Story Warz w/ Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J Gomez + Special Guests
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
7:45 PM
New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side
192 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
Scheduled
About This Event
Story Warz at New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side brings Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez with rotating special guests. The show follows The Stand’s recurring Story Warz format of club-tested stand-up and loose, conversational sets. Oakerson, a regular at The Stand and co‑host of the Legion of Skanks, favors raw storytelling and quick improvisation; Gomez draws on podcast rhythms and blunt specificity within a stand-up framework.
About Story Warz
Story Warz is a live, story-driven comedy show staged at New York Comedy Club – Midtown, where stand-ups turn personal anecdotes into structured bits in front of a room that hears every pause. Featured performers include Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J. Gomez, working in a New York tradition that treats confession and argument as raw material for humor. No specific NYC premiere history is publicly established, but the format fits the city’s long-running workshop culture for testing voice and timing. One critical note: the show rewards clarity over chaos, and not every story survives the spotlight.
About the Artists
Big Jay Oakerson
Big Jay Oakerson is a comedic powerhouse lighting up the New York City comedy scene with his bold and unapologetic humor. Regularly taking the stage at The Stand NYC, one of the city's premier venues, he captivates audiences with his distinctive style that blends sharp wit and raw storytelling.
Luis J. Gomez
Luis J. Gomez is a New York–based comedian whose work is closely tied to the city’s club circuit, including sets at The Stand NYC and New York Comedy Club - Midtown. He appears on live lineups such as *The Legion of Skanks Podcast Live* and *Story Warz*, sharing bills with comics like Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Smith.
The Stand
The Stand is a comedy group associated with New York Comedy Club’s Upper West Side room, where they present live showcases built around club-tested stand-up and loose, conversational energy. Their bills have included comics such as Big Jay Oakerson and Luis J.
Legion of Skanks
NYC based stand up comedians Big Jay Oakerson, Luis J. Gomez, and Dave Smith get together every week to talk shit, tell filthy stories, and discuss the viral news of the week. All this and more on the most offensive podcast on Earth… THE LEGION OF SKANKS!!! We record LIVE at The Stand, NYC every Monday at 9pm est.