2023 Explained in 29 Minutes

Hey Friends, wanted to share a best of the news of 2023 from my sets from the last few months. Comment your favorites
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[@nannettefreeman7331]

I had a lawyer who accepted payment in methamphetamine. You had to pick him up on the day of your trial (or he would forget to show up), WITH an Egg McMuffin & a clean pair of socks, but no one, but I mean NO ONE was better at researching & citing case law! He actually got a murderer acquitted on a technicality. Eventually, he was disbarred, so now I don’t have an attorney. I got my 💩 together & broke up with my loser boyfriend, so I don’t really NEED an attorney, but I just want to say, never underestimate the value of an attorney of questionable repute! ✌🏼

[@Ray-pp5qb]

😂😂😂😂

[@brynneholt1990]

Attorney here. That is disturbing, yet hilarious 🤣

[@TinkletitsMcGee]

That was a rollercoaster.

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

I see egg McMuffin, clean socks, and getting picked up so he doesn’t miss it - and self-medicating - and I read genius with undiagnosed ADHD or some such. 🤔 But seriously those unlawyers compared to the actual lawyers in Josh’s stories made me shake my head. Reality is stranger than fiction and the future is stupid.

[@debbiefiuza]

Was his name Saul?

[@ruyijingubang582]

still crazy to me that Josh decided "fuck it, i'm just gonna drop 10 hours of material out of nowhere, 20 minutes at a time"

[@senaadja1978]

Facts. Greatest binge watching I've done recently 😂😂😂

[@kcfreeman3021]

Just herd his stuff, brilliant guy. Going through his work, just keeps getting better!

[@angelasalinardi9287]

He probably saw how Matt Rife has been doing that and decided to capitalize.it’s the perfect model for getting your name and face out there.

[@JT7868]

I know, right? This is amazing

[@hunterjohnson8836]

Binge sessions ❤

[@laurenm3148]

"too much bass for that hairline" is an absolute iconic line

[@RyanDMoore]

the *in that text in the middle makes it.

[@rondarobbins7194]

it is everything lmbo

[@celestialnubian]

The Alabama Riverboat Brawl was the greatest thing in 2023. I'm so sorry that the writers strike robbed us of the coverage that it deserved. Only Josh was out here putting in work.

[@shadowprince4482]

My favorite nickname of the black guy swimming was Scuba Gooding Jr 😅.

[@celestialnubian]

@@shadowprince4482 I'm going with AquaLad. 🏊‍♀😁

[@johnwebster76]

I like his take on the riverboat fight. I was not expecting that

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

​@@shadowprince4482 Aquamayne was my personal favorite

[@badmfjenkins]

@@thefiretailedweasel6206 Aquamayne was IT.

[@WhatShouldMyArtistNameBe]

the "man" punch swimming was a child. he was a 16 year old and that was his coworker that got jumped and damn that was brave as shit!

[@angieheadrick2771]

That young man is a true hero!

[@wizardkellyjr5847]

“Fuck up that boat!” Killed me😂

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

I was mad they had a boat, too😂😂

[@martithornton241]

And they were standin' there like skippers. 😂😂😂

[@Uprivyfickled]

The way he conveys the news is always hilarious, he should be the new host of The daily show

[@Sunflowers_220]

Yes!!!!

[@yrb5512]

No he's a funny comedian not a host. It'll destroy his trajectory

[@Uprivyfickled]

@@yrb5512 they said that about Trevor as well, they have the same exact methods to communicate with the audience. Just watch one of his lives

[@KOVIK]

@@yrb5512 Actually, if you go watch Trevor Noah's latest stand-up special... He's SO much better now than he was before he did TDS. Seriously, like top-tier comedy. Will last the ages like Carlin.

[@JP-hj1il]

​@@KOVIKTrevor Noah like Carlin 😂😅😢

[@leonelcadet3833]

If you are not about Josh in the comedy world, then who you talking about? This man can make any story funny.

[@greenad1993]

I like getting world news from Josh. Only way to stay up to date on current events

[@Dzokhar]

No lie, I genuinely get angry about this from time to time. Everyone should be talking about this man.

[@kennygwalk5328]

CP

[@breebarry4422]

PREACH!!!

