Bad Times, Good Stories

Before Kunal Dudheker was acting in Marvel movies, he nearly got rabies. This is the classic story of a broken heart, a booze cruise, "ping-pong," and a Thai island full of very unfriendly monkeys. Be sure to follow Kunal on Instagram. Email me at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Comedian Juelz Vasquez drops in to share everything from bootcamp war stories and selling weed at Burger King to the absolute chaos of moving to LA: living in a real-life Russian drama, dodging meth-house roommates, and a relationship that was no match for Covid. A bunch of stories that were indeed bad times, but, you guessed it! Make for great stories.  Follow Juelz on Instagram! Email me! badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Hey y'all! — Joe here. In this episode Lonnie Eagleton (Bassist for Black Veil Brides) talks about two ridiculous encounters with strangers -- one a roommate he hardly knew and the other, a hitchhiker he was too nice to ignore...while driving through a blizzard...on the way to his grandfather's funeral. You'll find out why he slept with his rental car keys clutched in his hand at a dingy motel, how he went from coffee shop gigs with no audience to playing in front of tens of 1000's of roaring fans, and the lovely greenery in his apartment.  Follow Lonny on Instagram Email me at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Hey y'all! — Joe here. Today comedian Lee Gordon and I talk about expectations vs reality. Lee's high expectations led him to (trying) to join a frat, taking a gig working as Spider-Man at kids birthday parties, and thinking he could pull off three dates on Valentine's Day...none of the events went as Lee had hoped.  Follow Lee at @lgordon9 Please leave a review! It helps grow the show and will make you feel incredibly accomplished, as you should.  Email me @ badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Hey y'all! It's Joe — this week on the show, guest Brooklyn Jones found herself and her naked, half asleep mother locked out of their apartment, at 2am in New York City. The shananigans that follow are truly a hoot.  Brooklyn also talks about living with her mom, weird ghost sightings, and the sitting next to Busta Rhymes for two hours.  Be sure to follow Brooklyn on IG @itsbrooklynjones Shoot me an email at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Hey y’all! It’s Joe — this episode is a funny, honest conversation with comedian “C-Bazz” Fort about the night he got pulled into a wild VIP party with newly paid NFL players, blacked out, and woke up at a Denny’s to 80 missed called from his (now ex) wife and newborn baby.  C-Bazz looks back on the absurdity of that night, how humbling it was, and how it became one of those moments that forced him to grow up a little. We also talk about making mistakes, learning from them, and why he doesn’t judge people for screwing up — because pretty much everybody has a story they’d rather not relive. Follow C-Bazz on Instagram Email me at badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Hey y'all, it's Joe — this episode is a raw, funny, and honest chat with Aaron Yankowski, a 20‑year vet who was literally coming into San Diego the morning of 9/11 and later served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He shares wild, absurd, scary moments from him time in the military and how standup comedy became his way to cope.  Follow Aaron on Instagram @YankowskiComedy. Follow me on Instagram @flandangerous  Got a bad time that made a good story? Just want to say hi? Email me @ badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

LINK IN BIO. Hey y’all! Joe here. — for my second episode back after a five year hiatus, I've got a funny, dare I say heartfelt conversation with 2x guest, comedian Lin Sun Compani about marriage, independence, self-sabotage, and getting arrested with her husband on date night. We talk about eloping in Vegas, learning to share your life with someone, spending the night in jail, and why couples who get arrested together stay together. Be sure to check out “Next Up, Lin Sun,” directed by Jane Alcala, which tells the story of Lin Sun, born in a refugee camp and descended from an entertainment dynasty erased by genocide; she reclaims her family’s legacy one joke at a time. Follow @NextUpLinSun to find the next screening!   Email: badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com

Hey y'all! Joe here. — I'm back after five years and this episode is a messy, funny look at being totally in over your head. I chat with comedian/former teacher Aaron Monte about kindergarten “Hennessy” dances, middle-school chaos, getting carted off in an ambulance, and even getting fired from what felt like a dream job.  Email: badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com  Check out Aaron's new standup special, Good Morning, Mr. Monte

