Drifting Off with Joe Pera - Ep. 7: From Books 'Round My Desk

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  • čas přidán 6. 08. 2023
  • Tonight's episode comes from some of the books and articles sitting around my desk. Subject matter ranges from interior design to angels to blueberries to Apollo 11. It's simple but I hope in a good way, like cheese and crackers.
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    Music by Ryan Dann.
    Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut
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    Live dates & merch: joepera.com/
    (Shows in Salt Lake City, Bozeman, & Great Falls this month)
    Drone Footage by Steven Dudney
    Drifting Off With Joe Pera is an evening comedy podcast from comedian Joe Pera and composer Ryan Dann. With low-key jokes, immersive soundscapes, and relaxing phone conversations, Joe’s narration and Ryan’s sound design will help you unwind and perhaps even fall asleep.
    Featuring guest composers and interviews with interesting folks, the podcast will be released on the first Sunday of every month. Sorry, it's not more often but this is the fastest we can do thoughtful, quality work.
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Komentáře • 152

  • @judithbreastsler
    @judithbreastsler Před rokem +499

    I'm not freaking out about my life anymore. I think I can handle it. I think I can learn to be grateful for my life.

    • @SimonLilburn
      @SimonLilburn Před rokem +39

      you can make it through this Jonathan Franzen. I believe in you.

    • @Ms.Irod2024
      @Ms.Irod2024 Před rokem +4

      Let go and let God

    • @sworddemonboggle1491
      @sworddemonboggle1491 Před rokem +20

      Just focus on the most concrete part of your life. Appreciate that and branch out. From there, you can begin to feel confident and grateful about the rest of it. Trust me, it takes time

    • @AT-qm8nl
      @AT-qm8nl Před 11 měsíci +11

      I love you. You have always been there for me when I needed it most, when everyone else in my life has gone. Thank you Joe Pera. These (any contents from you) are the most comforting thing in my life and have been for going on 10 years.

    • @andrewkear5639
      @andrewkear5639 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Nah fuxk that positivity bruh. Im drownin 😩

  • @bgbauermann
    @bgbauermann Před 11 měsíci +39

    Joe, you should make an episode about screws. The little unsung heroes keeping our civilization fastened together for hundreds of years.

  • @PsychicSploob
    @PsychicSploob Před rokem +191

    As someone with terrible anxiety which flares up at night, this is wonderful

    • @Archon_of_Freedom_
      @Archon_of_Freedom_ Před 6 měsíci +4

      You got this, I know it's hard, but I know you're strong. The fact you haven't turned into the people that hurt you, already shows how strong you truly are. Never, EVER forget that my friend.

    • @blizzyblob
      @blizzyblob Před měsícem

      ​@@Archon_of_Freedom_ lmfao

    • @Archon_of_Freedom_
      @Archon_of_Freedom_ Před měsícem

      @@blizzyblob 😅😅

  • @jacobbush6505
    @jacobbush6505 Před 9 měsíci +41

    Joe, I may not be using this to aid in sleep - yet, as I go through a healing in my chronic illness - it is with great gratitude I turn here to calmed and put to ease in my body.
    As an academic, it's a pleasure to hear you divulge into the many interests of the world.

  • @andrewkent8414
    @andrewkent8414 Před 11 měsíci +38

    Thank you joe, for providing a bounty of hope in this lonely life.

  • @akbarrajani121
    @akbarrajani121 Před rokem +92

    Thanks! My girlfriend and I love love love your videos. We couldn’t make it to your Tulsa show last month. Hope you come down around Dallas area soon. We will buy you one of the best bowls of soup you’ve ever had!
    Much love from Akbar and Sabaa

  • @imadElghourani
    @imadElghourani Před rokem +54

    When Sunday passed and no video was posted, I was sad. So glad theyre still coming! Can't wait to listen to this one

    • @backonyeon
      @backonyeon Před 4 měsíci

      Joe Pera OWES YOU a schedule!
      F you Pera! 😉

  • @Duayne
    @Duayne Před rokem +36

    Oh boy, I'll be drifting off to sleep tonight. Thank you, Joe.

