Hey Idiots!

Jessica Michelle Singleton
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Apr 1, 2026 • 39min

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, daughter, and a whole lot of people who just loved being around him. Then things get weird (in the best way): Jessica just graduated from a professional puppetry program, submitted to audition for Fraggle Rock Live, booked a commercial, and is still trying to finish that book about grit. Also on the docket — Project Hail Mary, what went wrong with Comedy Central, TMNT nostalgia, and the probably never ending Idiots in the News segment including a Florida woman who declared herself Squirrel Queen while pelting cops with acorns from a tree. Classic. Also the squirrels are starting to vape - dispose of your trash properly, people.🎧 New livestreams (almost) every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 5PM PT / 8PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the IDIOT ASYLUM (JMS Fan Club) and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 15, 2026 • 48min

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 Comedy: Why seeing a show in person is always better than watching on a screen.On the Road: Upcoming tour dates in Portland, Tulsa, Indianapolis, and Austin.Current Events: The controversy surrounding flags at the Stonewall national monument.🎧 New livestreams (almost) every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 5PM PT / 8PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the IDIOT ASYLUM (JMS Fan Club) and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 21, 2026 • 1h 3min

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 recent ICE actions in Minneapolis to the dangers of blind partisanship, media fear-mongering, and government overreach, Jessica breaks down why “just follow the law” isn’t the mic-drop argument people think it is. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and occasionally dark conversation about civil liberties, critical thinking, and why staying apolitical doesn’t mean staying silent.Heavy topics, sharp jokes, and a reminder that laughing doesn’t mean you aren’t paying attention.NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM WILL BE MONDAY JAN 26 INSTEAD OF TUESDAY - THIS WEEK ONLY🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 5PM PT / 8PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the IDIOT ASYLUM (JMS Fan Club) and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 21, 2026 • 51min

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. From government spin and political theater to the realization that critical thinking is apparently optional now, I try (and fail) to keep it light.Then things get weird:• Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis (not from the zoo)• A woman prayed to a Shrek statue thinking it was Buddha for four years• A naked woman in Louisiana attacked police because she was “trying to be a mermaid”• The G7 summit was moved because of a White House UFC event• And yes, my mom is in the background commenting on everythingPlus, a life update you didn’t see coming: I’m starting professional puppeteer training at the Jim Henson Carriage House and questioning every creative choice I’ve ever made.It’s comedy, commentary, absurd headlines, and existential dread — with puppets, Shrek, and monkeys somehow tying it all together.🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 5PM PT / 8PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the IDIOT ASYLUM (JMS Fan Club) and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 21, 2026 • 53min

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 coming. We’re talking surprise engagement, family heirlooms, Christmas morning emotions, and why realizing someone can keep a secret from you is both hot and unsettling.Then we get into the real spiral: wedding planning stress, bridesmaids politics, budget anxiety, and why the idea of a “perfect wedding” might be a scam. If you’ve ever been engaged, are thinking about marriage, or just enjoy listening to someone overthink joy in real time — this one’s for you.Funny, honest, and slightly unhinged reflections on love, commitment, and why I may or may not want to get married at a comedy club.🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 5PM PT / 8PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the IDIOT ASYLUM (JMS Fan Club) and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dec 17, 2025 • 43min

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. Somehow, it only gets more unhinged from there.Between news rants, Jessica unpacks her own ADHD chaos, expired registration tickets, money panic, aging as a woman, menopause jokes, internet pile-ons, and the mental toll of obsessing over social media numbers. It’s a raw, funny, and honest comedy episode about modern life, creativity burnout, and trying to stay sane in a very dumb timeline.Expect dark humor, sharp commentary, and the kind of side quests only a solo rant can deliver.🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 5PM PT / 8PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the IDIOT ASYLUM (JMS Fan Club) and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dec 10, 2025 • 46min

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 chaos. Add in ADHD spirals, airline drama, rising healthcare costs, and classic ’90s comedy nostalgia, and you’ve got peak Jessica.If you love brutally honest storytelling, travel disasters, and laughing at life when it makes zero sense, settle in — this one has everything.🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 6PM PT / 9PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!🪪 Become an OFFICIAL MEMBER and get bonus content, hand written postcards from me and more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Nov 22, 2025 • 60min

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 inside Facebook groups, political nonsense, SNAP benefit hell, and the brain-melting ADHD spiral of building a brand-new comedy hour while juggling life on the road.She also talks journaling merch, connecting with women in the audience, behind-the-scenes festival etiquette, and why she refuses to sacrifice even 1% of her funny for style points.🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 6PM PT / 9PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Nov 12, 2025 • 26min

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 “pussy” shutdown politics, and spirals into wild news stories — from a century-old message in a bottle to a potentially herpes-infected monkey escape in Mississippi.She wraps up with a furious takedown of overpriced vets who are apparently charging $6,000 for dog caffeine overdoses. It’s chaos, catharsis, and classic JMS.🎧 New livestreams every Tuesday — come hang live on YouTube at 6PM PT / 9PM ET!👀Watch my new special "Hi Y'all!"📬 Join my email list to request me live in your city and get first dibs on tickets!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Oct 29, 2025 • 36min

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 up about the emotional rollercoaster behind editing her upcoming comedy special. From audio meltdowns and creative breakthroughs to grief, self-doubt, and rediscovering pride in her art, this solo episode is raw, hilarious, and deeply human.Plus: “Idiots in the News” returns with frog-swallowing grandma remedies 🐸 and a man arrested for selling his own farts in jars 💨. Jessica ties it all together with her signature mix of chaos, honesty, and heart.🎧 Topics include:Behind the scenes of her comedy specialHow grief and ADHD show up in creativityWhy laughter is medicine (even when it sounds weird)The pressure of self-production as an independent comedianIdiots eating frogs and selling farts — because of course.Subscribe to me on PUNCHUP to automatically request my tour in your town so that I can actually COME YOUR WAY. PLUS discover other comedians you'll love!MY FIRST HOUR SPECIAL IS PREMIERING LIVE ON YOUTUBE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025 AT 11 AM PDT!Subscribe, rate, and review Hey Idiots! on the iTunes podcast app!Join the FACEBOOK GROUP and let me know what you thought of this episode! Send news stories for solo episodes! Suggest guests you'd like for me to have on or tell me the ones you loved that you want to come back!!Get $25 toward a delicious restaurant when you join InKind through this linkGet 45% off Grüns Daily Multi-Vitamin Gummies with this link: https://www.gruns.co/pages/vip?snowball=JESSICAMIC6077720% off CREATE Creatine gummies: http://trycreate.co/JMSGet 55% off HeyShape shape wear & bodysuitsJoin my YouTube Channel  for video episodes and other snippets of comedyFollow the podcast on Instagram!Follow me on Instagram!Follow my Facebook page!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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