Jacob Reed and Me
by Same Name
Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy that blends the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show. In each episode, host Jacob Reed (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Funny or Die) answers life's biggest questions.... exclusively by tracking down other people named Jacob Reed. What begins as a simple search, quickly unravels into bizarre, unexpected adventures, as Reed uses unconventional methods to track down his namesakes and find common ground in the most unlikely places. Among the 751 Jacob Reeds he's discovered, Season 1 introduces the audience to a porn star, a teacher, a jazz drummer, an Italian impresario, a teenage crooner, and a waitress at a greasy spoon who wants absolutely nothing to do with us. Each encounter opens a window into a strange corner of the world, blending personal discovery with wild, unpredictable storytelling, as moving as it is hilarious. Hosted on Aca
Episodes
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The Departed
When Jacob discovers a Jacob Reed who died suddenly, he turns his attention to the deceased Jacob Reeds on his spreadsheet to confront death. In this emotional season finale, Jacob finds himself traveling hundreds of miles and facing the harsh reality of death in order to understand mortality,...
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The Musician
Jacob always wanted to be a Jazz musician, but quit music as a teen. To rekindle his dream, he tracks down jazz drummer Jacob Reed to rediscover the path not taken. But one Jacob Reed in music turns out to be just the beginning. Extra special thanks to The Baked Potato and The Blue Note for…
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The Heavyweight
Diagnosed with sleep apnea, Jacob is told the cure might lie in losing weight. To tackle it head-on, he reaches out to Bodybuilder Jacob Reed. But what begins as a fitness plan spirals into a raw reckoning with image, discipline, and the stories we tell about our bodies. This episode's ads are...
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Bonus: Jacob Reed and Me Live + The Town Show
Two special items for you this week: Clips from our live show + a long form interview and improv set with Jacob on The Town Show. Stream "Jacob Reed and Me: LIVE" here: https://www.dynasty.tv/products/jacob-reed-and-me-live-4-3-26-9-30pm-pt And check out The Town Show here:...
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The Porn Star... Part II
The search for porn Jacob Reed hits a wall—so Jacob hatches a new plan: make an audition tape to reach the production company himself. Going deeper down the rabbit hole, Jacob finds himself at the largest adult film gathering in the world, meets a man who named over 4,000 adult actors, and, in a...
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Bonus Interview: Jacob Reed and Danny O'Malley on The Podcumentary
We'll be back soon with more episodes but in the mean time, we're taking a quick break to let more people find out about our show. If you like the pod, please take a moment to tell a friend, entertainment journalist, celebrity, or TikTok influencer. And if you haven't yet, please rate and…
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The Porn Star
Decades after a cringey stint hosting a show for Playboy, Jacob still can’t shake the shame. So he sets out to find a Jacob Reed who fully embraced the adult industry — a porn star. Hoping for redemption, or at least perspective, Jacob confronts living with a past you can’t erase. Get early...
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The Head Case
When Jacob discovers another Jacob Reed who suffered a traumatic brain injury the exact same summer he did, the eerie parallels hit too close to home. Is it fate, coincidence, or something stranger? To find out, Jacob tracks down his namesake to discover how one summer—and one moment—can change a...
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The Economist
Feeling lost in an economy that seems designed to confuse, Jacob turns to the Internet for answers—and finds them in Jacob Reed, the AP Econ teacher turned YouTuber. Their private tutoring quickly veers off course when a stranger reaches out about a financial advice book allegedly written by…
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The Artist
On a hunt for graphic design jobs after a career setback, Jacob’s internet searches lead him to Sea Breeze II, a generic painting signed by Jacob Reed. This discovery launches an unexpected quest to crack the code of artistic success. Along the way, Jacob wades through the jungle of customer...
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Coming Feb 25th: Jacob Reed and Me
Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy docuseries blending the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show. In each episode, host Jacob Reed (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Funny or Die) tracks down someone who shares his name. And, to answer the big questions about his own life, Jacob...
About this show
Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy that blends the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show. In each episode, host Jacob Reed (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Funny or Die) answers life's biggest questions.... exclusively by tracking down other people named Jacob Reed.
What begins as a simple search, quickly unravels into bizarre, unexpected adventures, as Reed uses unconventional methods to track down his namesakes and find common ground in the most unlikely places. Among the 751 Jacob Reeds he's discovered, Season 1 introduces the audience to a porn star, a teacher, a jazz drummer, an Italian impresario, a teenage crooner, and a waitress at a greasy spoon who wants absolutely nothing to do with us. Each encounter opens a window into a strange corner of the world, blending personal discovery with wild, unpredictable storytelling, as moving as it is hilarious.
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