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Keeping Joe

157 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 329 ratings

Stand-up comedians Sam Morril and Phil Hanley have convinced their other comic friend Joe Machi to do a podcast with them at the Comedy Cellar in New York City. Every week, the group bickers and then tries to convince Joe to stay. The men quickly become boys when Liz, the Comedy Cellar manager, will sit in to oversee the anarchy. WARNING: This podcast has the potential to turn into a musical at any time.

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Episodes

107 - Sam Was Assaulted

March 20, 2019 06:50 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

What's it like being a professional stand up comedian? Usually it's not too bad, but sometimes you get smashed in the head with a beer bottle. This story on this weeks episode of Keeping Joe. GO GET IT!!  

106 - Night Pod: Booze and Candy Edition

March 13, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MB

Special edition of Keeping Joe. Why? It's the Night Pod baby. The best way to pod is with a little bit of booze, a little bit of candy, and a lot of midnight oil. Check it out baby!

105 - Lost (Emotional) Baggage

March 06, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

This week the gang gathers together to talk about Phil's missed flight, Sam's firefighter badge, and Machi's set at the charity benefit. Don't miss a thing. 

104 - U571 with Tom Thakkar

February 27, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

The gang is joined with week by the hilarious and talented Tom Thakkar. This weeks episode is SOLID. Check it out now!

103 - The Lost Episode with Dan St. Germain

February 20, 2019 06:32 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Hey guys, we have an amazing episode of Keeping Joe featuring Dan St. Germain. This ep was supposed to go up 2 weeks ago, but due to a technical issue it was pulled and re edited. So here is the final episode, in its beautiful, sweet entirety.     

102 - Stain'd

February 13, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

The gang gets together this week to talk sound issues, upcoming shows, and of course...STAINS. Tune in right now.

101 - Roy Wood Jr.

February 08, 2019 17:07 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

This week the gang is joined by the great Roy Wood Jr. Roy talks comedy club issues, his latest special, and This Is Not Happening. This is a great episode, don't miss it!  

100 - Matteo Lane: I Really Can't Stay

January 30, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

The brilliantly talented (and muscular) Matteo Lane joins the gang this week to talk about the late Kevin Barnett, peeing at Colin Quinn's new show, and of course showing off some new songs. CHECK IT OUT!  

099 - The Return of Chad Daniels

January 23, 2019 04:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

099 - The Return of Chad Daniels Chad Daniels comes back on the pod and brings the heat. This is a killer ep. Start the morning off right, and tune in right now. 

098 - F, Marry, Kill

January 16, 2019 04:44 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

The gang gets back together to play a heated game of F*ck, Marry, Kill. Phil and Colin talk music, and Sam shares about his new found love for running.  Follow the gang everywhere! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @colinsmithmusic @nyccomedycellar

097 - New Year, Same Gang: Return of Machi

January 09, 2019 04:58 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Its the first ep of 2019, lots to talk about coming into the new year. Go ahead and give it a listen!

096 - Keeping Joe: A New Year Special

January 02, 2019 05:26 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

New year, same ol' Keeping Joe. The gang is ready to kill 2019, so tune in ASAP.     

095 - "Florida" with Mark Normand

December 26, 2018 04:43 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Happy holidays! This week the gang is joined by the Great Colin Smith, and the pretty good Mark Normand! This week Sam recounts his hell weekend in Florida, Liz touches on the wonders of Naples, and Colin tells about some of his worst gigs. Check it out!

094 - Rob Lewis & Colin Smith

December 19, 2018 19:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

This episode is one of a kind. Sam and Phil are out, but The Great Colin Smith is in, and he brought a friend. Joining this special episode is musician and musical directer Rob Lewis. Rob is Christina Aguilera's musical director, and a longtime producer of numerous #1 hits and grammy award winning records. Rob is a musical industry staple, and brings a much needed soulful flair to the Keeping Joe family. 