Audrey Stewart has a knack for inadvertently exposing herself and/or what is coming out of her to others. It doesn't go well. She talks with Joe about accidentally going full frontal at a dinner party and some other classy stories. It is truly and unequivocally a hoot.  Follow Audrey on IG @audreystewisart Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Holidays and birthdays haven't been kind to guest Brian Sutow. Not one but both of his grandfathers' died on his birthday. He also broke up with his girlfriend on Valentine's Day and felt the consequences the following New Year's Eve. Also, Joe shares a tale of new years woe as he didn't kiss the girl (who had driven two hours to spend the holiday with him) at midnight. Why didn't he kiss her? Because of Zach Braff!  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Caitlin Alyn dated the same guy throughout most of her 20's, so now she's playing catch-up. She talks about the crazy world of dating, (including unknowingly dating a homeless model), how men like her body now but not when she was in middle school and some early weird/creepy sexual experiences that set her back a few years.  You can listen to Cailtlin's podcast, SINGLE AF wherever you listen to pods.  Follow Caitlin on Instagram @caitlinalyn Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Guest Kevin Nahai (The Other Side) has been catfished not once but twice and he laughs about it with Joe. Also, Joe talks about a failed one night stand while living with his Grandmother in North Carolina.  The shooting at Tree of Life temple in Pittsburgh is a tragedy that sadly we have seen far too many times. If you'd like to support the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) or find out more about the great work they are doing both for Jewish individuals as well as immigrants of all kinds, here is a link to do so.  Watch Kevin's Youtube series The Other Side here! Follow Kevin on Instagram @kevinnahai Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Steve Lee did his share of drugs back in the day. While he’s sober now, he shares two epic stories with Joe that include: theft of said drugs, pizza, a royal butt kicking, skittles and a peak into an alternate reality. Throw in a trip to Tower Records, guys with baseball bats and a janitor with some sage advice and you've got yourself a wild time.  Be sure to watch the STEEBEE WEEBEE Show on Youtube! Listen to Steve's music @ www.steebeeweebee.bandcamp.com  Follow Steve on Instagram @guangou Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Vanessa Johnston and Joe embark on a mission. To find the funny in some unfunny topics; Vanessa talks about growing up with a Mom suffering from schizophrenia who was in and out of state institutions and an emotionally distant dad. At age 7 she was the woman of the house, making dinner for herself and siblings while avoiding visits from Child Services. The good news? Her childhood experiences helped Vanessa develop a strong work ethic that has led to her thriving in the entertainment industry both behind the scenes and on stage. You can watch her performing all over Los Angeles and listen to her on the upcoming @highsociety podcast.  Vanessa also talks about the time she won the Miss Minnesota competition even though she had no desire to and how that led to appearing on America's Next Top Model, which she also had no desire to do.  It's an honest, funny, raw conversation. Also, she has a good relationship with both of parents today. Enjoy!  Follow Vanessa on Instagram @Vanessavjohnston Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous  For more info about this show check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com  Watch Joe's movie, WELCOME TO FOREVER on Amazon!

Comedian/Magician Josh Edelman walked 20 blocks and took two trains in the dead of winter in New York City with terrible food poisoning so his boss could see that he was sick and couldn't come to work. Then he shit his pants and had to walk home. Josh and Joe talk about how many lives he ruined that fateful day, a skeptics convention in Las Vegas and the time Joe terribly misread signs with a one-night-stand that ended with him waiting outside her apartment presenting a piece of street furniture. Follow Josh on Instagram at @theedelmeister Watch this episode along with Joe's comedy series AVERAGE JOE on Youtube! www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Rachel Wolfson can identify with certain aspects of Orange Is the New Black thanks to her high school experience. While she stresses it wasn't as bad as jail, she attended a lockdown "boarding" school for troubled teens, run by Mormons in Utah. She talks about her crazy 14 months there, as well as growing up in Las Vegas, having a Mom that put away OJ Simpson (the second time) and the eye-opening experience of attending the PornHub awards. Follow Rachel on Instagram at @wolfiecomedy Follow Rachel's awesome and popular memes @wolfiememes For more info on BTGS check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com

Comedian Robin Tran has transitioned plenty of times. From a virgin to non-virgin, a non-driver to a driver to a non-driver again and lastly, from a man to a woman. And none of it was easy. We talk about what it's like dating someone from a liberal family when you're a minority, Robin's fear of driving in LA and the moment she realized she identified as female--and her girlfriend's reaction.  Watch Robin's HULU special by searching Robin Tran.  Follow Robin on Instagram @RobinTran04 For more info about BTGS check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com

You know when you look at a picture of someone smiling and you can tell by their eyes that they're dead inside? That was Australian comedian Laura Hughes while she was selling mops and giving demonstrations at various grocery stores, cleaning the mansion of Germany's Next Top Model and dealing with American creditors. Also, Joe talks about the time he thought he was going to be kidnapped by a gang. WATCH this episode on Youtube @ youtube.com/thejoeflanders Follow Laura on Instagram @laurahughesisme Check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com for past episodes, merch and to support the show on Patreon.

