Finding Me with Josh Wolf — Episode 36

The Mushroom Set

This week, Josh comes clean about the highest he’s ever been on stage.

And yes… it happened this past weekend in Kansas City.

We’re calling it The Mushroom Set.

What started as a normal night of stand-up quickly turned into something far more unpredictable — a surreal experience that Josh had to navigate in real time, in front of a live audience. Thankfully, Jacob was there, offering a running commentary and helping capture the moment as things drifted into… unusual territory.

Because when your brain is operating on a completely different frequency than the room, there’s really only one option:

Stay present.

Trust your instincts.

And keep moving forward.

But this episode isn’t just about one wild night.

Josh also digs into what keeps him committed to stand-up after all these years — the work behind the work. The constant push to stay fresh. To take risks. To avoid autopilot.

Because for Josh, the real challenge isn’t just making the audience laugh.

It’s making sure the material still feels alive to him.

New ideas.

New risks.

New ways to stay creatively uncomfortable.

In this episode:

    •    The full story behind the Kansas City “Mushroom Set”

    •    What it feels like when your mind and the stage aren’t on the same timeline

    •    Jacob’s play-by-play from the sidelines

    •    What Josh loves most about stand-up

    •    The discipline it takes to keep the work fresh — for the audience and for himself

Because Finding Me isn’t about control.

It’s about showing up honestly — even when things don’t go the way you expected.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf
Small Wins, Big Momentum

What if the problem isn’t your discipline…

In this episode of Finding Me, Josh takes a hard (and very funny) look at the way we set goals — and why aiming too high, too fast, too soon might be the very thing keeping us stuck.

Because nothing kills motivation like feeling like a failure before you’ve even had a chance to succeed.

Josh explores the power of setting achievable goals — the kind that build momentum instead of crushing it.

In this episode, he talks about:

Why massive, “life overhaul” goals often backfire

The psychology behind small wins and confidence-building

How success is less about intensity… and more about consistency

The simple mindset shift that helps you set yourself up to win

It’s practical, honest, and exactly the kind of perspective that makes change feel possible instead of overwhelming.

Then Josh takes us deep into the creative weeds — and this is where things get hilariously specific.

He shares:

How he chooses the topics for his comedy songs

Where ideas actually come from (hint: not inspiration… irritation)

His real writing process — from first spark to finished bit

How he tests whether something is actually funny

The strange balance between structure, instinct, and total chaos

If you’ve ever wondered how comedy gets made — or how a ridiculous idea becomes a fully formed song — this episode is a rare and funny peek behind the curtain.

Creative process, insecurity, trial and error… and a lot of laughs along the way.

You’re tired of setting goals you never stick to

You feel discouraged when motivation fades

You want a more realistic way to build habits and momentum

You’re curious about the real, messy process behind comedy and creativity

Because growth doesn’t come from punishing yourself.

It comes from stacking small wins… until they turn into something bigger.

Because sometimes the best way to change your life…

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf – Episode 33

Today’s episode starts with a simple idea that turns out not to be simple at all:

Less external clutter… more inner peace.

Josh has realized that when his environment feels chaotic, his mind follows. So he’s starting small — really small — with one habit he’s heard about for years but never fully committed to:

Making the bed.

Every day.

No shortcuts. No “I’ll get to it later.” Just one intentional act of order to begin the morning.

Because sometimes change doesn’t come from a dramatic life overhaul. Sometimes it starts with a corner of the room. A cleared surface. A small promise kept to yourself before the day even begins.

And that small act is already doing something bigger — creating structure, momentum, and a sense of control in a world that rarely offers much of it.

Josh also checks back in on a conversation he’s been having with himself lately: his relationship with weed.

He’s still sitting with the possibility that he may be done with it — or at least ready for a different chapter. Nothing dramatic, no big declaration. Just honest reflection about what still serves him and what might not.

That said… let’s be clear.

He may be reevaluating weed.

But mushrooms?

He’s not crazy.

As always, this episode is less about rules and more about awareness — noticing the patterns, the habits, the environments, and the choices that either support your peace… or quietly chip away at it.

Because sometimes the path forward isn’t about adding more to your life.

Sometimes it’s about clearing space.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf

Today’s episode is a big one.

Josh gets honest about something that’s been building quietly beneath the surface — the feeling that a major change may be coming in his life.

He’s not walking away from comedy. Not even close.

But after years on the road, years of chasing the next show, the next opportunity, the next stage… he’s starting to ask a bigger question:

What if the next chapter looks different?

There’s no clear plan yet. No dramatic announcement. No sudden pivot.

Just a feeling.

The kind of feeling that starts as a whisper — a sense that something in your life needs attention, even if you don’t yet know what that attention should look like.

And that’s the moment Josh explores today.

Because real change doesn’t begin with a decision.

It begins with awareness.

With the courage to say out loud:

Something is shifting.

Something matters here.

I need to listen to it.

That’s the heart of Finding Me.

Not having all the answers.

Not reinventing your life overnight.

Just being honest enough to notice when something inside you is asking to be heard.

