Delusion and Ego in the Art of Comedy Ft. Stand Up Comic Joe Sib

Aaron Della Vedova, host of the podcast Chats and Tatts, welcomes local comedian Joe Sib to the show. Joe grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Northern California and had a unique upbringing due to living on a ranch. As a result, he had limited access to what other kids were listening to and he would cruise around with a little blue radio, listening to Abba and the Village People, Elton John, the Eagles, and Carly Simon. After his parents divorced, Joe began visiting his dad in San Jose and discovered a new world of punk music at a skateboard park. He was hooked!

The conversation takes us through Joe's career in music and his transition from owning Side One Dummy Records to stand-up comedy and how punk rock influenced the speaker's life. He. also delves into his love for the stage, the challenges he faces even today as a comedian, social media, the 'woke' movement and its impact on comedy, and invites you all to his upcoming headlining show in La Jolla, CA at the Comedy Club. This episode is FUN so get ready to laugh with the one and only, Joe Sib.

What we chat about in this episode:

0:00:00 Interview with Comedian Joe Sib: A Look into His Musical Journey
0:02:39 Exploring Music and Skateboarding
0:03:52 Heading: Reflections on Punk Rock and Skateboarding in the 1980s
0:07:03 The Power of Self-Love and Flexibility in Life
0:08:32 The Challenges of Being a Comedian
0:11:35 Courage and Ignorance in Comedy Performance
0:13:23 Confidence and Taking Risks in Creative Fields
0:15:07 The Impact of Political Correctness on Comedy
0:16:35 The Power of Comedy to Unite People of Different Backgrounds
0:20:21 The Misuse of Comedic Sound Bites for Clicks
0:22:21 The Laugh Factory and Choosing What You Find Funny
0:23:39 Positive Comedy in a Negative World
0:28:12 Media Consumption and Belief in Humanity
0:31:38 Focusing on the Good News in a World of Bad
0:33:02 The Power of Focusing on What You Can Control
0:38:58 Tattoos, Cats, and Comedy
0:40:47 Lust for Life Tattoo at Spotlight Tattoo in Hollywood
0:42:58 Experiencing Spotlight Tattoo Parlor with Bob Roberts
0:44:23 A Tale of Getting a Tattoo and California Chicken
0:47:34 22 Jacks and Foo Fighters Guitarist Chris Shiflett
0:48:52 Tattooing as a Timestamp of Life
0:56:59 Dave King of the Band Float: Exploring the Unique Sound of Drunken Lola Bye and the Impact of Music on Relationships.
0:58:24 "To Rad to Be Sad"
0:59:48 Life, Tattoos, and Upcoming Shows