On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the crew sits down with comedian Leo Mendoza to talk stand-up comedy from the ground up. Leo shares his journey from high school talent shows to his very first open mic, including lessons learned from early performances and dealing with hecklers.

The conversation dives into clean comedy, hosting open mics, and the balance between pushing boundaries while reading the room. The crew debates comedy influences, personal Mount Rushmore of comedy, and how culture and identity shape a comedian’s voice. Later, the episode shifts into pop culture talk, covering Super Bowl halftime shows, legendary music artists, and how today’s technology and trends are affecting comedy. The episode wraps with reflections on improv vs. structured sets, wrestling nostalgia, and final announcements.

This episode kicks off with welcomes and announcements before diving straight into conspiracy talk, starting with the infamous pigeon conspiracy theory. The hosts break down dark cartoon fan theories, exploring how childhood classics somehow end up with the most disturbing alternate interpretations imaginable.

Things get even weirder as the conversation shifts to mermaids, manatees, and how folklore, misinformation, and imagination collide. From there, the episode pivots into heavier real-world topics, including debates around international justice systems, homeowner self-defense laws, and controversial ICE arrest discussions—handled with humor, curiosity, and plenty of off-the-rails commentary.

Later, the crew jumps into pop culture with talk of a Melania Trump biopic, animal testing controversies, and a wild McDonald’s dad story that spirals into raiding kids’ snacks. The episode wraps up with conversations about Sean John, questionable song lyrics, movie spoilers, and final reminders about upcoming open mic details and subscribing to the channel.

As always, it’s a fast-moving, no-filter conversation that blends conspiracy, culture, and comedy into one unpredictable ride.

On this episode of the HOZ Comedy Podcast with Joey, the hosts return with full energy, kicking things off with opening banter, a YouTube subscriber push, and updates from the comedy scene. The conversation quickly dives into discussions around Somalian daycare profits and open mic culture, blending real-world headlines with sharp comedic commentary. From there, the episode bounces through unexpected territory of connecting hot metal mishaps to Crip and Blood terminology, revisiting controversial daycare fraud stories, and unpacking ICE-related debates alongside theories about global elites. Nothing stays serious for long, as the crew flips heavy topics into humor without losing the edge. The back half leans fully into classic HOZ chaos, debating cartoon princess hygiene, prankster punishments, and cultural icons like Speedy Gonzales and Pepe Le Pew, before wrapping up with final show announcements. It’s another unfiltered, wide-ranging episode that mixes comedy, commentary, and pure barbershop-style conversation.