Joe Pera Reads From History

[@dorndy1]

the fact that Townsends asked Joe to simply read on their channel shows that they really have a grasp of whats special about Joe, and are probably true fans. Thanks for this.

[@Warios4Christians]

This is a perfect pairing.

[@brooksbrooks6805]

They definitely understand Joe Pera. This litterally could have been an episode in Joe Pera Talks With You.

[@cmahar3]

A delightful video, and a show of how wonderful reading aloud together can be.

[@AztecViking84]

Well said!

[@Milkshake790]

Facts

[@forestreader]

We're reaching levels of coziness that shouldn't even be possible

[@BigBlack81]

Wasn't coziness of this magnitude banned by some supranational organization long ago? Wasn't there UN resolutions on this?

[@incognitonegress3453]

Ok!!!!

[@AISolipsil]

Critical coziness, even.

[@fluffycritter]

It's a coziness singularity.

[@scottp4077]

I live a few miles west of there. After watching his videos, we built a small, plain cabin in the 20 wooded acres behind the house. Every fall I spend a few weeks out there with books while sitting next to the wood stove. Theres nothing else like it.

[@gingerspazmo]

"hear that john" >gives the greatest smile to joe ever the best gifts are the ones you dont ask for

[@Maialeen]

You should rethink your KZbin name for your sake and everyone else's.

[@callumwoulahan7681]

You should do whatever makes you happy

[@papayer]

Oh God he still has the name but who am I to speak

[@tomnewton5994]

This collaboration is something I will never not get giddy over.

[@420JackG]

It has really made the last few days more endurable.

[@johnboleyjr.1698]

I get the feeling the "Joe Pera" episodes are going to reach, if not surpass, the Pemmican episode level of status.

[@blackoceancreativeuniverse]

@John Boley Jr. Clearly it begs for a new episode called "Joe Pera Makes Pemmican".

[@nonobrochacho240]

​@@blackoceancreativeuniverse Coincidently Joe Pera and his friend made pemmican on his show. :)

[@joshuaboley1637]

I agree .

[@marysmith7765]

Two Joe Pera episodes?? Best crossover EVER, thank you so much!

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

wait whats the other episode?

[@dirtyunclehubert]

he BELONGS in here. next: joe pera helps cowboy kent rollins on the farm and tells us about the history of favourite country music artists.

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

@@dirtyunclehubert Hey you like Connor O'Malley? If you're not familiar he stars in Joe Pera Talks With You. His youtube is legendary.

[@dirtyunclehubert]

@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 ive seen how to make it in USA, and what else is left but to fully agree with you.

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

@@dirtyunclehubert Check out Connor's video ' Hudson Yards Video Game'. It got reuploaded by another channel cuz it got copyright struck cuz of a song in it but if you search that video title it'll come up. It's really funny I promise.

[@toddmcnasty5050]

Joe Pera is like an ice cold rootbeer on a 10 minute break from a hard day's work. Satisfying. Refreshing. Sweet. Rewarding.

[@youbluethatone1017]

Root Beer is GROSS!! 🤮

[@pwnsy584]

What a boomer comment lmao

[@toddmcnasty5050]

@@pwnsy584 Woosh..

[@Puppy_Puppington]

Truly. Or a hot cup of cocoa by the fire place in a Log cabin located in snowy Alaska.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Or 2 pieces of maple syrup toast after being stranded for 2 days in a Canadian forest without food

[@erinhowett3630]

What a beautiful memory Joe shared. I feel privileged to have heard it.

[@oldironsides4107]

You know he’s playing a character and isn’t anything like this is real life right? Telling stories about family that never existed that kind of stuff

[@stonecutter2]

Countless time in history was spent just like this. Someone preparing a meal, snack, or attending to work. Someone else reading to them, to help pass the time. A true connection with history in modern times. Thank you for this!

[@michaelkrull3331]

Dude, we almost have the same name!