[@MaxineShaw_84]

​@@greenad1993 I just said to this to somebody! Between, Josh, Amanda Seales, and independent media.. I'm all set. Cleaning up the social media feed is an easy resolution to keep y'all and the best thing I did a couple years ago. ✌🏿

[@krisstermer764]

Just a random comment as a former swimmer, "punching the water" or as I of it as freestyle with closed fists is an actual drill we did often to strengthen our shoulders and back. Mans was actually PREPARING for a fight

[@user-wh6bg8yb8x]

He actually does research and refreshes his material ...that actually kinda refreshing nowadays , not gonna lie 😅, he looks like he isn't tired of his job yet at least

[@LindaC616]

And aren't we happy he's not!? I am!

[@DaLomlMusic]

HONESTLY!! Because some of my favorite comedians get so stale because they do the same jokes for 2 years before changing it up. So all the clips you see are just the same joke told slightly different. It’s so cool to see a comedian finding the humor in something that just happened and sticking the landing so well

[@LyonsM]

At least yet. Wait till corporate America gets a hold of him, I hope that he doesn’t cave in to money. But I can’t blame him if he does. Such is freaking life.

[@sunnysunflowers328]

As a South African, I would pay GOOD MONEY to see what you can do with our news and stories here, lol. You'd never run out of material and I know I'd be in tears the entire show❤

[@michah321]

I'd be really curious about foreign news stories, because Florida is what we use for foreign news.

[@mihimatshingana]

As a South African, I fully agree. I’d love to see what he can do with our news and current events 😂

[@roadlesstraveled34]

Well now I'm curious!😂 I need to Google a Johannesburg newspaper or something.

[@KristineMaitland]

​@roadlesstraveled34 I'm still hunting for a good news comedy source from Africa and South America. I'm Canadian and listen to Because News. I also listen to Pod save the UK and The Chaser Report (Australia) and The Bugle (UK). While all these podcasts and panel shows are left leaning the comedians have no qualms roasting the left when necessary. It's the only way I can keep up with things.

[@roadlesstraveled34]

@@KristineMaitland I'll check those out, thanks!

[@zagnifproductions]

"Turned that man into a tamborine..." I see what you did there, sir. Well played. *slow appreciative clap*

[@nyamburam.waruingi4479]

I know, right?...I felt that the audience didn't get it. But yes, slow appreciative clap 😄

[@zagnifproductions]

Nah, half that crowd probably only knows CR as the Zebra from Madagascar

[@jlachlan1]

Here I am thinking I've gotten in on the ground floor with a young new comedian and the dude's already been nominated for an emmy. congrats and here's to more

[@elizamccroskey1708]

He looks so young that I bet he always gets carded (if he drinks), but he was born in 1990!

[@stevenpatton2180]

Jonah Hill's text messages read like the script to a Judd Apatow movie staring Jonah Hill.

[@viridianacortes9642]

Yeah. It’s about a guy that is jealous and ruins his relationship. But in Judd’s movie, somehow Jonah learns a lesson and somehow convinces the woman to give him a second chance (even though he kinda don’t deserve it) lol. 😂

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

​@@viridianacortes9642man!!😂 on point!😂

[@WynnWynn-gl3fk]

@@viridianacortes9642in both cases the woman dates down with Jonah too

[@tinamoul]

I mean all Jonah Hill did was set his boundaries. Is it a little insecure? Yeah, but many of you would be insecure under those circumstances too.

[@allofilms2923]

Some day hundreds of years in the future some kid will have a school project on 2023 and when they look it up they’ll find this video

[@LyonsM]

And boy, want they be entertained. Lmao

[@bchearne]

Remind me again why Josh isn’t the host of the Daily Show? He’s out there killing it for sure, so I ain’t complaining

[@LindaC616]

Maaaybeeee..... He's been on the road with Trevor before. Maybe he's taking the time to go on the road atm like Trevor, and they have something planned for a year or two from now.... Just dreaming....

[@shadowprince4482]

Most likely it's because the studio ruined the show with what they thought was funny. Trevor is actually really funny but suddenly he isn't on the Daily Show. John had clout and was able to use it to make the show funny. You'd think the producers would learn by now.

[@WrekWarship]

He wrote for it. Does that count? Lol

[@kenyafromcali]

Because he’s SMART and independent minded‼️

[@Danieltwelve]

@@kenyafromcali …Jon and Trevor were both STUPID and robotic?

