Daren Streblow
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Daren Streblow is an American
United States
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 stand-up comedian
Comedian
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 from Ely, Minnesota
Ely, Minnesota
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. Originally a radio show host, Streblow stepped down to become a comedian in 1995, however, he did not become a full-time comedian until 1998. He performs mostly observational comedy, referencing to everyday subjects for parts of his routine. He has opened for "Weird Al" Yankovic
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts...

, James Gregory
James Gregory (comedian)
James Gregory is an American stand-up comedian.He was born in Lithonia, Georgia in 1946, and he worked as a salesperson until he was 36 years old, when he first began introducing performers at The Punch Line comedy club in Atlanta. His first feature act at the Punch Line was February 17, 1982, and...

, and Brad Stine
Brad Stine
Brad Stine is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Relatively unknown until 2003, Stine first gained exposure when he "came out" as a conservative Christian on his debut album, Put a Helmet On!-Early life:...

.

According to his website, Steblow considers himself an "Outreach Comedian," though his acts do not normally feature topics about his religion. He was featured on "Bananas TV" in 2005, though he has not appeared on the show since. He has toured the United States with Gotee Records
Gotee Records
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 recording artist Jeff Anderson and comedian David Phelps, in which Bill Dana attended. He also performed between bands on both nights of the 2007 Rock the Universe
Rock the Universe
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, a Christian rock
Christian rock
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 festival in Universal Studios Florida
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Style

His subjects are usually about everyday life
Everyday Life
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 and what he sees as awkward parts of society, such as waterslides being "torture." He makes references to his previous occupations, which includes working at a fast food restaurant and as a radio host. He refrains from swearing
Profanity
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 and using sexual innuendo in his routines, similar to Brian Regan
Brian Regan
Brian Regan is a stand-up comedian who uses observational, sarcastic, and self-deprecating humor. His performances are relatively "clean" as he refrains from profanity and off-color humor. Regan's material typically covers everyday events, such as shipping a package with UPS and a visit to an...

, though more akin to Brad Stine
Brad Stine
Brad Stine is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Relatively unknown until 2003, Stine first gained exposure when he "came out" as a conservative Christian on his debut album, Put a Helmet On!-Early life:...

, as he styles his comedy as "family entertainment." He states on his website that although his friends within the comedy industry use shocking situations to add to their act, he does not because of his personal views, both religious and nonreligious.

Personal life

Streblow is a Christian
Christian
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 and frequently books for churches and youth organizations, though he refrains from "preaching" in routines. It is unknown if he refers to his comedy as "Christian Comedy," though he is member of "Outreach Comedy." He has stated that "if you bring God with you... people notice and people will ask questions... just be faithful."

Going to the small Lakeview Christian Academy in Duluth MN sparked his religious belief.

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