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Moody McCarthy
- Syracuse, NY
- Stand-Up Comedian
- Travels nationwide
- $500 and up
Overview
Booking a comedian can be worrisome, but with Moody McCarthy you'll have a likeable, funny performer guaranteed to brighten any event.
Moody McCarthy brought down the house on The Letterman Show twice. He's also given standout performances on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Comic Standing, and America's Got Talent. (Oh, and House Hunters. Really.) His TV reel shows his terrific material, but live he couples that with in-the-moment chops to guarantee a memorable event every time. Book him and see why he is a regular at the best comedy clubs in the country.
51 Reviews
Moody had the crowd of about 45 people laughing non stop for the entire 1 hour performance.
Comedian
Moody McCarthy brought a touch of humor to my husband's 50th birthday party. His 30-minute set fit well with our reserved Indian-American family crowd, mostly from Kerala.
Arriving early, Moody was patient when we ran late. He clearly did his research, incorporating jokes about Kerala and life after 50 that resonated with our guests. While the older folks were harder to read, the younger crowd definitely enjoyed themselves, even if they didn't show it loudly.
What stood out was Moody's personal approach. He wove in details about my husband and our family, making the show feel tailored to us. His clean, family-friendly humor suited our mixed-age group well.
A few more medical jokes might have appealed to the older attendees, but overall, Moody handled our unique audience skillfully. If you need a comedian who can adapt to a reserved crowd and bring subtle laughs, Moody's a solid choice. He's professional, witty, and attuned to his audience.
Arts/Entertainment Speaker, Comedian
Moody was a joy to work with! He made the effort to connect with all members of the organising Team. He spent time to ensure that he understood the customer's wishes. He adapted effortlessly to changes in the programme in a very collaborative manner. He made sure to check names with everyone and to pronounce them well. He made sure that the transitions in the programme were smooth and that each segment of the programme received due appreciation from the audience. And even in the pressure of being LIVE, he stayed calm, cool and collected. He is highly recommended!
Emcee
Moody was very funny! Had the crowd roaring through the entire show! After the show he mingled with the crowd and was very engaging and friendly! A big hit!! Thanks Moody!!
For the first time in the history of our Galas we made the decision to have a comedian as our main entertainment. It was a great decision. Moody McCarthy was recommended to us and he did not disappoint. He had our guests laughing from the start and we received many compliments regarding him. Thank you Moody!!
Stand-Up Comedian
Moody was a great addition and emcee to our Gala. He was professional, timely and took in all the information quickly and accurately. He was able to engage a room of 650 people and helped with a fundraising auction. We heard many positive comments about his performance throughout the evening and after.
Moody performed for our company holiday party. He provided great comedy. He interacted with the audience and incorporated material for our industry. Would highly recommend.
Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
Moody McCarthy was just right for our event.
His comedy was appropriate for our group and based on everyday life. I got only positive feedback from our group.
Comedian
Wonderful reviews from everyone who attended Moody's program! Very personable and easy to work with. Thank you, Moody, we are so glad you were available!
Comedian
Moody entertained all of our guest from 3-80 years of age with a PG appropriate monolog. We have the opportunity in the future for a gifted and talented comedian, who do we call, we call Moody!!!
Comedian
Moody was wonderful to work with. Great communicator and professional. He kept us laughing and even winged it with our live auction and did a great job! Thank you for making our fundraiser a success !
Comedian, Emcee
Great material, easy to work with, everyone loved it!
Stand-Up Comedian
Moody took the time to get to know the area and his audience. We enjoyed his company before and after the show. Great guy!
Corporate Comedian
Moody was terrific! He did a set for my corporate 2023 kickoff event and had everyone laughing. He was very easy to work with.
Comedian
Moody McCarthy was on time, funny as heLl, helpful, patient and an overall pleasure to work with. If you ever need someone for an event, he’s your man
Christian Comedian, Comedian
It was wonderful to have Moody over for a birthday party. On time, professional and willing to work with you.
He was exceptional
Highly recommended
Comedy Show
Moody was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing...I really appreciated the fact that his performance felt as if it was designed especially for our event. He was able to include audience members while honing in on some specifics about our company and the celebration itself.
Comedian
I contacted Moody, after watching his videos, to perform at my birthday party which was to be attended by a wide range of friends & family members of many age groups. After learning about me and my family Moody put together a routine that hit the target 100% with everyone that night. There wasn't one person who didn't come up to me afterwards and tell me how great Moody was, with many asking how I found him. His comedy was completely appropriate for the group, VERY funny, and his "delivery" is just great. I couldn't be more pleased with what he did for the party, and how he guided me in terms of time to allot for him, where to stand, how to introduce him, etc. Easy to work with, very professional, and a truly funny and engaging guy. You won't go wrong.
Stand-Up Comedian
Moody when I met him for the first time proved to be a true gentleman. He explained what he would be doing and depending on how he was received would determine the length of the show. He was on for about 40 minutes of laughter. He was able to judge his crowd and knew what jokes would work best. He was quick on his feet. I recomend him highly.
