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First Laugh Podcast

212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Josh Freeman learns to podcast by burning his bridges and using his friends for content.

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#145: Ryan Singer: Rabble-Rouser

October 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

On this very special episode I sit down with comedian Ryan Singer to discuss his rebellious youth and the path that lead him into standup comedy. Chris Speyrer (comedian/ owner of Mason City Limits) is also the special guest host. Checkout Ryan's crystal identification app here: https://crystaleyes.app Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/IWbKP3sj9TU Grams: https://www.instagram.com/iisjoshfreeman/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisspeyrer/ https://www.instagram....

#144: JANKY PROMOTERS

September 27, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MB

On this episode Zach Boblitt and I discuss a recent show that never was. PS. This episode has been highly edited. Sorry if you notice the cuts, but things had to be removed to protect the innocent, mostly me and Zach   If you want the original cut of this episode I will be accepting offers to purchase the NFT. Contact me at [email protected] Serious inquiries only.   Learn how to cook crack from Chef Robbie on Vimeo here. @iisjoshfreeman @GrizzBoblitt

#143: I should be soul searching, instead I'm watching Brendan Schaub

September 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB

On this episode I sit down with Kyle and White_Trash Jeff to watch Brendan Schaub's 2019 comedy special "You'd be surprised". @iisJoshFreeman @funnymanfields @Jeff_Tolbert_ Watch Brendan's crazy hero story on YouTube here.

Thoroughbred Cock Jockeys

September 06, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

A clip from all the way back to episode 1 of this podcast. This was recorded nearly 3 years ago on lapel mics and features Larry, AL-O-ICIOUS and Kyle. This was when my podcast revolved mostly around tequila and sound drops. Having no background in sound production, this episode originally took me 20 hours to edit because I had to figure out everything from scratch. I left in the shitty edit points for nostalgia purposes. Enjoy, Street Kings!    

142: Let the river do the wiping

August 30, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 71.6 MB

On this episode Kyle and I podcast live from the Current River in Eminence, Missouri. We sit our chairs in the water to discuss  raccoons, unanswered friend requests, Kyle's past in the radio business and pooping in the river. Watch this scenic episode on YouTube here. https://www.instagram.com/iisjoshfreeman/ https://www.instagram.com/funnymanfields/ Also checkout Uncircumcised: Raw and Uncut with Ronaldo Mercado: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncircumcised-raw-and-uncut/id...

#141: Jeffy don't yoga

August 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 246 MB Video

On this episode I sit down with Kyle and White-Trash Jeff to discuss mostly nonsense. It’s an old school episode of shit talking and jibber jabber. Enjoy Street kings!   watch this episode on YouTube here. https://www.instagram.com/iisjoshfreeman/ https://www.instagram.com/funnymanfields/

#140: What the heck is Reiki?

August 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Today Kyle and I sit down with Reiki Master Riv Kane to learn exactly what is Reiki. She explains to us it’s origins, how it’s practiced, and it’s benefits. We also learn about chakras, ions, and conflict minerals.   Checkout Riv’s yoga, Reiki, and massage studio: www.YellowPoppyYoga.com   And her wellness retreats: www.LunarWellnessRetreats.com     Instagram.com/iisjoshfreeman Instagram.com/funnymanfields

Talkin shit with my bros

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Today I sit down with Mr Tolbert and Mr Fields and we talk shit. This bonus clip is from upcoming episode 141.   Stay tuned next week as me and Kyle learn about Reiki!   @iisjoshfreeman

#139: RIP PAUL …(family)

July 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB

In honor of Fast and Furious 9 and memorium of Paul Walker, I sit down with my most furious friends: Stumpy and Zach Boblitt to watch the film that started it all: 2001s "The fast and the furious”. Also, I make the same joke 300 times.   @iisjoshfreeman @stumpyreifsteck @zachboblitt7

#138: KA$H MONEY KARL (professional mini golfer)

July 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Today Kyle and I sit down with professional miniature golfer/ comedian Karl Barth AKA Mr Mini Golf AKA Ka$h Money Karl. We discuss what made him leave his corporate job to pursue his dreams, his experience on the TV show "Holey Moley" and we learn to beat-box. Watch this episode on YouTube here. @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @Ka$hmoneykarl Kashmoneycomedy.com MiniGolfReviews.com checkout Karl's podcast "Par 4 the course" here checkout JackPutt here. Play OneShot Golf here...

#137: We Witches Now

July 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

On this very spook-tacular episode Kyle and I sit down with Nicolas Cuvar and Monica Hendrix to discuss them being witches. We discuss what the hell that means, what they believe, we also talk ghost stories and we do our first spell! Hope Ya'll brought your pointy hats! this is a fun episode! Watch this episode on YouTube here. Watch our first spell here.   @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @the_austere_sunflower @nicolasCuvar

My girlfriend wants an animal psychic.

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MB

On this episode we discuss my girlfriend wanting to get an animal medium with Larry Smith and Kyle.

