Getting My Act Together

Joe talks about why new comics are afraid of people stealing their material, his daughter's gold-medal performance on a cross-country flight, and  how depressing Seattle (still) is.

Joe talks about his daughter crying while he's on stage, an Atlanta comic putting on a master class in "hosting the show" and an encouraging email from a beloved listener.

Joe talks about racing teenagers on the highway, going to an open mic from "back in the day," and a beloved listener going through hard times.

Joe talks about the best Karen he's ever met, good times at the Atlanta Punchline, and a reader's touching email about losing her mom at the age of 15. 

Joe talks about how "America's Got Talent" set his friend up to fail before she even walked on stage, expressions he uses that make him sound old, and the most annoying person you'll meet on Teams.

Joe talks about The Queers, the petty hierarchy in standup comedy, and some big shows this weekend.

Joe talks about a possible Bigfoot (i.e., 15_vs_15) sighting, telling his daughter what makes him happy, and wanting to hear from listeners who lost a parent at a young age.

Among other things, Joe talks about trying to tell the difference between aging hippies and the elderly unhoused in Asheville, NC.

Joe talks about revisiting the city in which he had one of the greatest accomplishments of his life, people who started college but didn't finish, and his friend who hosted Limerick Comedy a few weeks ago appearing this Wednesday (8/3/22) on THE GODDAMNED TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON.

Joe talks about why a compliment from a gay man is the best kind, Republican dudes making assumptions about him, and two (!) diving documentaries he's seen in the last month. 

Joe talks about a racist heckler, why wives should hire attractive nannies, and a conspiracy theory he could support.

Joe talks about a former listener's reason for why she no longer supports the podcast, an absolutely brilliant tip for parents hosting a pizza party, and writing songs about Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.

Joe discusses his Atlanta shows this weekend, hypes up his 3 1/2-year-old daughter finally having her first birthday party, and includes an episode from right after January 6, 2021.

Joe reads a listener's thoughtful email, wonders which virus he'll get this week, and talks about the book he won't write.

Joe talks about the best sleep of his life, his latest health issue and an incredible listener oversight.

Joe talks about the love within the podcast's audience, why his daughter can sleep through fireworks, and a surefire way to make someone pro-choice.

Joe talks about getting quite a surprise when he got home from a show, the difference between how rich dogs and poor dogs bark, and the right way to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Joe gets back to the podcast's roots by working out material about authoritarian lifeguards, being a dad on Father's Day, and the massive dick move by the Supreme Court to make its announcement on a Friday.

Joe talks about Atlanta comics making big moves and a woman who is a real hero.

Joe talks about a goal he will accomplish by Labor Day, people wishing him "Happy Father's Day" and companies that were open for business on the Juneteenth holiday.

Joe talks about "urban" and "mainstream" comedy rooms, a major change to Limerick Comedy, and how a comic could get the most out of a Tuesday.

Joe talks about starting a new joke, his Purge-worthiness and a sure sign that Atlanta needs another comedy club.

Joe talks about his shows this weekend in Atlanta, his daughter's belly flops, and a listener's hypothetical question.

Joe talks about doing standup for the first time in two weeks and the girl with far away eyes.

Joe talks about a trans perspective on being asked one's pronouns, the feeling of being "that bitch," and the real cause of the California drought.