Musician Stevie Starlight thought he found love at a massage parlor--what he actually found was himself holding a declined credit card, an angry half naked masseuse and a towering security guard chasing after him. And that's when things got really crazy. Joe and Stevie also talk about the horrors of a clogged toilet.  Listen to Stevie on Spotify here! Follow Stevie on Instagram For more info about BTGS check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com

Guest Dhruv Uday Singh has been on both sides of an affair; in India, his highschool girlfriend broke his heart after he made her a homemade (and rather scandalous) Valentines Day website and years later, he found himself a major player in an affair with a women who had an affinity for a specific type of dirty talk. Shockingly, neither of these stories end well. Follow Dhruv on Instagram @dhruvudaysingh Listen to Dhruv's podcast "I'm Too Effing High" on Itunes! Watch Joe's comedy series AVERAGE JOE on Youtube! For more info about this show, check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com

The emotions of comedian Rivers Langley while attending his Grandmother's funeral were as follows; sadness, anger, disbelief, laughter, sadness (again) and annoyance, all thanks to the hodgepodge of fools charged with running the funeral. It's a heartbreaking, hilarious tale that will inspire you to plan your own ceremony. Also, we talk about the time Rivers was robbed at gunpoint while delivering pizzas. Follow Rivers on Instagram: @riverslangley  Listen to his podcast, "The Goods From the Woods" here! For more info about this show, check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com

JoAnna Stephens shares how a mysterious text from an unknown number led to multiple brain surgeries. Joe and JoAnna also ponder why tumors are described as fruits, why she couldn't live in Koreatown any longer and how the last year of medical procedures have changed her life. To hear more about JoAnna's story and to help her with the $50,000 in medical bills she faces, check out her Go Fund Me page @ www.gofundme.com/joanna-stephens

Guest Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides, Andy Black) tried the impossible. He tried to fly on stage and the results left him with shattered ribs and weeks in a hotel room with an odd ball assortment of friends and family including Joe, his cousin who he hadn't seen in several years.  Also, Joe talks about the storied history of "Flanders Ankles".   Watch Joe and Andy on The Andy Show on Youtube!

Comedian Heather Winter (@hdubb0288) likes to party. She talks about her drinking ways, when it started, why she does it and the troubles its gotten her into. We also talk about mini cereal boxes, online dating and dick pic eetiquette. For more info on the show check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com  Watch Joe's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here or by searching "Welcome to Forever". Watch Joe's series Average Joe here!

Guest Catherine Linebarger has had her share of ups and downs in the dating world. From accidently breaking a guy's leg on a first date to hiring a private investigator to follow her boyfriend, she has seen it all. Cat and Joe talk easiest and hardest breakups, awkward middle school movie dates and what weird things they had on their bedroom walls growing up.  Watch Joe's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here or by searching "Welcome to Forever".

Before Malcolm Hatchett was killing it on comedy stages in LA, he was nearly killed at home in North Carolina. Malcolm talks about growing up a class clown, dealing drugs (among other jobs) to save money to move to LA and being a successful comedian while living in a broken down car. Less than a year in Los Angeles and Malcolm is headlining clubs, touring and appearing regularly on the popular live show Kill Tony. Great talk! You can follow Malcolm on IG at @malcolmH12 For more info on the show check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com  Watch Joe's series Average Joe  here!

In high school, guest Patrick Fogarty's parents were on the edge of a divorce. Looking for a hail mary to keep the family together, Pat's Dad decided an early morning fishing trip in Mexico was the perfect answer. For a number of ridiculous reasons Pat shares, it was not. Also, Joe and Pat discuss the crazy and dumb situations they found themselves in as teenagers which included out of control parties, fast food scams and a monster truck. Follow Patrick on Instagram at @fatpogarty Watch Joe and Pat's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here!

Comedian Martin Morrow was a sexually promiscuous throughout his 20's. We talk about why that was true and how it led to many dicey (and funny) situations, STD scares, cheating and an eventual nervous breakdown five minutes before performing at the Second City comedy theater in Chicago. Having come out the other side, Martin shares what he has changed in his life and a new found optimism he carries with him each day. Great talk! Follow Martin on Instagram at @martinmmorrow Check out his podcast, "The Untitled Black Dudes Podcast"   Watch Joe's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here!

Multiple car wrecks, multiple broken hearts, a concussion and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". These events and more make up the worst year of guest Eric Cooney's life and we talk all about it! Also, Joe shares the time he tried to impress his soon-to-be girlfriend at the skating rink and it was a disaster.    Watch Joe's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here!

