Julia Reed Nichols

Julia Reed Nichols, founder of Pin-Ups on Tour, is a stand-up comedian and event director based in Bend, Oregon. Her girl-next-door charm has been seen on stages in all 50 states, entertaining more than 10,000 veterans inside VA hospitals nationwide, and on your TV. 📺

Her heartfelt humor has garnered attention from major platforms and media outlets, including The Huffington Post, Hallmark Channel, ABC News, Larry King, the Game Show Network, and local morning shows across the country.

She currently produces NIGHTTIME BENDERS, a weekly comedy podcast with The Source.

julia@layitoutevents.com

Culture Features

Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi

Podcast excerpts from comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi

by Julia Reed Nichols October 12, 2026October 12, 2026

Can happiness really be learned? Nighttime Benders caught up with comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi to find out. We talk about building a happier life, the lessons behind his new memoir, and the show he’s bringing to Oregon Spirit Distillers. By day, Poponi is a keynote speaker helping organizations create […]

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Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Andy Hendrickson

The LA-based comic and Dry Bar Comedy star makes a podcast appearance ahead of his show in Bend Oct. 1

by Julia Reed Nichols September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Someone once told me they thought comedians were the philosophers of our day. I’d argue they might not know too many comedians personally — many are wonderfully flawed people — but I do believe in the sentiment. Humor matters. In a world that’s increasingly automated, impersonal and inhuman, live stand-up matters. When I moved to […]

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