Stand-up comedian

Paul Mecurio

Who Paul Mecurio is

Paul Mecurio is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning comedian and writer known for his work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report, and he has appeared in his own stand-up specials on Comedy Central and HBO. He created and stars in Permission To Speak, a show built on stories drawn from his audience, and hosts the podcast Inside Out with Paul Mecurio, whose guests have included Paul McCartney, Stephen Colbert, Kevin Costner, Spike Lee and Bill Burr.

Paul Mecurio tour dates 2026

5 shows from 23 October to 14 November 2026 in Bloomington and Annapolis.

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At a glance

Stand-up specials
Comedy Central special, HBO special and Permission To Speak
Podcasts
Inside Out with Paul Mecurio
On screen
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The Colbert Report
Next on stage
23 October 2026 — House of Comedy MOA, Bloomington, MN
Official site
paulmecurio.com ↗

Specials, shows and podcasts

Stand-up specials

On screen

Podcasts

Comedians like Paul Mecurio

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Questions and answers

Where is Paul Mecurio performing next?

Friday 23 October 2026, 7:30 PM at House of Comedy MOA, Bloomington, MN, then 4 more dates on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar. Each show's own listing has the last word.

Are they on tour in 2026?

Yes: 5 shows from 23 October to 14 November 2026 in Bloomington and Annapolis.

What stand-up specials have they released?

Comedy Central special, HBO special and Permission To Speak.

What podcast do they host?

Inside Out with Paul Mecurio.

What TV shows and films are they in?

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS), The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (Comedy Central) and The Colbert Report (Comedy Central).

Who are some comedians like them?

Al Madrigal (also in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), Pete Dominick (also in The Colbert Report), Tim Meadows (also in The Colbert Report) and Trevor Noah (also in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart).

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Updated 11 October 2026 · the record checked 10 October 2026