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, VH1’s The Surreal Life & The Playboy Morning Show.

Why'd We Book It?

Pardo has had years of experience in comedy from making comedy albums, doing live performaces, and recording his podcast. He is a staple in the classic comedy we all heard growing up with the bonus of incomparable crowd work. He can make a joke out of anything, with anyone. We are excited to see that radio host energy live on our stage!

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Extended Bio:

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.

His three comedy albums, UNO, Pompous Clown & Sprezzatura, have all topped the comedy album chart and many critic’s best of lists.

He can be seen entertaining crowds across the country when not hosting the Never Not Funny podcast & Jimmy’s Records & Tapes from the cozy confines of his Sherman Oaks studio.

“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

Seating/Show Information:

This show will have theater seating.

Seats will be assigned upon arrival, or can be chosen ahead of time for an additional fee.

QR Code Ordering will be available for this performance.

Doors open at 5pm.

Don't miss our famous Bottlerocket Pre-Show Clip Collection, beginning one hour before the start of the performance.

This show is ALL AGES

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