Guest Danna Friedberg was a TMZ tour guide in Hollywood for six months and six months was enough. She talks about the her crazy experience as well as her regular appearances on the TMZ TV Show. We also discuss other crappy jobs we've both had including Joe's summer job dressed as a lady bug mascot at the Ohio State Fair where he inadvertently traumatized a small child.  Follow Danna on Instagram at @dannamontanna Watch Joe's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here!

Guest Nicole Hodges really had to pee while stuck in a London traffic jam. Joe had to relieve himself in another way and finally did so in an Alabama gas station. Neither are proud of their stories. Also, Joe and Nicole talk about the time Joe told her he had a crush on her. It was awkward. Lastly, they talk about the fact that years later, Nicole dated Joe's roommate. That was also awkward. Lots of laughs this week! Follow Nicole on Instagram at @thenicolery For more info about the show check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com  Watch Joe's movie, Welcome to Forever on Amazon here!

Guest Cameron Abdo decided to hike a 14,500 ft mountain. No easy task, particularly while battling ice, snow, sleet, rain and wind. Also, his only companions were two guys he had never met in person. He talks about his treacherous adventure, accidentally butt dialing his panicked Dad in the middle of the night during a storm and debating having himself pulled off the mountain via helicopter. Follow Cameron’s adventures on Instagram at @socaltravels Check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com for past episodes, links to merch and Patreon where you can support the show.

Guest Thea Ulrich ran away and joined the circus which led to a romance with a juggler which led to her getting something loud and painful stuck in her ear. In quite possibly the most squrimish episode of this show to date, Thea talk about life as a circus performer, how all her dreams become nightmares and a recent bloddy insident at the airport. Follow Thea on instagram @theaulrich Great talk!   For more information about BTGS check out www.badtimesgoodstoriespod.com

At 17 and on his own, Chris moved from Mexico to California. He had to restart high school, find a job and a place to live--all without speaking English. There were some drunken bumps along the way (don't drink Long Island Iced Tea on a first date) but before long Chris had a good paying job, was supporting himself and beginning to figure out his American life.

Only 20 years old, Johnnie Guilbert has already lived a full life. He lost his father to cancer at 11, dropped out of high school due to depression, then moved to LA, with no parental figure, at 17. Three years later, he has nearly a million followers on Instagram and Youtube. We talk about the collab channels he's been involved with, the falling apart of friendships and his new album due out in June. Also, the time he performed on stage and his guitar didn't work. It's a good one.

Stay away, Craigslist! That's what Alex Oliver learned after unknowingly scamming college girls out of salon memberships and selling baseball cards to a sketchy stranger four hours away, all so he could pay a month's rent. Thankfully he didn't die, but he did have his one and only breakdown in the process.

Hilary Petrokubi was Joe's first BIG crush. We talk about his inability to make a move all those years ago, how much it haunted him and the feature film he wrote and directed essentially creating an idealized version of their relationship... in which she starred as herself. Lastly, we discuss the love letter (read out loud) Joe wrote her four years ago. It's painful, cringeworthy and filled with laughs. Enjoy!

Guest Amanda Lehan decided to help return captured wild animals to their natural habitat in the jungles of Bolivia. A noble mission that ended with her getting ripped to shreds by said wild animals. Also, Joe and Amanda talk about the pitfalls of going on a first trip with a significant other when your hormones are out of wack.

In this premiere episode, guest Andy Biersack (lead singer of Black Veil Brides) tells the story of an on-stage accident and the weirdness that followed.

Joe broke up with guest Hannah Kirby the same day she met his family for the first time. It was a dick move and they talk about it. They also talk about the fact that years later, she and Joe's best friend starting dating behind his back and the drama and fallout from that. Oh, and how he dumped her in an even worse way. She's a trooper.  We also talk about Hannah's new company STABLEish that focuses on everyday self-help and self-love items. You can check them out @ www.stablish.com  Follow Hannah on IG @hannahkirby  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian and writer Martin Morrow talks with Joe about microaggressions and the importance of finding where the prejudice in all of us lies and working to let those things go. Listen to Martin's standup special, MAGIC OF THE CITY Read Martin's work on Medium  Follow Martin on Instagram

Comedian Shapel Lacey talks with Joe about all that has happened following the murder of George Floyd including the need for all of us to educate ourselves, the struggles Shapel as since overcome thanks to being told he "wasn't black" because of his love of punk rock and skateboarding culture and how white people shouldn't be afraid to ask "dumb questions" because it starts an important and much needed dialogue.  Read Shapel's blog, "I'm Still Black and No One Can Take that Away From Me" Follow Shapel on Instagram @shapellacey