  • @d.aardent9382
    @d.aardent9382 Před 10 měsíci +7

    I always had a lot of nostalgia for the 70s decorating books and magazines as my grandma always had a big stack of them from the 60s and 70s and the design styles were just amazing as a kid and the holidays photo spreads of decorating just about everything and the dinner wares were like really impressive as we were never going to do things like that but it was just interesting and neat to see it,even it was just something a well-to-do family with a hired decorator would be able to do.
    My parents had quite a few decor items that still are in the old house today, like the big burnt orange upside down funnel fireplace that was totally a 60s/70s thing and odd chrome chandelier made of thin curved pipes and had big white glass spheres for the lights and a big hanging pendulum light ball that is chrome with a basketball size glass ball cover. Had some really cool rocking chairs that were very mod and comfortable, in a dark green and dark orange and golden color scheme, but they let someone borrow it and never got it back.

  • @wakeupbell2491
    @wakeupbell2491 Před 10 měsíci +5

    I just had the best nap, initiated by this video. This may become a regular habit.

  • @chelseataylorSA
    @chelseataylorSA Před 5 měsíci +2

    Hi from South Africa!
    Doubt you will see this, but want to thank you for helping to soothe some very difficult times for me. From calming my anxiety to guiding me to some much needed rest. I have no doubt you offer a lot to people all over the world.

  • @alistairhurst1357
    @alistairhurst1357 Před rokem +15

    This show is helping me through my crippling Advil PM withdrawals, thanks Joe!

  • @andrewhoffmann212
    @andrewhoffmann212 Před rokem +43

    I'm freaking out right now I can't wait to listen to this new Joe Pera video ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @tedamedamedubada1536
    @tedamedamedubada1536 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Nothing but this gentle boy works for me now. He is all i sleep to. I do wish the music was slightly lower volume, i hope thats not rude.

  • @CleoHarperReturns
    @CleoHarperReturns Před rokem +5

    How interesting!
    I grew up with key limes in my backyard. All the wood was covered in layers and layers of peeling white paint. The paint on the deck boards was gray -- the only gray I can remember back then; we didn't have much gray. There were no fireplaces in that region, too hot. Once after a sun shower I slipped on the wet gray wood and caught enough air to clear a pub table, but I surprisingly, did not get hurt. However I slipped right into the ocean. A were-angel on vacation from Iowa helped me but he did not let me back on dry land. Instead, he threw rings in the water which he made me retrieve until I learned to regulate my breathing. This way I would never need anyone's help again. We were married that same year. However, we divorced the following year due to an argument over who landed on the moon first -- but I learned so much from him and as you can see, I've not drown. Yet. Ha-ha.
    I'm afraid that's where our similarities end, Joe, but it's amazing how the lives of two strangers can parallel if only for a moment. I hope you have a wonderful evening.💜

  • @kiommie8645
    @kiommie8645 Před rokem +7

    I love Joe Pera more than I love my father and once I said that to my father and he said yeah me too

  • @FlamingoSoda
    @FlamingoSoda Před 7 měsíci +2

    I love you Joe Pera. Thank you for the peace you bring into my life.

  • @zyxwut321
    @zyxwut321 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I listened to Joe the whole time I was trying to fall asleep and didn't hear a word he said. Mission accomplished. :)

  • @drmantistoboggan2870
    @drmantistoboggan2870 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Just wonderful.

  • @motis75
    @motis75 Před rokem +20

    One of my favorites so far. Fantastic episode. I would listen to you read from encyclopedias every month!

  • @backonyeon
    @backonyeon Před 4 měsíci +1

    Can't speak to those passages most relaxing in your voice but you di reminding me of the yellow pages.

