Steve Hofstetter - The Recipe (Full 4K Comedy Special) - 2023

[@stevehofstetter]

This was one of the toughest things I've ever written. I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for being a Patron - Patreon.com/SteveHofstetter

[@kurtstallings]

Brilliant. And I needed this recipe tonight.

[@NoSubstitute]

As the oldest mistake my young parents chose to bring into this world, growing up with the same freedom of "if it's funny enough...", I, as a single dad, can so appreciate the references and only hope that my own three children (2/3 mistakes) feel the same loving kindness. Actually, I know they do, because they keep saying it to my face, or write little notes and drawings that I stick to the freezer. Even though they are now 16, 18 and 21. And they love the banter whenever we hang out with grandma and grandad and my younger sisters (one two years younger than me and potentially on purpose, but the other two are 16 and 20 years younger than me, and between the two it's not 100% clear, which is which).

[@carolynscalise]

Just started to watch and how you describe the need for gallows humor is spot on. My first experience of grief was at age 24 when my dad died. After his funeral, we all gathered at my cousin Steve’s home. He lived on Powell Butte in Portland, Oregon and had outside the door of his beautiful self built home a small plane parked on a shared airstrip. We ate, we drank alot, but especially laughed at story after story. We didn’t fly, at least on that day in November, 1979. But that laughter was profoundly healing that it still brings me to tears today. Lots of details here, but I’m working on my tendency to overshare. Thank you so much for this special.

[@AspenDarkfire]

Q&A question. How would you explain to your sister. If slavery came back, she'd have to do the dishes 3 times. Twice for slavery thing and a default time for still being a woman 😊 #CasualMisogyny

[@derekrhodes4536]

I am still watching it, but I had to come down and say that your crowd work is amazing, but your comedy is absolutely brilliant! Thanks for this wonderful way to wake up up on New Year's!

[@jonathan198627]

I'm upset that KZbin has been hiding this from me for so long, new favorite comedian.

[@seriousdeliriums]

This guy is always funny, haven't seen a bad set from him. Clever dude.

[@ejamesl]

Comedy isn't exactly supposed to make you cry but you did. I just lost my mom a few weeks ago and this made me laugh and cry remembering some of those same lessons. Thank you for this, and for being part of my life's recipe.

[@iHopeyoure0ffended]

❤️ hope youre doing alright fam.

[@louisrobitaille5810]

Comedy is supposed to convey emotions and he accomplished that perfectly 😁.

[@MythsMana]

Man, losing a parent is never easy. I lost my mom when I was 15 and its still very hard to deal with. I'm about to turn 21. I hope you are doing well and seek help if you need it.

[@Glorbgaming]

I know this is a month late but I’m genuinely sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is never easy, I wish you the best of luck and healing.

[@marcelmuller1105]

Some of the best jokes are at my moms expense. She passed from stage 4 cancer. But I feel good knowing she would whoop my ass for making jokes about her. She would know it's all in good fun. Hope your doing good.

[@Wulfslove]

I just lost my brother three months ago when he was only in his thirties. Thank you for this, it helps.

[@jeremynall9173]

So, my brother and sister were adopted. They're 10 and 15 years older than me. They said mom couldn't have kids biologically. When my mom found out she was pregnant with me, for the longest time they thought I was just a tumor. Eventually they discovered, I'd somehow defeated all the other swimmers and in her mid 40's, here I came. I was a freaking delight. This set always hit home for me. I saw you do it in Dallas a few years back and mentioned this to you in the merch line. I didn't go into detail. Regardless, this resonates and I always tell people I was tumor. When it comes up of course. I don't just walk around round screaming "I'm a tumor!" Can't thank you enough for coming to the body of Christ (Corpus Christi) this year. FYI, I've been a comedian for 2 decades now. Not on stage, but, as an Ice Hockey official. Being 5'3" on the ice didn't make separating combatants easy so I relied on words.

[@rachaelwhelchel8176]

I can relate. My mom was convinced 😂 I was the flu.

[@chiggins4399]

Thank you for the laughter and joy you gave me! Short story- when my husband died we kept a small marble box with some of his ashes home. One night my youngest son is tossing it up in the air over and over. Horrified I said " What the hell are you doing?" His answer- playing catch with dad.😉

[@commanderlabelle1]

I have never seen you open yourself up so much, and share so much of yourself throughout a whole set. Thank you so much for speaking so deeply from your heart! It reached us.

