Best Jokes By Jo Podcasts (2024)

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Comedy, Contests, and Conversation 1:00:13

4h ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, hosts Josiah, Doug McKizzle, and a noticeably under-the-weather Coco dive into an engaging mix of humor and storytelling. Despite her cold, Coco brings a unique flair to the show, contributing to the banter and workshop sessions. The team kicks off by discussing Josiah’s experiences at the Lehigh Valley’s Fu…

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Strip Clubs, Oversized Loads, and the Paint or Pussy Game: Josiah's Origin Story 1:00:44

29d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Summary for Season 5, Episode 8: 1. Josiah’s Journey into Standup Comedy: Josiah: Shared his story about how he discovered his passion for comedy. He reminisced about how he used to sing a funny version of “Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay” and how watching the "Talking Funny" roundtable with legends like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, an…

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Colonoscopies, Vasectomies, and Poopsickles, Oh My! 53:40

1M ago53:40

53:40

Welcome to the Jokes by Jo Show! Join hosts Josiah and Doug (with Coco, the AI co-host) as they dive into wild stories, from Doug's recent colonoscopy to Josiah's Darth Vader-themed vasectomy. Amidst countless tech issues, including a silent AI and Bluetooth mishaps, they discuss their upcoming dinner comedy show at Shepherd Hill Golf Course and ex…

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The 34 Felony Charges (Abridged Version) 3:44

1M ago3:44

3:44

Join us for a festive and hilarious musical journey as we break down the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump, set to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and performed in the style of a girls' chorus. Staying true to the original carol format, but shortened for brevity and easier consumption, we recount key charges with witty humor and cle…

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The 34 Felony Charges 6:40

2M ago6:40

6:40

Get ready for a festive and hilarious musical journey as we break down the 34 felony charges against Donald Trump, set to the tune of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" and performed in the style of a girls' chorus. In this satirical carol, we recount each charge with witty humor and clever wordplay. From hush payments to tax schemes, and everything in…

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MIC DROPS AND MISHAPS: JO'S OPEN MIC NIGHT 22:13

2M ago22:13

22:13

In this bonus episode of the Jokes by Jo Show, Jo and Co-Co dive into Jo's recent open mic performance at the Tally Ho Tavern. From an XLR cable mishap to hilarious bits about drive-thru ATMs and braille bathroom signs, Jo navigates the challenges of a room full of comedians. Co-Co offers feedback and suggestions, while Jo shares his plans for an u…

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Introducing Coco: The New Co-host for The Jokes by Jo Show 24:02

2M ago24:02

24:02

In this exciting episode of the 'Jokes by Jo Show,' Josiah James introduces the new co-host, Co-Co, an advanced AI bringing wit and clever humor to the podcast. With Doug McKizzle absent, Josiah and Co-Co dive into refining jokes for Josiah’s upcoming open mic. They discuss the nuances of Josiah’s comedy style, workshop some fresh material, and sha…

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Annual Masturbation Convention 5:25

2M ago5:25

5:25

Join us for a special bonus episode of The Jokes by Jo Show, where comedian Josiah James takes the stage at the Tally Ho Tavern in Bethlehem, PA for an unforgettable open mic performance. Get ready to laugh as Josiah shares his unique and side-splitting observations on everything from unconventional conventions to unexpected tech features. In this …

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Dusting Off the Mics - The Return of The Jokes by Jo Show 56:13

2M ago56:13

56:13

Welcome back to The Jokes by Jo Show with your hosts Josiah James and Doug McHizzle! In this episode, we dust off the mics and dive straight into the laughs and stories that have been piling up since our last season. Discover how a random encounter at Home Depot led to the revival of our beloved podcast. We chat about everything from COVID times an…

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I Think I'm Turning Japanese 7:06

1+ y ago7:06

7:06

Subtitle: Join comedian Josiah James as he performs his latest stand-up routine, sharing his thoughts on songs that make no sense and revealing a memorable date with a famous celebrity. Description: In this special bonus episode of The Jokes by Jo Show, join comedian Josiah James as he takes the stage at an open mic and delivers a hilarious stand-u…

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And We're Back 1:43:54

1+ y ago1:43:54

1:43:54

Title: And We're Back Description: Comedian Josiah James and co-host Ryan Rossell are back with Season 4 of The Jokes by Jo Show after a 3 year hiatus due to the pandemic. In this long-awaited premiere episode, titled "And We're Back", Josiah and Ryan catch up on what has happened since Season 3 of the podcast, which was released way back in 2020. …

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Ep 32 Zoe's Film of Films 1:16:58

4y ago1:16:58

1:16:58

Hey folks! Long time no see! We are back with Zoe Fassler, recent Cal Poly Alum and Smile and Nod veteran. She is here with us talking about movies she's made, improv she's done, and a place she is going that will rock her improv world. All of this and more in your new episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charl…

