Getting My Act Together

Joe talks about how to efficiently upgrade your wardrobe, a big weekend ahead, and an incredible statistic that calls into question his parenting.

Joe talks about doing something amazing Sunday, what he dreads most about joining a new comedy scene, and the romanticized San Diego of the past.

Joe talks about a murderer being murdered and being on list of murderers.

Joe talks about connecting with an old acquaintances in San Diego, his daughter asking him about Heaven, and living through Hurricane Hilary.

Joe talks about his first stand-up set as a San Diego resident, respecting the sanctity of a late-night comedy room, and the coin of the open mic realm.

Joe talks about trying to sneak in a bodysurfing session next to a Navy base, listening to the son of one of his childhood heroes on the radio, and not wanting to be the last parent to pick up his kid.

Joe talks about slowly integrating into San Diego, the significance of August 8, and hopefully making his debut at the La Jolla Comedy Store.

Joe talks about a major revelation upon his departure from Atlanta, the upside of traffic and doing all things SoCal.

Joe talks about the reality of working with a professional moving company, his last day as a resident of Atlanta, and traveling with an injured dog.

Joe talks about the passing of a rebel icon, his daughter's new demographic fascination, and the meaning of his last week in Atlanta.

Joe talks about how the new host of Limerick should not do the job for more than two years, the predictable first steps of the Big Move, and recording his 30-minute set at the Laughing Skull Lounge.

Joe talks about how much he respects early listeners of the podcast, saying goodbye to an old friend, and honing his half hour to record Saturday at the Laughing Skull Lounge.

Joe talks about being everything but mentally prepared to move to San Diego, committing yet another diversity-related faux pas, and his big shows this week.

Joe talks about the norm of reciprocity, the difference between leaving and going, and unsurprisingly getting retraded (yes, that is spelled correctly) by the moving company.

Joe talks about using an old closer over the weekend, finding self-security at the Peachtree Road Race, and more great songs that ended before they were finished.

Joe talks about making a simple, high-yield tweak to a joke, the Arnold "documentary" and his numbered days in Atlanta.

Joe talks about taking a private plane ride, the passing of the lead singer of one of his favorite bands, and the enthusiasm in his wife's voice when she tells people she doesn't listen to the podcast.

Joe talks about staying positive on a Friday, his friend getting jammed up on social media, and possibly going on a private jet.

Joe talks about the excitement in Russia, an important lesson he learned from Ice Cube, and something that, improbably, has never happened to him in Atlanta.

Joe talks about a misunderstood stepkid, the inspiring power of unconditional acceptance, and a bad dream he had about his daughter.

Joe talks about 'roid rage at the local pool, personnel changes at Limerick Comedy, and his upcoming cross-country move.

Joe talks about one of his neighbors bombing an audition, a friend letting his bike get stolen, and white people alleging they've been the victims of racial discrimination.

Joe talks about getting back on stage for the first time in almost two weeks, some girl dads giving others a bad name, and his wife's "nine-hour friend."

Joe talks about about how he chooses pens for journal writing, how no one has a "marijuana problem," and a high-stakes case of when keeping it real goes wrong.

Joe talks about why the podcast was late, catching up with a young old Limerick friend, and the importance of listening to validate someone's feelings.