[@ShannonJacobs0]

Especially offended by Amazon ads. My final Amazon purchase was two decades ago. Why should my comments be any less repetitious than the google's offensive and unstoppable ads? Only one question for KZbin: Does anyone really think more frequent and more offensive ads can lead to profit?

[@theduder2617]

@@ShannonJacobs0 Lithium works MUCH better when the pill is swallowed. It demands a true pile of crap to spam another's comment with unrelated nonsense. No one cares about your amazon purchases. AT ALL. And surely no one capable of critical thought wants your nonsensical ramblings to be repetitive in any imaginable way. Stop heckling others. Create your own comment. If unsure how to do so, I imagine there are countless videos on youtube explaining the process. And, YES. The more ads shown along with increased frequency of said ads, directly leads to more unearned profit. After all, advertisers pay for their ad every time it is shown/seen. Sorry that is how ad revenue works, but it is what it is. Which is why adblockers remain rather popular.

[@samiam4544]

I grew up with my parents always telling the story about how she found out she was pregnant with me after she got her tubes tied. So, yeah. I was definitely a mistake.

[@OuchingTigerLimpingDragon]

This was really intimate and personal, and very very needed. Thank you, Steve.

[@CIONAODMcGRATH]

This is an EXPERTLY crafted hour of stand-up comedy. Steve has taken his act to the highest level yet! BRAVO!

[@CIONAODMcGRATH]

@@KrisCreider Interesting theory!

[@bogmon]

greatly improved since I last saw him. The craft takes time and he's putting in the work

[@Threedog1963]

This show sucked.

[@neogaines2418]

Incredible. Super refined and well produced. Hoffstetter is reaching new levels, I been a fan since 04'; what an evolution.

[@reneemorris8749]

For many, like my husband & Steve, humour is WAY MORE than just a "coping mechanism", it's a WAY OF LIFE ❤🎉😊

[@DrMetropolis74]

Lost my father recently…. This really hit the spot. Thank you Steve.

[@danazebunster3843]

What a great show. Thanks for the life lessons and the laughter!

[@zmnaberhaus]

Bunst! ❤ Happy New Year! 😊

[@tessiepinkman]

You are a genius! The world needs you. I'm sending you soooo much love, from me, a crazy Swede, living in Norway.

[@tressazachman5674]

Probably the best way comedy should be delivered..love this guy!

[@virginia_the_elder]

A couple of groans, a couple of guffaws, and a few tears. This was a treat, thank you.

[@chrisraz8046]

One of the most brilliant pieces of comedy ever.

[@HedrickArrows]

Seeing some of those jokes separately (either with or without hecklers, preferably the former) was nice, but finally watching it all as a whole special was just absolutely amazing. A rollercoaster worth riding ,just chef's kiss. Thank you for this sadness, laughter, anger, and others, mixed in this wonderful hour.

[@elizabethdiaz7560]

Watched the whole thing without skipping ads or the end. Let it play through without stopping. It was fun seeing you in San Antonio 2021.

[@PerunaMuayThai]

Hi Steve. Not sure if you'll see this but I'm driving home after visiting my Grandad in the ICU that has signed a DNR. You made me laugh on one of the worst days of my life and made the first half of a hard drive easier.

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Bless you sweetie

[@worththetoaster]

Best to your Grandad, good sir!

[@TattedIrishxxx]

🫂 I’m so sorry.

[@Spliffted]

hope time has healed some of those wounds friend

[@michaelmurphy839]

Dude, you have to be the hardest working person in show business. Watching your career, especially through the pandemic, has been humbling and impressive. No doubt your dad would proud.

[@rocky-fuller]

In the back of my mind, when you first started talking about your parents, that this would wind up with you talking about your father's passing, so I was prepared for it, but it still tugged at my heartstrings. He was an amazing man if he was able to help raise an amazing person like you Wonderful show. Your family sounds like a real hoot ^^

[@matthewsmoker3269]

This is by far my favorite comedy special you have put together thus far. You have been a huge inspiration to me over the past year or so. I first saw and met you at our 2021 Grand Chapter Conclave in Denver. Ever since I have watched all of your material and keep up with your daily content. When times get tough for me, your gallows humor, life lessons, and personal example of what it means to be a Balanced Man of SigEp have all kept me afloat and provided motivation for me to keep working towards my goals. As someone who struggles with depression and anxiety, I respect your transparency and vulnerability in speaking out about your mental health. Your wit is unmatched, your intellect is evident, your morals and ethics are consistent, and your care and consideration for others and for doing the right thing is clearly displayed in how you recognize those commonly overlooked and speak out against injustices. I admire you and the journey it took to create the Steve we all know and love today. Never stop being you, Brother. 🤟🏼 #VDBL

[@laurastewart9877]

Thank you so much for sharing such a personal look into your life. As the eldest of a large family I can relate to a lot of the sibling shenanigans that we shared. Your gallows humor is something we all need to learn.

