Joe Newcomer is one of those people you’re always happy to see. If you spend time around Austin comedy, you’ve probably seen him working, smiling, and getting ready for another stage. I wanted to sit down and hear how he became that person.
In Episode 41 of Only Bombs!, Joe opens up about his life before stand-up, six years spent recovering, and finding something worth putting his whole heart into. We talk about Kill Tony, fatherhood, the friendships that shaped him, and learning to enjoy a life that still has its share of unfinished business.
There’s plenty of laughter here, too. His dad’s advice is something else, and his answer to why he started doing comedy took us somewhere I wasn’t expecting.
I appreciate how honest Joe was with me. He gives himself credit for the work he’s doing without pretending he got everything right along the way. I’m really glad we got to have this conversation.
-Trey
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Joe Newcomer
01:16 His Marine Dad’s Advice
02:23 The Austin Comedy Grind
04:15 Moving to Austin for Comedy
06:43 Using Comedy as a Weapon
09:53 Finding His True Self
11:49 Kill Tony and Choosing Happiness
13:09 Six Years of Recovery
16:00 Owning the Damage
21:48 Building Jokes Like an Engineer
22:43 Writing Hundreds of Jokes
26:02 Fatherhood and His Comedy Family
29:58 Hoping to Reconnect With His Son
33:16 Taking Responsibility for His Past
35:56 Learning to Stay Present
41:47 Going All In on Comedy
43:08 What Comes After Reaching a Goal?
45:17 Giving Small Wins Their Due
48:45 Meditation, Exercise, and Happiness
53:36 Writing Together at Austin Open Mics
56:04 The First Austin Set That Stayed With Him
59:22 Solving Problems and Finding Home
1:03:36 Joe’s Closing Message
Thanks for watching Only Bombs! If something Joe said connected with you, I’d love to hear it in the comments.
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