If you’ve ever felt that quiet restlessness… that sense that a new version of your life might be forming, even if you can’t see it yet… this episode is for you.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf – Episode 31

Today, Josh talks about a realization that hits harder than any motivational speech:

At some point, you have to stop telling yourself you’re trying your best… when you know you’re only taking half-court shots.

In this episode, Josh gets honest about the difference between effort and real commitment. The comfortable kind of trying. The kind where you leave yourself an out. Where you protect your ego by never fully going all in.

Because if you don’t give it everything, you never have to face the question:

What if I still fail?

Josh shares what it means to finally bet on himself — to stop playing it safe, stop hedging, and start showing up with full effort and full accountability.

Then the story shifts from mindset to pure chaos.

Josh recounts his recent trip to Mardi Gras, where he went to visit his wife while she was deep in the madness of directing a film. Between the crowds, the energy, the unpredictability, and the controlled insanity of both filmmaking and New Orleans during Carnival, the trip became its own kind of reminder:

Life rarely waits until you feel ready.

Sometimes you just show up, lean in, and figure it out as you go.

This episode is about commitment, risk, and the moment you stop pretending you’re trying — and actually do it.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf

Today, Josh gets honest about something small… that isn’t so small.

He talks about his habit of telling what he calls “little white lies.” Not the harmful kind. Not the life-changing kind. Just the subtle exaggerations — the extra detail, the slightly better version of a story, the tweak that makes a moment land a little stronger.

It’s a comedian’s instinct. A storyteller’s reflex.

And on stage? That’s the job.

But offstage, Josh is realizing something important: if the goal of this show is honesty, growth, and showing up as your real self, then the small embellishments have to go too.

Because authenticity isn’t just about the big truths.

It’s about the little ones.

This episode is about awareness, accountability, and the quiet discipline of choosing honesty — even when the unpolished version isn’t quite as entertaining.

It’s a new goal. A simple one. And a worthy one.

Plus, Josh opens the inbox and responds to more listener emails — real questions, real struggles, and the kind of connection that reminds us none of us are figuring this out alone.

Because finding yourself doesn’t happen through a better story.

It happens through the real one.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf – Episode 29

Today starts on a high note.

Josh is back in the gym. The body is moving again. The list is getting shorter. Momentum is back. And with it comes something simple but powerful: gratitude.

Because some days you feel stuck. And some days you remember what forward motion feels like.

This is one of those days.

But then, Josh takes a turn into what he calls the Hollywood Time Machine — and the mood shifts.

He shares a story from early in his career, one that’s uncomfortable, familiar, and unfortunately not uncommon in the entertainment industry. An audition that wasn’t really an audition. A casting meeting that crossed the line. The kind of moment where the power dynamic becomes clear, the couch gets a little too small, and the question isn’t about talent anymore — it’s about how badly you want the job.

Josh knew the answer.

And the bottom line?

He didn’t get the part.

What follows is an honest reflection on boundaries, power, and the quiet reality behind stories that many people in the business — and many outside of it — know all too well.

Today’s episode is about momentum, self-respect, and the importance of knowing when walking away is the real win.

Because success isn’t just about what you get.

Sometimes it’s about what you refuse to trade for it.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf – Episode 28

Today, Josh gets honest about something many of us experience but don’t always connect to our daily routines — the restlessness, irritability, and old habits that start creeping in when we’re not taking care of ourselves physically.

For Josh, the warning sign is clear: when he’s not getting to the gym regularly, things start to bubble to the surface. The energy builds. The mind gets louder. The edge comes back.

And that’s the heart of this episode.

Movement isn’t about chasing a certain look. It’s about regulation. Physical activity gets the blood moving, the muscles firing, and the joints lubricated — but even more important, it stabilizes your mood, lowers stress, and protects your mental health.

The takeaway is simple:

If you can’t lift, do something else.

Ride a bike.

Go for a run.

Take a walk.

Just move.

Because when your body moves, your mind gets the reset it needs.

This episode is a reminder that mental health isn’t only about what’s happening in your head — sometimes the best way forward starts by getting out of it and into motion.

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Finding Me with Josh Wolf

Today’s episode is about perspective, responsibility, and the kind of empathy that feels in short supply.

Josh starts with a conversation about inclusivity and the reaction to the Super Bowl halftime show — not to critique the performance itself, but to talk about the bigger picture. How quickly adults turn cultural moments into battlegrounds. How everything becomes outrage. And why maybe it’s time for all of us to take a breath, act like grown-ups… and leave the kids out of it.

Because not everything needs to be a fight.

And not every moment needs to become a culture war.

Then the conversation shifts to something far more serious.

While traveling through parts of the American Southwest, Josh witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of the fentanyl epidemic. What he saw wasn’t headlines or statistics — it was the human toll. Struggling communities. Overwhelmed families. Lives unraveling in real time.

The short version?

It’s bad. Really bad.

This episode is a reminder that while we argue about entertainment and internet drama, there are real crises happening all around us — and they deserve our attention, our compassion, and our willingness to look beyond the noise.

Because sometimes, finding perspective… is part of finding ourselves.

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