An Afternoon with a Young Whippersnapper ft Tim Watson

Welcome to another episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey where comedian Tim Watson joins the HOZ Comedy Podcast to break down his 10-year journey in stand-up comedy. From his first roast battle to running and producing Chicago open mics, Tim shares lessons learned, how the comedy scene has evolved from the Carson era to Gen Z, and what it takes to build lasting material.

The conversation dives into clean comedy, tweaking one-liners, his signature animal-themed jokes, and even the idea of getting a tattoo at 75. Tim also opens up about his Chicago upbringing, his bread route job, favorite shows, and the realities of grinding in today’s comedy world.

A thoughtful and funny look at the craft of stand-up from a seasoned comic still sharpening his edge. Remember to listen, laugh and share.