[@barbaramohler6895]

He’s become one of my favorite and real comedians of this period in time. America has been losing its sense of humor, and he has brought back the gift of telling a story that everyone can laugh at. He so smooth in his delivery, it never sounds rehearsed and he looks like he’s having a good time. As if he’s just having a conversation and making you laugh the whole time with him. I hope this young man goes even further then stand up alone. Whether it’s having his own show, with guests, or movies, I don’t know, but he’s got a gift. I’m 58 years old, so I grew up watching the greats. He’s definitely one for now and the future, and God knows we need to bring laughter back.

[@RollingShutter]

With the amount of work he posts, he could run a whole night show by himself. Which is insane. Those big night shows have huge casts of writers to make them remotely funny and he is out here killing it on his own. I have so much respect for him.

[@1QueenAliquippa]

The man who swam/punched to the rescue is one of my newest heros! Love him!❤

[@themistressofminerals]

"Swam/punched" is damn remarkable, hero worthy lmao

[@brodi-liciousdre9319]

"I hated them because they had a boat!"😂😂😂 Seriously, I had the same feeling when I was picked on, as a kid, because my mom was "their maid" and we should "do what they want. As an Elementary school child, I just put my head down and kept ironing clothes and dusting lamps. They had horses, wrap around porches, bedrooms they didn't use, toys the kids refused to share... I'm biracial, ( Black and White) and didn't hate, I just wanted to grow up and be able to have the same things with similar opportunities. I know Life isn't fair, but I understand being treated badly because of "race" and that's a terrifying situation!

[@richardshiflett5181]

He's really good at timing his pauses. Very talented and skilled.

[@Plethorality]

The pauses had me laughing as much as the jokes!

[@hermask815]

Even if his pauses aren’t planned because he’s thinking about crazy stuff, I’m happy to wait because what he comes up with was worth the wait.

[@EyeConLivin]

its dope that he used tambourine when referring to Chris Rock since one of his recent stand up specials was called "Tambourine."

[@J3nJ3nl0llip0p]

The Alabama Brawl and the girl whose family had the prison escapee in their yard we're my favorites of his from this year.

[@LindaC616]

Same!

[@datgrrl5698]

*were not we are/we're

[@LindaC616]

@@datgrrl5698 Voice to text does that to me sometimes

[@GMIX1]

This was Josh doing what he does best, make a world full of drama and heartaches funny as hell to live in. One of my favs by Josh is "Catfished By The Klan"

[@jasonsanchez0]

Growing up as a millennial, hearing that story in my head, it's like a TV show. It was so wild and insane but relatable at the same time.

[@BDOT310]

“You take a jet you pay the price.” 😅😂

[@antiheroine3611]

We said OK DADDY at the same time 🥳

[@tanisha.r.thomas]

Yeah😂😂😂😂

[@rondarobbins7194]

His face when he said it had me in tears lol

[@emiadachi8511]

Will Smith: divorce is not an option Some folks: important symbol of black love want and their children. Me: did he forget a prenup?

[@hibad311]

“Half of them dressed like bed bugs anyway” 😂😂😂 please come to Detroit this summer !

[@RichRoyal24]

I love how Josh stays up to date with current events and touches on them in his stand-up so effortlessly and gives his perspective in a brilliant comedic manner.

[@kellyharper367]

Josh is 'smooth'... smooth on the eyes... smooth on the ears... and tickles my funny bone!!!!

[@Persnikity-yv3nh]

For the record, getting bedbugs at Fashion Week is ABSOLUTELY a fair reflection of Paris. They're basically the bedbug capitol of the world at this point.

[@Carmine3745]

He had me at "he looked like somebody microwaved Shia LeBeouf"!!!😂❤

[@adamheck8367]

I have an ex-NFL player friend that is too muscular to be very bouyant. Thats exactly how we describe him swimming. He fights the water and somehow wins

[@bees.857]

Please don't change when you blow up. You're the future of stand up, we are all rooting for you 💚

[@laurenm3148]

"Anytime one of our leaders has speak to us, they're calm because it's not their problem." P r e a c h.

[@cclark3905]

Holy s*** I just discovered him this morning, about 45 minutes ago, but I know what I'm going to be listening to for the rest of the week! This guy is incredible.

[@aplaceinthestars3207]

Don't know which I liked best; the Brawl recap was still funny as hell after all these months 😂

[@thandeka5924]

That "come through, thickness!" comment was golden🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ayoungman77]

Never heard of this guy until today. He’s good. Genuine laughs. I get a little bit of Katt Williams at times.

