Four Nights In NYC | Crowd Work Special | Stavros Halkias

Last summer, before the Fat Rascal tour, I did a week of shows in NYC to warm up. I was too lazy to work on my material and ended up doing crowd work for most of it. We took the best moments from those four nights and cut it into free special just for you
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00:00 Intro
00:40 Two Types of Italian Father
03:58 Father / Son Prague Trip
05:08 Honeymooners
05:54 Firefighters
07:32 Dick-Shaped Hairline
08:57 3 Months After Breakup
10:50 Nemesis Ex GF
13:17 Eldis Announcing
13:53 Cheese Guy Teetering
16:27 Hot Yoga
17:19 Anguila with Family
19:30 Tahoe With 12 Guys
21:25 Boys Trip To Aruba
23:33 Bald and Short
25:39 26 and Living with Parents
28:57 Socialist Italians
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Stavros Halkias
Ben O’Brien
Eldis Sula
DIRECTED BY
Matthew Salacuse
EDITED BY
Matthew Powell
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Chris Homa
CAMERA OPERATORS
Erik Scott
Tucker Brookshire
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Tanner York
THANK YOU
The Gutter
Midnight Theatre
The Sultan Room
The Stand

[@StavvyBaby]

Thank you all for watching! Come see me on tour! Tickets at stavvy.biz

[@Smokkedandslammed]

If you came down yonder to Houston I'd see you!

[@Gir-Riff-raffe]

What up grandma?

[@allteethpodcast]

Bro tried contacting for tickets in minneapolis!

[@KH-rt3ef]

How is Stavvy Baby doin?

[@joshs4182]

Dude so good. Dying every segment 😂

[@westerlyyyy]

Having Stavvy call my shirt bisexual was the highlight of my year

[@Ntwolf1220]

Nice blouse bro

[@curseyehamewho]

its a sick shirt man

[@burfgiblet]

So gay...

[@guitargod8799]

No one gonna comment this man had the worst 2023 so far?

[@mullymull8232]

He meant gay. He was just being nice lol

[@hiki2853]

I love how Stavvy's crowd work bits are basically just low key therapy for sad dudes.

[@ToxicToastRecords]

Not a stretch at all. He often tells dudes directly, you need to go to therapy! Please promise me you're gonna go to therapy!

[@tealblue4987]

@@ToxicToastRecords 💓

[@genogreen7916]

@@ToxicToastRecords the majority of crowd work we will never see unless it puts stav in a good light. Go to a live show to see how the sausage is made. He is actually closer in personality to a high school bully than a comedian.

[@SFO_Dragonman]

I cannot believe he cherry picks clips for his KZbin highlight reel. I feel so betrayed.

[@jasonfoster7481]

He has a helpline people record messages too and he gives them advice on his podcast

[@SunflowerDogs]

Stavros has an innate ability to read and pick people apart in seconds and we're so all so lucky he's not malicious.

[@CrimeDoesNotPay]

Truth 😅

[@duroxkilo]

he has tremendous control, that's different :):)

[@matchbox2482]

true

[@nosaedebor8332]

It took some real restraint on his part to not flatten cheese man. We should all be glad he uses his powers for good boy evil.

[@chadcolton528]

Everyone knows what they’re walking into, and they can walk out at any time 👍

[@CMJonesy3]

Man, the cut when Stav is talking about the strong Italian male figure in the household, and his fit is just atrocious... perfection.

[@benjamingardner3314]

I like that he reads guys he's heckling, he never kicks guys who are down too hard, there's an empathy he carries because he wants everyone to have a good time. I respect it, it's a reason I enjoy watching his crowd work vs most other comedians.

[@winterboat1607]

That’s why I love him

[@jackdisher1157]

But god he gets close - what an artist

[@PeterVescro]

@@jackdisher1157 The man's an acrobat walking that line

[@TheLoker3]

For real, when he didn’t go in on the guy who’s girl friend was comforting him. I could see Stav battle the comic demons to move on to the next guy. 😂 mad respect for this man’s talent.