093 - The Great Colin Smith Returns

December 12, 2018 05:20 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

This week the band is back together along with our favorite musical guest, The Great Colin Smith. The gang talks birthdays, Christmas, and of course, the greatest hits. Ch-ch-check it out!   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @colinsmithmusic @nyccomedycellar

092 - The Least Classy Wine Tasting of All Time

December 05, 2018 06:46 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Banger Alert: This extended episode is brought to you by Kosher Wine. Not much else to say other than the gang gets wild on this one and lets it all out. If you like the inside comedy scoop, good laughs, and killer songs...listen ASAP

091 - THE DADDY CHRONICLES with Colin Smith

November 28, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

Daddy is back and he’s badder than ever. Check out this hilarious episode. It’s a mess, but a good mess.     @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

090 – “A Better Boat” With Rich Vos

November 21, 2018 10:46 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Hanley is out this ep, so the wonderful and hilarious Rich Vos fills in. He shares his favorite cruise stories, Sam talks being on the road with Phil, and Sam kicks off the new segment “Sam’s Stain stories”.   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

089 - Phil Collins, Not Hanley

November 14, 2018 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

The stainmaster is back from the road with Aziz, and boy... does he have some stories to tell... Ask us questions! [email protected] Follow the gang! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar  

088 - The Kid Doesn't Stain and Explain

November 07, 2018 12:42 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

The gang this week gets together to talk about Sam’s recent stains, Phil’s roach motel adventure, and the limitless power of the Amazon Alexa. Follow the gang on twitter and tell a friend.   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

087 - Keeping Liz

October 31, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

The gang gathers this week to discuss weekend gigs, operation smile and most importantly keep Liz. When she's not controlling the podcast, she is controlling the Cellar, and this ep she had double duty. Check it out now.

086 - Rocky Dale Davis

October 24, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

Rocky Dale Davis has a lot of names, but he also brings a lot of funny. On this ep he talks about getting punched at an open mic, how he used to wear basketball shorts on stage, and his FBI death threat investigation. He’s got stories for days, so listen to some for the next hour. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @RockyDaleDavis @nyccomedycellar

085 - Cold Lube

October 17, 2018 03:48 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

[Action packed episode warning] Phil and Sam lay down their new segment “Seal of Approval”. Phil puts in his bid to be Liz’s new roommate, and the whole team reminisces on their roommate experiences.   FOLLOW THE GANG ON INSTAGRAM/ TWITTER @KeepingJoe  @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

084 – My Man Godfrey

October 10, 2018 04:07 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

This episode is amazing. Godfrey hangs with the gang and shares some of his favorite stories, everything from being the warm up comic for Cosby to the best heckler takedown ever. Godfrey is one of the most experienced comics working today, take a listen to this ep to find out why. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @godfreycomedian @nyccomedycellar

083 – Ari Shaffir and Joe List

October 03, 2018 17:28 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Phil Hanley is on the road this week, so to fill his tiny loafers we have the very funny Ari Shaffir and Joe List. Ari and Joe share their best advice in comedy, their competition experiences, and of course some love letter advice. Lots of laughs and advice in this pod, whether you’re a lover or a laugher, tune in now. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @arishaffir @joelistcomedy @nyccomedycellar

082 - Paul Hooper and Mark Normand- Epic Stories

September 26, 2018 03:47 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

This may be one of the most riveting episodes to date. There is nothing else to say other than Hooper and Normand are story telling machines. No nonsense. Listen in right now. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @marknorm @Paulehooper @nyccomedycellar

081 - No Edits

September 19, 2018 03:48 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Man this is a great ep. Sam and Liz share exclusive coverage from Rachel Feinstein’s wedding, and all the best moments. Phil talks about his recent tour dates with Aziz Ansari, and Machi gives his best relationship advice, and the whole gang weighs in on the best and worst moments of the Emmy’s. This episode is full of hot new stories, so don’t you dare miss it.   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

080 – Things Get Real

September 12, 2018 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Sam shares a St. Paddys day tale, Machi shares some poignant observations about his tit sweat, and Phil dips into his past break up history. This ep features some amazing new tunes from Colin Smith, not to mention some brand new Machi relationship corner, and a few more serious moments. It would be a real shame if you didn’t tune in right now. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

079 – “Boozing Machi” with Dean Delray

September 05, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

The gang is joined this week by the multi-talented Dean Delray. Dean has a diverse background as an actor, musician, and a stand-up comic. He joins the gang this week to chat about upcoming shows, his online dating experiences, and jamming with Bill Burr and Marc Maron. If that’s not good enough, Machi gets pretty sauced this ep and lays down some solid burns. Listen now. Vino Veritas. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @DeanDelray @nyccomedycellar