  • @daveboio4504
    @daveboio4504 Před rokem +18

    Joe you're a outstanding person. Thank you for this nice and chill content it helps to sleep. 🙂

  • @Mist-Bloom
    @Mist-Bloom Před 11 měsíci +7

    The way I would sell every organ in my body to have an episode where he just constantly talks about food

  • @TheWingman43
    @TheWingman43 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I was not ready for that Picasso quote lmfao

  • @juliepeterson6639
    @juliepeterson6639 Před 9 měsíci +2

    So educational...yet peaceful. I somehow absorb all of the information, without even knowing. What a Gift. I’m glad that you use these forces for good. I love you.

  • @dangates4939
    @dangates4939 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Should definitely do more like this one, Joe. Relaxing and learning simultaneously is honestly pretty great.

  • @nyekemball140
    @nyekemball140 Před rokem +5

    Joe you delivered on your promise to see whether you could read anything and it be entertaining, this may be my favourite episode, thankyou for consistently putting out great content.

  • @davidrobertson2735
    @davidrobertson2735 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I have tried to listen 3 times to the end, and have fallen asleep 3 times trying. Success!

  • @jiveturkey182
    @jiveturkey182 Před měsícem +1

    Joe,
    I was lucky enough to discover your work late last night, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am. I don’t have trouble falling asleep, but I do battle intrusive thoughts, and have been going through an especially tough time mentally the last few days. Your shows have brought a peace and calm back into my conscious, and they remind me of the simple things and how every person has an amazing story they’ve lived through and sometimes we just need to listen. I needed this, I truly did. Thank you

  • @Leviajohnson
    @Leviajohnson Před 11 měsíci +4

    Just saw joe in Salt Lake tonight. What a treat. I brought my sister and was delighted to introduce a new fan to Joe's work!

  • @mevansthechemist
    @mevansthechemist Před rokem +9

    Joe, as a faculty member at Georgia Tech, I loved your discussion of drownproofing! ❤

    • @d.aardent9382
      @d.aardent9382 Před 10 měsíci

      It is odd, id never heard the term before and we even had swimming training in elementary school grades, 7-8 where we were bussed to the city indoor pool.
      I never had an issue with sinking, i typically had to kinda fight to dive under at first but tended to keep rising. Lol
      Anyway, i always learn something new when watching/listening to his shows.

  • @MrPooopyButthole
    @MrPooopyButthole Před 8 měsíci +6

    Thanks so much for this Joe you’ve seriously changed an aspect of my life and I couldn’t be more grateful!

  • @sworddemonboggle1491
    @sworddemonboggle1491 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I really liked hearing the alternative speech based on the moon landing. It’s kinda like a chance to look into an alternate universe of what could have hapoened

  • @brettwilson9277
    @brettwilson9277 Před rokem +4

    Great job, Joe. Love it. I'm hoping your show will continue... someday soon! Everyone I've shared your show with has become an instant fan and have watched your shows more than once.

  • @ThatWeirdGuyFromWork
    @ThatWeirdGuyFromWork Před rokem +7

    I always get ecstatic about these when they release.

  • @foreststolo4529
    @foreststolo4529 Před rokem +9

    Joe Pera is the only reason I can sleep at night

  • @BringBackPiracy
    @BringBackPiracy Před 10 měsíci +2

    I absolutely loved this episode, especially you talking about Maine blueberries.

  • @gbrainy
    @gbrainy Před 10 měsíci +2

    This is so fantastic. Im glad i got to see you in dallas when you came to the tx theater. It was such a fun, relaxing, surreal time. Unique characters like you dont come around often. Keep being your own special brand of comedy, relaxation, and whatever you want out of life.

  • @ImagineMeatballs9265
    @ImagineMeatballs9265 Před rokem +3

    I listened to this and instantly fell asleep. Great job!

  • @dajosh42069
    @dajosh42069 Před rokem +1

    Hey Joe!
    I just wanted to share with you.. I've watched all of your; Joe Pera Talks With You episodes several times over, and absolutely love them!
    You are genuinely one of heroes, Joe. And I think you're an amazing person.

