Joe talks about a week of shows in and outside of Atlanta, being inspired by bank robbers, and discussing Metallica with a Hall of Fame baseball player.

Joe talks about the podcast expanding into unexpected international markets and an email from a listener who lost a parent at young age.

Joe talks about what it means when comics are worried about doing unoriginal material, the emergence of a hero on his flight from Seattle to Atlanta, and the darndest things his kid says.

Joe talks about why new comics are afraid of people stealing their material, his daughter's gold-medal performance on a cross-country flight, and  how depressing Seattle (still) is.

Joe talks about his daughter crying while he's on stage, an Atlanta comic putting on a master class in "hosting the show" and an encouraging email from a beloved listener.

Joe talks about racing teenagers on the highway, going to an open mic from "back in the day," and a beloved listener going through hard times.

Joe talks about the best Karen he's ever met, good times at the Atlanta Punchline, and a reader's touching email about losing her mom at the age of 15. 

Joe talks about how "America's Got Talent" set his friend up to fail before she even walked on stage, expressions he uses that make him sound old, and the most annoying person you'll meet on Teams.

Joe talks about The Queers, the petty hierarchy in standup comedy, and some big shows this weekend.

Joe talks about a possible Bigfoot (i.e., 15_vs_15) sighting, telling his daughter what makes him happy, and wanting to hear from listeners who lost a parent at a young age.