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EPISODE · Nov 1, 2025 · 25 MIN

Bald In Denial with Josh Edelman

from Banging It Out with Elke Thoms · host Elke Thoms

Comedian and filmmaker Josh Edelman fought back against losing his hair by shaving his head at the end of his upcoming comedy special, but is now letting what's left grow back. Despite acknowledging that he looks cooler with a shaved head, he's still hanging on. Elke and Josh debate the virtues of hair that grows like vines versus sheds glitter, and Josh recalls the time a girl he wanted to impress was a little too excited to shave his back hair.FOLLOW JOSH EDELMANInstagram: @joshedelmancomedyTikTok and X: @theedelmeisterJosh Edelman is a comedian and filmmaker. He directed the New York Times "Best Comedy Doc of 2021 "Mentally Al" about cult comedy legend Al Lubel. He runs the LA Comedy Underground that produces a number of the best comedy shows in Los Angeles including Well Dressed at The Hollywood Roosevelt & Undiscovered Genius at the Hollywood Improv. His new comedy special "The Jew Rogaine Experience" with 800lb Gorilla is available to stream on YouTube.FOLLOW BANGING IT OUT + ELKE THOMSInstagram: @bangingitoutpod + @elkethomsTikTok: @elkethomsBANGING IT OUT CREDITSCreated and Produced by Elke ThomsMusic by Chloe Grace Kinnon and Austin LutherArt by Nat JeanArt Photography by Stephanie Girard

Comedian and filmmaker Josh Edelman fought back against losing his hair by shaving his head at the end of his upcoming comedy special, but is now letting what's left grow back. Despite acknowledging that he looks cooler with a shaved head, he's still hanging on. Elke and Josh debate the virtues of hair that grows like vines versus sheds glitter, and Josh recalls the time a girl he wanted to impress was a little too excited to shave his back hair. FOLLOW JOSH EDELMAN Instagram: @joshedelmancom...

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Comedian and filmmaker Josh Edelman fought back against losing his hair by shaving his head at the end of his upcoming comedy special, but is now letting what's left grow back. Despite acknowledging that he looks cooler with a shaved head, he's...

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