Episode 1214 - How to Get a Second Husband with Jackie Johnson

·1 hr 28 min·5 clips

Comedian Jackie Johnson explains how her failed starter marriage led to a motivational show about getting a second husband.

The episode opens with the hosts thanking Ice Cream Truck Drivers and promoting their Patreon via PreachingFun.com. Matt Donnelly, calling from Aruba, discusses restrictions on his cruise ship comedy magic show due to ADA non-compliance. Guest Jackie Johnson is introduced, and they briefly talk about lactose intolerance and matcha. Jackie explains her one-woman show 'How to Get a Second Husband,' inspired by her own divorce from a Disney adult improv coach and her subsequent remarriage. The hosts promote their July 5th improv show at the Majestic Theater with Brad Sherwood and Jonathan Mangum. Conversation shifts to the Backstreet Boys playing at Sphere, with Jackie sharing a story about spotting AJ from the Backstreet Boys in traffic. The group delves into dark animal behaviors, including dolphins using other creatures to masturbate and badgers killing babies. A fake sponsor segment humorously promotes Matt Donnelly's cruise ship knife antics. Discussion touches on cruise ship GI outbreaks and the Titanic documentary. Jackie mentions her podcast 'Natch Butte' and the challenges of podcasting, contrasting with the hosts' 11-year run. She details her divorce finalization in December 2019 and her second husband's support. The hosts and listeners share bizarre dating advice stories, like buying Magnum condoms daily or using nicotine pouches while making out. Matt reflects on being cut from a Kevin Smith film written by Brian Lynch, discussing naivety in Hollywood and Smith's community-building efforts. The episode concludes with a Jock vs. Nerd trivia game covering jingles, toy history, and sports history, won by Matt. Closing remarks include Patreon updates and thanks to listeners.

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Jackie Johnson's supportive second husband opens a warm, funny run on truth, legal cover, and who gets the better edit.

Jackie Johnson's second husband gives the episode its clean comic hinge, with the hosts circling what support looks like when someone has listened to the workshops, handled the tech, and kept showing up.

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You want a second-husband story, a cruise-ship stage problem, and ChatGPT pretending it passed the bar?

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