# How I Almost Ruined My First Comedy Special

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Podcast: [The Joey Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-joey-show-6798272)
Published: 2026-03-27T14:02:19+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joey-avery/episodes/How-I-Almost-Ruined-My-First-Comedy-Special-e3h1eml
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## Resource

ON EPISODE 107 of the Joey Show comedian Joey Avery breaks down everything that goes into the making of an "independent" comedy special. Self funding, team building, and the many moments along the way that he almost completely screwed up his debut special over several years. Plus, a Trump Iran update, a new solution to our country's corruption problem, the Polymarket Bar in DC and a reaction to the Netflix Manosphere documentary and Manosphere in general. www.joeyavery.com

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