Thursday, May 14, 2026

Kevin Bartini is a nationally touring comedian, writer, and occasional TV and radio personality. His unique improv skills have led to numerous appearances on ABC’s hidden-camera show "What Would You Do?" Kevin was honored to portray the recurring character Billy Jones on Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

After establishing his bona fides in the top comedy clubs of NYC and studying with the Upright Citizens Brigade, Kevin was discovered by Jon Stewart, who hired him to warm up audiences at The Daily Show and The Colbert Report simultaneously.

Fun Fact

Kevin led a campaign to get a New York City street for George Carlin.

Latest Posts from Kevin Bartini

ICE Agent approaching house.

Local Teen Thwarts Attempted Home Robbery by a Man Posing as ICE Agent

A recent home invasion by a man dressed as an ICE agent was thwarted by the family's teenage son, who saw through the ruse and called the criminal's bluff.

Kevin Bartini

Bathroom Exterior

I.M. Pee! Staten Island Bathroom Wins Architectural Award

Often compared to, or referred to as a toilet, Staten Island is now the proud home of an award-winning bathroom... no, really!

Kevin Bartini

The American Economy’s Silent Victim: The Common Criminal

Has the American economy suffered so much that even crime doesn't pay anymore?

Kevin Bartini

The Waffle House Has a Museum! Here Are Some of Their Most Popular Exhibits

Odd News takes a look at some of the curious exhibits at the Waffle House Museum.

Kevin Bartini

Curses! Jair Bolsonaro suffers hiccup. Is Voodoo to blame?

Bolsonaro's uncontrollable hiccups could be a case of cosmic karma, or maybe a little bit of voodoo, too. We dig deeper...

Kevin Bartini

Jim Beam Statue

Jim Beam Is Giving up Booze for New Year

Iconic Kentucky bourbon distillery Jim Beam will take a break from alcohol for a little while. Maybe a year.

Kevin Bartini

Mariah Carey Plans To Release Grunge Album

The '90s are coming roaring back in the most ear-piercing way! Mariah Carey goes grunge.

Kevin Bartini

Contraband Steak Crab

Instacart Begins Prison Deliveries?

Instacart's new program, InstaKeister, uses drones to airdrop orders into prisons. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a felony!

Kevin Bartini

Chernobyl Dogs

Inside the Rapid Evolution and Explosive Origins of the Chernobyl Dogs

Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown, generations of dogs live, devoid of human contact and riddled with radiation. Let's find out how that's going for them.

Kevin Bartini

Could Your Home Decorations Get You Arrested?

Florida doormat may only be the first step.

Kevin Bartini