Viral Cheer Dad, Latin Teacher & Full-Time Comedian: Jay Yoder Origin Story

About this episode

Jay Yoder shares his journey from a Latin teacher to a full-time comedian and viral cheer dad.

He started comedy at 38, made $7 at his first show, framed it, and now women are running across ESPN Wide World of Sports screaming his name for a photo. Jay Yoder is that guy. Chelsea Turano and Dr. Lindsay sit down with comedian, viral cheer dad, former Latin teacher, and all-around big deal Jay Yoder for a conversation that covers everything. -How he quit teaching after 21 years when the school refused to give him six days off -How a merch table rant at Cheer Nationals turned into 60...

People in this episode

Hosts: Chelsea Turano, Dr. Lindsay Regehr

Guest: Jay Yoder

Topics covered

• comedy
• teaching
• viral fame
• personal journey
• cheerleading
• life changes

Keywords

• Jay Yoder
• comedy
• Latin teacher
• viral cheer dad
• ESPN
• life changes
• Cheer Nationals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ESPN

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