#23 - Just Trying to Be American

Mike goes live on YouTube on the Fourth of July! On this show, Mike reads comments from his reel on save the flat earthers, learns about the history of the Fourth, and reviews some of his recent comedy sets. Take a peek behind the comedy curtain with Mike on this oddly satisfying edition of JTP!  COMMENTS Comments from the “Save the Flat Earthers” reel Things get weird Applause break for Mike’s rendition of “Born in the USA” HISTORY OF THE FOURTH OF JULYi America the beautiful is free from tyranny We hold fake funerals for King George Blasting cannons off ships is the best fireworks finale ever! Those gassy Philadelphians started the celebration tradition for the fourth No more fireworks shows, we have drone shows now! See Salt Lake City, Boulder (Colorado) and La Jolla (California) all ditching fireworks to prevent wildfires.  Only drones can prevent wildfires Mike predicts Joey Chestnut will win the Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest in 2023 COMEDY REVIEW Comparing Missouri and Seattle Trailer Parks from my last audition at Laughs Comedy Club 5/18/2023 Mulleteers Chunk at Tacoma Comedy Club 7/3/2023 SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT No one supports this podcast episode but Mike forgets that no one does LINKS AND RESOURCES Tickets to Laughs Comedy Club Wednesday July 12 @ 8pm - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/660139664507 History of the Fourth - https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th Headlining Open Mic in Gig Harbor on Wednesday July 19 @ 8pm Free Show Support the Poddy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miketonyheath/support Buy A Commemorative JTP Mug - https://www.miketonyheath.com/merch