The Comfort Zone

We have a conversation with musician, comedian and friend of the show Derek Phelps

Joe sits down with former teammate and friend Alex Russian.

We have a conversation with NYC comedian and future star Gastor Almonte about life, being a dad, and life perspective.

We look at mental health from a spiritual perspective with Brad Thomas who is the head pastor of Austin Ridge Bible Church.

My thoughts on mental health and the church

We sit down and have a conversation with one of the funniest people i've seen and can also relate to me, and you, in more ways than one.

Joe sits down with friend, comedian and host of the 20 Timinutes podcast Tim O'Shaughennesy McCarthy. That's not his middle name.

Joe opens up about depression and his in particular.

Our host discusses the differences between Psychiatrists and Psychologists.

Joe sits down with long time friend, host of the Green Light podcast and former teammate Chris Long

Joe Barksdale sits down with fellow comic and Houston native Daniel West about what it's like to do comedy in Austin, his love for the arts and of course emotions and feelings.

Joe Barksdale has an open, honest and insightful conversation with comedian friend Jordan MacDonald. Fun Fact: these dudes have been on shows together! Jordan is also one half of the 2 NAP Podcast

A solo episode, Joe talks about taking mental health medications.

Another conversation with a comedian. His name is Nate Clingan. I'm a poet and didn't even know it.

Joe has a conversation with long time friend Barrett Jones about mental health, religion and relationships.

Joe Barksdale has a conversation with another comedian friend Michael Burnett ("Coming to the Stage" on Amazon Prime) about comedy, mental health and other fun topics

We talk to our first professional comedian guest and good friend, and mentor, of the host Randall Martin.

This episode focuses on the role that a mentor/mentee relationship can play in helping improve your mental health. Joe talks about past mentors that he has had as well as current ones and how they have shaped him into the man that he is today. This episode is dedicated to Charleston Fobbs, Kobe Bryant, and Richard Pryor.

Back to back former college teammate discussions! Today we sit down with T-Bob Hebert for another open and honest conversation about college sports and mental health.

Joe Barksdale sits down to have a discussion with one of his former college teammates and LSU All American Will Blackwell for a very open and honest conversation.

It's easy to judge the actions of those that are struggling with mental illnesses without even realizing that, even when they make mistakes, they are doing the best that they can. Our host shares a personal story about this and we also touch on psychotic depression.

Joe Barksdale and Blake Ruffino sit down to discuss sports and the roles that it plays in mental health as well as how the two relate. We also talk about fans and the part that they play in mental health of athletes.

Join us as we host our first ever guest on the show. Music Artist Manager and all around great person Louie Carr!

We often hear about mental health 'triggers' but what exactly are they? Join us as our host gives his own personal relationship and understanding of what triggers are and their importance in the mental health realm.

Joe Barksdale talks about one of his biggest pet peeves and detriments to his mental health in this open and honest discussion...with himself.

This is an introduction/mission statement for the show. Get to know the host better and why we are here.