I've Got Nothing To Say (but it's okay)

Episodes

1. 42

   042 - Heaven on the front porch

   Episode 42 should be special, shouldn't it? I mean, 42 has been, and continues to be, my family's favorite number. Long before Douglas Adams wrote about it in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, 42 was ingrained into my psyche. Shouldn't I be commemorating it somehow? Well, I guess this summary...

   Dec 18, 2024

   5m
2. 40

   040 - 1980's Comedy Memories

   This 40th episode (without fanfare) was initially intended for my ears only. It was a journal entry. I was thinking about how The Comedy Store seemed so much bigger to me back in the 1980's, and wanted to capture my thoughts verbally instead of writing about it. After I finished recording, I...

   Jul 8, 2023

   9m
3. 39

   039 - Annual Episode

   Another annual episode. Why? Because I want to. With this episode, I get back to the original spirit/mission of my podcast. Namely, I just turned on the recorder and talked for an hour... with minimal editing involved (specifically, I added intro/outro music, paused once, and inserted a coupla…

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   Nov 26, 2022

   1h 02m
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   038 - Annual Episode

   The running gag continues. Another annual episode. How long will I keep doing this? I have no idea. This year's broadcast is a clip show, recorded in bits and pieces over 2020 and 2021. It closes with me doing stand-up at The Comedy Store to celebrate my 60th birthday, one month before we started...

   Nov 12, 2021

   1h 06m
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   037 - Annual Episode

   This podcast is now a running gag. A long con. What started in 2014 as an earnest attempt to do a weekly podcast has become the equally earnest joke of doing an annual podcast. Enjoy! [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

   Jan 20, 2020

   1h 00m
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   036 - Annual Episode

   Last January, when I recorded my first episode of 2018, I asked the prophetic question, “Will it also be my last episode of 2018?”. The answer turned out to be “yes”. Hence my use of the word “prophetic”. Now, after recording my first episode of 2019, I will not ask that same question. Instead, I...

   Jan 19, 2019

   1h 00m
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   035 - Envy is Stupid

   After doing 23 episodes in 2016, I only did one episode in 2017. My excuse? I don’t want to talk about it. What I do want to talk about is envy being stupid. So I do talk about it in this episode. I also talk about a bunch of other stuff. Interested? Intrigued? Incarcerated? Then please listen to...

   Jan 14, 2018

   57m
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   034 - Stand-Up or Sit-Down?

   In a parallel universe, I did a 3-minute set at The Comedy Store open mic tonight. In this universe, I sat on the toilet and talked to myself for 30 minutes. For what it's worth, I'd like to note that when I recorded this, I didn't intend on sharing it. I thought it was only going to be heard by…

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   Apr 24, 2017

   30m
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   033 - Continuing Comedy and Quitting Politics

   I had my best set since returning to stand-up. If it were any other night, that would have dominated this episode. But this wasn't any other night. It was election night. And, if I stick to my plan, it was the last night I give a shit about anything going on in the world outside of my personal...

   Nov 9, 2016

   28m
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    032 - Podcast Within A Podcast

    Unlike last week, there was no grappling this week with the decision of whether or not to call in for a spot at The Comedy Store's open mic. Why? I have no idea. I called. I got a spot. I performed. This episode was recorded before and after performing. It's a podcast within a podcast. Eat my…

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    Oct 31, 2016

    30m
11. 31

    031 - Comedy vs Couch

    Grappling (once again) with the decision of whether or not to call in for a spot at The Comedy Store's open mic (tonight). This time, the urge was triggered by going to see Ritch Shydner perform (last night). I'm leaning towards not calling, based on the simple 'HELL YEAH! or no' philosophy (from…

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    Oct 23, 2016

    49m
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    030 - No Training Required

    Acting, training (and not training), mini-staycation, politics (and avoiding it), withdrawing from the big world, internal goals (bigger on the inside), crappy YouTube videos, and happiness (while looking over my shoulder for a lightning bolt). [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Oct 4, 2016