BLACK VEIL BRIDES drummer Christian Coma talks with Joe about dating unstable people, getting food poisoning (and shitting his pants in epic Dumb and Dumber fashion) an hour before a date and the many struggles and sacrifices he endured that keep him humble even when performing in front of 90,000 people.  Follow CC on Instagram @Ceesespieces

Stay away, Craigslist! That's what Alex Oliver learned after unknowingly scamming college girls out of salon memberships and selling baseball cards to a sketchy stranger four hours away, all so he could pay a month's rent. Thankfully he didn't die, but he did have his one and only breakdown in the process. Originally aired May 16, 2018.

Comedian Lil Hart didn't get a DUI, she got a DU FLY. She talks with Joe about getting arrested on a flight pre-takeoff for being drunk and the aftermath that followed. She also talks about growing up with spina bifida, a disease that stunted her growth and could have left her in a wheelchair. Thankfully she's healthy, happy and hiking these days but it wasn't easy. Follow Lila on Instagram @lovelilahart Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian/Model/Playmate Irina Voronina talks about that less than glamorous behind-the-scenes life of being a model, growing up in the USSR and when her first Playboy photos went viral but the internet was new and she had no idea what was going on.  Follow Irina on Instagram @irinavoronina Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

A guy broke up with comedian Ariana Basseri...while they were having sex. It was as awkward as you would imagine. She laughs with Joe about what happened immediately after, other bad breakups, and some of the questionable dates she's been on. They also discuss Ariana's comedy career and growing up a drycleaning heiress. Follow Ariana on Instagram @arianabasseri Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Tattoo Master and all around artistic badass wizard Shaun Kama talks with Joe about the time, when he was five years old he ate the body of Christ, the traumatic incident that led to him walking out of his busboy job and finally, a drugged out boss wielding mailtoff cocktails and shotguns. It's a fun, earnest conversation with one of the most genuine people on the planet. Enjoy!  Follow Shaun on Instagram @halloweentattoos  Shaun's upcoming Art & Rock n Roll show in Vegas HERE Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

7th grade was a whirlwind for comedian Brandon Black. He had his first kiss, which ended badly. He and his family also moved from inner-city Los Angeles 80 miles away to the suburbs. Brandon laughs with Joe as he recalls multiple early breakups in his life, adapting to suburban life, their love of Taco Bell and why neither of them had a girlfriend in high school.  Follow Brandon on Instagram @iambrandonblack Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Katie K has an unusual and stress-inducing day job. She manages multiple apartment buildings and boy does she have some stories to tell! From being called by detectives to a Scooby-Doo style reveal that a coworker was more than he appeared to multiple idiots wanting things from her, Katie earns her "free" rent. Follow Katie on Instagram @katiekcomedy Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Jazmyn W got matching tattoos with her two best friends. Thanks to some ridiculous (and very funny) quarrels they haven't spoken in years. Jazmyn and Joe talk about how friends and significant others can be out of your life without missing a beat and often times over silly reasons.  Follow Jazmyn on Instagram @jazmynjw Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Mike Falzone nearly got kicked out of college after partying a liiiiiitle too hard for a freshman. He talks with Joe about the crazy night, his ridiculous attempt at distancing himself from it and the repercussions of said night. Later, Joe explains to Mike why he has a problem with authority thanks to his run-ins with the cops. Also, Joe talks about being a "hole tester" for the ABC show "Holy Moley". It didn't go well.  Follow Mike on Instagram @mikefalzone Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Rob Morris awoke one morning to discover a crackhead he had never met before passed out on his couch. It was only through some crafty early morning detective work he was able to come to this conclusion. He talks with Joe about the lead up to this discovery, the interaction he had with her and the aftermath, climaxing with him friending her on Instagram. Also, Joe shares a story involving himself, some teenagers, a homeless man and a burrito and they talk about the sadness that's behind their crazy stories. Follow Rob on Instagram @robmorrisyo Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Aidan Park lost his boyfriend to cancer one year ago. He talks with Joe about how the steps he's taking to grieve and continue living; positive thinking, not acting like a victim, trying to give back and and...drugs and lots of sex. Aidan also talks about moving to the US as a child, his time working as a political organizer and the kid's birthday party company he started. Follow Aidan on Instagram @aidanparkshow Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

