SPECIAL SHOW: Jimmy Pardo
SPECIAL SHOW: Jimmy Pardo
“Watching him do crowd work is like seeing Springsteen at the Meadowlands. The other comics on the bill sneak back in and stare in awe.” --ESQUIRE, September 2025
Jimmy Pardo, known as “The Fastest Mind in Comedy,” is a seasoned stand-up comedian and host of the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. Jimmy has made over one hundred television appearances, including seminal shows like The Tonight Show, Conan, and The Late Late Show. A lifelong dream of hosting a radio show similar to the ones he grew up listening to in Chicago is the inspiration behind his success as host of his long-running podcast Never Not Funny, as well as hosting TV shows such as Science Channel’s critically acclaimed Race to Escape, National Lampoon’s Funny Money on Game Show Network, five seasons of AMC’s Movies At Our House and episodes of NBC’s Late Friday, VH 1’s The Surreal Life & The Playboy Morning Show. Pardo’s love of music (he has attended close to 500 rock concerts) and many years in the music business are useful for his web series Jimmy’s Records & Tapes, currently in its fourth season on YouTube. Renowned for his quick-witted improvisation style, Pardo uses his material as a jumping-off point for his act, with the ultimate goal of having a conversation with the audience. This makes his performances a whirlwind of crowd work, top-of-mind references, stories, and asides, with each show being a one-of-a-kind, inimitable experience.
Pro-Tip: Stop around the corner at Alary's Bar, 139 7th St E, for a drink and/or a delicious dinner and get validated parking in the Block 19 Ramp.
GENERAL ADMISSION: You pick your seats from what is available when you arrive.
“Watching him do crowd work is like seeing Springsteen at the Meadowlands. The other comics on the bill sneak back in and stare in awe.” --ESQUIRE, September 2025
Jimmy Pardo, known as “The Fastest Mind in Comedy,” is a seasoned stand-up comedian and host of the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny. Jimmy has made over one hundred television appearances, including seminal shows like The Tonight Show, Conan, and The Late Late Show. A lifelong dream of hosting a radio show similar to the ones he grew up listening to in Chicago is the inspiration behind his success as host of his long-running podcast Never Not Funny, as well as hosting TV shows such as Science Channel’s critically acclaimed Race to Escape, National Lampoon’s Funny Money on Game Show Network, five seasons of AMC’s Movies At Our House and episodes of NBC’s Late Friday, VH 1’s The Surreal Life & The Playboy Morning Show. Pardo’s love of music (he has attended close to 500 rock concerts) and many years in the music business are useful for his web series Jimmy’s Records & Tapes, currently in its fourth season on YouTube. Renowned for his quick-witted improvisation style, Pardo uses his material as a jumping-off point for his act, with the ultimate goal of having a conversation with the audience. This makes his performances a whirlwind of crowd work, top-of-mind references, stories, and asides, with each show being a one-of-a-kind, inimitable experience.