James Mane is a Hawaii-based stand-up comedian and podcast host known for his sharp takes on local culture, family life, and everyday absurdities.

Born in American Samoa and raised in Hawaii, James brings a uniquely Polynesian perspective to the stage, blending island humor with universal comedy that connects with audiences across the continental United States.

Career Highlights

• First Samoan to perform a featured stand-up set on North American television (First Nations Comedy Experience)
• Co-starred as Lanoi Arnold on Adult Swim’s Decker
• Performed at The World Famous Comedy Store, Helium Comedy Club, and Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club
• Sold out shows at Blue Note Hawaii
• Shared the stage with Dave Chappelle, Bert Kreischer, Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, Ronny Chieng, Patton Oswalt, and Nate Bargatze
• Featured performer at the Maui Comedy Festival

Podcast

James is the host of 808 Viral: The Podcast, a Hawaii-based comedy show breaking down viral videos, local news, and current events — where jokes come first and the facts come last. The show streams live and reaches audiences across multiple platforms through long-form episodes and short-form social media clips.