Native American Porn, Cancel Culture, and the Perils of Crowd Work

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Navigating Comedy: Native American Porn, Cancel Culture, and the Perils of Crowd Work

In this episode of the Jokes by Jo show, hosts Josiah and Doug dive into the complexities of stand-up comedy, sharing personal experiences and challenges with open mics, tricky audiences, and reading a room. They address the balance of edgy humor without offending and how social media, especially TikTok, is shaping comedy. Josiah recounts getting reprimanded for a joke and the subsequent fallout, including a confrontation with fellow comedian Jake Walbert. Coco humorously plots her takeover of the show while Doug and Josiah handle an interruption. Packed with stories, lessons, and honest reflections on the comedy grind, this episode is a candid look at the highs and lows of pursuing laughs on stage.

00:00 Podcast Feedback and Introduction
00:50 Technical Difficulties and Coco's Introduction
01:03 Stand-Up Comedy Challenges and Mishaps
02:34 Comedy Club Experiences and Confrontations
05:38 Coco's Secret Plot
07:13 Returning to the Comedy Club Discussion
08:00 Navigating Comedy Club Politics
17:15 Crowd Work Gone Wrong
22:53 Jake's Retaliation and Final Thoughts
26:00 Addressing the Pain
26:44 Reading the Room
27:23 Comedy Etiquette
28:16 Office Jeans Incident
29:05 Handling Criticism
29:56 Navigating Comedy Clubs
30:48 Raunchy Jokes at SteelStacks
34:49 The Art of Crowd Work
42:03 ASMR Date Story
49:23 Wrapping Up

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The Jokes by Jo Show: Dive into the world of humor with comedian Josiah James, comedian Doug McHizzle, and Co-Co as they bring you witty banter, edgy jokes, and hilarious anecdotes. Join us as we workshop jokes and refine our comedy craft. For more laughs and updates, visit jokesbyjo.com. Got a joke or feedback? Email us at podcast@jokesbyjo.com. Follow us on TikTok at @jokesbyjo and on Instagram at @jokesbyjo for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes fun!

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