On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew sits down with comedian Leo Mendoza to talk stand-up comedy from the ground up. Leo shares his journey from high school talent shows to his very first open mic, including lessons learned from early performances and dealing with hecklers.

The conversation dives into clean comedy, hosting open mics, and the balance between pushing boundaries while reading the room. The crew debates comedy influences, personal Mount Rushmore of comedy, and how culture and identity shape a comedian’s voice. Later, the episode shifts into pop culture talk, covering Super Bowl halftime shows, legendary music artists, and how today’s technology and trends are affecting comedy. The episode wraps with reflections on improv vs. structured sets, wrestling nostalgia, and final announcements.

This episode kicks off with welcomes and announcements before diving straight into conspiracy talk, starting with the infamous pigeon conspiracy theory. The hosts break down dark cartoon fan theories, exploring how childhood classics somehow end up with the most disturbing alternate interpretations imaginable.

Things get even weirder as the conversation shifts to mermaids, manatees, and how folklore, misinformation, and imagination collide. From there, the episode pivots into heavier real-world topics, including debates around international justice systems, homeowner self-defense laws, and controversial ICE arrest discussions—handled with humor, curiosity, and plenty of off-the-rails commentary.

Later, the crew jumps into pop culture with talk of a Melania Trump biopic, animal testing controversies, and a wild McDonald’s dad story that spirals into raiding kids’ snacks. The episode wraps up with conversations about Sean John, questionable song lyrics, movie spoilers, and final reminders about upcoming open mic details and subscribing to the channel.

As always, it’s a fast-moving, no-filter conversation that blends conspiracy, culture, and comedy into one unpredictable ride.

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the hosts return with full energy, kicking things off with opening banter, a YouTube subscriber push, and updates from the comedy scene. The conversation quickly dives into discussions around Somalian daycare profits and open mic culture, blending real-world headlines with sharp comedic commentary. From there, the episode bounces through unexpected territory of connecting hot metal mishaps to Crip and Blood terminology, revisiting controversial daycare fraud stories, and unpacking ICE-related debates alongside theories about global elites. Nothing stays serious for long, as the crew flips heavy topics into humor without losing the edge. The back half leans fully into classic HOZ chaos, debating cartoon princess hygiene, prankster punishments, and cultural icons like Speedy Gonzales and Pepe Le Pew, before wrapping up with final show announcements. It’s another unfiltered, wide-ranging episode that mixes comedy, commentary, and pure barbershop-style conversation.

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew kicks off with Chicago sports talk, questionable betting decisions, and Joey explaining his painted nails, setting the tone for another unpredictable ride. The crew makes a major announcement about the new open mic at 115 Bourbon Street, giving comics something big to look forward to. From there, things spiral into comedy gold as the hosts riff on virtual boos, mega-church culture, and the absurdity of modern entertainment. The conversation jumps from Drewski’s skits to the idea of adult puppet movies, proving no topic is too weird for the table. The episode wraps with reactions to football losses, nostalgia for arcades like Arc Raiders, and a bizarre detour into a burnt peanut streamer moment before reminding listeners to pull up to the open mic and subscribe. Funny, chaotic, and very Chicago-like, this one feels like a hang you didn’t know you needed.

This episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew kicks off with loose banter and a breakdown of a viral seat incident that quickly sets the tone for an unhinged but hilarious ride. The conversation escalates into wild observations about Disney trips, including overcrowding, questionable behavior, and a robbery story that somehow involves a bathroom because of course it does. Midway through, the crew dives into the complicated relationship people have with “problematic” artists, debating whether classic music still hits when the lyrics and creators wouldn’t survive today’s internet. Explicit old-school jams, nostalgia, and guilty pleasures take center stage as the hosts keep it honest and funny. The episode wraps up with behind-the-scenes talk on naming podcast episodes for SEO, content strategy, and closing thoughts, giving listeners both laughs and a peek into the podcast grind. Raw, ridiculous, and real this episode doesn’t try to behave.

In this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew dives headfirst into conspiracy culture, modern paranoia, and internet-fueled theories—with humor leading the way. The conversation kicks off by unpacking the Kanye West Illuminati sacrifice theory before questioning whether “woke” television shows are winning awards for talent or politics. Things get stranger as the hosts discuss synchronicities like seeing the number 67 everywhere, explore the rapidly evolving and occasionally risky capabilities of AI, and revisit long-debated allegations and political theories surrounding Michael Jackson. From there, the episode spirals into lighter territory, breaking down viral conspiracies like Birds Aren’t Real, secret pigeon surveillance, aliens possibly living among us, and how everyday tech, from self-checkout lanes to data tracking feeds modern control theories. The episode wraps with a fun yet thoughtful discussion on time travel, the butterfly effect, and a heartfelt push for animal adoption, before reminding listeners to support the podcast. It’s a perfect blend of laughs, skepticism, curiosity, and classic HOZ-style chaos.

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the boys start off cold, (literally) with a chilly weather report before quickly warming up into a wide-ranging conversation packed with laughs, nostalgia, and off-the-rails commentary. The crew dives into current headlines involving Jake Paul, tragedies in the news, and Nigeria’s travel ban, balancing real-world topics with humor and perspective. From there, the conversation shifts into childhood memories, debating Real IDs, holding flashlights for parents, first smoking experiences, and the origin story behind Hondo’s nickname. Nostalgia hits hard as the crew reminisces about classic gaming systems like Xbox, PlayStation, and Dreamcast, before dreaming up casting ideas for the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The back half of the episode takes a fun detour into horror memories—from The Exorcist fears to wild Gremlins theories—before wrapping things up with heartfelt talk about animal adoption and encouraging listeners to support the show. It’s a perfect mix of comedy, culture, and chaos.

The HOZ Comedy Podcast kicks off the New Year with jokes, greetings, and a little victory lap after a back-to-back fantasy football championship. From there, the crew jumps into holiday movie talk, onesie controversies, and the strange ways comedy gets censored when nobody’s expecting it. Things shift into real-world stand-up when the hosts break down navigating unpredictable crowds and reactions at a recent Magoo’s comedy show, including moments where the audience took the night in an unexpected direction. The episode balances laughs with growth, as the crew reflects on lessons learned from live shows, future plans, production hurdles, and what’s next for the podcast in the New Year. They wrap things up with resolutions, shoutouts, pet adoption love, and a push to support the show on YouTube.