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| {{Short description|American comedian and podcaster}} | {{Short description|British-American comedian and podcaster}} | ||
| {{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| | name = Gareth Reynolds | | name = Gareth Reynolds | ||
| | image = Anthony Corbett Reynolds (2).jpg | | image = Anthony Corbett Reynolds (2).jpg | ||
| | image_caption = Reynolds in March 2020 | |||
| | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|27}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|11|27}} | ||
| | birth_place = ], U.S. | | birth_place = ], U.S. | ||
| | occupation = {{hlist|Comedian|producer|writer |
| occupation = {{hlist|Comedian|podcaster|producer|writer}} | ||
| | years_active = 1997–present | | years_active = 1997–present | ||
| | website = {{URL| |
| website = {{URL|https://garethreynolds.com/|garethreynolds.com}} | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Gareth Patrick Reynolds''' (born November 27, 1979) is |
'''Gareth (Gary) Patrick Reynolds''' (born November 27, 1979) is a British-American comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He is best known for co-hosting '']'', a comedy history podcast in which his friend and fellow comedian ] tells him a shocking or notable story from American history of which he has no knowledge. | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Reynolds was born in ], on November 27, 1979,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Biography of Gareth Reynolds for Appearances, Speaking Engagements|url=https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Gareth+Reynolds/404289|access-date=2020-06-26|website=www.allamericanspeakers.com}}</ref> the son of English immigrants. He has an older brother.<ref name=":0" /> He holds dual British and American citizenship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZ6NH4Lvz5/ | title=Gareth Reynolds on Instagram: "I think the Royal Family is |
Gareth Patrick Reynolds was born in ], on November 27, 1979,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Biography of Gareth Reynolds for Appearances, Speaking Engagements|url=https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Gareth+Reynolds/404289|access-date=2020-06-26|website=www.allamericanspeakers.com}}</ref> the son of English immigrants from ]. He has an older brother.<ref name=":0" /> He holds dual British and American citizenship.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZ6NH4Lvz5/ | title=Gareth Reynolds on Instagram: "I think the Royal Family is stupid..." }}</ref> His mother, Pam, has since moved back to England. As a teenager, Reynolds worked at ] in ].<ref name=":0" /> He attended ] in ], where he joined the improv group Swollen Monkeys.<ref name=":0" /> Another group member, Evan Mann, has since been his writing partner for over 20 years. Upon graduating in 2003,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Comedic Arts Guests|url=https://www.emerson.edu/academics/schools-labs-and-centers/center-comedic-arts/comedic-arts-guests|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Emerson College|language=en}}</ref> he moved to ] to continue his comedy career.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| === Podcasting === | === Podcasting === | ||
| Reynolds currently co-hosts the podcasts '']'', a weekly comedy history podcast in which ] tells him a shocking or notable story from American history of which he has no knowledge; ''The Past Times'', a weekly comedy history podcast in which Anthony reads him and a new weekly guest the main stories of a newspaper from a particular day in history; and ''We're Here to Help'', a bi-weekly comedy advice podcast with ]. | |||
| Reynolds currently hosts three podcasts: | |||
| ⚫ | Gareth was co-hosting ''The Naughty Show'' with Sam Tripoli when Anthony appeared on the show as a guest, with the pair's comedic chemistry prompting Anthony to invite Reynolds to occasionally fill in for Greg Behrendt on the ''Walking the Room'' podcast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jokes |first=Writing |date=2017-01-22 |title=Writing Jokes with Dave Anthony (The Dollop, Maron) |url=https://jokewriting.medium.com/writing-jokes-with-dave-anthony-cf8561ea5751 |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Medium |language=en}}</ref> In 2014, Reynolds was slated to be the first guest on Anthony's history podcast ''The Dollop'', which was originally supposed to feature a new guest each episode; Reynolds ended up being the show's permanent co-host.<ref name=":3" /> On the show, Anthony tells Reynolds a story from American history of which Reynolds has no knowledge. He serves as an audience surrogate, reacting to the story and using his improv skills to add levity to the stories, some of which delve into the darkest periods of American history. As a running joke on the show, Anthony often shortens Reynolds' first name from "Gareth" to "Gary" and has encouraged audiences to chant "Gary" during live shows to annoy him. The pair started ''The Past Times'' in 2022, which involves Anthony reading stories from a historical newspaper to Reynolds and a new guest each week. | ||
