#806 Flowing with Jo Koy
Bruce Lee Podcast
Shannon Lee
4.8 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 19 December 2024
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
This week on the Bruce Lee Podcast, Shannon sits down with the hilarious and unstoppable Jo Koy! Known as one of today’s premiere stand-up comedians, Jo’s journey from performing in a Las Vegas coffee house to selling out arenas around the globe is nothing short of inspiring.
Shannon was lucky enough to get to see him perform a sold out show at the Forum this year, and Jo Koy made Shannon laugh til her sides hurt and she couldn’t breathe. Jo’s comedy draws from his colorful family and unique life experiences and resonates with audiences worldwide. Whether it’s breaking records in venues like Madison Square Garden or being honored with his own “Jo Koy Day” in Honolulu, Jo’s rise to stardom is a testament to his talent, perseverance, and relatability.
In this episode, Shannon explores Jo’s journey, from his roots in comedy to his ventures in film, television, and writing. Jo opens up about the challenges and triumphs of breaking into the entertainment industry, his connection to his Filipino heritage, and what fuels his creative process.
Get ready for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation that’s as inspiring as it is entertaining. Jo’s energy, humor, and unstoppable drive are sure to leave you smiling and motivated!
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Connect with Jo Koy…
Website: http://jokoy.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Jokoy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jokoy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jokoy
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jokoy
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hey everyone, welcome to the Bruce Lee podcast. This is our final episode of 2024, and do we have a |
| 0:06.4 | guest for you? This man has made me laugh till I couldn't breathe. He's made me laugh until my |
| 0:15.1 | sides were in literal pain, and I loved every second of it. And I also loved every second of this interview. I am talking |
| 0:23.6 | about none other than premier stand-up comedian Joe Coy. I was so excited to get to meet Joe, |
| 0:33.9 | to get to talk to Joe, to hear his stories, to hear what makes him tick. I have seen him |
| 0:40.8 | rock the forum with his stand-up, and he was awesome. And I've watched many of his specials. |
| 0:50.7 | And I love the way that he pulls inspiration from his family, from his culture, from his |
| 0:58.6 | heritage. I love the way that he, you know, does everyday relatable comedy. I love his energy. |
| 1:09.8 | And it was a pleasure to get to sit across from him and talk with him. |
| 1:14.2 | I mean, he really needs no introduction. |
| 1:16.8 | If you don't know who he is, |
| 1:18.7 | then I guess you've not been to any of his sold-out arena shows around the world, |
| 1:23.4 | and you've never watched comedy on Netflix or anywhere else. |
| 1:26.5 | So he is an author. |
| 1:31.1 | He is an actor. |
| 1:33.9 | He is a comedian. |
| 1:36.9 | He's voiced characters for animation. |
| 1:39.0 | I mean, |
| 1:39.9 | he's done many, |
| 1:41.8 | many things with his big, beautiful talent. |
| 1:46.0 | So without further ado, I hope you enjoy this fun episode with none other than the awesome |
| 1:56.9 | jokoi. |
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