[@ebbiemusumali8301]

Yes😂

[@evelynbare1975]

He's got the George Carlin type of approach to his humor. He takes "normal" ish and turns it over to funny. Thought and humor.

[@vetisyka]

Josh storytelling is unmatched 👏

[@meliashell5230]

And, without cursing every other word. So refreshing & fun-nee! 😂

[@Kcali111]

Favorite new comedian 2023 ⭐ Here's to continued success Josh ❤️

[@LindaC616]

Ditto that!

[@elenawilliams32]

I was lucky enough to come across one of his hilarious stories years ago and he's consistently made me laugh since then. Look up Josh Johnson, Catfishing the KKK. I guarantee you'll find it hilarious. If you can be bothered, let me know what you think.😂

[@JennLynnTarot]

You always make me laugh, but I have to give a special shout out to your show where you were talking about the little murderer that escaped in Pennsylvania, and a lady in the audience said he was in her parents backyard 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TaelorHigh]

Josh Johnson for Netflix 2024!!

[@Madcapredcap]

“We are containing the situation.” “I WELCOME OUR NEW BEDBUG OVERLORDS!”

[@kaliru1]

I'm upset I didn't hear about the Alabama Boat Brawl of 2023. Just watched so much coverage of it and boy, that was refreshing!

[@2969capone]

How this man doesn’t have more followers is beyond me. He is original and funny!! Love him! 💙💙💙

[@AlyssaAllen.a]

Share with ur friends for greater reach

[@tinypear]

Josh has such a phenomenal comedy style, a breath of fresh air tbh.

[@elihyland4781]

they keep getting better, I thought I was just gonna watch a couple minutes. Josh is becoming one of the best in the world I cannot get enough

[@daphne201239]

Punching water... I choked on my own spit. 😂

[@octiiXpies]

We don't have Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert of the 2000s anymore but now we have Josh Johnson and John Oliver ❤😂🎉

[@a.w.6288]

And Roy Wood, Jr. and Jordan Klepper!

[@KathySmith-fy2ks]

So refreshing to see NO CROWD WORK You are original!

[@brownkemosabe]

2023 was a lot easier to get through because of you, Josh! Thank you tor your absolutely stellar material, please keep posting!

[@nerfherder4284]

100%

[@sweetsister3524]

So true. I can relate. keep posting Josh.💗

[@thisisit333]

Josh Johnson is truly one of the best storyteller comedians! 2024 is his year!!! 😂😂😂❤

[@monetpetals86]

I’m over here getting ready for bed, swishin’ my mouthwash. Josh nearly made me do a spit-take joking about Paris fashion week. 😂

[@imhighdee]

The 2023 wrap I didn’t know I needed

[@Kindnessloveunderstanding]

What a genius. I can’t get over how comedians usually take a lot of time to work bits and use the same ones (which is fine too) but he’s on another level this is insane.

[@felinemoonchild]

This is the only news recap of 2023 I want to watch.

[@ZanahoriaBaila]

"specially when they have enough money for a boat" I love when half the punch of his joke is so history loaded he only needs to signal it with his eyes.

[@tammersalem]

"we on fire motha fuckas" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@teresasavi8821]

What a year 😊. It’s a wrap. Looking forward to seeing Josh in 2024. He’s coming to my hometown in April. YAAAY

[@user-qe5yc3zp8w]

This is like the third video of me seeing him have a problem with boats, and they are all about different things. Gotta respect the consistency.

[@TheCheffer76]

This young man is going to be a star.

[@moniqueengleman873]

He already is a star 🌟 🤩

[@joannekeane2126]

So good! Consistently funny, no matter what topic he covers. Outstanding❣️

[@melaniesheldon8013]

I want this man to continue on and on with his success ❤😂❤

[@fatoumatagoundo3688]

Devastating, insane , chaotic etc. Could have all been really interesting words😂😂😂 So polite, which is refreshing to see in a comedian😂🫶🏼

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

I noticed the same!

