JT Habersaat Sharing Doing Time
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Join writer and cult comic JT Habersaat for a behind-the-scenes look at Doing Time, his new book of raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversations with some of the most iconic voices in stand-up comedy.
About the Book
A wild and uncensored glimpse behind the curtain into the mad world of life as a touring stand-up comic.
Drawing on countless hours of in-depth interviews with some of the most influential and respected comedians to ever grab a mic, Doing Time offers a deep dive into the realm of stand-up comedy as both a career and an art form.
Composed by notoriously uncompromising cult comic favorite JT Habersaat and featuring extended conversations with comedy legends such as Patton Oswalt, Dana Gould, Jackie Kashian, Kyle Kinane, Doug Stanhope, Maria Bamford, David Gborie, Todd Glass, Chris Gethard, The Kids In The Hall, Bobcat Goldthwait, Chad Daniels, Neil Hamburger, Vanessa Gonzalez, Brian Posehn, James Adomian, Rory Scovel, Joe Derosa, Jenny Zigrino, and dozens more, Doing Time leaves no stone unturned in this often hilarious, sometimes tragic, and always compelling reveal of what it truly takes to live behind the laugh.
About the Author
JT Habersaat is a writer and longtime touring comedian known for his sharp observational style and punk ethos. Dubbed the "Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy" by Chicago Now, he is the author of the acclaimed tour diary Killing For A Living, and his latest book, Doing Time: Comedians Talk Stand-Up, will be released worldwide by Jawbone Press in 2025.
A prolific voice in alt-comedy and underground culture, JT has shared stages with legends like Henry Rollins and Lydia Lunch, and performed at major festivals across North America. He also curates the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas, named one of Vulture’s top comedy festivals worldwide.
When not writing or touring, JT channels his creative energy into custom art, with pieces held by John Carpenter, Patton Oswalt, and The Kids in the Hall. He lives for bourbon, cats, and long stretches of quiet.
About the Book
A wild and uncensored glimpse behind the curtain into the mad world of life as a touring stand-up comic.
Drawing on countless hours of in-depth interviews with some of the most influential and respected comedians to ever grab a mic, Doing Time offers a deep dive into the realm of stand-up comedy as both a career and an art form.
Composed by notoriously uncompromising cult comic favorite JT Habersaat and featuring extended conversations with comedy legends such as Patton Oswalt, Dana Gould, Jackie Kashian, Kyle Kinane, Doug Stanhope, Maria Bamford, David Gborie, Todd Glass, Chris Gethard, The Kids In The Hall, Bobcat Goldthwait, Chad Daniels, Neil Hamburger, Vanessa Gonzalez, Brian Posehn, James Adomian, Rory Scovel, Joe Derosa, Jenny Zigrino, and dozens more, Doing Time leaves no stone unturned in this often hilarious, sometimes tragic, and always compelling reveal of what it truly takes to live behind the laugh.
About the Author
JT Habersaat is a writer and longtime touring comedian known for his sharp observational style and punk ethos. Dubbed the "Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy" by Chicago Now, he is the author of the acclaimed tour diary Killing For A Living, and his latest book, Doing Time: Comedians Talk Stand-Up, will be released worldwide by Jawbone Press in 2025.
A prolific voice in alt-comedy and underground culture, JT has shared stages with legends like Henry Rollins and Lydia Lunch, and performed at major festivals across North America. He also curates the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, Texas, named one of Vulture’s top comedy festivals worldwide.
When not writing or touring, JT channels his creative energy into custom art, with pieces held by John Carpenter, Patton Oswalt, and The Kids in the Hall. He lives for bourbon, cats, and long stretches of quiet.
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