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Big Jake Hovis

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4.94 
(15 reviews)
  • Louisville, KY
  • Christian Comedian
  • Travels up to 300 miles
  • $250 and up
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Overview

Hello! Big Jake Hovis here. I hear that the big problem when booking a comedian online is that you never REALLY know what you are going to get - it might fit the budget, but it doesn't fit the event. Allow me to take some of the hassle out of the booking process. I have included several of videos of my performances. Let me tell you what you'll see: a funny (and handsome) guy and a crowd lovin' it. Here's what you won't see: attempts to be funny while being vulgar, edgy, or worse...political. If you want people walking away from your event with a SMILE and no complaints that the "comedian was offensive", book me. But, I'm also really funny. See my aforementioned videos.


15 Reviews

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Rachel Z. • May 15, 2023

Emcee/Comedian at Dog Pageant

It was great to have Jake host our dog pageant!

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Comedian, Emcee
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Amy D. • January 22, 2023

Having Jake at our event made for a really good time!

Jake did a wonderful job with engaging the entire group! Very funny! Kept us laughing the entire time.

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Comedian
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Courtney S. • January 12, 2023

So funny and accommodating

He was on time, and accommodated our schedule. He was very funny. He was perfect entertainment for our office party.

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Comedian
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Matt M. • November 14, 2022

Hilarious!!!

Jake was such a great hit!
He left everyone laughing and wanting more!
He was the highlight of our event.
Thanks Jake!

Hired as:
Comedian, Christian Comedian
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Jenn M. • September 19, 2022

Awesome Roast!

Using provided details about my spouse, Jake spun a personalized and hilarious roast for my husband’s 50th birthday party. Good fun was had by all!

Hired as:
Stand-Up Comedian
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Rio H. • September 19, 2022

Great performance.

Jake did a great job. We are glad we hired him. It was very loud out in our yard where performed, but he handled it well.

Hired as:
Comedian

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Jamie P. • September 10, 2022

Not bad, but not great

We hired Jake for our wedding reception to keep our guests entertained while we did pictures. He did accommodate our budget and drove 4 hrs round trip to do our reception. For that, I give him all the stars. However, I asked him to come upstairs when he arrived just to have a chance to meet him. He didn’t and that was disappointing. The feedback from our guest was really mixed. Some guests loved him, others were really put off. Several said he didn’t seem comfortable with his material and/or that it seemed he was flying off the cuff and missing the mark. Nevertheless, I will give him all 5 stars for showing up and entertaining the guests that enjoyed it. I had hoped it would’ve been a bigger hit with everyone but it is what it is.

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Comedian
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Deborah G. • June 3, 2022

Fun evening with a fun guy!

Our event was geared toward the 55+ population and we had a lot of fun with this guy. Feed back from the crowd has been good. The younger the crowd, the feedback was "He was so funny" . The middle aged group really liked him. The oldest of the group, 75 and older had some trouble relating, but loved the overall night. If you grew up loving Everyone Loves Raymond or Seinfeld you will get Big Jake Hovis.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Comedian

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Lisa B. • May 23, 2022

Very Funny amd entertaining!

Jake was Great!

Hired as:
Comedian
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Mike H. • April 11, 2022

Bachelor Party

Jake performed for our bachelor party. He gave amazing jokes given custom material. He adapted to us well and made the performance interactive which was nice. We were all laughing the whole time!

Hired as:
Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Jonathan C. • October 3, 2021

6’8” and tons of fun!

Big Jake Hovis arrived on time and performed at our house in front of our group! He adapted seamlessly and delivered our advance joke requests and much more funny content. Big fans. Thanks so much Big Jake!

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Comedian
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James A. • April 21, 2021

Senior Community

Jake was a great guy and really funny. The residents loved the prepared material and loved the improve Q & A at the end.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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Jacob E. • February 25, 2021

Jake Hovis is a god in my country

I have wokred a lot with Jake Hovis. His comedy transcends genra, generation and age. He's an absolute please to work with and can crush any room. Book him for your corporate event and be sure to book him again, you will be happy you did!

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Gateway C. C. • February 23, 2021

Funny, Clean, and FUNNY!

We had Big Jake do 25 minutes of comedy for our Valentine's Day celebration. It was a blast! He had us rolling with laughter. Super funny! Super clean! We highly recommend.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian

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Daniel I. • February 16, 2021

Great guy with some funny stories

Jake was the right fit for the Valentines Dinner hosted at our church. His stories and jokes were fresh, clean and funny. He was kind, respectful and prompt.
Thanks Jake for adding to the success of our event.

Hired as:
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian

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Price Range: $250 and up

Gig Length: 10 - 50 minutes

Languages: English

Unions: Christian Comedy Association

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

As a corporate comedian, I performed for a variety of companies including: Dell Computers, Simmons Bank, Colorado History Museum, Cherokee Ranch & Castle, Living Security, Lakewood High School, Valor Christian High School, Ring Central, The Johnson Team (Real Estate), and more!

If you are looking for a seriously fun night, book me. If you are looking to ensure the company sponsored entertainment is not wildly inappropriate, book me. If you need your smoke detector batteries replaced, book me.

I also love telling jokes in churches. I have done so many times. Church people are my people. I was a youth pastor for six years and have a Ph. D. from a seminary. (I will talk to you all day about Charles Spurgeon.) I say that to say this "I know how to keep it clean". If you are looking for the combination of genuinely funny and church-appropriate, look no further.

About

Jake Hovis is huge. Seriously, he is 6’8” and well over a hundred pounds. His comedy, like the air in his hometown of Denver, tends to be clean and fresh. Big Jake has worked in Christian ministry for 10 years and has a seminary degree. He has also performed at some of the best comedy clubs in the nation including Flappers in Burbank, Third Coast in Nashville, LA Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Loonee's in Colorado Springs, and, of course, Comedy Works in Denver. His comedic background includes improv, sketch shows, and auctions. He never tries to be funny by being vulgar, shocking, or worse...political. He's been entertaining audiences for years. They described him as “funny” and “big”. Jake enjoys the little things in life like his 5’3” wife and 2 miniature dachshunds.

Additional Booking Notes

I'll need a microphone. Anything else is optional.

Services Offered

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Past Booked Events

May 13, 2023 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm Nonprofit Event
April 25, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm Retirement Community Event
January 21, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm Christmas Party
January 11, 2023 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm Corporate Event
January 07, 2023 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm Birthday Party
November 11, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Religious Celebration
October 07, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Festival
October 02, 2022 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Nonprofit Event
September 17, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm House Party
September 14, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Birthday Party
August 20, 2022 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
June 25, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm Concert
May 21, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm Fundraiser
May 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm Nonprofit Event
May 12, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Nonprofit Event
April 09, 2022 • 7:00pm - 7:30pm Bachelor Party
March 25, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm Nonprofit Event
March 12, 2022 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm Nonprofit Event
February 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm Nonprofit Event
November 17, 2021 • 12:30pm - 1:15pm Dinner Party
October 02, 2021 • 6:30pm - 7:00pm Bachelor Party
April 20, 2021 • 3:30pm - 4:15pm Retirement Community Event
February 21, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Religious Celebration
February 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Holiday Party
November 06, 2020 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm Teen Birthday Party

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Influences & Inspiration

Brian Regan, John Crist, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Foxworthy, Jerry Seinfeld, and so many more.

Setup Requirements

microphone

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