Tom Segura to Host Two New Netflix Stand-Up Specials

Tom Segura is still living the stream…

The 43-year-old half-Peruvian American comedian will host two new stand-up special for Netflix viewers.

Tom SeguraSegura, a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host and actor, will host his fifth and sixth comedy specials for the streamer, with the first slated to premiere in 2023.

Segura, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, is well known for his Netflix specials Ball HogDisgracefulCompletely Normal, and Mostly Stories.

He has also made feature film appearances that include Instant FamilyCountdownFlinch, and The Opening Act, among others.

Segura is one of the top-selling touring acts in the world, having sold hundreds of thousands of tickets on multiple international tours.

Additionally, he co-hosts two of the most popular comedy podcasts, “Your Mom’s House,” with his wife, comedian Christina P. and “Two Bears, One Cave” with fellow comedian Bert Kreischer.

Segura also produces multiple podcasts under his YMH Studios brand.

He recently published I’d Like To Play Alone Please, which debuted at #2 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Segura, who grew up in a half Peruvian/half American household speaking fluent Spanish, has been staking his claim in Latin America making a crossover and performing in both English and Spanish. He also launched a podcast in Spanish called Tom Segura En Español to polish his Spanish-language skills.

Tom Segura Signs Two Stand-Up Special Deal with Netflix, Including First in Spanish

Tom Segura is switching tongues for laughs…

The 40-year-old half-Peruvian American comedian, who speaks Spanish fluently, has signed a deal with Netflix for two stand-up specials, his fourth and fifth for the streamer, including his first in Spanish. 

Tom Segura

The English-language Tom Segura: Ball Hog,which was filmed live at the Moody Theaterin Austin, Texas, premieres March 24. 

The second untitled special will be shot completely in Spanish this fall.

“Netflix has rapidly changed the way comedy is consumed around the world, and by releasing a Spanish language special, I look forward to being able to reach a new audience that Jo Koy and Ali Wong will never get,” quipped Segura. “Estoy muy emocionado por la oportunidad de entretener las amigas de mi mama,” he added.

Segura, who grew up in a half Peruvian/half American household speaking fluent Spanish, has been staking his claim in the elusive Latin American comedy crossover market by performing both in English and Spanish.

His new Spanish-language podcastTom Segura En Español is the 6th podcast from Your Mom’s House Studios, the production shingle created by Segura and his wife, comedian Christina Pazsitzky, who has two stand-up specials of her own streaming on Netflix. 

Their flagship show,Your Mom’s House, features A-list guests and averages over 1 million unique impressions per episode, and growing. October will mark its 10-year anniversary.

YMH Studios also produces Where My Mom’s At (a parenting podcast hosted by Christina),2 Bears 1 Cave (hosted by Segura and comedian Bert Kreischer), Dr. Drew After Dark (hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky) and The Honey Dew with Ryan Sickler.

Segura is currently on tour with his new Spanish hour, and just wrapped his Take It Down Tour, which took the comedian to 11 countries with 183 shows and more than 335,000 tickets sold.

Not for the faint-hearted, in Ball Hog, Segura offers advice on how to handle emotionally fragile people, winning arguments with your mother, managing expectations, and following your dreams.

On the big screen, Segura was recently seen in Mark Wahlberg’s comedy Instant Family.