Join host Stephen Michael James 🎙️ live at The Porch Light in Tacoma, WA, during Porchfest 2026 for a hilarious episode 77 of the Comedy Simp Podcast!

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Stephen welcomes fantastic guests: comedian and “Peppers & Punchlines” producer Robert Pinner 🤠, recording before his show, rising Tacoma Comedy Club star Logan Cantrell 🎤, and local comic Aaron Reiten.

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The crew dives into all kinds of hilarious topics—from fantasy basketball 🏀 and Martin Skereli to Logan’s experience opening for comics like Roger Lizaola. Stephen shares how he developed his unique fashion sense 👔, and the conversation is packed with laughs! Phil K joins in, sharing his thoughts about Emerald City Comedy Club, other Seattle comedy spots, Robert’s Texas roots 🤠, cowboy boots, and more.

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Later, they discuss local gigs 🎤, roasts 🔥, shoutouts to BLIND comic Shawn Berg 👀, working with Anthony Jeselnik, Norm Macdonald, Shane Gillis, impressions (Katt Williams 🐯), Randy Travis using AI 🤖, women selling breast milk on Facebook Marketplace 🍼, and much more. Stephen also shares his recent stool sample test 💩 and the latest comedy news 📰.

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This episode is packed with shop talk, jokes, and good vibes all around!

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Is the polished, hour-long comedy special losing its crown to the raw, unscripted chaos of the podcast studio? In this video, we explore the shift from traditional stand-up to the high-stakes "reality TV" world of comedy podcasting. We dive deep into the viral lore that has captivated the community, specifically the long-standing and often volatile history between Ari Shaffir and Bobby Lee.

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In this video, we break down:The Ari Shaffir vs. Bobby Lee Physical Feud: We examine the specific, notorious incident where Ari Shaffir allegedly attacked Bobby Lee, an event that has become a defining piece of LA comedy history.

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The "Natasha Leggero Incident": A look back at the complicated history and the recurring tensions that fueled the fire between these two comedy giants.

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The Tijuana Trip: We revisit the infamous trip Ari and Bobby took to Tijuana, analyzing how these personal adventures fuel the narratives that fans now find more compelling than scripted jokes.

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TigerBelly and the Power of Lore: How podcasts like TigerBelly and Bad Friends have turned personal beefs into serialized drama, such as the massive Brendan Schaub saga involving the "Truck Walk" and "300 pages" of evidence.

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The Chaotic LA Comedy Scene vs. The Rogansphere: We discuss the internal politics of the industry, from the "NYC vs. LA" beef to the rising tensions surrounding Joe Rogan's Comedy Mothership in Austin.

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Why Drama Wins: Why do audiences prefer the unvetted, messy reality of a podcast over a traditional special? We analyze how these "spectacles" have redefined what it means to be a fan of comedy today.

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Are podcasts the new frontier of entertainment, or is the drama overshadowing the art of stand-up? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Welcome to EPISODE 76 of the COMEDY SIMP PODCAST. Host Stephen Michael James is back after a 6-week break, and he's ready to catch you up on all the comedy and movies he's been into! 🎙️ In this one, Stephen talks about his recent stand-up comedy adventures, sharing hilarious stories from local shows and comedy clubs like Nate Jackson’s Super Funny Comedy Club 😂 and Tacoma Comedy Club 🎭. He also reminisces about some wild stories from the past that you won’t want to miss!

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But that’s not all — he’s also been watching some great films lately! 🍿 He reviews The Conversation, Vesper, The Menu, and AKA Charlie Sheen, giving his thoughts and insights. Then, he dives into a deep discussion about Charlie Sheen’s chaotic 2011 tour, ending with his top 5 movies of all time! 🎬Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and FOLLOW for more laughs and insights!

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