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Big Jake Hovis
- Louisville, KY
- Christian Comedian
- Travels up to 300 miles
- $250 and up
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
It was great to have Jake host our dog pageant!
Comedian, Emcee
Jake did a wonderful job with engaging the entire group! Very funny! Kept us laughing the entire time.
Comedian
He was on time, and accommodated our schedule. He was very funny. He was perfect entertainment for our office party.
Comedian
Jake was such a great hit!
He left everyone laughing and wanting more!
He was the highlight of our event.
Thanks Jake!
Comedian, Christian Comedian
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!
Stand-Up Comedian
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.
Comedian
Photos from this event
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.
Comedian
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.
Christian Comedian, Comedian
Photos from this event
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!
Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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!
Comedian
Jake was a great guy and really funny. The residents loved the prepared material and loved the improve Q & A at the end.
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
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!
Comedian
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.
Christian Comedian
Photos from this event
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.
Christian Comedian, Comedian, Stand-Up Comedian
Booking Info
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
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 |
Influences & Inspiration
Brian Regan, John Crist, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Foxworthy, Jerry Seinfeld, and so many more.
Setup Requirements
microphone
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