Hey Idiots!
Comedy
About
Hosted by world-touring comedian *Jessica Michelle Singleton* , this no-holds-barred podcast brings everything from hilarious solo rants, unfiltered conversations with fellow comics, and deep dives with fascinating guests from all walks of life.From absurd news to eye-opening interviews, JMS explores the world with curiosity, humor, and just the right amount of ignorance. Tune in for laughs, insights, and the occasional existential crisis!50% curiosity. 50% insanity. 100% hilarious.
Episodes
- Craters, Cow Costumes & Chaos: The Moon Made Me Cry and I Have No Regrets
Jessica Michelle Singleton is back and running on zero Adderall and maximum chaos. This week on Hey Idiots, Jessica gets genuinely emotional about the Artemis moon mission — specifically the story of Commander Reid Wiseman, who circled the…
- Grit, Grief, and a Florida Woman in a Squirrel Suit
Back in LA, back on the mic — and Mokey is not happy about it. This week, JMS kicks things off with a heartfelt tribute to comedian Alex Duong, a bright light in the comedy community who passed away far too soon, leaving behind his wife, d…
- Super Bowl Halftime Drama, Gay Flags and Puppets
In this episode, we’re diving into the chaos of the week, from the viral Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show to the bizarre reactions on the internet. Plus, a look at: Puppetry Class? Why I missed the "Big Game" for a puppet workshop. Live…
- When “Just Follow the Law” Stops Making Sense
In this episode of Hey Idiots , Jessica Michelle Singleton wades into uncomfortable territory with honesty, humor, and nuance. What happens when the systems we’re told to trust stop making sense—and no one wants to talk about it? From rece…
- Monkeys on the Loose, Praying to Shrek, and Why I Can’t Watch the News Anymore
Hey Idiots! This episode recorded live LAST week and put up late is absolute chaos — in the best way. We’re talking news burnout , why I’ve officially tapped out of mainstream media, and how trying to stay “informed” nearly broke my brain.…
- I Got Engaged (In the Rain): The Proposal, the Ring, and Why Weddings Stress Me Out
Hey Idiots! I got engaged — and of course, nothing went according to plan. In this episode, I tell the full, chaotic, unexpectedly romantic engagement story, from a rain-soaked Santa Barbara proposal to the secret ring swap I never saw com…
- Drugs in Court, Sperm Bank Chaos & Losing My Mind
Jessica Michelle Singleton goes solo and spirals through some of the most absurd headlines imaginable — a fentanyl dealer bringing drugs to court, a sperm donor fathering nearly 200 kids, and an elderly man fined for spitting out a leaf. S…
- The Cincinnati Hotel Incident
This week, Jessica Michelle Singleton returns with a full-blown comedy meltdown from the road. From Skyline Chili decisions that nearly ruined her life to a hotel worker randomly bursting into her room, this episode is pure, unfiltered cha…
- Chaos, Lions, Lost Nails & Comedy: Building a New Hour in Real Time
In this chaotic, unfiltered, laugh-packed episode of Hey Idiots! , Jessica Michelle Singleton riffs live about everything from a lion allegedly on the loose in Ireland to comedians botching her name onstage at festivals, to the madness ins…
- The Monkey Gave Me Herpes?!
Jessica Michelle Singleton is back from her Madison shows and she’s on one. This week she celebrates selling out her first weekend headlining at Comedy on State, humblebrags about already building a new hour, rants about the government’s “…
- Pumpkin Suits, Deadline Dreams & Dick Jokes as Art
Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton goes live for the first time on YouTube in a full-on pumpkin costume for the Halloween episode! 🎃 She celebrates a massive career milestone — landing on the front page of Deadline Hollywood — and opens…
- Are Therapists Crazy Too? Unmasking, Ego, and Healing with Humor (with Therapist Alicia Racine Fink)
Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton sits down with Host of Xanyland , licensed therapist Alicia Racine Fink to dive deep into therapy myths, mental health, and the wild overlap between healing and humor. They unpack why everyone’s “a littl…
- My Twin Is Straight, But My Balls Had Cancer
Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton sits down with Jeff Foulkes —a gay twin, educator, and unapologetically bold human—to talk about the messy intersections of identity, teaching, and technology . From navigating life as a gay twin, to exp…
- ADHD, Ghosts & Demons in Your Vagina?! Comedy Chaos with Inessa Frantowski
Buckle up for absolute chaos! In this laugh-out-loud episode, comedian Inessa joins JMS to talk ADHD brain, masking, toxic self-help gurus, weird therapy hacks, and of course — haunted apartments and demons that apparently live in your vag…
- Clown Orgies, Cry Therapy & Polycules: Fifi Dosch Returns!
