The Dark Side of Reincarnation | Ian Edwards | Stand Up Comedy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Comedian Ian Edwards on how you can still listen to artists who've been canceled, why gender reveal parties shouldn't be for babies, and how he was a white guy in his past life in his hilarious Don't Tell Comedy set!
Comedy is at its best when there's a surprise - that's why Don't Tell Comedy puts on events where the performers and location are kept secret until the day of the show. With over 200 cities already in on the joke, you never know where we'll set up shop, or who might pop in. Want to be let in on the secret? Visit our website below to find an upcoming show near you: www.donttellco...
Just don't tell anyone!! 🤫
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Ian Edwards is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his sharp wit and dark humor. Born in England to Jamaican parents, he moved to Jamaica at an early age before eventually settling in New York City.
He has performed on numerous television shows, including "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "The Joe Rogan Experience," “Kill Tony” , “Lights Out”, Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham." As a writer, Edwards has contributed to several popular TV shows, such as "Saturday Night Live," "The Boondocks," and "Black-ish." HBO’s, “Crashing”, and he’s also a CO-Exe Producer for Netflix, “Survival Of The Thickest” He also wrote for "The Carmichael Show" and the animated series "Lucas Bros. Moving Co."
In addition to his television work, Edwards released a comedy album titled "100% Half Assed" in 2014, which was well-received by critics and fans alike. He continues to perform stand-up across the country, bringing his unique comedic perspective to audiences everywhere.
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Credits:
Written and Performed by Ian Edwards
Executive Producers: Kyle Kazanjian-Amory & Brett Kushner
VP of Production: Marissa Gallant
Live Events Manager: Drew Platt
Director: Gordie Earle III
Director of Photography: Mark Davis
Gaffer: Michael Tellup
Swing: Dallas Calkins
Camera Operators:
Amelia Asilis
Lauren Doyle
Tanner Eck
Adrian Gutierrez
Rob Knauf
1st AC: Sophie Donatella
Editor: Jordan Tetewsky
Color Correction: Mark Davis
Sound Recordist: Alex Gilroy
Re-Record Mixer: Ryan Meadows
Production Designer: Andy Aidekman
Set Decorator: Nate Larson
Graphics: Megan Hunter
Production Assistants:
Lukas Day
Jonathan Garcia
Z Gregorio
Aine Hunt
Mary Puglisi
Photographer: Matt Misisco (IG: @mattmisiscostudios)
Special thanks to our generous hosts, FemX Quarters in San Diego, CA
This dude had some original material and it got progressively funny as the show went lol. This how you do standup
Facts
Agreed
Check out Josh Johnson and Dylan Moran, they're smart too
This is a veteran in the game right here. Polished and calculated.
Yeah, the timing is 👌
The reincarnation bit was genuinely philosophical and hilarious at the same time. Very reminiscent of James Baldwin but still incredibly funny
Whoaaa incredible
It could be one of the best jokes I've ever heard.
So this popped up on my algorithm after I watched a video of an older black woman describing her near death experience. I promise you she said that she was on the other side of the whip on the horse, hurting slaves in a previous life! 😅 This set was so good.
Thats because it wasn't a joke originally - the ancient Sadhus and Tibetans have been contemplating that shit for ages! He's just a philosopher in Comedians cloting!
That was really good. He had the room on edge, notice the room went quiet when he said "I blame white ppl for slavery", I get they were all thinking, oh shit, this is going to get very uncomfortable 😂😂. I love comics that keep you guessing the punchline
That's how it done. Take sensitive topics, make them funny without offending any one mean while waiving it all together with a message of love and peace.
He'll offend someone for sure 😂
@@Taxmandarmuslol
"emotional support luggage" - 😂
Incredible line
what's that dog gonna do then...
🤣🤣
@@MrYowen88psychonauts
That was so good
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO MAKE THIS POINT ABOUT "GENDER REVEAL PARTIES!!!" I LOVE THIS GUY!!!
The airline and reincarnation bit had me rolling 🤣
An OG that needs his flowers given.
Yes! And Greer Barnes too!
@@melancholymoshpityes GREER!
@@melancholymoshpit I've been putting folks on to Greer Barnes for years! Ever since I saw him on Def Comedy Jam as a kid.
his whole set was executed perfectly 👏the airline charges bit is one of the best bits ive seen. you can see the punch line coming but it'll still hit.
