Paul Farahvar with Sam Almond

Sam Almond started doing standup in October 2020 because his speech therapist told him public speaking would be hard for someone with autism and he's too stubborn to admit she was right. He started small, but now regrettably talks about his autism, his catholic parents, his brother who may or may not be alive, drugs, religion, children, his new bidet, and many more topics he's under qualified to give insight on. Since he started, he finished 3rd place at Acme comedy company's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest (two years in a row, because they know Sam needs structure,) opened for national headliners like Chloe Radcliffe and Dauood Naimyar, and can be regualry seen performing around Minneapolis at Sisyphus Comedy Club and Comedy Corner Underground.

Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator.  After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for a few years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Jen Kirkman, Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, then later as a headliner. 

 Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois.  His podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SWSW 2020, was voted Best Podcast in 2021 (Chicago Reader) and he was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in  His Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023 and his new special with Helium Records dropped on April 26, 2023.

As a touring comedian, he utilizes his platform to raise awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation, a cause very close to his heart. He raised over $10,000 for Parkinsons Foundation in 2022 and thousands of dollars for Autism and Suicide Prevention.  Never one to be complacent, Farahvar continually seeks ways to assert his creative talents as a host, writer and producer and raised $21,000 for Parkinsons Foundation.  In  2024, he began the “Why Are You Awake” Podcast to bring attention to creatives and night owls like himself.

Appearing alongside John is Sam Almond

  
Sam Almond started doing standup in October 2020 because his speech therapist told him public speaking would be hard for someone with autism and he's too stubborn to admit she was right. He started small, but now regrettably talks about his autism, his catholic parents, his brother who may or may not be alive, drugs, religion, children, his new bidet, and many more topics he's under qualified to give insight on. Since he started, he finished 3rd place at Acme comedy company's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest (two years in a row, because they know Sam needs structure,) opened for national headliners like Chloe Radcliffe and Dauood Naimyar, and can be regualry seen performing around Minneapolis at Sisyphus Comedy Club and Comedy Corner Underground.