but man, their search is garbage). Found two older specials buried deep after scrolling forever.
- The niche comedy site you gotta sign up for. Heard mixed things about buffering, but they had their newest hour-long set.
- Social media platforms. Yep. Checked their official page. Turns out they drop surprise short sets sometimes – raw, unedited stuff you won’t find elsewhere.
Took notes. Felt better knowing where to look, even if some cost cash.
Step 3: Hunting Down Actual Butt-In-Seat Shows
Okay, virtual done. Time for real people noise. Went back to that fan forum’s touring section. Saw rumors about a club chain hosting them later this year. Googled that chain’s website directly. Clicked “Upcoming Acts”, almost gave up thinking it was alphabetical – but nah, just a messy list by date. Scrolled manually. Found it! Celebrity The Comemian listed at four spots across the country. Dates months out.
Then I remembered those tiny comedy clubs downtown. Hit their Facebook pages – the tiny ones with bad graphics. Scrolled through photo tags from past shows. Jackpot! One club had tagged them in a post about secret warm-up gigs before big tours. Signed up for their text alerts right then and there. No way I’m missing an unannounced set in a cramped room.
What Actually Worked For Me?
So after all that legwork? Here’s the real deal:
- Online: The niche comedy site had the newest stuff, period. Worth the five bucks to watch. For freebies? Their official social media drops surprises. Check it after midnight on weekends. Old specials? Just suffer through the big streamer’s awful search.
- Live: Track those club chain dates early – tickets vanish crazy fast. But the real gems? Those hole-in-the-wall spots. Sign up for texts or emails from clubs known for last-minute guest spots. Be ready to sprint out the door. Comfortable shoes optional, recommended.
Honestly? Digging in those fan forums saved me. Regular searching is broken. Lesson learned: if you wanna laugh, you gotta put in the grunt work. Now if you’ll excuse me… gotta check if that downtown club texted me back.