Jacob Reed and Me

A sneak peek at Jacob Reed and Me, the new investigative comedy from the Executive Producers of Chef's Table and Broomgate. Coming February 25th wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a hunt for graphic design jobs after a career set back, Jacob’s internet searches lead him to Sea Breeze II, a generic painting signed by, Jacob Reed. This discovery launches an unexpected quest to crack the code of artistic success. Along the way, Jacob wades through the jungle of customer service hotlines, uncovers the costume jewelry capital of North America, and finds wisdom from a stranger in the most unexpected corner of the globe.This episode is proud to have been an Official Selection at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Stay tuned for the reason of Season 1 launching later this summer.Do you have a "same name" story? Does some one else have your name and you want to tell us about it? Call 1-94-SAME-NAME and leave a message. Support this show by subscribing to our Premium Feed on Supercast: https://jram.supercast.com/Follow us on social media:Instagram: @jacobreedandmeReddit: r/jacobreedandme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy docuseries blending the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show. In each episode, host Jacob Reed (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Funny or Die) tracks down someone who shares his name. And, to answer the big questions about his own life, Jacob finds common ground in wildly different places.What begins as a simple search quickly unravels into bizarre, unexpected adventures as Reed uses unconventional methods to track down his namesakes. Among the 751 Jacob Reeds he's discovered, Season 1 introduces the audience to a porn star, a teacher, a jazz drummer, an Italian impresario, a teenage crooner, and a waitress at a greasy spoon who wants absolutely nothing to do with us. Each encounter opens a window into a strange corner of the world, blending personal discovery with wild, unpredictable storytelling, as moving as it is hilarious.Season 1 begins February 25th. Listen wherever you get podcasts. And, get early episodes at https://www.patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a hunt for graphic design jobs after a career setback, Jacob’s internet searches lead him to Sea Breeze II, a generic painting signed by Jacob Reed. This discovery launches an unexpected quest to crack the code of artistic success. Along the way, Jacob wades through the jungle of customer service hotlines, uncovers the costume jewelry capital of North America, and finds wisdom from a stranger in the most unexpected corner of the globe.Get early episodes, bonus episodes, and more at http://patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMeJacob Reed and Me is a production of www.AllTradesCo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling lost in an economy that seems designed to confuse, Jacob turns to the Internet for answers—and finds them in Jacob Reed, the AP Econ teacher turned YouTuber. Their private tutoring quickly veers off course when a stranger reaches out about a financial advice book allegedly written by Jacob Reed. There’s just one problem: neither Jacob wrote it. As the mystery deepens, the episode becomes a hunt for the third Jacob Reed—an investigation into scams, self-help economics, and what it means to build authority in a system that often rewards confidence over truth.For a copy of the item mentioned in this episode, join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMeTo learn more about Economics, check out ReviewEcon.comAnd, for more about the latest Internet scam:https://writerbeware.blog/2025/09/19/return-of-the-nigerian-prince-redux-beware-book-club-and-book-review-scams/Get early episodes, bonus episodes, and more at http://patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMeJacob Reed and Me is a production of www.AllTradesCo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Jacob discovers another Jacob Reed who suffered a traumatic brain injury the exact same summer he did, the eerie parallels hit too close to home. Is it fate, coincidence, or something stranger? To find out, Jacob tracks down his namesake to discover how one summer—and one moment—can change a life forever.If you or someone you love is experiencing employment discrimination due to a disability, they can learn more about their rights under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and find their local Protection and Advocacy Group through the National Disability Rights Network at NDRN.org. Additional resources are available through the Job Access Network at www.AskJan.orgGet early episodes, bonus episodes, and more at http://patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMeJacob Reed and Me is a production of www.AllTradesCo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decades after a cringey stint hosting a show for Playboy, Jacob still can’t shake the shame. So he sets out to find a Jacob Reed who fully embraced the adult industry — a porn star. Hoping for redemption, or at least perspective, Jacob confronts living with a past you can’t erase.Get early episodes, bonus episodes, and more at http://patreon.com/c/JacobReedandMeJacob Reed and Me is a production of www.AllTradesCo.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.