Episode 26 - Adrian Dark

On this episode of the liquor lamp, Joe-Joe talks to comedian Adrian Dark about their comedy origins, children, dedication, and gout. Also, Joe-Joe makes excuses about how this isn't the episode he wanted to do. This episode works guys! Merry Holidays or whatever!

Episode 25 - Ellis Rodriguez

On this episode of the liquor lamp podcast, Joe-Joe talks to comedian Ellis Rodriguez about his many years in comedy, professionalism, and how the comedy scene has changed. Also, Joe-Joe heaps praises on the podcast "Serial," and talks a little about how the next iteration of the show might play out. All this and more works on this episode!

Episode 24 - Roasrio Viggiano

On this episode, Joe-Joe sits down with Rosario Viggiano to discuss life philosophies, how he used to be religious, graphic design, and how Joe-Joe won a bet. Also, Joe-Joe gets real about his most recent existential dilemma. Not only does this work, but it comes in a crunchy candy shell. Check it out!

Episode 23 - Garrett Boatman

On this episode of the Liquor Lamp, Joe-Joe sits down to talk with comedian Garret Boatman, where they discuss comedy, inadequacy, how cool podcasts are, and how they're going to spend their evenings. Also, Joe-Joe talks about a show he did this week, a heckler, and he plugs Tiki Talk LIVE, which is a show he's performing at on Sat. Dec 6th at 1030pm at the Sac Comedy Spot. Putting in the "this works," amirite?

Episode 22 - Jordan Gannon

On his Black Friday episode of the liquor lamp, Joe-Joe talks to funny guy Jordan Gannon about his educational background, hist comedy stylings, and his relatively new 2014 Mazda 3. Also, Joe-Joe talks about a severe disappointment he received earlier in the week. This works through the pain of eating, people.

Episode 21 - Jaclyn Weiand

On this episode of the liquor lamp podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe talks with comedian Jaclyn Weiand about quitting her job, her work ethic, telling jokes, and some of the details of her interesting past. Also, Joe-Joe is extremely sleep-deprived and accidentally says this is the 20th episode when really it’s the 21st, and we finish the show off with a recording from a show Jamie Fernandez used to have called Story Bag wherein Jaclyn tells us a tale of interest! This episode is working as far as I know.

Episode 20 - Luke Soin

On this episode of the liquor lamp podcast, Joe-Joe talks with Luke Soin, owner, operator, and all-around stuff-doer of the Epic Tiki web videos. They talk about going to the gym, sunglasses, doing comedy stuff, and how success might happen to us. Also Joe-Joe spends some time being real pretentious, and plugs shows he’s going to in the near-future. It works better than a bag of chocolate covered potato chips, check it out!

Episode 19 - Stephen Furey

On this episode, Joe-Joe talks to stand-up comedian Stephen Furey, host of the Belligerently Uninformed podcast (also on iTunes), and generally interesting fella. The two talk about comedy, the very difficult day Stephen was having, how Stephen gave Joe-Joe a panic attack, and the value of handwriting letters. Also, Joe-Joe says a lot of dumb stuff about how he's writing a paper this weekend, and he attempts to generate interest in a show he's doing soon. This episode works for about twenty bucks, if you show up.

Episode 18 - Johnny Taylor

On this episode of The Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe talks with the very funny Johnny Taylor about comedy, the story of how his album ("Tangled Up in Plaid" which is on Itunes) came to be released, and familial relationships. Also, Joe-Joe talks about his feelings on marriage. It's working!

Episode 17 - Janelle Murphey

On! episode 17 of the liquor lamp podcast, Joe-Joe spends some time talking to Janelle Murphey about her move to chicago, voices she can make, the worst time we ever bombed, and being vulnerable. Also, Joe-Joe gives a very lackluster inspirational talk at the start because he's anxiously awaiting a pizza. This episode works, but was mixed slightly differently than the others, so there might be a noticeable difference, though it works just as well as the others.

Episode 16 - JR De Guzman

On episode 16 of The Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe sits down with stand-up comic and funny song-writer JR De Guzman, fresh from his whirlwind travels across the Earth. JR and Joe-Joe talk about, among other things: JR’s trip around the world, how Joe-Joe lied to him one time, and how our parents feel about us pursuing comedy. Also, Joe-Joe talks about how he was asked to never return to an open-mic, and we get to hear the song “Amputee Girlfriend” performed by JR after drinking and eating at food trucks. This episode works, and is even in tune.

Episode 15 - Kim Martel

Episode 15 of the the liquor lamp podcast with joe-joe louis finds joe-joe having a long chat with his good friend and comedy peer Kim Martel, where they discuss a podcast she did one time, how hard she’s worked on who she is, titles for future comedy albums, and how delicious vodka is. Also on this episode, joe-joe talks about what happened when he heard that his mom might have thyroid cancer, and what the future of the liquor lamp podcast will hold. It’s like a 2-hour suicide note, and you’ll love every second of it. The Liquor Lamp Podcast: it totally works this time around.

Episode 14 - Jon Gomora

On episode 14 of The Liquor Lamp, Joe-Joe talks to good friend and comedy buddy Jon Gomora, and they discuss comedy, name-dropping, his family, catchphrases, and whether or not they are going to hang out later. Also, Joe-Joe blathers on about how he learned a few of the rules he needs to follow to suck less. If you want the cat come round you better work, just like this episode does.

