Bad Times, Good Stories

Joe Flanders
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Every Tuesday a guest talks with host Joe Flanders about an embarrassing, awkward, or straight up bad time from their life that may not have been funny in the moment...but is now.  

  1. 6d ago ·  Video

    A Blizzard, a Hitchhiker, a Funeral - Lonny Eagleton

    Hey y'all! — Joe here. In this episode Lonnie Eagleton (Bassist for Black Veil Brides) talks about two ridiculous encounters with strangers -- one a roommate he hardly knew and the other, a hitchhiker he was too nice to ignore...while driving through a blizzard...on the way to his grandfather's funeral. You'll find out why he slept with his rental car keys clutched in his hand at a dingy motel, how he went from coffee shop gigs with no audience to playing in front of tens of 1000's of roaring fans, and the lovely greenery in his apartment.  Follow Lonny on Instagram Email me at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  2. Oct 6 ·  Video

    Spider Man Punched in the Balls - Lee Gordon

    Hey y'all! — Joe here. Today comedian Lee Gordon and I talk about expectations vs reality. Lee's high expectations led him to (trying) to join a frat, taking a gig working as Spider-Man at kids birthday parties, and thinking he could pull off three dates on Valentine's Day...none of the events went as Lee had hoped.  Follow Lee at @lgordon9 Please leave a review! It helps grow the show and will make you feel incredibly accomplished, as you should.  Email me @ badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  3. Sep 29 ·  Video

    Naked and (not) Afraid - Brooklyn Jones

    Hey y'all! It's Joe — this week on the show, guest Brooklyn Jones found herself and her naked, half asleep mother locked out of their apartment, at 2am in New York City. The shananigans that follow are truly a hoot.  Brooklyn also talks about living with her mom, weird ghost sightings, and the sitting next to Busta Rhymes for two hours.  Be sure to follow Brooklyn on IG @itsbrooklynjones Shoot me an email at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  4. Sep 22 ·  Video

    1st Down and Fail - "C-Bazz" Fort

    Hey y’all! It’s Joe — this episode is a funny, honest conversation with comedian “C-Bazz” Fort about the night he got pulled into a wild VIP party with newly paid NFL players, blacked out, and woke up at a Denny’s to 80 missed called from his (now ex) wife and newborn baby.  C-Bazz looks back on the absurdity of that night, how humbling it was, and how it became one of those moments that forced him to grow up a little. We also talk about making mistakes, learning from them, and why he doesn’t judge people for screwing up — because pretty much everybody has a story they’d rather not relive. Follow C-Bazz on Instagram Email me at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  5. Sep 15 ·  Video

    Is That Red Paint or Blood?!: 20 Years Serving in the Military - Aaron Yankosky

    Hey y'all, it's Joe — this episode is a raw, funny, and honest chat with Aaron Yankowski, a 20‑year vet who was literally coming into San Diego the morning of 9/11 and later served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares wild, absurd, scary moments from him time in the military and how standup comedy became his way to cope.  Follow Aaron on Instagram @YankowskiComedy. Follow me on Instagram @flandangerous  Got a bad time that made a good story? Just want to say hi? Email me @ badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  6. Sep 8 ·  Video

    Date Night in Jail - Lin Sun Compani

    LINK IN BIO. Hey y’all! Joe here. — for my second episode back after a five year hiatus, I've got a funny, dare I say heartfelt conversation with 2x guest, comedian Lin Sun Compani about marriage, independence, self-sabotage, and getting arrested with her husband on date night. We talk about eloping in Vegas, learning to share your life with someone, spending the night in jail, and why couples who get arrested together stay together. Be sure to check out “Next Up, Lin Sun,” directed by Jane Alcala, which tells the story of Lin Sun, born in a refugee camp and descended from an entertainment dynasty erased by genocide; she reclaims her family’s legacy one joke at a time. Follow @NextUpLinSun to find the next screening!   Email: badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

  7. Sep 1 ·  Video

    Panic Attacks, Kindergarten Hennessy & a Lost Dream Job w/ Aaron Monte

    Hey y'all! Joe here. — I'm back after five years and this episode is a messy, funny look at being totally in over your head. I chat with comedian/former teacher Aaron Monte about kindergarten “Hennessy” dances, middle-school chaos, getting carted off in an ambulance, and even getting fired from what felt like a dream job.  Email: badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com  Check out Aaron's new standup special, Good Morning, Mr. Monte

  8. 06/17/2020

    #122: "See Where Your Biases Lie" - Martin Morrow

    Comedian and writer Martin Morrow talks with Joe about microaggressions and the importance of finding where the prejudice in all of us lies and working to let those things go. Listen to Martin's standup special, MAGIC OF THE CITY Read Martin's work on Medium  Follow Martin on Instagram

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Every Tuesday a guest talks with host Joe Flanders about an embarrassing, awkward, or straight up bad time from their life that may not have been funny in the moment...but is now.  

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  • Creator
    Joe Flanders
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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    Bad Times, Good Stories