Brittany Loggins

New Yorkers are truly funny. We have to be—we constantly face some of the most unreal situations with so many millions of people living around us from all different walks of life—and we pride ourselves on being able to take it all in stride. That's why you'll find some of the funniest people here. But it goes beyond wit. New York City boasts the best comedy venues in the world (Comedy Cellar, The Stand, The PIT, Caveat, Asylum, Q.E.D., and of course, the New York Comedy Club) that regularly host the most celebrated and the most up-and-coming comedians you'll hear. We've been covering the comedy scene since we launched in the 1990s, so we've been front-and-center, watching the industry grow and change over the last few decades, attending shows, talking to comedians and listing their shows. This month we're highlighting four New Yorkers along side eight other funny people from across the country as part of our national Time Out "comedians to watch" story, which you can read right here. We suggest you watch them—that is, follow their socials, check out their live shows and listen to their podcasts, because we think they're funny and going places. Soon, you'll see their faces everywhere. Below, meet our four picks—Kenice Mobley, JC Mendoza, Jamie Wolf and Alex Kumin.

If you’re looking for ways to introduce more comedy into your life—beyond the funny people currently streaming on your television screens—this list of up-and-coming comedians in America is the one for you. Our editors around the country—with help from Joel Mandelkorn and Mandee Johnson for L.A.—handpicked a variety of talents from Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, whose range in humor and performance styles truly offer amusement for everyone. Looking for something musical? Check out the clever comedy band that’s been rocking West Coast audiences of all ages. You'll also encounter the outlandish and the outrageous, plus some hilariously twisted jokes—because nothing's off the table with this whip-smart bunch. From a former comedy barker and stand-up favorites to people you might've briefly seen on TV, get to know the comics that should be on your watch list (ordered alphabetically, because we don't play favorites).

While continually racking up millions of views across social media platforms and interviewing celebrities may be a part of Jack Coyne’s day job at his media company Public Opinion, deciding to run the New York City Marathon was a decision based solely on his love for the city itself.  Most people would consider a 26.2-mile trek through New York City’s five boroughs to be a bit of a daunting task, but 33-year-old Coyne described his preparation to Time Out New York as, “A very life-affirming thing.” This won’t come as much of a surprise to those familiar with Track Star, which has amassed over 340,000 followers on Instagram and 31.1-million likes on TikTok. Coyne hosts the show, which he created alongside his Public Opinion partners, his brother Kieran Coyne and their friend Henry Kornaros. In it, he breaks down barriers between strangers by offering them cash if they can name songs.  RECOMMENDED: 20 quick, to-go services in NYC that won’t slow you down Coyne is our cover star this month, and we set him about town to gather everything he needs on the go. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out New York (@timeoutnewyork) “I think that what we’ve all gotten from doing this is just a lot of faith in humanity and faith in New Yorkers,” says Coyne. The trio started the company only two years ago, which is crazy considering they’ve since hosted Oprah, Charli XCX and Vice President Kamala Harris as guests. And while the celebrity of it all has served the