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.

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Upcoming Shows

October 8-10, NEPA Comedy FestivalOctober 15-18, Crooked Mouth Comedy FestivalOctober 23, Albany, NY - Westmere Fire Dept.November 13, Suffern, NY - TBANovember 20, Saratoga, NY - The Hideaway at Saratoga LakeNovember 21, East Durham, NY - Shamrock HouseNovember 27, McGraw, NY - McGraw Box Brewing Co.December 12, Guilderland, NY - The Pine Haven

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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.

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