Drifting Off: Live from the Brooklyn Opera House

Drifting Off with Joe Pera

Joe Pera

Comedy, Dan Deacon, Interview, Julianna Barwick, Relax, Sleep, Mary Lattimore, Ryan Dann, Drift Off, Society & Culture, History, Sleep Podcast, Music, Michael Nau, Meditation, Joe Pera

5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

The full recording from the 'Drifting Off Live' performance on February 24th, 2024. While the podcast is on hiatus, we figured we'd release this show featuring new material, sections from the podcast performed live, and some sleep pieces from friends, all accompanied by the band, Hour and Ryan Dann.

Joe will be in Vegas, SLC, Texas, Tulsa, and Omaha City this July - joepera.com/shows

Music from the band Hour (Michael Cormier-O'Leary, Adelyn Strei, Jason Calhoun, and Evan McGonagill) - https://itshr.bandcamp.com/

Performances by Ike Ufomadu and Rachel Kaly.

Sound/Music/Edit by Ryan Dann.

Audio Recording by Thomas Cassetta.

And Special Thanks to Brian Kelly of Murmurr, The Opera House and our good friend Lou.

Original Show Artwork by Zach Pape - https://zachpape.com/design

Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut

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Transcript

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Joe Perra, and this is a recording of Drifting Off Live, which took place on the evening of February 24th, 2004.
0:14.0	Just kidding, 2024. It was a special night, and I'm glad you decided to give a listen.
0:22.9	We chose to include the sound of laughter from the audience, so it'll feel like you're with us at the opera house, but by the end, I think it does get to a place that is nice for sleep.
0:36.0	Walking the line between entertainment and relaxation is tricky,
0:40.3	but I feel the show delivers on both.
0:43.3	Ryan began the show with a recap of season one to set the mood.
0:48.3	You'll hear him jamming on the bass with the support of the band The Hour. Enjoy. Hello.
1:18.6	My name is Joe Perra.
1:21.6	I hope you're someplace warm this winter evening.
1:37.2	In theory, sleep isn't hard.
1:45.0	It's about quiet and dark, not owing anyone an unreasonable amount of money. But even if your debts are manageable, sometimes you need a little help.
1:51.0	There were times this year I could have used some myself.
1:55.0	And so, in hopes that no one else develops a dependence on Advocm.
2:01.5	I wanted to revisit the old sleep stuff and make something new for you.
2:14.1	Are you under the blankets or in a good chair?
2:18.3	No. Are you under the blankets or in a good chair?
2:26.3	Have you figured out what the themes of your life are?
2:33.3	Are video games in nature at odds?
2:35.0	What do you think of when you think of Australia?
2:46.0	What are your feelings about Gerard Piquet?
2:50.0	The Spanish soccer player who cheated on Shakira after two kids and ten years of partnership.
3:00.6	For listeners who were alive in 1960 when Lucy and Desi separated, who did you side with during the divorce?
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