Hi, my name Jonathan van Halem. I’m a stand-up comedian based in Brooklyn, NY. I currently work at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

I host a great stand up show called Hot Gossip. It frequently sells out, and it’s been recommended by the New York Times (ever heard of it?). I’ve opened on the road for comedians like Rory Scovel, Gianmarco Soresi, David Cross, and others.

I have many stand-up clips that have done very well online, like this one about interning for Fox News, or this one about my 10th grade history teacher, or this one about New York Mets broadcaster Keith Hernandez.

Writing-wise, I did a trial run as a Clickhole contributor in 2023, in which I sold exactly one headline, but shortlisted 17 others. I’ve also been in McSweeneys once.

When I’m not doing comedy, I’m patiently waiting for the New York Mets to win the World Series. My favorite Family Guy character is Stewie.