Moody McCarthy
Who Moody McCarthy is
Moody McCarthy is a stand-up comedian and writer who began performing in Syracuse, New York, in 1992, was soon hired by the city's top morning radio show to cover sports and write jokes, and later moved to New York City. McCarthy has appeared on Conan, twice on the Late Show with David Letterman, on Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comics Unleashed, and on Star Search in 2003, Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent. The special The Good Jew, made with Angel Studios, came out through Comedy Dynamics in 2018, and McCarthy is also heard on SiriusXM and has performed as far afield as China.
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At a glance
- Based in
- New York, NY
- Stand-up specials
- The Good Jew
- On screen
- Conan, Late Show with David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live and 6 more
- Official site
- moodymccarthy.com ↗
Is Moody McCarthy on tour?
No upcoming dates on record No upcoming dates are on record right now. That doesn't mean Moody McCarthy has stopped touring; their own site is the place to look for new dates: moodymccarthy.com ↗.
Last checked 11 October 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Stand-up specials
- The Good Jew Comedy Dynamics, 2018
On screen
- Conan TBS
- Late Show with David Letterman two appearances, CBS
- Jimmy Kimmel Live ABC
- Comics Unleashed
- America's Got Talent NBC
- Last Comic Standing season 4, NBC
- Star Search CBS, 2003
- The Early Show CBS
- The Bob & Tom Show
Comedians like Moody McCarthy
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Brendon Walsh also in The Bob & Tom Show
- Don Barnhart also in The Bob & Tom Show
- Dan Naturman also in Late Show with David Letterman
- Cy Amundson also in The Bob & Tom Show
- Josh Sneed also in The Bob & Tom Show
- Alli Breen also in The Bob & Tom Show
- Michael Palascak also in Conan
- Myq Kaplan also in Conan
Career timeline
- 2003Star Search (CBS, 2003) On screen
- 2018The Good Jew (Comedy Dynamics, 2018) Special
Questions and answers
Where is Moody McCarthy performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now; their own site has their dates: moodymccarthy.com ↗.
What stand-up specials have they released?
The Good Jew.
Where can I watch their stand-up specials?
As each special's credit gives it: Comedy Dynamics (The Good Jew, 2018).
What TV shows and films are they in?
Conan (TBS), Late Show with David Letterman (two appearances, CBS), Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC), Comics Unleashed, America's Got Talent (NBC) and Last Comic Standing (season 4, NBC), among 9 credits.
Where is Moody McCarthy from?
Moody McCarthy is based in New York, NY, as their record gives it.
What is their official website?
Who are some comedians like them?
Brendon Walsh (also in The Bob & Tom Show), Don Barnhart (also in The Bob & Tom Show), Dan Naturman (also in Late Show with David Letterman), Cy Amundson (also in The Bob & Tom Show) and Josh Sneed (also in The Bob & Tom Show).
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The full SUCDb record
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Sources
- Official site (Promo) ↗ Comic, writer; stand-up since 1992, starting in Syracuse before moving to New York City; Conan, the Late Show with David Letterman (two appearances), Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dry Bar, America's Got Talent, Comics Unleashed, Last Comic Standing IV, Star Search 2003, The Early Show, The Bob & Tom Show; heard on SiriusXM;…
- Comedy Dynamics — The Good Jew ↗ Released 8 March 2018, 39 minutes; star and writer Moody McCarthy; producer Angel Studios; born in Syracuse, New York; began comedy in 1992 and was hired by Syracuse's top morning radio show to cover sports and write jokes (as of 11 October 2026)
Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 11 October 2026