Daniel Van Kirk

Daniel Van Kirk (born Daniel Nall ) is an American comedian, podcast personality, and writer from Rochelle, Illinois.

Early life and education Van Kirk earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in theater performance from Roosevelt University.

Van Kirk has performed at South by Southwest, Riot: LA Comedy Fest, Meltdown Comics, Set List Live, and Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. The Bear Down Podcast, and The Todd Glass Show. He also hosts Hindsight with Daniel Van Kirk on the Steve Dahl Network.

Van Kirk has appeared on Doug Benson's podcast, Doug Loves Movies, in character as Mark Wahlberg. A mini-game on the podcast is "Doing Lines with Mark", in which Van Kirk - either in person or via recording - recites a film quote as Wahlberg, and a contestant must name the film from which the quote originates. Van Kirk has also appeared on the podcast in character as Steven Seagal.

Thanks Diane In November 2019, Van Kirk released his debut comedy album, Thanks Diane, on Blonde Medicine. It was recorded at UCB's Franklin Theatre in Los Angeles.

Rose Gold In April 2024, Van Kirk released his new special, Rose Gold, named for his grandmother, Rosemary Van Kirk. Recorded at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago, it is an all new hour.

Wine Club Van Kirk stars in the film Wine Club, released in December 2023.