33 episodes
Jehovah Boy with Doug Smith Doug Smith
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5.0 • 34 Ratings
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Comedian Doug Smith, a former Jehovah’s Witness, searches for the silver linings in growing up inside of a doomsday cult through conversations with other artists that had challenging experiences of their own.
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Katie Boyle
Doug welcomes pagan Irish comic Katie Boyle to the show to discuss superstitions, near death experiences, and eating a cat’s nuts. They speak a little differently across the pond so get out your glossary and strap in for some good crack! Check out her podcast The Shift on all platforms. | Katie |Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok & YouTube: @katieboylecomicWebsite: katieboylecomic.com| Doug |Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok & YouTube: @whodougsmithWebsite: dougsmithcomedy.comJoin the Patreon!Emai...
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Usama Siddiquee
Doug welcomes hilarious comedian and actor Usama Siddiquee to the show to discuss his Muslim upbringing and complete ignorance of the opposite sex. It wasn’t till he moved to NYC to immerse himself in club drugs and one night stands that he found true enlightenment. Check out his podcast Mango Bae available on all platforms! | Usama |Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok & YouTube: @usamastandsupWebsite: usamastandsup.com| Doug |Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok & YouTube: @whodougsmithWebsite: dougs...
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Olga Namer
Doug welcomes comedian and former Orthodox Jew Olga Namer to the show! As the black sheep of her devout family, she still serves as an asset, flipping light switches and changing channels for her parents on Shabbat. Her attempts to embrace life on the outside are peppered with all the guilt, shame and fear of a sheltered upbringing, but Doug encourages her to lean into the rebellion with a little shoplifting. | Olga |Instagram: @olganamerWebsite: olganamer.com| Doug |Instagram, Twitter, Tik T...
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Kevin James Doyle
Doug welcomes friend and fellow comic, the solo show aficionado himself, Kevin James Doyle to the show! A product of a squeaky clean Christian upbringing, Kevin abstained from immorality (nuthin' but butt stuff 'till the age of 30) in an effort to save himself for marriage. When his bride-to-be breaks his heart he rebounds with a foreign straphanger, only to endure an outbreak so vicious, there was no doubt it was retribution from above. Make sure to check out all 3 of Kevin’s new specials dr...
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Doug Gets Converted
Doug welcomes a real live Christian pastor to the show! Pastor Caleb Clardy from Trinity Grace Church in Brooklyn, NY explains what makes a church non-denominational, why he isn’t covered in bad tattoos, and how some righteous merch might rope in some newcomers. He even entices Doug to attend a service with the promise of a post-sermon dodgeball game and an artisanal pickle from the neighboring farmers market.| Pastor Caleb |Instagram: @trinitygracechurchFacebook: tgcparkslope| Doug |Instagra...
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Dina Hashem
Doug welcomes hilarious NYC comic Dina Hashem to the show! Though raised Muslim in suburban NJ, Doug and Dina had a parallel upbringing… overbearing mothers, a guilty conscience ruled by fear, and covering up a double life with the skill set of a CIA operative. Check out Dina’s debut standup special, “Dark Little Whispers” now streaming on Amazon Prime. | Dina |Instagram: @dinahashem_Website: dinahashem.com| Doug |Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok & YouTube: @whodougsmithWebsite: dougsmith...
Customer Reviews
Jw1914
You know your in a cult when your password is jw1914. My adult sons shared your great podcast with their momma (me). Baptized Jan. 28 1989. Oh yea another reason you might be in a cult. Remembering your baptism day🙄. Thanks Doug
Makes you laugh & cry
Love a podcast that isn’t scared to get deep. Each guest brings something different to the table but with a common theme of hardship and triumph. Doug is a fantastic interviewer with super interesting stories of his own!
Great Guests. Amazing Conversations
Doug is an excellent interviewer and host. He treads carefully through difficult topics with his guests while making sure the mood never gets too heavy. As a fan of comedy, I love hearing some familiar guests talk about their lives in a way they wouldn’t on any other podcast. I also love being introduced to new comedians and performers. Doug has stated that he wants this podcast to help people through difficult times and show people there is brightness on the other side of trauma and tragedy. I am certain that this podcast will do exactly that for many. His personal stories are simultaneously heartbreaking and hilarious. I highly recommend this podcast for comedy fans and anyone struggling with trauma, tragedy or simply looking for inspiration in a world of uncertainty.