“I could be who I’m angry at.” 🤣 so many jewels throughout this gig 🫡
It's really meaningful as to what we're all doing here. There's no way that our soul just comes from out of nowhere and only has one experience on this Earth... never mind the same one over and over again. it wouldn't even be possible to be the same person over and over again...❤
I love his delivery. His jokes were hilarious but his delivery really solidified this as a stellar set
Get this man a Netflix special!!
I'm a huge fan of holding and marinating!!! It allows people to enjoy the joke and even die a little!!! I died a lot here!!!
Facts it's all about the sweet science of timing
He absolutely killed that set 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the past life bit was one of the smartest ways to deliver a message and still be funny “EVER”!!!!
That reincarnation bit was the most well written comedy I've heard all year. Every section was expertly crafted. I gotta find more of his stuff!
the way everyone was too scared to laugh at the gender joke made it even more funny
he threaded that needle so effortlessly
Where was this joke told SanFran?
5:57
That reincarnation bit at the end was so great. Awesome set
I was lucky enough to watch this live. It’s an amazing experience to see someone so meticulously tell jokes and it be electric in the room
"Whose blowing up their own clothes? " 🤣
so terrorrist steel clothes before they check in . some smart fun here .
This was a masterclass
Absolutely!
Saw Ian Edwards live in LA. One of the smartest, funniest mfs out. Had me crying.
The reincarnation jokes are Sooooo good. In this day and age, it's practically unused new material.
I'm Buddhist and the reincarnation bit is so fucking funny
I like this guy. He's smart, introspective, and funny.
The entire reincarnation bit was so much better than the short I saw 😂 the statue line made me cough
I'm a big fun of silence between set up and punchlines.. I first noticed with Patrice O'Neal, he was just master of it...stopping in the middle of a word, making it obvious yet hilarious.. Ian is a veteran of the game, true pro, smart material with calm delivery! Loved it from start to finish...
OMG, that reincarnation joke was so mind-blowing! Loved it.
From time to time, Don't tell re-introduces a great one. Masterful delivery.
Absolutely 👌🏾
Comedians who tell jokes about trans ppl that are actually funny and don't punch down are the reason I live!! Love this guy!!
foreal
He was good! But if everyone Everyone can get put down, then trans people shouldn't be the exception.
exactly! making fun of religion is okay but trans ppl is where we draw the line!
@@BigNica3punching down on a minority group is different than white people being made fun of, for example.
What a pathetic reason to live.
This man brought genuine original material that also touched on touchy subjects and used those subjects to bring everyone together! Masterful!
Ian is way underrated. His older stuff is great too
What fucking point..he is joking not making a point dont be fucking insane. Enough enough.
This is one of the funniest and most clever comedy sets I’ve ever seen. Criminally underrated.
I accept that reincarnation is real even if we cannot explain it. This guy was into some cerebral discourse and the bit was funny. Great find Don't Tell Comedy
Yo, that was the funniest thing ive seen in a min. I was cryin and it feels like I just did abs.
"This bag clams me the fuck down!"😂
The reincarnation joke was top tier.
9:39 this is bigger than you 😂
And it's actually true and needed. Men having more women and kids and taking care of them is how life and humanity actually grows
I just watched it again and laughed like I've never seen this 😅
The couple in the audience looked so uncomfortable 😂😂😅
@@bmgtheperformer and women rotating through 100s of men keeps the gene pool strong
Just checked the description, this guy is downright prolific! He’s got that Carlin kind of message and joke built around each other style, but he’s very laid back and really lets his lines slow burn. Absolute mastery of his craft, you can tell by how relaxed he was.
11:23 : you know ur funny when people laughing before you even finish the joke 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 WHEEEWWWWWA I had to go outside to laugh man 😭😭
This man is a king 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ian’s one of the best doing it! 🔥
he's brilliant! his pacing was hilarious and the message at the end was actually quite poignant. and the whole gender reveal bit had me joked. "to all the dads who wanted a son..." 🤣🤣 hilarious. Great work all around!
WOW!
This guy could go places.
Very well written jokes 👌
Hard to find comedians that can layer this deep
This is one of the most brilliant and rich thought provoking standup I have ever seen so far. Great job Ian! Keep it going man.. & hope to see more from you.
This was outstanding. Start to finish A+ set. 😂
Ayoooo I’mm dying over here!!! Guy is a genius! The pauses! 😭😭💀💀🤣🤣🤣🤣
Man!! I haven’t laughed like this in a while. This man is a genius, he thinks about things deeply and knows how to make it funny. Next level.
great set!! it’s incredible to me that there are all these talented comedians just floating around the country making an honest living while not being on the big screens..shoutout to the comedy clubs and fans who kept that lane open!