#136: Stumpy!

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 169 MB

Stumpy (Professional wrestler, comedian) joins Kyle and I to discuss his wrestling career, comedy, plus-sized hookups, and gettin color! Watch this episode on YouTube here. @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @stumpyreifsteck

#135: Tricking my friends into watching Debbie Does Dallas!

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 130 MB

On this very special episode of the podcast I lure my friends into my apartment and trick them into watching a porno. The video podcast for this episode took me a very long time to edit, I had a 4 camera setup and spliced in as much of the movie as possible. I'm very happy with how it came out and you can watch it on YouTube here. If you enjoy it please like, comment, and all that jazz! @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @jeff_tolbert_ @MagicAssRobbie @zachboblitt7 @maximluparell

#134: the pedophiles won!

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MB

On this episode Kyle and I discuss the rise and fall of the internet vigilantes KTS PREDATOR HUNTERS.   Checkout their short film "The ugly truth" here. Checkout our Facebook friend getting busted by them here.

#133: "Sell Hard" with Dick Bailey

May 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Richard-Ass-Bailey drops by my apartment to discuss his time as a car salesman.   @iisjoshfreeman @mrbaileysays

#132: so you think you wanna try prison? with Nate Barron

May 17, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

St Louis comedian Nate Barron get candid about his experience in prison.   Watch this episode on YouTube here. @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @Natedogg573

#131: Larry Smith; Bounty hunter.

May 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

On this episode Larry Smith details his short-lived career as a bounty hunter. Turns out, Larry was very punchy in his past life. watch this episode on YouTube here. @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @poundsmith2

#130: Cori Stewart is rad!

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

St Louis comedian and roller derby badass Cori Stewart joins the podcast to discuss hobbies, bar fights, Carrot-Top's juicy hanger and all sorts of other nonsense. Watch this episode on YouTube here. watch "Chairman of the board" starring Carrot-Top here. @iisjoshFreeman @funnymanfields @clnwrites

#129: Joe “the Animal” Lancey

April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Punchy Joe Lancey sits down with us to discuss his time as a boxer. Watch the episode on YouTube here. @iijoshfreeman @funnymanfields @JoeLancey

#128: Defending my mom on Reddit (solo pod)

April 19, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MB

On this very special solo podcast I discuss my mom's car troubles, my Robbie's kitchen sketch, the misadventures of finding a logo on Fiverr, plans for future pod episodes, the porn theater, and all sorts of other nonsense! I also accidentally"yada yada" defending my mom on Reddit. I'll elaborate on this in a future episode. Checkout Heaths Youtube page here. buy your very own First Laugh Podcast "UNREGISTERED" bracelet here. @iijoshfreeman

#127: Trevor Haworth and Peckerboat.com

April 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Big Gay Trev returns! Fresh off his COVID 19 vaccination, Trevor returns to discuss DMX, the different classifications of gays, and Kyle's plans for peckerboat.com! Also on this episode, USO Kyle Fields discusses his recent interaction with a fellow comic which begs the question can jokes go too far? Should I not joke about my friends being sex offenders? Was this my fault? No way of knowing. Support the podcast by leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts here. Buy your very ow...

#126: Caligula isn't a porno, I guess

April 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Today I sit down with USO Kyle Fields and White-Trash Jeff to watch the 1979 erotic epic CALIGULA starring Malcomb McDowell and Helen Mirren. It's a tale of hubris, betrayal and soft peener. Also, Kyle buys a new website.   @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields

#125: White Trash Jeff, an origin story.

March 29, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Today we take a deep dive into the history of White-Trash Jeff, from smoking cigarettes as a child all the way to raising tortoises in his living room.  We also discuss his daughter being a bitch, reparations, Trumps upcoming social media platform, my editing, and much more! It’s a hootenanny of an episode!

#124: Dr Gonzo returns!

March 22, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Dr Gonzo returns to chat us up about celebrities, Star Search, and much much more on this very special episode!

#123: JERRY JERRY JERRY

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 162 MB

Ronaldo Mercado (St Louis based comedian and reluctant First Laugh Podcast superfan) tells us about his experience being a guest of THE JERRY SPRINGER SHOW! This is a super fun episode that gives us a peak behind the curtain of one of television's biggest shows.   watch this episode on YouTube here. Watch the clip of Ronaldo on Jerry Springer here. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here. @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanfields @Ronaldomercado69

#122: Bill Cosby drugged us!

March 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 137 MB

On this episode I discuss Bill Cosby with White-Trash Jeff and Unregistered sex offender Kyle Fields. This one's for all the marbles.   If my G.D. video transfer works you can watch this episode on YouTube here.

Ronaldo, Cuvey has your cord.

March 06, 2021 06:02 - 5 seconds - 122 KB

#121: Dr. Gonzo!

