Brad Stine enjoys shattering pre-conceptions. In modern stand-up comedy, cultural signifiers abound. Call a comic aggressive and confrontational, and it usually means coarse language and crude subject matter. Call a comic cerebral, and it usually means a liberal who makes reference to politicians and pop-culture figures. Call a comic clean, and it usually means someone mild-mannered, polite, and exceedingly safe.
Brad Stine bulldozes those stereotypes with manic, wild-eyed, thought-provoking glee. He's as in-your face as any modern stand-up comedian, but he never utters a curse word. He's an educated, cerebral comic who is also a proud, patriotic conservative. “Modern comedy is full of acts who are pushing the envelope of society,” Stine says. “But those who use comedy for social commentary tend to be liberal. I represent something different, something I think is more in line with most of America .”
So, yes, he's clean and conservative. As shown on his new DVD Tolerate This! , he's a unique comic who proves that clean and cutting edge indeed can come in the same package—and at full speed. “I think there's humor in expressing our frustrations,” Stine says. “The observation of certain societal truths, when brought up in a comedic way, can help people see things more objectively. Comedy should be a way of expressing what you're about, and these are the things that are on my mind. Some people perform because they want to entertain. I want to bring a little more to the table and offer something creative and substantive.”
Brad Stine's distinctive brand of comedy has brought him standing ovations across the country—as well as praise from the media. He's been seen on NBC “Nightly News,” CNN Paula Zahn Now , FOX News Hannity & Colmes Show , Tucker Carlson Show , MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour , Showtime's Comedy Club Network and A&E's Caroline's Comedy Hour, Evening at the Improv and Comedy on the Road as well as a 10 page profile in the New Yorker Magazine.
A native of Indiana , he spent years in Los Angeles developing his career before moving his family to Nashville. He began his career blending comedy and magic, touring college auditoriums and comedy clubs, eventually evolving to where he wanted to concentrate on being a stand-up comic. Now, performing to sold-out arenas and corporate functions alike, Brad Stine’s unique combination of aggressive comedy with hilarious observations are setting a new standard for humor.
