Raised in the land known for big gambles, this female comic decided to double down on herself and won big by making history in one of comedy’s most iconic venues. As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian Sydney McIntyre. The Las Vegas, NV native shares some of their favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how they always own the laughs.
Name: Sydney McIntyre
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV/San Francisco, CA
Instagram/Tik-Tok:@sydneyrmcintyre @sydneymcintyre98
Years in Comedy: 5 months
Comedic Influences: Louis CK, Bill Burr, Bryan Callen, Tom Segura, Chris D’Elia
Favorite Comedy Album: Keith Lowell Jensen’s “Not For Rehire”
Favorite Comedy Special: Louis CK “2017”
Favorite Comedy Movie: Step Brothers
Favorite Comedy TV Show: The Office
Favorite Comedic Character: Jim Carrey
Favorite City to Perform In: San Francisco, California (the only city I have performed in so far)
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Family, everyday life, sex, anger, personal experiences
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Non-judgmental, on the younger side, down for anything vibes.
Favorite Comedy Club: Cobb’s Comedy Club
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
I always made people laugh and people told me they would see me on SNL or on TV one day, but I never really understood how they thought that. Then during college, I started posting videos of me talking and my friends told me I needed to do stand-up. After a near mental break, I was set on the idea of doing standup. Not sure if it was being in a manic state that made standup seem reasonable, but that experience definitely pushed me to do it.
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
I had to drink a little bit to ease my nerves, and for a second I made eye contact with people and got nervous, but I went into my material and I killed it! After, the local comics gave me knuckle bumps.
How would you describe your comedic style:
Raunchy, angry, eccentric, vulnerable, loud, theatrical and dark.
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I usually talk to myself in the mirror and write down what I think is funny or makes me laugh. I write out verbatim everything I want to say. When I listen to loud music or when I am hungover, ideas usually come to be easier.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
SF is definitely a great place to start out in comedy as there are a lot of opportunities to get on stage. There is a lot of networking and politics involved. Being nice and supportive goes a long way.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
If I have heard of others mentioning someone and talking highly of them, what kind of credits they have, how long they have been doing comedy, and how much they have accomplished, and if they really make me laugh then I think they are pretty successful.
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
I love watching Ryan Goodcase, Shannon Murphy, and Alejandro Ochoa. They all have different styles and have great attitudes.
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
I got the amazing opportunity to host for Doug Stanhope. Definitely one of the craziest moments of my life
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
Go on stage with confidence and give them hell even if you’re not feeling it. I’ve learned that confidence makes all the difference.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They are sometimes surprised or sometimes people think I might be a funny person before going on stage
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
It’s been very fun and everyone is very welcoming. Definitely been very positive so far.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Women and men get equal opportunities!
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
“Nothing matters, we’re all gonna die anyway” – Doug Stanhope
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
“We’re all gonna die anyway”
Funniest encounter you’ve ever had with a celebrity:
I was working security at Cobbs and Stanhope was outside with me, and touching the customer’s faces and making them laugh. I didn’t even know who he was, and I was kinda annoyed he was distracting me from work. He went inside, came back out and said “I’m in a great mood, but there’s nothing I hate more than bad comedy.” And I said “I know, I can tell it already sucks.” We got to the last customers outside, he made them laugh, and I said “you guys, this is the best your gonna get out here, once you go inside, it’s gonna suck. Welcome in.” That made him laugh and he was like wanna host for me on Tuesday?
Weirdest place you’ve ever performed any form of comedy:
So far it’s just been in bars, restaurants or clubs! Probably the OMG in the Tenderloin is the weirdest place.
A Sydney McIntyre Fun Fact:
I’m 23, but everyone thinks I’m in my 30’s.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
It would be awesome to be famous throughout the country and world!
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
Be confident and own what you say.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
I think people are going to get more vulnerable and raw with their material. It will be important to have a big following on social media.
If you could write one episode for one classic TV sitcom which show would it be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
The Office. “You down to fuck or nah” Lol I don’t know, writing doesn’t come to me very naturally.
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
I’m partial to Cobbs Comedy Club because I work there, and I would want to perform with Louis CK, Bill Burr, and Bryan Callen.
What’s next for you:
I have some shows coming up in January, and I plan to keep building my comedy career in SF for another year and potentially move down to LA after that.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
Because if you’re not laughing, you’re crying
Follow Sydney McIntyre’s comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Facebook/Tik-Tok: @sydneyrmcintyre Sydney McIntyre @sydneymcintyre98
