Tammy's Boy Podcast

Tammy's Boy Podcast

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Comedy Interviews

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we usually only get two examples. Comedian Jon Carden asks comedians and entertainers one simple question—“Who raised you?” The answers reveal the funny, messy, and sometimes painful truths about parents and how they shape who we are today.

1d ago

Dad was a Jewish Wedding DJ | Sami Blumenthal

Stand-up comedian, viral content creator with over 20 million views, and registered dietitian Sami Blumenthal joins Jon Carden for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about childhood, family, comedy, creativity, and learning to embrace who you are. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Meet Sami Blumenthal 03:10 – Going Viral Before Fame 08:40 – Comedy, Body Image & Food 16:50 – Therapy, Self-Reflection & Growth 25:05 – Childhood Memories That Last 35:30 – Growing Up With a Bar Mitzvah DJ Dad 48:10 – Family, Divorce & Acceptance 1:02:15 – Relationships, Expectations & Healing 1:19:30 – Dating, Comedy & Finding Balance 1:42:45 – Final Thoughts & Advice for Life 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Sami Blumenthal Instagram: @iamsamibee ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #samiblumenthal
Aug 5

She was BLAMED for the DC Blackhawk Crash | Jo Ellis

Former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot, CNN contributor, and The Daily Show panel guest Jo Ellis joins Jon Carden for one of the most fascinating conversations ever featured on Tammy's Boy. Jo shares the incredible journey from serving as a Black Hawk pilot to pursuing stand-up comedy, opening up about growing up in a deeply religious household, homeschooling, military service, family, parenting, identity, faith, resilience, and what it means to keep moving forward after life takes an unexpected turn. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 00:00 – Meet Jo Ellis 03:12 – Breaking Into Stand-Up Comedy 09:05 – Growing Up in a Religious Home 16:10 – Faith, Questions & Finding Your Own Path 24:40 – Military Life & Becoming a Black Hawk Pilot 34:15 – Parenting, Identity & Family 44:55 – Lessons From Army Aviation 57:50 – When Life Changed Overnight 1:06:05 – Comedy, Healing & Starting Over 1:15:20 – Parenting Advice Everyone Should Hear 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify | Apple 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Jo Ellis Instagram: @joellisreally ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #quintonjones #Joellis #Trans #LGBTQIA+
Jul 31

Framing the weird kid with John Hoeft

Comedian John Hoeft joins Jon Carden on Tammy’s Boy for a thoughtful, hilarious conversation about growing up with genuinely supportive parents — and why that can still leave you unprepared for the real world. John shares stories about trust, guilt, discipline, honesty, and navigating life when your foundation at home was actually solid. From childhood memories to awkward teenage moments, rebellion that barely counts, and learning how to handle conflict as an adult, this episode explores how parenting shapes identity in unexpected ways. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Want BONUS CONTENT? Check out the PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TammysBoyPodcast ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!!📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 – Welcome back to Tammy’s Boy 01:10 – John Hoeft takes the couch 02:45 – Growing up with supportive parents 05:20 – Why being loved doesn’t mean being prepared 08:10 – Childhood trust and emotional honesty 11:30 – Discipline without fear 14:00 – Guilt as a motivator 17:20 – Trying not to disappoint your parents 20:40 – Early rebellion that barely counts 24:10 – Learning how to handle conflict 27:30 – Comedy as a survival tool 31:00 – Parents as real people 34:20 – Why no parent gets it perfect 38:10 – What good parenting actually gives you 42:00 – Adulthood lessons nobody teaches 45:30 – Reflecting on childhood with gratitude 48:20 – Final thoughts & where to send your stories 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday at 12 PM CST 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ John Hoeft Instagram: @johnhoeft Youtube: @JohnHoeftComedy ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: coltycolt #JohnHoeft #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting
Jul 30

The Frank Lucas of Chicago | Quinton Jones

Stand-up comedian, Chocolate Sundaes standout, University of Michigan National Championship cheerleader, and touring comedian Quinton Jones joins Jon Carden for one of the funniest and most honest conversations we've had on Tammy's Boy. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 – Meet Quinton Jones 03:10 – Losing Nearly 100 Pounds 09:35 – Growing Up in Detroit 16:05 – Life With a Single Mom 24:30 – The Truth About His Father 33:20 – Childhood, Confidence & Identity 42:10 – Comedy, College & Reinventing Himself 51:30 – Setting Boundaries With Family 1:03:10 – Lessons Every Parent Should Hear 1:14:20 – Marathon Goals & What's Next 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Quinton Jones Instagram: @qkillem ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #quintonjones
Jul 15

The Pressure of Being the "Perfect Kid" | Gretchen Dietz | Tammy's Boy Podcast

Stand-up comedian, touring performer with Sophie Buddle, and Austin comedy favorite Gretchen Dietz joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about growing up with strict educator parents, chasing perfection, earning a PhD, and ultimately walking away from the life everyone expected her to live. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! 00:00 – Meet Gretchen Dietz 03:10 – Growing Up With Two Educator Parents 09:15 – Small Town Life & High Expectations 18:20 – Basketball, Competition & Identity 28:05 – Strict Parenting vs Self-Discipline 37:50 – Family Traditions & Childhood Memories 48:45 – From PhD to Stand-Up Comedy 59:10 – Learning to Live Life on Your Own Terms 1:08:15 – What Makes a Great Parent? 1:13:00 – Gretchen's Advice Every Parent Should Hear ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Gretchen Dietz Instagram: @gretchendietz_ ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #gretchendietz
Jul 8

