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Costaki Economopoulous
Pseudonym"The Biggest Name in Comedy"
Born (1969-12-25) December 25, 1969 (age 54)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
MediumPolitical satire
NationalityAmerican
Spouse
Christa Meola
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(m. 2013)​
Partner(s)Caroline Rhea (2007–2010)
Children1
Notable works and rolesThe Bob & Tom Show regular
Websitewww.costaki.com

Constantinos Christos Vassilis "Costaki" Economopoulos (born December 25, 1969) is an American stand-up comedian. A Florida native, he grew up in Kennesaw, Georgia,[1] he began his comedy career in 1993 while attending graduate school at the University of Georgia. Economopoulos covers several topics in his act, but focuses mainly on political comedy. He is a regular guest on the The Bob & Tom Show, most notably with his former weekly broadcasts of a spot dubbed "The Economonologue".[2] He has been billed as "the biggest name in comedy" in reference to his long name.[3]

Notable works

C'Mon Its Jokes is a CD of Costaki Economopoulos's stand-up routine.[4]

He also performs a weekly segment parodying the National Football League called Quick Snaps on Randy Baumann and the DVE Morning Show. It airs on WDVE, 102.5 FM in Pittsburgh.

Personal life

Costaki Economopoulos and his former partner, comedian Caroline Rhea, have a daughter, Ava Rhea Economopoulos, born October 21, 2008.[5] His current partner is photographer and teacher Christa Meola. They married in December 2013.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Violent Culture" on his album C'mon It's Jokes
  2. ^ "The Bob & Tom Show 2008 program notes". Retrieved 2008-08-07.
  3. ^ Sue Flemke (2015-03-06). "Goonie's books biggest name yet". Rochester Post-Bulletin. Retrieved 2015-03-06. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Richard Lanoie. "theseriouscomedysite.com comedy review". Retrieved 2008-08-07.
  5. ^ Patrick Huguenin (2008-07-19). "Caroline Rhea messes with Texas in the uninhibited 'Sordid Lives'". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2008-08-07. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Meola, Christa (2013). The Art of Boudoir Photography.
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