(Disclaimer: This episode contains more "explicit language" than most. That's what happens when two Malden kids get together.)

If you've been to the annual WJPZ Birthday Banquet, chances are you've enjoyed the jokes from our MC,  Class of 1995 alum, and stand up comedian Stephen Donovan.  And if you came to this episode needing to laugh, you're in the right place.  Steve takes us through his very unusual path to Syracuse University and Z89.   He also shares a morning show story involving a certain part of the male anatomy.

But in a bit of an unexpected turn, this episode gets deeply personal.  Steve shows a vulnerability not often seen publicly in our group.  He was let go from his last radio gig 18 months ago, and spends some time self-reflecting on his childhood and own insecurities.  How much does one need the "social proof" of ratings, laughs, and more?   He talks about a place that so many of us have been in as we transitioned out of traditional media, and how the friendships of WJPZ have helped sustain him.

We do bring it back around to WJPZ though.  Jag asks Steve how he preps the "roast" part of his Banquet monologue every year, speaking to the importance of including all generations of WJPZ'ers.   

Then, our conversation take another unexpected twist: where we recall a joke that Jag felt went too far (at the time), and how the two of them mended fences after.  (And yes we include the jokes.)

Think Steve is funny here? Join Us in Syracuse for Banquet on March 4th: https://bit.ly/WJPZ50BanquetTickets

The WJPZ at 50 Podcast is produced by Jon Gay '02 and JAG in Detroit Podcasts

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