In episode 67 of the 🎙️ COMEDY SIMP PODCAST, host Stephen Michael James returns to Simp Studios, cozy in front of a 🔥 fire with hot buttered rum 🥃 on a chilly winter evening ❄️. After a few weeks away, Stephen checks in, thanking his listeners for making the last episode the highest viewed yet 📈🔥. He shares his recent attempts at recording new episodes that didn’t quite pan out, including catching Greg Beachler’s (Roastbusters) live taping at Tacoma Comedy Club 🎤 and attending a local show in Everett 🎭. Despite a canceled podcast, Stephen reflects on what truly separates great comedians from headliners — personality and authenticity ✨🤩.

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At 40, Stephen emphasizes having no time for drama 🚫🕺, especially after waking up with a mysterious thumb pain 🤕🤚. He takes listeners through a candid month-by-month journey of 2025 📅, recounting comedy gigs, open mics 🎙️, hospital stays 🏥, pet losses 🐶🐱, financial struggles 💸💔, and family illnesses ❤️‍🩹. Highlights include performances at New Year’s 🎉 with fresh jokes, opening for Cat Ce 🐱, Tapped Out Comedy, Back Booth Bullies, Club Comedy Pro audition 🎤, and more. He shares his emotions throughout the year and discusses the significance of ending the Whiskey Mile 🥃 and Shanghai Room open mics in the local comedy scene 🎭.

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The episode also features a fun segment as Stephen reveals his top 10 films of 2025 🎬, including Weapons, A Minecraft Movie, and Y2K 🚀. He chats about fixing a garage door problem 🚪🔧 and upcoming plans to upgrade his studio space 🎧🏡. Wrapping up, Stephen offers a heartfelt look back at 2025 🌟, sharing lessons learned and hopes for the year ahead ✨🎉.

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