Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder

Today, Jay sits down with both of his daughters to talk all things summer break: plans, chaos, family fun, and what it’s like having Jay as a dad when school is finally out. The girls take over the mic with some fun games, “most likely to” questions, and their best impressions of Jay. It’s sweet, silly, and slightly dangerous handing children a microphone.

Jay sits down with his mom for one of the most personal conversations he’s ever had. Together they discuss Jay’s decision to leave a 21-year teaching career to pursue comedy and speaking full-time, and reflect on what it was like growing up in Scranton with two moms during a time when very few families looked like theirs. They talk about the challenges of coming out, navigating family and communit...

In this episode of Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder , Jay sits down with Tim Grill to talk about what’s changed in stand-up comedy over the last 30 years — and what hasn’t (hint: comedians are still waiting to get rich). Tim shares stories from decades on the road, discusses the art of working clean, and reflects on how the goals of comedians have shifted from simply getting stage time t...

This week on Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder , I sit down remotely with fellow comedian Mike Peters for a wide-ranging conversation that feels like hanging out with an old friend. We talk about everything from the comedy grind to our shared love of classic 1990s sitcoms, including the shows that shaped our sense of humor growing up. Mike also opens up about his experience growing up wit...

Jay sits down with comedian Dewayne White to talk life on the road, comedy, and the shocking truth the Roast of Kevin Hart apparently missed: yes, there really is a white guy named Dewayne. Like, share, and subscribe.

This week on Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered , Jay sits down with Pat—a former baseball player he coached back in middle school… who’s now 30 and back in his life in a completely different way—as a student in his stand-up comedy class. They catch up on everything in between—from the baseball field to adulthood—and talk about what inspired Pat to step out of his comfort zone and into comedy. It’s a ful...

Jay Yoder sits down with Philly comic Justin Lamar to talk about the real grind — how consistency took him from a small side room in Abington to selling out a full show at Helium Comedy Club. No shortcuts. No magic formula. Just showing up over and over again… and leveling up. They get into the hustle, the setbacks, and what it actually takes to build something in comedy.🎟️ Don’t miss his show Jok...

Jay breaks down an incredible weekend of shows with Joe Gatto — packed crowds, big laughs, and behind-the-scenes moments you won’t hear anywhere else. At one point Jay realized He wasn’t just opening shows… He was also apparently his unofficial Philly food tour guide 😂 If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a Staten Island guy trusts a local with food recommendations… we get into that too. It’...

Jay sits down with longtime friend and comedy producer Joel Richardson for an honest and hilarious conversation about walking away from “cushy” jobs to chase the unpredictable world of entertainment. They dive into the risks, the doubts, the moments that almost broke them—and the rewards that made it all worth it. From betting on themselves to building something real, this episode is equal parts i...

I’m joined by Pat House as we unpack our trip to Alaska for the Alaska Before You Die Comedy Festival—8 shows, travel delays, wildlife, and a whole lot of “what are we doing right now?” moments. We talk road stories, bombing vs. crushing, and why comedians will travel anywhere for stage time… even if it means risking life and limb on ice.

It’s been two months since I left teaching—and turns out, when you remove 20 years of routine, your brain just… floats. In this episode, I give a brutally honest (and slightly unhinged) update on life after the classroom. We’re talking identity crisis, unexpected freedom, and realizing I no longer measure my life in marking periods. Also… nobody tells you how weird it is to not need a bathroom pas...

This week on Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered I sit down with Chelsea and Dan Keota from Die Laughing Inc. — and this story is truly full circle. Chelsea was actually one of my students in year ONE of my teaching career… and 20 years later, life brought us back together when I became her husband Dan’s comedy teacher. Dan started doing comedy as a way to take his mind off the unimaginable — waiting for...

In this laid-back episode of Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered, Jay sits down with Meredith Leigh for a real, unfiltered catch-up. From where life has taken them since they last connected to the unexpected twists, growth, challenges, and laughs along the way — nothing is off limits. They talk about navigating adulthood, relationships, career paths, personal evolution, and how the past has a funny way of...

Growing up with two moms gave Jay a strong foundation, but during his college years a handful of men stepped into his life in ways he didn’t expect. Professors, mentors, and coaches who modeled integrity, humor, and accountability—sometimes through advice, sometimes through tough love, and sometimes without realizing the impact they were making. Now as a dad, Jay reflects on how those lessons stuc...

After a long hiatus, Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder is finally back — and a LOT has changed. In this episode, Jay catches listeners up on everything from family vacations and life on the road to one of the biggest decisions of his life: stepping away from a 21-year teaching career to pursue comedy, speaking, and creative work full time.

You haven't lived until you've taken a 4-hour flight that feels like 40. Meredith Styer returns to Jaywalking as we break down the chaos of family travel and the sheer joy of sneaking away kid-free. Spoiler: one of these requires snacks and the other requires cocktails.

Jay sits down with Philly comedian and longtime pal Steve Bickel for a hilarious episode packed with inside jokes, brutal roasts, and real talk about the grind of comedy and life.

This week on Jaywalking, Jay sits down with comedian and podcaster Dru Montana of Durag & The Deer Tag and Digital Bazooka fame. Together they dive into the creative chaos that shaped their childhoods, the sideways paths that lead to comedy, and the beautiful mischief that fuels Dru’s style on and off stage. From unfiltered stories to behind-the-scenes laughs, Dru breaks down his recent trip t...

What’s “normal,” anyway? In this episode, we unpack identity, comedy, and how to manage social media with honesty and humor. It’s smart, real, and seriously funny. We had a blast recording it — and we think you’ll laugh right along with us!

In this episode, Jay sits down with comedian and scientist Dana Charitonchick to reminisce about their wild pandemic days performing at Soul Joel’s — from parking lot shows to the birth of post-COVID comedy energy. They dive into Dana’s double life as a stand-up comic by night and scientist by day, exploring how curiosity, data, and humor intersect in the most unexpected ways. Laugh, learn, and re...

Today’s episode dives into what performing comedy at a 100th birthday party taught me about aging, purpose, and the legacy we leave behind. One moment I am joking about Jeopardy and hard candies, the next I am thinking about my own daughter turning twelve and what her future will look like. It is real, honest, and unfiltered life talk… with laughs along the way. Give it a listen and share with a f...

Before the stage lights came the time clocks. Jay and Rasheed Wesley Jr trade tales of their most memorable gigs — the good, the bad, and the absurd. It’s a funny, real, and totally unfiltered look at what we do to survive before finding what we love.

In this episode of Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder, I open up about the raw, beautiful, and sometimes unpredictable journey of parenting my incredible daughter, Elysia, who is autistic. From navigating the challenges of COVID to celebrating her growth and victories, I share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It’s a story of resilience, learning, and finding joy in the momen...

This week on Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered, I break down Monday’s big autism announcement — all the headlines, all the buzzwords, and what they actually mean for families like mine. As a dad raising a daughter with autism, I don’t need promises about a “cure” or a quick soundbite. What we need is care, support, and understanding that lasts longer than a press cycle. It’s part comedy, part reality ch...

In this episode of Jaywalking, I sit down with my good buddy and fellow comedian Kirke Gardener to take a trip down memory lane. We talking about our youth-the missteps, the laughs, the lessons-and how those moments shaped who we are today. From awkward teenage years to finding our voice on stage, it's a raw and funny reflection on where we've been and where we're headed.