LA comedy wizard Brian O'Connell (BOC) thought he found his partner for life. Turns out, a move to Los Angeles doomed the would-be marriage. Brian talks about the many variables that led to the engagement's demise including drugs, distance and infidelity--with a celebrity. Brian laughs with Joe about the darkness that followed in his life, how happy he is to have actually found his forever person, and how his sister was a passenger on the "Miracle on the Hudson" flight.  Watch Brian's new cartoon HELL DEN on Drink TV.  Follow Brian on Instagram @B3OC Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Willie Macc has seen high highs and low lows. At 21 he was a star on the mega-hit BET reality show College Hill. Hanging with celebrities and signing autographs all while working as a telemarketer. A few years later he was flat broke, missing some teeth and homeless, staying on friends couches. He talks with Joe about the crazy whirlwind life he's led and how next time he reaches that level of fame, thanks to his stand-up career, he'll be ready. Also, Willie talks about losing his virginity to a lesbian in high school, getting pregnant and having a kid at 16. It's a crazy story.  Follow Willie on Instagram @williemacc  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Jason Sereno found himself in two unusual situations; one he had no control over and the other he had complete control over. First, he talks with Joe about growing up a bastard and how that affected him both as a kid (it sucked) and adult (there's a happy ending!). Then they talk about the time in highschool where Jason got busted getting high--at an anti-drug leadership conference. Jason and Joe also talk of their love of Jennifer Love Hewitt and the ballad Jason wrote for her.  Check out www.jasonsereno.com for all the crazy projects Watch Kill Your Content on Amazon Prime  Check out Dads in Parks on Facebook or a movie theater near you!  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Lin Sun lived quite a life before pursuing comedy. She talks with Joe about how she ended up being her own pimp (after briefly dating one) and giving private massages and "happy endings", going to jail for those massages, the crazy circumstances that led to her being a single parent and how, after giving birth to get son, she found the gumption to start stand-up comedy at the age of 39.  Follow Lin on Instagram @linsuntv Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Youtube star Nicola Foti thought he found his "forever person"--until he discovered said person was cheating on him...with Nicola's best friend...and he found on while they were all on vacation together. Nicola laughs with Joe about how he handled this news, how he ended up in his soon to be ex's house without permission and what he learned from the whole messy ordeal.  Follow Nicola on Instagram @soundlyawake  Watch Nicola on his Youtube page @ youtube.com/soundlyawake Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Brian Murnane had himself a toxic relationship. He talks with Joe about the circumstances that led to what truly was a "rollercoaster of insanity", including  youth, drinking, social class, small town life and good ole low self-esteem. Joe and Brian laugh about their teenage selves and reflect on the changes they made in their lives that has lead to each of them being in long-term, healthy relationships today.  Follow Brian on Instagram @gogbrianbernard Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Alix Brown was recently kidnapped and carjacked outside of a gas station in LA. She is able to laugh (a lot) with Joe as she describes the terrifying incident and also shares two other near death experiences--also involving cars. Also, Alix talks about growing up the daughter of a United Nations diplomat in Africa.  Follow Alix on Instagram @ahhhlix Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Former crazy drug addict Zane Helberg now performs stand-up comedy at rehab centers all over the country. He talks with Joe about his crazy cocaine filled early years in LA that included building a skatepark in his tiny apartment and dealings with a harpoon gun. Sober now, he invites patients at drug clinics to come see his "Live From Rehab" stand-up shows with the goal of making an audience full of individuals detoxing from Heroin or other hard drugs, laugh. It's rarely an easy audience but as Zane tells Joe, it's the most rewarding work he's ever done. Also, they talk about the year Zane spent as a door to door meat salesman.  Follow Zane on Instagram @zanehelberg Listen to Zane's Album, Live From Rehab here. Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Jeremy Ferguson aka Jinxx is one of the crazy talented guitarists for rock band Black Veil Brides. He talks with Joe about growing up in a small town where big dreams were not encouraged, discovering Rocky Horror Picture Show, why he started playing the violin and the fact that many musicians were considered anything but cool in school but become the epitome of cool simply by being a rock star. Spoiler alert: he still doesn't think he's cool. Jinxx also talks about the upcoming ten year anniversary re-release of Black Veil Brides' debut album We Stitch These Wounds. Watch Jinxx in an episode of Average Joe Follow Jinxx on Instagram @jinxxed4life Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Actress Christina Calph can't shake the devil. Twenty years after attending catholic grade school and being told that if you're bad, the devil will take over your body, Christina continues to check her closet and boobytrap her apartment every night. She and Joe talk about the various issues they have with the church as well as the positives that came from their religious upbringing. Also, Joe tells Christina what he did with the "jesus wafers" at lunch.  