A Little About Me

Funny is the whole job

Jacob Wanger is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian and writer who graduated this May from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in both Philosophy and Communication Arts. Like many Philosophy majors before him, Jacob found himself unemployed coming out of school, pushing him to make the incredibly responsible decision to pursue comedy full time. Before landing on comedy, Jacob found himself in a wide array of jobs such as being a Personal Fitness Trainer, Stock Analyst, and makes for damn fine DoorDash driver (4.98 ⭐️)

His method of entry into America’s lowest form of show-business, embarking on the uniquely American odyssey of the cross-country road trip, doing so from the complicated comforts of a camper van. Jacob will be traveling the country in search of meaning, connection, and stage time. Along the way, he has been hosting his pop-up “Wanger & Friends” show, showcasing local talent across the country.

In his young career, Jacob has already performed in festivals, private events, and showcases in numerous cities throughout the nation. When he’s not on stage, you can usually find him doing literally anything. This dude cannot sit still for the life of him. Luckily, this inability for stability gives life plenty of opportunity to write jokes for him. His comedy leans into storytelling, absurdity, and making sense of the deeper complexities of life through the eyes of a goofy 22-year-old.