WARNING: This podcast contains a lot of crazy talk (none of it serious). If you’re easily offended or prefer your humor safe and sound, hit that pause button now! You’ve been warned! 💀🔥 THE GUYS ARE BACK! The one and only Rob Conroy is BACK with Stephen Michael James—and they’re diving headfirst into the abyss of absurdity! Buckle up, because when these two get together, it’s like throwing a lit match into a dumpster fire filled with twinkies and regrets! 🔥🍩🤣 WHAT HAVE WE BEEN MISSING? 🔥 Trust us, the insanity is off the charts! From the Las Vegas Cybertruck bomber’s manifesto (what even is that?!) to the crazy rise of surveillance drones that seem to be popping up everywhere like a bad rash—seriously, is there a drone watching you right now? 🙈💥—nothing is off-limits! 🙌 Rob and Stephen tackle the jaw-dropper of Justin Trudeau stepping down, and what happens when, by some cosmic joke, he’s replaced by... wait for it... Jordan Peterson? Are we cheering for chaos or sanity here? 📉 LUIGI MANGIONE & UNITED HEALTHCARE 🤔 Let’s not gloss over the infamous suspect, Luigi Mangione, tangled up in the United Healthcare shooting. Is he a tragic figure or just another pawn in this wild game we call life? Rob and Stephen dive into this tangled web of madness, armed with heaps of sarcasm and a side of existential dread. 🍷💥 SEATTLE COMEDY HORROR STORIES 😂 Join them as they dissect Seattle comedy horror stories that’ll make you question everything you thought was real. Did that really happen, or are we all just stuck in some nightmare version of a sitcom? ☕ Stephen spills the tea (or is it blood?) on getting rejected from a local comedy club (yikes!) and faces the firing squad as Rob makes him confess the most “simp” thing he’s done for a laugh. Spoiler alert: It involves a dangerously deep dive into the Israel/Palestine situation and ChatGPT, because why not? 🤖🌍 What’s comedy without a little controversy? Don’t Forget to... 👍 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more madness! 📱 Follow Rob Conroy at @robconroy_inc 📱 Follow Stephen Michael James at @stephenmjcomedy #ComedySimp #RobConroy #StephenMichaelJames

🎙️ Welcome to Episode 30 of COMEDY SIMP! 🎉 Get ready for an episode that’s packed with laughter, surprises, and a sprinkle of chaos as your host Stephen Michael James chats with the mysterious and oh-so-entertaining comedian, Cruz! 🤔✨ 🌟 In this episode, Stephen and Cruz cover a hilarious range of topics, including: 💔 The closing of Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club - What went down, and why does it matter? 🎤 Stephen’s recent experience at Tacoma Comedy Club's New Year, New Jokes show - Was it a smash hit or a total trainwreck? 🤼‍♂️ A wild ride through 90s and 2000s professional wrestling - Get ready for some nostalgic moments that will have you reminiscing about your childhood! 🕵️‍♂️ Stephen tries to uncover Cruz’s mysterious background while also delving into branding and the art of “creating a character” in comedy. But watch out! Cruz’s patience starts to wear thin, leading to some hilariously awkward moments! 😅 🚽 And just when you think it can’t get any wilder, Cruz regales us with a side-splitting bathroom story from a recent visit to a girl’s house that you won’t believe! Trust us; you’ll be laughing so hard you might just snort! 💥🤣 But wait, there’s more! Cruz is not just a guest; he also hosts his own podcast, "I Like to Laugh," available on YouTube! 📺 Don’t miss out on more of his comedic brilliance and adventures! 🔗 Connect with us on social media for more laughs and updates: 👉 Follow Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy 👉 Follow Cruz: @marcus_cruz00 👉 Check out Cruz’s podcast "I Like to Laugh" on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cruz_i_like_to_laugh?si=GigBh2R-R5ZI9_eU Hit that play button, buckle up, and let’s dive into the wild ride of Episode 30! 🎧🔥 #comedysimp #Podcast #StandUpComedy

Get ready to laugh your socks off! Welcome to Episode 29 of Comedy Simp! As we countdown to midnight on 12/31/2024, host Stephen Michael James takes you on a hilariously heartfelt ride through a wild year in stand-up comedy. Buckle up! 🚀 This episode is a raw, unfiltered explosion of non-stop banter from Stephen for well over an hour! 🎉💬 Expect laughs, tears, and a sprinkle of chaos as he dives deep into the Seattle and Tacoma comedy scenes.

