HOZ Comedy Podcast w/ Joey

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. On this episode Smooth sits down with the crew to talk about his journey from working in restaurants and producing music to becoming a stand-up comedian. He shares how he got into comedy, his experience performing pop-up shows at restaurants, hosting shows, and developing his own unique style on stage. The conversation gets completely...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. On this episode the crew welcome back entrepreneur Break Ali and kick things off with some Bears vs. Packers talk before getting into the real chaos: embarrassing stand-up disasters, strange addictions, and the extreme lengths some people will go to save a dollar. Then things take a turn into the bathroom as the crew debates bidets, b...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Brill Ali AKA Oddball joins the boys for a wild conversation covering comedy, crazy stories, conspiracies, cars, AI, and everything in between. Brill talks about his comedy and Carrot Top's Vegas career, while the crew gets into personal ghost stories, urban legends, aliens, dinosaurs, and the possibility of undiscovered life. The con...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Femi joins the podcast to talk comedy, Kill Tony, and his unexpected journey into stand-up. Femi breaks down his experience at Madison Square Garden for Kill Tony, the art of roast battles, and what he's learned from practicing and performing comedy. He also talks about how he unexpectedly found his way into stand-up after working in...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. On this episode Brooklyn Bixby joins the guys for her first podcast appearance! Brooklyn talks about getting into comedy, going from YouTube dreams to performing at open mics, and the comedians who have influenced her style. The conversation also dives into the dream of hitting the road in a comedy tour van, how everyday conversations...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Mr. Eddie pulls up to the podcast for an unfiltered conversation covering everything from Chicago football and his latest creative projects to dating, relationships, fetishes, swinging, and the sometimes complicated rules of attraction. The conversation gets increasingly honest as Joey and Mr. Eddie break down partner preferences, hyg...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Carlos Rico joins the Podcast again for a wild trip down memory lane! The crew talks childhood favorites like SpongeBob and Nacho Libre, legendary figures like Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, Robert Cullen, and comedian Almondo. Things get even crazier as they dive into comic book lore, risqué humor, Morgan Freeman, Juggalos, Juggaloo Fest,...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Carlos Rico joins the Podcast! Carlos talks about his journey from doing his first mic to headlining, the ups and downs of touring, bombing at Zanies, and how he helped start the Rain Check Open Mic. The crew also gets into comedian beef, favorite comedians, networking disasters, Carlos's business projects, hyperhidrosis, the controve...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew and Johnny Torres kick things off with NFL preseason hype, Caleb Williams, Madden covers, draft strategies, and the never-ending debate over Taysom Hill. Things quickly go off the rails with Christmas birthdays, summer haters, a real-life Pennywise story, basketball talk, annoying players, AI, autonomous cars, and some wild G...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. On this episode comedian Johnny Torres pulls up to the podcast after an epic scooter ride to the studio and the conversation gets rolling from there. Johnny talks about his journey from being a Chappelle fan to pursuing stand-up, his comedy influences, and the legendary Richard Pryor performance he considers a masterclass in commitmen...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Comedian Geo Johnson joins the guys for an honest and entertaining conversation that covers everything from rumors and early stand-up experiences to music, travel, and the realities of building a comedy career. Geo opens up about his upbringing, how his music background influenced his comedy, and the experiences that helped shape his...

Welcome to another episode of the Hoz Comedy Podcast with Joey. Comedian Bread Crumbs joins the crew for a hilarious and unpredictable conversation that goes everywhere in the best possible way. The episode kicks off with Jell-O shots and stories from an unforgettable rave cave before diving into Bread Crumbs' journey into comedy and the comedians who inspired him, including the legendary Bernie M...

Welcome to another episode from the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Podcaster Drew Graf joins the boys for an honest conversation about creating content, building a podcast, and why stand-up comedy isn't for everyone. The crew talks about Drew's personal journey, upcoming wedding plans, the challenges of running a group podcast, unforgettable guests, and the differences between podcasting and perfor...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Comedian Dustin Drew joins the podcast to talk about returning to stand-up after a two-year hiatus and why he's having more fun than ever. The crew discusses Dustin's comedy journey, joke writing, bizarre pop culture myths, awkward first impressions, performing in Chicago, and what it takes to find your voice on stage. From hilarious...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Comedian Briel Ali joins the crew for an entertaining conversation that covers everything from his path into stand-up comedy to art, graffiti, and life in Chicago. Along the way, the crew dives into viral internet stories, Drake headlines, common relationship myths, local food debates, movies, family life, and what inspires Briel's co...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. On this episode Comedian Mark Allen joins the boys to talk about his journey into stand-up, finding his comedic voice, and what it takes to make people laugh. The conversation covers everything from WNBA and LeBron debates to comedy influences, joke writing, unforgettable strip club stories, crowd work, and the challenges of pushing b...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Mucho Macho returns to the HOZ Comedy Podcast for one of the wildest episodes yet! The crew dives into disgusting relationship habits, unbelievable lies, embarrassing dating stories, fake excuses, and outrageous listener confessions. From the infamous stolen In-N-Out burger story to fake photos, cheating confessions, and plenty of unf...

Welcome back to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Mucho Macho joins the crew and looks back at one unforgettable comedy roast, sharing behind-the-scenes moments, surprise appearances, and the jokes that had everyone laughing. They thank the comics who stepped up to roast, relive the night's funniest highlights, and swap ridiculous stories that spiral into conversations about biz...

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, Uncle Brando joins the crew to share his unique journey from academia to stand-up comedy. He talks about his unforgettable (and drunken) first performance, the lessons he's learned while chasing comedy, and the dedication it takes to improve in the business. The conversation takes hilarious turns into the infamous "$10 haircut" debate, comedy ri...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Olga returns to the Podcast for one of the funniest and most personal episodes yet. The conversation starts with marriage, prenup jokes, and wedding stories before diving into Obie's many phases throughout life, mood swings, and what it's really like being married to a comedian. Olga shares her honest thoughts on Obie's stand-up, his...

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, we're joined by Chicago comedian and host Dat Dam Deedee. She shares how she got started in stand-up, why hosting became one of her biggest strengths, and what it takes to build a lasting career in comedy. We dive into favorite and overrated comedians, joke writing, dealing with critics, adapting to social media, crowd work, and creating content...

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the guys kick things off with Fourth of July fireworks, rainy weather, and grilling disasters before somehow ending up debating chicken nuggets, height, and the idea of leg-lengthening surgery. The conversation quickly spirals into movie talk, troublesome kids, celebrity scandals, bizarre crimes, and some unbelievable public health st...

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, comedian Oscar Carvajal joins the crew to share his 12-year journey from making music to pursuing stand-up comedy. The conversation dives into the sitcoms and comedians that inspired him, his Comedy Mount Rushmore, and his dream of creating his own sitcom. Oscar also opens up about his writing process, crowd work philosophy, roast battles, build...

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, comedian Kyle Kanswick joins the crew for a hilarious, uncensored conversation about his start in stand-up, the comedians who shaped his style, and why controversial comedy still has a place on stage. The conversation goes everywhere—from writing jokes and unexpected fish tank disasters to true crime, relationships, favorite TV shows, unforgetta...

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew sits down with comedian Eric "Big Goose" for a conversation packed with laughs, stories, and insight into his comedy journey. Eric shares how he got started in stand-up, the comedians who inspired him, and how his style has evolved over the years while chasing bigger goals in comedy. The conversation dives into childhood memories, homet...