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COMEDIAN OR VILLAIN?Tom Thakkar
A half-Indian kid from Bloomington, Indiana who got good in New York, debuted on “Conan” and “The Tonight Show,” and is now a Los Angeles dad with a brand-new podcast.
- From
- Bloomington, Indiana
- Based
- Los Angeles
- Special
- Thakkar Noir (2023)
- Podcast
- You Hurt My Feelings
Exhibit A: Tom ThakkarWho is Tom Thakkar?
Tom Thakkar is a stand-up comedian from Bloomington, Indiana. He went to Bloomington High School South and Indiana University, grew up watching Comedy Central specials, and built his act in the New York clubs before moving to Los Angeles.
On stage he is loose, quick and happily self-incriminating: jokes about being half Indian and “ethnically ambiguous,” getting old, Indiana being scarier than New York, and his cat from hell. He made his late-night debut on “Conan” in November 2017, got his own half-hour on Comedy Central’s “Stand-Up Presents” in 2019, and did stand-up on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in 2021.
His debut hour, “Thakkar Noir,” was recorded at the Comedy Fort in Fort Collins, Colorado and released by 800 Pound Gorilla in July 2023. For six years he co-hosted the music podcast “Stand By Your Band” with Tommy McNamara, which wrapped in October 2023. In October 2026 he launched “You Hurt My Feelings,” where guests talk about the times their feelings got hurt.
He is a favorite guest on comedy podcasts, especially Are You Garbage, where his October 2026 visit was his sixth.
Timeline
- 2017Late-night debut on “Conan” (Nov 29): Spirit Airlines, being half Indian, changing his name
- 2019Half-hour on “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents,” taped in New Orleans (aired Nov 1)
- 2021Stand-up debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (Oct 14)
- 2022Featured on Epix’s “Unprotected Sets” (Mar 4)
- 2023Debut special “Thakkar Noir” (Jul 18); “Stand By Your Band” ends after six years
- 2026Launches “You Hurt My Feelings” (Oct 20); sixth Are You Garbage visit
Specials, TV & podcasts
Guest spots
11 verified full-episode appearances on other comedians’ podcasts, newest first.
Are You Garbage · 6 visits
Other shows
Also heard on Getting Doug with High, Doug Loves Movies and Don’t Tell Comedy. My Show Notes write-ups will be linked here as they go live.
Watch
The special and the TV sets, on YouTube.
Thakkar Noir (full special, 56 min)
Old People Stories and Twitter Bans
Election Emails are InsaneTom Thakkar FAQ
Where is Tom Thakkar from?
Bloomington, Indiana. He graduated from Bloomington High School South and Indiana University, worked the New York clubs for years and now lives in Los Angeles.
What is Tom Thakkar’s special?
“Thakkar Noir” (2023), his debut hour from 800 Pound Gorilla. It is free on YouTube and on the music streaming services. He also has a 2019 half-hour on “Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents.”
What is Tom Thakkar’s podcast?
“You Hurt My Feelings,” which launched in October 2026. Before that he co-hosted “Stand By Your Band” with Tommy McNamara from 2017 to 2023.
Is Tom Thakkar on tour?
He tours clubs and festivals around the country. Check the tour dates on tomthakkar.com.
How many times has Tom Thakkar been on Are You Garbage?
Six, from “Indiana Kid” in July 2021 to “The Costco King” in October 2026.
Known associates
More comics on the list who share stages and mics with Tom.
Stavros Halkias
Nikki Glaser
Sam Morril
Ari ShaffirPhotos: Stavros Halkias: Photo: Neal Brennan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Nikki Glaser: Photo: Neal Brennan, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Morril: Photo: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Ari Shaffir: Photo: Lisa Gansky, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: initials artwork by The Comedian List (no free-licensed photo available). Facts checked Oct 26, 2026.
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