An hour of space jokes from a hilarious group of scientists turned stand-up comedians, including a former NASA scientist!
From performing in Antarctica to on top of active volcanoes, these internationally touring comics will have you laughing so loud they can hear you on mars. Expect a ridiculous, raunchy, and informative night that will leave your brain and abs hurting from laughter. This nerdy yet approachable comedy show is so well-rounded, we’re being protested by the flat earth society.
Kasha Patel is an Indian-American stand-up comedian, science journalist, and former NASA employee who brings science into comedy and comedy into science. She is one of the top science comedians in the world, featured on BBC, NPR, and several TV networks. She is well-known for her TEDx talk, "Sneaking Science into Stand-up," where she analyzed 500 of her jokes to find the best performing punchline. You can see her at one of her Science Comedy Nights in Washington D.C. or touring the country.
Ben Miller is an NYC based scientist turned comedian who has been working for the past 9 years. In that time, he has performed at some of the top clubs in the city such as Broadway Comedy Club, Carolines, and The Stand. In 2023, he was the Artist in Residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the first stand-up comedian ever selected. He has a degree in Materials Science and Engineering, worked on a science bus, 3D printed cookies and has defused a few bar fights while on stage.
