Michael Yo is a two-time Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian, actor, and host whose first love is the stage. Houston-raised with Black and Korean roots, he turns his multicultural background and family life into warm, punchy storytelling that connects across generations. 

Michael has released three full stand-up specials—Blasian (2018), I Never Thought (2022), and Snack Daddy (2025). As a proud father and husband, he builds a huge chunk of his material around the beautiful chaos of family, turning parenting fails, marriage negotiations, and cultural clashes into big, high-energy laughs. His style is clean enough for TV, real enough for late-show crowds, and always grounded in jokes that actually mean something. 

On the hosting side, Michael currently fronts the fast-paced, family-friendly game show Scrambled Up, airing in national syndication where his quick wit and crowd work drive the action. He also leads A&E’s travel-food adventure series 1,000 Ways to Dine, mixing his love of storytelling with delicious, offbeat culinary experiences. 

Mentored early in his stand-up journey by Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy, Michael developed a voice that’s honest, self-deprecating, and relentlessly fun. He tours nationally, headlining clubs and theaters across the country, and holds a weekly residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at THE LINQ in Las Vegas, while also appearing as a featured comedian in Mad Apple by Cirque du Soleil.  

TV audiences were introduced to his stand-up on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent, where he received four yeses from the judges and advanced to the Quarter-Finals. As an actor, Michael recurs as Philip on the Apple TV+ series Amber Brown and has appeared in multiple scripted TV projects.  

In the podcast and talk space, Michael is a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, bringing his stand-up instincts and personal stories into long-form conversation. He also hosts “The Yo Show” podcast, blending stories from the road with insightful and funny conversations with fellow entertainers and creators.