[@publius9350]

He told one guy he could have free admission for life if he would get therapy. Stavvy is a bro.

[@victoriaarmstong322]

Stavros’s impression of the guy having a breakdown 9 months after his breakup 🤣🤣 I am literally laughing out loud in public.

[@Jefestephens]

“She was the only one for meeeeee” 😂😂😂

[@victoriaarmstong322]

@@Jefestephens I hear it clearly in my head at least once a day lol! 😂

[@huss2600]

You gotta give stavros credit the audience is giving one word answers and he somehow has to turn that into a ball of laughter. The guy is good.

[@kevinblue1976]

That first guys dad is Tony soprano 😂

[@juancarlo888]

Poor guy had a Meadow moment of realization at a comedy show.

[@Nevernotpushing]

This is going to be a certified hood classic. Stavvy is so sharp and quick with the comebacks it’s unreal. One of the elite killers in the game rn

[@cedagcedag]

MURDerer.

[@illkissyourightnow]

quick isn’t usually a word attributed to starvros

[@lil_mixdrink]

​@@illkissyourightnow or sharp, he's pretty round if you ask me

[@adamh6412]

It's very real

[@Tstasi93]

Certified hood classic indeed

[@anonymousviewer2257]

I love how stavvy effortlessly and casually ruins peoples relationships within three questions 😂

[@TheBswan]

Really had to hold back for Mr. blue cheese parmesan

[@yourdadsotherfamily3530]

Anguila is the example lol

[@NotSoBrown]

His laugh is like a machine gun, it just hits you. But he's never wrong. I died more times than I've been alive through this special. Enjoy! 💀

[@TheTehrancarroll]

I was telling my girl the same thing. It’s that tormenting “im laughing at YOU!! Not with YOU!!” laugh

[@garrettdoolgd]

Not only is he funny, but he's out there teaching us how to be an engaged, active listener. Humor and a lesson. Thanks man.

[@elmundo1871]

I love that we get at least another 20 years of great comedy and to watch Stavy grow into the man he looks like now.

[@jjcoola998]

That’s an ambitious guess lol

[@og666]

i'm staying hopeful. modern medicine has come a long way

[@whocares9013]

He would laugh at this comment

[@johnnyboy3846]

😂😂😂

[@LILLINKID]

That man he looks like now lmaooooooo

[@djhollis8841]

Stavvy is blowing up and I think it’s fair to say we’re all here for it

[@cBreeze]

Stavvy blew up when he was about 11 he's been gaining mass ever since

[@dogchaser520]

I'm here for Stav blowing hot hunks. Can someone give me a timestamp, I can't be bothered with all this comedy nonsense

[@Junebug787]

Pork chops are about $15/lb where I’m at so I’d say the boy’s net worth is somethin to talk about

[@dogchaser520]

@@Junebug787 Pork chops don't have any marbling. If you're not battering and frying them in tonkatsu or something it's a pass. Go for the pork shoulder in the slow cooker or the blade steaks broiled. You don't have to eat the fat and it separates the meat out so juicily. Often on sale for $2.99/lb because people are afraid of pork clogging the ol arteries

[@emersonherrmann6106]

​@@dogchaser520 I'm gonna have to agree with that. Properly brined and fried tonkatsu or schnitzel is god tier delicious though

[@thebenefactor6744]

This guy is just going to get better as he ages. I can't understand how he thinks some of his shows didn't go so well. I couldn't stop laughing. And his laugh is infectious. Keep it up, Stav.

[@thatmikeabdul]

We are seeing the best clips from 45+ minute sets, so there’s a lot we don’t see. But it’s the crowds’ fault.

[@thebenefactor6744]

@@thatmikeabdul truth, bro. Must be.

[@BRG64]

It happens with every great comedian, they hit a high note of laughs and then base their performance on that best show from there on out.

