Sizzle Reel for the docuseries
​"Jokes Abroad"
Joel first took the stage at an open mic at Laff's Comedy Cafe in Albuquerque, NM when he had just turned 17. Always inspired by watching late night stand-up sets on shows like "Comic Strip Live," he felt he had found his calling.
The 1st night up, he killed it!
The second night up, he absolutely bombed.
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Lesson learned and a new addiction found....
Joel did steady standup work through high school. However, in college and through most of his 20's, he focused more on the acting part of the business. It wasn't until 29 that he remembered his love for standup and decided to jump back into the game. Over 20 years later, he still performs when he can and has become known for his high energy, off-the-cuff sets.
You name the slot - Headliner, Feature, MC - he’ll always bring his mantra to the stage “Let’s just have fun!”

INTERNATIONAL COMEDIAN:

Joel has recently found a new audience: The rest of the World!
e first performed overseas in Vienna on a goof in 2015. He was wandering the streets, saw a sign that said "English Comedy Tonight," walked in and asked for a spot.
Since then, he's become somewhat of a "name" on the English-speaking stand-up comedy circuit. He's been blessed to headline in such varied cities as Berlin, Paris, Graz, Bangkok, Dar es Salaam, Budapest, Sarajevo, Prague, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens, Zagreb, Belgrade, Luxembourg, Dubrovnik, Belfast, Oslo, Singapore, Maastricht, Helsinki, Siem Reap, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Phnom Penh, Copenhagen, Lyon, Vienna, Linz, Ljubljana, Skien, Tirana, Eindhoven, Riga, Vilnius, Talinn, Munich, Krakow, Taipei, Frankfurt, Pattaya, Vaduz, Salzburg, Brussels, Ghent, Hamburg, Utrecht...and the list keeps growing...41 countries and counting.
The art-form remains the same: Be funny.
His quest: How do you get a room full of multiple nationalities, where English is probably a second or third language, and get everybody to laugh all at the same time using American-style standup comedy?
When it happens, it's a beautiful thing...
Lisboa Comedy Club - Lisbon, Portugal
Cosmic Comedy - Berlin, Germany

Carlito's Comedy Club - Luxembourg

MILITARY SHOWS:
Clips and pix from the You Will Laugh Comedy Tour with Armed Forces Entertainment in Afghanistan. 5 hilarious comedians and myself played bases in Bagram, Kandahar and in the thick of Kabul. I'm always thrilled to perform for our service men and women both domestically and abroad. I've been blessed to do numerous bases in the US, a handful of Veterans organizations and fundraisers and, in addition to Afghanistan, also played Germany, Jordan and Italy.
The message remains the same: Spread laughter. Support the troops. Let them know we care.
And stop sending them cookies (they get A LOT of cookies...change it up).
Truly honored to have taken part and thanks to Armed Forces Entertainment for having me aboard and for all the current troops and veterans all over the world: You are not forgotten.

OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

High Street Theatre - Moorpark, CA
Burbank Comedy Festival
Carnival Cruise Lines
He's shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy, many of who inspired him to pursue standup when he watched them late at night on his little black & white TV.
Bill Burr, Taylor Tomlinson, Natasha Leggero, Nate Bargatze, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Carvey, Leslie Jones, Harland Williams, Dane Cook, Iliza Schlesinger, Paul Rodriguez, John Caparulo, The Sklar Brothers, Chris Hardwick, Josh Blue, Eddie Griffin, Anthony Jeselnik, Barry Sobel, Rob Schneider, Wendy Liebman, Nick Thune, Dave Coulier, Aisha Tyler, Jim Jeffries, Adam Devine, Brad Williams, Andrew Dice Clay, Kira Soltanovich, Jimmy Brogan, and many, many more.
He's also been blessed to play in some outstanding, historically revered venues, including The Comedy Store (Hollywood and La Jolla), The Improv (Hollywood), The Laugh Factory, Gotham Live, The StandNY,  The Icehouse, The Riviera (Las Vegas), Flappers, The Comedy Palace, and Broadway Comedy Club (also: many, many more).
​He adjusts his set to any audience or venue which has led to gigs in dive bars, churches, retirement villages, more dive bars and synagogues, plus the requisite "clubs and colleges." He's also rocked HR-friendly clean shows for major corporate clients (Google, Apple, True Religion, Nestle, Canyon Partners, among many others) and for a number of charities (Children’s Hospital, Grace Rose Foundation, Dream Foundation, AIDS Project Los Angeles, NoH8)

​No audience is too small, no venue is too large and nobody doesn’t want to laugh!

FESTIVALS:

Burbank Comedy Festival (“Best of the Fest”) / Ventura Comedy Festival (Competition Finalist)
Laughing Skull Comedy Festival (Atlanta) / San Diego Comedy Festival / Trial by Laughter (Indianapolis)
Mutiny Radio Comedy Festival (San Francisco) / Crossroads Comedy Festival (Indianapolis)
The Gundo Comedy Festival (Los Angeles) / SLO Comedy Festival (San Luis Obispo)
Palm Springs International Comedy Festival (Standup Comedy Competition Finalist)

CORPORATE/CLEAN COMEDY:

If you're looking for comedy that connects—without crossing the line--Joel Bryant delivers.
With over 20 years of experience entertaining audiences around the world, Joel specializes in smart, tailored, and hilarious comedy that’s perfect for corporate settings. Whether he’s headlining your awards banquet, energizing a leadership retreat, or breaking the ice at a client appreciation event, Joel brings laughs that land—without ever making anyone uncomfortable.
Joel knows how to read a room. His clean, clever material is customized for your audience, your industry, and your tone. He’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, healthcare teams, tech giants, finance groups, and everything in between.
Joel isn’t just telling jokes—he’s building connection. His background as a host and emcee means he knows how to work a room, adapt on the fly, and keep energy high while making everyone feel included.
From conference keynotes to multi-day summits, Joel has brought laughter to events across 50 states and over 35 countries. He’s performed in boardrooms, banquet halls, stadiums, and even private yachts—always bringing the same mix of humor, heart, and professionalism.

CRUISE LINES:

If Joel can't come to you...You can now come to Joel!
He's a regular on Carnival Cruise Lines performing both PG family-friendly material and late night sets.
Hop on board and sail with him around the Caribbean, up to Alaska or down the West Coast of Mexico.
Catch his shows at night...
and during the day hang with him at trivia, karaoke or at Guy's Burger Joint.