Brian Atkinson is the contest MC for the 50 and Funny clean comedy contest at The Comedy Catch in Chattanooga, TN on November 22.
Brian Atkinson
The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022, 2023, and 2025, World Series of Comedy 2023-2026 Top 40 Comic, 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner, and 2026 Semi Finalist. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he’s working clean.
50 and Funny
Clean comics 50 and up will compete in front of a panel of judges for a cash prize, paid gig and an entry into next year’s Clean Comedy Challenge! 50 and Funny brings experienced and new comics together for this brand new contest.
Produced by Townsend Productions and Comedian Discovery.
Doors at 4pm
Show at 5pm
The Comedy Catch
Located at the Choo Choo Hotel in downtown Chattanooga is the Comedy Catch. Chattanooga’s home for comedy for the last 40 years, featuring weekly shows with nationally touring headliner acts.
29 Station St
Chattanooga TN 37408
Brian Atkinson is a Comedian
Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.
Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.
Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.
Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.
Bookings
Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.
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