Toronto born · Austin based
Ben's Biography.
Stand-up comedian, host of The Bankas Show, and one of the fastest-growing comedians in the U.S.
The short version
Comedy without a filter.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Ben Bankas is one of the fastest-growing comedians in the U.S., with a rapidly expanding audience of more than 2.5 million followers across YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. His growing digital presence has helped drive a rigorous touring schedule of more than 200 shows per year across North America.
In 2026 alone, Bankas has released two full-length comedy specials, R U MAD? and Native Land, with a third special, filmed in Portland, OR, set for release later this year.
Bankas has appeared on Gutfeld!, Louder with Crowder, The Adam Carolla Show, Triggernometry, and Tomi Lahren Is Fearless.
Beyond the stage
Stand-up. Podcast. Press.
Ben's work now spans live comedy, long-form podcasting, stand-up specials and media appearances.
Live Comedy
Built for the room.
Ben tours with material built for a live audience, including jokes and ideas that may never make it online.
Upcoming showsThe Bankas Show
Long-form chaos.
Ben hosts The Bankas Show, where comedy, current events, personal stories and unfiltered opinions collide.
Explore the podcastMedia
Seen and heard.
Ben has appeared on Gutfeld!, Louder with Crowder, The Adam Carolla Show, Triggernometry and Tomi Lahren Is Fearless.
See the pressWatch Ben
The specials.
In 2026, Ben released R U MAD? and Native Land, with a third full-length special filmed in Portland, Oregon, set for release later this year.
From the road
Between the sets.
A few moments around the rooms where the material gets built.
