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Getting My Act Together

370 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings

Joe Smith is a San Diego-based standup comic trying to raise a preschooler and headline comedy clubs. This is a "comedy, self-help, American hypocrisy" podcast. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday at noon EST.

Email: [email protected]

Stand-Up Comedy
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Episodes

427. I'll Get It

March 26, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes - 79.1 MB

Joe talks about how karaoke gets it wrong, trying hard when you're not supposed to, and doing what the task requires but no one else is willing to do.

426. My National Nightmare

March 22, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes - 17.7 MB

Joe talks about terrible leaders, drivers and dreams.

425. Every Day Is Daddy-Daughter Day

March 19, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 20.3 MB

Joe talks about taking his 5-year-old to the zoo, doctor and St. Patrick's Day festivities.

424. Mr. Blue Sky

March 15, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes - 82.2 MB

Joe talks about trust, tennis in the desert, and his excitement about a new racist joke.

423. In It to Win It

March 12, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes - 48.9 MB

Joe talks about finding "The One," listeners who had a big weekend, and how little he does for the environment.

422. Strangers Things

March 05, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 71.3 MB

Joe talks about his daughter's multiple encounters with strange creatures, the death of a hookah mic, and the je ne sais quoi of Taylor Swift

421. What's Next

March 01, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 15.5 MB

Joe talks about an early-morning revelation, his daughter's continued obsession with parking tickets, and how he doesn't really mind the smell of skunks.

420. A Different World

February 27, 2024 17:00 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MB

Hard to believe it was only a year ago...

419. Riverside High

February 23, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 14.9 MB

Joe talks about trying to get Brent Star back on the podcast, the improbability of a (Real) Housewife trying to MeToo her maker, and how IVF changed his life.

418. Cross-Examination

February 20, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 22.5 MB

Joe gets a letter from Former Central Jersey Prosecutor and has a few questions in return.

417. Back In The Game

February 16, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 15 MB

With renewed energy, Joe talks about Alexei Navalny, the Kansas City parade shooting, sitting courtside with his daughter, and one of his best friend's comedic success.

416. Super Hookah

February 13, 2024 17:00 - 31 minutes - 51.7 MB

Joe doesn't really talk about the Super Bowl but discusses an open mic in a hookah lounge.

415. Spotify Removed Tools

February 09, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 48.7 MB

So I can't figure out how to load Brent's intro. I didn't realize that until after the pod was recorded, and hopefully we'll have it back on Tuesday.

414. Sick Boy

February 06, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Joe talks about being sick, the atmospheric river and a podcast from the past.

413. A Reel Crisis

February 02, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Joe talks about the atmospheric river, the ancestry of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and the challenges in posting a daily Instagram reel.

412. Good Morning

January 30, 2024 17:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Joe talks about his wife mechanically saying hello to him, MAGA dads whose daughters like Taylor Swift, and a stranger immediately and comprehensively opening up to him about the most heavy moments of his life.

411. Sheriff in Town

January 26, 2024 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Joe talks about being a better listener to his daughter, questions his red-ass coaches and teachers, and reads and email from Former Central Jersey Prosecutor.

410. Missed Call

January 23, 2024 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Joe talks about his excitement that Greta Gerwig was not nominated for an Oscar, the joy of someone not taking your call, and artists persisting until they find greatness.

409. Grandpa's Hands

January 19, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Joe talks about Mexican oysters, the former president's indefatigable drive, and what swatting really means.

408. Bobblehead

January 16, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

Joe talks about why the podcast was late, taking a night nap with his wife, and the insane reason he wears a helmet while teaching his daughter to ride a bike.

407. I Get It

January 12, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

Joe empathizes with MAGAns.

406. Sadder But Wiser

January 09, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Joe talks about being honest about cheating, a good writing habit, and why Jo Koy should be glad he bombed the Golden Globes.

405. Law & Order

January 05, 2024 17:02 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Joe talks about Aaron Rodgers and people who allegedly see pedophilia everywhere.

404. Getting My Reels Together

January 02, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Joe talks about connecting to positivity in the new year, ideas for his forthcoming Instagram reels, and the "real" Andy Cohen.