March 01, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 168 MB

On this episode Kyle and I sit down with John Means AKA Dr. Gonzo to discuss his comedy career. He tells us about knowing Robin Williams, touring with Huey Lewis and the News, the time he met Bill Cosby, and how he got his name, as well as much much more! This episode was recorded in his art studio in Mason City, Illinois, next door to Mason City limits comedy club. Watch the full episode on YouTube here. watch the bathroom break clip on youtube here.   @iisjoshfreeman @funnymanf...

#120: Donnie B ain’t dead!

February 22, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

Donnie B returns to talk about his recent health scares, comedy, Elvis, and some guy he probably made up.    watch the episode on YouTube here.

#119: So you think you wanna try heroin?

February 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 142 MB

On this episode St. Louis comedian Nicholas Cuvar details his past experience with heroin.  

#118: "Girls Gone Wild" is an American Institution.

February 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

On this episode me Kyle and Jeff take a historical deep-dive into the Girls Gone Wild franchise.   watch the episode on bitporno here.    

#117: why the fuck are we watching this movie?

February 01, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 161 MB

In an attempt to make a YouTube video (that never went anywhere) I watch "My Five Wives" with Kyle and underground chef Robbie.   The film stars Rodney Dangerfield and Andrew-Dice-Clay in a very special era that was post 90s and pre 9-11...a simpler time.

#116: "The Diceman Cometh" did not age well

January 25, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

On this episode I sit down with White-Trash Jeff and Kyle Fields to watch Andrew Dice Clay's 1989 HBO Special "The Diceman Cometh"

Watch my YouTube video before they take it down.

January 20, 2021 02:54 - 1 minute - 2.59 MB

I made a video about Sylvester Stallone’s weird porno.    Watch it here. 

#115: Jeremy Nunes explains how to make a comedy album

January 18, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

The title pretty much summed it up.

#114: Carrot top has 80 million dollars

January 11, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

On this episode I get drunk and discuss underrated comedians with Mr. Tolbert and Grizz Boblitt.   this episode was recorded in 2020 before I got off the sauce. 

#112: Do you even resolute bro? (pt 2)

January 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

On this episode I call some comedy bro and bro-ettes and we talk plans for 2021.

#113: SYLVESTER STALLONE MADE A PORNO

January 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

On this episode Kyle and I watch the weird softcore porno "Italian Stallion" starring Sylvester Stallone. To watch this episode on bitporno click here.   if you would prefer to watch without going to a shady porn site email [email protected]

#112: Do you even resolute bro? (pt 1)

January 02, 2021 19:00 - 3 hours - 250 MB

On this episode I call a bunch of my comic bro and bro-ettes and we discuss plans for 2021.

#111: The curious case of Hayden Hamilton

December 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

On this episode Hayden Hamilton joins Kyle and I to discuss my evolving living room, his health and Roadhouse.

#110! The Party Box episode

December 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 96 MB

Today's episode I recorded after filming a sketch with some Peoria comics. Them comics is: Heath Thornton, Cheef Beef, Loren Ackerman, and Dylan Connor.   Checkout the Party Box Chronicles here.

#109! KTS Predator Hunters made a weird music video

December 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

On our search for the truth Kyle and I watch a freaking odd "music video" made by Facebook pedophile hunters.    I’ve also been experimenting with doing video podcasts.Here’s the YouTube link for this episode. 

108! WON-OH-ATE ft. Richard-Ass-Bailey and White-Trash-Jeff

November 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

White Trash Jeff, recent COVID survivor joins myself and Richard-Ass-Bailey to discuss current events, shitty comedy, and Dean Delray. Checkout Richard's article about Dean Delray here.

107! Boblitt got a podcast!

November 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

Zach and I discuss his new podcast "The Pilot Light Podcast"

#106! Kyle's getting hitched

November 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Kyle and I discuss his cold feet, the Japanese, and Nude News.

#104! The Zach Boblitt chronicals (pt 2)

November 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

On this episode Zach Boblitt and I discuss his turbulent adolescence.   music by: Elvis Presley

Halloween bonus! We watch the room

October 30, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 168 MB

In honor of Halloween we sit down and watch the scariest movie there is: "the room" starring Tommy Wiseau.   Featuring: Magic-Ass Robbie, Unregistered sex offender Kyle Fields, and Richard_Ass Bailey

#103! Sitting outside a strip club w/ Heath Thornton

October 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

For this episode we podcast with Peoria comic Heath Thornton while sitting in my car somewhere between a comedy club and a strip club (not metaphorically).   Music by: Jay Z and Nickolodean

#102! Jesse Tuttle

October 19, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 131 MB

On this episode I catch up with comedian/ maestro of C-U Comedy Jesse Tuttle.   DONT FORGET TO VOTE!!!!! "C-U Comedy- Alto Vineyards" for best comedy venue. "C-U Comedy" for best date night. "Jesse Tuttle- C-U Comedy" for best personality. ........at Buzz Magazine here. Tell them the First Laugh sent you, they'll have no idea what that means.   music by: Jay Z and John C Reilly

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