Frequently Asked Questions

How do I book Uncle G?

It's easy! Visit the Contact page or send an email with your event details. We'll discuss dates, venue, audience, and make the booking process as simple as possible.

What types of events do you perform?

Comedy clubs, theaters, casinos, corporate events, fundraisers, churches, private parties, conferences, and special events. If people are gathering to laugh, there's a good chance Uncle G belongs there.

How long is your show?

Performance lengths can be customized. Whether you need a tight 20-minute feature, a 45-minute set, or a full headlining performance, I'll tailor the show to fit your event.

Do you travel?

Absolutely. I've performed across the United States and internationally, and I'm always happy to discuss bringing Uncle G to your event.

Is your comedy clean?

My comedy is best described as clean enough for most audiences... edgy enough to keep everyone laughing. Every audience is different, so I can adjust my material to fit the event.

Can you customize your show?

Absolutely. If I'm performing for a company, fundraiser, or special event, I can incorporate information about your organization to make the performance feel personal and unique.

Do you perform as an emcee or host?

Yes! I've hosted comedy shows, special events, fundraisers, and corporate events, and I know how to keep an audience engaged from beginning to end.

How far in advance should we book?

The sooner, the better. My schedule continues to grow, especially around weekends, so booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred date.

Can I take pictures or video during the show?

Photos are always welcome. Video policies may vary depending on the venue or whether new material is being recorded, so please check with the event organizer before recording.

How did you get the name "Uncle G"?

Comedian Jess Hilarious started calling me "Uncle G" while I was touring with her. The name stuck, audiences embraced it, and before long, it became my stage name.

Why did you start comedy so late?

I started stand-up at 57 because I finally decided to chase something I'd always wanted to do. It's proof that you're never too old to start writing a brand-new chapter.

What makes Uncle G different?

My comedy comes from a life that's been anything but ordinary. I've been a banker, an auctioneer, a husband (three times!), a grandfather, a world traveler, and someone who's walked through tremendous loss and found a way to laugh again.

Every show is built around authentic stories, genuine laughs, and the belief that life is usually funnier than fiction.

Can you also speak about suicide awareness and resilience?

Absolutely.

While my comedy and speaking brands are separate, they're both built on authentic storytelling, hope, and human connection.

I'm incredibly proud of the suicide awareness program I've developed because it doesn't come from a textbook, it comes from a life I've lived. I've lost two brothers, family members, and close friends to suicide. I've battled addiction, experienced deep loss, and found a path forward.

Audiences know I'm not speaking from theory. I'm speaking from experience.

They know I'm real.

They know I've lived it.

And they know that if I could find hope after everything I've been through, then maybe they can too.

I don't just share my story, I leave audiences with practical, proven steps they can use to recognize the warning signs, challenge the lies that fuel suicidal thinking, build resilience, and battle the insanity that is suicide.

My goal is for every person to leave with hope, a plan, and the belief that tomorrow can be better than today.

What's your backstage rider?

Nothing fancy.

A few Diet Cokes.

A quiet place to relax before the show.

And maybe directions to the nearest Waffle House afterward.

Questions Nobody Asked... But I'm Answering Anyway

How many times have you been married?

Three...

But I'm hoping for five.

Hey... if at first you don't succeed...

Why Diet Coke?

Because somebody has to keep the Coca-Cola Company in business.

What's your favorite place you've ever visited?

That's like asking me to pick my favorite grandchild.

Standing at the top of Machu Picchu...

Watching elephants on an African safari...

Running with the bulls in Pamplona...

Exploring Hawaii...

Experiencing the beauty of Alaska...

And one of my favorite adventures of all—traveling through Italy with just my son and me.

Every trip reminds me there's still a whole lot more world left to see.

What's still on your bucket list?

The list keeps growing.

This year I'm headed to Egypt.

I'm hoping to see the Northern Lights either later this year or in early 2027.

There are still countries to visit, stages to perform on, people to meet, and stories waiting to happen.

I've got to go see the Northern Lights before my Southern Lights go out.

As long as I'm breathing, I'm still collecting material.

What's the best job you've ever had?

Being a grandfather.

Comedy pays better...

But being "Papa" is a whole lot more rewarding.

What's the worst job you've ever had?

Baling hay.

I was just a kid, it was about 90 degrees outside, and those bales seemed to get heavier with every trip across the field.

They paid me a dollar an hour.

By the end of the day I was covered in grass, sweating like a dog, and wondering who in the world thought this was a good idea.

I quit after the first day.

The next morning I went back to work in my old man's restaurant.

Sure, I smelled like chili dogs instead of fresh-cut hay...

But it taught me an important lesson:

Sometimes it's best to stick with what you know.

What's one thing people are surprised to learn about you?

That I didn't start stand-up comedy until I was 57.

Sometimes the best chapter of your life doesn't begin until everyone else thinks your story is already written.

Are the stories you tell on stage true?

Almost all of them.

Most of my material is completely original and comes directly from my own life experiences. I've always believed that if something happens to me, sooner or later I'm going to find the funny in it.

Growing up in my father's drive-in restaurant, surviving three marriages, raising a family, spending 43 years in banking, traveling the world, and winning a Golden Ticket on Kill Tony, every chapter of my life has eventually become comedy material.

I don't sit down and try to invent jokes. I simply look at life through a different lens and make jokes out of just about everything that happens to me.

Sure, I'll occasionally take a classic "stock" joke or a familiar premise, but I never tell it the way everyone else does. I weave it into my own stories and experiences until it becomes something uniquely Uncle G.

I think that's why audiences connect with my comedy. They're not just hearing jokes—they're hearing real life, told by someone who's learned that sometimes the best way to survive life's craziness is to laugh at it.

Life has always given me better material than I could ever make up.

What's the biggest lesson you've learned?

Nobody gets through life without scars.

The trick is learning to laugh while they heal.

What's one thing you hope people remember after seeing your show?

That they laughed.

That they forgot about their problems for a little while.

That they left feeling just a little lighter than when they walked in.

If they walk out saying, "I needed that," then I've done my job.

One last question...

What's next?

Honestly...

I have no idea.

And that's what makes it so much fun.