Getting My Act Together
379 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsJoe 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.
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Episodes
386. Some Guy Says
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBJoe 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, Break Through
October 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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 MBJoe 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.
379. Irregardless, A Whole 'Nother One
October 06, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBJoe talks about common grammatical errors, the anti-Americanism of the War on Drags, and a listener's comment about bucket lists.
378. Go With The People You Like
October 03, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBJoe talks about having something to look forward to, the freedom in being anonymous, and how this episode could be so much better.
377. Bucket List
September 29, 2023 16:15 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJoe talks about the population of Edge Lord City, trying to go fast without hurrying, and one more way Ben Brown supported Atlanta comics.
376. Comedy Lost An Ally
September 26, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBJoe talks about the passing of a comedy comrade and some other things not nearly as important.
375. Emotional Truths
September 23, 2023 02:30 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBJoe talks about writing a short story, vaping in uniform, and how Hasan Minhaj doesn't get it.
374. Water Skiing Metaphors
September 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBJoe talks about a tennis champion's amazing journey, extending yourself grace, and parents looking for play dates.
373. All the Right Reasons
September 12, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBJoe talks about standing by Kid Rock, listening to validate and empathize, and "getting out the door" in the morning.
372. Right Where I Need to Be
September 09, 2023 06:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBJoe talks about protests at the horse races, upgrading his sun protection, and feeling like a standup again.
371. In Life
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBJoe talks about being known for one thing that makes people feel good, the difference between going for a drink and "drinking," and unwittingly walking into a religious community with his daughter.
370. The Trace
September 01, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBJoe talks about how to efficiently upgrade your wardrobe, a big weekend ahead, and an incredible statistic that calls into question his parenting.
369. The Getaway
August 29, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBJoe talks about doing something amazing Sunday, what he dreads most about joining a new comedy scene, and the romanticized San Diego of the past.
368. Rome Ten
August 25, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBJoe talks about a murderer being murdered and being on list of murderers.
367. Si Se Puede
August 22, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBJoe talks about connecting with an old acquaintances in San Diego, his daughter asking him about Heaven, and living through Hurricane Hilary.
366. What Took Place At The Comedy Club
August 15, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBJoe talks about his first stand-up set as a San Diego resident, respecting the sanctity of a late-night comedy room, and the coin of the open mic realm.
365. Coronada
August 11, 2023 23:05 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJoe talks about trying to sneak in a bodysurfing session next to a Navy base, listening to the son of one of his childhood heroes on the radio, and not wanting to be the last parent to pick up his kid.
364. We're Getting There
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 46.2 MBJoe talks about slowly integrating into San Diego, the significance of August 8, and hopefully making his debut at the La Jolla Comedy Store.
363. Friends Like These
August 04, 2023 16:30 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBJoe talks about a major revelation upon his departure from Atlanta, the upside of traffic and doing all things SoCal.
362. Congratulations, You Made It
August 01, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBJoe talks about the reality of working with a professional moving company, his last day as a resident of Atlanta, and traveling with an injured dog.
361. This Is It
July 28, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBJoe talks about the passing of a rebel icon, his daughter's new demographic fascination, and the meaning of his last week in Atlanta.
360. Staying Past Midnight
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBJoe talks about how the new host of Limerick should not do the job for more than two years, the predictable first steps of the Big Move, and recording his 30-minute set at the Laughing Skull Lounge.
359. Sweet Water
July 21, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBJoe talks about how much he respects early listeners of the podcast, saying goodbye to an old friend, and honing his half hour to record Saturday at the Laughing Skull Lounge.
358. The Word Is Apparel
July 18, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBJoe talks about being everything but mentally prepared to move to San Diego, committing yet another diversity-related faux pas, and his big shows this week.
357. Lonesome, On'ry and Mean
July 14, 2023 16:10 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoe talks about the norm of reciprocity, the difference between leaving and going, and unsurprisingly getting retraded (yes, that is spelled correctly) by the moving company.
356. Boiling the Ocean
July 11, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBJoe talks about using an old closer over the weekend, finding self-security at the Peachtree Road Race, and more great songs that ended before they were finished.
355. All Part of the Same Thing
July 07, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJoe talks about making a simple, high-yield tweak to a joke, the Arnold "documentary" and his numbered days in Atlanta.
354. Charleston
July 04, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBJoe talks about taking a private plane ride, the passing of the lead singer of one of his favorite bands, and the enthusiasm in his wife's voice when she tells people she doesn't listen to the podcast.
353. A Good Guy With a Plane
June 30, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJoe talks about staying positive on a Friday, his friend getting jammed up on social media, and possibly going on a private jet.
352. Better Than Some Podcasts
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MBJoe talks about the excitement in Russia, an important lesson he learned from Ice Cube, and something that, improbably, has never happened to him in Atlanta.
351. Murray Sea Lane
June 23, 2023 16:44 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBJoe talks about a misunderstood stepkid, the inspiring power of unconditional acceptance, and a bad dream he had about his daughter.
350. Moving Not Leaving
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJoe talks about 'roid rage at the local pool, personnel changes at Limerick Comedy, and his upcoming cross-country move.
349. This Is Why People Don't Like Us
June 16, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBJoe talks about one of his neighbors bombing an audition, a friend letting his bike get stolen, and white people alleging they've been the victims of racial discrimination.
348. Daddy Pig
June 13, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBJoe talks about getting back on stage for the first time in almost two weeks, some girl dads giving others a bad name, and his wife's "nine-hour friend."
347. Dumb Like a Fox
June 06, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBJoe talks about about how he chooses pens for journal writing, how no one has a "marijuana problem," and a high-stakes case of when keeping it real goes wrong.
346. Thin Black Line
May 31, 2023 21:15 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBJoe talks about why the podcast was late, catching up with a young old Limerick friend, and the importance of listening to validate someone's feelings.
345. "It's Time"
May 26, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBJoe and Ellen C. opine about the (possible) motives behind 15_vs_15 (possibly) revealing himself.
344. Indecent Proposal
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBJoe talks about colonialism at the local pool, his daughter's hustle, and an intriguing review from a beloved listener.
343. What's My Problem?
May 19, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBJoe talks about his social media ambivalence and a major update on "What's Your Problem?"
342. Toughness, Money, Selflessnes, Patience & A Plan
May 16, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJoe talks about this Sunday's "What's Your Problem?" show (5 PM, Laughing Skull Lounge), challenges that simply need resources, and realizing how he is directly responsible for his daughter not having a father for most of her life.
341. It's Me, Hi
May 12, 2023 17:09 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBJoe talks about his new material, Black representation in outer space, and the continued impact of doing more of what makes him feel most like himself.
340. It's Affecting Everybody
May 09, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoe talks about inspiring listeners to live their best lives, writing new jokes over the last week, and his daughter throwing up four times between 3:30 and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.
339. Off My Back
May 05, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJoe talks about the challenge in doing material about shootings, the quick evolution of some words, and the realest city in Ohio.