Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder

Today’s episode dives into what performing comedy at a 100th birthday party taught me about aging, purpose, and the legacy we leave behind. One moment I am joking about Jeopardy and hard candies, the next I am thinking about my own daughter turning twelve and what her future will look like. It is real, honest, and unfiltered life talk… with laughs along the way. Give it a listen and share with a friend who needs a smile.

Before the stage lights came the time clocks. Jay and Rasheed Wesley Jr trade tales of their most memorable gigs — the good, the bad, and the absurd. It’s a funny, real, and totally unfiltered look at what we do to survive before finding what we love.

In this episode of Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered with Jay Yoder, I open up about the raw, beautiful, and sometimes unpredictable journey of parenting my incredible daughter, Elysia, who is autistic. From navigating the challenges of COVID to celebrating her growth and victories, I share the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It’s a story of resilience, learning, and finding joy in the moments that matter most.

This week on Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered, I break down Monday’s big autism announcement — all the headlines, all the buzzwords, and what they actually mean for families like mine. As a dad raising a daughter with autism, I don’t need promises about a “cure” or a quick soundbite. What we need is care, support, and understanding that lasts longer than a press cycle.

It’s part comedy, part reality check, and all heart — because autism isn’t a talking point, it’s real life.

In this episode of Jaywalking, I sit down with my good buddy and fellow comedian Kirke Gardener to take a trip down memory lane. We talking about our youth-the missteps, the laughs, the lessons-and how those moments shaped who we are today. From awkward teenage years to finding our voice on stage, it's a raw and funny reflection on where we've been and where we're headed.

In this episode of Jaywalking: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with comedian and high school ELA teacher Dave Shay to talk about his inspiring journey from working as a paraprofessional to leading his own classroom. We dive into what it means to grow as an educator, how comedy and teaching overlap, and the lessons learned along the way.

We also reflect on this past week’s events surrounding Charlie Kirk—not through politics or division, but by looking at how people processed and reacted, and what that reveals about community, empathy, and dialogue. This conversation is thoughtful, light, and full of insights from someone who balances the worlds of education and stand-up.

In this solo episode, I talk about what it feels like heading back to school and juggling my classes, but also how the whole Philly Karen situation turned into something way bigger than expected. I share what I learned from all the social commentary, how our leadership seems to be feeding into everyone’s collective anxiety, and why this moment spiraled into a full-blown witch hunt. It’s part classroom, part comedy, part cultural therapy session—join me for some unfiltered reflection and a few laughs along the way.

Comedian Tyler Rothrock joins me on Jaywalking as we retrace how we first connected in comedy—and then wander (or “Jaywalk”) into a deep conversation about the role of AI in life, creativity, and education.

It’s one of those talks that could have gone on for hours: equal parts funny, thoughtful, and eye-opening.

👉 Be sure to keep an eye out for Tyler’s new comedy special “On the Run”, dropping soon!

If you’re curious about where comedy and technology collide—or just love a good, unfiltered conversation—you won’t want to miss this one!

This week on Jaywalking, Meredith joins me to swap vacation stories, share the highs and lows of being dog parents, and talk about the unique challenges (and unexpected perks) of being a big person on the road — and in restaurants. From road trip snacks to Applebee’s seating strategies, we cover it all… because nobody puts baby in a corner, and nobody puts us in a corner booth.

My youngest joined me on Jaywalking today — she’s shy at first, but we had a blast talking about vacations, school, and her big sister Elysia… including the many creative ways Elysia manages to escape. Think of it as a wholesome family chat with just enough chaos to keep it interesting.