Mike Lukas

About Mike Lukas

Mike Lukas is a stand-up comedy veteran with over 25 years of experience performing on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, and as a cast member of The Second City. He’s the author of seven books, including the acclaimed Funny Muscle series on joke writing, and the host of The Funny Muscle Podcast, where he breaks down how professionals craft original, killer material.

Known for his “Clumsy Aspy-hole” comedy lens and delivery style of a “Fun Bunch of Guys,” Mike blends blunt honesty, absurd logic, and structured joke mechanics into a punchline-dense performance style. Whether he’s teaching joke structure, roasting social norms, or giving voice to a judgmental houseplant, Mike helps comedians turn emotional tension into unforgettable laughs.