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November 4, 2025 66 mins

Episode 63 of COMEDY SIMP is here. Host Stephen Michael James 💥 chats with rising star Xavier Smith 🎤 in West Seattle 🏙️ right after Xavier’s self-produced show “They’re Just Jokes” 🎭🎶. They kick back in a random building and dive into a lively, spontaneous conversation about comedy, basketball, growing up, and life stories 🌟. Expect laughs, surprises, and honest insights from two passionate comedians from different backgrounds! 😄✨

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🧩 Xavier talks about his weekly show 🎤, bringing together talented comedians, sketch comedy, and live music 🎸🎤. He shares how it’s become a local staple, highlighting the effort behind creating a space for new voices and fresh laughs. The show’s all about community and creativity! 🙌

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🔥 Stephen recalls a wild night at the Shanghai Room 😅🙃 when Xavier was featuring, and how the crowd wasn’t feeling the other comics 🎭. He talks about Xavier’s resilience and how that night still gets laughs—an example of how comedy can be unpredictable but rewarding.

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🌧️ Xavier shares his journey growing up in Seattle 🌲 and how he came into comedy later in life ⏳🎙️. His story proves that it’s never too late to pursue your passion and find your true calling.

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🤔 Xavier asks Stephen what kind of “white” he is, sparking a funny discussion about identity, stereotypes, and cultural differences. They reflect on humor’s power to connect across boundaries.

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🌍 Xavier’s basketball career overseas 🏀 — playing in Greece, Portugal and Slovakia 🇸🇰 — is full of eye-opening stories. He talks about searching for McDonald’s 🍟 to feel at home and balancing sports with comedy. His journey shows how humor kept him grounded abroad.

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😱 Stephen jokes about the movie “Hostel” 🛏️ and how it probably did Slovakia no favors 🏚️. They laugh about the wild misconceptions horror movies can create about different countries.

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🌙 They bond over late-night comedy legends like Conan 🎩 and Ferguson 🎙️, reminiscing about how those shows inspired their careers and shaped their comedic outlooks.

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🎤 They analyze the cast of “They’re Just Jokes” 💪, sharing what makes each comic stand out and their excitement for the scene’s future.

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🎃 Michael Jackson 🕺, childhood Halloween memories 👻, future plans 🚀, and more reveal their personal sides and sources of inspiration outside comedy. It’s a mix of humor, reflection, and ambition.

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👍 Like & subscribe for more!

👉 YouTube.com/@stephenmjcomedy

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🔗 Follow:

🎤 Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy

🎙️ Xavier Smith: @xsmith11 /  @xaviersmithent 

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📍 THEY’RE JUST JOKES

📍 Every Wednesday at Jet City Labs in West Seattle 🏢✨

📍 Follow @theyrejustjokes for updates!

📍 https://youtu.be/M6g4ewb17SU?si=jp8Bqt_JzB0gWtTD


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