    38m
13. 29

    029 - Beliefs

    I started the day -- with nothing to say -- and then I "came out" -- as an atheist -- (yay?) [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Sep 16, 2016

    35m
14. 28

    028 - Monthly Streak Continues

    Today's Agenda: Zen, Weird, Pokemon (Go), Door-to-Door, Clicking Noises (i.e., Misophonia). [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Aug 28, 2016

    46m
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    027 - Comedy Weekend

    Went to two comedy shows last weekend -- one planned (Louis C.K.) and one spontaneous (Lamont Ferguson). Aside from talking about that, I (once again) talk a whole lot about very little. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Jul 13, 2016

    18m
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    026 - Older and Wiser?

    Broadcasting from a dark garage, capturing a thought I had while taking a walk to watch the sunset. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Jul 2, 2016

    4m
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    025 - SHORTEST EPISODE EVER!!

    In a parallel universe, I did a 3-minute set at The Comedy Store open mic tonight. In this universe, I sat on the toilet and talked to myself for 3 minutes. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Jun 27, 2016

    3m
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    024 - Regularity

    The most interesting thing (to me) this week was having my best set at The Comedy Store since returning "home". I just hope this doesn't cause me to repeat my old pattern of trying to turn this into something more than it is. What is it? It is what it is. I'm not trying to build on "this". I just...

    May 25, 2016

    35m
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    023 - A Better Way

    Oprah's got nothing on me. In this week's episode of my podcast, I make MYSELF cry. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    May 18, 2016

    30m
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    022 - Have Fun

    Another episode with The Comedy Store's open mic at the (minuscule) core, and a bunch of tangential philosophizing around the (massive) edges. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    May 12, 2016

    43m
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    021 - Sickness and Health

    Don't listen to this episode if you're in a good mood. I was sick recently, and it got me to thinking a lot more about my ultimate demise. Some recent celebrity deaths didn't help matters any. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    May 4, 2016

    31m
22. 20

    020 - What?

    I'm here. It's now. I'm Joe. That's pretty much all I know. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Apr 14, 2016

    26m
23. 19

    019 - Be Nice

    In a parallel universe, I performed at The Comedy Store open mic tonight. In this universe (thanks to a special show replacing the open mic), I recorded a podcast episode (in my car) instead. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Apr 11, 2016

    47m
24. 18

    018 - Monday Afternoon Quarterback

    Last night, I did a 3-minute set at The Comedy Store's open mic. In today's podcast episode, I spend an hour talking about it. Actually, I spend most of the hour talking about tangential things that have occurred over the past 35 years... then I (eventually) talk about last night's 3-minute set....

    Apr 4, 2016

    1h 00m
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    017 - (My) Truth

    This episode is my antidote to the poisonous April Fools Day. Rather than spread stupid (and unfunny) "jokes" (i.e., lies), I take a deep-dive into some of my personal truth(s). Most notably, I pull no punches when it comes to my feelings about the two other surviving members of my family who…

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    Apr 1, 2016

    42m
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    016 - Sober(ing) Thoughts

    I didn't feel like doing anything, which (ironically) led me to doing this. One "serious" topic I talk about is my (relatively) new-found sobriety. Aside from that, I talk a whole lot about very little. And that, my friend(s), was the goal. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Mar 19, 2016

    53m
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    015 - Philosophizing

    Welcome back, stream-of-consciousness. Long time, no see. Actually, that's not totally true. Every episode has a dose of stream-of-consciousness. But this one is all about the stream. Which means it's back to being true to the title of this podcast [i.e., I've Got Nothing To Say (but it's okay)].…

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    Mar 15, 2016

    29m
28. 14

    014 - Feeling Excellent!!

    It's probably safe to assume that I'm not going to be the new voice of Jack (in the Box). So, I talk about that... and some other stuff (e.g., using my good microphone [to be professional and shit], the iTunes explicit tag, roaster coasters, pink/purple elephants, green cats, _not_ politics, and...

