Ben Bankas
About Ben Bankas
Ben Bankas is a Canadian stand-up comedian from Toronto who later relocated to Austin, Texas. He began performing stand-up as a teenager on the Toronto club circuit, including Yuk Yuk's, and has built a reputation for political satire, fast-paced riffing and crowd work. He has shared stages with comedians including Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez and Tyler Fischer.
During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when comedy clubs in Toronto were closed, Bankas began organizing outdoor stand-up shows at Christie Pits Park and later Bickford Park, drawing media attention and, on at least one occasion, a fine from local authorities for performing in the park; the events were covered by outlets including Toronto Life, CBC and Rebel News. Bankas hosts "The Bankas Show" on YouTube and has released comedy specials titled "Gaytatorship" and "Please, Wear a Mask." His comedy, which touches on politics, current events and pop culture, has been featured by media outlets including Fox News, the Toronto Sun, CBC, BlogTO, Toronto Life and CP24, and he has more than 200,000 followers on Instagram.
Videos (295)
Videos 265 to 288 of 295.
1:14Putting them in their place
17.9K views
7:49Ben Bankas does Bottom of the Barrel at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX | Standup Comedy
17.7K views
1:28Talkative table in Kansas City
17.2K views
1:16Liberal girl has tough time at comedy show
16.2K views
5:03Canadian woman goes to Ben Bankas show in Arizona, corrects him on demographics | Standup Comedy
15.7K views
0:42Biggest Canada Tour yet on sale now
15.5K views
0:34She having the time of her life
15.5K views
1:20Manufacturing manager
14.6K views
1:31July 29, 2025
14.3K views
5:05Ben Bankas Roasts The People of Ottawa in Ottawa, ON | Stand Up Comedy
13K views
58:12Fogo de Chāo w/ Hank Garza | Bankas Podcast
12.3K views
0:44Would you vote Mamdani?
11.7K views
0:57Guy got mad at my show
11.7K views
1:25Boston got wild
11.2K views
4:51Ben Bankas talks to Asian couple in Long Island | Stand Up Comedy
11.1K views
0:34On the move
8.9K views
0:57WNBA getting crazzzyyy
8.9K views
3:59Ben Bankas elderly fan calls show "Redundant" in Greenville, SC | Stand Up Comedy
8.2K views
7:56Ben Bankas gets standing ovation in Denver | Stand Up Comedy
8.1K views
7:17Ben Bankas chirps a mans CVS glasses | Stand up comedy
6.8K views
1:19:27Bankas Podcast | LIVE FROM YUK YUK'S
6.4K views
13:02Ben Bankas Vlog | Calgary Costume Party
6.2K views
6:04Ben Bankas tells Boston Marathon story in Greenville, SC | Stand Up Comedy
6.2K views
1:44Day in the Life of a Hamas Captive | Ben Bankas Comedy
5.1K viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Ben Bankas.
Guest appearances 1 to 2 of 2.
1:45:52Ben Bankas: Trudeau’s An Idiot & Democrats Have No Goals
Adam Carolla
88.6K views
1:25:59Ben Bankas | The Roseanne Barr Podcast
Roseanne Barr
65.6K viewsChannels on this page: Adam Carolla, Roseanne Barr
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ben Bankas from?
Ben Bankas is a Canadian stand-up comedian from Toronto who later relocated to Austin, Texas.
How did Ben Bankas start in comedy?
Ben Bankas began performing stand-up as a teenager on the Toronto club circuit, including at Yuk Yuk's.
What were Ben Bankas's outdoor comedy shows?
In 2020, while Toronto comedy clubs were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben Bankas organized outdoor stand-up shows at Christie Pits Park and later Bickford Park; they drew media attention and, at least once, a fine from local authorities.
What comedy specials has Ben Bankas released?
Ben Bankas has released the comedy specials Gaytatorship and Please, Wear a Mask, and he hosts The Bankas Show on YouTube.
What is Ben Bankas's comedy style?
Bankas has a reputation for political satire, fast-paced riffing and crowd work, and his comedy touches on politics, current events and pop culture.
Who has Ben Bankas shared the stage with?
Ben Bankas has shared stages with comedians including Andrew Schulz, Joe List, Louis J. Gomez and Tyler Fischer.
Which media have featured Ben Bankas?
The comedy of Ben Bankas has been featured by outlets including Fox News, the Toronto Sun, CBC, BlogTO, Toronto Life and CP24.
