#163 - From Punk Rock Rage to Comedy Stage: Brad Doiron’s Journey

In episode 163 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with stand-up comic Brad Doiron. Brad's word for this episode is "Undecided," and we dive deep into what it means to embrace uncertainty and make bold moves in life. Topics we cover include: • Are We Ever Truly Decided on Our Path? • Starting Comedy at 33: The Late Bloomer's Perspective • Jokes We Can't Let Go Of • Mastering Punchlines: Reverse Engineering Your Jokes • Connecting Comedy: How to Thrive in New Scenes • Idolizing the Wrong People: Lessons Learned • From Punk Anger to Clarity: Brad's Unique Evolution Get inspired, laugh along, and learn the art of navigating comedy—and life—without a roadmap. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with comedians, creators, and inspiring guests every week! LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/Thejohnnyrogers APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-johnny-rogers-show/id1652119790 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeYAHbIbsxTf8UChBAUIy YOUTUBE: /@TheJohnnyRogersShow + everywhere podcasts are available Follow Brad Doiron on social media https://www.instagram.com/brad_doiron https://www.tiktok.com/@somepeoplesaybrad Follow Johnny Rogers on social media https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/ https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.facebook.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight https://www.twitch.tv/thejohnnyrogers https://www.spoti.fi/3uGt9U9 👕 GET MERCH: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4 00:00 Introduction and Early Life 01:22 Welcome to the Johnny Rogers Show 03:22 Comedy Beginnings and Influences 03:48 The Comedy Competition Experience 06:48 Challenges and Insights in Comedy 17:31 Bombing Stories and Lessons Learned 23:02 Writing and Performing Jokes 27:19 Embracing Silence on Stage 28:44 Comedy Club Pet Peeves 31:42 The Struggles of Canadian Comedy 39:10 Advice to My Younger Self 47:22 Navigating the Digital Comedy Scene 52:45 Wrapping Up and Future Plans #BradDoiron #Undecided #TheJohnnyRogersShow #podcast