Michael Kosta

Michael Kosta is a stand-up comedian and Emmy-winning host and correspondent on The Daily Show, with a point of view shaped by an unlikely path from professional tennis to late-night television. His one-hour special, Michael Kosta: Detroit. NY. LA., follows his comedy career across three cities, turning regional differences and the quirks of city life into material he can playfully roast to each place’s face. A former pro tennis player, Kosta also brings that sporting past to Tennis Channel and his podcast, “Tennis Anyone with Michael Kosta.” Expect sharp observations grounded in personal experience, with the fun of watching a practiced competitor size up everyday absurdities.