S2 E56: Jo Koy : Self-Made Comedian and Businessman

Dennis is joined in studio by comedian Jo Koy, whom he met backstage a few weeks ago on "Lights Out with David Spade". Jo talks about growing up in Tacoma and Las Vegas with a Filipino family, and how he got started in comedy thirty years ago, renting out theaters and selling tickets, getting sponsors and how determination and good luck got him onto "Showtime at the Apollo" and BET's "Comic View". He also talks about how excited he was to meet Dennis, and previously meeting Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey, performing in arenas, why he thinks his comedy connects with audiences and much more! This episode is brought to you by or sponsors: Daniel's NYC - By cutting out the middlemen, and selling directly to YOU, Daniel's is able to offer a high-quality, luxury leather briefcase at the incredibly reasonable proce of $195.  This week my listeners can get $25 off their Daniel's briefcase at DanielsNYC.com by using promo code MILLER at checkout! National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Many people are unaware that driving high can be dangerous.  In 2015, 42% of drivers killed in crashes tested positive for drugs.  The truth is driving while high is deadly.  If you feel different you drive different.  Drive high get a DUI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices