Zane Lamprey is a comedian, TV host, entrepreneur, author, and animal advocate whose career has spanned stand-up stages, international television, and entrepreneurial ventures. Born in Syracuse, NY, Zane moved to Los Angeles, where he built a life and career defined by humor, adventure, and an insatiable curiosity about people, cultures and nature. He lives in LA with his wife, Mel, and their growing family of rescued animals.

Television & Media Career

For more than a decade, Zane traveled the globe hosting hit series that blended comedy, culture, and cocktails. His shows include Three Sheets (Travel Channel), Have Fork, Will Travel (Food Network), Drinking Made Easy (HDNet), Chug (Netflix), Showdown of the Unbeatables (NatGeo) and Four Sheets (Amazon Prime). Along the way, The Washington Post crowned him as having “the greatest job in America.” His ability to turn raising glasses into cross-cultural connection made him one of the most recognizable personalities in the travel-and-drink genre. His shows continue to deliver education while he keeps the audience busy laughing.

Zane’s work has been celebrated by outlets ranging from Playboy (“Three Sheets is the best travel show ever”) to the NY Daily News (“Though he may have started off as a comedian with a show, he’s now something of an alcohol expert”). He has authored two books with Random House (Three Sheets) and Simon & Schuster (Glass Half Full launching April 7, 2026), appeared on countless talk shows, including The Tonight Show, and was named Man of the Year by the Craft Beer Marketing Awards for his influence in the brewing industry.

Stand-Up Comedy

Since 2021, Zane has shifted his energy to stand-up, touring at an aggressive pace of over 130 shows per year. His shows are primarily performed at breweries, blending his comedic voice with his deep connection to beer culture. His Amazon Prime stand-up specials (Tender Looks, Ski Patrol, and Medium Club) showcase his gift for finding absurdity in everyday life, a style rooted in sharp observation and decades of worldly adventures.

Entrepreneurship

Zane is also the founder of Lamprey Apparel, a premium clothing brand born from his passion for design and apparel. His record-breaking Kickstarter campaigns have raised millions, with one campaign breaking records as the most successful fashion crowdfunding project ever. GQ calls his Adventure Hoodie “ridiculously epic” while Cosmopolitan called him “a genius” for creating multifunctional hoodies that combine comfort, utility, and style.

Animal Advocacy

Beyond entertainment and business, Zane and his wife Mel run Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue, a nonprofit named for their late cat Pumpkin. The rescue focuses on saving pets with special needs. Zane also produces weekly Zane’s World animal videos for YouTube, where he introduces audiences to everything from lizards to bobcats, sparking curiosity and appreciation for the natural world.

Achievements & Recognition

• Named Man of the Year by the Craft Beer Marketing Awards (2020)

• Winner of multiple Telly Awards, CableFax, and Tasty Awards

• World Record breaker for sabering 31 Champagne bottles in 60-seconds

• World Record breaker for the longest live podcast on record (26 hours)

• Traveled to 71 countries (72 if you count The Vatican)

• Launched the first-ever crowdfunded televisions series ever, on Kickstarter, which aired on NatGeo and Netflix.

• Launched the most successful Fashion Kickstarter ever with the Adventure Hoodie

• Still holds the record for the most successful hoodie ever crowdfunded

Today

With his boundless enthusiasm, quick wit, and entrepreneurial spirit, Zane continues to inspire laughter, curiosity, and connection. Whether he’s raising a glass on screen, cracking jokes on stage, building his apparel brand, or rescuing animals, Zane Lamprey proves that life, like a good pint, is best enjoyed when shared.

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