Episodes
Jo chats with musician, friend and MC of The Roots, Tarik Trotter (also known as Black Thought) about the last 24 hours of his day: from trampolines and tree houses to waking up at 4am and his Black Panther costume. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Tarik at @blackthought.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/28/20
Jo chats with comedian Rosebud Baker about going on walks, eating ice cream for breakfast, doing stand-up on Zoom, and preparing for the apocalypse. She also officially welcomes Jo to the Bang Club. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Rosebud at @rosebudbaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/21/20
Jo chats with comedian and actress Esther Povitsky about plants, tie-dye, starting a business, and most importantly: tablet time. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Esther at @esthermonster. And make sure to check out Esther Povitsky: Hot For My Name, premiering on Friday, July 17th at 11:00pm EST on Comedy Central.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/14/20
Jo chats with friend and comedian Gary Richardson to discuss his day: from crosswords and meditation to sweating in bed and listening to 8 hour playlists. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/07/20
Jo chats with friend and comedian Ashley Brooke Roberts to discuss the benefits of multiple IDs, the downsides of 5 journals and carrying nuts in your pocket, and everything else that goes on in her day. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Ashley Brooke Roberts at @AshleyBRoberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/30/20
Jo chats with friend and comedian Mike Recine to discuss his day: from fresh pasta and the gym to an Instagram about reselling shoes. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Mike at @mikerecine (or @recinemike). And you can donate to For the Gworls here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/23/20
Jo chats with friend and comedian Julio Torres to discuss tempeh, lakes, plants, and everything else that happens in his day. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Julio at @spaceprincejulio. If you're interested in donating: Until Freedom Ahmaud Arbery GoFundMe Breonna Taylor GoFundMe George Floyd GoFundMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/16/20
Jo chats with friend and comedian Kevin Iso about protesting, George Floyd, quarantine, and doing stand-up right now in his home state of Texas. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Kevin at @kevinisopropanol If you're interested in donating to Chris Redd's Covid-19 Protest Relief Fund, click here.  For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/09/20
In an interview recorded before the quarantine, Jo sits down with director Barry Sonnenfeld (The Addams Family, Men in Black) to discuss his day: from 2 watches and 6 phone numbers to what it's like directing from a saddle. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Barry at @bsonnenfeld. For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/26/20
Jo calls comedian and friend, Naomi Ekperigin to talk about writing during quarantine, podcasts about murder, and Candy Crush. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Naomi at @blacktresscomedy. For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/19/20
In an episode recorded pre-quarantine, Jo sits down to chat with comedian Mike Birbiglia about everything from crossing guard etiquette and fake dirt, to nude households vs. non nude households. You can follow Jo at @yoyofirestone and Mike at @birbigs.  For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/12/20
Jo sits down to chat with her boyfriend, Mike DiCenzo and his brother, CJ DiCenzo. They discuss couples in quarantine together, whether you can eat chips out of bowls and CJ's job working in a pharmacy. They also talk about why you should say hi to buildings! Follow Jo at @yoyofirestone, Mike at @mikedicenzo and CJ at @cjdicenzo. For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible. Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 05/05/20
In an episode recorded pre-quarantine, Jo catches up with childhood friend and host of Bon Appetit’s Gourmet Makes, Claire Saffitz. They discuss growing up in St. Louis, all kinds of yogurt preferences and Claire teases an upcoming episode of Gourmet Makes. Follow Jo and Claire at @yoyofirestone and @csaffitz.  For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible.
Published 04/28/20
Jo checks in with friend and server, Tim Walker Anderson, who is making the best of his lockdown routine in Brooklyn with oatmeal, exercise, Zelda and more. For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit CDC.gov. Stay safe and be sure to social distance whenever possible.
Published 04/21/20
A few weeks before the quarantine began, Jo sat down to talk with comedian Yamaneika Saunders about her busy life: everything from performing stand-up in Las Vegas to filming a music video with Debbie Gibson and the trick to not being abducted by shady cab drivers. Yam also emphasizes the importance of making your own happiness in life and giving love to people whenever you can, even if they're a mean waitress at CPK. You can find Yamaneika on Twitter and Instagram at @yamaneika and Jo on...
Published 04/14/20
Jo catches up with comedian friend, Emmy Blotnick, to discuss how she's getting through daily life during quarantine. They talk about early morning cries, a*****e maintenance, what it's like telling jokes during a pandemic and more! Check out Jo on Cameo to benefit Food Bank for NYC at https://www.cameo.com/jofirestone8.
Published 04/07/20
Jo calls her grandparents, Billy and Dorothy Firestone, in St. Louis for a delightful catch up about their daily routines and how they’re making it through the quarantine. They offer some helpful wisdom about not worrying, how good Lester Holt is as news broadcaster and they teach Jo a new word.
Published 03/31/20
Podcaster and digital creator Dylan Marron (Conversations With People Who Hate Me) comes on the show to discuss his day before quarantining: everything from making hand sanitizer and metal straws to Little Mix and visiting Snoozin' B. Anthony. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @dylanmarron! And if you're interested in helping out right now, Jo is doing Cameos to benefit Food Bank for NYC at https://www.cameo.com/jofirestone8. For all updates and questions regarding COVID 19, please visit...
Published 03/24/20
Comedian Christi Chiello shares her ideal bagel order, prepares for a big show and discusses the perils of looking at online comments. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @ChristiChiello!
Published 03/17/20
Connor Ratliff comes on the pod to discuss the last 24 hours of his day! From improv and plastic straws to Michael Bloomberg and how to correctly impersonate Statler and Waldorf. Listen to new episodes of Everyday Decisions with Jo Firestone every Tuesday!
Published 03/10/20
On the very first episode of Everyday Decisions, Casey James Salengo joins Jo to discuss the last 24 hours of his day: everything from sandwich orders and stand-up sets to body straws and night dog walks (just like a daytime dog walk, but a little sexier). Catch new episodes of Everyday Decisions every Tuesday!
Published 03/03/20
Introducing Everyday Decisions with Jo Firestone, a new comedy interview podcast about the routines, rituals and decisions – both big and small – that help the most interesting people get through their everyday.  Subscribe now. It’ll be the best decision you make today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 02/12/20