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The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny

by Josh Denny

Cancelled Stand Up Comedian and Free Speech advocate Josh Denny is joined by guests each week to roast current events and make you laugh.

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Episodes

  1. WAKE UP CALL #11 w/Gavin McInnes

    Censored.TV founder Gavin McInnes joins us to talk about Josh’s new show “Next Week Tonight” on Censored.TV - Josh talks about his recent homosexual diagnosis of a brain tumor and how gay doctors require a 2nd opinion. We talk about the trans trend in schools and politics, and dive into the...

  2. WAKE UP CALL #10 w/Doni Anthony

    Arlington Texas DISRUPTIVE Mayoral race candidate Doni Anthony is here to talk about the current state of politics and race in America, and the American she’s campaigning to help create.

  3. WAKE UP CALL #9 w/AlisonWonderlandReturns

    We’re joined by viral Starbucks Anti-Mask sensation AlisonWonderlandReturns. You may have seen her viral video mocking Starbucks’ ridiculous drive-thru mask policies. We talk about the anti-mask movement, and what it’s like being conservative and working in Hollywood.

  4. WAKE UP CALL #8 w/Tim Young

    We’re joined by political comedian and commentator Tim Young! We talk about clawing out of the pandemic to start doing comedy this year, and what that looks like. We talk about the problems with the logic line of “private companies can do whatever they want.” We talk about Gina Carano, and how…

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  5. WAKE UP CALL #7 w/Ron Coleman

    We’re joined for this episode by attorney and tremendous free speech advocate Ron Coleman. We kick off this episode with Ron talking about his landmark Supreme Court case Matal v.Tam which set a precedent for re-appropriation of ethnic slurs in trademark & copyright law. We also talk about how...

  6. WAKE UP CALL #6 w/Thai Rivera

    We’re joined for this episode by the absolute greatest LGBT comedian IN THE WORLD…the one and only THAI RIVERA! We start out recapping how Josh’s Food Network show was just cancelled again. As woke as the Super Bowl was, we had a hard time not falling asleep. Josh is cancelled for being fat and...

  7. WAKE UP CALL #5 w/Karlyn Borysenko

    We’re joined for this episode by Dr. Karlyn Borysenko, and we she introduces to cancel culture in the fabulous world of knitting! Is there any place it WON’T go? Karlyn walks us through her walk from the left to the right and her support for Donald Trump. Karlyn walks us through the dangers of...

  8. WAKE UP CALL #4 w/Adam Yenser

    Conservative Comedian, staff writer and sketch performer for the Ellen Show, and host of the new “Cancelled News” Adam Yenser is here, and we have so much great stuff to cover. We talk about our start in comedy, and how Josh got his start with male strippers. Adam shares with us what it’s like to...

  9. WAKE UP CALL #3 w/Alex Elkin

    Comedian and winner of the prestigious 41st San Francisco Comedy Competition Alex Elkin is here! Alex brushes us up on a little comedy history, and we talk about making the leap to being a full time comic. Brie Larson thought about being gay one time, so obviously it’s stunning and brave. We talk...

  10. WAKE UP CALL #2 w/Lou Perez

    Fellow Locals Creator and Comedian Lou Perez joins us for this episode of #TheWakeUpCall and we kick things off talking about how comedy specials will inevitably change. We chat about how guys like Tim Dillon are disrupting the space, and how it ultimately benefits comedians, regardless of what...

  11. WAKE UP CALL # 1 w/Carl Spitale

    We kick off our first episode with guest Carl Spitale talking about BUSINESS, and particularly his new black owned business called “Black Owned Business.” What happened to Walter Jr? We cover today’s top stories which include horse racists and companies with products that have suicide benefits.

  12. #221 - The Final March

    The last episode of March of The Pigs. Josh and Neda talk about what’s next.

  13. #220 - Isaac Simpson and Josh give Thanks on Black Friday

    Writer, podcast, and provocateur Isaac Simpson is here, and we start off by talking Thanksgiving recipes and Turkey hacks. Get your sundial ready, because these brines take centuries. Josh has thrown out the recipe book, and starts telling people how to “season to taste.” Josh thinks food blogs…

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  14. #219 - Adam Yenser and Josh join the Hungry Crowd

    In one of our longest episodes yet, Josh sits down with Comedian and Ellen staff writer Adam Yenser, also known as Kevin the Cashier. We start off talking about Hungry Crowd, Toluca Lake’s newest cafe/restaurant, despite the unwanted adult supervision. Josh hits peak “Larry David” in his nuanced...

  15. #218 - Kenny Wiggins (KennyWiggins60) and Josh hit the Carving Board

    Los Angeles Chargers starting Right Guard Kenny Wiggins is here, and we get into sports really fast. We talk about the common misconceptions of NFL players. We talk about Kenny’s story from undrafted Free Agent to starter over 7 years (which is pretty incredible). We talk about the growing…

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  16. #217 - Sam Tripoli (@samtripoli) and Josh Eat Breakfast at Basecamp

    Sam Tripoli is here, and we get right into it. I’d attempt to make show notes but this one is all over the place. We talk Basecamp, a local hipster breakfast place in Josh’s neighborhood. We start out talking about the calls we missed over the years. We start off by naming names of the worst…

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  17. #216 - Tony Vinh (@TonyVinh) and Josh eat Ray's BBQ (for real this time)

    Tony Vinh is back, and we pick up where we left off talking Ray’s BBQ - spoiler alert: It’s the best. We talk about great food documentaries on Amazon Prime, Fires in Burbank, and Josh’s history with former Strikeforce fighter Brett “Da Grim” Rogers. We devolve into entitlement around human...

