Shannon Hartman

Shannon Hartman’s name pops up if you’ve been paying any attention to the world of standup comedy specials lately. She’s got this knack for capturing comics at their sharpest, most honest, and honestly—her work’s kind of everywhere, if you know where to look. Take “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj.” Not your average late-night show, right? Minhaj goes full throttle on current events, politics, all that hot-button stuff, and Hartman’s fingerprints are all over how it looks and feels. She’s a big part of why those episodes pop visually, zipping from punchline to punchline without losing that slick, almost electric energy. But she’s not just a one-show wonder. “Homecoming King” is another one that hits different. That special isn’t just funny, it’s raw and personal—Hasan Minhaj telling these stories about growing up, about family, about figuring out where you fit when you’re the odd one out. Hartman’s direction here isn’t just about pointing a camera and hoping for the best. She somehow makes the stage feel intimate, like you’re right there, even if you’re watching from your couch at 2 a.m. And if you’ve caught “Jo Koy: Live from Seattle,” you know Hartman gets how to let a comedian breathe. That special’s all about energy—Jo Koy bouncing around, riffing on family and Filipino culture, making the crowd lose it. Hartman keeps the spotlight on the performer, but she knows exactly when to pull back, let the room explode, and when to zoom in on those little moments that make the jokes land even harder. Basically, if you see her name attached to a comedy special, you’re in for something good.