[@thriftriffs7526]

Beautiful comment 💕

[@Idotisme]

Among the ritch. My grandmother lived to 92 she wen to school for 3 years her grandmother probably never had the chance.

[@TheGrant59]

Wholesale human experience stuff

[@Wilderness-Will]

Joe Pera is tonic for the soul. I think part of the reason his show is often compared to "adulthood's version of Mr. Rogers" is because it touches on heavy topics with an air of seriousness and respect for the audience and those who might see a bit of themselves in what’s being depicted onscreen. His show doesn’t use fear, grief, and anxiety as the punchline for a cheap joke, nor does it fetishize those feelings the way a lot of adult animation shows seem to. Joe Pera’s show depicts these feelings, and offers suggestions on how to deal with them, but doesn’t fixate on them. It's a special thing to see my favorite KZbin channel and favorite show collaborating. Thank you both for being who you are.

[@spugintrntl]

Joe Pera, like Mr. Rogers, doesn't talk down to his audience. I think you're absolutely right.

[@KairuHakubi]

and the periodic mild absurdism brings to mind Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust. perfect for late night viewing.

[@Werdwell]

Well said

[@asherwilkins465]

I was really well articulated, and that feeling inside of me

[@IgneousExtrusive]

I felt so too.

[@ericgrey4744]

Townsends is incredible at being both a human being and an educator.

[@list3058]

Now, if he could just educate himself about Adult Swim, WE COULD BELIEVE THAT AGAIN. Everything, EVERYTHING is ruined by them. WHAT THE HELL?

[@8beef4u]

@@list3058 What?

[@lol22332]

@@8beef4u he has a tv show with them. Joe is a comedian and if he can make a funny story and tv show to sell his content good for him. I think he is one of the best things to come out of that cesspool in a while. I think it’s nice that a more gentle and traditional human spirit can come through his performance.

[@8beef4u]

@@lol22332 I know what Adult Swim is I've been watching it for like 20 years. I just don't get why they ruin everything. They've always been hit or miss, though the old shows were definitely better, like Aqua Teen and Squid Billies, Sea Lab, etc. But some new stuff is good, like this or Rick and Morty. I think we forget all the crap that faded into oblivion in the past though like Neon Joe.

[@urmumsbaps]

@@8beef4u yeah I don't know what he's talking about either. If he likes Joe Pera, then why is he mad at the network that's given him 3 seasons of his show...

[@eatbolt42]

I think John climbed into my soul, looked around and said, "I wonder what I could do to make this person the happiest he may ever be. Hot coco with Joe Pera? Okay."

[@VendErre]

This is probably the best Joe Pera I've ever seen. The rustic cabin setting, the clothing, the gentle scrapping of the nutmeg in the background.

[@tristanl.2650]

The crossover we never knew we needed, but now can’t get enough of!

[@sstills951]

Don't tell me what I can't get enough of.

[@dylunr3143]

I'm so INCREDIBLY happy with this crossover

[@jeenkzk5919]

I’m afraid I’m not familiar with this fella other than an episode or two ago. Does he have a channel? Edit: I should have watched the whole video. I haven’t seen Adult Swim in a while!

[@VanessaVasquez09]

I didn't know Joe Pera until he appeared on this channel. He seems like swell guy. :)

[@shaolinotter]

if you like this, "Joe Pera talks with you" is worth checking out

[@OmegaMan.]

Same here.

[@toddposton869]

Same here. And yes, he does.

[@theEarlofChip]

Check out his youtube channel as well. Truly one of the talents of our time.

[@ashleybrooke2087]

His comedy is very gentle & almost antihumor sometimes but he's pretty consistent with it & if you enjoy it, you'll like his other work & his Adult Swim show

[@gregorydillon9167]

OK, internet. You can stop. Perfection has been found. You will never top Jon and Joe drinking hot cocoa by a fire

[@thishandleisntavailable1]

This channel is always so wholesome. I always end up relaxed and typically learn something new. Joe feels like such a natural fit here.