Here’s what you can look forward to: Sam Gross Tribute: Stephen reflects on the loss of his dear friend Sam, who kickstarted his comedy career at the Whiskey Mile in Kirkland, WA. 😢💔 In his honor, Stephen teams up with friend Jordan Macias to launch "Sam's Open Mic" – where laughter meets legacy! 🕊️✨ Heckler Showdowns: Get ready for wild stories about hecklers in dive bars! 🤪🎤 One unforgettable moment included witnessing a comedian throw water on a patron! Yes, you heard that right! 💦🙈 Talk about taking it to the next level! Comedy Venue Chronicles: Stephen spills the tea on the bittersweet closing of Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club. 😱🏳️ Rejection Diaries: His rejection from Laughs Comedy Club and Washington's Funniest Mammal Contest? Just fuel for the fire! 🔥💪 Podcasting Journey: Stephen shares the rollercoaster ride of launching the Comedy Simp podcast, co-hosted with the hilarious Rob Conroy! 🎢🎙️ It’s been an absolute blast! Stand-Up Appearances: Stephen's stand-up journey has included performances on various shows, including Cheri Hardman's podcast "Diary of an Ex Ho", PJ's podcast "Hell Yeah!", and many more across Seattle and Tacoma! 🌟 Name-Dropping Galore: Prepare for a wild ride as Stephen name-drops a ton of comedians throughout the episode! You won’t want to miss out on who he does or doesn’t mention! 🔥🙌 Hilarious Encounters: He’ll also share memorable moments and amazing interactions with fellow comedians that will leave you in stitches! 😂🎉 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Your support means the world and helps us build this quirky comedy community! 🌍❤️ Connect with Stephen on social media for more laughs and antics: Instagram: @Stephenmjcomedy 📸 YouTube: @Stephenmjcomedy 🎥 TikTok: @stephenmichaeljames 🎶 Thank you for joining Stephen in this emotional yet uproarious end-of-year reflection! Here’s to celebrating memories, laughter, and the legacy of friends in 2025! 🥳🥂✨ #ComedySimp #StephenMichaelJames #Podcast

🎤🎉 Welcome back to Comedy Simp! Episode 28 is here, and it’s an absolute rollercoaster of laughs! 🤣🎢 Host Stephen Michael James is joined by fan favorites Casey Judson and first-time guest Dennis AK, both of whom are the real MVPs of the Seattle comedy scene 🇺🇸✨. 😳 Get ready for wild stories that include: - Bar brawls that would make a UFC match look like a tea party! 💥🥋 - Hecklers who think they’re funnier than the comics (spoiler: they’re NOT)! 😤🎭 - The rollercoaster ride of growing up in Redmond and Seattle 🏙️, where skateboarding 🛹 was just one way to escape the craziness of life (and, yes, Dennis revealing how black culture stole his heart and brain! 🖤🧠). Dennis and Casey spill the tea 🍵 about their comedy heroes, like Richard Pryor and Norm MacDonald. But just when you think it can’t get any better, Stephen and Dennis trade off hilarious impressions of iconic black comedians like Katt Williams 🎤😂 and… wait for it… Bill Cosby. 😳🎭 (Trust us, it’s as wild as it sounds, and the laughs are nonstop!) But wait, there’s MORE! Stephen gives a heartfelt shoutout to a local comic 🔥 and delves into a “beef” that’s really more like a light chokehold—nobody’s throwing punches, folks! 🤼‍♂️😂 Also, in this episode, the guys answer the burning question: “Where’s the craziest place you’ve ever had to go Number 2?!” 🚽💩 Trust us, you might want to grab some popcorn 🌽 because the stories are THAT outrageous! Moving on, the convo gets spicy when they tread into YouTube censorship territory 🔒👀—like, how can we not talk about Kurt Cobain's cause of death? 🎸🤷‍♂️ When was the last time you got flagged for a little honesty?! As if that wasn’t enough, Casey drops the bombshell of how he literally ended up in a wheelchair for half of 2024! 😱🚶‍♂️💨 (Let’s just say, it’s a tale filled with more twists than a soap opera! 📺😂) An hour in, surprise guest Jordan Macias bursts through the door 🎉🚪 like he just won the comedy lottery! 🤑 They dive into their recent gigs, Thanksgiving family feuds 🦃👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and the chaotic joy that comes with being a comic in Seattle. And just when you think the party's over, the legendary Mike Devore slides in 🕺💨! Stephen turns the spotlight on him and Jordan (two seasoned comics ready to drop wisdom) for advice on his emotional rollercoaster ride of getting rejected from a local club after a year of back-and-forth correspondence. 📝🙄 (Can we say R-E-S-P-E-C-T?!) 🙌💔 🎉 This episode is JAM-PACKED with humor, chaos, and all the inside scoop from the Seattle comedy scene! 😂🌧️✨ So buckle up, grab your favorite snack 🍿, and dive into the hilarity that is Comedy Simp Episode 28! 💥👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit that bell 🔔👊 to stay updated with all the laughter and shenanigans from your favorite comedy crew! ------------------------------- Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy Mike Devore: @itsmikedevore Jordan Macias: @jordanmorechairs Casey Judson: @casejud Dennis AK: @dennisakcomedy ------------------------------- #ComedySimp #Episode28 #SeattleComedy #Number2Stories 😂🏙️🛹✨ 🎤📅💥💚