Hands down hilarious set from start to finish ❤
Been a while since I've laughed so much at a comedian. Thank you, Ian!
Yow! This is the best comedy special I've ever watched in my life yow 😂 This thing better hit a Million views in the next few hours. That reincarnation joke had the white dude in the front holding on to his laugh for dear life 11:33 Let it out buddy 🤣🤣🤣
For some reason these don't get the recognition they deserve. I only found out about the standup comedy side of youtube for about a year now, and I've been on youtube for so damn long.
Funny with a straight face, you remind me of Charlie Murphy. Keep up the good work! 🙋🏽♀️
Took practicality to a whole new level wt the animal service bag. I love Rex, but ...i wud get anxious...even wt Rex around
Good set. Will follow Ian Edwards. Thanks for some fresh stuff.
9:06 dark humor. The best humor 🤣
😂😂 this dude is a professional!
*Professionally polished comic. Bravo👏🏾*
From the first minute to the last this show is brilliant and his delivery is to good
Ian did wonderful. Everything from delivery to the types of jokes told were perfectly executed. I’d love to see more of him!
Clever with it, thoroughly enjoyed Ian's set.
That was hilarious, I wish I could click the like button more than once
This was excellent. Best set I've seen in a minute
This set was probably one of the best I’ve ever seen, right up there with the great legends, kind of reminds of Red Fox for some reason. Please don’t change the material.
I love to discover great new comedians. This man is great!
That is probably one of the best set ups for a joke I have ever heard
He knows how to use suspense and assimilation pulse
He doesn't rush it. Chew, digest, anticipate
Very good technique
Masterpiece 👏🙌
*Everyone* needs to go out of their way to see him if he’s in your city. We ❤ Ian!!
This was so incredibly clever and original. Loved it!
Damn, Ian is next level. Hope I get to see him live!
I haven't seen Ian in years, great to see that they're still ding stand up.
Man, your delivery is superb!
Finally a real ass comedian man.🤘🏻
Ian has always been a high thought comedian
5:17 it's so lively, those ladies laughing out loud is so wholesome
Broooo I’m commenting just to boost the algorithm!! This need to blow
I hope my follow up comment helps.
😂😂 Bruv I was liking every comment just in case with the same intentions.... Ian deserves everything.
😂😂 Bruv I was liking every comment just in case with the same intentions.... Ian deserves everything.
😂😂 Bruv I was liking every comment just in case with the same intentions.... Ian deserves everything.
@@samsonhagos6114 F*ck it. I'm finna do that too.
"Hey...this is bigger than you..🤨" 😂
Top tier 👌
Wity and real smooth.
He was HILARIOUS!
This guy's a special kinda nuts!🤣
I love this guy his comedy is brilliant
I found this set impeccable and just had to go and check you outt. Sir, you've doing this for so long and have even written for "Black-ish" a show which I thoroughly enjoyed. God bless you and may more good things come your way, you've been on the grind a long time 👑
This guy's amazing. Love the airplane stuff
This is masterful!!!
😂😂😂😂 Best, one of the best and most original takes about reincarnation and slavery 😂😂😂😂
Special thanks for that Soccer Comic Pod👏👏👏
Fire set!!
Amazing set. Perfect execution!
I wish I could rewatch this for the first time....really cracked me up
Very funny 😂thank you so much for the laughs and the “Heart smiles!❤”😂
Today my Birthday. This feels like a gift
Deep, real, and classy
I also love his take on reincarnation!!! I always say everyone is One and this is another way to help prove that point. How can we hate someone when we could have been like that person in a past life. We are all connected!♥
This guy deserves his time in the spotlight, and I hope to hear more of his material.
I watch comedians all the time and this is like nothing I’ve seen before! About to search and binge his material. He needs to be among the household name comedians!
11:28 Ian Edwards is a legend in the making!
This the guy from “punked” I would remember that voice anywhere 😂
This was stupid hilariously funny. Beyond genius. Thanks for respecting the craft of helping to make others think and laugh.
Great set, fresh material 😂
Ian has such good timing, just heard of him today - he's got a new fan! What a polished set :)
wow. love this guy. great material. great delivery.
10/10 set. Great job.
Love the pacing and the style in the way he touched on all his topics. Kudos Ian you earned a new fan!