    Mar 5, 2016

    20m
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    013 - Feeling Existential!!

    Am I still thinking (and talking) about that "voice of Jack (in the Box)" thing? Yes, I am. But (hopefully) not for much longer. Like everything in life, this (too) shall pass. In the meantime, in this episode I'm focusing (somewhat) on the thought that hit me regarding how odd it is (to me) that...

    Mar 1, 2016

    20m
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    012 - Feeling Exhausted!!

    I'm living the old movie trope of the struggling actor waiting impatiently by the phone hanging on the wall in the hallway of his rat-infested tenement building. Every waking hour is spent thinking about receiving the "life-changing news" that I'm the one. The chosen one. The new voice of Jack…

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    Feb 26, 2016

    13m
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    011 - Feeling Excited!!

    Screw conventional wisdom. I'm excited. I had an audition today (a call-back, actually) to be the new voice of Jack (in the Box). Afterwards, I did the usual thing of keeping a cap on my emotions (because that's what you're "supposed to do"). But fuck that. I'm now allowing myself to be excited....

    Feb 24, 2016

    20m
32. 10

    010 - Whaddya Know?

    Yet another combination of music and talking. Mostly talking. Though the climax and/or focus is on songwriting. But before the climax, there's some foreplay involving stuff about alcohol (see "As Usual"). [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Apr 1, 2015

    17m
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    009 - Musical Meandering III

    Another combination of singing and talking. Mostly singing. And unlike the previous talking/singing installments, this one is purely cover tunes. No improvised songwriting. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Mar 29, 2015

    25m
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    008 - Musical Meandering II

    Does twice in a row make a habit? Probably not. It's like asking when a hill becomes a mountain. Habitual or not, this episode is much like last week's episode. That is, it contains more singing than talking. Part of the music is my own stuff off the top of my head, and part is covering other...

    Mar 4, 2015

    21m
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    007 - Musical Meandering

    This episode is a bit different. Even more different than the others. Aside from being the shortest episode, it's also more about singing than talking. I set out to record a very short song fragment (so I wouldn't forget it), and ended up keeping the recorder turned-on for a musical stream of...

    Feb 26, 2015

    21m
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    006 - Alcohol

    Topic, anyone? Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this episode actually has a topic. No more of that stream-of-consciousness crap. Well, actually, there's plenty of off-the-cuff stuff in between the planned words. But at least this episode has some structure. Whether or not that makes it more interesting...

    Dec 17, 2014

    58m
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    005 - Accidental

    This was an accidental episode. I was just going to record a note to myself about the fact that I didn't want to do an episode, and that I'm at a point in my life where I generally don't do things that I don't want to do... and (ironically) I ended up recording an episode. [Contact me via email…

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    Oct 11, 2014

    42m
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    004 - Unmotivated

    I'm not happy with this episode. I was not in the mood to do it, and it shows. I still feel it's important to share this because... something about artistic integrity, I suppose. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Sep 22, 2014

    30m
39. 3

    003 - Mulligan/Punt/Reboot

    Forget about the first two episodes. This is the true first episode. I call BS on myself about the zero expectations thing. Of course I have expectations! And to prove it, the episode closes with me setting the lofty goal of pursuing Chris Hardwick (aka The Nerdist) as a guest -- IF (and ONLY IF)…

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    Sep 15, 2014

    1h 01m
40. 2

    002 - Who knew?

    It's now officially a weekly podcast. Episode #2. Who knew? [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Sep 8, 2014

    1h 00m
41. 1

    001 - Kickoff!

    This week I get things started by turning on the voice recorder and challenging myself to talk for an hour. Next week, I'm challenging my beard to refrain from making any (annoying) scratching noises against the microphone. [Contact me via email at [email protected]]

    Sep 1, 2014

    59m