About Ken Reid
Ken Reid is an American stand-up comedian based in Boston. He received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 2003 and also studied at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he began performing stand-up comedy. After returning to Boston in 2003, he became a regular performer at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was a member of the comedy troupe The Untrainables at ImprovBoston. Reid has toured with Todd Barry and opened for comedians including Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Bob Saget, and John Oliver. In 2010 and 2012 he was nominated by The Boston Phoenix as Best Comedian in Boston. In February 2014 he started the podcast TV Guidance Counselor, in which he and a fellow comedian discuss viewing choices from old editions of TV Guide. He was also a member of the mid-1990s Boston punk band 30 Seconds Over Tokyo.
Videos (33)
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0:46NEW Context for terrifying 1987 AIDS PSA
627 views
0:58Is The Shining a good sleepover flick for tween girls?
433 views
1:28:27TV Guidance Counselor Episode 736: Natasha Vaynblat
223 views
2:19:18TV Guidance Counselor Episode 757: Ben Pasco
192 views
1:21:10TV Guidance Counselor Episode 738: Siri Dahl
146 views
1:45:57TV Guidance Counselor Episode 756: Ryan Staples II
108 views
1:32:47TV Guidance Counselor Episode 743: Jame McElroy
103 views
2:08:19TV Guidance Counselor Episode 744: Douglas Arthur
97 views
1:45:21TV Guidance Counselor Episode 761: Derek Sheen
96 views
1:23:48TV Guidance Counselor Episode 748: Bill Carter
91 views
1:26:45TV Guidance Counselor Episode 763: Jason Salmon
83 views
1:52:26TV Guidance Counselor Episode 746: Joseph Corey
76 views
1:17:07TV Guidance Counselor Episode 740: Brandon "Pops" Jones
67 views
1:30:06TV Guidance Counselor Episode 760: Dan Boulger II
66 views
1:40:27TV Guidance Counselor Episode 758: Dr. Jon Shaw
64 views
2:30:29TV Guidance Counselor Episode 737: Allan Mott
62 views
1:54:37TV Guidance Counselor Episode 764: Holly Brown
62 views
0:55Siri Dahl talks Gangsta P*rno Rap on TV Guidance Counselor
62 views
2:29:53TV Guidance Counselor Episode 747: BláithÃn de Burca
62 views
1:27:08TV Guidance Counselor Episode 741: Paul Van Scott
59 views
1:14:46TV Guidance Counselor Episode 753: April Brucker
59 views
1:29:15TV Guidance Counselor Episode 750: Matt LeGrande
58 views
1:32:43TV Guidance Counselor Episode 745: Kelly MacFarland II
57 views
2:13:35TV Guidance Counselor Episode 735: Shawn Marek and Jen Stansfield-Marek
48 viewsFrequently asked questions
What is TV Guidance Counselor?
TV Guidance Counselor is a podcast Ken Reid started in February 2014, in which he and a fellow comedian discuss viewing choices from old editions of TV Guide.
Where did Ken Reid start doing stand-up?
Reid began performing stand-up while studying at Goldsmiths, University of London. He also earned a bachelor's degree from Northeastern University in 2003.
Where does Ken Reid perform in Boston?
After returning to Boston in 2003 he became a regular at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was part of the troupe The Untrainables at ImprovBoston.
Who has Ken Reid toured with?
He has toured with Todd Barry and opened for Patton Oswalt, Tig Notaro, Bob Saget and John Oliver.
Has Ken Reid won recognition in Boston?
The Boston Phoenix nominated him as Best Comedian in Boston in 2010 and 2012.
Was Ken Reid in a punk band?
Yes, in the mid-1990s he was a member of the Boston punk band 30 Seconds Over Tokyo.