[@AppalachianCryptidDoge]

Townsend's may have single handedly made 2021 bearable. Joe is to pure for this world. So thankful for these videos.

[@wendyrotchstein]

At 63 I guess I never realized how much I love someone else reading a story to me. Audible is okay but seeing the person reading to you is so enjoyable and feels so intimate. I love toast and hot chocolate, and now I think I need to make some even though I just ate dinner lol. Thanks guys for an enjoyable few minutes. Make these longer please!🙏😊

[@debbralehrman5957]

I did not know of Joe Pets until watching the making the leg 3 stool. Then I looked up some of his stuff on line. I found it very enjoyable. As Joe might say. Thanks for having another video with him. Thanks to the crew for all the work you do. Have a good week. Now I think I will have some buttered toast. Bye 🍁🍂🍁

[@timl.b.2095]

Joe Pets?

[@TehPwnographer]

@@timl.b.2095 joey animals

[@gerdsfargen6687]

@@TehPwnographer lolol

[@etheretherether]

For everyone asking, the book is: The Bark Covered House By William Nowlin Excellent reading by Joe Pera! His collabs on this channel are great.

[@etheretherether]

@Christina Elizabeth No problem! As soon as he started reading the book I was intrigued and googled the first few lines. Haha turns out near the end of the video he says the title.

[@Invading-Specious]

Will you make a youtube video, reading the whole story? please?

[@toddposton869]

I love how Jon is both attentive to the fire, while still listening to every word and question. Something especially wholesome and charming about this video.

[@shadowlicked]

now's a good time to mention that Joe Pera has a recipe of his own for maple syrup toast.

[@poyp]

You can eat it for up to 2 meals a day without getting sick.

[@StrangeScaryNewEngland]

I'd have to say it's just as good, if not better, than a nice steak

[@Racc_Attacc]

Absolutely loving these vids. I never expected Joe Pera to show up on this channel but I'm so happy that he has

[@jvillanueva7707]

" '...whether my humble self was once in all there thoughts while they were making their toilet that day or not, I gave them the credit of it' " "What..what is this book Jon?"😆😂🤣

[@Velocimackerel]

Is that a colloquial phrase, or...? I'm with Joe.

[@pieterdiffenderfer5691]

@@Velocimackerel the older definition of "toilet" involved grooming and preparing oneself for the day. ie: "toiletries" still refering to everything from toothbrushes to compact mirrors and shampoo. So it basically meant he hoped they were thinking of him while they were getting dolled up for the day.

[@ckbd19]

I don't know why I'm surprised, but it's amazing to me how perfect of a fit Joe is for this channel and the content you all produce on it! I hope you guys can continue to work together more in the future.

[@AugustTheStag]

"What is this book, John?"

[@susanwoodcarver]

Oh my goodness…I LOVED THIS EPISODE. It made my heart happy. My pup snuggled up in my lap and together we listened to your quiet joy and sweetness .Bless both of you, and sincerely, thank you.

[@theeldritchlibrarian]

Thank you, Townsends fam, for introducing me to the perfectly delightful Joe Pera! I know I'm incredibly late to the game in learning who he is, but I'm looking forward to catching up on as much of his work as I can.

[@hyperdrivepics]

The crossover I never thought of, but makes PERFECT sense.

[@robwoodke6592]

Made me think of a cold evening after the chores are all done, a couple of brothers maybe having a simple meal. One cooking and one reading for a little simple entertainment. It really warmed my heart. Thanks.

[@Spoonishpls]

I'm drinking hot chocolate and crocheting to this and it's perfect

[@nathangimpel]

If John Townsend does not have a cameo on the next season of Joe Pera Talks with You…..

[@d00mboy13]

that would be awesome!!!!

[@topsykretts7642]

Oh my god!!! You're the BEST for bringing Joe Pera on!

[@charisma_2xp819]

I like your screen name. That's one of my favorite Jim Carrey movies.