[@berserkfuryyy6798]

Aquanigga showed up and took things to a new level. That brother had stride 😂

[@elsvaughn7959]

I never heard the bedbug story before- i just got home from a party and i accidentally just woke up the whole house 😅😂😂

[@AVV369]

HAHAHA that last filthy surprise was fucking deep belly laugh-inducing 🤣 2x JJ in one week! Thanks! Laughed even harder to hear these bits again. 🎉

[@a.rad_music]

He never misses

[@MsMookalate]

He was swimming against current and had his uniform and shoes on

[@ManifestoWatch]

Am Kenyan and proud our Brian Mwendwa made it to the top 2023 list

[@DavidBaronStevens]

11:45 "Tupac died to get away from her" 🤣🤣🤣

[@SirrCommander]

Been saying this for years; Josh Johnson is so slept on and underrated . I can’t wait till he makes it even bigger. Keep on pushing out the great content

[@Mads0000]

This man is gold! I hope you make it real big my man, you deserve a big crowd!

[@Rumorville]

I have watch all these episodes and still laughing again....Josh is Amazing😂😂😂

[@kamarmason8077]

Yknow what i like- i dont keep up with stuff going on rn and Josh always says *if you dont know what im talking about, lemme explain it to you* i love him for that ❤❤

[@XianTrombonist]

Josh: "I'd *like* to think he came from Africa. Just started swimming 6 weeks ago..." Me/Google: average make swim speed is 3mph, swimming 24hrs means 72 miles in a day. Atlantic Ocean is roughly 3,000 miles wide, divided by 72 miles, means it'd take 41.667 days to swim. 7 days in a week means he'd take... 😮😮😮 Gotta love a mathematically accurate comedian!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@teresasavi8821]

Saturday Morning comedy! Cartoons for adults ❤

[@uzbeccastan86]

Yessssss! 🙌🏻

[@TheKandiqurl]

Turned that man into a tambourine for no reason 😂😂😂

[@JAANDLU]

You are my new favorite comedian in 2023. Keep it up, Josh!

[@lacezobi]

you're fantastic at giving context to things like the alabama brawl, your commentary is great- bought tix for one of your shows

[@kristinafisher9772]

Thank you so much for all you do. My dad passed away in September. I recently discovered your content, and your comedy has been helping me get through it. ❤ Happy New Year, Josh!!

[@clarewillison9379]

💐❤️🕊️❤️💐

[@delladoug]

My Pop died in August, and I like to think he stuck around for the Montgomery brawl.

[@RickyMaveety]

I like this kid so much! He’s got a great head on his shoulders.

[@SquadNero716]

Josh you remind me of like a more chilled Donald Glover in the standup game. You made it your own and I respect and appreciate ya work

[@caseywesselman369]

You kept me alive and well informed this year man, thanks for your craft! 🎉❤

[@kimlouise-rf5rr]

First time I have found Josh WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY TALENTED YOUNG MAN! I see a very bright future for you, Josh. I come from the British comedy world where we have the dark, incredibly sarcastic sense of humour. IE the Ricky Gervais kind. So, for me to give you a big thumbs up means something. I look forward to watching you rise to stardom!!!!

[@loricrane5315]

The whole riverboat brawl was my #1 favorite video. And it was JUST a big Ole brawl. No pew pews. Big Ole butt whooping.

[@Ash-Farah]

This man truly has invented employment

[@LindaC616]

Out there grinding!

[@mswood6256]

Bankman really looks like a microwaved shia😂😂😂😂 hell naw to the accuracy. I love watching JJ

[@oddcheese6384]

“No one is safe.” I’m going to use that more often.

[@elfi643]

24:07 I’m sewing and I had to fully stop for a minute to cackle and then catch my breath

[@melodyboudreaux7141]

I love how you deliver the news with humor!! 😂

[@QueenShebaDivine]

Josh keeps me laughing! Love his comedy!

[@hhairball9]

That was some of the best story telling I've heard in a long time! You have a new fan here!

[@gamelord3135]

"F up the boat what ru doin" was a 1-shot kill, I'm dead, I'm done 😂😂😂

[@feranks3211]

I am so thankful for all the content you put out. A good laugh makes the troubles more bearable and you gave us plenty of laughs, sir❤

[@PauloSuttiunico]

Keep doing what you'r doing, you've been nailing it since Hold Up!

[@TheTwil1]

I like him. Interesting, intelligent, introspective, funny, yup. He’s a keeper 💜

[@TavisDavis0925]

Man's a breath of fresh air I almost thought real comedy was dying off ❤😂

[@amethyst49ergurl]

Fine and funny!! Always a pleasure to watch!! Happy New Year 🎆🎊