The Darkest Hour Podcast

Adam Yenser is here, and we kick things off talking about flat earthers, climate change and Candace Owens, who is IN FACT, a total boner factory. Inevitably, we discuss Josh’s latest article on Medium that takes apart the current state of the comedy industry. Adam shares what it’s like being a conservative in Hollywood. Josh shares that Adam participated in his shift to becoming “pro-life,” and we solve all of the possible objections for overturning Roe V. Wade.

Josh is joined this week by Gavin McInnes of CRTV’s “Get off My Lawn.” We start with hard hitting topics like pissing in front of and farting in front of your significant others. We pontificate the possibilities of a gay #metoo movement - spoiler alert: It’s not coming. We decide that if you believe the earth is flat, you’re not allowed to have opinions. We dive in to James Gunn and Dan Harmon, and whether or not liberal mouthpieces deserve to have their free speech defended by other artists. Does principal matter in the culture war, or are all bets off? When did comedians become hypocrites? What TRULY influences the decision to take offense? In this two hour episode, we dive into how the culture war is effecting comedy and art, and how to win it going forward. Can it even be won?

Josh sits down with Author and Owner of Vandal Press (@VandalPress), Isaac Simpson to discuss the wild west that is now freedom of choice. We start off addressing our friendship, and the hostility in which it is met with by one Charles Disney. Should you have to bake a cake for gay people? Should you be able to freely discriminate against whomever you like in your restaurant or business establishment? We pontificate what it would look like to remove ALL class protections and allow capitalism to decide who wins and loses. What does that look like? We talk about how the worst parts in American history are often the fault of the church, and we contemplate the nature of religion. Also, rednecks are now progressive. Get on board.

Comedienne and Internet Provocateur Nicole Arbour (@NicoleArbour) is here! We talk about Nicole’s career and penchant for the offensive. We talk about current trends in comedy and entertainment, and the marketplace for virtue signaling. Is cultural appropriation a thing? We don’t really think so. We DO have a great idea for some new fashion wear. Would you join our team? Let us know in the comments!

Roast Battle Beast Joe Dosch is here, and we’re talking all things comedy and flyover state. We share our stories of growing up in the midwest, for better or worse. Joe is giving Josh a hard time for recording 2 podcasts in one day. We talk E-Sports, being a gay comic in Trump country, and how our country isn’t as bad as people say it is. We have an in depth conversation about realness vs. fairness in our industry, and the prioritization of formality over honesty.

Stand Up Comedian and host of the Mentally Ch(ill) podcast Kristen Carney (@KrstenCarney) is here and we’re talking about all things fraudulent about our industry. We share our favorite pastime of shitting on terrible plastic surgery with each other and our listeners. We talk about the importance of likeability and being genuine and authentic, vs. popular. We’re all just trying to feel better, but is any of it working?

Josh sits down 1 on 1 with the listeners to review the past week in his career, and the aftermath of the Tweet heard ‘round the world. If you want more #IoJD podcast, find Josh on Patreon and support! We'll be back with normal, ALL NEW episodes starting next week!

Josh sits down with long time comedy-friend-comedian Corey Adam (@coreyadamcomedy) and we discuss Corey’s recent #1 comedy album on iTunes entitled “Jokes.” We discuss our different approaches to comedy and how neither of us are successful enough to be right about anything. Also, Louie Anderson’s nephew also sits on my floor during this episode.

Comedian Chris Cope (@chriscopecomedy) is in our studio kitchen to discuss health trends and how they confuse and lie to us. Josh introduces Chris to Zevia, and his head explodes. We talk about our battles with weight loss and management, but let’s face it: our managers are out to lunch. We talk about how life on the road effects any progress with health we make, and dive down a few other rabbit holes along the way.

Actor Devon Sawa (@DevonESawa) joins us to talk about growing up in show business, and defends acting theory. The guys talk about what it was like growing up in the 90’s as a child actor, and how Devon turned out normal. We finish the show geeking out on our favorite movies of all time, and what we like now. Enjoy!