HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎉🎊🥳

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Welcome to Episode 68 of Comedy Simp — Seattle’s favorite comedy podcast! 🎙️😂 Host Stephen Michael James is down in Tacoma for the New Year, New Jokes show 🎭✨ and decided to swing by comedian James Fitz' house 🏡🤣 for a hilarious and laid-back sitdown! We’re talking all things comedy, family, and life — from the origins of James’ last name, “Fitzmaurice” 🧓🔠, to legendary Fitz comics like Quinn Fitzgerald, Greg Fitzsimmons, and more! 💥🎤

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James shares his journey growing up in Washington 🏞️, starting out in Bellingham 🎒, moving to Portland 🌲, and finally settling in Tacoma with his brother 🏡👊. But here’s the story: after his brother moved out 🏃‍♂️🔑, two of the “Tacoma Boys” 🧢🎙️ — local comics and good friends — moved into James’ house, turning it into a comedy home! 🏠🎉 And on the day I recorded this episode, those two roommates were literally moving out! 🚚📦

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They also get into the recent “cancellation” of some Seattle comics in 2024 🚫🎭, how those rescheduled gigs opened doors for collaborations with comedy legends like Jim Florentine 🎤, Luis J Gomez 🎧, and Kurt Metzger 🎙️🔥. Plus, they compare the stand-up scenes in Seattle 🏙️ and Tacoma 🏡 — what’s hot, what’s not, and the crazy stories from the road! 🚗💨

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James opens up about a health scare from last year involving a blood clot 🩸😱— how he faced it head-on and where he’s at now 💪✨. He also shares a surprising fact: his favorite comedian is Bill Cosby 🧓🎤— despite the scandals, he still looks up to Cosby’s work and impact on comedy. 🏆🤔 James explains why Cosby’s style and storytelling resonate with him.

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He offers some inspiring advice on overcoming challenges and staying positive ❤️🌟. Then, James drops some serious wisdom on how to break through as a comic 🎤🔥, craft killer sets 🧠🎙️, and keep the laughs coming! 😂📝

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This episode is packed with humor, heartfelt stories, and real talk about the comedy hustle 🎭💼. Whether you're a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for some good vibes and laughs, you’re in for a treat!

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