Steve Hofstetter is a distinguished comedian, author, and columnist, often hailed as the hardest working man in show business, a title that comically nods to the late James Brown. Hofstetter's national television debut is noteworthy; it occurred on ESPN's "Quite Frankly," where he found himself the target of a spirited three-minute tirade by Stephen A. Smith. His television appearances span a wide range of networks and shows, including CBS's "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood," VH1's "Countdown," Sundance’s "On the Road in America," and ABC's "Barbara Walters Special," where he notably maintained his composure. Known as one of the most booked acts on the college circuit, Steve Hofstetter's career is robust, encompassing the release of four comedy albums and three books. As the original writer for CollegeHumor.com, Hofstetter expanded his influence with humor columns featured in the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and NHL.com, where he playfully confessed his allegiance to the Rangers, despite his Mets fandom. Hofstetter's radio career includes hosting "Four Quotas" on Sirius Satellite Radio for two seasons, before transitioning to broadcast radio with his "Sports Minute (Or So)"—a syndicated piece featured on more than 170 stations and over 30 newspapers. His second live comedy album, "Cure For the Cable Guy," impressively reached #20 on Billboard's comedy charts. Taking an innovative approach, his third album, "Dark Side of the Room," was the first "pay-what-you-want" comedy album, addressing the inevitability of digital piracy. His subsequent albums pushed boundaries, with his fourth album comprising entirely ad-libbed material, and his fifth shooting to #1 on iTunes' comedy charts. Steering a demanding tour schedule, Hofstetter performs at over 100 colleges and numerous clubs annually, propelled by his significant online presence and an impressive following on social media, which once included 200,000 friends on Facebook and 400,000 on MySpace. Since his writing debut at the age of 15, primarily in attempts to impress girls, Hofstetter's career has been bolstered by his co-founding of "Sports Jerk of the Week," an irreverent website spotlighted by publications like USA Today's Baseball Weekly, Sports Illustrated, and CNN. At the age of 20, Hofstetter left Columbia University temporarily to manage web content for the New York Yankees during a victorious World Series year, a bittersweet victory for the Mets fan. During his time at Columbia, Hofstetter gained recognition as a well-read columnist for the Columbia Daily Spectator and served as a voice for the Lions. After honing his craft with summer writing stints at Maxim, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated for Kids, he converted his columns into books and had them syndicated in various newspapers. Unfailingly comedic in style but sharp in content, Hofstetter has maintained a dynamic presence in both the comedy and writing spheres—just don't confuse him for Michael Rappaport if he takes off his glasses.