[@wastepreserve]

there's something very beautiful about the behind the scenes footage placed between the sets. it's like an art movie starring stavros which are two things that i'd never expect to go together

[@youtubeviolatedme7123]

To be fair, Stavros is an amalgamation of things that don't go together. The thinning hair mullet, the large rounded rectangular glasses, and the jeans shorts. It's like he chose each part of his outfit as if he was trying to increase his stats in an RPG. "If I wear a button down collared T-shirt it gives me +15 HP, +5 mana, and +10 charisma"

[@wastepreserve]

@@youtubeviolatedme7123 hahaha this was both brilliant and hilarious. so true

[@slothdad1715]

reminds me of gary gulman's "the great depresh"; very vulnerable and endearing 💕

[@anttihoivala6740]

Just this morning was looking for Stavs Crowd work compilation. This is magic.

[@theramplocal]

Best in the biz

[@IBenFishin]

how did u comment this 8days ago?

[@biggabenne]

crazy, 10 days ago comment, video released 2 days ago

[@TTVLeMarkieMark]

​@@IBenFishin Cocaine is one hell of a drug..

[@IBenFishin]

@@TTVLeMarkieMark last like fightning

[@injifata]

Was listening to this doing bench presses. Almost dropped that bar on my cranium laughing at this mid rep

[@eemoogee160]

Hope you belong to a union~ 💪🏾

[@maxwellkazemba2299]

Two words: power rack

[@Piggyn]

If you're referring to your head as your cranium, then there's no way you're benching over 140.

[@injifata]

@@Piggyn it was the bar only. Just the BAR.

[@aydinaguilar3435]

@@Piggyn seeing you said 140 it seems like you don’t bench over 180 especially hating on a dude for saying cranium instead of head pick up a book and extend your vocabulary instead of those weights fucking meathead

[@chrisd2p2]

Love how he cracks himself up more than the room sometimes...

[@nilfux]

The acid washed jorts are just the tip of the iceberg with this young fella.

[@rkstewart9585]

Thirty minutes of the man just slaying crowds. Seeing you devastate a cold room effortlessly is a damn treat for comedy fans. Thanks man

[@tealblue4987]

Have to keep up with Burr 🤣😂

[@dyyylllaannn]

@@tealblue4987 i don't know enough about burr but i really hope this is a joke he's absolutely horrible

[@tealblue4987]

@@dyyylllaannn 🤣okay

[@user-gz1su4mf9t]

@@dyyylllaannnwhat??? Lmfao

[@dawsonnichols3166]

This the new way to do specials, love the little snippets of Stavvy getting ready for shows and everything. This is so refreshing for a special!

[@dogchaser520]

Not that those haven't been done before, but I liked the lack of pretense to him. He's always been just a dude

[@victoriaarmstong322]

Same! The behind the scenes clips as he prepares for the next set are gold!

[@SteezyAsPie99]

I really hope these become a staple i think it would help blow up the channel

[@acid9953]

Did you really pay 10$ to post a comment?

[@dawsonnichols3166]

@@acid9953 no I did to support Stavvy I just added a comment

[@shellybelly2075]

Stav, your emotional intelligence is astonishing. I can't wait to see you taking care of your health this year like you said you would.

[@greengoblin48]

Lmao

[@syd5380]

it's never gonna happen, he's just gotten fatter

[@fwowncwown]

He’s a transcendent talent. Everybody is mocked, everybody is dignified, everyone is involved.

[@marshallcrowl8825]

The Italian dad section couldn’t have come at a better time as I am currently binge watching The Sopranos. I’m pissing.

[@MitraKesava]

I just ate an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s while watching this special. about halfway through I didn’t even want to finish it and knew I should put it away, but I felt like Papa Stavvy would disapprove of that decision so I just housed the whole thing and laughed the whole time

[@somaticspirituality]

i think he'd say that's a dumb decision and like whyyyy would anyone even think like that, but maybe ask him next time you see him live

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

​@@somaticspirituality 24 cupcakes

[@PoonScurvy]

I hope you're doing okay dawg, feel free to reach out

[@RetrainUrBrain]

Fucking hilarious, thanks for sharing

[@MitraKesava]

@@PoonScurvy Im good, it was just an ice cream kinda day. I hope you've rid your poon of scurvy.

