The He & She Show

What The He & She Show does

The He & She Show is a privately held, bootstrapped entertainment business operated by married comedians Doug and Teresa Wyckoff, active since 2014 and built around their interactive, relationship-themed stand-up comedy act. The duo performs live shows across the United States and internationally, with documented reach of 60+ shows across 39 states in a single 3.5-month touring stretch, performances in 47 US states and 200+ cities, a month-long run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (August 2016), and bookings at casinos (Tulalip, Muckleshoot), comedy clubs (New York Comedy Club, The Creek and The Cave, Comedy Underground), theaters, and corporate/private venues. Customer segments span corporate events, marriage and relationship conferences, weddings/private parties, entertainment venues, and brand sponsors — with horizontal segmentation across use cases rather than a single dominant vertical.

The product surface includes the core touring comedy show (available in PG-13 or R-rated versions), the 'Date Night?' interactive showcase (monthly at New York Comedy Club, 2015 'Best New Show' nominee), the 'Around the World with The He & She Show' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Acast, the 'Wyckoff Adventures' travel experience brand (e.g., licensed-Egyptologist-led Egypt trips), and corporate comedy / sponsorship packages. There is no proprietary technology platform — the offering is fundamentally content-driven live entertainment and brand licensing — and operations are run by a core team of two founders with in-kind support from a network of photographers, an event planner, and accommodation/hospitality barter partners.

Commercial mechanics combine small-venue ticket/cover revenue ($5-$15 cover charges quoted at multiple US venues; Edinburgh Fringe tickets at £5-£7), quote-based corporate and private event bookings ([email protected] / 541-999-5207), and brand sponsorship packages ranging from content marketing to vehicle branding. Distribution is event-driven and direct: the duo books via their own channels, venue-partner ticketing (Ticketweb, Eventbrite, Brown Paper Tickets), a monthly NYC residency, and a multi-channel marketing stack (podcast, Instagram, email newsletter, earned media).

Name

The He & She Show

Legal name

The He & She Show

Website

https://theheandsheshow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The He & She Show is a privately held married comedy duo (Doug and Teresa Wyckoff) producing interactive, relationship-themed live stand-up shows, a touring tour, a monthly NYC residency, a travel podcast, and brand-sponsored travel experiences for audiences, corporate clients, marriage conferences, and venue partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Comedy Entertainment

NAICS

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (7115)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Stand-Up Comedy Shows (MPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comedy Club & Showcase Nights (MPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Live comedy performances
• Relationship themed comedy
• Corporate comedy entertainment
• Travel adventure tours
• Comedy podcast production

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Live Comedy Performance Fees: Fees charged for headline shows, corporate comedy events, and private performances at venues across the US and internationally. They perform at casinos, comedy clubs, restaurants, coffee houses, bars, weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events.
2. Marriage and Relationship Conference Speaking: Speaking engagements at marriage conferences, charity groups, churches, and community organizations.
3. Sponsorship and Marketing Packages: Marketing and editorial packages for brands including content marketing, social media promotion, press trips, sponsored blog posts, contests and giveaways, display advertising, and brand wrapping on vehicles and merchandise.
4. Travel Experience Tours: Organized group travel experiences (e.g., Egypt trips) where they serve as hosts, combining travel with their comedic brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The He & She Show is a live stand-up comedy act performed by married duo Doug and Teresa Wyckoff, featuring interactive relationship-themed shows where audience-submitted marriage advice and questions are incorporated into each performance. Shows are offered in PG-13 or R-rated formats and performed at comedy clubs, casinos, theaters, corporate events, weddings, and private parties across the United States and internationally. The company also produces the "Around the World with The He & She Show" podcast, organizes group travel experiences (Wyckoff Adventures), and sells corporate comedy and sponsorship packages.

Product overview

The He & She Show is a married comedy duo (Doug and Teresa Wyckoff) offering live stand-up comedy experiences. Their core product is 'The He & She Show,' an interactive relationship-themed comedy performance available in multiple formats (PG-13 or R-rated). They also produce 'Date Night,' a standalone interactive showcase show, and host the 'Around the World with The He & She Show' podcast featuring travel stories. The company offers travel experiences to destinations like Egypt, corporate comedy services, marriage conference performances, and sponsorship/marketing packages for brands. All offerings center on the couple's comedic perspective on relationships, travel, and married life.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Date Night: An interactive stand-up comedy showcase where comedians answer anonymous dating, sex and relationship questions. Nominated for 'Best New Show' at The Creek and The Cave in NYC in 2015.
• Wyckoff Adventures
• Marriage Advice

