The Jo Ellis Effect

Welcome back to The Jo Ellis Effect. This week has been a wild week of my comedy career. I got invited onto Kim Congdon's dating show, somehow won a date with Dulce Mac, met Hans Kim, Ron Taylor, Brian Redban and Brian Holtzman, then immediately drove to Tyler, Texas to feature for Jason Ellis. We talk about: • Winning a comedy dating show • Featuring for Jason Ellis in Tyler, TX • Getting rebooke...

After years in the military, a viral misinformation campaign, and a career outside entertainment, I've officially gone all in on comedy. In this episode, I talk about leaving my day job, selling my Virginia house, and betting on stand-up comedy full-time. I also share updates on my new late-night style comedy show Friendly Fire, opening for Sam Tripoli, featuring for Jason Ellis in Texas, Tony...

I made my second appearance on Kill Tony — Episode 762 — and this one took an unexpected turn. Host Tony Hinchcliffe brought me up as the “former Black Hawk helicopter pilot who was a man and now is a woman,” and I ran through a quick minute before jumping into the interview with the panel from Are You Garbage? — Kevin Ryan and H. Foley. We talked about everything from moving to Austin to dating a...

Jo Ellis delivers a historic comedy-meets-rally speech at the No Kings protest in Austin, Texas—mixing stand-up comedy with a message about freedom, disagreement, and democracy. A former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot with 16 years of service, Jo shares the surreal story of being fired from the military for being transgender, being falsely accused online of causing a deadly helicopter crash, and someh...

If you’re into stand-up, behind-the-scenes comedy life, or stories about resilience after going viral for all the wrong reasons — you’re in the right place. Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with what you want Jo to talk about next. In this episode, Jo Ellis reflects on a whirlwind month in Austin as she continues her transition from Black Hawk pilot to full-time stand-up comic. She opens up abo...

I’m finally back in Austin for a full three-month comedy push, and this episode is a full download of everything that has happened since I packed up my car on November 1st and drove 22 hours from Virginia. I moved to Austin to chase standup and earn my way onto the Joe Rogan Experience. New bookings, Kill Tony signups, and big steps in my journey as a trans veteran comic in the Mothership scene. I...

This week on The Jo Ellis Effect — former Black Hawk pilot turned comedian Jo Ellis breaks down the week’s wildest stories.🧠 Topics:• The new “trans identity in decline” survey — is it science or spin?• Trump’s drug-boat strike and why survivors were sent home vs prosecuted.• Phase 3 of Operation Conservative Psyop — Jo’s three-month move to Austin to get noticed by Joe Rogan and prove the scene...

10 minutes of raw standup comedy from Jo Ellis — a trans Black Hawk helicopter pilot turned comedian. In this set, I riff on marriage, dating after divorce, and why I love my guns so much. From being defamed internationally online to being kicked out of the military by President Trump. Now navigating love, loss, religion and laughter back home. Nothing is off-limits. Recorded at Mell J's Bar (...

From Jewish holidays and brisket to bombing and building new stand-up jokes, I share comedy updates, Austin goals, and raw takes on politics, faith, and identity—plus a raunchy story you won’t forget. In this update, I share everything that’s been going on lately—from celebrating my first full cycle of Jewish holidays while converting, to cooking a killer Rosh Hashanah brisket, to fasting for Yom...

Join me for a big life update that spans stand-up comedy, skateboarding, and some deep cultural reflections. 🌍✈️ 🎤 I performed at the Comedy Mothership in Austin—one of my best sets yet—before flying to the UK for The Skate Retreat , a week of skating, coaching, and unplugging in the woods. From there, I spent a few days in Amsterdam, where I unexpectedly jumped on stage at a queer bar when the...

In this episode of The Jo Ellis Effect , I share my latest Austin updates before heading overseas. From marking my two-year transition anniversary with fresh hair and nails, to gearing up for a UK skateboarding retreat, it’s been a wild ride. 🎤 Comedy Highlights: Winning my round at the Money Mic at Shakespeare’s and going head-to-head with Comedy Mothership regular Riley Gilmore. Barking on the...

Jo Ellis sharing updates from her first week in Austin TX. Tales of being at Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership, Mitzi's bar, Sunset Strip, The Creek and the Cave, and signing up for Kill Tony again!#standupcomedy Follow Jo on socials and YouTube @JoEllisReally

We talk about what's happening this week, my open mic experience at a goth fetish club, Buc-ee's and the Chick-fil-a cow. Follow Jo on socials and YouTube @JoEllisReally

I recap and talk next steps after my Kill Tony appearance on episode 727. See my KT appearance here: https://youtu.be/_WYC-flN8Nc#standupcomedyFollow Jo on socials and Youtube: @JoEllisReally

Clipped from my Kill Tony appearance on episode #727 JOE DEROSA + TIM BUTTERLYRECORDED – 06/30/2025TONY HINCHCLIFFE BRIAN REDBAN