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
288. You're It
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBJoe talks about comics "tagging" each other's material, Halloween with a princess, and slowing things down to see the seams on the ball.
227. Dirty South
October 29, 2022 02:33 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBJoe talks about one of his dogs taking care of the other and the passing of a comic he knew much better than she knew him.
226. Steel Sharpens Steel
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoe talks about a neighborhood teenage sex comedy, his vision for a new Limerick Comedy, and recording the podcast in a unique location.
225. Goofy
October 17, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJoe talks about writing jokes for other people, "The Game of the Century" and learning the true nature of the relationship between Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
224. Mr. Worldwide
October 14, 2022 21:06 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBJoe talks about forthcoming podcast merch, "Charlotte the Harlot," and the global reach of his words.
223. Hammering the Points
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBJoe talks about how to be a good listener, trying to find the bright side of a personal loss, and helping a stranger who doesn't need it.
222. Me Time
October 07, 2022 19:41 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJoe talks about how Russia is like Manchester United, shows about dead queens, and comics who set themselves up to fail.
221. This Is Your Brain
October 04, 2022 04:05 - 42 minutes - 39.7 MBJoe talks about getting his start smoking, his love for Turkey, and the greatest machine ever built.
220. The Streets & Gravity
September 30, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBJoe talks about missing wildly with "ripped from the headlines" material, an update on Ellen C., and observing a master practice his craft.
219. "You've Been Terrific"
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJoe talks about doing a crappy job hosting two shows, following comics who kill and an episode from the podcast's infancy.
218. Wish My Women Well
September 23, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBJoe talks about showing his daughter how to be true to herself, the perfect amount of alcohol to drink, and why the world's greatest city is also its most inept.
217. Don't Pull the Ticket
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBJoe talks about coming down to the final day to accomplish his diving goal and a new and innovative way Delta Air Lines shows its treachery.
216. Top Gun
September 16, 2022 22:07 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoe talks about comics talking at shows, a big week in his relationship with the airlines, and the loss of a beloved family member.
215. The Long Game
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBJoe talks about doing a show for people primed to hate him, friends who come to shows, and filming another pilot in which he will ultimately be replaced by someone with more social media followers.
214. Two Comics, One Drive
September 09, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJoe and fellow comic Paul Ollinger talk about their sets on the way back from a gig in Columbus, GA.
213. Don't Cry for Argentina
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBJoe talks about a week of shows in and outside of Atlanta, being inspired by bank robbers, and discussing Metallica with a Hall of Fame baseball player.
212. Bumpers at the Bowling Alley
September 02, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJoe talks about the podcast expanding into unexpected international markets and an email from a listener who lost a parent at young age.
211. He Quit Girls
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBJoe talks about what it means when comics are worried about doing unoriginal material, the emergence of a hero on his flight from Seattle to Atlanta, and the darndest things his kid says.
210. Strictly Business
August 26, 2022 06:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBJoe talks about why new comics are afraid of people stealing their material, his daughter's gold-medal performance on a cross-country flight, and how depressing Seattle (still) is.
209. We Are Family
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBJoe talks about his daughter crying while he's on stage, an Atlanta comic putting on a master class in "hosting the show" and an encouraging email from a beloved listener.
208. Fast & Furious
August 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBJoe talks about racing teenagers on the highway, going to an open mic from "back in the day," and a beloved listener going through hard times.
207. Virginity Rocks
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBJoe talks about the best Karen he's ever met, good times at the Atlanta Punchline, and a reader's touching email about losing her mom at the age of 15.
206. Shits & Giggles
August 12, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MBJoe talks about how "America's Got Talent" set his friend up to fail before she even walked on stage, expressions he uses that make him sound old, and the most annoying person you'll meet on Teams.
205. Don't Back Down
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBJoe talks about The Queers, the petty hierarchy in standup comedy, and some big shows this weekend.
204. Creative Fulfillment & Financial Independence
August 05, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBJoe talks about a possible Bigfoot (i.e., 15_vs_15) sighting, telling his daughter what makes him happy, and wanting to hear from listeners who lost a parent at a young age.