[@stevendallyjr9468]

I will forever, love Stavvys laugh. Something that is already hilarious is just heightened with his infectious laugh.

[@Phil.Anthropy]

You are a Greek treasure to America my guy. Love crowd work and you are easily top 3 in all time. It's not just the wit, it's the vast net for references, but also you give room for it to grow and ride the fun along with us. Thank you. And thank you for your input on Theo's podcast.

[@dogchaser520]

That clip on Theo's vid about trans people is a dumpster fire of a comment section. Weird audience. "Trans people can't exist because we must protect our children!" They said the same thing about gay people not that long ago. I remember when they opposed teachers being openly gay because "what if a man came to school in a dress" ... So afraid of being attracted to a man in any way. I think that one time they beat off to the thought of blowing their friend in middle school has them on high alert for the rest of their lives. Just get over it, you didn't even blow him, totally not gay

[@pleasejustletmebeanonymous6510]

@@dogchaser520 The problem is many did blow him and still do, but have to keep up appearances to ensure that none of the other closeted christian homosexuals find out they're gay.

[@GreenManGrowing]

​@@dogchaser520 ok chatgpt

[@dogchaser520]

@@GreenManGrowing I'm 12 and what is this

[@GreenManGrowing]

@@dogchaser520 did he died

[@0xLawyer]

My evening just went from boring to FUEGO. Let’s go stavvy

[@0_darko]

This is like a group therapy session where everyone gets roasted with reality and a laugh along with it

[@Yourmission9]

I watched him on Theo’s podcast and immediately subscribed to Stavros’ channel, their chemistry was stellar and the avenues they went down of randomness was awesome. This crowd work special was good shit

[@juancarlo888]

It was like they do that show together every day. Great stuff.

[@datrakapo4807]

coz he is a good podcaster knows how to roll with it

[@Jimbodawg]

I haven't seen that! Thanks for the unintentional recommendation lol.

[@doctaj.2571]

I’m hiding from my family, taking a nice, big dump at the moment waiting to go to Publix to pick up our groceries. I’m stoked for the next 30 minutes of delaying my family’s dinner. You’re dope, Stavy!

[@andresmorales5301]

😂😂

[@user-tx3xy7lw6w]

"Over 50% of marriages fail"

[@willtenn]

florida? lmao

[@Vaseholly]

Florida man strikes again

[@Jacob32905]

Why you gotta throw in the Publix flex dude?

[@nseebs8976]

Honestly some of the best crowd work out there. Too quick witted for me.

[@andybellamy8566]

But so is a bag of hammers 🔨 😁

[@garrethboland5646]

Stav giving the guy going through a breakup a little bit of roasting actually probably helped him out in a sort of cathartic way.

[@thomasfisher7818]

I listened to your full special last night and it was brilliant, very happy to discover this!

[@MrAlecdanstudios]

people who bought front row tickets to this are sweating now

[@tealblue4987]

YAY 💗😯

[@evanferree3029]

One of my new favorite comedians. Stavy boi is freaking effortlessly hilarious 😂

[@peterliebl1079]

Stavros is really sharp. I've seen a lot of crowd work and this is up there with the best. FANTASTIC

[@Afraidofbutts]

This is so incredible, a new kind of comedy. He does it so well responding instantly with the funniest sh**. That's a genuine funny guy

[@dylanoneill7118]

Bros pissed himself 3 mins in 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ghagzor]

It's not new at all wtf. Go listen to one of big Jay's countless crowd work albums

[@dogchaser520]

@@ghagzor If your reference for "it's not new" is Big Jay Oakerson ... hahahah... The guy is saying he's doing it a different way. I feel like it's mini-therapy sessions for his audience. It's the live version of Stavvy Solves Your Problems

[@Afraidofbutts]

@dogchaser520 thank you. Exactly what I meant you actually have a working brain, obviously crowd work is as old as comedy

[@Afraidofbutts]

@lofiheadchange why you so mad

[@wiltisdabest]

Ahh Stavvy, the man who made me proud to call myself a fat dude , I abruptly lost a bunch a weight though, because I couldn't be that proud of being fat.

