About

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Larry Smith’s style of standup comedy has been described as “sage wisdom from a failed rodeo clown," with optimistic candor, a gruff but personable demeanor, and some punk sensibilities. With silly observations, self-deprecation, unapologetic warmth, and relatable unpretentious storytelling, he gives a sincere, take on fatherhood, marriage, himself, and the world around him. Larry is the creator and host of the podcast "Convince Me with Larry Smith" on NPRIllinois (and The Front Row Network) and the co-creator and co-host of another podcast "Zig & Larry Ignore a Topic."

Larry has headlined and featured in comedy clubs such as Mason City Limits and The Grove in Lowell, AR, and has been on The Tuesday Ten at Zanies in Rosemont, IL, multiple times, and featured at Tomfoolery on Tremont at the Renwick Mansion in Davenport, IA. He's also proudly headlined independent venues such as Zoo Bar in Lincoln, NE, and Joe’s Underground in Augusta, GA, along with breweries, bars, American Legion Halls, living rooms, basements, and on the back of flatbed trailers all over the United States. He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with talented comedians such as Pat Godwin, Shane Torres, Nate Craig, Stewart Huff, Reena Calm, and Dusty Slay, to name a few.