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Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his Joy Podcast to you. Joy is a free association improvised broadcast with a quick
witted smart ass. Craig answers your questions in his own way. No guests. No Bullshit. ( actually that’s bullshit. It’s all bullshit.)
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment.
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It’s been a week packed with travel for Craig as he’s been zigzagging across this great nation shooting segments for his freshly-announced CNN show, American On Purpose. But in addition, he’s also been performing stand-up in between, in a nutshell it’s a lot of commercial travel for Craig. But that doesn’t mean you won’ get your spark of Joy this week. Craig wouldn’t leave you like that.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
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Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
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ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his Joy Podcast to you. Joy is a free association improvised broadcast with a quick witted smart ass. Craig answers your questions in his own way. No guests. No Bullshit (actually that’s bullshit. It’s all bullshit.)
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This week Craig reveals the reason he’s been on the road so much for the last few months. That’s because news this week broke that his new CNN TV show, American on Purpose will be premiering shortly on the network. It’s based on the NY Times Bestselling book of the same name that Craig wrote a few years back when he first became a citizen of the United States. It’s the 250th anniversary of the United States and the goal of the show is to celebrate the United States. Being proud of our great country while at the same time not taking a jingoistic approach about it. Working with the folks at CNN that worked with the late, great Anthony Bourdain.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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It’s an arctic theme this week. And totally by accident as Craig recalls a story about an Arctic expedition that ends with frozen body parts, wild animals, bears (both grizzly and polar), and some bity sharks. But it does eventually lead to the question, are Koalas real bears?
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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It's a snow day and Craig is sitting in New York enjoying the weather and snacking. While doing so he takes the time to answer some Tweets & Emails from all of you, enjoy.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Coming at you live from London as Craig is on location for the week before returning stateside. But the jetsetting has left Craig jetlagged but rather than being unproductive he decided to give us an impromptu book club. So he went online and ordered 4 books that he has to recommend to us. But there’s a catch, he’s yet to read the books. So he’s flying purely on titles and descriptions for us. Buckle up.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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By the time you read this Craig will be in London again continuing to work on another project. While we might be upset that he is not home anymore, there's no reason to despair because here's a fresh episode of the Joy podcast. And as Craig put it, 100% guest free for your pleasure.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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It's the new year and we have the first episode of the Joy Podcast of
the new year. And what better way to kick off 2026 with Craig checking
in with you all? But first some light housekeeping and a quick
addressing of a unintentionally controversial take about bagpipes from
last week's episode and possibly following it up with another unpopular
opinion about more music. Heck, even Emily In Paris is unsafe.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Craig is taking some time off for the holidays, but he's come down with a fever... the taint fever. What does that mean? Allow him to explain.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at: craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Craig is home for Christmas and like a lot of people out there in the world, he's looking forward to some downtime with family and friends as he checks in with the fans for a round of Tweets & Emails one more time before Santa arrives.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________
Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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As the end of the year rapidly approaches us, Craig is ... As the end of the year rapidly approaches us, Craig is still on the road. And he takes some time out of his busy schedule to check in with us from the road. Because the tweets and emails form the fans sometimes are just what's needed. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
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Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________
FIND CRAIG:
Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg
X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST:
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Craig is out on the road for work but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to check in with his fans and answer some fan questions. This week he discusses tattoos, nostalgia, finding confidence, and even offers up some dating advice. Tune in. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST: Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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The episode of The Joy Podcast comes to you from craig on "vacation mode". Well, really it's him spending some time with loved ones for the Thanskgiving holiday. Answering your Tweets & Emails with questions about his time on set with Jim Carrey, Dr. Who, A.I., and Scotch Tape. But there's not much downtime as he finds himself back on the road next week.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST: Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Well, it's Thanksgiving everybody and what better way to spend it than with Craig and an old friend of his? So, in celebration of the Joy of the holiday he's bringing another installment of Tweets & Emails. But this time Craig has a secret ingredient in tow.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
_______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow ABOUT THE JOY PODCAST: Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Craig's old pal actor and (now) director Jason Biggs joins the Joy Podcast for a bit of a chat about their lives. The duo chat about everything from being a kid actor in Hollywood, podcasting, raising families in Los Angeles and NY York, the influence of roles like "American Pie" and "The Late Late Show" had on them and even some James Bond talk. Jason gets candid about staring and directing for the first time in his upcoming film, "Untitled Home Invasion Romance". So, for an hour you can be a fly on the wall and watch some old friends catch up and share some joy.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
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Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour
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FIND CRAIG: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
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About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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Craig is on the road this week... literally. As this week's episode of the comes from his car in Philadelphia before he gets back on the road. So you the fans are once again the guests on this week's episode of Tweets And Emails. So enjoy a car chat with Craig on this week's episode of the Joy podcast. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below.
