Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Olga returns to the Podcast for one of the funniest and most personal episodes yet. The conversation starts with marriage, prenup jokes, and wedding stories before diving into Obie's many phases throughout life, mood swings, and what it's really like being married to a comedian. Olga shares her honest thoughts on Obie's stand-up, his growth on stage, and the behind-the-scenes moments fans never get to see. The episode wraps up with stories from a recent comedy roast, hilarious name mix-ups, and a heartfelt thank you to everyone supporting the podcast. Remember to listen laugh and share

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, we're joined by Chicago comedian and host Dat Dam Deedee. She shares how she got started in stand-up, why hosting became one of her biggest strengths, and what it takes to build a lasting career in comedy.

We dive into favorite and overrated comedians, joke writing, dealing with critics, adapting to social media, crowd work, and creating content that connects with audiences. Deedee also opens up about overcoming cancer, staying motivated, collaborating with fellow comedians, and the relentless work ethic that's helped shape her career.

If you're a fan of stand-up comedy, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest conversations about chasing your dreams, this episode is for you. Remember to listen laugh and share

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the guys kick things off with Fourth of July fireworks, rainy weather, and grilling disasters before somehow ending up debating chicken nuggets, height, and the idea of leg-lengthening surgery. The conversation quickly spirals into movie talk, troublesome kids, celebrity scandals, bizarre crimes, and some unbelievable public health stories. To wrap things up, the crew reads one of the grossest listener submissions yet and shares details on upcoming comedy shows. It's another hilarious episode packed with random conversations, outrageous opinions, and nonstop laughs. Remember to listen laugh and share

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, comedian Oscar Carvajal joins the crew to share his 12-year journey from making music to pursuing stand-up comedy. The conversation dives into the sitcoms and comedians that inspired him, his Comedy Mount Rushmore, and his dream of creating his own sitcom. Oscar also opens up about his writing process, crowd work philosophy, roast battles, building friendships in comedy, and the realities of traveling for shows. The episode wraps up with fun discussions about sports, the World Cup, the NBA, and plenty of laughs along the way. Remember to listen laugh and share.

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, comedian Kyle Kanswick joins the crew for a hilarious, uncensored conversation about his start in stand-up, the comedians who shaped his style, and why controversial comedy still has a place on stage. The conversation goes everywhere—from writing jokes and unexpected fish tank disasters to true crime, relationships, favorite TV shows, unforgettable concert experiences, and psychedelic stories. It's a fun mix of comedy talk, personal stories, and ridiculous tangents that only the HOZ crew can deliver. Remember to listen laugh and share.

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew sits down with comedian Eric "Big Goose" for a conversation packed with laughs, stories, and insight into his comedy journey. Eric shares how he got started in stand-up, the comedians who inspired him, and how his style has evolved over the years while chasing bigger goals in comedy.

The conversation dives into childhood memories, hometown stories, bucket hat fashion, and Eric's unique method of writing jokes on cardboard. Things take a hilarious turn as the crew swaps stories about school fight clubs, unforgettable acid-trip experiences, fatherhood, live comedy, music collections, and the legendary Pink Floyd movie-sync theories. The episode wraps up with reflections on comedy milestones and the growth of the local comedy scene.

A fun and honest episode filled with comedy talk, life experiences, and plenty of laughs along the way. Remember to listen laugh and share

Welcome back to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. Freddie Fritz returns to the podcast for another hilarious and unpredictable conversation. The crew kicks things off by talking about the lost art of cursive writing before diving into everything from sports superstitions and World Cup parties to UFC fights and childhood backyard wrestling adventures.

Along the way, they share stories about painful childhood injuries, bizarre traffic encounters, stolen generators, U-Haul disasters, and questionable life decisions that somehow turned into great stories. The episode wraps up with classic Cadillac tales, spot-on voice impressions, and plenty of laughs as the crew reflects on some of their most memorable experiences.

If you enjoy comedy, storytelling, and completely random conversations that go off the rails in the best way possible, this episode is for you. Remember to listen laugh and share

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey. On this episode the crew sits down with comedian Fred E Fritz to talk about his journey into stand-up comedy, the comedians and shows that inspired him, and how growing up shaped his sense of humor. Freddie shares stories about childhood TV favorites, discovering comedy legends like George Carlin, and finding his own voice on stage.

The conversation takes plenty of hilarious detours into unforgettable pet stories, generational differences, Army life, working loss prevention at Kmart, favorite comedy movies, Kevin Smith films, and some truly embarrassing lactose-intolerance bathroom disasters. It's a fun, laid-back episode packed with laughs, nostalgia, and the kind of wild stories only comedians can tell.

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