About Mike Yard
Mike Yard is an American stand-up comedian. Born on Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands and raised in Frederiksted, he moved with his family to Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood at age 13. He studied computer programming at Hunter College and worked briefly as a union representative before first trying standup comedy at age 24. He became a well-known presence in the New York comedy circuit and appeared on ComicView, Def Comedy Jam, and Comedy at the Apollo. Yard was the winner of Comedy Central's Get Up, Stand Up comedy competition and became a leading contributor on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, known for skits such as his portrayal of a talking gun named 'Hand Gun' and his 'Y Files' segments. He has also appeared on Inside Amy Schumer and The Break with Michelle Wolf, and hosts the podcast Yard Talk.
Videos (16)
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2:36Black Pete @comedycellarclips
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2:36December 3, 2025
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0:56Ice is ruined. @comedycellarclips comedy
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1:35September 24, 2025
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1:54@comedycellarclips #
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2:36January 4, 2026
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2:09April 12, 2026
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1:52August 15, 2026
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1:17#comedy #standupcomedy #comedian #mikeyard
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2:13November 14, 2025
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2:36#comedian #comedy #standupcomedy #funny #standupcomedy #standup #standupcomedian
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2:10April 11, 2026
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1:52#comedy #standupcomedy #eastnewyork #funny #shorts
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1:00September 24, 2025
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2:36August 15, 2026
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0:55September 30, 2024
11 viewsGuest appearances (4)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Mike Yard.
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45:38Comedians Mike Yard, Jon Laster (Yo Show) | Michael Yo
Michael Yo
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43:37152: Mike Yard (Part II)
Judy Gold
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52:42151: Mike Yard
Judy Gold
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48:21150: Not Mike Yard
Judy Gold
2 viewsChannels on this page: Michael Yo, Judy Gold
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mike Yard from?
Mike Yard was born on Saint Croix in the United States Virgin Islands and raised in Frederiksted. At age 13 he moved to the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn.
When did Mike Yard start doing stand-up?
Yard first tried standup comedy at age 24, after studying computer programming at Hunter College and working briefly as a union representative.
What did Mike Yard do on The Nightly Show?
He was a leading contributor on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, known for playing a talking gun named 'Hand Gun' and for his 'Y Files' segments.
Did Mike Yard win a comedy competition?
Yes, Mike Yard was the winner of Get Up, Stand Up, a comedy competition run by Comedy Central.
What TV shows has Mike Yard appeared on?
A well-known presence on the New York comedy circuit, he has appeared on ComicView, Def Comedy Jam, Comedy at the Apollo, Inside Amy Schumer and The Break with Michelle Wolf.
What is Mike Yard's podcast?
Alongside his stand-up and television work, Mike Yard hosts a podcast called Yard Talk.
