Courtrooms to Cameras | Emily Compagno | Joe's Happy Hour Ep. 21

Emily Compagno joins Joe Fahmy for a wide-ranging conversation filled with wisdom, wit, and behind-the-scenes stories. From balancing faith and pressure in the newsroom to the creation of her New York Times bestselling book Under His Wings, Emily shares insights from her time as an attorney, Fox News anchor, Raiders cheerleader, and podcast host. They dive into the psychology behind true crime, the power of resilience, the physical demands of live TV, the importance of service dogs, and a surprise story about a spilled coffee emergency moments before going on-air. Stay tuned for life lessons, comedy ambitions, and why her favorite phrase might just be “the husband did it.”

00:00 – Emily Compagno Joins the Show

00:25 – Accomplishments vs. Core Identity

01:45 – How Emily Stays Happy & Grounded

03:40 – Tools for Handling Stress On Air

05:00 – Behind the Scenes at Fox News

07:10 – Chaos of Live Broadcasting

09:00 – Biggest On-Air Challenges

11:15 – Public Speaking vs. Camera Work

12:50 – Emily’s Fox True Crime Podcast

14:30 – Real Stories from Survivors & Criminals

16:20 – True Crime's Deeper Purpose

17:15 – Legal Career vs. Media Career

18:35 – Interviewing President Trump

20:00 – Most Memorable Guests

21:00 – The Notorious Art Forger Interview

22:00 – Funniest On-Air Bloopers

24:00 – Coffee Spill Emergency on Hannity

25:20 – Emily’s Hidden Comedy Side

26:30 – Will Joe & Emily Try Stand-Up?

27:25 – Mentors Who Shaped Her Career

29:10 – Emily’s Workout Routine & Fitness Philosophy

31:25 – Nutrition, Protein & Apple Cider Vinegar Hacks

33:10 – Thoughts on Longevity & Health Habits

34:15 – Emily’s Book “Under His Wings”

36:30 – Family Military Stories & Gold Star Mothers

38:10 – Visiting Sadr City & Meeting U.S. Troops

41:00 – Reuniting with Col. Tim Carter

42:15 – Voices of Soldiers & Faith in Combat

43:50 – Why the Book Became a NYT Bestseller

45:15 – Future Books & Current Touring Life

47:00 – K9 Hurricane Heroes Charity

49:45 – A Bill to Help Retired Military Dogs

51:30 – Final Advice for Viewers

53:15 – Why Joe Fahmy Is the Ultimate Connector