Tristan A. Smith

I’m doing comedy in these places:

11/06 | 7:30 pm | Laughs At Lakeview I Uptown Taproom
11/08 | 5:00 pm | Keep Coming Back | The Lincoln Lodge
11/18 | 7:00 pm | Read the Room | The Lincoln Lodge
11/20 | 8:00 pm | Still Not Friday | Two Brothers Roundhouse

Thank you!!!

A picture of the rapper Future holding a phone while appearing to text.

Hearing about Dick Cheney got me thinking bout how you shot my heart in the face. You knocked my towers down, girl. If you’re reading this, I just want you to know, you’re first in my line of succession.

I try to submit for every stand-up show which has led to some real misfires. I have definitely sent clips to all women and non-binary showcases. Will probably do it again on accident at some point.

#ConfessionalMondays

If you want to see me do comedy:

11/01 | 9:30 pm | Late Night Slice | iO Theater
11/06 | 7:30 pm | Laughs At Lakeview I Uptown Taproom
11/08 | 5:00 pm | Keep Coming Back | The Lincoln Lodge
11/20 | 8:00 pm | Still Not Friday | Two Brothers Roundhouse
Tickets available on my website wherestrist.com

I genuinely JUST thought about you earlier tonight and was happy to see this notification in my Bluesky.

Years ago, I convinced a White person not to do blackface. And every day that man has a future where his life isn't ruined is because of me. The one White guy I didn't convince...Well, he's actually doing pretty okay, too.

#ConfessionalMondays

A screenshot of a Facebook post where I ask if anyone has a spare air quality monitor and a spare room.

A heart don't break even but this bill does.

10/25 | 8:00 pm | Big Black Comedy I Den Theatre
10/31 | 8:00 pm | Throw Down The Gauntlet |
O’Donnell’s
11/01 | 9:30 pm | Late Night Slice | i0 Theater
11/06 | 7:30 pm | Laughs At Lakeview I Uptown Taproom
Tickets available on my website wherestrist.com

All of the streamers my friends gave me passwords for have figured out that I don't live in the same household. Life is hollow now.

#ConfessionalMondays

How to Win Friends And Influence Sheep

Where to see me:

10/23 | 8:00 pm | Tight Ship | Half Sour
10/24 | 7:00 pm | Apartment Show | Private Location
10/25 | 8:00 pm | Big Black Comedy | Den Theatre
10/31 | 8:00 pm | Throw Down The Gauntlet | O'Donnell's
Tickets on my website wherestrist.com

A poster for a stand-up comedy show I'm performing in on October 15.

A poster for a stand-up comedy show I'm performing in on October 16.

A poster for a stand-up comedy show I'm performing in on October 17.

Shows this week:

10/15 | 9:00 pm | The Bridge Is Up | Small World Inn
10/16 | 7:30 pm | Old Town Laugh Lounge | Second City
10/17 | 8:00 pm | Odd Fellows Comedy | Odd Fellows Lodge

Randomly, I've gotten addicted to playing the cell phone game advertisements you sometimes see. I'm not playing the actual games, just the facsimile of one. It's like abusing placebos.

#ConfessionalMondays

A screenshot of a wrong synopsis of a 2025 football game between The Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders. The Commanders are credited with winning when, in actuality, The Bears won.

A screenshot showing the results of the Chicago Bears football game against the Washington Commanders

This is why you can't have AI writing everything.

Right side, wrong tracks.

Wanna see me?

10/15 | 9:00 pm | The Bridge Is Up | Small World Inn
10/16 | 7:30 pm | Old Town Laugh Lounge | Second City
10/17 | 8:00 pm | Odd Fellows Comedy | Odd Fellows Lodge
10/23 | 8:00 pm | Tight Ship | Half Sour
10/24 | 7:00 pm | Private Event | Private Location

Did my first show at a club I've been trying to get into for years. Immediately met a woman who complained that Evan Hull wasn't there and a man who wanted to bond with me while he threatened to fight the manager.

#ConfessionalMondays

That's nice.

A poster advertising my stand-up comedy shows in October.

Learning about how my body functions and I found out that my heart beats the same when I play Mario Kart as it does during moderate exercise. And while I'm not REPLACING exercise with video games, I could.

#ConfessionalMondays

Misspelled in the heat of the moment.

I can rationalize eating well until the minute I get sick. Then it turns out that potstickers and nachos actually CLEAR my sinuses.

#ConfessionalMondays

Long live the Mepublic!

Come to a show:

9/20 | 11:15 pm | After Hours | Zanies
9/25 | 9:00 pm | Late Night At The Lodge | The Lincoln Lodge
10/05 | 7:00 pm | Big Bad Wolf Comedy | Rabbit Hole
10/15 | 9:00 pm | The Bridge Is Up | Small World Inn

Got to be a real bummer for Jimmy Fallon to find out that authoritarianism is the only way for him to win his time slot in the ratings.

An anecdote about Robert Redford's hotness:

Also, same.

That means a lot to me. Thanks!!!

One of the first things I did as a 39 year-old was pee on the floor. Was so groggy, I missed any semblance of the toilet and rang in this new chapter feverishly disinfecting so nobody could see.

#ConfessionalMondays

Me being silly on the internet.

Come see me at a show:

9/20 | 11:15 pm | After Hours | Zanies
9/25 | 9:00 pm | Late Night At The Lodge | The Lincoln Lodge
10/05 | 7:00 pm | Big Bad Wolf Comedy | Rabbit Hole
10/15 | 9:00 pm | The Bridge Is Up | Small World Inn

I did. Thank you. And I hope I return the well wishes to you on March 1st.

A screenshot of a post from my Facebook page that says, "Every year on my eve of my birthday, I post a list of the accomplishments I made over the previous year. If I remember more accomplishments, I can add them. On the eve of my 39th birthday, here's what l've done: 1. I went to Portland, Oregon for the first time. 2. I took part in a comedy festival. 3. I performed in some places/shows I haven't done in years (including tonight). 4. I won a comedy competition. 5. I mostly recovered from a difficult injury. 6. I got booked more this year than I had in the past few years. 7. I made a writing packet I'm proud of and I submitted to The Onion. 8. I walk or stationary bike a few miles every day. 9. I forged some deeper connections this year. 10. I started fasting. 11. I helped save a man's life. 12. I think I helped save my own."

My Accomplishments