About Z2F
When the local comedy scene started growing faster than the city seemed ready for, we knew we had to get creative. People kept saying we’d “hit the ground running” — that our growth was like going “zero to sixty in three seconds.” That’s where Zero 2 Funny comes from: tenacious hard work, a love for what we do, and a refusal to settle for anything less than great comedy. We believe that when you know what you want and how to make it happen, the only thing left is to go do it. My old coach used to say, “If you’re going to do something right, do it with full effort at full speed.” He was talking about blitzing the quarterback — but we like to think it applies to comedy, too.
Because around here, we take the work seriously — but we have a hell of a lot of fun doing it.
Where it started…
In the fall of 2024, Collin Ruegg launched Lexington Comedy Hub in his then home town Lexington, Kentucky — and it took off fast. The local comedy scene saw a surge like never before, and local comedians an audiences were hungry for more open mics, showcases, and stage time. Riding that momentum, Collin and his podcast partners created Wildcat Comedy Co., dedicated to bringing consistent, high-quality comedy to the city. By Fall 2025, Wildcat Comedy had partnered with national names like Don’t Tell Comedy and Encore Comedy, hosted over 65 open mics and 36 showcases, and worked with comedians from 21 different states — including Geoff Tate, Mandee McKelvey, Zac Amico, Ben Roy, Jerrell Beamon, Andrew Ruddick, and Leyla Ingalls. Wildcat Comedy Co. continues to thrive today, spreading jokes and good will, while helping continue the success of live comedy in Lexington.
Who is Collin Ruegg?
Collin Ruegg is an unpredictable blend of self-awareness, sarcasm, and pure chaos — in the best way possible. Behind the mic, he serves up a comedic buffet full of white privilege, social commentary, and a generous helping of self-deprecation. His unorthodox comparisons and offbeat logic dive into real-world issues with a perspective that probably would’ve landed him in a 1950s psych ward. In 2024, Collin founded Lex Comedy Hub, which quickly evolved into Wildcat Comedy Co., a Lexington-based entertainment group dedicated to spotlighting and growing Kentucky’s stand-up scene. In under a year, he helped turn it into one of the most active independent comedy brands in the region — producing packed shows, open mics, and collaborations with top venues. Collin has shared the stage with Geoff Tate, Larry Starks, Davey Wester, Zac Amico, and many other nationally touring comedians. He’s also a paid regular with Don’t Tell Comedy and their regional franchises and has co-produced shows with Encore Comedy out of Washington, D.C. Now focused on building his next chapter in a new city, Collin continues chasing comedy, chaos, and (for now) his childhood dream of living in his parents’ basement.
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