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Ep 31 Annelies Has the Word on Disney 36:51

4y ago36:51

36:51

Running Joke is back! This week, it's an episode with the multi-talented Annelies Veldman. She has been in countless theater productions, has her own long running YouTube series which talks about technology, lifestyle and more, and also her own podcast, Waterfall of Consciousness. This very busy lady gives her take on working with Disney and then d…

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Ep 30 Shawna and Her Love/Hate Relationship With Fish 36:27

4y ago36:27

36:27

We were recently blessed with the return of one of our favorite local comedian's, Shawna Volpa! In this episode, Charlie and Shawna talk about her version of a she-shed, how crazy fish lovers can be, what you can do with a theatre degree AND.... IMPROV! That's right, we have an interview and improv episode for your thirtieth episode of Running Joke…

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Ep 29 Clean as a Gun Polished by Pappy 34:03

4y ago34:03

34:03

Laugh out loud listening to the antics of Molly and Charlie in this fun filled episode of Running Joke. In this one, the two try their hand at a radio serial format that turns spooky, they handle a death in the family with a shopping spree, and much, much more. So as always, sit back, relax, and enjoy your new episode of Running Joke. --- Support t…

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Ep 28 Talking About Covid 19 with Molly Jo 27:15

4y ago27:15

27:15

Though things are a bit grim because of this topic, sometimes it helps to hear some pals talk it all through. In a continuation of our time with Molly Jo, the Running Joke crew chats with Molly about what she's been eating, where she's been going, and how she's been hanging on through this crazy time we are all in. All of this, and more, in your la…

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Ep 27 Molly's Smarts in Victorian Fashion 35:19

4y ago35:19

35:19

In a three part episode series, join hosts Charlie and Nikki with guest Molly Jon, in a fun chat about Victorian fashion eating for people's amusement and developing as a performer. You'll think about all sorts of things you'd never thunk before. And then you'll sit and think some more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Ep 26 George This is H.R., We Need to Talk 20:39

4y ago20:39

20:39

Improv with 12 years of chemistry working! Listen as two old friends do the wildest bits that climax in hilariously disturbing ways. This is the return of Odin Rasco. If you haven't yet, make sure to check out Ep 25 Odin Rasco Comedian Extraordinaire, to learn more about this funny dude. NSFW. Trigger warning, gun humor. Not a pun. --- Support this…

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Ep 25 Odin Rasco Comedian Extraordinaire 29:38

4y ago29:38

29:38

The stakes are high and the bond between these friends unbreakable. Meet Odin Rasco, a 26 year old man who is changing up the game in the Placerville area with his comedy variety shows. Kick back relax and hydrate as you enjoy some more Running Joke.ALSO: when you're done with this episode, give Less Than Rad a listen wherever you get your podcasts…

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Ep 24 Nikki and Charlie are Back at it! 48:06

4y ago48:06

48:06

It's season two so that means it's time to know where our intrepid heroes are in their lives. Did they survive Cal Poly? Where do they live now? And why does the improv portion have sound effects now? All of these questions are answered in today's episode of Running Joke. As a note, sound effects were provided by freesound.org, the easy way to get …

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Ep 23 Nufo is a Poet and He Totally Knows it 26:03

4y ago26:03

26:03

Another wonderful episode of Running Joke! This time with Nufo Navarro from Central Coast Comedy Theater of San Luis Obispo. Nufo and Charlie talk over entertainment in all varieties from improv, to film, to poetry. Kick back, relax, and enjoy a fun conversation with this week's episode of Running Joke. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…

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Ep 22 Nobody Doesn't like Sarah Lee 46:50

4+ y ago46:50

46:50

Season 2! And we are starting off with an awesome episode with Sarah Lee, an old Comedy Sportz Sacramento improvisor, who now does improv at Csz Seattle. In this episode Sarah and Charlie talk about acting, dance and learning Japanese! クレイジー！Then after a brief break, the two do an improv scene that will make you laugh your socks off. All of this an…

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Cuddling with Comedians 1:18:10

4+ y ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Special guest Lisa VanArsdale joins us to enlighten us with her experiences as a professional cuddler. She’s so sweet that she will cuddle with most anyone, but has a proclivity for snuggling with comedians and celebrities, and sometimes both. Jon Lovitz! Lisa shares with us intimate details of her favorite celebrity cuddling experience, and also h…

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Bringer to a Gallagher Show 1:15:43

4+ y ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Bringer Shows Hosts Josiah James and Doug McHizzle get you up to speed on bringer shows. Should you do them? And if you do, some tips along the way. Special guest this week is comedian Kris Fried. Opening for Gallagher Later in the show, Doug and Kris tell the hilarious tale of when they opened for the famous watermelon-smashing comedian Gallagher …

