What Now? with Trevor Noah Finding Meaning in a System Built to Fracture You with Josh Johnson
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Nov 6, 2025 AI Snips
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Career Snapshot And Early Jokes
- Josh Johnson introduced himself with career highlights and humor about his work and online presence.
- He frames his weekly YouTube specials and Daily Show role as major recent milestones.
Nunchucks During Pandemic Uncertainty
- Josh briefly learned nunchucks after a legal change in NYC as a quirky self-defense idea during uncertain times.
- He practiced foam and wooden nunchucks but never fully mastered them, acknowledging risks.
Grocery Work Fueled Early Material
- Josh worked at Trader Joe's while doing standup nights in Chicago and used customer interactions as writing material.
- He describes being happy on a small income because comedy gave him purpose despite financial limits.