Jeff Houghton
Comedic Keynote | Emcee | TV Host
Groundbreaking: A Story of Innovation
premiered sat, june 22nd | NOW streaming on the a&E app
“GroundBreaking” on A&E Networks takes the audience on a journey of discovery as it traces the roots of one of America’s largest crops to the modern-day innovations powered by soy. Our host, Jeff Houghton, sets out on a mission that takes him from Savannah, Georgia, to the Big Island of Hawaii—and everywhere in between—to find the innovators and entrepreneurs of sustainable practices and uncover their secrets for making our world, and quite possibly the galaxy, better!
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Speaking
Comedic chops combined with meaningful messaging allows Jeff to tell his ‘Make Something Where You Are’ story in a way that your people will find both inspiring and memorable.
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Emceeing
Jeff will love your event as much as you do. With countless events under his belt, & hosting fundraisers collecting more than $100 million, Jeff loves to help elevate an event.
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TV and Video
After 4 Emmys and 10 seasons hosting The Mystery Hour, Jeff has a knack on camera, but he’s also happy behind it, directing the work of the Writers’ Room Comedy Ad Agency.
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Custom Shows
How about a custom late night talk show for your company or event? Or how about an improv show? Or maybe a game show? It’s your same messaging, wrapped in entertaining fun.
Jeff Houghton
Jeff Houghton has an incredible and unlikely story. He is a 4-time Emmy award winning TV host, comedian, speaker, writer and one of the most sought after live event hosts in the country. The best part is—through grit, talent, and community, he just invented his TV career, in a non-big city in the Midwest. Jeff hosts The Mystery Hour with Jeff Houghton, which recently wrapped after 10 seasons on FOX, ABC, NBC, and CW affiliates across the country, which he grew from just an idea in Springfield, MO. Jeff worked for the Late Show with David Letterman and more recently helped to create and star in the viral hit, "Instagram Husband," which now has 60 million views, was covered by the media worldwide, and along the way coined a new phrase.
“Jeff was amazing! Super professional and funny. Highly recommend him for your corporate event!”
-MATT RIFE, WALMART
what they’re saying
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"Jeff’s ability to connect with an audience is completely unique. From giving a commencement speech to emceeing an event Jeff makes it fun and at the same time meaningful...and we are better for it. "
Dr. Hal Higdon, President & Chancellor, Ozarks Technical Community College
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"Jeff is a professional that can always be counted on to deliver 110%. He is brilliantly talented at creating informative content specific to our event, while making it engaging and expertly wrapping it in humor."
Amy Englert, VP of Global Events & Experience, Enactus
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"We hired Jeff to Emcee three days of our National Sales Meeting and he did an excellent job. These conferences can be quite dull at times, but Jeff kept it lively and fun. Can't wait to work with him again!"
Cassie Hellyer, National Corporate Events Manager, Logicalis
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"Jeff did an excellent job of entertaining our donors and inspiring them at the same time. He did a great job of tying his personal story to how supporters make a difference in the lives of Scouts."
John Feick, CEO at Ozark Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America
videos
Live Event Hosting Reel
Tier One (recent commercial work)
Instagram Husband (60 million views)
Make Something Where You Are