🚨🔥 Episode 73 of the Comedy Simp Podcast is here — one of the funniest episodes yet! 😂🎉 After catching the hilarious Mush comedy show in Arlington, WA, host Stephen Michael James is joined by three of the PNW’s brightest stars: Crispin Melchor, Jeremiah Hughes, and Shadd Foster! 🎤🌟 They’re hanging out in Stephen’s garage “Simp Studios” 🚗🎙️ sharing wild stories, killer jokes, and tons of laughs! 🤣🔥

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Stephen starts by asking how they got started, their journey with big-name comics, and when they felt like pros! 🌟🤩 Jeremiah and Shadd talk about working with touring comics, while Crispin shares his crazy weekend as a feature in San Antonio! 🌎🎭 Plus, they chat about writing jokes with Mark Normand during the pandemic — comedy legends! 📝💥

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From hometown stories (Jeremiah from Aberdeen, WA, with Kurt Cobain ties and tales of poverty) 🎸💔 to nostalgia about The Simpsons and jokes you couldn’t tell today, this episode is packed! 😂🍻 Stephen shares a Ren and Stimpy story, and halfway through, they pull up Instagram photos of comedy icons and share stories about Harland Williams, Dave Attell, Ian Fidance, Brian Simpson, Art the Clown, hospital stays, road gigs, and more! 📸🤡

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And that’s not all! 🚀 Stephen shows them insane Reddit videos — chaos, reactions, laughs, surprises! 🤪🔥

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🎙️ Want more? Catch these guys live!

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Crispin Melchor: @crispincomedy

FLIP OFF! COMEDY

🎧🎙️ Two Minds with Crispin Melchor

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Jeremiah Hughes: @jeremiahhughescomedy

Upcoming Shows :

🗓️ 03/28 — The Dope Show, Tacoma, WA

🗓️ 03/28 — Stoned Goose, Allyn, WA

🗓️ 04/03 — Bremerton, WA

🗓️ 04/10 — Messy Jessys, Aberdeen, WA

🗓️ 04/11 — The Dope Show, Richland, WA

🎧🎙️ SUCKS TO SUCK

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Shadd Foster: @shaddfosterjoke

Upcoming Shows:

🗓️ 03/27 — Dallas, OR

🗓️ 03/28 — Milton Freewater, OR

🗓️ 04/04 — Ridgefield, WA

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And don’t forget to check out the MUSH PODCAST —

hosted by Jeremiah, Crispin, Shadd, and Tony —

on YouTube, Spotify, and all platforms! 🎧🎙️

https://youtube.com/@mushpodcast?si=1AAgGoJzda1YohqR

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Bringing laughter, stories, chaos! 🎭🔥

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🌟 Stay tuned, stay funny, and keep laughing! 🌟

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In this chaotic and hilarious Episode 72 of the Comedy Simp Podcast, Stephen Michael James and Rob Conroy are back at Simp Studios! 🎉🤪🤩 Stephen kicks things off with some classic comedy simp energy—complaining 😤 and getting emotional 😭 (lol) about how people promising to be on the podcast keep dropping out. 🙄🚪

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He also talks about three comedians who were supposed to join but had other plans. 🎤🚶‍♂️💨

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Rob shares a funny and bizarre encounter he had with a homeless guy 🚶‍♂️😂🧢. The guys dive into an interesting discussion 🔥🤔 about focusing on the podcast format versus featuring local Seattle comedians 🎙️🌧️🎭. They also catch up on their recent gigs, with Rob highlighting his performances at Tony V’s in Everett and Tapped Out Comedy in Lynnwood, WA 🎤🎉🎟️. Stephen chats about hosting the Tacoma Comedy Club open mic 🎙️🔥 and crushing an awesome set at Emerald City Comedy Club 💥😎.

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Midway, ChatGPT does some AI research on Rob’s comedy career 🤖📊💻—leading to a hilarious list of movie and TV reboots starring the guys, local comedians, and famous actors 🎬🌟😂. The chaos continues with a phone call from “RON, Just RON,” a friend of Rob’s 📞🤣🤪. Stephen wraps up the AI segment by imagining a fantasy season of a fake TV show about local comic Noah “Dino Dad” Rubin 🦖📺—a wild mashup of Louie and Curb Your Enthusiasm vibes.