[@pjf2675]

This is my favorite 😢😅 full length special. Thank you for keeping it available to watch over and over again. Thank you for getting me through some really tough times.

[@scronic420]

Discovered you during lockdown, owning hecklers on FB. Absolutely appreciate your opinion on how comedy is to be used and why it has come to be. I’m am unapologetically gallow and most often misperceived. Thank you for this. You are a comedy treasure.

[@andreasvavaroutsos2775]

Thanks!

[@notsure1969]

I like how real this set was. It hit on a deeper level and you were able to bring it all back around. It felt new and familiar at the same time. Great job.

[@DavZeugme]

Fucking good, as usual.

[@oni7488]

I cried so hard at the end - and you made me laugh through everything I was feeling. Thank you for *all* of those feelings. 🙏 You've been my favorite comedian for a long time, and at this point it's not even close. This set was phenomenal.

[@k03hl3r]

This isn't just standup comedy, this is elevated to an entirely new level.

[@quickwillies]

Steve, I'm constantly telling my friends that you are quite literally a stand-up philosopher, but this set proves it. This may be the most well-crafted, and ...the bravest set I've ever heard. When you started I saw you as an entertainer; by the time you finished, I saw you as family. Yes, there are tough times in my life right now, but you went a long way toward making them more bearable. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

[@CaveManCole]

That was wonderful!

[@JescoLincke]

It was a profoundly rewarding experience to watch this deeply personal show of yours. Never have I witnessed tragedy and comedy dancing so close. By now I know quite a bit of your material and some of how your mind works (at least professionally). Still, the concluding recipe hit home deeply with me. Thanks for the hilariously presented life lessons.

[@laneyallan8796]

No one ever really dies until there is no one left to remember them. You just made your dad immortal. My condolences. ❤

[@Angela-bc2ul]

Hands clapping 👏 Standing ovation.

[@bumper.love.ukraine]

You are one of the best comics I have seen! Keep us laughing! The world needs it! 😁

[@jennifercombs265]

Thank you for letting your patrons enjoy it early loving it so far 💕💕

[@hippiecowgirl4231]

This is one of the best comedy acts ive ever heard.thank you for being vulnerable

[@christhefish11]

Profoundly beautiful. RIP Martin, you raised an incredible person with an amazing heart and soul and sense of humor. Thank you sir 🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@soulgazer11]

Fuckkkyeeessssssss Steve is my absolute favourite! I'm so glad I get to watch another special! One day I hope to watch him live 🤩.

[@dvdfreak26]

I was adopted as a baby, and lost both my mom and dad in the last 2 years. This touched me and made me laugh at the same time. Thank you.

[@noelcumberland6656]

Great special! Super funny! Also, thanks to your Dad for helping you write one of the best jokes I've heard all year!

[@Matteous_YT]

The closing words of this performance are some of the most insightful and beautiful words I have ever heard. Top notch Steve ❤

[@christinaulibarri4777]

Thank you Mr. Hofstetter for sharing your loss with the humor you are blessed with. Condolences for the loss of your dad.

[@markbletz7337]

Absolutely Your greatest show... Thanks Steve .. you are a comedic Genius .

[@patrickhultquist3224]

I just put my dog down today after he fought a long battle with cancer. This was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you Steve.

[@nancyowens8052]

I know what that's like.

[@peforster6725]

Seeing Steve live is on my bucket list.

[@Dragonflyquack]

With each special you've inspired me in some way, just had to say that first before sharing something. My older sister was the accident, I was the "miracle baby", we were comparing notes one day and we agreed that she had the better end of that. Each mistake story I've heard is funny and/or weird, in my case that "miracle" story was told each time my mother was really proud of me, or I had done something wrong, that's when it was full of guilt and shame... well was supposed to be but as I got older that wore off. My sister and I decided that I would just tell people I was a surprise. The first time I heard you say that I had to pause the video, my sister and I shared a laugh, which meant so much to me as we had drifted apart through the years and were finally rebuilding. Your videos have gotten me through some very dark times, when you came to Edmonton I was so excited to see you that when I went to ask you a question, instead of putting up my hand I shook my cane in the air then stood up to ask it. I hoped I would have a chance to shake your hand, maybe next time.

