Comedy

7 mins of Comedy by Jo Ellis

Jo Ellis delivers a 7-minute stand-up set opening for Sam Tripoli at Hyena's Comedy Club in Fort Worth Texas.

10 mins of Comedy by Jo Ellis

10 minutes of raw standup comedy from Jo Ellis — a trans Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned comedian. In this set, she riffs on marriage, dating after divorce, and why she loves her guns so much. From being defamed internationally online to being kicked out of the military by President Trump. Now navigating love, loss, religion and laughter back home. Nothing is off-limits. Recorded 10/5/25

Kill Tony Debut #727

Jo Ellis makes a standout appearance on Kill Tony at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership, delivering a sharp, joke-first minute as a former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot turned stand-up comedian. In the interview, she discusses her unconventional path into comedy, military background, transition surgery, dating, and other wild stories. From episode #727 featuring Joe DeRosa and Tim Butterly. Recorded 6/30/25, released 7/14/25

Jo Returns to Kill Tony #762

Jo Ellis returns to Kill Tony for a second appearance at Comedy Mothership, delivering another sharp minute and a confident interview that shows her growth as a rising stand-up comedian. A former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot turned comic, Jo trades jokes and playful roasts with host Tony Hinchcliffe and the panel, landing a memorable moment when she lightly roasts Tony after he praises one of her jokes.

The set blends Jo’s military background, perspective as a trans comedian, and her evolving stage voice in the Austin comedy scene. From episode #762 featuring Ari Shaffir, Kevin Ryan, and H. Foley. Recorded 3/09/26, released 3/30/26.

Comedy-Speech Hybrid - No Kings Austin

Jo Ellis delivers a unique comedy-speech hybrid at the No Kings Austin, blending stand-up comedy with a message about freedom, resilience, and political independence. A former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot turned stand-up comedian, Jo mixes sharp jokes with personal storytelling about moving to Texas, navigating the culture wars around gender, and using humor to bridge political divides.

Performed in Austin during the No Kings rally, the set marks a rare moment where stand-up comedy intersects with political speech, showcasing Jo’s emerging voice as both a comedian and public speaker. Recorded on 3/38/36