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Finally, Stephen throws in a classic “age of question”: “Is Tony Hinchcliffe gay?” ❓🏳️‍🌈🔥—which sparks another round of laughs, chaos, and questions! 😂🔥🤯

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#ComedyPodcast 🎙️😂 #SeattleComedy 🌧️🎭 #FunnyConversations 🤣🔥

Join Seattle’s favorite host and hilarious comedian Stephen Michael James as he sits down with rising star Jerry Barnett for EPISODE 71 of the COMEDY SIMP PODCAST! 🌟🤩 From their first encounter at Tony V’s Garage in Everett WA 🍻 to sharing some of the craziest stories you'll ever hear, this episode is packed with laughs, life lessons, and behind-the-scenes comedy magic. 😂🎭

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Jerry opens up about his journey growing up with a single mom in Kent, WA 🏡❤️, navigating life through Bellingham 🎓🌲, meeting his amazing wife 💍❤️, and becoming a dad 👶👧. He shares what it really takes to build a successful relationship 💪❤️ and how he's grown into the person he is today! 🌱✨

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But wait — it gets crazier! 😱🔥 Jerry spills the beans on wild stories like surviving a live bomb threat at a movie theater 🎬💥 while on a date with his wife 💑, and the time he got ditched at a strip club 🍸🙈 by his friends & awkwardly chatted with a dancer 💃😂.

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They also talk about the legendary Dane Cook 🗣️🔥, Jerry’s experience hosting the Beach Cat Brewing Open Mic 🍺🎤, and how he got involved in the Bellingham comedy scene 🎭🌊. Plus, they discuss the future of comedy in the PNW 🌲🎙️, how to stand out in a crowded scene ✨🚀, and the pros & cons of PNW comedy 🌧️🤔.

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Whether you're into comedy, life stories, or just love

good vibes and laughs, this episode's got it all! 😎🎉

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🔥🔔 Stay tuned & keep laughing! 🔔🔥

#Comedy #Podcast #SeattleComedy #Bellingham

🔥 Welcome to Episode 70 of the Comedy Simp Podcast! 🎉🎙️ Host Stephen Michael James and his UNOFFICIAL co-host Rob Conroy are BACK at SIMP STUDIOS — AND for the FIRST TIME EVER... with MULTI-CAM! 🎥🔥

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Join them on a FREEZING cold night in Granite Falls, WA 🥶❄️ as they dive headfirst into a wild ride of stories, current chaos, and internet mayhem! 🚀💥

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✨ Stephen spills the tea about the recent ice storm that hit the Midwest/South 🧊🌪️, and his boots-on-the-ground report from his buddy Ian in Charlotte, NC 🏙️. They chat about Vermont, the chaos in Minnesota, ICE controversies, and how the Left and Right might actually have more in common than they want to admit! 🤯💥

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They take a nostalgic look back at 2016 and 🤪 Rob gets real about his first meth psychosis 🚨💊, and somehow they stumble into a pandemic talk—Rob admits he enjoyed that time... and did WAY too much acid! 🎭🌈 They also talk about Eastern Europeans and their hot wives 💃🔥, groupies, and backstage Ozzfest 2001 stories 🤘🎸.

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🎤 Rob shares his experience supporting a comedy buddy at a recent Roast show at Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club 🎙️😂, while Stephen talks about performing at the BackBooth Bullies 1-year Anniversary 🎉🤡.

And of course, they end with a bang — checking out some INSANE internet clips of humans doing crazy, mind-blowing sh*t! 🤯🔥

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STAY TUNED for more laughs, wild stories, and internet insanity! 🚀💥

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#ComedySimp #IceStormMadness #CrazyClips

Welcome to the NEW STUDIO! 🎉 featuring Stephen Michael James, Rob Conroy, and the Legendary Jim Gedney 😂🎤 In this epic 69th episode, Stephen finally steps into the fancy new studio (he’s still figuring out how to not trip over cables) 🎧😂, joined by his unofficial co-host Rob Conroy (who’s basically the chaos mascot) 🤪, and for the FIRST time ever, Stephen’s dad, Jim Gedney—because what’s life without a little family chaos? 👨‍👦🔥

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We kick things off with a family history lesson on the name “Gedney”—which, honestly, sounds like a sneeze 🤧—and Jim’s wild ride from being born as Stacy, getting adopted, and living through the mellow 70s in Northern California 🌲🌿. Jim spills the beans on his first joint (spoiler: he was terrible at it) and shares stories about running away as a teen and ending up in Corpus Christi, TX—because apparently, that’s what you do when you’re rebellious and don’t want to adult anymore 🤷‍♂️🌵.