[@robertfluhr5339]

Dear Steve, you are a f-ing comedic genius. Thanks man, best wishes to you and yours. PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS!

[@yikes7963]

Like like like like!! Grief is hard so we make ways to deal! Love this special Steve!! Congratulations on your growing success!!!

[@Druidofthemarsh]

My family has always embraced gallows humor. When my grandmother passed after a long and terrible battle with Alzheimer's, we were at her graveside service and the pastor was saying The Lord's Prayer. It was lunchtime. It was quiet. My uncle, seated in front of my cousin and I, was hungry. We had a hard time stifling the laughter when we heard, "Give us this day our daily BRGRGSRBRRBRRRRR!" We figured it was granny having the last laugh at our expense. :)

[@Angela-bc2ul]

When the majority of what you have seen is utube heckler clips, the opportunity to see Steve Hofstadter uninterrupted is something special. 👌 you are reminded of what an incredible comic he really is. ♥️

[@AcE-jm1nz]

One of my favorite specials Steve to be able to make someone cry and laugh at the same time is something special ❤️

[@raegune]

Thanks for making your special available to everyone!

[@Eagle81683]

It has been a privelage to watch you develop this material over the last few years. This is truly amazing!

[@kettlemagic]

Thanks Steve. You are a healing force in the world.

[@AuntieEmm]

I lost my father a few years back, and I still get those moments of intense emotions. It also took me a minute to be able to watch anything that would remind me of him/my childhood. So this is perfect cause he probably wouldn't like this style, and I know I'm having a normal reaction. Thanks man, you're one of my favorites

[@khashah30]

Perfect delivery! So sorry for your loss... your dad is PROUD of you

[@charlieevergreen3514]

Great show, Steve; thank you for sharing all of that, and for reminding us of a few important things. And of course for being funny while doing it. You’re a good human.

[@wendydabee]

Thanks for putting this on YT, that's super cool of you!

[@MrBrittn007]

I never expected Steve Hofstetter to make me cry, but here we are. Thank you, Steve.

[@arich20]

Wow. Thank you to all the people on Steve's patreon for getting this work out to all of us ❤ so glad I found this

[@joekeithmcdonald696]

Thank you sooooo much Steven!!! Absolutely one of the best comedians ever. Never have I been reduced to tears in this kind of emotional way from stand up comedy as i have been today. Steven, my dear sir, thank you so much for sharing your view and talent with this world. Now more than ever ,we need you and your fellow comedians to continue on in the gallows. Laughter is the only way out sometimes. So many of us struggle, without the aid of covid or whatever bullshit this life has to throw around at us, with depression and addiction and so on, comedy, music, all the arts, are a source of not feeling alone. And i thank you again for providing us with great relief from the often dismal and mundane ways of life. Still couldnt help but feel some degree of sadness from seeing all the smiles covered up! But you can feel it, and still see it in the eyes. Dont you dare ever stop Steve as i have selfishly become reliant in your words and comedy. You really do make this existence better and i am forever great full. Faithfull listener, till either you cant speak, or i cant hear. Aloha

[@rawdaaljawhary4174]

Brilliant! This special is hilarious and heartwarming at the same time.

[@hannahlester5072]

It's been such an amazing journey watching you work on this special. It's wonderful, Steve! Mazel Tove! I hope it gets the recognition it deserves! May 2023 bless you!

[@GrayeWilliams]

Absolutely beautiful, Steve. Thank you for this.

[@indiecrowarts]

I loved this a lot, I just wish you could enable auto gen captions, all of your clips have them and they’re very helpful for people like me who need them for either hearing or focusing reasons, keep on Steve 🎉

[@GuruGoBaDD]

Great set and nicely packaged, Steve makes good with his timing. I enjoy his comedy as it’s unique to Steve and it hits home - literally had lols

[@underourrock]

Really enjoyed this. It's hard to convey just how well delivered and connected this performance was. My father passed the night after something I wanted to share with him. Wanting to share your strike with your dad really resonated with me. I'm glad he got your message.

[@jenniferkofoed8556]

This was beautiful 💕 Thank you

[@bjdefilippo447]

Thank you, sir, for sharing so much of yourself and your family with us. Condolences on your dad's passing. It's a tough time. I'm glad you have great memories.

