Joe talks about learning valuable lessons from a shoplifting incident, another episode of partisan madness in the United States, and hearing the dreaded "too soon" phrase yelled at him for the first time.

Joe talks about the ceiling on the amount of love a man can expect from his wife's mom, baseball still being the sport of the unemployed, and what a Democrat President would not do if elected.

Joe talks about the hottest show yet at the Ken Club, getting a headlining gig at a San Diego club, and a visit from someone who makes him feel unconditionally accepted.

Joe responds to two very different listener emails. You can get involved by emailing [email protected].

Joe talks about a listener email, bombing on a terrible show, and a potential lifeline in San Diego comedy.

Joe talks about the impact of actually thinking about what you are doing, audience members "helping" jokes along, and another hot show at a San Diego comedy club.

Joe talks about the difference between dad humor and comic humor, his neighbor eavesdropping on the podcast, and working a San Diego club two weeks in a row.

Joe talks about wetting his pants before going on stage.

Joe talks about the return of the podcast, a couple new bits, and upcoming club shows.

Joe catches up on global tensions, West Coast travels, and running bits on his daughter's friends' parents.