| * '']'', a weekly comedy/American history podcast, with co-host Dave Anthony. | |||
| * The Past Times, a totally different weekly comedy/history podcast, with co-host Dave Anthony. | |||
| * We’re Here to Help, a bi-weekly advice podcast, with co-host ]. | |||
| ⚫ | In 2023, Reynolds convinced his long-time friend ] to co-host a comedy advice podcast with him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.heretohelppod.com/about-us |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=We're Here To Help |language=en}}</ref> The pair, and sometimes a guest, speak to callers and offer "free advice that feels free".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.heretohelppod.com/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=We're Here To Help |language=en}}</ref> Similar to the "Gary" running joke on ''The Dollop'', Johnson often calls Reynolds his childhood nickname "Garfie" to annoy him. | ||
| ⚫ | Gareth was co-hosting ''The Naughty Show'' with Sam Tripoli when |
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| ⚫ | In 2023, Reynolds convinced his |
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| From 2014 to 2021, Reynolds co-hosted ''Point vs. Point'' with Evan Mann.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Point |first=Point vs |date=2021-10-11 |title=Point vs Point – Podcast |url=https://podtail.com/podcast/point-vs-point/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Podtail |language=en}}</ref> | From 2014 to 2021, Reynolds co-hosted ''Point vs. Point'' with Evan Mann.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Point |first=Point vs |date=2021-10-11 |title=Point vs Point – Podcast |url=https://podtail.com/podcast/point-vs-point/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Podtail |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| === Stand |
=== Stand-up comedy === | ||
| Reynolds |
Reynolds first tried stand-up comedy when he moved to ] to work on a TV show, and has since performed across the United States, Australia, and Europe. In 2019, he released his debut comedy album ''Riddled with Disease'',<ref>https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/gareth-reynolds-riddled-with-disease/</ref> which went to No. 1 on the ] the week it was released.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=staff |date=2019-11-11 |title=Gareth Reynolds' debut comedy album set for December release |url=https://www.eponymousreview.com/6260/gareth-reynolds-debut-comedy-album-release/ |access-date=2020-06-26 |website=Eponymous Review |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |author=BWW News Desk |title=Comedian Gareth Reynolds To Play The Den Theatre |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/chicago/article/Comedian-Gareth-Reynolds-To-Play-The-Den-Theatre-20200311 |access-date=2020-06-26 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en}}</ref> His comedy special ''England, Weed, & The Rest'' premiered on ] in 2022.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVS224-eAd4 |title=Gareth Reynolds {{!}} England, Weed & The Rest (Full Comedy Special) |date=2023-11-07 |last=800 Pound Gorilla Media |access-date=2024-05-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | === Television and film === | ||
| He has performed across the United States, Australia, and Europe. | |||
| Reynolds was a writer and producer for '']'', '']'', and '']''. He has acted in ''Hoops'', '']'', '']'', and as Brian the security guard in an episode of '']''. One of his first professional roles was on the hidden camera prank series '']''.<ref name=":1" /> With his writing partner Evan Mann, he starred on the ] show ''Mancations'', and the pair also developed and produced ]'s '']''. | |||
| ⚫ | === |
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| Reynolds was a writer and producer for ''], Hoops, and You're the Worst.'' | |||
| He has acted in ''], Maron, ]'', and, in a particularly notable role, he portrayed Brian the security guard on an episode of '']''. One of Reynold's first professional roles was on the NBC prank/hidden camera series '']''.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
| With his writing partner Evan Mann, Reynolds starred on the ] show ''Mancations''. The pair developed and produced ]'s '']''. | |||
| === Other === | === Other === | ||
| Reynolds has performed sketch comedy with Evan Mann, and the two have a YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=EvanAndGareth - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/user/EvanAndGareth |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | In 2017, Reynolds co-wrote a book based on ''The Dollop'' podcast with Dave Anthony entitled ''The United States of Absurdity: Untold Stories from American History''. Screenwriter ] |
