A comedian and content creator who blends her background in musical theater with sharp, culturally relevant humor, Tyler Bender.

From struggling in Philly's stand-up scene to pioneering online content and he navigated the ever-changing landscape of comedy, Alexander Pearlman.

Alexander Pearlman is a stand-up comedian, content creator, and podcaster from Philadelphia. He discovered his passion for comedy at 18, inspired by Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters. Over the years, he refined his style, navigating the evolving comedy scene in Philadelphia while balancing other careers. ⁣ After stepping away from stand-up in 2018 due to financial instability, he found success on TikTok, gaining millions of followers through his sharp, insightful commentary. Now known as Pearlmania 500, he co-hosts the hit podcast Too Many Tabs with his wife, covering historical deep dives and cultural analysis. ⁣ His additional podcasts, The Warm Up and Vibing Out with the Food Idiot, expand on their dynamic content. Pearlman embraces digital platforms like Patreon and YouTube, leveraging them to sustain his career while advocating for community engagement and free expression.

He is the author of Weirdo, empowers kids to embrace self-love and confidence through storytelling, Tony Weaver Jr.

Tony Weaver Jr., author of Weirdo, empowers kids to embrace self-love and confidence through storytelling. Growing up as a nerdy, introverted kid in Atlanta, Tony struggled with self-esteem but found his voice through writing. ⁣ With a background in acting and strategic communications from Elon University, he founded an edtech company that uses storytelling to support mental health and literacy. ⁣ After gaining millions of followers on TikTok, Tony now dreams of partnering with major platforms like Disney to expand his impact. His journey is a testament to authenticity, creativity, and resilience.

A comedian and content creator who blends her background in musical theater with sharp, culturally relevant humor, Tyler Bender.

Tyler Bender is a comedian and content creator based in Los Angeles, originally from Utah. With a background in musical theater, Tyler studied at the University of Utah before burning out and transitioning into comedy. After finding success creating viral content on TikTok, including her popular "Almond Mom" sketch, she quickly gained recognition for her sharp humor and relatable takes on social and cultural moments. ⁣ Her content, which often satirizes internet trends like the "tradwife" movement, has landed her appearances on Good Morning America and caught the attention of Hulu. Known for her ability to "punch up" and make people laugh without being divisive, Tyler has built a loyal fanbase across platforms like TikTok and YouTube. ⁣ Now living in LA, Tyler is focusing on traditional media, having recently written her first short film, System, a dark comedy about AI girlfriends. With aspirations to create and star in her own TV series, she draws inspiration from shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Abbott Elementary.

Navigating social media algorithms, their viral successes—including an 85M-view iPhone skit—and their creative workflow, Absolute Skitshow.

Absolute Skitshow is a Vancouver-based comedy duo created by Kevin Saxby and Ryan Jamison, who met through TikTok and officially launched their skit series in April 2024. With a passion for short-form comedy, they've quickly grown their Instagram following to 77K by producing witty, low-budget sketches for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Their viral success includes an 85M-view iPhone skit and recognition from comedian Jim Gaffigan. While Kevin thrives in sketch comedy, Ryan sees it as a stepping stone toward filmmaking, having already written five feature scripts. Together, they blend humor, creativity, and cinematic storytelling, embracing the unpredictable nature of social media algorithms while consistently delivering high-quality content.

His comedic journey began in high school as he developed a thicker skin, often using humor to navigate life with cystic fibrosis, Blake Pavey.

Blake Pavey is an Australian comedian known for blending sharp humor with personal storytelling, often drawing from his experience living with cystic fibrosis. Initially a quiet kid, he found his comedic voice in high school and launched his stand-up career at 19. ⁣ During the pandemic, he gained a following through viral TikTok sketches, which helped him transition to live performances. ⁣ Now touring full-time across Australia, Blake is set to release his debut stand-up special, Blakeawish, on YouTube. He is also expanding into acting, with a role in Amazon Prime's Deadlock.