Bad Times, Good Stories

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 Austin Schauer and Joe made each other laugh a lot this week and we hope you laugh too! Austin talks with Joe about noise complaints, broken burrito windows, teaching english in Korea and living with a 99 year old man. Also, Joe comes to the realization that there may be a ghost living in his apartment.  Follow Austin on Instagram @coldschauer 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 

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 

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