Whenever actor/comedian Kevin Farley steps onstage, he has to admit one thing almost immediately: Yes, he is Chris Farley’s brother.

There’s no denying the family resemblance between Kevin and his beloved Saturday Night Live star brother, Chris, who passed away in 1997 after a decade-long comedy career that included timeless characters and hit movies like Tommy Boy.

Over his 30-year career, stand-up comedian Todd Barry has become a master of working a room. With his signature dry wit, he can turn everyday small talk into hilarious banter that keeps an entire crowd rolling with laughter. 

Two Grand Rapids women have come together to create a comedic duo thriving off not stand-up or skits, but the power of the internet. 

With a show primarily hosted on Facebook, local standup comics Kaira Williams and Megan Elaine have gathered a sort of cult following. The show varies each time in length and content, but it always promises banter between the two personalities. 

Heading into last year’s presidential election, comedian Josh Blue took things as seriously as any stand-up comedian could — he ran for office. 

Joining up on the independent ticket of fellow comic Ron White as his vice presidential nominee, Blue said their platform included a nationwide legalization of marijuana and better treatment for veterans and the disabled.

“We probably should have stuck with that,” Blue said. “I think we would’ve won.”