This week on Center Stage: Ian Bagg!

Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian and the host of the weekly podcast, “Around the Bagg.” His quick wit, off-the-cuff antics, playful conversation, and fast-paced crowd work have earned him spots on some of the best stages in the world. These qualities earned Bagg a top-5 finish on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” where he performed a national tour. Aside from touring, he’s been on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show,” "Adam Corolla Show," "WTF with Marc Maron," and "The Wrap Up Show on Howard Stern."

While bringing his love of comedy and hockey together, Ian has performed multiple collaborative NHL Alumni shows for teams such as the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Bagg has also been featured on the History Channel, the Food Network, and the Biography Channel. His most recent one-hour specials are “Ian Bagg: Getting to F**king Know You” and “Conversations." Stand-up comedy is Ian’s personal journey – fans of his don’t want to miss a single show, because no two shows are alike.

About the podcast: "Center Stage" pulls back the curtain to share an inside view of life in comedy clubs. Join General Manager of Helium Comedy Club in Portland and Host Nick Harris as he hangs out with comedian friends to discuss their loves and hates of the world that is comedy… and the clubs that cultivate it. New episodes every Friday!