Jennifer Gable: No Apologies, No Filter, All Fire
Jennifer Gable doesn’t just take the stage—she owns it. A bi-coastal powerhouse in comedy, Gable has performed over 1,000 sets and headlined internationally, all while staying fiercely original and unapologetically bold. Ranked #154 on Vulture’s list of the top 1,000 comedians, she’s made her mark across platforms—from Kill Tony and Sirius XM to Funny or Die, Investigation Discovery, and her razor-sharp stand-up special 6 Drink Minimum stream it on YouTube and Amazon Prime.
She’s opened for comedy icons like Bonnie McFarlane and toured coast-to-coast, but Gable’s not stopping—she’s hosting The Attention Harlot Podcast, writing screenplays, workshopping a legal comedy series, and dropping viral jokes on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. With a sharp tongue, unfiltered honesty, and roots in acting, directing (she helmed a feature with the late Anton Yelchin), and law—yes, law—Gable is redefining what it means to be a working comic in 2025.
Explore more of her world via JenniferGableOfficial.com and follow her rise through the sharp edges and bright lights of stand-up’s evolving frontier.
“If I was still drinking, I’d need six drinks minimum. That’s where the title came from.”
Jennifer Gable doesn’t flinch. She writes trauma into punchlines, roasts hecklers with surgical calm, and once told a joke about getting fingered at Shabbat dinner—almost bailed on it, but didn’t. The result? “Standing ovation… from a rabbi. Just kidding. That didn’t happen.”
A fixture in the LA and NYC comedy circuits, Gable’s logged over 1,000 performances, headlined London, opened for Bonnie McFarlane, and even directed Anton Yelchin. Her HBO pilot with David Fincher? Just a side quest. Her real power center? The stage.
“I’ve never really bombed. Except that one time. A drunk wannabe comic just… wouldn’t stop.”
You’ve performed over 1,000 times—what’s the one set that still haunts you?
I recently did a big theater set with Marc Maron in front of 1,500 people. I love performing for big crowds and plan to do more. None of them haunt me. I’ve always been good at shutting down hecklers. They’re drunk. I’m not. I’ve got the mic.
Vulture ranked you #154 on their top 1,000 comedians list. Reaction?
It felt great. These days, most people only get attention if they’re getting canceled or dating Pete Davidson.
Your special is called 6 Drink Minimum, but you’re sober. Explain.
It’s a nod to the “2 drink minimum” at clubs, but if I were drinking, I’d always need at least six. I’m an alcoholic. I like titles with multiple meanings—they make people pause.
The joke you almost didn’t tell—but crushed anyway?
That Shabbat dinner joke. Almost didn’t do it. Glad I did.
Weirdest green room energy?
Some comics are really aggressive and insecure around others. There’s still some of that posturing. But things are changing. SAG helped make sets safer. We need a comedian’s union too.
What did you learn from opening for Bonnie McFarlane?
Repetition. She’s a great joke writer. Watching top comics helped me get past that green room anxiety.
Bomb stories?
Just once. Second-ever open mic. Got berated by a very drunk guy. That’s it.
What changed in you from Comedy Store competitions to headlining London?
I tell longer stories now. I’m more comfortable letting bits breathe.
“I love attention. Even the mean stuff. Remotely famous is still pretty fun.”
“I love attention. Even the mean stuff. Remotely famous is still pretty fun.”Do you have a forever joke that always lands?
Culture shifts, so sometimes jokes hit harder than other times. I keep writing. I don’t want to wear out material.
You host The Attention Harlot Podcast. What kind of attention are you chasing now?
All of it. I don’t get why famous people complain. There are worse things than people knowing who you are.
Does stand-up still feel like home after everything else?
Yes. I grew up dancing, skating, playing violin—stage was always home. Acting came next. Comedy is the throughline.
LA vs NYC crowds?
NYC gives more. LA laughs less—more judgment. London’s next. Big comedy scene there.
Strangest fan comment?
Most fans are kind. Other comics are usually the ones saying the weird stuff. Once had a woman tell me early on that I was definitely going to make it. That stuck with me.
What’s your algorithm poison?
Edgy jokes. Political stuff. Thirst traps. I do them all. Hashtags help too.
How does your bisexuality shape your comedy?
It gives me perspective. I’ve never tried to fit in. Authenticity makes the work better.
You’ve done law, real estate, acting, directing. Why still comedy?
It pays now. But I still invest in real estate. I want to develop a funny legal show too.
What makes a joke unmistakably yours?
Hard to say. I’ve got a few different styles—some quirky, some sharp.
Does sobriety affect your stage presence?
Absolutely. I wouldn’t be half as clear or sharp if I wasn’t sober.
You made Pennies for Your Thoughts—now Welcome to LA. What changed?
I let the cast improv and it worked. Comedians are quick. I like layered titles. Welcome to LA just fits more.
Writing ritual?
Vibes. Music. Google Docs. Caffeine. Sometimes trauma just downloads. I write it before I forget. Coffee shops are good for editing.
Ever written something too personal to perform?
Yep. Then I said it anyway. Once talked about being raped—at the Improv Lab. Followed it with a punchline. A lot of people can relate.
Best laugh you’ve ever triggered?
A guy spit his drink out during crowd work. Always the best when it’s in the moment.
You were married, now divorced. What changed in your comedy?
I got edgier. Culture allowed for it again. Marriage isn’t for me.
What’s one thing the scene still doesn’t get about women who headline?
There are a lot of us. It’s not 1-per-show anymore. At least I hope not. Women are getting more specials now, which is cool.
What’s next that scares you enough to chase it?
Running a long-running TV show. I want to show-run something that streams for seasons. But honestly? Nothing scares me anymore. I jumped out of a plane. I’m good.
“I’ve felt at home on stage since I was a kid. Nothing beats the mic.”
