Best of the Week!
Current obsessions + top 5 jokes & more!
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
Current Obsessions & Stuff You Might’ve Missed
Vote For Your Favorite Jokes!
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Hey, happy Saturday! Let’s dive in to some newsletters highlights from the week! Oh, and I’m co-hosting a new live standup showcase with Emily Wirth called RAD COMEDY each Thursday starting June 26 at Radegast Hall!
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LATEST POSTS
PODCAST: Yub Nub
Over at (the Star Wars podcast that I co-host with Jim Fagan and Greg Iwinski) we discussed season 2 of Andor by releasing three episodes at once! Start here:
POST: Current Obsessions
A quick dive into some of the media I’m obsessing over.
Each weekday I send five jokes to subscribers who then vote on their favorites. Below are THE TOP FIVE JOKES OF THE WEEK!
Note: Whenever there is a tie, I become the deciding vote.
MONDAY: 6-9-2024
Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies, one devoted to streaming and content production and one devoted to traditional television. But, come on… we all know these split Warner Brothers will merge again, most likely in White Lotus season 4 or 5.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
TUESDAY: 6-10-2025
It was reportedly a close call Daviss and a very carefully lit Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
WEDNESDAY: 6-11-2025
Despite negative economic and stock market predictions due to tariffs, a survey shows that optimism among American investors is rising. ‘ Republican leadership insists said optimism will trickle down “any minute now…”
[read the other jokes from that day here]
THURSDAY: 6-12-2025
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered that 'rewrites' T.rex family tree. Let’s just say, children’s television icon, Barney, really regrets his recent appearance on Finding Your Roots.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
FRIDAY : 6-13-2025
The Grammys have added a new ‘traditional country’ category following Beyoncé's win — and seeing as how banjos originated in sub-Saharan Africa, there’s a strong chance this could backfire on those who suggested it be made.
[read the other jokes from that day here]
If you enjoyed those Five Jokes, check out the top jokes from last week!
BEST OF THE BEST!
Vote on your favorite joke among the top 5 — that way I can email the “Top Jokes of June” in an upcoming letter.
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