The Jerky Boys – In the Press

Don’t just listen to us. Here are what people say about the Jerky Boys.

The Calls that Changed Comedy

DURING THEIR NINETIES HEYDAY, THE JERKY BOYS TURNED PRANK CALLING INTO A FUNNY, FILTHY ART FORM, SELLING MILLIONS OF ALBUMS AND INSPIRING TODAY’S CROP OF IMPROVISATIONAL, AUTHENTICITY-SEEKING COMEDY STARS. THEN THEY WENT QUIET. NOW, THE GROUP’S CO-FOUNDER AND DRIVING FORCE, JOHNNY BRENNAN, IS READY TO HIT REDIAL ON HIS CAREER.

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Rolling Stone Magazine

Nobody Needs a New 'Jerky Boys' Record Right Now

The Jerky Boys were good at what they did: Their first three full-length records all made it into the Billboard 200, two of them went platinum, and they scored a Grammy nomination.

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The Vice

The Jerky Boys return with proof prank calls never go out of style

Most everyone has made a prank phone call or two. But hardly anyone manages to turn juvenile high jinks into a career.

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New York Post

Johnny Brennan answers the call for more with new ‘Jerky Boys’ album

The Jerky Boys may have never fully left, but in terms of putting together a new record of prank call mischief, Johnny Brennan agrees that a return to the phone line was a long time coming.

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Vanyaland.com

Jerky Boys Creator Johnny Brennan on First Album in 21 Years

“In today’s world, you can still do the Jerky characters — you just gotta come in from a different angle”

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Spin

The Jerky Boys’ Johnny Brennan Is Back to Sell You a Piano

He made a name—and a living—making prank calls in the ’90s. Now the Jerky Boys’ Johnny Brennan has returned, and it’s like nothing changed.

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Daily Beast

Why The Jerky Boys Are Back After Two Decades Away

The world’s most famous prank caller, Johnny Brennan, tells us about his decision to revive The Jerky Boys after a long hiatus.

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