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| ⚫ | In 2017, Reynolds co-wrote a book based on ''The Dollop'' podcast with Dave Anthony entitled ''The United States of Absurdity: Untold Stories from American History''. Screenwriter ] described the book as "a great bathroom read".<ref>Josh Olson and Dave Anthony, "The Benign Prerogative," ''The West Wing Thing'' podcast, May 10, 2021.</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | During the ], Reynolds began featuring his mother Pam on |
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| ⚫ | During the ], Reynolds began featuring his mother Pam on the YouTube comedy series ''Pamdemic''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyxdkI-bs_4</ref> He also hosted a weekly show from his bedroom called ''Ga'riffs'', where he riffed on topics submitted by viewers.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_PLTg6DxSk</ref> | ||
| As a teenager, Gareth worked at ] in ], where he was a ballet parker.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| Reynolds lives in ] with his cat, José, who is often featured or mentioned on his podcasts |
Reynolds lives in ] with his cat, José, who is often featured or mentioned on his podcasts<ref name=":2" /> and has his own ] account.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/josefromthedollop |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> He is a fan of the ] and has a Packers tattoo on his right arm,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Friedrich|first=Adam|date=2019-12-10|title=Wisconsin Native Gareth Reynolds Returns Home For Debut Comedy Album|url=https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-native-gareth-reynolds-returns-home-debut-comedy-album|access-date=2020-06-26|website=Wisconsin Public Radio|language=en}}</ref> as well as tattoos of José and a dog named Bug on his left arm.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck60CFeDPyb/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> | ||
| ==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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British-American comedian and podcaster| Gareth Reynolds | |
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.jpg) Reynolds in March 2020 | |
| Born | (1979-11-27) November 27, 1979 (age 45) Brown Deer, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | garethreynolds.com |
Gareth (Gary) Patrick Reynolds (born November 27, 1979) is a British-American comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer. He is best known for co-hosting The Dollop, a comedy history podcast in which his friend and fellow comedian Dave Anthony tells him a shocking or notable story from American history of which he has no knowledge.
Early life
Gareth Patrick Reynolds was born in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, on November 27, 1979, the son of English immigrants from Birmingham. He has an older brother. He holds dual British and American citizenship. His mother, Pam, has since moved back to England. As a teenager, Reynolds worked at Comedy Sportz in Milwaukee. He attended Emerson College in Boston, where he joined the improv group Swollen Monkeys. Another group member, Evan Mann, has since been his writing partner for over 20 years. Upon graduating in 2003, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his comedy career.
Career
Podcasting
Reynolds currently co-hosts the podcasts The Dollop, a weekly comedy history podcast in which Dave Anthony tells him a shocking or notable story from American history of which he has no knowledge; The Past Times, a weekly comedy history podcast in which Anthony reads him and a new weekly guest the main stories of a newspaper from a particular day in history; and We're Here to Help, a bi-weekly comedy advice podcast with Jake Johnson.
Gareth was co-hosting The Naughty Show with Sam Tripoli when Anthony appeared on the show as a guest, with the pair's comedic chemistry prompting Anthony to invite Reynolds to occasionally fill in for Greg Behrendt on the Walking the Room podcast. In 2014, Reynolds was slated to be the first guest on Anthony's history podcast The Dollop, which was originally supposed to feature a new guest each episode; Reynolds ended up being the show's permanent co-host. On the show, Anthony tells Reynolds a story from American history of which Reynolds has no knowledge. He serves as an audience surrogate, reacting to the story and using his improv skills to add levity to the stories, some of which delve into the darkest periods of American history. As a running joke on the show, Anthony often shortens Reynolds' first name from "Gareth" to "Gary" and has encouraged audiences to chant "Gary" during live shows to annoy him. The pair started The Past Times in 2022, which involves Anthony reading stories from a historical newspaper to Reynolds and a new guest each week.