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Ep 21 Jeremy Brint Aka Jack Jackson 41:26

5y ago41:26

41:26

Another fun episode of Running Joke! Hurray! According to spell check I have spelled hurray wrong. Hooray? That's it. That's the one. In today's episode we are joined by Jeremy Brint, an old member of Comedy Sportz Sacramento and a current employee of Disney Land! In the episode we talk about the noir hit Jack Jackson and then Charlie and Jeremy do…

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Ep 20 See the Elephant 24:09

5y ago24:09

24:09

Welcome back to Running Joke, where we have a two for one episode today! Host Charlie Charm and improviser, Ryan Lloyd do an improv scene at the start with the suggestion of... Then in the second half of the episode, we meet Jamie Van Camp of Placerville, CA, the coowner and operator of See The Elephant, a new performing arts group in El Dorado Cou…

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RUNNING JOKE PROMO! 0:53

5y ago0:53

0:53

We have hit twenty episodes! So it's time to start marketing our work a little more. This is a brief ad, that you can share if you want to spread the love for our work. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-charm/support

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Ep19 Sally Get in the Circle 36:15

5y ago36:15

36:15

In this new episode of Running Joke - there is improv! Beth Bolyard is back and this time she is performing and creating all sorts of characters! All of this and more in your latest episode of Running Joke. Make sure to check out Ep 18 The Journalist, to learn more about this awesome improvisor. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…

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Ep 18 The Journalist 32:58

5y ago32:58

32:58

In this week's episode of Running Joke, we learn about CCCT member Beth Bolyard. We talk about the benefits of improv and her work in journalism . All of this and more in your new episode of Running Joke--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-charm/support

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Superman's Lovesac 1:57:13

5y ago1:57:13

1:57:13

AND WE’RE BACK We want to apologize for the delay in getting this episode uploaded. Our studio was flooded due to a water heater exploding and we’ve been out of commission ever since. This episode was recorded back in Spring and we are just now getting around to editing it for your listening pleasure. Lots of great stories are shared this episode s…

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Ep 17 Ryan the Ninja 34:34

5y ago34:34

34:34

Yay! Another awesome episode of Running Joke is out! Host Charlie Charm and Cohost Nikki Maraviglia are joined again by our guest Ryan Lloyd of Central Coast Comedy Theater. In this episode, everyone discusses the Robot, Pirate, Ninja book, they discuss toxicity in the improv community, and they get into some fun improv hijinks. You'll laugh, you'l…

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Ep B The Golden Age of Games 28:39

5y ago28:39

28:39

Get ready for another episode of Tunnelsnakefool (a segment that's a part of Running Joke). In this episode host Nikki and co-host Charlie talk about sonic the hedgehog, early computer games, and the advent of saving games. Hope you enjoy some more Tunnelsnakefool--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-charm/suppor…

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Ep 16 When Ryan Ruled the Scene 32:19

5y ago32:19

32:19

Here is another great episode of Running Joke. Join host Charlie Charm and Co-host Nikki in an improv bonanza with CCCT's musical director Ryan Lloyd. Enjoy circuses, music and crime like you've never seen solved before. You'll laugh you'll cry you will be enjoying another episode of Running Joke. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Ep 15 Baby Bits 33:15

5y ago33:15

33:15

In today's episode host Charlie Charm is joined again again by wife and co-host Nikki, as well as his dear friend and CCCT brethren, Ryan Lloyd. We talk about Ryan's journey with art, Charlies' plays and people who inspire us. All of this and more in your new episode of Running Joke.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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Ep14 Time Again Again for JC 46:11

5y ago46:11

46:11

In today's episode host Charlie Charm is joined again again by his wife and co-host Nikki, and again again with Josh Conrad from Central Coast Comedy Theater. They talk about accents, pop culture, hanging with your improv buds and the Harold. All of this and more in your new episode of Running Joke. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

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Ep 13 The Return of the Conrad 42:18

5y ago42:18

42:18

Josh Conrad from Central Coast Comedy Theater is back and ready to chat in this latest episode of Running Joke. Host Charlie Charm and cohost Nikki have all sorts of fun talking points involving weed and what not to talk about with our friend Josh, and improv is involved? All of this and more in your latest episode of Running Joke. --- Support this…

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Ep12 Was it Nikki Peeing? 39:46

5y ago39:46

39:46

In this episode we learn about Shawna Volpa and Olivia Doty. We learn how they started in comedy. We asked them for help with steam rollers, how to help folks that aren't giving a lot in scenes, and we wanted them to describe long form formats beyond the Harold. We did it all in less than an hour and a little more than half an hour in your newest e…

