The Comedy Jam
The Comedy Jam is an American comedy and music show that originally aired on Comedy Central in 2017.
Hosted and executive-produced by comedian Josh [Adam Meyers], each episode features a guest comedian or actor, who tells a personal story, followed by singing a cover song related to their story backed by a live band.
Development and format
Los Angeles comedian, Josh Adam Meyers launched a live show called The Goddamn Comedy Jam at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood in 2014. The show features a guest comedian who performs fifteen minutes of comedy, tells a personal story and finishes the show by singing a cover song, usually a pop or rock song, that relates to the story.The Goddamn Comedy Jam was documented in a television special of the same name that aired on Comedy Central in 2016. The special featured stories and songs performed by comedians Adam DeVine, Jim Jefferies, Natasha Leggero, Jay Pharoah and Pete Davidson. The following year the show aired as an eight-episode series, renamed The Comedy Jam, that featured comedians and other celebrities. At times the show's guests are accompanied by a special musical guest for the song portion of their set. Meyers also interviews the performers post-jam.