Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of "Say More," comedian @JoshJohnsonComedy sits down to discuss his creative process, navigating the highs and lows of the comedy scene, and the brutal piece of advice that shifted his entire outlook on making art. From grinding through the Chicago stand-up scene with only two hours of sleep to managing social media feedback and viral metrics, Josh shares an earnest look into the mind of a working comedian.
0:00 Intro: A Blunt Truth About the Creative Process
0:14 How a Flight Almost Made Him Miss The Michelle Obama Podcast
2:10 Developing a Zen Attitude Toward Travel & Chaos
2:24 Grinding in the Chicago Stand-Up Scene
4:02 Balancing Exhaustion, Day Jobs, and Open Mics
4:38 The Freedom of the Chicago Comedy Community
5:11 The Best Advice Josh Ever Received: "Artists Finish"
6:19 Creative Control vs. Collaborative Battles
7:14 Navigating Success, Failure, and Literal Dreams
8:51 How Josh Analyzes Social Media Comments and Feedback
9:56 Why Going Viral and Big Numbers Don't Equate to Quality
11:40 Using Blunt Criticism to Pivot and Improve Your Craft
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In this episode of "Say More," comedian @JoshJohnsonComedy sits down to discuss his creative process, navigating the highs and lows of the comedy scene, and the brutal piece of advice that shifted his entire outlook on making art. From grinding through the Chicago stand-up scene with only two hours of sleep to managing social media feedback and viral metrics, Josh shares an earnest look into the mind of a working comedian.
0:00 Intro: A Blunt Truth About the Creative Process
0:14 How a Flight Almost Made Him Miss The Michelle Obama Podcast
2:10 Developing a Zen Attitude Toward Travel & Chaos
2:24 Grinding in the Chicago Stand-Up Scene
4:02 Balancing Exhaustion, Day Jobs, and Open Mics
4:38 The Freedom of the Chicago Comedy Community
5:11 The Best Advice Josh Ever Received: "Artists Finish"
6:19 Creative Control vs. Collaborative Battles
7:14 Navigating Success, Failure, and Literal Dreams
8:51 How Josh Analyzes Social Media Comments and Feedback
9:56 Why Going Viral and Big Numbers Don't Equate to Quality
11:40 Using Blunt Criticism to Pivot and Improve Your Craft
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