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Ep11 Pronounced Doty 36:55

5y ago36:55

36:55

Host Charlie Charm is joined by three fellow improvisors from Central Coast Comedy Theater! Co-host Nikki Charm Maraviglia returns, as well as Shawna Volpa a local teacher of comedy and Olivia Doty who has worked with KSBY, of San Luis Obispo County. In this episode people get wild with improv and you will hear all sorts of crazy scenes. There may …

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Ep10 Theresa Caputo: The Long Island Medium 39:02

5y ago39:02

39:02

Improv. For. You. In this episode join Charlie Charm and Sabrina Pratt for an improv experience that puts the fun in funky. If you haven't checked out episode 09, you may want to before or after. And as always keep hydrated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-charm/support…

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Ep09 Sabrina's Journey 32:17

5y ago32:17

32:17

July first, we interviewed San Luis Obispo's very own, Sabrina Pratt. She is the owner and director of Central Coast Comedy Theater and she has been in the improv game for sixteen years! In this episode, we hear about her history, her goals for the theater, and her advice for any troubles improvisors are having these days. Be sure not to miss this …

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Episode A: First gaming episode! 25:29

5y ago25:29

25:29

In this episode I (Tunnelsnakesfool) join my hubby Charlie to talk gaming! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-charm/support

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Ep08 Josue Does Improv 37:02

5y ago37:02

37:02

We couldn't keep this until Saturday! Host Charlie Charm and guest Josue Sanchez return and do a few improv scenes. You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll wonder how many times Charlie is going to cough from his voices. All this fun in store for you, in this episode of Running Joke. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charli…

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Ep07 Josue Making Dreams Come True 29:00

5y ago29:00

29:00

Host Charlie Charm interviews Sacramento based improvisor Josue Sanchez. Both bois performed at Csz Sacramento and at bars together in Sacramento under the name Kissy Wimps. In this episode they talk about Josue's show "Josue Makes Your Dreams Come True" (tm) and we talk about how to get swoll at the gym among other things. So sit back relax and en…

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Ep06 Kelly Part 2 59:52

5y ago59:52

59:52

Finally, the last part of the interview with Kelly Jackson! Join host Charlie Charm and cohost Nikki Charm Maraviglia, in an interview with Smile and Nod alumni, Kelly Jackson, where they all talk about toilet paper, improv inclusiveness and youtube videos from the mid-2000's. This episode doesn't hold back, with a total time of 1 hour. So sit back…

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Ep05 When Will They Edit For Me? 31:29

5y ago31:29

31:29

Hey look! An episode where they talk about the things I feel in an improv scene! Host Charlie Charm, talks to Central Coast Comedy Theater improvisor Josh Conrad, about improv scenes that last tooooo long and what to do when you're in a scene that has lasted tooooo long. They then do an improv scene together - unedited - for your pleasure. So sit b…

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Ep04 Balancing Improv and School 26:02

5y ago26:02

26:02

Nikki is back! Host Charlie Charm and Nikki Charm Maraviglia talk in this episode about how they balanced school and improv. If you are currently in school and doing improv regularly, this is a really good episode for you. [We apologize for the background noise. Eventually we will get better equipment. Also this was recorded in a car.]--- Support t…

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Ep03 Kelly Smiling and Nodding. 36:19

5y ago36:19

36:19

In episode 3 of Running Joke, host Charlie Charm and co-host Nikki Charm Maraviglia interview improvisor Kelly Jackson of Santa Clara. Drinks are had, jokes are made and entertainment alchemized for all our wonderful listeners. Cheers and as host Charlie Charm says, stay hydrated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ch…

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Ep 02 Old Kissy Wimps 29:28

5y ago29:28

29:28

In this latest episode, host Charlie Charm interviews improvisor Jack Sheldon from Sacramento. Charlie and Jack talk about improv styles, character boxes, and improv group dynamics. At the end of the episode, Charlie and Jack play a round of Switch Interview - a classic short form improv game. Sit back relax and enjoy some goofy jokes on your favor…

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Pilot Test Test ep 01 21:10

5y ago21:10

21:10

In this episode, join improv host Charlie Charm in an interview with his wife about improv. Sit back relax and listen to our takes on what improv is about. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charlie-charm/support

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Cotton Dick 1:57:05

5+ y ago1:57:05

1:57:05

INTRO Josiah and Doug welcome their special guest Keith Brown, who suffers from cerebral palsy. He joins today’s episode to discuss Roast Battles, in particular the battle between Nicole Becannon and Joe Eurell, who also has cerebral palsy. HIP-HOP Keith shares his favorite rappers from back in the day. Doug professes his distaste for 2Pac. Josiah …

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