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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2021 · 1H 6M

Humor as a Mirror with Josh Blue

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Comedian, Josh Blue, sat down with Erik and Jeff at our studio in Golden, CO to discuss his career as a comic who happens to have cerebral palsy. Following his groundbreaking win on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. His story has been featured on Fox, CBS, ABC, MSNBC,  and CNN.  He was the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, was named Best Winning Reality Show Guest on Live with Regis and Kelly, and made standout appearances on Comics Unleashed. Recently, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He also just recorded his fifth-hour special at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. Critics have said Josh is not a cerebral palsy comic; he’s a comic who happens to have cerebral palsy. However, his closest friends describe him as “a d-bag.Resources:Cast your vote for Josh on America’s Got Talent “AGT” app on your phone or head to NBC.com/AGTVote.Check out more on Josh's website: https://www.joshblue.com/ Follow Josh on FB and Instagram 

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Content Warning: Profanity and Adult Content This week we are sharing an episode we recorded with comedian, Josh Blue right before COVID hit. Now more than ever we can use Josh's joy and humor as we are still navigating the pandemic and our “new normal.” And, since we spoke to Josh last we’ve got some news! Josh has been competing in this season -#16- of America’s Got Talent and has made it all the way to the semi-finals! Watch Josh and make sure to vote for him TONIGHT. You can cast your vote for Josh on America’s Got Talent “AGT” app on your phone or head to NBC.com/AGTVote. We’re rooting for you, Josh! Enjoy today’s episode and some laughs before the holiday weekend.

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