[@Vaseholly]

Facts ❤

[@801MOTO3]

This was awesome. Loved the in between clips before/after the shows. Sorta felt like a documentary.

[@danirilla]

Can’t wait for the full special! 🤍🤍🤍

[@RayRaeTV]

28 people waiting and this doesn't even come out for anther week. The dedication is REAL.

[@gobbyy5]

And I'm gay

[@RayRaeTV]

​@@gobbyy5 😂

[@ronindr]

😅 😅 😮

[@clicheguevara5282]

I mean, he has over 600k subscribers. Lol

[@Chris-ro7mn]

I mean they aren't actively waiting in an alley somewhere its just s notification 😅

[@bhyphen8234]

Panache, Moxie, Decorum. Stavros is the Noun King!

[@TheJibbleNut]

seeing the difference of old and new fans just based on what they call him is so funny

[@KenjiMapes]

Chappelle, Bill Burr, Ricky Gervais are some of the most famous & luckily have Gotti levels of teflon because they haven’t succumbed to OC cancel culture & pull no punches. Stavros is in a class by his own. He’s relatable, humble & self-deprecating but most importantly he doesn’t need to be low brow or vulgar. He finds the funny bits in even the most mundane & is comedically brilliant. I think he’s one of the funniest if not the funniest comedians out there now which speaks volumes about his talent.

[@strawbarry7834]

I love so much that you posted this. I haven't gotten out of the house much since covid and really miss live comedy. Being able to watch you have fun with your audience is just the best. I hope one day to be able to support your comedy by seeing you live.

[@user-73a]

Corona virus killed my social life too bro

[@mickeyabbot5851]

Can't wait to see what kind of cool shoes you picked to go with the crowd work

[@RurikCycling]

Thank you Stavros for the laughs and uplifting my spirit since I started watching you!

[@sammcclain129]

I was having a terrible day and this is exactly what I needed! Thanks Stavvy

[@DJTheoSF]

Stavy knows how to work a crowd. One of the Best!

[@dogchaser520]

He works a crowd, for sure. Jerking off punks in the green room for $15 a man

[@alex-og.zalez9403]

This was absolutely incredible! Big fan, love to see this!

[@isol8ed]

I’ll be here the entire time waiting

[@AirDwindler402]

😂😂😂❤❤❤

[@yunnicholas]

goat

[@chrisb5278]

Is it because you can't move?

[@masondillenbeck4636]

💀pls get a life

[@HandleHandled]

75% of the time, you’re here 100% of the time.

[@logophile88]

This made my day, my man! You're the best, Stavros, keep this sh!t up! And the fact you added chapters just shows you're on the next level. Cheers!

[@SAINTVILLAINTONE]

Stav youve made my life 100x better thank you for existing lmaooo 🔥

[@SteezyAsPie99]

Stav thanks for sharing this i straight up pissed myself laughing. Showing all my buddies. I hope to see more crowd work compilations they are amazing

[@McFly2015AD]

Stavvy can decipher exactly what is happening with someone’s life with a single 1 word answer and then find a way to make it funny

[@TheJustin574]

I'm only half way through and I already think it's better than your June special, great work!

[@Savantrovert]

Two things I've learned from watching Stav vids on YT. Dude is absolutely killing it, and I will NEVER go see him live

[@DELETETHISPLEASE]

Sooo good, the camera work help create a vibe too. Love the little intermissions between clubs, like Stav opera singing "I'm Gay" and laughing to himself.

[@travislichter9643]

Need more of this!!

[@chrisanthimou911]

Yeah, expecting this to be one of my all time favorites!!!