  • @whackboi8333
    @whackboi8333 Před rokem +4

    just binged all the other episodes last night this makes my day

  • @adamcoe
    @adamcoe Před 9 měsíci +3

    joe you're awesome, and also to anyone else reading this, you're fucking awesome too

  • @nicholasgivens5991
    @nicholasgivens5991 Před 10 měsíci +1

    About 15 minutes in I fell asleep. Its nice to have something genuinely interesting to listen to. Unfortunately autoplqy put on a different video which woke me up. Still fell back asleep in a few minutes. I love the little articles and things, especially Picasso not caring about the moon landing.

  • @john_dillermand
    @john_dillermand Před 10 měsíci +2

    You're a real treasure Joe.

  • @KilimnikGenya
    @KilimnikGenya Před rokem

    I always love when these drop.

  • @astrowerm
    @astrowerm Před 11 měsíci

    Sp happy that you make sleep content! These are the best Joe!

  • @surfnsunshinekat
    @surfnsunshinekat Před rokem

    We love and appreciate ya Joe 😊

  • @CarterHerrigstad
    @CarterHerrigstad Před 11 měsíci

    I love these so much!

  • @idiotindustries
    @idiotindustries Před 11 měsíci

    just discovered this podcast, i could listen to joe read the phone book and this is just as good!

  • @shelbytobin4456
    @shelbytobin4456 Před rokem

    My favorite podcast! I feel so good

  • @thechainuser4540
    @thechainuser4540 Před 11 měsíci

    Love this.❤ Thanks for uploading Joe (:

  • @tendiesoffmyplate9085
    @tendiesoffmyplate9085 Před 11 měsíci

    I haven't gotten a single notification for one of these gems. I think I'm actually mad at a global corporation now.

  • @warrensmith6214
    @warrensmith6214 Před 9 měsíci

    The passage on texture is gorgeous.😊

  • @disasterology6600
    @disasterology6600 Před 7 měsíci

    My favorite episode by far, could listen to him read anything

  • @TheDkbohde
    @TheDkbohde Před rokem +3

    Thank you, Joe. I really appreciate these videos. These have helped me fall asleep better than anything else. No clue why, obviously you put a lot of effort into making them relaxing and that velvety voice helps. But these have a quality I can’t quite put my finger on. Again, I appreciate it. Thank you.

  • @gdclark73
    @gdclark73 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks!

  • @Goatman11122
    @Goatman11122 Před rokem

    A new episode thank goodness❤️❤️❤️

  • @TheDorkle
    @TheDorkle Před rokem

    Wonderful fam, good work❤
    Looking forward to the local music store episode next month🤘🏼🤓

  • @ericburns469
    @ericburns469 Před 11 měsíci

    Here is your much-deserved hundredth comment, Joe. Did you ever listen to Prairie Home Companion growing up? You have the same gentle humor and soothing quality of that old radio broadcast.

  • @user-od5dr3iw7m
    @user-od5dr3iw7m Před 11 měsíci

    Bro Joe! He's back thank you!!!!

  • @Mote.
    @Mote. Před 10 měsíci

    This worked so well I fell asleep like 6 minutes in last night👍🏻

  • @haleyy1908
    @haleyy1908 Před 11 měsíci

    I love you and your work

  • @doubanjiang_
    @doubanjiang_ Před rokem

    Listening to Joe reading from the Press Herald. What a treat ❤

  • @daviswhite1761
    @daviswhite1761 Před rokem +1

    Joe Pera you are beloved

  • @sleeplessinflatland
    @sleeplessinflatland Před rokem

    I cant wait to fall asleep to this later

  • @Caseyjbl
    @Caseyjbl Před 11 měsíci

    Love you Joe ❤

  • @coreyooo
    @coreyooo Před rokem

    finally another joe pera video

  • @catcatcatcathellocat
    @catcatcatcathellocat Před rokem

    Thank you Joe.

