Who the #!@*&% is Jason McLaren?

Hey! I’m Jason McLaren. I was born in Upstate NY, about an hour outside of NYC in the Hudson Valley, to Italian-American parents. From a young age, I always wanted to be a performer, having participated in stage productions at as young as the age of 8. I fell in love with stand-up comedy further into my teenage years, especially after attending a live taping of The Tonight Show, and meeting host Jimmy Fallon. I then began my career in stand-up at the age of 18, attending open mics and creating a foundation for my act. My career began to take off right before the first wave of COVID hit, in which I then took my comedic persona to social media, primarily on TikTok. Within my first 3 months on the app, I amassed over 10,000 followers.

When COVID ended, I began to further develop my stand-up career, producing local comedy nights in my area, catching the attention of seasoned veterans in comedy. I have had the opportunity of performing all across the Tri-State area, performing at various clubs and venues. Notably, I’ve performed at Governor’s Comedy Clubs on Long Island, Broadway Comedy Club and St. Marks Comedy Club in NYC. I also frequently perform at my home club, Laugh it Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie NY. In 2022, I was invited to be a guest on the Staten Island-produced late night show “Up Late with Johnny Potenza”, which stars such as Pete Davidson and Chris DiStefano appeared early in their careers.

As of 2025, I’ve been doing stand-up for 6 years and have been fortunate enough to perform and open for many comedians who have appeared on HBO, MTV, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Showtime.

I also do many fundraiser shows, raising money for foundations and causes such as the Special Olympics, NY Police and Fire Departments, and fundraising for veterans, animals, and schools.

I currently reside in my hometown of Newburgh, NY where I continue to hone my craft and grow as a comic and performer. I also eat a lot of cold cut sandwiches and watch the Knicks in my downtime.

Thanks for listen to me yap! If you need a comedian that gives you hilarious and relatable material, contact me!