Jessica Michelle Singleton is joined by fan-favorite comedian and trans advocate Fifi Dosch to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of transitioning, discovering identity, and navigating relationships outside the norm. From mushrooms and est…
- Health Scares, Haze Machines, and Hilarious Truths with Dean Delray
GO WATCH DEAN'S SPECIAL!!! Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP to WATCH MY NEW SPECIAL! Plus it helps me plan my touring so that I actually COME YOUR WAY. PLUS discover other comedians you'll love! Subscribe, rate, and review Hey Idiots! on the iTu…
- Croc Fights & Suicide Prevention
In this solo episode of Hey Idiots! , Jessica Michelle Singleton dives into a wild mix of topics. From a crocodile encounter gone wrong to the absurd world of viral video challenges, she unpacks the madness with her signature humor. Jessic…
- Spiraling, Space Missions & Suicidal Morning Routines
Jessica Michelle Singleton returns for a raw and hilarious solo check-in, just one week before the release of her debut comedy special. In this episode of Hey Idiots , she unpacks grief, capitalism, and the chaos of launching a special whi…
- Cord Hoarding & Crying on Command with Sandy Danto
In this hilarious episode of Hey Idiots , Jessica Michelle Singleton sits down with the brilliantly absurd Sandy Danto to talk about everything from ancient cords we refuse to throw out, crying on planes, awkward group chats, and the art o…
- Danny Jolles on Hollywood Auditions, Stand-Up Survival & Persevering Through Failure
Comedian Danny Jolles joins Jessica Michelle Singleton for a hilarious and insightful conversation about the grind of stand-up comedy, the unpredictable world of Hollywood, and the beautiful chaos of living with ADHD. Jessica Michelle shar…
- Comedy, Cancer, and Psychedelics: Alex Hooper on Surviving, Thriving & Tripping Through Life
In this episode of Ignorance is Blessed , JMS sits down with comedian Alex Hooper for a wild, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation. They cover everything from Alex’s battle with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, his struggles with autoi…
- Nicole Becannon on Roasting, Self-Esteem & Surviving Comedy’s Boys Club
In this episode, comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton sits down with the hilarious Nicole Becannon for a raw and brutally funny conversation about comedy, self-esteem, and the unrelenting pressure on women in entertainment. They dive into N…
- Killer Farts with Noah Copfer
In this episode, Jessica Michelle Singleton sits down with one of her feature acts on the road and an incredible comedian, Noah Copfer to talk about comedy, acting, and the strange crossroads where the two meet. They dive into Noah’s journ…
- If you have nipples, Leah Bonnema will not eat you.
Hey Idiots! This week I'm joined by the hilarious Leah Bonnema and we go all over the place and back because we're both ADHD ladies who run at a million miles an hour. This episode is so silly and fun, I loved having her! Enjoy! And go Fol…
- Remembering Harriet the Spy, Dead Guys in Banks, and Dumb Criminals—Oh My!
Jessica Michelle Singleton dives into the absurdity of the week—from the heartbreaking passing of Michelle Trachtenberg (yes, Harriet the Spy first, Gossip Girl second, respect her legacy!) to a woman wheeling a corpse into a bank for a lo…
- Quincy Yeoman Brings Her Toxic Ass to Los Angeles
Hey Idiots! I am once again joined by one of my favorite people, Quincy Yeoman, who has moved to LA since our last conversation a few years ago. We crack up a lot and talk everything from moving, to mental health, to being toxic and love b…
- Tub O' Bones! with Arijana Ramic
Hey Idiots! My old roommate and one of my favorite people on the planet, Arijana Ramic, is back! And this time we're keeping it light and silly (or as much as we can, recording on Inauguration Day while ash rains down on our city) Arijana…
- Fire Barfing with Audrey Stewart
Hey Idiots! This week I'm joined by one of my absolute favorite humans, Audrey Stewart. She opens up about having to flee for her life during the fires, being a drunk medium and more! So many laughs, Follow Audrey on Instagram Come spend V…
- SINGLETON: Social Media Detox, Human DNA in Hot Dogs, Self-Fertilizing Sharks and more!
Send your own idiot story or idiots in the news to ignoranceisblessedpodcast@gmail.com PLEASE Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP for exclusive standup videos and to be notified when I'm near you BECAUSE I NEED TO GET BACK ON THE ROAD ASAP I'M LOSI…
- Cincinnati Three Way with Mike Turner
Hey Idiots! This week my friend Mike Turner joins me to tell me all about his hometown of Cincinnati (where I'm heading this weekend for shows !) I, of course, force him to tell me about the zoo and then we end on a wildly hilarious conver…
- 🚨 Am I Running Out of Time to Have Kids?! 🚨
Hey Idiots! In this solo episode of Ignorance is Blessed, I dive into the existential crisis of millennial women—figuring out if we even can have kids before capitalism and biology take the choice away. From fertility fears to financial fr…
- Casual Dating Means Raiding His Medicine Cabinet with Dana Moon
Hey Idiots! Dana Moon is BACK! So of course it's a silly ass show! But we also get deep and talk about goals, dreams and getting intentional about what we want out of life. It's a really balanced episode of going deep and going absolutely…
- SINGLETON: Is Elon Musk a Nazi? Mentally Challenged? A Poorly Designed Robot with Man Boobs?
