What Makes You Laugh?

Written by @swaffylovesyou and produced by Sweetweenie @ryans_a_pretty_cool_guy IS A PRETTY COOL GUY! Swafford wasn’t able to be on set so Ryan fought for Swaffy’s creative vision! Stay tuned for the official premiere but the trailer is up on YouTube and @neil.logan.butler ! This episode (10/31👹🧛🏻‍♀️👻🎃) will be the last in our miniseries for 2026 and will resume regularly scheduled programming in November with more What Makes You Laugh! Don’t worry! We will definitely be bringing back What Makes You Scared in 2027! Special thanks to our multitalented miniseries producer @ryans_a_pretty_cool_guy

Stephanie Moyer @moyerannoyerlol is a Richmond based comedian, originally from Illinois. She co-hosts the comedy show @benchtopbrewing_rva with @samanthasamxoxo which happens every other month- the next show is in December!Stephanie will also be co-headlining @gameofjokes with @alethiaq on November 7th!

Erin Braselmann is a Richmond based comic. You can catch her in the area at almost any open Mic. She is performing on Friday the 23rd at Hudson Valley Comfy Clash, and the Gold Lion Mane Event on Saturday the 24th Erin will also be featured in the First Coast Comedy festival in Jacksonville FL in November.

Samantha Lukasiewicz is a Richmond, Virginia based comedian with a sharp wit, big opinions, and a knack for finding the funny in everyday life. Her comedy blends storytelling, observational humor, and an unapologetic take on getting older, getting weirder, and trying to make sense of life along the way. Originally from New Jersey and now firmly rooted in the South, Samantha brings a uniquely Yankee-meets-Southern perspective to the stage.

Samantha has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy in the North AND South. She has opened for TJ Miller, Luke Capasso, Howard G., Ellen Skrmetti; and has performed at the Virginia Beach Funny Bone, Cozzy’s Comedy Club, Goodnights Comedy Club, Church of Satire, and Blue Ridge Comedy Club.

Samantha’s comedy is honest, energetic, and a little unhinged—but in a fun, mostly socially acceptable way.

Taylor Martin-Benson is a regular at Coalition’s monthly open mic competition, Champions. You might also catch her at the Sunday Open mic at Bottom’s Up Pizza, every 2nd & 4th Monday at Strangeways, or every other Tuesday at Chiocca’s. Taylor is a Richmond based comedian, her favorite comedians are Caleb Hearon, Mary Beth Barone, Robby Hoffman, and Liza Treyger! From bean farm to bean funny, we can’t wait to see Taylor hit the stage soon!!

Atlanta based improviser and clown, Jess K Sky is launching a non profit, connecting fundraisers with low cost to free comedic entertainment. The touching story behind the name honors beloved late local comedic improviser: Tommy Fudge. Tune in for the full story! Go to laughingmatterscorp.org to learn more!

CeeKay Brown is an international comedian currently based in Barcelona, she’s done stand-up comedy in at least 5 different languages and countries so far! Known as Anne Hathaway’s silly side quest, CeeKay Brown is a hilarious and incredibly passionate comedian based in Barcelona. She’s currently wrapping up her rescheduled tour of America in NYC and will be performing at Rogue Island Festival on October 9-11! She has an extensive background in theater and has dabbled in clowning! Don’t miss a show! Sign up for punchup.live/ceekay

Jamie Mack is a DC based story teller, in her former life and career she was an investigative journalist, Today you can find them on stage reciting poetry and performing stand-up comedy. Her three favorite comedians are Richard Pryor, Tig Notaro, and Norm Macdonald. Working in special education by day, nightclub comedian Jamie Mack has evolved from shock value jokes to clean comedy and currently runs a monthly bookclub! Check her out @jamiemack_blt

Will Minor is a comedian based in Richmond, Virginia- local audiences know him well as he has hosted just about every venue in town! Currently he is the host of Brave Captain’s open mic: The Crow’s Nest on Monday Nights- he also draws all of the posters for his show. Will is also the co-host of 3 Shots in Pod Bonnie Cardwell. He’s interested in booking more shows in cities like yours! Check him out @killwillvolume1 !

Andy Rodman is an Atlanta based standup comedian, voiceover artist, and author. He is the creator of the 45-minute comedy album Valet Trainer and the author of the book Superteam: The League of Professional Heroes—a project he fully produced, recorded, and voiced himself as an audiobook.

His book is available on Amazon and Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Superteam-Audiobook/B0CFW43T6T and his standup comedy can be found on this website and youtube!