COMEDY SIMP: Episode 027 Welcome back to the Comedy Simp podcast! 😂🎉 In this wild episode, host Stephen Michael James is joined by the multi-talented J-Money—a comedian and street fighter whose epic matches you’ve probably seen on the YouTube channel, Streetbeefs Scrapyard! 🥊🔥 And returning for more laughs is the one and only Jake E Tee, the realtor turned comedy star—because who doesn’t love a guy who can sell you a house and throw down? 🏠💪 This week, the guys dive into the thrills of underground boxing and J-Money’s hilarious tales from the streets. 🎤💥 Get the inside scoop on the origins of Streetbeefs and how the Scrapyard came to be—spoiler alert: it involves more punches and laughs than a Tinder date gone wrong! 😅💔 But wait, there’s more! The gang reminisces about their childhood sports (before we were all just “adults” worrying about bills 💸), wild animal encounters that’ll have you questioning their sanity 🦁🐻, and the absurdity of first-class air travel. If you thought being bumped up to first class meant free mimosas, think again! 🍾✈️ They also tackle some serious topics like their comical experiences at The Comedy Voice—a comedy competition where they all faced off on different weeks. 💪🤣 Expect some epic tales of what went wrong, accompanied by “if onlys” and “next time I’ll...” Yeah, sure, next time you'll knock ‘em dead, right? 😏 Now, hold onto your funny bones because things take a punchy turn as Stephen tosses out the burning question of the day: Who would win in a fight—Adam Tiller or Jay Marks? 🌪️🔊 It's the ultimate showdown that’s got us all on the edge of our seats! Who needs pay-per-view when we can just watch two comedians argue about punchlines and potential body slams? 🤼‍♂️🤔 Jokes fly as they speculate who might come out on top. Is it the witty wordsmith with the sharpest comebacks or the guy who can probably bench press a small car? 🚗💥 The stakes have never been higher in the world of comedy—who knew LOLs could turn into KOs? And as if that’s not enough, Stephen brings up the recent Tony Hinchcliffe controversy that had everyone talking—and the guys weigh in on comedy, offensive jokes, and whether Seattle really can handle the heat! 🌶️💣 They conclude with a heartfelt note on the election, reminding all of us that, regardless of the outcome, we need to come together—because laughter is the best medicine! ❤️ 👉 Hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and smash that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode of hilarity! 😂 Join the convo in the comments! Who do you think would win in a fight—Adam or Jay? 🤔💥 Place your bets and let the trash talk begin! ------------------------------- STREETBEEFS SCRAPYARD: @streetbeefs_scrapyard https://linktr.ee/streetbeefsscrapyard ------------------------------- Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy J-Money: @jmoneycomedy Jake E Tee: @jakeeteecomedy ------------------------------- #ComedySimp #Podcast #StreetFighting #Comedy #UndergroundBoxing

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In this epic episode of Comedy Simp, Stephen sits down at Whiskey Mile with Seattle’s own Casey Judson for a night packed with laughs, stories, and behind-the-scenes comedy gold! 🎉 The guys dive into everything from handicapped comedians breaking barriers to their favorite podcasts that keep them inspired and laughing. They share hilarious memories of childhood sports glory (and fails!), discuss the art (and struggle) of producing comedy shows, and even take a nostalgic trip back to the 90s with a shoutout to The Mighty Ducks—Quack! Quack!

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The conversation keeps rolling with tales of Charlie Sheen, wild times, and “winning,” along with jamming out to old-school music and reminiscing about playing in bands. They also shout out local comic Mike Masilotti’s new book and share some larger-than-life stories about people from Texas, before highlighting their favorite female comics in the Seattle scene. 🤠📚🎸

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Then, the episode gets even better as featured comedian Corey Bennett jumps in, adding his own flavor to the night. Corey takes us through his journey from growing up in the closed-minded town of Shelton, WA, to making a name for himself on the comedy stages of Seattle and Tacoma. 🌲🏙️ Stephen opens up about being influenced by gay culture from an early age, while Corey talks about finding his voice on stage after years of doing drag and theater. They swap stories about performing in Olympia, the vibe differences between Seattle and Tacoma comedy, and share those unforgettable moments of being on stage for the very first time. 🎭✨

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This episode is a must-listen for comedy lovers, PNW locals, and anyone chasing their passion. Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a whole lot of heart!

