The Joker Broker Podcast

It may just be the last Joker Broker episode to ever be recorded...Or not? Andrew has launched a career in news media on TikTok and Sam asks him the tough questions about his potential biases. We had a blast this week and we covered everything from comedy stage-time to telling your team-members you're proud of them. Thanks for tuning in!

We tried a different kind of intro for Sam this time, and he wasn't happy about it! In this episode, we explored the relationships between learning, teaching, and participating in the real world. Thanks for tuning in as always!

Andrew's back from a 6+ week tour across Canada and into the US. All of these places, including our home in Ontario, are dealing with some kind of vaccine-mandate and vaccine-denial amongst their population. We discussed this and much more, and had a great time doing it. Thanks for tuning in!

Andrew shares the story of an unbelievable and unique experience at a comedy show he recently performed at. You're going to want to hear this story. Hang on tight cause this episode is a fun ride! Thanks for tuning in.

Andrew escaped from his prison cell to make this episode a possibility. We dove into the way different generations interact as consumers and how this is shaping the world of entertainment, service & product delivery. Thanks for tuning in, JBP fam.

Are discipline and motivation different things, or two sides of the same coin? The title of this episode is more intense than it needs to be. We had a great time sharing what we've been up to and how we use these two forces (discipline & motivation) in tandem to keep our mental health & career ambitions on the right track. Thanks for listening!

Our financial and social lives continue to move increasingly to the digital world. The 'Crypto craze' has caught our attention too, and we open the episode imagining a better world built on a block chain. Today, our social lives are totally online. As Andrew continues to grow his social media following, we explore how jealousy and comparison to others can sneak its way in, and methods to combat these negative mental processes. This week was a blast, enjoy the show!

Technical difficulties using Zoom is no longer be acceptable in 2021. By now, we've all had a chance to use digital meeting software, and it's time to take your digital hosting skills to the next level. Andrew & Sam share their tactics & strategies for hosting engaging digital events - whether it's a learning webinar or replicating the feel of a comedy club! Thanks for tuning in!

It's no secret that our culture idolizes hard work. Hard work is in fact super valuable. But when is it too much? Andrew & Sam explore situations that can lead to feeling 'burnt out', and what you can do to recover, or avoid it altogether. Thanks for tuning in!

It's easy to dream of quitting your day job to pursue your artistic passion - but what is it really like? Andrew & Sam discuss sales and marketing pressures that artists need to balance with the creation of their art, and how similar it is to the pressures felt by any other business owner. Enjoy the show!

When is it worth your time to follow the news carefully? And is it valid to ignore what's happening to focus on your own priorities? The news and media in general continues to evolve in response to our technology and social media - our style of consumption needs to evolve too.

Why do we ignore plagiarism when we see it on social media? Entire businesses are built on copying others' content format, ideas, and memes. Andrew & Sam explore why creatives & businesses do not need to worry about copy-cats, and the importance of creating space for your own personality to shine through. Thanks as always for tuning in!

A kludge is a haphazard or makeshift solution to a problem, and we use them in our day-to-day lives all the time. Andrew & Sam explore the various kludges needed in a pandemic-world for comedy and business to survive. We discuss the seemingly low-bar for credibility in todays' online world, and what contributes to someone's perceived credibility. Thanks always for tuning in!

Lockdowns have forced everyone to reconsider their online presence. Andrew shares how he's ramped up his content creation to a whole new level, and we explore how organizations & businesses can think about their approach to creating meaningful content. Thanks for tuning in!

We all accept 'creativity' as a necessary skill for artists, but we often miss the role that creativity plays in regular, everyday, life. Andrew & Sam explore this realm through each of their professional experiences and come away with some key learnings helpful for any person or organization. Andrew shares several resources which have helped him get out of a recent creative slump.

Stand-up Comedy is generally considered the pinnacle of 'freedom of speech' - but can Comedians really say whatever they want, whenever they want? And where do the rest of us fit in? The business world certainly has different rules. When is it harmless joking, and when do we cross the line into the offensive territory? We explore this, and much more in this episode. Thanks for tuning in!

Andrew and Sam dive deep into the psychology behind procrastination and present tangible tools you can use in your own life. Thanks for tuning in - share this episode with your friends if you enjoyed!

Andrew made it happen - he found his way back on stage Canada, for the first time in 2020. Fresh off of 4-nights at Absolute Comedy in Kingston, Andrew shares how his stand-up comedy has been forced to change and develop to meet the need of a pandemic-safe audience. Sam reveals a nightmare story from April when he discovered several clients whose signatures had been forged, and the actions he took to sort out the mess and protect the consumers involved. Thanks for tuning in!

Sam & Andrew step back to take a big-picture view and ask themselves: Do I add to the greater good? Andrew wonders if creating content for social media has a net-positive impact on the viewer, or if he's contributing to the 'Social Dilemma'. Sam wonders if consumers benefit from being educated about their insurance purchases, or if he's just a tool for big corporations? Thanks for joining us for this exploration!

Every decision you make can be boiled down and simplified to a choice between 'love' and 'fear'. This is the bold statement that Andrew & Sam wrestle with on this weeks podcast, exploring society, comedy, and insurance from this lens. A timely discussion to be had right before the 2020 U.S. presidential election! Thanks for tuning in.