The Comedy Studio featuring

John Novosad, A.K.A the Hippieman, is a well-established stand-up comedian with over thirty years of experience on the road. A native of Boulder and a longtime “Pro” at Comedy Works, John takes his affable presence and sharp, adaptable humor on a national tour, performing at clubs, theaters, and festivals throughout the country. He has made two appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and has been featured on the nationally syndicated Comedy.TV. His impressive festival credits include the Aspen Laff Festival, High Plains Comedy Festival, Great American Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, as well as a win at the 7th Annual Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta. John’s Dry Bar Comedy special, launched in December 2024, has already garnered over two million views on YouTube. His album, Jokes I Can Only Tell Here, debuted in 2022 via The Laugh Button and surpassed one million views before being redistributed by 800 Pound Gorilla, where its popularity continues to rise. Additionally, he hosts the comedy/variety show Hippieman’s Plan for America, where he offers humorous solutions to contemporary issues—demonstrating that wherever John performs, audiences can count on clever comedy infused with heart.

Stephanie McHugh started comedy at 35, married with 2 kids; the prime time to start a new career…ten months later, she won a trip to the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Stephanie has appeared on Nick at Nite’s TV Show “America’s Funniest Mom” and was on The Steve and Stephanie Morning Radio Show on KOOL 105. Check out her new Dry Bar Comedy Special “Rocks in My Shoe.” She is a co-founder of the MentalPause Comedy Show.