[@ianhunt9520]

I'm sitting at home sick today, and this is exactly what I needed. I haven't had much of an appetite the past couple days, but now I have a craving for some warm buttered toast and hot chocolate. Thanks guys!

[@herrdoktorprofessoreldritc3416]

As a fan of both Townsends and Joe Pera, this was the visual equivalent of butter and toast. A perfect combination.

[@lividsphincter4098]

Maple syrup and toast

[@garybuseyexperience4406]

"I use it today, don't you?" "Uhhhh.. Yeah"

[@Phillydcuz]

Wasn't familiar with Joe Pera seems both odd and perfectly suitable that I would hear about him here. Really hits you in the feels. Thanks for this, it was just what I needed.

[@marcelogonzalez8547]

Thank you so much Joe Pera and Townsends for making this episode just in time for my birthday. Maybe it was because of the date or because of how Joe reads but it felt very personal. It was a great birthday present. Thank you.

[@erinhowett3630]

I really needed this today. Thanks, Jon and company.

[@ayesha36]

This is exactly the kind of comfy video that we need this time of year! Thanks guys. I need to get ingredients to make hot cocoa...

[@andrewmartin1616]

long time fan of Townsend, and tasting history. i only just became aware of joe, and couldnt be happier that you two got together.

[@elizabethbush-hoh9904]

I have to agree with Joe; read a chapter for a cup of hot cocoa made by Jon is a good deal. Joe will have to do this again.

[@memoryshield]

As a huge Joe Pera and Townsends fan, this collaboration is blowing my mind.

[@soulslur]

Please keep collaborating, this is such a beautiful combo.

[@opluxna2120]

This has made me realize that Joe talks like he's reading a book. The vernacular and everything. The phrasing and adjectives.

[@lobsterrodeo89]

Jon and Joe have each been a tremendous refuge over the years. I am beyond grateful for this partnership. Thanks to all involved.

[@gamerman7276]

Joe Pera is the world's youngest senior citizen

[@windsnowandstatic9075]

Having loved Joe’s work, and loved what townsends does. I almost feel ashamed I never thought of the two together. These have been wonderful and I’m glad it came to be.

[@NWtoSFO]

I watched this twice in a row. What a great collaboration. I had never heard of Joe Pera before, but he had me hooked about 10 seconds after he started reading.

[@collinmc90]

I can't explain how much joy this is brining me. THANK YOU.

[@LIamaLlama554]

brining- touché

[@collinmc90]

Brining was popular in the 19th century to be fair. I immerse myself in the salty brine of Joes comedy haha. @@LIamaLlama554​

[@spikeup11]

you guys introduced me to Joe and for that I am grateful. what a wonderful man

[@babysealsareyummy]

Joe Pera is the medicine we didn't know we needed.

[@daryianjohnson2234]

That's it. I've been getting videos recommended for over a year from this channel and I'm finally ready to subscribe.

[@gibbonsr]

Best collaboration ever. Welcome to second place, peanut butter and jelly.

[@happymack6605]

Omg! Such a wonderful surprise; I love Joe! 💗 Thank you so much Townsends👍🏽😊

[@sststr]

I'm currently working on narrations of H.P. Lovecraft's texts over on my channel, and the word 'hummock' appears quite a bit in his works. Indeed, he uses quite a few words I have to look up, despite being a 20th century author - recently I came across such obsolete words as: 'arras' (tapestry), 'settle' (wooden bench), 'Paris green' (a green pigment which was also used as rat poison), and 'gloaming' (dawn or dusk). Even though he's writing a century later than Edgar Allan Poe, Lovecraft uses a lot more obsolete words than Poe did. Which is very curious, I'm not entirely sure what to make of it.

[@Domdrok]

I read Lovecraft with google open, so many archaic words. Even his contemporaries were like BRUH

[@sststr]

His "A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson" is Lovecraft acknowledging his critics and making fun of his writing style himself ;-)

[@CrypticCocktails]

Archaic words are the least of your worries if you’re reading HPL aloud! (At least some of his stories..)

