HIGHLIGHT POD 30 MINS: The Woody Show March 24th 2026 Podcast

The Woody Show episode features a heartfelt and candid conversation between host Woody and comedian Joe Coy, centered on fatherhood, presence, and the emotional weight of missed moments. Joe shares a deeply personal story about crying for eight hours after a massage triggered memories of missing his son’s fifth birthday—a moment that still haunts him. This trauma fuels his philosophy of being fully present, even if it means playing 95 rounds of Candyland. Woody challenges this with a counterpoint: fostering independence in children by encouraging boredom. The discussion evolves into a broader reflection on post-divorce co-parenting, with Joe revealing he shares a home with his ex-wife, emphasizing love, respect, and the emotional toll of prolonged anger. The episode then shifts to Joe’s monumental performance at SoFi Stadium with Gabriel Glacier, a sold-out comedy spectacle that felt like a Super Bowl for comedians. Joe describes the overwhelming inner experience—feeling like a sea of humanity, the surreal glow of cell phone lights like stars, and the pressure of a 15,000-dollar-per-minute penalty clock. Despite the stress, he describes it as an out-of-body experience and a lifelong dream realized. The episode closes with Joe’s candid admission: his next bucket list item isn’t another big show, but simply decompression—recovering from the emotional and mental toll of such a massive undertaking.