Joel Radio #253: His Masterpiece
Dec 5th
Comedian Ted Moss returns, although it’s best to describe him as artist Ted Moss for the purposes of this show. Ted painted a portrait of his comedy buddies, including Joel, and while it doesn’t suck, Joel has some questions. Why are there no faces? Why is Joel on a box? It’s an odd thing to do, but that’s Ted! Always entertaining. Also, the guys talk about the traits of good comedians, comedy cliques, and Joel’s theory on why people don’t come back to comedy shows. If you’re producing a comedy show, you need to listen to this! Plus a deep dive review of The Irishman, Joel digs The Mandalorian, Ted ruins the great film Parasite for himself, The Farewell is a snoozer, Bikram is an asshole and much more.
Can you spot Joel among the luminaries in Ted’s painting?
Joel Radio #252: Comedians in Cars Flipping Over
Nov 15th
Being a road comic is a dangerous job sometimes, as you’ll hear on this show. Comedian Billy Ray Bauer returns to tell of a harrowing car accident he was involved in while traveling to a gig in Upper Michigan. Yes, it involved winter weather, but it was on November 1st! Hear Billy’s story, his stories of other road accidents in 35 years on the road – deer are not kind to Billy – and Joel’s closest equivalent road story which isn’t a big deal, but does feature hillbillys and a fire truck. Also, some good advice for new comedians on how to find work. Turns out befriending older comedians will get you far! Plus, Mrs. Fletcher gets pervy on HBO, Motherless Brooklyn gets reviewed, the movie dog lovers must avoid, and Joel’s “Fuck China” documentary double feature is ready to ruin your good time.
The actual car after Billy’s accident. Note the airbags. Scary stuff.
Joel Radio #251: Shorter Than a Marathon
Oct 25th
Joel is joined by Bill Hildebrandt, and returning fellow comic, Kevin Kramis on this week’s show. Kevin is fresh off running a marathon, a half-marathon anyway, and he tells us all about running and how the recent marathon record isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Also, a discussion about hair plugs, rugs and how newer techniques to restore hair must really suck -and they don’t fool anybody. Plus, why some tribute bands are better than others, Zombieland: Double Tap is a good follow-up, the Pavarotti documentary is recommended, Watchmen on HBO reviewed, and Joel gets completely ridiculed for saying the Biggest Little Farm is one of the year’s best films.
We’re only running in Marathons with a Subway
Joel Radio #250: Naming Names
Oct 10th
The Joker movie, while a work a fiction, shows that completely crazy people try stand-up comedy. So here, two stand-up comedians discuss the insane business of comedy, including shows that nobody shows up for, comics who might become real-life jokers, and wacky comedy show ideas that go nowhere. Guest Bill Hidebrandt talks about his movie theater comedy show, Joel sees some awful comics in a competition, and why everyone hates everyone else in comedy. Also, Joel’s review of Joker, a well-made film that isn’t for everybody. Plus, RIP Rip Taylor and Ginger Baker, Ghostbusters doesn’t hold up, and reviews of Undone, Diagnosis, American Horror Story, and hear what happens when Bill’s air drumming goes wrong.
RIP Rip Taylor. His hair died in 1972
Joel Radio #249: Fudge Makes It Better
Sep 27th
What happens when you dip a delicious cookie in delicious fudge? It makes a more delicious cookie, believe it or not. I guess that’s why the show is titled what it is, and why you should’ve dipped Joel and Corey in fudge before this show. Anyway, Ad Astra isn’t as good as other space movies, Corey goes Country for Ken Burns, Joel thinks Dancing With The Stars learned from wrestling, and Bill Burr is good at comedy. Plus, Joel’s humiliating Queer Eye mistake, Apollo 11 is fantastic, as is Netflix’s Unbelievable, and the big changes to pro wrestling start next week – hey, they saved that ’til the end. You’re welcome.