[@primaaloevera9592]

This does something unbelievably good for my soul

[@Tropicalpisces]

So I must say an immense thank you for featuring this fella on your show. I had never heard of him until now, and having my soul healed by Mr. Rogers as a child, and after watching a number of this man's videos, I can safely say Joe Pera is a special person with a beautifully uniquely succinct look on life, that makes me happy to be alive. Thank yo both immensely. You soothe so many people! ☺️🙏👏👏❤️👍

[@friggsnowden5210]

Look forward to settling down to a new or old wholesome episode every evening after a long day. Townsend's never disappoint. I'm a Townsend myself. Seems to be a trend to enjoy and desire the simple things. Greetings and Blessings from Alabama. Your channel brings me much joy.

[@molasismusic224]

I LOVE JOE PERRA I LISTEN TO HIS GUIDED SLEEP AUDIO AND I LOVE TOWNSENDS!!!!

[@nickjones5603]

I'm glad this channel is getting more attention! Love the work you do!

[@joaquinm.ayaladecedoz2027]

This has to be one of my favorite Townsends clips ever! Please, bring him in to read more books! Side note: His reading would make for fantastic ASMR videos, for those that experience it.

[@rosescott9299]

Speaking of dugout canoes I heard just the other day that they recently found one in Wisconsin that was 1,200 years old!!! Found underwater and well preserved, due to the cold. I wonder if it was sunk intentionally to preserve it and then forgotten about or lost. Truly amazing indeed, it’s been there since around the year 800!!!

[@bobcostas6272]

If you still have it, a summer in direct sun will cure that guy up perfectly and probably make it weigh 70% less!

[@wellesradio]

Please release more videos of Joe Pera sitting by the fireside reading just in time for the holidays!

[@deborahscotland8819]

I love this video. I'ts been a stressful and difficult day, watching this was a tonic. Thank you Townsends and thank you Joe. x

[@kathrn2577]

I was having a pretty crappy day, and found this to be so soothing. Thank you! I hope to see more like it.

[@skaneverdies]

I thought “no, it can’t be that Joe Pera.”

[@mattshaffer5935]

That was great! I’m so happy to have been introduced to Mr. Pera and I loved his story about his Grandfather. For me the toast is a vehicle for the butter!

[@u.s.militia7682]

I miss dipping my buttered toast in my Memaw’s coffee when I was a kid. It just doesn’t taste as good when you’re an adult. Nice relaxing video. Thanks for posting.

[@joanhoffman3702]

The touch of a loved one’s hand makes a difference for sure. 😌

[@JustAGuy1031]

More Joe Pera. These collaborations are absolutely fantastic. I could listen to him read these journals for hours.

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

How does he do this character so long? His back must be killing him! Love the crossover though, really needed something good today. Thank you

[@JakobKaiserCreative]

This has been a genuinely sweet thing to watch. Joe's reading combined with the crackling of the fire, the crunch of the toast and the smell of hot chocolate in mind made for a rather comfy 10 minutes. Thanks

[@TheGrowlingAraknid]

OH HELL NAAAAAA! This is too ambitious of a crossover

[@ScumbagWoW]

This is not a collaboration i would have expected but I love you both. This is great

[@MalReaver]

I cannot believe I've never watched any of Joe Pera's videos, I'm sure I've heard of him before. He is a beautiful soul ❤

[@Bison6000]

My favourite collaboration today. Joe Pera is the "If an old soul was a person "😂❤

[@Warios4Christians]

I said a similar thing of him also

[@Puppy_Puppington]

True. Before my brother passed away, people would say that of him. I think people with old souls are the bestest, sweetest, most innocent and precious.

[@westernlynx396]

This was a wonderful video! Two of my favorite KZbinrs working together to make magic.

[@iPervy]

Ahh the sound of john widdling on nutmeg as joe tells a story.

