Episode 54 of the Comedy Simp podcast is a chaotic, no-filter solo adventure straight from the driver’s seat 🚗💨. Host and comedian Stephen Michael James hits the I-5 from just north of Seattle, flying solo for the first time since 2024—so buckle up, folks! 🛣️🕶️
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He kicks off talking about living in the rural community of Granite Falls, Washington—home of dark secrets and small-town chaos 🚨💊 and how far he’s willing to drive just to hit open mics and comedy shows—spoiler: it’s a LOT 🚙💥.
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He updates everyone on recent comedy highlights, including battling it out in the Comedy Battle Royale in Ballard 🎤🔥.
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But the real meat of this episode? It’s a no-holds-barred look at two legendary icons—Hulk Hogan and Ozzy Osbourne. 🤼♂️🤘
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First up, Hulk Hogan. Stephen reminisces about growing up obsessed with wrestling—those larger-than-life moments, the unforgettable Hulkamania era, and Hogan’s massive impact on entertainment. 💥👊 He spills the tea on his shocking heel turn in the mid-90s, his reality show “Hogan Knows Best,” and the tragic story of his son Nick’s car crash 🚗💔. Then, things get wild as he discusses Hogan’s full MAGA transformation—because who doesn’t love a hero turned villain? 🦸♂️🧢 The downfall of a childhood legend, personal struggles, and controversy—Stephen doesn’t hold back. 🚩🤯
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Next, Ozzy Osbourne. 🤘🧟♂️ Stephen remembers discovering Ozzy as a teen—attending Ozzfest in the early 2000s, rocking out at those legendary festivals, and how Ozzy and Black Sabbath basically invented heavy metal. 🎸🔥 He talks about Ozzy’s influence on music and his wild antics, and how he became a cultural icon—warts and all. Plus, plenty of laughs about how many times Stephen has to drive from Granite Falls to Tacoma next month (because, of course, it’s endless). 🚙💀
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This episode is a nonstop, hour-long rant—raw, edgy, packed with humor, personal stories, and some serious truths. Perfect for fans of comedy, chaos, and long drives. 🥴💥
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