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Jacob Reed and Me

Comedy EN ↓ 11 episodes

Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy that blends the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show . In each episode, host Jacob Reed ( Jimmy Kimmel Live , Funny or Die) answers life's biggest questions.... exclusively by tracking down other people named Jacob Reed. What begins as a simple search, quickly unravels into bizarre, unexpected adventures, as Reed uses unconventional methods to track down his namesakes and find common ground in the most unlikely places. Among the 751 Jacob Reeds he's discovered, Season 1 introduces the audience to a porn star, a teacher, a jazz d...

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Podcast website

www.jacobreedandme.com

Latest episode

Jun 17, 2026

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Episodes

The Departed 17.06.2026

When Jacob discovers a Jacob Reed who died suddenly, he turns his attention to the deceased Jacob Reeds on his spreadsheet to confront death. In this emotional season finale, Jacob finds himself traveling hundreds of miles and facing the harsh reality of death in order to understand mortality, legacy, and what we leave behind. Get early episodes, bonus episodes, and more at http://patreon.com/c/Ja...

The Musician 13.05.2026

Jacob always wanted to be a Jazz musician, but quit music as a teen. To rekindle his dream, he tracks down jazz drummer Jacob Reed to rediscover the path not taken. But one Jacob Reed in music turns out to be just the beginning. Extra special thanks to The Baked Potato and The Blue Note for hosting us. Two of the world’s best jazz venues, both totally different, both in Los Angeles. https://www.th...

The Heavyweight 30.04.2026

Diagnosed with sleep apnea, Jacob is told the cure might lie in losing weight. To tackle it head-on, he reaches out to Bodybuilder Jacob Reed. But what begins as a fitness plan spirals into a raw reckoning with image, discipline, and the stories we tell about our bodies. This episode's ads are presented in REDACT-O-RAMA. For more information, visit https://www.jacobreedandme.com/ads Get early epis...

Bonus: Jacob Reed and Me Live + The Town Show 08.04.2026

Two special items for you this week: Clips from our live show + a long form interview and improv set with Jacob on The Town Show. Stream "Jacob Reed and Me: LIVE" here: https://www.dynasty.tv/products/jacob-reed-and-me-live-4-3-26-9-30pm-pt And check out The Town Show here: https://shows.acast.com/the-town-show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Porn Star... Part II 01.04.2026

The search for porn Jacob Reed hits a wall—so Jacob hatches a new plan: make an audition tape to reach the production company himself. Going deeper down the rabbit hole, Jacob finds himself at the largest adult film gathering in the world, meets a man who named over 4,000 adult actors, and, in a shocking twist, learns there’s not one Jacob Reed in porn. Get early episodes, bonus episodes, and more...

Bonus Interview: Jacob Reed and Danny O'Malley on The Podcumentary 25.03.2026

We'll be back soon with more episodes but in the mean time, we're taking a quick break to let more people find out about our show. If you like the pod, please take a moment to tell a friend, entertainment journalist, celebrity, or TikTok influencer. And if you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen. While we're off, here's Danny and me being...

The Porn Star 18.03.2026

Decades after a cringey stint hosting a show for Playboy, Jacob still can’t shake the shame. So he sets out to find a Jacob Reed who fully embraced the adult industry — a porn star. Hoping for redemption, or at least perspective, Jacob confronts living with a past you can’t erase. Get early episodes, bonus episodes, and more at http://patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMe Jacob Reed and Me is a production...

The Head Case 11.03.2026

When Jacob discovers another Jacob Reed who suffered a traumatic brain injury the exact same summer he did, the eerie parallels hit too close to home. Is it fate, coincidence, or something stranger? To find out, Jacob tracks down his namesake to discover how one summer—and one moment—can change a life forever. If you or someone you love is experiencing employment discrimination due to a disability...

The Economist 04.03.2026

Feeling lost in an economy that seems designed to confuse, Jacob turns to the Internet for answers—and finds them in Jacob Reed, the AP Econ teacher turned YouTuber. Their private tutoring quickly veers off course when a stranger reaches out about a financial advice book allegedly written by Jacob Reed. There’s just one problem: neither Jacob wrote it. As the mystery deepens, the episode becomes a...

The Artist 25.02.2026

On a hunt for graphic design jobs after a career setback, Jacob’s internet searches lead him to Sea Breeze II, a generic painting signed by Jacob Reed. This discovery launches an unexpected quest to crack the code of artistic success. Along the way, Jacob wades through the jungle of customer service hotlines, uncovers the costume jewelry capital of North America, and finds wisdom from a stranger i...

Coming Feb 25th: Jacob Reed and Me 12.02.2026

Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy docuseries blending the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show . In each episode, host Jacob Reed ( Jimmy Kimmel Live , Funny or Die) tracks down someone who shares his name. And, to answer the big questions about his own life, Jacob finds common ground in wildly different places. What begins as a simple search quickly unravels into b...

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