[@Pygar2]

Whittling. Dogs widdle on fire hydrants...

[@iPervy]

@@Pygar2 Hey, whose to really say what jon does off camera~ Thank you also i learn most words through spell check haha

[@SFforlife]

The wholesomeness is overwhelming.😌 I never thought I’d see Joe and Townsends together but it’s really a rather natural pairing if you think about it.

[@dalicloud9]

This literally made my day. I’ve been wondering where Joe has been.

[@Mike-zw7fq]

Thank you Townsend for introducing me to Joe Pera. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@yourmomsass3365]

This is the crossover we needed

[@IgneousExtrusive]

Often, I feel a bit pessimistic about how the internet has changed life, and whether or not we would be better off without it. But people like Jon and Joe, people I probably never would have heard of without the internet allowing smaller creators to experiment and be supported even by niche content, prove that the upside can be much greater when we curate that experience. As a sleep aid, as fodder for inspiration or as food for thought, channels like these are like gemstones in the earth's crust. You have to dig for them, but they're out there. Your videos about community building are especially important to me. It's by no means a replacement for real human connection and fulfilment, but it motivates me to go out there and find it. It proves to me that it's real and possible. So, thanks for that. I now have hope that, someday, we can take all that was so great about the old days, while leaving behind what was not.

[@SecretGerms]

this made my night, and is sending me off to slumberland most peacefully.

[@Mygoalwogel]

I've been watching your show for a couple of years now off and on. But I never noticed your audio books before. This is absolutely wonderful.

[@Captain_Draco]

My grandfather would do bread dipped in a saucer of jam or molasses and cream.

[@kevincrosby1857]

This is crazy. You two have been topics of conversation with my friends this last week.

[@mikececconi2677]

This is the Avengers Endgame of the internet. Thank you so much.

[@TheGeistKing]

This was the last collab I ever expected, but it's so nice! Thanks Guys!

[@creatureselfie]

"What is this book John? What, never made a toilet before? SMH

[@EmoLord1175]

Townsends and Joe Pera?!? This is the content I didn’t know I needed. Thank you so much for this collaboration hope to see more of these two working together in the future.

[@westonward735]

I thoroughly enjoy the variety of shows on the channel. I flipped back and watched the Welsh Rabbit episode which was enjoyable again. I have a question and I don't mean to pry but what ever happened to your daughter who would cook with you, I remember the candy episode the most?

[@HLBear]

She's older and living the Townsend's life.

[@tinyspyder]

She is quite a young lady now. I think the most recent video she was in was the brick making one.

[@aleswitch]

Thankyou so much. What a fantastic combo, Townsend's and Joe Pera! Just homliness and cosiness on a screen and through my headphones! Well done folks!

[@erinhowett3630]

How did this collab even happen? Who approached who?

[@Joshua40]

good question.

[@Scopper81]

It would be wonderful if Joe is a fan and reached out. Either way, I'd love to know as well.

[@operationumbrella230]

i saved the playlist of him reading i enjoy seeing townsent guy enjoying being by the fire listening to the guy, too. i really do love townsent videos not having background music and that audio/sound from a mic is very clear and easy to listen. when i turn up, it does not have bothering sound. i have nerve pain and i cannot truly enjoy most videos on youtube because of too much sound or bad audio. i really appreciate it.

[@SarahM-lw2gd]

I am just getting over being sick, and my craving for butter on toast is real. I could still go for it, honestly. Edit: right after writing this, my cat stepped on my neck hahaha. Thanks, LC 🐈

[@scottroberts5511]

What an amazingly heart warming moment. Thank for this.

[@JayEmGe]

I definitely did not expect another Townsends video with Joe Pera again, and I certainly hope this isn't the last! He fits right in! EDIT: Shortly after 1:43 you notice Joe break character a bit as he almost laughs. (I think that's character breaking?)

[@The-o-p]

I think he’s laughing about “making their toilet.”