Joe List
Comedian, Actor, Writer, and Podcast Host
Early Life & Personal Background
- Full Name: Joseph Albert List
- Born: April 6, 1982 (Age: 43 as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Residence: Manhattan, NYC
- Family: Married to comedian Sarah Tollemache (2017), has one child
- Sobriety: Sober since 2012; discusses addiction and recovery in his comedy
Career Overview
- Started stand-up in Boston in 2000
- Performs regularly at Comedy Cellar (NYC)
- Opened for Louis C.K. at Madison Square Garden
- Tours in U.S. and Europe; 11 shows booked for 2025
Comedy Specials & Albums
- So Far No Good (2013, album)
- Are You Mad at Me? (2016, album)
- The Standups (2018, Netflix)
- I Hate Myself (2020, YouTube via Comedy Central)
- This Year's Material (2022, YouTube)
- Enough for Everybody (2023, YouTube)
- Small Ball (2025, YouTube + theater premiere)
Podcasts
- Tuesdays with Stories – Co-hosted with Mark Normand since 2013
- Mindful Metal Jacket – 2020–2024, focused on anxiety & mental health
- Joe and Raanan Talk Movies
- The Regz – With Dan Soder, Luis J. Gomez, and Robert Kelly
- You Know What Dude – Frequent guest on Robert Kelly’s show
Film & TV Appearances
- TV: Conan, Letterman, Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing
- Films:
- Fourth of July (2022, co-writer/star)
- Civic Duty (2023)
- Tom Dustin: Portrait of a Comedian (2024, director/star)
- Stuck in Park (2024)
- Anxiety Club (2024)
Comedy Style & Themes
Joe List’s style is observational and self-deprecating, tackling anxiety, OCD, marriage, therapy, health scares, and travel blunders. He jokes about quitting soda, dental scams, loud passengers, fights in Ireland, and awkward sex moments. Known for quick wit and audience interactions.
Recent Projects & Future Focus
- Released Small Ball in theaters and YouTube (2025)
- Working on new material and actively touring
- Plans to release previous films and docs via VOD
Podcasts
Mindful Metal Jacket Ep. 100
Guest: H. Foley
Mindful Metal Jacket Ep. 99
Topic: “Let Go or Get Dragged”
Mindful Metal Jacket Ep. 96
Guest: Isabel Hagen
Joe & Raanan Talk Movies Ep. 87
Skankfest Vegas (with guests)
Joe & Raanan Talk Movies Ep. 86
Godfather, Politics & Belushi
Joe & Raanan Talk Movies Ep. 85
“Longlegs” & Politics
Joe & Raanan Talk Movies Ep. 83
Reunion, Jaws, Rosemary’s Baby
Joe & Raanan Talk Movies Ep. 76
Pacino vs. De Niro
Deep Dive into Joe List
Joe List
Stand-Up Comedian • Podcaster • Actor
Overview
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Career Highlights
- Stand-Up Specials: I Hate Myself (2017), Degenerate (2020), This Year's Material (2022), Enough for Everybody (2023)
- Podcasts: Co-host of Tuesdays with Stories with :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} and Mindful Metal Jacket with :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
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- Albums: So You Can Stand Me Up (2015), I Hate Myself (2017), Degenerate (2020)
- Recognition: Finalist on :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Style & Impact
Joe List’s comedy stands out for its vulnerability and honesty. He often turns personal struggles into humor, making his material both funny and relatable. His conversational delivery makes audiences feel like they are hearing stories from a close friend rather than a traditional performance.
- Based in New York City
- Regular performer at the Comedy Cellar
- Known for podcast storytelling and crowd connection
Official Links
Profile for TheComedianList.com