Jay Yoder, Comedian

Jay Yoder is an accomplished comedian, podcaster, and content creator whose mix of heart, humor, and hard-earned perspective has earned him stages across the country and millions of views online.

A standout performer on the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour, Jay has brought laughter to thousands with sold-out shows nationwide. He’s a regular at Soul Joel’s Comedy Club, a semifinalist for Magooby’s Comic of the Year (2023), and the winner of Explore DE’s March Laughness Tournament (2022). He’s also appeared in top-tier comedy festivals including the Vermont Comedy Festival, Portland Comedy Festival, and the Good Karma Comedy Festival.

As a podcaster, Jay is the co-host of Teachers Off Duty: Season 4—which charted at #4 on Apple Podcasts—and the creator/host of Seriously, Dad?, where he tackles fatherhood, teaching, and life’s hilarious curveballs with honesty and wit.

Jay’s content reaches over 3.5 million people monthly on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. His relatable, laugh-out-loud takes on parenting, marriage, teaching, and neurodiversity have made him a go-to collaborator for brands like AFC Urgent Care, and a favorite among fans looking for comedy that’s both meaningful and fun.

But Jay’s comedy goes deeper than punchlines. A dad of two and a proud special needs parent to a daughter with autism, Jay weaves personal stories into his act—from navigating the school system to growing up as the son of gay parents in 1980s Scranton. With over 20 years of experience as a public school teacher, Jay brings sharp observational humor and heartfelt authenticity to every set.

Whether he’s doing late-night club sets, family-friendly fundraisers, or speaking to schools and corporate audiences about teacher burnout, inclusion, or parenting children with disabilities, Jay adapts with ease. He’s a true Renaissance Man of Comedy—clean when it counts, edgy when it’s earned, and real every time.

Jay is currently developing a TV pilot based on his life and writing a children’s book that shares the world from his autistic daughter’s point of view.

Because for Jay, real is funny—and funny is healing.