Products and services

• The He & She Show (Live Stand-Up Comedy) Interactive live stand-up comedy act performed by married duo Doug and Teresa Wyckoff, weaving in audience-submitted marriage advice and questions. Available in PG-13 or R-rated formats and performed at comedy clubs, casinos, theaters, corporate events, weddings, and private parties across the U.S. and internationally.
• Date Night (Interactive Comedy Showcase) Monthly interactive stand-up comedy showcase where comedians answer anonymous dating, sex, and relationship questions with improv-style audience participation. Hosted as a monthly residency at New York Comedy Club and previously at The Creek and The Cave in Long Island City.
• Around the World with The He & She Show (Podcast) Podcast featuring Doug and Teresa Wyckoff joined by guests telling their own travel stories and experiences. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and Acast, with guests including comedians, entertainers, actors, and travel experts.
• Wyckoff Adventures Travel Experiences Organized group travel trips to destinations such as Egypt, led by the Wyckoffs in partnership with licensed Egyptologist Mostafa El Faham. Combines adventure travel with the duo's comedy, storytelling, and relationship-focused experiences.
• Corporate Comedy Shows Customized comedy performances for corporate events, business conferences, and company functions. The duo delivers company-relevant humor and is available for MCing, headline acts, or corporate presentations.
• Marriage Conference Services Comedy performances tailored for marriage conferences, relationship retreats, churches, and community organizations. The Wyckoffs perform relationship-themed content suitable for couples and faith-based audiences.
• Sponsorship and Marketing Packages Marketing and editorial packages for brands including content marketing, social media promotion, press trips, freelance writing, speaking engagements, sponsored blog posts, contests and giveaways, display advertising, and brand wrapping on the touring caravan or backpacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 headline shows in 39 states over 3.5 months during major tours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mindy TuckerminorOthersPhotographer who has taken promotional photography for The He & She Show. Listed among preferred photographers on the sponsors/partners page.
• Pauline Enns (Penns Imagery)minorOthersPhotographer who has taken promotional photography for The He & She Show. Listed among preferred photographers on the sponsors/partners page.
• Brad Starks PhotographyminorOthersPhotographer credited for multiple promotional photos on the website including the About page. Listed among preferred photographers on the sponsors/partners page.
• Blue Poppy Events + Design (Seattle Area)minorOthersEvent planning partner mentioned on the sponsors page, specifically serving the Seattle Area market.
• The Hotel Barter NetworkminorOthersAccommodation partner providing barter services for the touring comedy duo. Featured on sponsors/partners page.
• Ignite Hospitality ServicesminorOthersAccommodation and booking partner for the touring comedy duo. Featured on sponsors/partners page.
• Mostafa El FahamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEgyptologist and owner of a tour company who partnered with The He & She Show to organize and lead their Egypt travel adventures. The Wyckoffs serve as hosts while he provides licensed Egyptologist expertise for the tours.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Maria Bamford: Solo touring comedian known for themed, autobiographical stand-up specials and live shows. Comparable as an independent touring comedian who has built audience through distinctive thematic material, though operating solo rather than as a duo.

Broad incumbents

• Just For Laughs: Largest global comedy festival and comedy tour producer, organizing live stand-up tours and TV specials. Comparable as an organizer/producer of stand-up comedy events but operates at a much larger institutional scale than the duo's self-produced tours.
• Live Nation Comedy: Entertainment conglomerate that books, markets, and tours comedy acts at venues nationwide. Comparable in the comedy touring ecosystem but as a venue and booking platform rather than a performing duo.
• Cheech & Chong: Iconic comedy duo with a decades-long touring, film, and merchandise business. Comparable as a brand-defining comedy duo whose identity comes from the partnership itself, but at vastly larger scale and broader cultural reach than The He & She Show.

Direct peers

• The Sklar Brothers: Twin-brother comedy duo that tours extensively across US comedy clubs, casinos, and corporate events. Directly comparable to The He & She Show as a headlining stand-up duo with multi-state touring, corporate event bookings, and podcast content.
• Natasha Leggero & Moshe Kasher: Real-life married couple who co-host the 'Natasha & Moshe' podcast, tour together, and perform stand-up. Directly comparable to The He & She Show as a married comedy couple building a brand around their relationship and cross-promoting across live shows and podcasts.
• Tim Heidecker & Eric Wareheim (Tim and Eric): Long-running comedy duo producing live touring shows, multimedia content, and comedy albums with absurdist, themed formats. Comparable as a high-profile comedy duo that monetizes through touring performances, branded content, and merchandise.

Others

• The Comedy Store: Iconic Los Angeles comedy venue that books touring and resident comedians. Comparable as part of the same live comedy ecosystem in which The He & She Show performs, but as a venue operator rather than a performing duo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxEMJ5S5T5r1rY5x5x
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheHeAndSheShow
• Instagraminstagram.com/theheandsheshow

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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