203. Ashes to Ashes
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAmong other things, Joe talks about trying to tell the difference between aging hippies and the elderly unhoused in Asheville, NC.
202. Glory Days
July 29, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJoe talks about revisiting the city in which he had one of the greatest accomplishments of his life, people who started college but didn't finish, and his friend who hosted Limerick Comedy a few weeks ago appearing this Wednesday (8/3/22) on THE GODDAMNED TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON.
201. Baby's Got the Bends
July 26, 2022 04:15 - 43 minutes - 40 MBJoe talks about why a compliment from a gay man is the best kind, Republican dudes making assumptions about him, and two (!) diving documentaries he's seen in the last month.
200. If You Can't Take It, Don't Dish It Out
July 22, 2022 19:30 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBJoe talks about a racist heckler, why wives should hire attractive nannies, and a conspiracy theory he could support.
199. Curious Joe
July 19, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBJoe talks about a former listener's reason for why she no longer supports the podcast, an absolutely brilliant tip for parents hosting a pizza party, and writing songs about Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden.
198. White Riot (#FBF)
July 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJoe discusses his Atlanta shows this weekend, hypes up his 3 1/2-year-old daughter finally having her first birthday party, and includes an episode from right after January 6, 2021.
198. White Riot
July 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJoe discusses his Atlanta shows this weekend, hypes up his 3 1/2-year-old daughter finally having her first birthday party, and includes an episode from right after January 6, 2021.
197. Nora, Corona & Me
July 12, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBJoe reads a listener's thoughtful email, wonders which virus he'll get this week, and talks about the book he won't write.
196. Olympus Has Fallen
July 08, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBJoe talks about the best sleep of his life, his latest health issue and an incredible listener oversight.
195. We Are Family
July 05, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBJoe talks about the love within the podcast's audience, why his daughter can sleep through fireworks, and a surefire way to make someone pro-choice.
194. The Brown Letter
July 01, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJoe talks about getting quite a surprise when he got home from a show, the difference between how rich dogs and poor dogs bark, and the right way to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
193. Bits & Pieces
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJoe gets back to the podcast's roots by working out material about authoritarian lifeguards, being a dad on Father's Day, and the massive dick move by the Supreme Court to make its announcement on a Friday.
192. Girls Gone Wild
June 24, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBJoe talks about Atlanta comics making big moves and a woman who is a real hero.
191. Holy Diver
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.7 MBJoe talks about a goal he will accomplish by Labor Day, people wishing him "Happy Father's Day" and companies that were open for business on the Juneteenth holiday.
190. An Older Version of Me
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBJoe talks about "urban" and "mainstream" comedy rooms, a major change to Limerick Comedy, and how a comic could get the most out of a Tuesday.
189. We'll Have Letters
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBJoe talks about starting a new joke, his Purge-worthiness and a sure sign that Atlanta needs another comedy club.
188. Swimming Pool Library
June 10, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBJoe talks about his shows this weekend in Atlanta, his daughter's belly flops, and a listener's hypothetical question.
187. Topo Chico
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBJoe talks about doing standup for the first time in two weeks and the girl with far away eyes.
186. Time to Go Home
June 03, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBJoe talks about a trans perspective on being asked one's pronouns, the feeling of being "that bitch," and the real cause of the California drought.
185. Back in the Closet
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJoe talks about a listener's insightful email, the Pride section at Target, and recording on the road.
184. Basic Economy
May 27, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBJoe talks about the meaning of acceptance, his toddler finishing strong, and who drew first blood in the fight between airlines and their customers.
183. Cookie Crumbles
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBJoe talks about shamelessly pandering to the audience, the dulcet tone of his voice, and his incredibly dumb idea for how he would start comedy in another city.
182. Best Bi
May 20, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.4 MBJoe talks about his lack of racist and homophobic role models growing up, gender uncertainty in an appliance store, and Hydrox.
181. Beacon of Hope
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBJoe imagines Tom Brady in a Russian jail, a ranking of GMAT listeners, and Jesus' appraisal of him on Judgment Day.
180. Forward Guidance
May 13, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJoe talks about gibberish upon nonsense, a great uncle, and recording the podcast inside a closet in the Ukrainian part of town.