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Then, things get spicy as we chat about cocaine in the 80s, Jim’s meth adventures (don’t try this at home, folks), and Rob’s wild tales of homelessness, drug psychosis, and somehow surviving it all without ending up on a reality TV show 🤯🙃. Jim also takes us on a tour of his years driving tour buses for big-name bands like Phish, Paul McCartney, Pink!, and Aerosmith—somehow managing not to get kicked out or arrested (mostly) 🎸🚚.

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The conversation gets even crazier when we talk about trying DMT someday (because why not?), and Rob shares some trippy stories from his own psychedelic misadventures 🌌🌀. Stephen drops a bomb about his brothers and his son Jesse—who managed to get arrested crossing state lines with 7 lbs of weed and STILL never spent a day in jail (seriously!) 🚔💚.

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Rob chimes in with more wild stories from his drug-fueled past—because if we’re not embarrassing ourselves, are we even doing this right? 😂 Then, we wrap up with some laughs about our recent New Year, New Jokes show at Tacoma Comedy Club, and a hilarious segment watching the internet’s craziest clips—because if you can’t laugh at the chaos, what’s the point? 🤣📱

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This episode is a rollercoaster of redemption, family drama, and "how the hell did we survive that?" moments. Stephen finally gets to share his dad’s story—and honestly, I think Jim should get his own Netflix special after this. 🎥🔥

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Jim Gedney

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉🎊🥳

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Welcome to Episode 68 of Comedy Simp — Seattle’s favorite comedy podcast! 🎙️😂 Host Stephen Michael James is down in Tacoma for the New Year, New Jokes show 🎭✨ and decided to swing by comedian James Fitz' house 🏡🤣 for a hilarious and laid-back sitdown! We’re talking all things comedy, family, and life — from the origins of James’ last name, “Fitzmaurice” 🧓🔠, to legendary Fitz comics like Quinn Fitzgerald, Greg Fitzsimmons, and more! 💥🎤

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James shares his journey growing up in Washington 🏞️, starting out in Bellingham 🎒, moving to Portland 🌲, and finally settling in Tacoma with his brother 🏡👊. But here’s the story: after his brother moved out 🏃‍♂️🔑, two of the “Tacoma Boys” 🧢🎙️ — local comics and good friends — moved into James’ house, turning it into a comedy home! 🏠🎉 And on the day I recorded this episode, those two roommates were literally moving out! 🚚📦

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They also get into the recent “cancellation” of some Seattle comics in 2024 🚫🎭, how those rescheduled gigs opened doors for collaborations with comedy legends like Jim Florentine 🎤, Luis J Gomez 🎧, and Kurt Metzger 🎙️🔥. Plus, they compare the stand-up scenes in Seattle 🏙️ and Tacoma 🏡 — what’s hot, what’s not, and the crazy stories from the road! 🚗💨

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James opens up about a health scare from last year involving a blood clot 🩸😱— how he faced it head-on and where he’s at now 💪✨. He also shares a surprising fact: his favorite comedian is Bill Cosby 🧓🎤— despite the scandals, he still looks up to Cosby’s work and impact on comedy. 🏆🤔 James explains why Cosby’s style and storytelling resonate with him.

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He offers some inspiring advice on overcoming challenges and staying positive ❤️🌟. Then, James drops some serious wisdom on how to break through as a comic 🎤🔥, craft killer sets 🧠🎙️, and keep the laughs coming! 😂📝

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This episode is packed with humor, heartfelt stories, and real talk about the comedy hustle 🎭💼. Whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for some good vibes and laughs, you’re in for a treat!

