Joe inquires about a beloved listener, talks about wading into the pre-kindergarten arms race, and works through a sensitive joke from the tenth episode of the podcast, "High Horse."

Joe tries not to talk about the police killing of Tyre Nichols.

Joe talks about having his finger on the pulse of Atlanta, a message from a blind listener, and how kids say the darndest things about the civil rights movement at the least opportune times.

Joe talks about being featured on the Atlanta NPR affiliate, momentum for his new show, and a local example of cops doing the right thing.

Joe talks about being a great dad, a doctor only old people see, and a woman he hardly knows falling asleep in his house.

Joe talks about where he's not performing this weekend, the amazing story of Q Lazzarus, and his big idea for a new show.

Joe talks about meeting Buffalo Bill, speedballing alcohol and cholesterol medicine, and a potential rebrand of the United States.

Joe talks about saying something dumb to his wife, someone more gutsy than a standup,  and what a broken heart really means. 

Joe talks about how he continues to pamper himself, the impossible neutrality of "Top Gun: Maverick," and being interrupted while recording the podcast.

Joe talks about letting the audience down, the future of his act, and visiting a beloved relative in an "old folks' home."