JokeUp Podcast

In Part 2 of Root’s conversation with artist and English teacher Christine Po , the focus shifts from art to stand-up comedy. Christine only started doing comedy a few months ago, but she’s already performing on ticketed shows with JokeUp Comedy and even hosting them. She talks about why she joined JokeUp, what drew her to the scene, and how being on stage has changed the way she sees herself. Chr...

In this episode, Root talks with artist Christine Po , who calls art her “cheap therapist.” Christine shares stories from the three years she spent living in Mexico in her 20s — from the cheap peso and incredible food to the art-oriented culture and the reality of safety issues. She also talks about how she started drawing when she was young, why art still feels like a lifeline, and how it connect...

Austin-born comic Jordan joins host Root to unpack nearly a decade in China— Chengdu heat to Shanghai nights —and what it taught him about writing tighter jokes, handling tough rooms, and keeping stand-up fun. We hit on hero influences, the fine line between a good roast and being a jerk, and why new comics should start with themselves. Plus quick hits on open-mic culture China vs. U.S. , learning...