Comedian and writer Martin Morrow talks with Joe about microaggressions and the importance of finding where the prejudice in all of us lies and working to let those things go. Listen to Martin's standup special, MAGIC OF THE CITY Read Martin's work on Medium  Follow Martin on Instagram  

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#122: "See Where Your Biases Lie" - Martin Morrow

Comedian Shapel Lacey talks with Joe about all that has happened following the murder of George Floyd including the need for all of us to educate ourselves, the struggles Shapel as since overcome thanks to being told he "wasn't black" because of his love of punk rock and skateboarding culture and how white people shouldn't be afraid to ask "dumb questions" because it starts an important and much needed dialogue.  Read Shapel's blog, "I'm Still Black and No One Can Take that Away From Me" Follow Shapel on Instagram @shapellacey  

#121: Never Too Late to Educate - Shapel Lacey

BLACK VEIL BRIDES drummer Christian Coma talks with Joe about dating unstable people, getting food poisoning (and shitting his pants in epic Dumb and Dumber fashion) an hour before a date and the many struggles and sacrifices he endured that keep him humble even when performing in front of 90,000 people.  Follow CC on Instagram @Ceesespieces  

#120: "Cruisin' For a Poopin'" - Christian Coma

Stay away, Craigslist! That's what Alex Oliver learned after unknowingly scamming college girls out of salon memberships and selling baseball cards to a sketchy stranger four hours away, all so he could pay a month's rent. Thankfully he didn't die, but he did have his one and only breakdown in the process. Originally aired May 16, 2018. 

"Craigslist Meltdown" - Alex Oliver (re-release)

Comedian Lil Hart didn't get a DUI, she got a DU FLY. She talks with Joe about getting arrested on a flight pre-takeoff for being drunk and the aftermath that followed. She also talks about growing up with spina bifida, a disease that stunted her growth and could have left her in a wheelchair. Thankfully she's healthy, happy and hiking these days but it wasn't easy. Follow Lila on Instagram @lovelilahart Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders   

#119: "D.U.FLY and Why" - Lila Hart

Comedian/Model/Playmate Irina Voronina talks about that less than glamorous behind-the-scenes life of being a model, growing up in the USSR and when her first Playboy photos went viral but the internet was new and she had no idea what was going on.  Follow Irina on Instagram @irinavoronina Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#118: "There's Pee in My Mermaid Tail" - Irina Voronina

#117: "A Terrible Tinder Orgy" - Ben Herwitz

A guy broke up with comedian Ariana Basseri...while they were having sex. It was as awkward as you would imagine. She laughs with Joe about what happened immediately after, other bad breakups, and some of the questionable dates she's been on. They also discuss Ariana's comedy career and growing up a drycleaning heiress. Follow Ariana on Instagram @arianabasseri Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders     

#116: "Breakup (during) Sex" - Ariana Basseri

Tattoo Master and all around artistic badass wizard Shaun Kama talks with Joe about the time, when he was five years old he ate the body of Christ, the traumatic incident that led to him walking out of his busboy job and finally, a drugged out boss wielding mailtoff cocktails and shotguns. It's a fun, earnest conversation with one of the most genuine people on the planet. Enjoy!  Follow Shaun on Instagram @halloweentattoos  Shaun's upcoming Art & Rock n Roll show in Vegas HERE Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#115: "Bus Boy Blunders & Shotgun Stickups" - Shaun Kama

7th grade was a whirlwind for comedian Brandon Black. He had his first kiss, which ended badly. He and his family also moved from inner-city Los Angeles 80 miles away to the suburbs. Brandon laughs with Joe as he recalls multiple early breakups in his life, adapting to suburban life, their love of Taco Bell and why neither of them had a girlfriend in high school.  Follow Brandon on Instagram @iambrandonblack Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#114: "First Kiss Tears & Suburban Cemetery Fears" - Brandon Black

Comedian Katie K has an unusual and stress-inducing day job. She manages multiple apartment buildings and boy does she have some stories to tell! From being called by detectives to a Scooby-Doo style reveal that a coworker was more than he appeared to multiple idiots wanting things from her, Katie earns her "free" rent. Follow Katie on Instagram @katiekcomedy Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#113: "Apartment Managing Mayhem" - Katie K

Comedian Jazmyn W got matching tattoos with her two best friends. Thanks to some ridiculous (and very funny) quarrels they haven't spoken in years. Jazmyn and Joe talk about how friends and significant others can be out of your life without missing a beat and often times over silly reasons.  Follow Jazmyn on Instagram @jazmynjw Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#112: “Friends Forever?” - Jazmyn W

Comedian Mike Falzone nearly got kicked out of college after partying a liiiiiitle too hard for a freshman. He talks with Joe about the crazy night, his ridiculous attempt at distancing himself from it and the repercussions of said night. Later, Joe explains to Mike why he has a problem with authority thanks to his run-ins with the cops. Also, Joe talks about being a "hole tester" for the ABC show "Holy Moley". It didn't go well.  Follow Mike on Instagram @mikefalzone Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#111: "A Stripper in the Dorm Room" - Mike Falzone

Rob Morris awoke one morning to discover a crackhead he had never met before passed out on his couch. It was only through some crafty early morning detective work he was able to come to this conclusion. He talks with Joe about the lead up to this discovery, the interaction he had with her and the aftermath, climaxing with him friending her on Instagram. Also, Joe shares a story involving himself, some teenagers, a homeless man and a burrito and they talk about the sadness that's behind their crazy stories. Follow Rob on Instagram @robmorrisyo Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#110: "An Unexpected Crackhead On My Couch" - Rob Morris

Comedian Aidan Park lost his boyfriend to cancer one year ago. He talks with Joe about how the steps he's taking to grieve and continue living; positive thinking, not acting like a victim, trying to give back and and...drugs and lots of sex. Aidan also talks about moving to the US as a child, his time working as a political organizer and the kid's birthday party company he started. Follow Aidan on Instagram @aidanparkshow Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders 

#109: "A Funeral at Hometown Buffet" - Aidan Park

Every Wednesday guests tell embarrassing, strange, possibly even horrible stories from their past, just so we can laugh at the pain of it all.

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