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Host of the Mezzanine open mic / comedy workshop at Capital University, arguably the youngest comic in Columbus, former Comfest emcee, creator of some awesome comedy show concepts, podcaster, student, and standup comic, Brian Doney is an interesting dude.

Unafraid of voicing his views on the sometimes tenuous comedy scene, with a love of the stage and a willingness to perform shows that might be a little ‘out there’ for less adventurous performers, Brian has been around for a good while.

He’s guest hosted the Shrunken Head comedy open mic, his self-admitted favorite open mic room in the city. He holds the typical host Nick Glaser in high regard, considering him an essential influence in the scene owing to his positivity and professionalism.

Brian’s comedy is rooted in real life experience. Anecdotes about his first time with a woman, told with confidence honed from things like telling jokes at malls as a teenager.

Performing with a light saber at his side, turning his age into a comedic tool rather than a barrier to entry, Brian has done a good job ingratiating himself amongst the Central Ohio comedy community, as well as venturing out and mixing with more music related spaces like Spacebar and Wall St.

Brians a young guy, and has accomplished a lot in a short period of time. I’m excited to see what moves he makes and what he comes up with in the following weeks, months, and years of his career. 

Brian recently emceed for Live at the Garden 3. You can see him at comedy open mic rooms around the city. 

Read more about Brian Doney / follow his career / performances here:

https://www.facebook.com/BrianTowerDoneythePolarBearRidingComedian

Written by Sandeep Sehbi.