[@onewolfhowls7670]

Brilliant!!! I can't fear the dark if the shadows are funny.

[@bryancampbell4604]

Thank you for releasing this. It was so great, and one of the reasons why you are my favorite comic. You bring everything round circle in your jokes.

[@lapdogg]

The power to make someone laugh and cry and laugh again, all in the span of 60 minutes is truly outstanding. You are inspiring Steve.

[@dianewien683]

You made me laugh and cry also. I lost my younger brother last year. He would have loved your humor! "The Recipe" was amazing and oh so true. We are a mixture of the idiosyncrasies of our parents, our upbringing, and our experiences. Perfection!

[@stevenbreidt2967]

I've never cried and laughed simultaneously. What a wild experience, and I thank you for it

[@hardcoreplur]

Thank you for making this free on KZbin! My wife and I watched this together and had some awesome conversations while watching (it took 3 hours to get through). I hope you will come back to Naples' Off The Hook Comedy Club soon (we missed you last time). And thank you for being so open and honest (and funny) with us as the audience. PLUR!

[@madmonkee6757]

This is amazing. Thank you, Mr. Hofstetter.

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

I got the chills when you walked onto the stage, Happy New Year to you, Steve! Thank you for all the laughs, the lessons about life, humanity, love, decency, and honesty. You are appreciated more every day. Congratulations on your success, you have worked hard and deserve it. 👏 😊

[@patsquach4080]

Thank. You. Steve. For. Being. YOU. !!!

[@josefelipevaldes3308]

One of the best comedy specials I have seen. You are my favorite stand up comedian. I cried happy tears watching it. Honestly, I called my dad right after. Thank you, and thanks for being a fast and determined swimmer. Also you are a great human being. And I love gallows humor.

[@Lormaul]

It was not only fun, but also very beautiful. Thank you!

[@pennisauer2121]

this was everything comedy should be. thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@onepunch9203]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing, Steve. 🖤💛

[@SweetnL0]

Gallows humor - when you’re at your grandmother’s graveside service and your dad leans over into your ear. “How do you like your spot?” My what? “Your spot. You’re sitting on it.” 😂 Nah. We were sitting on HIS spot. I’m going to be 1 row and 3 spots over.

[@veronicabezerradasilva9947]

This comedy special is as beautiful as it is funny. So emotional! Thanks for sharing that with the world, for free.

[@TK0_23_]

"Ya don't get in trouble, if it's funny enough". Thank you and your dad for that. Filled with wisdom and funny as hell.

[@mieuxdisante]

I woowed and applauded at my Laptop screen at the end of this! Amazing, emotional. Thank you for this, Mr. Hofstetter.

[@ericaldrius]

The "Dad ghosting joke" was absolutely amazing. This is a tremendous special, easily one of the best ever produced. VERY well done.

[@qing-jaohan8641]

Impeccably crafted and delivered. This is a true masterwork of comedy. You're one of the greats Steve.

[@TheKreature13666]

I discovered you through your Tennessee video, and you've been one of my favorite comedians since then :)

[@noneya1987]

You have a fucking gift, Steve. If you weren't as funny, you'd be one hell of a motivational speaker. You being funny makes this an hour and five minutes of pure fucking gold. Thank you sir. A million thank yous.

[@lamarlhu11]

So very well done!!!!! Thank you

[@tyleroffer2001]

Thank you. I lost my father when I was still a child, this was my introduction to grief. Of course it hasn’t been my last experience with this complicated series of emotions. You, good sir, have made my day with this video. I hope to see your show in person this summer. I hope you don’t have to fly air Canada to get here but sadly that will probably be the case. Again, thank you for your honesty, it’s refreshing.

[@relaxingnaturesounds2339]

Deserved a standing ovation! Will NEVER get the credit and recognition he deserves.

[@GeirGunnarss]

Fantastic set, Sir. It was a joy to take that ride with you.

[@VarianNash]

Amazing show. Even with the sad ending, you still made the best of it. That is very well done.

[@jimwarnock4524]

I'm so, very appreciative of you, your stories, and family's stories. ❤

[@andTheDead]

Loved the special, thanks for posting!

[@WeldingWitch]

You Really hit the nail on the head (all the cliches) when it comes to gallows humor!!! I have been saying since 2021 that dark humor gets me through! (I have had multiple family deaths including my dads, none covid) It is grounding in a way. You really do have The Best death joke and how perfect is it that your dad gave you the set up 😄🥰

[@BrandyParty]

Brilliant