[@thefilthydeviant]

Love it dude! For selfish reason I just wish it was longer haha.

[@mrbeans2425]

I love these specials!! So funny!

[@isaacrobinson5062]

Cool to see Stav throw it back to a half hour special it's been a minute since I've seen one of these

[@corcra_.]

Eldis really has those pixar mom hips

[@parachute3725]

Great special, Stavvy!! Your crowd work is the best in the business!

[@isaacwinant1600]

Along with the amazing crowd work is stavys unbelievably contagious laughter. It'd a dream team combination

[@TheTMKF]

I'd love to see more of these crowd work specials. I think you could get get a good thing going putting these out semi-regularly and clipping from them for TikTok/shorts.

[@RidleyE]

Seen him in Atlanta twice. Got a pic the first time at the Earl. Absolutely crushed. Was in tears during the first show holy shit. Thx for what you do Stav

[@kristinakeagy1390]

He has the best laugh ever. I love his whole look the hair the glasses the shorts lol his crowd work is my fav. You can’t make this shit up.

[@alisterfolson]

Thanks. That video made my year.

[@timsmith6152]

This is awesome.. What a beautiful Birthday present from Stavvy

[@superchuck500]

Nobody does crowd work like Stavros! Always so hilarious.

[@kingslayer2214]

I love his honesty about some of the crowds not being good. Keep killing it Stav!

[@BringMeCreatures]

So stoked!

[@dawsonnichols3166]

This is how you do a special, I love it, the little snippets of Stavvy getting ready for shows are awesome. This is so refreshing.

[@victoriaarmstong322]

Agreed! I love those parts!!

[@ProdByMeek]

bro your laugh of the prosecutors nearly killed me! what a great great piece of video, respect!

[@CaptainBeefheart90]

It warms my heart deeply to watch this.

[@davidec.4021]

I had never seen Eldis from his neck down and it is hilarious. Amazing

[@villianaire]

Hands down one of the best stars in comedy right now. This guy is barely scratching the surface of the heights he can reach.

[@Parkour8]

The goat of crowd work. I could watch a 2 hr special like this from him

[@shukunfang8336]

Aww love you! Proud and so happy to see your growth and success❤️

[@d0ntmeetyouridols]

stav really put in the damn work what a ride it feels like you brought us along, keep goin brother

[@gerwinluidens3838]

Watching stavros all the way from Aruba! Good stuff 😂 would love to watch a live show

[@jaugernot]

I thoroughly enjoyed this...keep on pushing fam. You are going places.

[@pendleton123]

I LOVE how he unpacks peoples life's in minutes in a hilarious fashion.

[@deweyware6446]

This deserves higher numbers. So damn hilarious

[@adamwoytowich8623]

Great spesh, Stavvy! Hope to see you on tour!

[@GentlemensCage]

Thank you Stav for posting this gold for free. One day I hope to be at one of your shows live

[@willharmatuk4723]

Very good. I just listened to Live at the Lodge on Spotify, and while there were some really high quality jokes in that, the few crowd work bits in that were a highlight. I’d give that an 8/10 and I give this an 8/10 as well. Good job.

[@TBonebaseball18]

love the crowd work.. soo funny! I would be front row ready for my roasting.. always welcome it at shows.

[@marionoyahr6077]

So excited to watch this!!

[@justinjames4516]

This dudes laugh is the best. And you know it’s genuine every single time. Love it

[@Komodo1312]

Lmao genuine

[@briscoelang2436]

@@Komodo1312 He uses it like "um"

[@NewKanyeFan]

This special had me windex spray laughing the entire time. Literally taking deep breathes to get my shit together before going back into the office

[@taylorscott8638]

Stav keep killing it. The crowd work is on point!

[@tonyklousis3327]

This was the best 30 mins I’ve watched in a long time pure gold.

[@defferwa]

Loved it!

[@jonvia]

Stav's body is the Greek dad bod we all strive for.