  18. #215 - Josh & Neda (@nedagheybi) Eat at Musso & Frank in Hollywood

    We’re finally back! After about two months off, we’re finally back! Josh returns with his girlfriend Neda after two months out of town filming #GinormousFood. Josh built a new studio in the apartment. We talk about Neda’s weak stomach, and where we poop and eat in our apartment. We celebrate…

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  19. #214 - Swapcast! w/The Meghan Jenkins Show

    #213 - SWAPCAST! with the Meghan Jenkins Show We’re doing something a little different on this episode of Pigs! This is a Swapcast with the Meghan Jenkins Show. Meghan had been trying to get me on her show for a while, and after spending a great day with her and Brian, we’re putting it out on…

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  20. #213 - Joe DeRosa (@joederosacomedy) and Josh get Beer Bellied

    We’re finally back in the UnPops studio with Adam Tod Brown after a few months off. Comedian Joe DeRosa joins us after eating a ton of food with Josh at a Korea-town favorite known as Beer Belly. Joe is struggling with the carb-load right out of the gate. Joe finds out that Adam and Josh are the...

  21. #212 - Emily Hanley (@emilyhanley) and Josh Break Down on La Cienaga

    Only one day after Josh bragged to Vanessa Johnston about the newness of his car, it breaks down on the way to Mexican food with comedian and actress Emily Hanley. We decided to record it, and share all the worst parts of a car breaking down in LA with all of you! It’s a million degrees (again).…

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  22. #211 - Vanessa Johnston (@vanessajohnstoo) and Josh Eat Jitlada

    Josh is joined by Vanessa Johnston for a super hot carcast after eating Thai food at Jitlada in Hollywood. Vanessa spent the entire lunch insisting Josh isn’t fat, and then begins the podcast immediately referencing his girth. We talk Jitlada, which is Johnathan Gold’s favorite Thai place…

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  23. #210 - Marc Summers (@Ibatvmc) and Josh meet up at Nate & Al's

    It’s #GinormousFood meets #Unwrapped as Josh sits down with legendary TV host Marc Summers. Neda joins us as we recap a delicious lunch at Beverly Hills’ own Jewish Deli, Nate & Al’s. Josh is already cheating on his Keto diet with Corned Beef Sandwiches. Marc and Josh talk about the best...

  24. #209 - Tony Vinh (@TonyVinh) and Josh talk Ray's BBQ

    We’re finally back, after a few weeks on the road filming food TV. Josh introduces comedian Tony Vinh to breadfaceblog on Instagram. Josh is confused by Asian food , and how on earth a woman that smashes her face into bread is verified before he is. Tony vents (his new name is Tony Vents btw)…

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  25. #208 - Adam Tod Brown (@AdamTodBrown) and Josh eat Gill's Indian Food

    We’re finally back to normal March of the Pigs episodes after doing all of our bite companions, which involved several technical difficulties that we troubleshoot in the beginning of this episode. Josh shares his recent battle with Silent (Acid) Reflux. We talk about the logistical nightmare of...

  26. #207 - Bite Companion LIVE! - Season 1A Wrap-Up Show

    Listen to this live Q&A session in celebration of our first six episodes of #GinormousFood. We’re joined as always by Unpops Host and Comedian Adam Tod Brown, and Josh’s girlfriend Neda Gheybi.

  27. #206 - Bite Companion LIVE! - Nashville

    Listen to this live commentary of our fifth episode of #GinormousFood on Food Network! This episode features host Josh Denny, Comedian Adam Tod Brown from the Unpopular Opinion show, and Nashville musician and America Idol alum Janell Wheeler, who appeared in the episode.

  28. #205 - Bite Companion LIVE! (Kinda) - Baltimore

    Listen to this live commentary of our third episode of #GinormousFood on Food Network! This episode features host Josh Denny, Comedian Adam Tod Brown from the Unpopular Opinion show, and Sound Recordist Jacob Falls, whatever that means.

  29. #204 - Bite Companion LIVE! - Philadelphia

    Listen to this live commentary of our second episode of #GinormousFood on Food Network! This episode features host Josh Denny, Comedian Adam Tod Brown from the Unpopular Opinion show, and Josh’s friend Sean, who was on set for all of the Philly fun

  30. #203 - Bite Companion LIVE! - Louisville

    Listen to this live commentary of our premiere episode of #GinormousFood on Food Network! This episode features host Josh Denny, Comedian Adam Tod Brown from the Unpopular Opinion show, and season one Director David Konschnik.

  31. #202 - Adam Tod Brown (@AdamTodBrown) and Josh revisit Gus' Fried Chicken

    Josh and Adam are coming to you LIVE (well not now) from the Unpopular Opinion studios for the first time ever. We take turns recapping our holiday delights. We both spent it with our significant other’s families and tasting their weird ethnic cuisines. Josh shares his creepy technique for making...

  32. #201 - Brian Redban (@redban) and Josh eat the San Fernando Valley

    Season 2 is underway! Brian Redban is here, and we start out talking about how weird it is that we’ve practically been neighbors for years, and yet somehow have avoided each other at all of the same restaurants. Brian almost met Megan Fox one time thanks to the news, and Josh met Kiersten Dunst…

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About this show

Cancelled Stand Up Comedian and Free Speech advocate Josh Denny is joined by guests each week to roast current events and make you laugh.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny have?

The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny has 32 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 30, 2021.

What is The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny about?

Cancelled Stand Up Comedian and Free Speech advocate Josh Denny is joined by guests each week to roast current events and make you laugh.

How often does The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny release new episodes?

The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny publishes about every 54 days, based on its 32 episodes since November 2016.

Who hosts The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny?

The Wake Up Call with Josh Denny is created and hosted by Josh Denny.
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