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Joe Bartnick is a stand-up comic, writer, and actor hailing from Pittsburgh — the “City of Champions.” He cut his teeth in the San Francisco comedy scene, rising from gigs in coffee shops and laundromats to performing at top venues like The Punchline, Warfield, Nokia Theatre LA Live, the Benedum Center, and even the Grand Ole Opry.
As a writer, Joe was head writer for Lisa Lampanelli — the Grammy-nominated “Queen of Mean” — crafting material for her Comedy Central and Howard Stern roasts, The Tonight Show, and her “Ask Lisa” column. He’s also written for The Ian Bagg Show, The Bob & Tom Show, Comedy Time, and Snoop Dogg’s Dogg After Dark (where he served as supervising producer).
As an actor, Joe has appeared in National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie, What Dreams May Come, The Last Hurrah, and more — often channeling his natural tough-guy persona.
A die-hard sports fan, Joe is a regular guest on sports radio across the country. His comedy, described by Bill Burr as “mellow and loud,” delivers sharp, morally twisted humor with a laid-back delivery.
You’ve seen and heard him on the Discovery Channel, Comedy Central Live Tour, Dave Attell’s Insomniac Tour, Playboy TV, National Lampoon Radio, and KLAS FM Los Angeles, as well as comedy festivals in San Francisco and LA.