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🔥🔥#ComedySimp #SeattleComedy #TacomaLaughs🔥🔥

In episode 67 of the 🎙️ COMEDY SIMP PODCAST, host Stephen Michael James returns to Simp Studios, cozy in front of a 🔥 fire with hot buttered rum 🥃 on a chilly winter evening ❄️. After a few weeks away, Stephen checks in, thanking his listeners for making the last episode the highest viewed yet 📈🔥. He shares his recent attempts at recording new episodes that didn’t quite pan out, including catching Greg Beachler’s (Roastbusters) live taping at Tacoma Comedy Club 🎤 and attending a local show in Everett 🎭. Despite a canceled podcast, Stephen reflects on what truly separates great comedians from headliners — personality and authenticity ✨🤩.

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At 40, Stephen emphasizes having no time for drama 🚫🕺, especially after waking up with a mysterious thumb pain 🤕🤚. He takes listeners through a candid month-by-month journey of 2025 📅, recounting comedy gigs, open mics 🎙️, hospital stays 🏥, pet losses 🐶🐱, financial struggles 💸💔, and family illnesses ❤️‍🩹. Highlights include performances at New Year’s 🎉 with fresh jokes, opening for Cat Ce 🐱, Tapped Out Comedy, Back Booth Bullies, Club Comedy Pro audition 🎤, and more. He shares his emotions throughout the year and discusses the significance of ending the Whiskey Mile 🥃 and Shanghai Room open mics in the local comedy scene 🎭.

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The episode also features a fun segment as Stephen reveals his top 10 films of 2025 🎬, including Weapons, A Minecraft Movie, and Y2K 🚀. He chats about fixing a garage door problem 🚪🔧 and upcoming plans to upgrade his studio space 🎧🏡. Wrapping up, Stephen offers a heartfelt look back at 2025 🌟, sharing lessons learned and hopes for the year ahead ✨🎉.

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🎉 Get ready to LAUGH YOUR FACE OFF 🤣🤣 because Episode 66 of COMEDY SIMP is HERE! 🎙️🔥🔥 Host Stephen Michael James is BACK with his UNOFFICIAL co-host, the ONE and ONLY Rob Conroy, all the way from Simp Studios in Granite Falls, WA! 🌲🤪🌟 This hour-long, RAPID-FIRE comedy explosion 💥✨ features two PNW comedians diving headfirst into Rob’s WILD, INSANE trip to SKANKFEST: NEW ORLEANS! 🍹🎉🎭🎊

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🤫 Rob spills ALL the tea ☕️—how it all started, when he decided to go, and how much money he spent 💸💸 (spoiler: probably more than your rent 😂💀). From meeting up with fellow comic Jake E Tee 👊✨, to a drunken night of DEBAUCHERY so crazy it could only happen in NOLA 🍾🎭💃, Rob recounts wandering the streets like a LOST tourist 🧭🤪, getting LOCKED OUT of his hotel 🏨🔓, hanging with homeless folks 🧓👵, and making friends with everyone he met—including the local cr*ckheads 😜🧙️💥.

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🗣️ He also chats about linking up with San Diego comic Wes Brenner, from the Wesside Stories Podcast 🎙️, almost missing the festival because they didn’t have his info (classic Wes 😅), and snagging volunteer jobs that basically involved being the festival’s MOST IMPORTANT staff members! 🧑‍🌾🎟️🙌

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🔥 But hold onto your beignets 🥖, because the REAL chaos begins with a night Rob calls “Satanic Ritual” 🤡🔥—featuring a NUDIST roast with comedians like Zac Amico, Uncle Lazer, and Jason Ellis 🧙️🤪. Duncan Trussell even got the crowd chanting “Hail Satan” 🖤✝️, and there was a sanctioned FIGHT between Uncle Lazer and Jason Ellis that was so intense, it made UFC look like a pillow fight! 🥊😂🔥

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🤭 Rob also dives into Jason’s “member” size 🍆 (no joke!), Ellis’s decision to CHOMP a bluechew before the fight 🍬🤔, and meeting comedy LEGENDS like Doug Stanhope in the green room 🧟‍♂️🎤. Plus, hilarious stories of Jake E Tee taking selfies with Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis 📸🙄—you won’t believe what went down! 🤯

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🚀 His SKANKFEST adventure was FULL of drugs 💊, insanity 🤯, and CHAOS — he didn’t even perform standup 😱 (GASP!)—but he explains WHY it was still a LEARNING EXPERIENCE that changed his life! 🧠✨

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Meanwhile, Stephen talks about a local show he hit up last week 🎤🎟️ and shares some WILD future plans for their comedy journey 🚀🔥.

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