Ryan McMahon is a renowned Anishinaabe comedian, writer, media maker, and community activator based in Treaty #1 territory, specifically Winnipeg, Manitoba. With a degree in Theatre and a graduate of the esteemed Second City Conservatory in Toronto, McMahon's comedic storytelling style is characterized by its fast-paced, loose, and irreverent nature as he navigates the complexities and nuances of Indian Country and the mainstream.
Since 2010, McMahon has recorded three national comedy specials, including "Welcome To Turtle Island Too", "UnReserved", and "Red Man Laughing", as well as two taped gala sets at the prestigious Winnipeg Comedy Festival. In 2012, he made history by becoming the first Native comedian to record a full mainstream comedy special with CBC TV, titled "Ryan McMahon - UnReserved", and later that year, he made his debut at the renowned Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, Quebec, where he was named to the NEW FACES list at the festival.
McMahon's latest full-length CBC comedy special, "Red Man Laughing", aired nationally on CBC Radio 1 in 2015. He is currently working on his new live show, "Wreck-On Silly Nation", which is scheduled to tour across Canada in 2017. This new show tackles massive themes such as reconciliation, Canada's 150th birthday party, and the intricacies of moose meat pie.
In addition to his comedy career, McMahon has also made a name for himself as a writer, penning articles for prominent publications such as the GLOBE & MAIL, VICE, CBC, CBC Aboriginal, and APTN, among others.
