Adam Protextor is a rapper, host, producer, and huge movie fan. An Iowa to Austin to LA transplant, he's performed at Edinburgh Fringe Fest, Out of Bounds, Sound on Sound Fest, and Fun Fun Fun Fest, and was also the co-founder of the award-winning Austin Mic Exchange (2012-2017), Austin’s longest-running weekly hip hop event. Now based in Los Angeles, he’s currently one half of the independent production house Baby Lion Studios, where he produces live comedy and video. In February 2023, he released the first single from his upcoming LP "Gonzo Recites Poetry While Defusing a Bomb" (produced by beat wunderkind Bird Peterson), due in June. You can listen to his music on all streaming services or catch him rapping, talking about movies, and generally being a big nerd on TikTok @protextorparty.
Jay Flats has hosted everything from a Game Show on airplanes to The Stanley Cup Parade for The LA Kings. He is currently the Audience Warm Up Comedian for Dr. Phil, Dancing w/ The Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and more! His love of Food trucks makes this dream job a reality! 22 Years in Hollywood and still hungry!!!
Jenna Nickerson was born and raised in Los Angeles. Being a musical theatre nerd she couldn't be more than excited to be representing one of her favorite musicals! Whether she's singing at Carnegie Hall or dancing at Hollywood Bowl, making people laugh is her favorite past time. Be sure to check out her new live series "Hype Girl Comedy". Be sure to follow her on instagram for more laughs! @trickchella
Justine Marino is a comedian, host, writer and producer who realized her love for comedy at The Groundlings School shortly after moving to Los Angeles. She started doing stand up while working as a tour guide at Universal Studios, and soon began opening for Jon Lovitz, Bo Burnham, and Joel McHale. Justine quickly caught the eye of Jenny McCarthy, and was cast in the stand up special Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty, Sexy, Funny, which streamed on Netflix.
In 2014 Justine was selected as a New Face of Comedy at Montreal’s prestigious Just For Laughs Festival and has been seen on NBC, Comedy Central, and MTV. Justine hosted and executive-produced The Funny Dance Show for E!, which is based on the successful live show she created at The World Famous Comedy Store. She then went on to be a producer on The Soup for E!
Most recently, Justine was on tour with Hasan Minhaj and just finished writing and producing for hosts Yvette Nicole Brown and Felicia Day on The Walking Dead: Last Mile for Facebook Watch. And of course, she has a podcast! She produces and hosts the pop culture comedy podcast Glitter & Garbage for Bill Burr’s All Things Comedy Network.
Justin Rupple has quickly become one of comedy’s most in demand performers. He is the WINNER of the Voice Arts Award for his performance as Tuffnut in The Academy Award Nominated How To Train Your Dragon 3 and the WINNER of “Dana Carvey’s First Impressions” for his unmatched comedic impressions. His LIVE STREAMING CASTS on FIRESIDE (NOT JUST IMPRESSIONS & WAS IT THOUGH?) and his IN-PERSON performances are innovative, clean and unforgettable. He is a “must see” entertainer!
Sara Collins is an actor, comedian and singer/songwriter who specializes in hosting and MCing. She has worked on red carpets, travel shows and entertained thousands at sporting events. She has also worked as a background singer on albums for Colbie Caillat, Louise Goffin and Marc Broussard.
Recipient of the ICG Publicists Guild Press Award (honoring outstanding entertainment journalism), Scott “Movie” Mantz currently anchors, conducts talent interviews, reviews movies and provides Awards Season commentary for KTLA-TV’s Emmy-winning Morning News program in Los Angeles. Mantzis an in-demand moderator of panels, press conferences and FYC Q&A sessions with filmmakers and acting talent,and he is a member of SAG-AFTRA, the Producers Guild of America and the Critic’s Choice Association.
