Getting My Act Together

Joe begins the podcast with a live road rage incident and then talks about doing four spots on a Saturday night.

In an episode that was recorded two weeks ago, Joe does not talk about the challenges posed by his podcast network but instead shouts out a listener's payment to the show, talks about having a fun time at a local comedy club, and a dear comedy friend appearing on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

Joe maunders about the Riyadh Comedy Festival and using a certain provocative word onstage for the first time.

Joe talks about learning valuable lessons from a shoplifting incident, another episode of partisan madness in the United States, and hearing the dreaded "too soon" phrase yelled at him for the first time.

Joe talks about the ceiling on the amount of love a man can expect from his wife's mom, baseball still being the sport of the unemployed, and what a Democrat President would not do if elected.

Joe talks about the hottest show yet at the Ken Club, getting a headlining gig at a San Diego club, and a visit from someone who makes him feel unconditionally accepted.

Joe responds to two very different listener emails. You can get involved by emailing yesjoesmith@gmail.com.

Joe talks about a listener email, bombing on a terrible show, and a potential lifeline in San Diego comedy.

Joe talks about the impact of actually thinking about what you are doing, audience members "helping" jokes along, and another hot show at a San Diego comedy club.

Joe talks about the difference between dad humor and comic humor, his neighbor eavesdropping on the podcast, and working a San Diego club two weeks in a row.

Joe talks about wetting his pants before going on stage.

Joe talks about the return of the podcast, a couple new bits, and upcoming club shows.

Joe catches up on global tensions, West Coast travels, and running bits on his daughter's friends' parents.

Joes talks about dropping the ball and being an incredibly thoughtful podcast host.

Joe talks about a fellow dad doing his best and the only three things that can get a comic cancelled.

Joe talks about comics reading the room, a visit from an old comedy friend, and a new plan for the Wednesday show at the Ken Club.

Joe talks about what homeless guys want instead of water, hanging in there amid a chaotic schedule, and the success of his Atlanta peers.

Joe talks about when actors being governors seemed incredible, why he's been scarce lately, and the recent situation involving the Weezer bass player's wife.

Joe offers proof of life, tries to reconfigure his act, and talks about the tension between financial independence and creative fulfillment.

Joe talks about the peril of getting your hopes up, his wife's options were she to enter the dating pool, and a new bit about how God might not be pro-life.

Joe talks about supportive friends, pursuing something he's not really sure he wants, and the launch of "The Bible, Objectively."

Joe talks about a ray of hope in the American landscape, newmaterial going over well, and a great song about great musicians by a great group.

Joe talks about a loss that made him aware of his personal growth and facing an uncomfortable truth after a show.

Joe talks about the debut of Comedy at the Ken Club, a hotBlarney Stone show, and why he’s rooting against Auburn in the Final Four.

Joe talks about being bummed out by people who get bummed out by the news, the hottest new comedy show in San Diego, and a great suggestion from a beloved listener.