Hey Idiots! I'm RAGING this week. Everyone is an idiot but like in not a fun kooky whoopsy daisy way. How do we find compassion when we're fed up? (This question will NOT be covered in this episode, I'm just pondering it as I mindlessly ty…
- My Boyfriend Nate is here!!
Hey Idiots! Enjoy this fun conversation with my boyfriend Nate. We got deep into talking about when he was almost an audio engineer when he was younger for quite a while at the top because I opened complaining about needing one and then th…
- SINGLETON: Who gives a f*ck about the TikTok Ban, We're all going to die
This episode would've been longer and maybe funnier but I didn't notice it stopped recording and went on for over 30 minutes to nobody. HOORAY! (The mental health of everyone from LA is terrible but hey, at least our physical health is pro…
- What's Annoying Justin Clark Now?
Hey Idiots! Last week--before fires had exploded in Los Angeles--I sat down with my good friend, Justin Clark and chatted about a random array of all sorts of things, most of which annoy the hell out of him. He's my favorite 45 year old di…
- SINGLETON: Los Angeles Fires
Hey Idiots, Touching base to let you know I'm safe but really sad and frustrated re: LA fires. Stay well. Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP for exclusive standup videos and to be notified when I'm near you. PLUS discover other comedians you'll lo…
- Matt Jones Overdosed on Rogaine
Hey Idiots! I'm joined by my hilarious friend Matt Jones for this episode I thought would be mostly about teaching but we're both so ADHD that it stayed hilariously off the rails for most of it. Check out Matt's podcast The Teacher's Loung…
- SINGLETON: Surviving Family Holidays, Complaints, Resolutions, Rants, Wild Animals, Upcoming Guests, and More Nonsense!
First solo blabber of the new year. Join the Facebook Group to discuss your resolutions and tell me who you want on the podcast. BRAND NEW GUEST on Monday!! Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP for exclusive videos (like the Fargo fiasco) and to be…
- Omid Singh is a Lil Special
I'm finally releasing this long overdue episode!! (Sorry, Omid!!!) I sat down with my hilarious friend Omid Singh a while back and we talked about SO many things including his Lil Special which is super funny and you need to go check it ou…
- Interviewing my Mom about Her Life
I jumped on a zoom with my mom a couple months ago to ask her about her life. I was excited to share her with all of you after having mentioned her in so many insane and funny stories all these years and I actually learned quite a few thin…
- SINGLETON: Droning On
Drones and shooters and mostly me rambling about who the hell knows! I'm booking guests for a new season of interviews, head to the FB group if you have topics you'd like covered! Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP for exclusive videos (like the F…
- A Mad Woman Re-Introduces Herself
Hey Idiots! It's me. I'm the mad woman. Welcome or welcome back to the podcast. This one is a very honest rant that I hope you enjoy and understand. I feel like I might lose some of you on this one, and as devastating as that would be, I h…
- Do you have Imposter Syndrome? Or do you actually just suck at your job?
Hey Idiots! Just me bitching about imposter syndrome, body dysmorphia, how hot people have no concept of reality and so much more! Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP for exclusive videos (like the Fargo fiasco) and to be notified when I'm near you…
- A Sugar Pumpkin is Jizzing in Your Coffee
Hey Idiots! Finally back with a solo catch up episode and I'm so excited. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to join my email list so you can be notified when I'm performing near you! This helps me see where everyone is listening from so I can plan…
- The Beginning of Comedy with Jeffrey Baldinger
Hey Idiots! My guest this week is one of my very best friends Jeffrey Baldinger ! This was just a fun silly convo that weaved into the life of being a comedian a little but was really just a great fun chat with a funny dude. This is a fun…
- K9 Spirit Guides Are Here!!! With Heather Leigh Strom
Hey Idiots! This week I'm joined by Heather Leigh Strom who let me pick her brain about K9 Spirit Guides! And she has quite the brain to pick as she began being a channel for them a few years ago. If this sounds insane, don't worry: It did…
- Let's Talk About Death with David Ferrugio
Hey Idiots! This week I'm joined by David Ferrugio, host of Dead Talks Podcast , to talk about grief and the emotions around death. David talked about his own grief, how he has and continues to process hard emotions, and how starting his p…
- Up in Them Guts with Hannah Aylward
Hey Idiots! This episode is for all of you trying to get your shit together! (Literally and figuratively.) Hannah Aylward joined me to dispel some myths about gut health and give insight to some things you may be doing that you don't reali…
- Inside the Archives of Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden's with Head of Archives, Jason Speck
Hey Idiots! I had the opportunity to speak with the Head of Archives & Special Collections at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens , Jason Speck. It's the former home of Marjorie Merriweather Post, who was a very interesting woman. Th…