078 – Chad Daniels (Part 1)

August 29, 2018 04:06 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

The gang is joined this week by the very clever Chad Daniels. You’ve seen Chad on Conan, Comedy Central Presents, and the JFL festival. He comes on today to share stories about insulting police, the worst parts of morning radio, and Phil using a wall plate. Chad’s a treat, so tune in right now. Patreon extended episode released soon! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

077 – Dan St. Germain

August 22, 2018 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB

The gang is joined this week by the hilarious Dan St. Germain to discuss Twin Peaks, a psychic revealing an illegitimate child, and the terrible food at the White House correspondent’s dinner. Lots of behind the scenes anecdotes, so if you want the show biz scoop, tune in.   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @dsgermain @nyccomedycellar

076 – Sean Patton

August 15, 2018 04:40 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

The gang is joined this week by Sean Patton to discuss citizenship, Sam and Joe’s recent Roast Battle appearance, Steve-o doing stand up, Night Court, and hypnotism. Patton is a comedic weapon, so don’t you dare missing this ep. Check it out right now.   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @Mrseanpatton @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

075 – The Stand-up Gum Shoe

August 08, 2018 04:39 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to talk about the similarities between detectives and comics, Phil talks about his favorite thing about Ellen, and Sam explains the most frustrating buffet encounter. This episode is a great way to start or end your day, and everything in between.  @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

074 – Charlie Hustle and the Reading Test

August 01, 2018 13:38 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to talk JFL, jokes taken out of context, the Comedy Central Roast Battle, the struggles of flying, and being too high to function. This episode is packed with laughs, check it out ASAP!   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

073 – Keeping Joe: LIVE from Las Vegas!

July 25, 2018 03:41 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

Note: Due to the portable equipment set up, the audio quality of this episode is lacking, but we will be back with that clean, crisp sound you love next week. This week the gang brings the jokes from the new Comedy Cellar club in Las Vegas! They recount the trip over, spending the weekend in Vegas, and crushing morning TV. This episode was recorded live in front of two die-hard fans, and will be streamed by dozens more. Tune in now! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomed...

072 – “Clam Sauce” with Mark Normand

July 18, 2018 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Mark Normand joins the pod this week to chat about his hot trip to Italy and the state of comedy today. Machi chats about his clam sauce adventures, and Sam discusses a recent incident at his show. This ep has some drama, don’t miss it. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @marknorm @nyccomedycellar

071 - Discretion is Important

July 11, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to discuss the issues. Sam debuts some killer new tracks from Colin Smith and chats about the charity show. Machi recounts the weekend taking care of Hanley’s high maintenance dog, and Phil tries to prove his chops as a real detective. You’ve read this far, why not just tune in? @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

070 – Sexy New Intern

July 04, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to discuss the issues. Sam debuts some brand new Keeping Joe exclusive hits, and the new Keeping Joe intern! The whole gang share their worst heckles, crazy show stories, and even gives some advice about starting in comedy to the new intern. If you’re a comedy newcomer or a seasoned pro, this episode is full of stories and comedic wisdom. Check it out!   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

069 – Machi Food Reviews

June 27, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to discuss the issues. Machi talks about a learning moment from Nate Bargatze, Sam re-evaluates his fart noise usage, and Phil weighs in on recreational marijuana and dinner with a fan of the pod. This is a silly ep with some brand new tunes, check it out now! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

068 – Todd Barry #FreeStuffForTodd

June 20, 2018 02:55 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

This week the gang is joined by comedian, actor, and writer, Todd Barry! Todd fills us in on what it’s like being friends with Slash, bossing around A-list actors in The Wrestler, and his affinity for getting free stuff. Todd is a class act and one of the best comics working today, so do yourself a favor and tune in. @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @ToddBarry @nyccomedycellar

067 – Bonnie McFarlane

June 13, 2018 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

The gang is joined this week by the brilliant and charming comedian and writer Bonnie McFarlane. McFarlane is known for her appearances on Last Comic Standing and her hit podcast My Wife Hates Me. Bonnie talks her life in comedy and her roast of her husband Rich Vos. She also discusses the recent passing of her friend Anthony Bourdain and her experiences working along side him. This episode is packed with laughs with some somber notes peppered in. Don’t miss this one. @keepingjoe @sammorri...