In 2023, Reynolds convinced his long-time friend Jake Johnson to co-host a comedy advice podcast with him. The pair, and sometimes a guest, speak to callers and offer "free advice that feels free". Similar to the "Gary" running joke on The Dollop, Johnson often calls Reynolds his childhood nickname "Garfie" to annoy him.
From 2014 to 2021, Reynolds co-hosted Point vs. Point with Evan Mann.
Stand-up comedy
Reynolds first tried stand-up comedy when he moved to New York City to work on a TV show, and has since performed across the United States, Australia, and Europe. In 2019, he released his debut comedy album Riddled with Disease, which went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts the week it was released. His comedy special England, Weed, & The Rest premiered on YouTube in 2022.
Television and film
Reynolds was a writer and producer for Arrested Development, Hoops, and You're the Worst. He has acted in Hoops, Maron, A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, and as Brian the security guard in an episode of New Girl. One of his first professional roles was on the hidden camera prank series The Real Wedding Crashers. With his writing partner Evan Mann, he starred on the Travel Channel show Mancations, and the pair also developed and produced MTV's Failosophy.
Other
Reynolds has performed sketch comedy with Evan Mann, and the two have a YouTube channel.
In 2017, Reynolds co-wrote a book based on The Dollop podcast with Dave Anthony entitled The United States of Absurdity: Untold Stories from American History. Screenwriter Josh Olson described the book as "a great bathroom read".
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Reynolds began featuring his mother Pam on the YouTube comedy series Pamdemic. He also hosted a weekly show from his bedroom called Ga'riffs, where he riffed on topics submitted by viewers.
Personal life
Reynolds lives in Los Angeles with his cat, José, who is often featured or mentioned on his podcasts and has his own Instagram account. He is a fan of the Green Bay Packers and has a Packers tattoo on his right arm, as well as tattoos of José and a dog named Bug on his left arm.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Failosophy | — | Executive producer |
| 2013 | Stevie TV | — | Writer (6 episodes) |
| 2014 | Riot | — | Writer (5 episodes) |
| 2016–2017 | Idiotsitter | — | Executive story editor Writer (2 episodes) |
| 2017 | Flaked | — | Writer (Episode: "Day Five") |
| 2018–2019 | Arrested Development | — | Co-executive producer Writer (2 episodes) |
| 2019 | You're the Worst | — | Supervising producer Writer (2 episodes) |
| 2023 | Royal Crackers | Lars (voice) | Episode: "Stebe" |
| Clark (voice) | Episode: "The 1%" |
References
- ^ "Biography of Gareth Reynolds for Appearances, Speaking Engagements". www.allamericanspeakers.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- "Gareth Reynolds on Instagram: "I think the Royal Family is stupid..."".
- "Comedic Arts Guests". Emerson College. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- Jokes, Writing (2017-01-22). "Writing Jokes with Dave Anthony (The Dollop, Maron)". Medium. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Friedrich, Adam (2019-12-10). "Wisconsin Native Gareth Reynolds Returns Home For Debut Comedy Album". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- "About Us". We're Here To Help. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- "Home". We're Here To Help. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- Point, Point vs (2021-10-11). "Point vs Point – Podcast". Podtail. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/gareth-reynolds-riddled-with-disease/
- ^ staff (2019-11-11). "Gareth Reynolds' debut comedy album set for December release". Eponymous Review. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Comedian Gareth Reynolds To Play The Den Theatre". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-06-26.
- 800 Pound Gorilla Media (2023-11-07). Gareth Reynolds | England, Weed & The Rest (Full Comedy Special). Retrieved 2024-05-29 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - "EvanAndGareth - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- Josh Olson and Dave Anthony, "The Benign Prerogative," The West Wing Thing podcast, May 10, 2021.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyxdkI-bs_4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_PLTg6DxSk
- "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-05-29.