Ronaldo Mercado met his DAD at a HOOTERS! | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

Kill Tony standout, Sunset Strip Comedy Club comedian, and touring stand-up comic Ronaldo Mercado joins Jon Carden on Tammy's Boy for one of the funniest and most unexpectedly heartfelt conversations we've had. Ronaldo shares what it was like growing up with a hardworking single mother, navigating multiple father figures, finding identity between different cultures, and discovering comedy as an escape. Along the way, Jon and Ronaldo trade hilarious stories about childhood chaos, family traditions, Christmases that looked different every year, BMX adventures, first jobs, and the people who unknowingly shaped who they became. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 00:00 – Meet Ronaldo Mercado 03:15 – The Most Comfortable Podcast Studio? 07:50 – Growing Up With a Single Mom 14:05 – Bar Fights, Tough Love & Childhood Memories 22:10 – Meeting His Biological Father 30:45 – Mexican Family Traditions & Christmas Stories 41:20 – Discovering Stand-Up Comedy 52:45 – School, Identity & Finding His Path 1:07:40 – The Christmas That Changed Everything 1:22:20 – The Parenting Advice Everyone Needs to Hear 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Ronaldo Mercado Instagram: @ronaldosucks ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #ronaldomercado
Jul 1

Standup Comedy in China? ft. Peter Angelo | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

Don't Tell Comedy performer, international touring comedian, and Tokyo Comedy Bar regular Peter Angelo joins Tammy's Boy for a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about growing up in Connecticut, family, hard work, traveling the world through comedy, and why parents should encourage their kids to chase impossible dreams. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit ❤️ LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! ✍️TELL US YOUR STORIES!!! 📝If you have crazy stories about your parents, EMAIL us or leave a COMMENT and we will breakdown your family chaos ON THE AIR!!! 📧 EMAIL: tammysboypodcast@gmail.com 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 00:00 Welcome to Tammy's Boy 02:05 Meet Peter Angelo 06:40 Growing Up in Connecticut 13:00 Family, Sports & Childhood 20:15 The Household That Built His Work Ethic 27:15 Comedy, Travel & Performing Overseas 35:05 China vs. Japan: Cultural Surprises 43:10 Family Dynamics & Growing Up 51:15 Sports, Competition & Childhood Dreams 1:01:20 The Parenting Advice Every Parent Needs 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Peter Angelo Instagram: @metalpetecomedy ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #peterangelo
Jun 24

To Senegal, France, and Bak! ft. Bak Zoumanigui | Tammy's Boy Podcast hosted by Jon Carden

Comedian, entrepreneur, and creator Bak Zoumanigui joins Tammy's Boy for an unforgettable conversation about growing up between cultures, navigating identity, and learning life lessons from an extraordinary father. Bak shares his journey from Senegal to France and eventually Texas, what it was like being one of the only black families in a small French town, and how his parents worked to preserve their culture while helping their children succeed. He also opens up about fatherhood, raising curious kids, building meaningful relationships, and why perspective may be the most valuable thing we can teach the next generation. If you laughed, cried, or felt seen — hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. It really helps indie comedy podcasts grow! Leave a comment with your Tammy's Boy question and we will read them on the air!!! 00:00 Introduction & Meet Bak Zoumanigui 02:30 The Story Behind His Unique Name 08:22 Growing Up in Senegal and France 15:59 Moving to Texas at 16 Years Old 20:19 A Father Who Built a Legacy 25:04 Mentors, Family & Life Lessons 37:20 Living Up to Great Expectations 41:25 What Success Really Means 49:18 Parenting, Family & Cultural Values 1:11:35 The Best Parenting Advice You'll Hear 🎧 Listen Everywhere: YouTube | Spotify 📅 New Episodes Every Wednesday 🎙️ Hosted by Jon Carden 💌 Contact: TammysBoyPodcast@gmail.com 👉 FOLLOW❗️ ⭐️ Bak Zoumanigui Instagram: @recordplaylive Instagram: @thefeedbak Fathers Book: Kungolo Baa: African Wisdom in the Spirit of Modern Leadership Link: https://www.amazon.com/Kungolo-Baa-African-Wisdom-Leadership/dp/B09TDS26KD ⭐️ Jon Carden Youtube: @Goingtothejon Instagram: @goingtothejon ⭐️ Tammy’s Boy Podcast Youtube: @TammysBoyPodcast Instagram: @tammysboypodcast TikTok: @tammysboy ⭐️Producer: Colt Garrett Instagram: @_coltycolt_ #joncarden #tammysboypodcast #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #parenting #BakZoumanigui

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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world, and we usually only get two examples. Comedian Jon Carden asks comedians and entertainers one simple question—“Who raised you?” The answers reveal the funny, messy, and sometimes painful truths about parents and how they shape who we are today.

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Tammy's Boy Podcast
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2026
Episodes

50
Rating

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© Jon Carden
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