HeyJaredBad Times, Good Stories
Every Wednesday guests tell embarrassing, strange, possibly even horrible stories from their past, just so we can laugh at the pain of it all.
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Naked and (not) Afraid - Brooklyn Jones (opens the original)
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Hey y'all! It's Joe — this week on the show, guest Brooklyn Jones found herself and her naked, half asleep mother locked out of their apartment, at 2am in New York City. The shananigans that follow are truly a hoot. Brooklyn also talks about living with her mom, weird ghost sightings, and the sitting next to Busta Rhymes for two hours. Be sure to follow Brooklyn on IG @itsbrooklynjones Shoot me an email at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com
1st Down and Fail - "C-Bazz" Fort (opens the original)
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Hey y’all! It’s Joe — this episode is a funny, honest conversation with comedian “C-Bazz” Fort about the night he got pulled into a wild VIP party with newly paid NFL players, blacked out, and woke up at a Denny’s to 80 missed called from his (now ex) wife and newborn baby. C-Bazz looks back on the absurdity of that night, how humbling it was, and how it became one of those moments that forced him to grow up a little. We also talk about making mistakes, learning from them, and why he doesn’t jud
Is That Red Paint or Blood?!: 20 Years Serving in the Military - Aaron Yankosky (opens the original)
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Hey y'all, it's Joe — this episode is a raw, funny, and honest chat with Aaron Yankowski, a 20‑year vet who was literally coming into San Diego the morning of 9/11 and later served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares wild, absurd, scary moments from him time in the military and how standup comedy became his way to cope. Follow Aaron on Instagram @YankowskiComedy. Follow me on Instagram @flandangerous Got a bad time that made a good story? Just want to say hi? Email me @ badtimesgoodstoriespodcast
Date Night in Jail - Lin Sun Compani (opens the original)
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LINK IN BIO. Hey y’all! Joe here. — for my second episode back after a five year hiatus, I've got a funny, dare I say heartfelt conversation with 2x guest, comedian Lin Sun Compani about marriage, independence, self-sabotage, and getting arrested with her husband on date night. We talk about eloping in Vegas, learning to share your life with someone, spending the night in jail, and why couples who get arrested together stay together. Be sure to check out “Next Up, Lin Sun,” directed by Jane Alca
Panic Attacks, Kindergarten Hennessy & a Lost Dream Job w/ Aaron Monte (opens the original)
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Hey y'all! Joe here. — I'm back after five years and this episode is a messy, funny look at being totally in over your head. I chat with comedian/former teacher Aaron Monte about kindergarten “Hennessy” dances, middle-school chaos, getting carted off in an ambulance, and even getting fired from what felt like a dream job. Email: badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com Check out Aaron's new standup special, Good Morning, Mr. Monte
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