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Joy with Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson & Studio71

Comedy, Comedy Interviews

4.7 • 743 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

It's the new year and we have the first episode of the Joy Podcast of the new year. And what better way to kick off 2026 with Craig checking in with you all? But first some light housekeeping and a quick addressing of a unintentionally controversial take about bagpipes from last week's episode and possibly following it up with another unpopular opinion about more music. Heck, even Emily In Paris is unsafe. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here ⁠⁠https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour ⁠⁠_________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - ⁠⁠https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg⁠⁠ X - ⁠⁠https://www.x.com/craigyferg⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow⁠⁠ ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST: Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to a world of infinite worlds, a world of adventure, possibility and happily ever afters.
0:07.0	It's all waiting for you at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
0:11.0	Book selected 2026 packages by the 31st of March and get up to 25% off 14-day tickets and Disney hotels.
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0:22.8	Book now at Disney packages.co.uk. Selected 2026 arrivals in Disney resorts, conditions and
0:29.0	exclusions apply. New year, new groove, new you, new brew. Craving a little something to fill
0:35.2	your cup, pistachio flavors are back at Starbucks.
0:38.3	Rich, nutty, creamy and handcrafted to your taste.
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0:46.3	Rediscover our iconic pistachio velvet oat latte.
0:50.3	We're serving pistachio flavor sips to brighten winter days.. Start your next chapter with pistachio, pouring now at Starbucks, subject to availability while stocks last.
1:00.0	This is me, Craig Ferguson.
1:02.0	I'm inviting you to come and see my brand new comedy hour.
1:05.0	Well, it's actually about an hour and a half, and I don't have an opener because these guys cost money.
1:09.0	But what I'm saying is I'll be on stage for a while.
1:12.8	Anyway, come and see me live on the Pants on Fire Tour in your region. Tickets are on sale now and
1:19.9	we'll be adding more as the tour continues throughout 2025 and beyond. For a full list of dates,
1:27.2	go to the Craig Ferguson Show.com. See you on the road, my dears.
1:32.5	Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Joyd Podcast. My name is Craig Ferguson. I am the host of the Joy
1:37.4	Podcast today. This is episode 122, the lucky 120 second episode where we will be enjoying life at home here in the United States of America.
1:52.2	That's where I am right now.
1:53.8	And it's not necessarily your home, but I imagine for most of you, it is.
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