DADDY

Jeremiah Watkins brings his characteristic rubber-faced physicality and high energy to the stage, combining broad observational humor with hyper-specific physical commitments. He treats the arrival of his first child not as a heartwarming transition, but as a hostile takeover by an alpha baby who refuses to let him feel like the head of the household. Watkins plays out these domestic power struggles with exaggerated acts, turning mundane realities like bedroom shortcomings and the bizarre mystery of why grown men do not buy towels into high-stakes theatrical scenarios.

Filmed at Comedy on State in Madison, Wisconsin, the 2023 self-produced hour caught the Los Angeles-based comic at a busy career juncture. Known for hosting the interactive show Stand-Up on the Spot and voicing the Joker for DC, Watkins directed and edited this hour himself, utilizing a mix of freshly minted dad material and seasoned bits pulled from his career in the comedy club circuit. The set reflects his background in improv, leaning heavily into vocal distortions, crowd interaction, and a loose stage presence.