Comedian
Moody was nothing short of great! His presents was amazing even on a virtual event and the audience at our corporate event loved him. I would highly recommending Moody for your events. Hilarious, easy to work with and super nice guy. What more can you ask for? Thanks again Moody!
Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
He came in from NY to the retirement party we had last night in Waterford, CT . Such good and warm humor.
Comedian
Moody made our event a delightful one. He was funny OnPoint and on time. He’s a pleasant man and very funny. We will definitely use them again in an accident.
Christian Comedian
Moody made our event a delightful one. He was funny OnPoint and on time. He’s a pleasant man and very funny. We will definitely use them again in an accident.
Real professional
Comedian
Glad I hired him. He was punctual, prepared and made the crowd laugh. Very engaging.
Comedian
He did a great job engaging with our volunteers, staff, and senior clients and had appropriate material for a professional setting.
Comedian, Comedy Show, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
Anyone reading this review should definitely hire Moody for their event, he is very funny and professional. My family and I greatly enjoyed his performance and wouldn't hesitate in working with him again in the near future.
Comedian
We had Moody McCarty for a volunteer celebration event and he was wonderful. He’s super funny! His particular schtick
Is dry, reflective humor and our event was next level thanks in large part to Moody’s sets. I’d highly recommend Moody for
Any kind of gig due to the careful way
He prepared and how aware he was during our event.
Comedian, Corporate Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
I Had a large zoom party with a comedy club theme for my husband’s birthday with about 60-70 participants. Moody was hilarious and kept everyone laughing as he engaged with the audience. I’m still receiving calls days after the party from everyone sharing that they had so much fun! Thank you Moody, you were awesome!!
Comedy Show
Response from Moody McCarthy:
Thank you, Debbie - much appreciated!
Hired Moody to do a virtual comedy event for our friends and family and he was AMAZING! SO funny, everyone was laughing and I received so many msgs of how much everyone enjoyed it! Highly recommend booking him for your next event!
Comedian, Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian
Super funny and professional. Very responsive to our needs and concerns leading up the event. Prompt and courteous! Would def use again. whatever the audience, can’t go wrong with Moody!
Comedian
In these times it is difficult to have events but a Zoom comedy hour with Moody was wonderful. The audience was large and they enjoyed his jokes and banter.
Comedian
He was phenomenal and put together a great show for my wife's 50th birthday. It was a zoom event with about 50 attendees. He gave a personal touch to the event. His content was clean, witty and funny. Everyone attended the event said, "man, he was awesome!".
You cannot go wrong with Moody!
Comedy Show
Company zoom event - extremely successful and everyone had a great time!
Comedian
My wife’s work hired Moody for their office virtual Christmas Party! He was great! I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time! Thanks Moody for bringing some laughter to this awful year!
Stand-Up Comedian
Great performance! Super nice and funny guy. We had a wonderful time. Thanks Moody!
Comedian, Comedy Show, Stand-Up Comedian
Moody was fabulous. This was a zoom-hosted event and those in attendance had rave reviews for Moody!
Comedian
Moody McCarthy was good at keeping in touch with me prior to the show and showed an active interest in trying to set up jokes that would be appropriate for our group. Nice person! and we enjoyed having him at our virtual Happy Hour!
Comedian
Everything about Moody was positive. The initial contact he made shortly after looking for a comedian thru GigSalad for our fundraiser was quick. He understood exactly what we needed. He arrived on time and put on a great, hilarious performanace. He made many new fans.
Book him and you will see for yourself the man is super talented. You will not be disappointed.
Thanks Moody!
Comedy Show
Moody was very funny! We had a great time and he was great at reading the room! We would have him back for sure!
Comedian, Comedy Show
Moody McCarthy was excellent. Professional, funny. Recommend him. Your service Gig Salad - easy to use, get multiple choices, love it & will continue to use & recommend to others.
Comedian
Excellent job. Postive feedback from guests who attened
Comedian
What an experience! the comendian Moody McCarthy was great!We received feedback from our guest and all was fabulous, and everyone said they never laughed so much. Thanks again.
Stand-Up Comedian
Our event was an appreciation dinner for real estate agents. Moody livened up the room and engaged well with his audience. We will be sure to look for Moody for future events.
Comedian
He's a great comedian had lots of laughs ! Would definitely use again!
Comedian
Moody did a great job at our event and had everyone laughing his entire set. I would definitely recommend him.
Comedian
Moody was spectacular! Prompt, organized, and of course, very funny!!! Our audience consisted of 10 National Honor Society students and 200 or so district staff. His humor was clean, relatable and sprinkled with the perfect amount of personalized jokes regarding our area and district. So easy to work with and a wonderful act! Would definitely recommend and would invite again!! :)
Corporate Comedian
Moody was great
Stand-Up Comedian
Whole crowd of 86 people loved his humor.
Comedian
Moody gave a great performance, arrived promptly and was so kind to my guests. We will definitely hire again.
