About Adam Burke
Adam Burke is a stand-up comedian, writer, and comic artist based in the United States, best known for his multiple appearances as a panelist on the National Public Radio comedy program Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!. Born in Australia and raised in Northern Ireland, he now lives in Chicago, Illinois. He began his stand-up career after researching an article on the Chicago comedy scene led him to try an open mic night, and his early gigs included co-hosting an open mic with Cameron Esposito. He was voted Best Standup by readers of The Chicago Reader in 2014 and won Second City's Up Next Comedy Competition. Burke has opened for comedians including Marc Maron, John Mulaney and Maria Bamford, and was a writer for the television comedy show Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo. He released his debut album Universal Squirrel Theory in 2012 and his first filmed special, UnAmerican, in 2025.
Videos (15)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
3:53The 5 O'clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 06/23/2021 (SALTY DOG)
316 views
5:49The 5 O'clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 11/18/2020: (LOUISIANA FLIP)
155 views
5:51The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 01/13/2021
136 views
5:45The 5 O'clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 12/14/2020 (BROWN SUGAR OLD FASHIONED)
126 views
3:44The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 06162021 (SEX ON THE BEACH)
113 views
6:08The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 3/21/2021 (HONOLULU)
103 views
5:56The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 3/17/2021 (GINGER MARGARITA)
100 views
5:58The 5 O'clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 02/02/2021 (PALOMA)
93 views
4:17The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 01/01/2021 (TRIPLE FIONN MACCOOL)
87 views
8:48The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 11/02/2020 (PRESIDENTE/EL PRESIDENTE)
85 views
4:59The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 12/23/2020 (BROWN DERBY)
85 views
5:56The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 02/26/2021 (BEE'S KNEES)
80 views
5:30The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 0214/2021 (ROSE COLORED GLASS)
72 views
4:37The 5 O'Clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 02/20/2021 (HOT TODDY)
69 views
5:12The 5 O'clock Somewhere News with Comedian Adam Burke 01/25/2021 (CLAREMONT)
68 viewsGuest appearances (4)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Adam Burke.
Guest appearances 1 to 4 of 4.
0:24Stuck with Paul Farahvar | Adam Burke's Accent
Paul Farahvar
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0:24Stuck with Paul Farahvar | Adam Burke's Accent
Paul Farahvar
1.7K views
1:11Stuck with Paul Farahvar | Dad Stories with Adam Burke
Paul Farahvar
1.1K views
1:11Stuck with Paul Farahvar | Adam Burke's Dad
Paul Farahvar
851 viewsChannels on this page: Paul Farahvar
Frequently asked questions
Where is comedian Adam Burke from?
Adam Burke was born in Australia and grew up in Northern Ireland. He later settled in Chicago, Illinois, and built his comedy career in the United States.
What radio show is Adam Burke known for?
He is best known for his many turns as a panelist on Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, the comedy program of National Public Radio.
How did Adam Burke start doing stand-up?
While researching an article about the Chicago comedy scene, Adam Burke ended up trying an open mic night himself. One of his early regular gigs was co-hosting an open mic with Cameron Esposito.
What comedy awards has Adam Burke won?
Readers of The Chicago Reader voted him Best Standup in 2014, and he also took first place in Second City's Up Next Comedy Competition.
Who has Adam Burke opened for?
Adam Burke has worked as an opening act for Marc Maron, John Mulaney and Maria Bamford.
What albums and specials has Adam Burke released?
His debut album, Universal Squirrel Theory, was released in 2012, and his first filmed special, UnAmerican, followed in 2025.
Did Adam Burke write for television?
Yes, Adam Burke was on the writing team of Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo, a television comedy show.