Watch Christina in an episode of Average Joe Follow Christina on Instagram @christinacalph Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Actress Magdalene Vick has had her share of success in TV and film, along with a slew of collaborations with Facebook phenom Ray William Johnson. But before all of this, she had her metoo moment before the movement began. She talks with Joe about her decision to play the game and sleep with the high level producer who thrust himself on her with the promise of helping her career. Magdalene talks about how this choice went on for two years, made her feel terrible and ultimately led to nothing. The good news? She came out of it with a newfound passion to create her own work and is happier than ever.  Follow Magdalene on Instagram @reallymagdalene Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Kelly Catey has found herself in some hairy living situations since moving to LA at the age of 18. From a roommate who invited homeless men over for sex to living with prairie dogs and ghosts, Kelly has seen it all. She talks with Joe about the parols of living alone as well as dating a roommate among other things.  Follow Kelly on Instagram @kellycatey Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Rene Vaca is telling jokes on stage for a living now, but there was a time he was selling drugs in college while at the same time excelling in the business program of said college. Where did he get this entrepreneurial spirit? From his Dad who is currently serving 40 years in federal jail for drug trafficking. Rene that growing up, he thought his dad was counting copious amounts of cash at the table thanks to his Mexican restaurant but later learned it was drug money. Joe and Rene also talk about their love of burgers and a Dodger date that went terribly wrong. Follow Rene on Instagram @renevacacomedy Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Guest Rama Vallery has had his share of injuries, self-inflicted and otherwise. He shares the "highlights" with Joe which include a gruesome toothpick incident, multiple concussions and the time he fell off a cliff. They also talk about the weirdest job Rama had and what he's learned from his various mishaps.  Follow Rama on Instagram @ramavallery Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Jaylin Eaves was a great student in college UNTIL a series of ridiculous events took place. Jaylin talks about the night she got blackout drunk and got into a shouting match with a doctor, as well as cheating on an exam and getting busted. She and Joe also swap good ole teen heartbreak stories.    Follow Jaylin on Instagram @thejaylineaves Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Dante Chang has rolled with both the physical and metaphorical punches. The physical ones came from a 73 year Korean woman who was Dante's loving (in her own way) roommate. The metaphorical came from an STD scare after Dante went home with a porn star. Dante also talks about his love of baseball cards, some precarious sexual situations and how his life changed after getting married.  Follow Dante on Instagram @dantechang Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Amber Falter grew up with a mother who was an addict. As you can imagine this led to some pretty crazy, sad, ridiculous and yes, funny stories. Thankfully, Amber has been able to find the funny and looks towards the positives that came from the last time she saw her mom; the bond between her brothers and dad, the knowledge of who and what her mom were and the empowerment that came from not having her mom in her life. But that doesn't mean there weren't some crazy times; stealing, conning, withdraw farts and crackhead spaghetti are just a few of the topics Amber and Joe talk about.  Follow Amber on Instagram @ambermariefalter Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Comedian Shapel Lacey started his entertainment career on the competitive cheerleading team in high school. He was on the team because of a girl he was crazy about. He and Joe talk about the lengths he was willing to go to win the heart of girls he hardly knew and who showed absolutely no interest in him. Shockingly, it didn't go well.  Follow Shapel on Instagram @shapellacey Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Guest Chris Biersack (Joe's uncle) talks about a variety of bad times from his life that thankfully lead to some great stories. First, he talks about the worst break-up he ever experienced, then a weird and creepy priest from his high school days and last, the two week first national tour of BLACK VEIL BRIDES in which Chris wore all the hats on the tour and ended with him nearly dying while driving through a blizzard in Texas. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisABiersack Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Guest Ryan Easley never wanted kids. So much so that he tried to get a vasectomy right after highschool. And yet, he found himself more or less a single dad at 24. He talks about raising a daughter, dating as a single parent and the three years he spent as a city bus driver, dealing with all kinds of crazies.  Follow Ryan on Instagram @a_son_of_krypton Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Guest Hunter Edwards tells Joe why he is partially blind in one eye. Joe also learns the difference between a latte and a cappuccino and all about Fresno, California.  Follow Hunter on Instagram @hunteredwardsbb Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Bad times have followed guest Gilli Nissim all over the world. She shares some stories including being referred to as "big nose" in China, getting scammed by gypsies in Italy and getting stung by the most adorable sounding creature ever. Originally aired 11/3/2015 Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast