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Casey Judson: @casejud / @caseyjudsonshouldbedead

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Casey Judson tears up the Garage, 6/10/2019

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COMEDY SIMP: Episode 025 Welcome back to another hilarious installment of COMEDY SIMP, the podcast where laughs meet nostalgia! 🌟 This week, your favorite Seattle comedian Stephen Michael James is joined by the talented Geoff Walker—the lead singer of bands like On the Last Day and Again and Again! 🎤🔥 Recorded just hours before the legendary Sam's Open Mic at the Whiskey Mile, this episode is packed with laughter, memories, and plenty of punk rock vibes! 🎸✨ The guys dive headfirst into the exciting news about the VANS WARPED TOUR making its triumphant return after a 6-year hiatus! 🚐💨 They discuss everything from the differences between the old Warped Tour and its new format, to the unique experiences of attending vs. performing, complete with wild tour stories and some good-natured venting about negative comments regarding the comeback. 🤷‍♂️💬 Expect plenty of speculation about what we can expect this time around! But that’s not all! 🎶 Geoff and Stephen also talk about the nostalgia of collecting physical media and why streaming just doesn’t capture the same magic 📼💿. Get ready for hilarious tales of Halloween costumes gone wrong 👻🎭, and the epic world of metal with discussions on Ozzfest and the iconic NOFX playing their final show! 🎤🔥 Adding to the fun, comedian Hans Cisneros joins the conversation about 30 minutes in! 🎉 He shares his insights on the Day of the Dead and how he feels about his culture being appropriated 🌎❤️. Stephen reminisces about being way too young to watch Tales from the Crypt, leading to a lively discussion on Mexican culture, Halloween traditions, and how these themes intertwine with comedy. 🎃😂 Whether you’re a music lover, a comedy fan, or just someone looking for a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone! 👉 Tune in now for a night filled with laughter, passion for punk rock, and a sprinkle of spooky! 🛎️✨ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy Geoff Walker: @the_gu1lt Hans Cisneros: @HansCisnerosComedy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ComedySimp #PunkRock #Halloween #SeattleComedy 🎤🎉

COMEDY SIMP: Episode 024 Attention, Comedy Simp lovers! If you’ve been searching for a podcast that blends humor with heartfelt conversation, look no further! In Episode 24, your insightful host, Stephen Michael James, Seattle’s comedic gem, navigates an engaging dialogue with the multifaceted Crispin Melchor—albeit after some unexpected freeway drama that keeps us all on our toes! 🚗💨 This episode is packed with profoundly insightful discussions, yet let’s be clear—you might not learn anything, because after all, they are just comedians! 🎭 Stephen and Crispin dive into the origins of Crispin’s intriguing name, reflections on their initial forays into stand-up, and the delicate dance of maintaining work/life balance in the unpredictable world of comedy. Crispin draws from his San Antonio heritage to shed light on local culture, while Stephen humorously critiques how Sacramento borrowed Woodland, CA's town slogan. As they traverse these topics, they confront the pressing issue of perceived diversity in Northern California, making for a conversation that is both humorous and illuminating. 🌍✨ But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Former Oregon Duck and cherished guest Nick Cody joins the mix, steering the discussion into an exploration of comedy and the spine-tingling realm of horror films just in time for the Halloween season! 🎃👻 Their camaraderie fuels a rich dialogue that leaves you both laughing and reflecting on the nuances of life, art, and the eerie joys of October. To wrap things up, Stephen dedicates the last segment to listener mail, transforming your questions and thoughts into a vibrant discussion. 📬 This blend of humor and insight makes this a must-listen episode that you will not want to miss! 👉 So, don’t hesitate! Hit that play button NOW and immerse yourself in a captivating blend of wit and wisdom—no guarantees on the wisdom, though! 🎧 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stephen Michael James: @stephenmjcomedy Crispin Melchor: @crispinmelchorcomedy / @crispincomedy Nick Cody: @nickrcody / @NickCodyComedy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #ComedySimp #Podcast #StephenMichaelJames #CrispinMelchor #NickCody #HorrorMovies #Halloween #ComedyPodcast #ListenerMail #EngagingConversations #SeattleComedy 🤘