403. Lift Yourself Out of It

December 29, 2023 19:53 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Joe talks about taking a breath before taking action, the good and bad of validation, and the Wild West of Instagram comments.

402. First, Do No Harm

December 26, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Joe talks about getting through the holidays with minimal damage, female-on-female crime, and Irish people asking him if he is one of them.

401. It's Working

December 22, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

Joe talks about his new social media strategy, living in accordance with your values, and accidentally hurting someone's feelings.

400. Garbage Time

December 19, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MB

On the podcast's 400th episode, Joe talks about cruising into the end of the year, learning a Christmas classic on piano, and a documentary about the pursuit of absolute perfection.

399. Just Make Some Dumb Comment

December 15, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Joe talks about the importance of people commenting on his IG reels, getting right with the grocery store, and making a new relationship in San Diego.

398. The Men

December 12, 2023 17:05 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Joe talks about his comedy energy, organic growth, and playing to crowds of strangers.

397. Getting Over on These Cashews

December 08, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

Joe welcomes new listeners to the podcast, gets a perspective on his recent crime from a former prosecutor, and provides an update on his new comedy room in San Diego.

396. Defrauding an Innkeeper

December 05, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Joe talks about stealing from a health food store, doing more comedy with less stage time, and the psychology of persuasion.

395. Let Me Go, Boys

December 01, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Joe talks about the passing of someone he romanticized and idolized.

394. An Offer Easily Refused

November 28, 2023 17:02 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

Joe talks about getting a new comedy room, ditching 20 minutes' worth of a podcast, and an interesting offer from a fellow comic.

393. Comedy First

November 24, 2023 20:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Joe talks about two great shows with Ian Bagg at the Grand Comedy Club.

392. The Girl Is Alright

November 21, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Joe reads a touching email from a listener, wonders if someone was gaslighting him, and discusses something his wife told him about someone they don't know.

391. Details to Follow

November 17, 2023 17:01 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Joe gets the pod out on time!

390. Tipping Point

November 14, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Joe talks about hosts hosting, continuing to push forward in San Diego comedy, and the evolution of tipping.

389. Amateur Hour

November 10, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Joe talks about his first show in San Diego, getting another COVID shot, and running the light and getting played off stage at the world-famous Comedy Store.

388. All Due Respect

November 07, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Joe talks about bombing the right way, the relative utility of throwing a Hail Mary in comedy, and how we signal our value to the market.

387. Wind In My Sails

November 03, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Joe talks about getting booked on a show in San Diego, his daughter going through a female rite of passage, and when enough looks like enough.

386. Some Guy Says

October 31, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Joe livestreams his search for a new comedy spot, talks about wearing a Halloween costume for the first time in 15 years, and tells of his daughter experiencing a female rite of passage.

385. Beat on the Brat

October 27, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Joe talks about his quick trip to Atlanta, his daughter's relationship with the Ramones, and accidentally watching Fox News.

384. 8 Miles

October 24, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MB

Joe talks about an army of bears (the gay ones), the importance of feeling valued by the people around you, and how Egypt gets a free pass.

383. Struggle, Fail, Repeat, Break Through

October 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Joe talks about reappraising his relationship with a neighbor, what he really should have done with his life, and his daughter connecting the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to the Civil Rights Movement.

383. Struggle, Fail, Repeat

October 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Joe talks about reappraising his relationship with a neighbor, what he really should have done with his life, and his daughter connecting the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to the Civil Rights Movement.

382. ¡Varrio Si, Yonkes No!

October 17, 2023 16:20 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Joe talks about being a simp for firefighters, giving young people a break, and his new favorite place to do comedy in San Diego.

382. Just Some Bud

October 17, 2023 16:20 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Joe talks about being a simp for firefighters, giving young people a break, and his new favorite place to do comedy in San Diego.

381. Inside Baseball

October 13, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Joe talks about the Straight White Male ceiling in comedy, looking like an idiot at the beginning of a set, and making slow progress in the San Diego comedy scene.

380. Blasphemy

October 10, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

Joe talks about two new Netflix comedy specials, engaging a canceled artist's work, and not judging material based on the response it gets at a shitty open mic.