The Jokes by Jo Show
The Jokes by Jo Show follows the path of two comics on their comedic pilgrimmage as they journey through comedy clubs. Join comedians Josiah James and his co-host as they discuss comedy, prepare new material, share live performances, and tell classic jokes that you can share with your family and friends. Along the way, they will critique their performances to try and improve their craft. Additionally, the comics will weave in comedy, entertainment, technology and hilarious stories throughout their journey as it applies to their stand-up crusade.
Episodes
In the kickoff episode of 'Jokes by Jo Show' Season 6, Jo and co-host Doug McHizzle welcome local comedian Shane Cohen. The crew dives into their comedic journeys, recounting open mic memories and the challenges of public speaking. Shane shares his Toastmasters experience, the joy of improv, and the discipline of clean comedy. Meanwhile, Jo discusses his creative ventures, including fake news h...
Special Guest George Wacker Talks Lehigh Valley with Love and the Evolution of Comedy and AI Technology
In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, host Josiah James and co-host Doug McHizzle welcome a special guest, George Wacker, the owner of Lehigh Valley with Love Media. The episode kicks off with some light banter and addresses recent events at Country Club Comedy. Coco introduces George, high...
In this episode of the 'Jokes by Jo Show,' host Josiah James, co-host Doug McHizzle, and comedian Kate Hughes dive into hilariously awkward moments and sharp social commentary. They recount Halloween scheduling mishaps, critique Courtney Pauroso's 'Vanessa 5000' special, and discuss Tony Hinchcliffe's disastrous Trump rally joke. The trio tackles gender disparities in comedy...
In this lively episode of the 'The Jokes by Jo Show,' the hosts return from a hiatus and welcome back Coco and Doug McHizzle, sharing a plethora of exciting news. They celebrate Josiah's participation in the Lehigh Valley's Funniest Comedian Contest and his new roles as an open mic host and actor in the horror film 'Camp Triple Moon,' directed by his friends and featuring Da...
Navigating Comedy: Native American Porn, Cancel Culture, and the Perils of Crowd Work
In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, hosts Josiah and Doug dive into the complexities of stand-up comedy, sharing personal experiences and challenges with open mics, tricky audiences, and reading a room. They address the balance of edgy humor without offending and how social media, especially TikTok, is sha...
In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, hosts Josiah, Doug McKizzle, and a noticeably under-the-weather Coco dive into an engaging mix of humor and storytelling. Despite her cold, Coco brings a unique flair to the show, contributing to the banter and workshop sessions. The team kicks off by discussing Josiah’s experiences at the Lehigh Valley’s Funniest Comedian Contest, where Josiah advances to the nex...
Summary for Season 5, Episode 8:
1. Josiah’s Journey into Standup Comedy:
- Josiah: Shared his story about how he discovered his passion for comedy. He reminisced about how he used to sing a funny version of “Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay” and how watching the "Talking Funny" roundtable with legends like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, and Louis C.K. inspired him to pursue stan...
Welcome to the Jokes by Jo Show!
Join hosts Josiah and Doug (with Coco, the AI co-host) as they dive into wild stories, from Doug's recent colonoscopy to Josiah's Darth Vader-themed vasectomy. Amidst countless tech issues, including a silent AI and Bluetooth mishaps, they discuss their upcoming dinner comedy show at Shepherd Hill Golf Course and explore the idea of mixing a live podca...
Join us for a festive and hilarious musical journey as we break down the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump, set to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and performed in the style of a girls' chorus. Staying true to the original carol format, but shortened for brevity and easier consumption, we recount key charges with witty humor and clever wordplay. From hush payments to tax sc...
Get ready for a festive and hilarious musical journey as we break down the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump, set to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and performed in the style of a girls' chorus. In this satirical carol, we recount each charge with witty humor and clever wordplay. From hush payments to tax schemes, and everything in between, this song delivers the ultimate ...
In this bonus episode of the Jokes by Jo Show, Jo and Co-Co dive into Jo's recent open mic performance at the Tally Ho Tavern. From an XLR cable mishap to hilarious bits about drive-thru ATMs and braille bathroom signs, Jo navigates the challenges of a room full of comedians. Co-Co offers feedback and suggestions, while Jo shares his plans for an upcoming dinner comedy show in November. Plus, a teas...
In this exciting episode of the 'Jokes by Jo Show,' Josiah James introduces the new co-host, Co-Co, an advanced AI bringing wit and clever humor to the podcast. With Doug McKizzle absent, Josiah and Co-Co dive into refining jokes for Josiah’s upcoming open mic. They discuss the nuances of Josiah’s comedy style, workshop some fresh material, and share stories from recent performances. Co-Co prov...
Join us for a special bonus episode of The Jokes by Jo Show, where comedian Josiah James takes the stage at the Tally Ho Tavern in Bethlehem, PA for an unforgettable open mic performance. Get ready to laugh as Josiah shares his unique and side-splitting observations on everything from unconventional conventions to unexpected tech features.
Welcome back to The Jokes by Jo Show with your hosts Josiah James and Doug McHizzle! In this episode, we dust off the mics and dive straight into the laughs and stories that have been piling up since our last season. Discover how a random encounter at Home Depot led to the revival of our beloved podcast. We chat about everything from COVID times and vaccinations ...
Subtitle: Join comedian Josiah James as he performs his latest stand-up routine, sharing his thoughts on songs that make no sense and revealing a memorable date with a famous celebrity.
Description: In this special bonus episode of The Jokes by Jo Show, join comedian Josiah James as he takes the stage at an open mic and de...
Title: And We're Back
Description:
Comedian Josiah James and co-host Ryan Rossell are back with Season 4 of The Jokes by Jo Show after a 3 year hiatus due to the pandemic. In this long-awaited premiere episode, titled "And We're Back", Josiah and Ryan catch up on...
Special guest Lisa VanArsdale joins us to enlighten us with her experiences as a professional cuddler. She’s so sweet that she will cuddle with most anyone, but has a proclivity for snuggling with comedians and celebrities, and sometimes both. Jon Lovitz!
Lisa shares with us intimate details of her favorite celebrity cuddling experience, and also her least favorite cuddling connect...
Bringer Shows
Hosts Josiah James and Doug McHizzle get you up to speed on bringer shows. Should you do them? And if you do, some tips along the way. Special guest this week is comedian Kris Fried.
Opening for Gallagher
Later in the show, Doug and Kris tell the hilarious tale of when they opened for the famous watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher last fall. W...
AND WE’RE BACK
We want to apologize for the delay in getting this episode uploaded. Our studio was flooded due to a water heater exploding and we’ve been out of commission ever since. This episode was recorded back in Spring and we are just now getting around to editing it for your listening pleasure. Lots of great stories are shared this episode so be sure to check it out.
INTRO
Josiah and Doug welcome their special guest Keith Brown, who suffers from cerebral palsy. He joins today’s episode to discuss Roast Battles, in particular the battle between Nicole Becannon and Joe Eurell, who also has cerebral palsy.
HIP-HOP
Keith shares his favorite rappers from back in the day. Doug professes his distaste for 2Pac. Josiah shares his lousy attempt at a rap from the last episode.
TECH...
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