About this episode
Maddy Smith and guest Joey Avery discuss optimism, spirituality, and family dynamics in a comedic context.
Peace & Love - it's the Joey Avery way!!! Joey's got that optimistic spirituality that def comes from a healthy combo of California sunshine and supportive parents!! This week in the Mad House, Maddy and Joey discuss zooming out on yourself, having tapestries in college, post-drinking narcissism, strong nuclear families, and more!! Plus, be sure to check out Joey's new hour-long stand-up special, 'Joey Avery Live in San Francisco' (link below!). Follow Maddy: https://www.instagram.com/somaddysmith/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@somaddysmith https://www.youtube.com/maddysmithcomedy Follow Joey: https://www.instagram.com/joeyavery/ Check out Joey's new stand-up special: 'Joey Avery Live in San Francisco' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4xlXat3ck4 All tour dates: https://punchup.live/maddysmith/tickets Want more ad-free and uncensored Mad House?! Go to https://gasdigital.com/ to subscribe! Use promo code MAD to save big on your membership :) Get early access to our weekly episodes on Tuesdays, along with EXCLUSIVE episodes on Thursdays. UPCOMING STAND UP DATES: 4/9 NEW YORK, NY 4/10-4/11 ALBANY, NY 4/16-4/18 TIMONIUM, MD 4/23-4/25 BATAVIA, IL See Privacy Policy at…
People in this episode
Host: Maddy Smith
Guest: Joey Avery
Topics covered
- optimism
- spirituality
- family dynamics
- comedy
- stand-up
- self-reflection
Keywords
- Joey Avery
- Maddy Smith
- stand-up comedy
- California
- family
- self-reflection
- optimism
- spirituality
Sponsors
Gas Digital
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gas Digital
Books & works: Joey Avery Live in San Francisco
Places: California, New York, NY, Albany, NY, Timonium, MD, Batavia, IL
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