Shawn Barnes

Comedian | Filmmaker | Podcaster

Shawn Barnes is a comedian based in New York’s Capital District. He was voted Funniest Comic in the Capital District in 2025 and has opened for nationally touring comics including Todd Barry, Adrienne Iapalucci, and Adam Ray.His stand-up blends sharp observation, self-awareness, and absurdity, finding the ridiculous side of everyday anxiety, aging, marriage, pop culture, and the quiet horror of being a person in public.Outside of stand-up, Shawn is a filmmaker whose work includes award winning films, Middletown, Break Glass and, It’s Always Almost Over.He also hosts the podcast Supersalad, featuring laid-back conversations with comedians, filmmakers, and friends.

Upcoming Shows

May 23, Rensselaer, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Son of Egg
May 24, Glens Falls, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mean Max
June 5, Endicott, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (secret)
June 6, Oneida, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oasis Comedy Theater
June 12, Albany, NY . . . . . . . . . . .Albany Stadium Restaurant
June 26, New Paltz, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denizen Theatre
June 27, Colonie, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Margarita City
July 2-8, Los Angeles, CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBD
July 10, Accord, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burnside Live
Aug. 15, Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tavern 1244
Aug. 22, Olivebridge, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tetta's Market
Sept. 6, Loch Sheldrake, NY . . . . . . . . . . . . Morningside Park
Sept. 11-12, Saratoga, NY . . . . . .Saratoga Comedy Festival

Supersalad

A laid-back comedy podcast hosted by Shawn Barnes & Jay Leonard, featuring conversations with comedians, filmmakers, friends, and whoever else makes the mistake of agreeing to be recorded.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

Contact

For booking inquiries, festivals, podcasts, media, or general questions, contact Shawn below.

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