066 – The Return of Mark Normand

June 06, 2018 06:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to discuss the issues. Liz is out this week, but her chair is filled in by friend of the show and New York icon Mark Normand. Mark and Sam talk their Clusterfest weekend, and the podcasts 1-star rating. The gang weighs in on the Samantha Bee controversy and where the line is between funny and offensive. Should Roseanne have been cancelled while Samantha Bee stays on the air? Find out right now!   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @ma...

065 – Jon Laster is back!

May 30, 2018 04:30 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to discuss the issues, and is joined by long time friend of the show, comedian Jon Laster! The gang chats about the recent weekend at the Comedy Cellar Vegas, the recent canceling of Roseanne, and the controversial firing of Jon Laster for doing a Trump joke. If you’re wondering how the current political climate affects modern day comedy, this episode is full of insights and anecdotes about navigating humor in such a tense space. Did Roseanne deserv...

064 – Tequila Liz

May 23, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

The gang gathers around the mics this week to discuss the issues. Sam talks about his first taste of being a comedy mentor, Phil deliberates his airline issues, and Machi weighs in the most annoying lawyer in America. This ep is packed with some brand new songs and the debut of “Tequila Liz”. Why not tune in now? @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

063 - “Don’t Scroll” with Colin Smith

May 16, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

The gang is joined this week by the incredibly talented singer/ songwriter and “The Voice of Keeping Joe” Colin Smith. The gang dives into the recent allegations of Phil showing the Comedy Cellar booker illicit images on his phone. Colin talks about touring with Christina Aguilera in Azerbaijan, and even turns Machi into a pop star. If you’re a fan of the Keeping Joe soundtrack, this episode is packed with some hits. Tune in now! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @colinsmithmus...

062 – Bonus Episode: Mike Lawrence

May 11, 2018 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

The gang is joined this week by roast battle winner and Inside Amy Schumer writer, Mike Lawrence! Mike and the team talk about the white house correspondence dinner, roasting the amazing Ralphie May, and some hot cellar goss. It’s not Wednesday, but you’re getting a little bonus ep, so why not tune in now?  @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @themikelawrence @nyccomedycellar

061 – Sitcom Blues

May 09, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

The gang gets together this week to discuss the issues. Eddie Van Dorn calls in, as well as Phil’s #1 fan, Reginald. Sam spins some classic 90’s sitcom episodes and tears apart the most innuendo laden child molester in TV history. This is an iconic episode. Listen now! Did you like this episode? Tweet at us! @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @nyccomedycellar

060 - Hasan Minhaj

May 02, 2018 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

This week the gang locked down the “correspondents dinner expert” and very talented Hasan Minhaj. Minhaj is a stand up comedian known for his work as a senior correspondent on The Daily Show, as well as the featured speaker at the 2017 White House Correspondents' Dinner. In light of Michelle Wolf’s controversial speech, Hasan shares what it’s like to be in the hot seat and the resulting aftermath. He also talks about playing in the celebrity all-star game and the fact that Machi could dunk. ...

059 - Michael Che Party (part 2)

April 27, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

This is the second half of the Michael Che experience. The gang talks hangovers, the stand-up chase, and how live comedy can be different than what’s on TV. (also Machi gets hammered) If you liked part 1, part 2 is somehow twice as good. Listen to this now.   @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @chethinks @nyccomedycellar

058 - Michael Che Party (Part 1)

April 25, 2018 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

The gang ties one on with old pal and SNL weekend update correspondent, Michael Che. Che is a class act with some wild industry stories. Part 2 drops later this week, so get on it. Things get crazy.  (Note: Che comes in at 13:40) @keepingjoe @sammorril @joemachi @philmhanley @chethinks @nyccomedycellar

Guests

Colin Smith
5 Episodes
Ari Shaffir
3 Episodes
Chad Daniels
2 Episodes
Tom Thakkar
2 Episodes
Hasan Minhaj
1 Episode
Jeff Garlin
1 Episode
Judy Gold
1 Episode
Nikki Glaser
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@colinsmithmusic 1 Episode