Episode 12: John F.O'Donnell

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John F. O'Donnell, also known simply as JFOD, is an absurd, vulnerable fireball of a comedian in New York City. He is known for his half spontaneous/half crafted live performances which are marked by psychological pain and emotional honesty. He has recently recovered from an extreme manic-depressive episode that tour apart his world from April 2008 through July of 2009. John talks about dealing with mental illness publicly though his comedy. John has been featured as one of Comedy Central’s Fresh Faces of Comedy. He was nominated for an ECNY Award in the category of Best Emerging NYC Comic. He was a featured performer at The Bridgetown Comedy Festival (Portland, Oregon), as well as The New Orleans Comedy Arts Festival, as well as The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In New York City, John hosted a weekly live comedy show called The KINGDOM OF HEAVEN with my buddy, Timmy Williams, from IFC’s The Whitest Kids U’ Know for two years. He also co-produce an annual show called FIFTY FIRST JOKES. Starting in February 2010, He will be producing a live monthly show called INTO THE WILD at The Studio @ Webster Hall in association with Atlantic Pictures.

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