Comedian
I looked through a lot of stand up comedians for my husband's 50th birthday party and decided to hire Moody. He responded promptly to my emails, came earlier to check out the venue and even brought his own PA system. My husband and our guests had tons of laughter at the party. Moody's the one to hire if you are undecided!
Stand-Up Comedian
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 and up
Gig Length: 5 - 75 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Well crafted original material with a dash of crowd work and spontaneity.
About
Moody McCarthy is a stand-up comedian who has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, and twice on the Letterman Show. He can be seen in North America’s top clubs and heard on Sirius/XM radio, and was recently chosen to open for Sebastian Maniscalco.
Moody began his career in his hometown of Syracuse, NY, and is now based in New York City, where he lives with his wife and two wee lasses. Moody’s material is described as original but universal, and smart without being trite. Couple that with a disarming presence & in-the-moment chops, you’ll see why he’s earned the respect of his peers for his ability to “go up cold”. His style also translates well to virtual shows and during the pandemic he delighted Pfizer’s senior global team with a performance. (What a hero.)
Corporate events, fundraisers, private shows, Zoom meetings – you name it, this versatile performer will brighten any event.
Moody McCarthy: few people hate him!
TV: Conan (TBS); Late Show with David Letterman (CBS, 2012 & 2014); Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC); America’s Got Talent (NBC); Last Comic Standing IV (NBC); Star Search 2003 (CBS); Gotham Comedy Live (AXStv); HGTV's House Hunters (2019); The Early Show (CBS); The Bob & Tom Show (WGN); MSG Network; Style Network; CTV (Canada)
Additional Booking Notes
I own a PA system & spotlight that is suitable for rooms of up to 200 people that I can provide gratis. It will make for a professional setting anywhere there is electricity.
Upcoming Booked Events
January 31, 2025 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
Past Booked Events
January 11, 2025 • 10:30pm - 11:15pm | Birthday Party |
January 10, 2025 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 17, 2024 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 06, 2024 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Christmas Party |
November 03, 2024 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 21, 2024 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 28, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Festival |
June 15, 2024 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
May 29, 2024 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 26, 2024 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
March 09, 2024 • 9:00pm - 9:15pm | Fundraiser |
January 27, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
January 20, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Dinner Party |
January 04, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 12, 2023 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 11, 2023 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 16, 2023 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 11, 2023 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Corporate Event |
October 04, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Halloween Party |
September 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 06, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Birthday Party |
June 17, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 19, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Dinner Party |
May 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
April 23, 2023 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
March 28, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 24, 2023 • 12:30pm - 12:45pm | Corporate Event |
January 19, 2023 • 8:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 17, 2022 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Fundraiser |
October 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 01, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Birthday Party |
September 22, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Corporate Event |
September 18, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 10, 2022 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Birthday Party |
August 25, 2022 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 09, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:00pm | Personal Occasion |
May 07, 2022 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
April 06, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 31, 2022 • 10:00pm - 10:45pm | Fundraiser |
March 19, 2022 • 1:00pm - 1:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
March 11, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 21, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 11, 2021 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 18, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Birthday Party |
June 25, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 19, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 12, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
April 07, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Campus Event |
March 23, 2021 • 3:00pm - 3:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
March 20, 2021 • 7:30pm - 8:15pm | Virtual Event |
March 14, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
March 13, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
February 25, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
February 16, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Birthday Party |
February 12, 2021 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Virtual Event |
December 26, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:15pm | Virtual Event |
December 24, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 21, 2020 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Virtual Event |
December 08, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Virtual Event |
December 03, 2020 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Virtual Event |
October 29, 2020 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Virtual Event |
October 09, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 20, 2020 • 9:30am - 9:45am | Corporate Event |
July 18, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Graduation |
April 17, 2020 • 5:30pm - 5:45pm | Virtual Event |
March 02, 2020 • 8:30pm - 9:15pm | Nonprofit Event |
February 09, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 11, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 18, 2019 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
September 26, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Fundraiser |
June 10, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 11, 2019 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Fundraiser |
April 24, 2019 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Personal Occasion |
November 03, 2018 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 11, 2018 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Cocktail Party |
July 07, 2018 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | House Party |
May 05, 2018 • 8:00pm - 9:30pm | Campus Event |
March 03, 2018 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Fundraiser |
December 09, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Dinner Party |
November 04, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
September 21, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
September 06, 2017 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
May 12, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm | School Assembly |
April 08, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
March 25, 2017 • 9:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
November 13, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Personal Occasion |
November 13, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Personal Occasion |
February 12, 2016 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Nightclub Event |
December 14, 2015 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
June 19, 2015 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Bachelorette Party |
October 04, 2014 • 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 18, 2013 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
Set List
I can perform an hour of solid stand-up comedy. (1:15 with a tail-wind.)
Influences & Inspiration
Brian Regan, Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan, Sarah Silverman, David Letterman, Chris Rock.
Setup Requirements
I own a sound system and spotlight that I can set up anywhere there's electricity in 10min