About Z2F
About 6 months after I started my first comedy brand/business, People kept telling me that I’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 and a love for what I do. I 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 most certainly talking about blitzing the quarterback — but I 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.
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 the fall of 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 turned it into one of the strongest independent comedy brands in the region — producing packed shows and open mics all over the state. Collin has shared the stage with nationally touring comedians like Geoff Tate, Larry Starks, Davey Wester, and Zac Amico and was a semifinalist in the 2025 Funniest Person in Cincinnati Contest. Along with operating Wildcat Comedy, Collin co-produced Don’t Tell Comedy & Encore Comedy (Washington DC) shows with nationally touring headliners. 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.