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Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour
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FIND CRAIG:Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow
WATCH THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thecraigfergusonshow
About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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On this week's episode of The Joy Podcast, Craig sits down for a pleasant chat with his old friend and acclaimed author, Salman Rushdie. The friends catch up and talk about Salman's new book, The Eleventh Hour: A Quintet of Stories which is available today wherever you get your books. The conversation is not only about Salman's book, but the two discuss art, philosophy, religion, and even the art of humor. It's a breezy hour of two friends and book fans catching up and we're just hanging out watching it. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour _________________________________________________ Find Craig: Website - https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/craigyferg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@craigy_ferg X - https://www.x.com/craigyferg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecraigfergusonshow WATCH THE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/@thecraigfergusonshow About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
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After spending some time in Texas, Craig has made his way to Arizona. Why? Well because he's going to his first ever Monster Truck Rally. Last week it was his first rodeo, this week MONSTER TRUCKS! So, brew your cuppa and tune in for the guest this week, which is you. Time for some tweets and emails. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour
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Craig is on the road in Texas and that's where you will find him this week for some more coffee time and him answering all your burning questions. Shout out to Jacob and Austin at Elm Street Tattoo shop www.elmstreettattoo.com for giving Craig and KT their tattoos.
Check them out. Austin Gervais @austingervaistattoo Jacob Young @jacobyoungtattoo
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour
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Since we last checked in Craig has traveled to the West Coast for some tour dates. As it appears to become a tradition, he sat down to answer some fan questions. From saying the wrong thing, passive aggressive A.I., white whales, or classic cars, Craig runs it all down for us.
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The fans keep submitting them, so Craig keeps answering them. This week on the Joy podcast Craig is one again answering the fan tweets and emails. From questions about paranormal experiences, tattoos, his late show, and maybe even a couple takes on pants. So grab a cup of coffee and settle down for another check in with Craig Ferguson.
Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found at https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour
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Good. I prefer the guest-free episodes.
I almost turned this off because it started a bit slow. Pretty funny there at the end though.
This one has been my favorite so far. Shirley Manson's laugh is great. This feels like it could be a conversation at a pub or a small dinner party. I love when it feels like I've pulled up a chair and joined a conversation amongst good friends.
wow, damn..
The F Bomb Edition . . .
This guy?? Who's booking his guests now?
I think unless one is far left Twitter/X is much more even keel these days. It's much more fair & friendly.
Has this podcast jumped the shark ?
Edit / Skip at 39.06 ... for content or just a mistake?
I just got your rattlesnake mug shirt n i love it so much!! I loved that mug n your show🧡
i bet astronauts would have to drink espresso. there is no gravity for a drip brewer so they would need to use pressure to push the water through the grounds... just a theory...
This man is a treasure.
The Kathy Lee interview shows what a kind, gracious, and patient man Craig Ferguson is, and that she is as well. Even though, she needs a lifetime of therapy!
I hope this woman gets the therapy she desperately needs.
What the hell...?