# Tom Segura

> Tom Segura is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster who has built one of comedy's most expansive multi-platform empires. Known for six Netflix specials, the long-running Your Mom's House podcast (co-hosted with wife Christina Pazsitzky), the Emmy-nominated Netflix sketch series Bad Thoughts, and the YMH Studios podcast network, Segura has turned deadpan observational comedy into a sprawling entertainment franchise from his base in Austin, Texas.

- **Role:** Founder & Host at YMH Studios
- **Organizations:** YMH Studios, Netflix
- **From:** Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** High School Diploma, Saint Edward's School, Bachelor's degree, Lenoir-Rhyne University
- **Known for:** Six Netflix stand-up specials (Completely Normal, Mostly Stories, Disgraceful, Ball Hog, Sledgehammer, Teacher), Created and stars in Emmy-nominated Netflix dark comedy series Bad Thoughts (2 seasons), New York Times Bestselling author for I'd Like to Play Alone, Please (2022)

## Career timeline

- **2001** — Began stand-up comedy after graduating university, performing evenings while working daytime jobs including interning at Kopelson Entertainment
- **2002-2007** — Worked as a logger producing transcripts for reality shows including Extreme Makeover and My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss
- **2007** — San Francisco regional finalist on Last Comic Standing 2
- **2008** — First TV role in CBS series Gary Unmarried; married Christina Pazsitzky
- **2010** — Launched Your Mom's House podcast with wife Christina Pazsitzky
- **2010-2013** — Recurring role on ABC's Happy Endings
- **2014** — Released debut Netflix special Completely Normal
- **2016** — Released Netflix special Mostly Stories
- **2018** — Released Netflix special Disgraceful; pitched CBS pilot The Little Things with Christina
- **2019** — Launched 2 Bears 1 Cave podcast with Bert Kreischer
- **2020** — Released Netflix special Ball Hog
- **2022** — Published New York Times Bestselling essay collection I'd Like to Play Alone, Please
- **2023** — Released Netflix special Sledgehammer, debuted at #1; completed I'm Coming Everywhere World Tour (300+ shows)
- **2025** — Released Netflix special Teacher (Christmas Day); launched Emmy-nominated Netflix series Bad Thoughts
- **2026** — Bad Thoughts Season 2 premiered on Netflix (May 24, 2026) with 6 new episodes featuring Luke Wilson, Maria Bamford, and others

## Achievements

- Six Netflix stand-up specials (Completely Normal, Mostly Stories, Disgraceful, Ball Hog, Sledgehammer, Teacher)
- Created and stars in Emmy-nominated Netflix dark comedy series Bad Thoughts (2 seasons)
- New York Times Bestselling author for I'd Like to Play Alone, Please (2022)
- Founded YMH Studios, one of comedy's most influential podcast networks
- Your Mom's House podcast running continuously since 2010 with millions of weekly listeners
- Sledgehammer (2023) debuted at #1 on Netflix
- I'm Coming Everywhere World Tour featured 300+ shows globally
- Emmy nomination for Outstanding Performer in Short Form Comedy

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Bad Thoughts Season 2 premiered on Netflix on May 24, 2026, featuring 6 new dark comedy sketch episodes with guest stars Luke Wilson, Maria Bamford, Kevin Nealon, Busy Philipps, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Tim Baltz
- **2025-12** — Released sixth Netflix stand-up special Teacher on Christmas Day 2025, following the sold-out Come Together Tour

## Links

- Website: https://tomsegura.com
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/tomsegura
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yourmomshousepodcast
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seguratom/

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