  • @ilovethecocteautwins
    @ilovethecocteautwins Před 11 měsíci

    when he said goodnight, i froze and quickly checked my phone in fear😭 i love falling asleep to these videos

  • @bluehour99
    @bluehour99 Před rokem

    thank you joe !!

  • @Excogitationn
    @Excogitationn Před rokem

    Thanks Joe. Sleeping good tonight.

  • @jasonmolly9168
    @jasonmolly9168 Před rokem

    I check CZcams daily for this!

  • @ImitationOfChris
    @ImitationOfChris Před 10 měsíci

    I've heard music described as having texture but rarely texture described as music. Fascinating.

  • @jassykat
    @jassykat Před rokem

    Hearing that speech about the Apollo 11 blew my mind! It was surreal, and the music, oh my god.

  • @juugerjuuger3141
    @juugerjuuger3141 Před 11 měsíci

    There are few things I look forward to more than new Joe content
    🍅🍅🍅🍅

  • @sheamerchant212
    @sheamerchant212 Před rokem +3

    Nice

  • @BLVCKSCORP
    @BLVCKSCORP Před rokem

    Perfectly for bedtime

  • @logangutierrez981
    @logangutierrez981 Před 2 měsíci

    The guest interviews are nice but I like the one on one Joe time as well 👍

  • @rodneybell7308
    @rodneybell7308 Před 11 měsíci

    i love you joe, i wouldnt be here if you didnt talk me to sleep every night... thank you.

  • @youareivan
    @youareivan Před rokem +1

    goodnight joe!

  • @cristianpop8922
    @cristianpop8922 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I think 6 vampires watched this video

  • @IHS_NMT
    @IHS_NMT Před 9 měsíci

    thank you

  • @b3nnefits
    @b3nnefits Před 8 měsíci +2

    I have an aboriginal friend whose animal is the emu, they can’t eat emu’s and they and the emu’s are one in the same.

  • @coffee_bagel
    @coffee_bagel Před rokem

    that last bit is peak recontextualization art

  • @lc360
    @lc360 Před rokem

    Thanks Joe

  • @pungpoo
    @pungpoo Před 11 měsíci

    thanks joe

  • @dawnjohnson8739
    @dawnjohnson8739 Před rokem +1

    Wish we could see you, Joe.

  • @jeremybaker5452
    @jeremybaker5452 Před 11 měsíci

    I wish adult swim would bring your show back. I loved your show.

  • @im_phish7891
    @im_phish7891 Před 11 měsíci

    Panicking about senior year but joes gonna get me through it

  • @boozyb420
    @boozyb420 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The shaman joe pera!!!!

  • @AlEpp1834
    @AlEpp1834 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’m in love with Lauren Patricia

  • @jimbomac6257
    @jimbomac6257 Před 9 měsíci

    This is a tough one lol keep calling asleep

  • @MyChannel-on9wc
    @MyChannel-on9wc Před rokem

    I love you Joe

  • @amygirl9534
    @amygirl9534 Před 11 měsíci

    That Picasso quote made me laugh too.

  • @EdenValentine-bt4yq
    @EdenValentine-bt4yq Před 9 měsíci

    i fucking love joe pera

  • @tjquest5094
    @tjquest5094 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I have found that place where I belong.. aahhh.😊

  • @nickwest_acoustic
    @nickwest_acoustic Před 11 měsíci +1

    OH MY GOD WHY DIDNT ANYONE TELL ME THAT JOE WAS DOING A “podcast” brooooooooo

  • @williamponath4798
    @williamponath4798 Před 11 měsíci

    thanks

  • @steviebea
    @steviebea Před rokem

    YES! LETS MFING GO !!!!! GET PUMPED FOR SLEEP TIME !!!!!

  • @monkeypiefarts8830
    @monkeypiefarts8830 Před rokem +1

    Finally