Chris Garcia is a comedian, television writer, and podcaster from Los Angeles.
You may have seen Chris tell his jokes on his very own half hour special on Comedy Central, This Is Not Happening, Adam Devine’s House Party, and @Midnight. Chris was named a New Face at the 2016 Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival and a “Comedian You Should and Will Know” by Vulture. He has written for Comedy Central, Adult Swim, Broadway Video, and is currently writing for Mr. Iglesias, a sitcom coming soon to Netflix. He’s been a guest on memorable podcast episodes of This American Life, WTF with Marc Maron, and 2 Dope Queens.
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Chris Garcia appears in the following:
'Scattered'
Friday, December 13, 2019
Comedian Chris Garcia joins to talk about his podcast, Scattered.
7. Bonus: Karen Kilgariff and the Shark
Friday, November 22, 2019
Fellow comedian Karen Kilgariff (My Favorite Murder) and Chris Garcia are members of the same sad club: they both lost their parents to Alzheimer’s.
6. The End
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Ana puts on her hot pink visor, Chris gets heatstroke, and the Garcias say goodbye.
4. The Chunited States
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
Andres catches a break. Mr. Bible-Jesus is born. And an American dog drinks café con leche.
Introducing Scattered with Chris Garcia
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Comedian Chris Garcia sets out to uncover the truth about his dad, a man who survived Castro’s labor camps only to lose his way in search of the American dream.
Scattered: The Camp
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
In comedian Chris Garcia's new podcast, he sets out to uncover the truth about his dad, a man who survived Castro’s labor camps only to lose his way in search of the American dream.
2. The Camp
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
When Andres asked the Cuban government for permission to leave the country in 1969, he got a letter with a set of instructions.
1. Soy Andres, a Tus Pies
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Andres carried his wife’s purse when they went out, taught Chris to throw a knuckle ball, and loved a good joke. But there was also a dark past that Chris was too scared to ask about.
Introducing Scattered
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Comedian Chris Garcia sets out to uncover the truth about his dad, a man who survived Castro’s labor camps only to lose his way in search of the American dream.
'Ottolenghi Simple,' Reimagining End of Life, Making Time for Music
Friday, October 26, 2018
Yotam Ottolenghi on his new cookbook. Chris Garcia & Brad Wolfe on the Reimagine End of Life festival. Amy Nathan on "Making Time for Making Music."
Alzheimer's and the World's Saddest Comedy Club
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Comedian Chris Garcia lost his dad to Alzheimer's last year. Now, he's working through his grief in a new project from WNYC studios—and we're bringing you an early listen.