Episode 13 - Robert Berry

On this episode of the Liquor Lamp Podcast, Joe-Joe sits down and chats with Mr. Retrocrush himself, Robert Berry, where the two discuss what got him into comedy, some of his weirdest experiences as a host, how is voice doesn’t match what he looks like, and the impact of Robin Williams’ passing. Also, during the show Joe-Joe whines about being tired and not getting an invite to ello, and his voice sounds one octave too high for some reason. This works in the worst sense of the word.

Episode 12 - Cheryl "The Soccer Mom"

On episode 12 of The Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, in spite of his terrible interviewing abilities, Joe-Joe manages to have a wonderful conversation with the hilarious and interesting Cheryl “The Soccer Mom," wherein they talk about her favorite comedy experiences, how cold Minnesota is, and the healing power of comedy and laughter in the face of loss. Also, Joe-Joe relates his experience at the Sacramento Comedy Festival round four preliminary, and how he held a room of sixty people hostage with one of his favorite jokes. This works in the best way possible.

Episode 11 - Ben Rice

In episode 11 of The Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe sits down with funny-man Ben Rice where they discuss his familial relationships, how many times he's been robbed, and the unique zen outlook that he's developed in his years delivering terrible news. Also, Joe-Joe's Nevada City adventure concludes where he says what actually happened when he went to the show (he said the exact same thing as last time). To quote Marc Maron: "This better ******* work."

Unique to this episode, the opening few seconds are from the track "This Better F******g Work" from Marc Maron's album Final Engagement which is available on iTunes and on Marc Maron's website wtfpod.com. Please, don't sue me. I have nothing.

Episode 10 - Emma Haney

On this episode of The Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe travels to the secret lair of comedian Emma Haney where they discuss her anxiety, diligence, On the Y, and how awesome video games are. Also, Joe-Joe recounts his weird run-in with his comedy hero, and how later on tonight he might repeat the same thing he did then. It’s all the jelly and none of the toast on this episode of The Liquor Lamp. That means that it works, by the way.

Episode 9 - Des Henderson

In this episode of The Liquor Lamp, Joe-Joe sits down and talks with the delightful Des Henderson about family, comedy, future plans, hosting an open-mic for a long time, and how ungodly early 9am is. Also, Joe-Joe forgets it's the 9th episode for about two minutes, and regales us with an accurate description of his personal sadness. Works this? You better believe it.

Episode 8 - Andrew Ouellette

On this episode of the Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe sits down to talk with comedian Andrew Ouellette about his favorite shows, his worst shows, his vision, the way he thinks about stand-up, and making a microphone out of a rock. Also, in this episode, Joe-Joe reveals something interesting to Andrew (and by extension all of you listeners) that sounds made up, but totally isn't. Episode 8: it works harder than you might expect.

Episode 7 - John Ross

On episode 7 of The Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe talks to the very funny John Ross about: comedy; his divorces; how dedicated we are to anything; and the appeal of suicide. Also, Joe-Joe talks about how the death of Robin Williams is affecting him. O captain, my captain. This totally works.

Episode 6 - Michael Patten

On this episode of The Liquor Lamp Podcast, Joe-Joe talks to Michael Patten about among other subjects: lateness, comics we admire, authenticity on stage, and some of his adventures living in Hawaii. Also, during this episode, Joe-Joe gets really emotional about his anger problem and how hard it is to be like Superman. This episode works, folks. It does.

Episode 5 - Diana Hong

In episode 5 of The Liquor Lamp podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, Joe-Joe talks with immensely funny, and deep thinking Diana Hong about getting older, the paths that lead us into doing comedy, whether people can change, and slavery. Also, Joe-Joe recants statements on a previous episode out of sheer defensiveness. This episode is brought to you by 192kbs, which makes the file a lot bigger, but also sound a lot less like it's being gurgled out by a robot's armpit. In other words, it totally works.

Episode 4 - Alfonso Portela

On this episode of the Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis, I talk to the very funny Alfonso Portela about parents, whether or not we want to have kids, getting your clothes tailored, what innocent filth is, and a whole bunch more. Also, Joe-Joe recounts how he was aggressively heckled on Wednesday. This works. It really, really does.

Episode 3 - Mike Cella

In this episode, I talk to comic and all-around nice guy Mike Cella about dedication, how little I know about sports, how I ruined a set for him one time, and the oft questioned origin of the titular liquor lamp. I also prattle on about how exhausted I am, how much I love ice cream, and finish off the episode by figuring out what the hell I'm trying to accomplish with this. Check it out, everyone. This works harder than ever before.

Episode 2 - Idris

In this episode, I talk with the ever cool Idris about comedy, taking risks artistically, having a messed up family, and the one thing that he really, really obsesses on. I also spend a few minutes talking about origins, and the really weird thing I do with friends I have. Believe me when I say that this totally works.

Episode 1 - Jamie Fernandez

The first episode of the Liquor Lamp Podcast with Joe-Joe Louis! In this episode, I talk with the very charming Jamie Fernandez about comedy, relationships, dogs, being normal, and faking your death. See what happens when two people just talk for an hour about whatever we feel like talking about. Trust me, this works.