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Lilburn, Georgia · Sketches and stand-up
John Crist
Stand-up comedian · YouTube sketch creator · Net Positive
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Who is John Crist?
John Crist (born March 20, 1984) is an American comedian from Lilburn, Georgia, known for YouTube sketches such as “Every parent at Disney” and “If golf and soccer switched announcers.” Comedian John Crist has opened for Jeff Foxworthy, Dave Chappelle and Seth Meyers. In November 2019, sexual-misconduct allegations led him to cancel his tour, and a planned Netflix special was put on hold; he later released the footage as his YouTube special What Are We Doing? He wrote the book Delete That (2022) and hosts the podcast Net Positive.
Career timeline
- 1984Born March 20; grows up in Lilburn, Georgia
- 2010sViral sketch videos; opens for Jeff Foxworthy and others
- 2019Cancels tour after allegations; What Are We Doing? special
- 2022Book Delete That
- 2023Special Would Like to Release a Statement
Podcast & show guest appearances
17 verified John Crist guest appearances on other shows, each with an official full-episode link: Nateland, This Past Weekend, Bertcast, Kill Tony, Are You Garbage? and more. His own Net Positive is not counted.
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Bertcast
Brantley Gilbert & John Crist: Music, Comedy, and Wild Stories
Nateland Entertainment
Ep #267 – Ponies, Pitches & A Proposal featuring John Crist
Are You Garbage?
Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
The Fighter and The Kid
John Crist Explains Why Brendan and Bryan Aren’t Getting Into Heaven
John Crist podcast
Net Positive with John Crist
His weekly podcast.
YouTube specials
What Are We Doing?, Would Like to Release a Statement, Emotional Support.
John Crist specials
- Emotional Support, YouTube
- Would Like to Release a Statement (2023), YouTube
- What Are We Doing? (2019), YouTube
Book: Delete That (and Other Failed Attempts To Look Good Online) (2022).
People
Places
- Lilburn, Georgia (hometown)
Products
- Book: Delete That (2022)
- Tour tickets: johncristcomedy.com
- What Are We Doing?: Amazon
- Would Like to Release a Statement: Amazon
- Emotional Support: Amazon
John Crist FAQ
Who is John Crist?
An American comedian from Georgia known for viral YouTube sketches, his specials and the Net Positive podcast.
How old is John Crist?
John Crist’s age is 42. Born March 20, 1984.
What happened with John Crist in 2019?
He canceled his tour after sexual-misconduct allegations, and a planned Netflix special was shelved; he later released it on YouTube.
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Episodes that mention John Crist:
- Hair | Public Figures – A Nateland Podcast | Ep #35
- Nateland Podcast: Ponies, Pitches & A Proposal featuring John Crist – Ep. 267
- Nateland Podcast: Unpacking the Generations with Comedian Ryan Hamilton – Ep. 266
- Dusty Slay's 'Wet Heat': An Inside Look at the Netflix Special & the Clean Comedy Process
- Teachers, Waffle House, and Philly: A Hilarious Discussion with Mike Vecchione on Nateland
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