5 Recent Stand-Up Specials To Check Out!

The stand-up comedy scene is alive and well, jam-packed with a slew of comedians releasing specials to streaming platforms, from Netflix to YouTube. Itching for a good laugh? Here are 5 side-bustings specials to check out from the 2024-2025 season!

1. Connor O’Malley: "Stand Up Solutions"

Connor O’Malley is one of the funniest men on the planet that you might not know. Appearing in several "I Think You Should Leave" sketches, as well as the recent movie Friendship, O’Malley’s "Stand Up Solutions" is among one of the most unique specials in recent memory. A pure satire on AI, modern capitalism, and tech culture, O’Malley’s high-octane energy pops through the screen as he frantically makes his way through an absurd presentation posing as a fictional tech CEO, Richard Eagleton. Filmed in Brooklyn, NY, find out what O’Malley’s selling on YouTube!

2. Dave Attell: "Hot Cross Buns"

One of the greatest comedians of his generation, Dave Attell made his long awaited solo special return nearly a decade after his last special "Road Work", proving to audiences that he’s still got it. Jam-packed with dirty jokes, clever puns, and absurd premises, Attell kills at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco with his trademark edgy and fast-paced humor. Check this special out on Netflix to watch Attell put on a half-hour clinic of stand-up, and then whip out a recorder and lead the audience in a rendition of “Hot Cross Buns”.

3. Nikki Glaser: "Someday You’ll Die"

From "The Roast of Tom Brady" to hosting the Golden Globes, Nikki Glaser is on top of the comedy world. Opening "Someday You’ll Die" with bits about losing her friends to pregnancy and planning baby showers complete with bull-riding, Glaser packs a punch with non-stop jokes for an hour. Vulnerable, smart, and dark, this special contains some of Nikki’s best work to date, tackling her sexuality, self-deprecation, and aging, all riding the edge of modern comedy. Toss this HBO Max special on to hear Nikki destroy the Moore Theatre in Seattle!

4. Nate Bargatze: "Your Friend, Nate Bargatze"

With his first special airing on “Comedy Central Presents" back in 2011, Nate Bargatze has solidified himself amongst the greatest of his time, further proving he is a deadpan genius in "Your Friend, Nate Bargatze". Filmed live in Phoenix at the Footprint Center, Bargatze touches on highly important topics such as wanting a second dog, the right strategy for ordering pizza for the guys, and hilarious bits from his familial life. Log onto Netflix to see his daughter introduce him in front of 20,000 fans!

5. Dan Soder: "On the Road"

Dan Soder is one of the most underrated comedians in the zeitgeist, providing silly and goofy anecdotes with his signature deep voice. Not to be typecast as "the guy who does the Randy Savage impression", Soder’s free-to-watch special is personal, tight, and driven by many impressions and character voices. This special touches upon calling his fiancee his “wife-elect", his appreciation for sleep at the age of 40, and more laid-back, conversational quips. Catch Soder’s "On the Road" on YouTube!