Not a real image from Ad Astra, but the cookies are worth a spacewalk
Joel Radio # 248: Of Norms and Organs
Sep 10th
It’s a massive catch-up episode of Joel Radio as Corey Hall returns to help Joel interview legendary Michigan comedian Norm Stulz backstage at the Comedy Castle, critique the new Dave Chappelle special and all the ensuing controversy, and possibly sell an organ. Norm tells some great stories and gives some great advice – young comedians, this is for you! And you’ll learn something about Dave Chappelle’s special, too. It’s good, but it’s just jokes. Everyone calm down. Plus, Joel shames Corey over not watching The Boys, the guys tell you which Amazing Johnathan documentary is the best, the boomer music movies get ranked, the new GLOW season stinks and much more.
Dave Chappelle, Norm and what is definitely not Corey’s organ
Joel Radio #247: Goodnight, Funnyman
Aug 20th
Veteran comedian Bill Hildebrandt joins Joel as a comedy legend as passed – Kip Addotta has died at age 75. OK, who the fuck is Kip Addotta? That’s an understandable question, but among other things, he was Bill’s connection to playing in Las Vegas, he recorded a bunch of popular comedy songs, released albums and was a frequent talk show guest in the 1970s. Bill shares his memories of Kip, his act, and why Vegas isn’t the same as it used to be. Also, Joel reviews Impractical Jokers live, and Gilbert Gottfried gets his gift at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Plus, comedy at a movie theater? Find out where it’s happening, and it’s probably a good thing as the movies suck right now. Find out who didn’t make it to the end of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood! He missed a good ending, anyway.
We’d eulogize Kip Addotta, if he’d only lettuce. RIP Kip
Joel Radio #246: Seinfeld’s List
Jul 24th
Jerry Seinfeld is the the nicest guy in comedy – unless you’re Bobcat Goldthwait, maybe. Joel and Corey Hall do an investigation into the comic with the weird voice that Seinfeld hates per his new episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee on Netflix. The named is bleeped out, but hear the reasons the guys think Jerry hates Bobcat and why he’s still angry even though Bobcat is successful and talented to this day. It’s weird comedy politics at play and an insight into showbiz jealousy and ego that Joel and Corey can relate to. Also, Jerry gets coffee with Eddie Murphy and it’s not that great. Nothing with Eddie is great anymore! Plus, comedians vs rap fans, Police Academy memories galore, which Murray brother is which, reviews of Pen15 on Hulu, the new, awful Lion King movie and Corey says The Farewell is a great film – even with Awkwafina.
An early picture of Seinfeld and Eddie Murphy getting coffee
Joel Radio #245: The Impossible Podcast
Jul 10th
This podcast had an orderly way of proceeding that was planned and prepared by Joel for your listening pleasure. Then Corey Hall decided to take a trip down podcasting memory lane and it went all wrong. The guys discuss the “old days” of podcasting in 2005, why some guys were more successful than others and Corey’s ideas for monetizing this show. Would you donate $5 to get some exclusive stuff from the guys? Let us know in the comments. Also, Joel went to an open mike with a decibel meter installed and it was a riot. How loud is not funny? Apparently any volume that night. Plus, gift shopping for Gilbert Gottfried, Corey eats an impossible burrito, Mad Magazine says goodbye, reviews of Stranger Things, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Aladdin, Euphoria on HBO and a full rundown of the Beatles-infused, sci-fi romance Yesterday. Includes a two-minute spoilercast ending, too!
Joel Radio #244: New Comics Same As The Old Comics
Jun 13th
Joel is blown away by the response of the last episode and has some updates on the whole Roseanne Barr fiasco. Hear about his resistance to go national with the story and how his radio home in Detroit has picked up on the story. He’s joined by Corey Hall and Bill Hildebrandt, the latter back from a comedian’s picnic that the other guys didn’t attend. Why do the “young” comics not hang out with the “old” ones? Why are there open mikes on weekend nights and why do veteran comics not like that? Those important questions get answered on this show. Also, one of the two Amazing Johnathan documentaries gets screened – maybe this wasn’t the “good” one? Plus, Corey’s sushi date, Swamp Thing gets cancelled, Joel tells you the best thing he’s watched all year, Dead To Me is for girls, reviews of Rocketman and Dark Phoenix, too.
Too many clubs. Even on the weekend. Don’t be that guy.
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