Guest Jupiter Baudot hasn't spoken to his mom in four years thanks to the ridiculous pranks she pulled, her unstable behavior and the fact that Jupiter gets flashes of PTSD when he drives by her exit on the highway. And yes, she was totally in Playboy. It's an interesting conversation about growing up with an unhinged parent and rising above it.  If you live in LA, check out Jupiter's monthly show, Shit Posts at the Pack Theater the first Saturday of every month. More info here: here. Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Whether it's on Facebook, Craigslist or a comedy club, comedian Ari Mannis likes a good internet prank. Ari talks with Joe about some of his best pranks, who liked them, who hated them and who he had to apologize to when a particular prank got real.  Follow Ari on Instagram @arimannis  Check out Ari's pod Unlicensed Therapy  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Ohio based visual artist/painter Adam Hernandez talks with Joe about a series of shitty events culminating in his first out of town art showing at a gallery in Texas. They also talk about failing the drivers licence test, Adam's move from NYC to Columbus and divine intervention in the form of a nacho bar and cold beers.  Adam will be showing his work at the Futures For The Rest of Us art popup in Los Angeles February 15-16. For more info click the link. https://www.ffru-la.com/ Follow Adam on Instagram @ahernandezart Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast

All-star actress/podcaster/internet star/human being Alexis G. Zall and Joe talk about some bloody sexual experiences they each separately experienced in the bedroom or in Alexis' case...the bathroom. They also talk about some bummer vacations in which Joe stepped on some fire ants and Alexis was sick in Vietnam and questioning her sexuality.  Follow Alexis on Instagram @alexisgzall   Check out Alexis's pod Zall Good Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Guest Caroline Georges has seen some pretty crazy things working as a dance at a gentlemen's club. Between her co-workers and customers, she shares some stories that are terrifying, hilarious and ridiculous. Caroline has her own show called The Manic Pixie Dream Podcast where she talks with women and men about female empowerment as it pertains to social issues, pop culture and everyday life. Follow Caroline on Instagram @caroline_lydia_rose   Check out Manic Pixie Dream Podcast  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Before Jeremiah Watkins was a regular at The Comedy Store and performing with Kill Tony, he was working some shitty jobs. We talk about him working at a racist country club, an Italian restaurant that burned down after his shift and not getting any respect at the car wash. Also, Joe shares why a polaroid of him is still on the wall of a chinese buffet in Columbus, Ohio.  Follow Jeremiah on Instagram @jeremiahstandup  Check out Jeremiah's pod Jeremiah Wonders Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Grady Welch, like Joe, had an awkward, bumbling and humiliating go of things romantically as a teenager. They talk about two incidents that stand out and in many ways haunted them for years to come.  New episodes return next Wednesday!  Follow Grady on Instagram @shadygradyjames Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Merry Christmas! Hallie Cooper had an awkward, weird and ultimately humiliating sexual experience in a movie theater during middle school. If that wasn't bad enough, she had to tell her parents, in detail, what happened. It was a rough time that thankfully Hallie is able to laugh about now. Also, Joe talks about the first time he shaved his pubes and the embarrassing aftermath at the breakfast table.  Write a review of the show on Itunes/Apple pods, screenshot it and email to badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com along with your address and we'll send you a super cool gift.  Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

For two days, Emilie Hagen worked the crazy underground Karaoke scene in LA. She talks about the odd (and unknowingly funny), uncomfortable cast of characters she interacted with and the unsettling final night that ended the whole ordeal. She and Joe also talk about the Boxcar Children, being propositioned for a threesome, performing in the high school marching band at a jail and why she should learn to say NO.  Watch Emilie host EIGHT SHOWS at the Helium Comedy Club December 27-29, 31. For tickets visit https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/  Write a review of the show on Itunes/Apple pods, screenshot it and email to badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com along with your address and we'll send you a snazzy gift! Follow Emilie on Instagram @emilieknowseverything Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders

Steven Briggs is killing it in the comedy game. He also has nearly been killed three times. He talks with Joe about surviving a serial murderer, blacking out on a jetski and a wicked car accident that got even more surreal thanks to the odd cast of characters he interacted with in the aftermath. Also, Steven talks about performing for the troops all over the world and "touching" experience he had with a gorilla in the jungles of Ethiopia.  Write a review of the show on Itunes/Apple pods, screenshot it and email to badtimesgoodstoriespodcast@gmail.com along with your address and we'll send you a snazzy gift! Follow Steven on Instagram @Stevenbriggscomedy Follow Joe on Instagram @flandangerous Follow BTGS on Instagram @badtimesgoodstoriespodcast  Watch this episode @ www.youtube.com/thejoeflanders