
Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show
The Daily Show's correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson turn their hilarious, unpredictable, and legendary office banter into a weekly war of words about topics big and small, but mostly small: long engagements, brunch, texting versus calling, chiropractors, and more. New episodes every Thursday.
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May 4, 2023 • 1h 3min
Dulcé & Josh vs. YouTube Comments
Recorded on 4/25/23. “Yo, people really listen to this podcast.” - Dulcé Sloan “This is the first time anybody’s been accused of writing one of the comments, and it’s me, and it’s for someone backing up what I’m saying.” - Josh Johnson “Now I’m looking at some of these YouTube comments, and I think that there needs to be a second podcast where we just allow people to give Josh a hug.” - Roy Wood Jr. To wrap up season one, Dulcé and Josh are reacting to their favorite comments from this season. Moderated by Roy Wood Jr., Dulcé and Josh respond to comments from “Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers,” “Summer vs. Winter,” “Vanilla vs. Chocolate,” “Diners vs. Waffle House,” and “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup!” It’s Dulcé and Josh vs. the YouTube Comments this week on the Hold Up season finale! Listen to Hold Up on Apple Podcasts, the IHeart Radio App, or wherever you get your podcasts. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2023 • 42min
The Best of the Best “Hold Up” Debates!
On this special compilation episode of Hold Up, we’re featuring Josh and Dulcé’s most contentious debates from this season. Tune in for the best moments from “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup,” “Summer vs. Winter,” and a clip from a special Beyond the Scenes episode featuring our very own Josh and Dulcé! Hold Up will be back next week with an all-new episode! #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2023 • 48min
Diners vs. Waffle Houses
Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show revisits the debate between diners and Waffle Houses. They discuss the extensive menu options of diners vs the focused offerings of Waffle House. The hosts share their enjoyable experiences at Waffle House and debunk the misconception of fights. They compare the atmosphere and customer experiences between the two, highlighting Waffle House's contributions to disaster preparedness. The hosts touch on bulletproof glass, chicken comparison, and their personal preferences between the two establishments. They end with a lively discussion about the pros and cons of diners and Waffle Houses.

Apr 13, 2023 • 44min
Texting vs. Calling
“Sarcasm cannot be conveyed over a text. The number of times I've gotten into it with somebody, because I was being sarcastic and they thought they were being attacked.” - Dulcé Sloan “Emojis are what have brought context back to text. If you can text me something and then end it with a little yellow dude with his eyes rolling back of his head, I'm like, "Oh, okay. For a second I thought you were coming for me. Now I'm realizing, we're on the same page."- Josh Johnson It’s texting vs. calling, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2023 • 36min
Still vs. Sparkling Water
“We all need to drink more water, but sometimes you just want to have a little adventure, so sometimes you infuse your water and sometimes you add bubbles. ” - Dulcé Sloan “You don't need this sparkling, bubbly water. You don't need to be burping bougie.” - Josh Johnson It’s still vs. sparkling water this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 45min
Oatmeal vs. Grits
“Open your ears and listen to me. Get that oatmeal in, okay? Get your calcium. Okay? Get your iron in.” - Josh Johnson “Grits can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Grits can be any meal. You can have your breakfast grits. We've all had fish and grits.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s oatmeal vs. grits this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 37min
Boneless vs. Bone-in Chicken Wings
The hosts debate boneless vs. bone-in chicken wings, discussing texture, flavor, and convenience. They also share preferences for different types of chicken, talk about Simple Truth products and the MTV's Challenge podcast, and engage in a humorous conversation about embracing bone-in wings and traditional masculinity.

Mar 16, 2023 • 37min
Indoor vs. Outdoor Pools
“When there’s lightning, I can swim in my pool. When it's a rainy day, I can swim in my pool. When it's just nasty outside, I can swim in my pool. My pool indoors is consistent.”- Josh Johnson “For me, the outdoor pool has represented a lifestyle. Because a pool day is a sunny day. We are drinking a nice beverage, we’re out here just judging others, really taking in the scene.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s an “aquatic argument” of indoor vs. outdoor pools, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2023 • 39min
Gatorade vs. Powerade
“Because Gatorade has been tried and true and tested on real professional college athletes, you know that it has all of the things.” - Dulcé Sloan “Let me just let you know that Powerade got me where I am today, okay. It helped me from falling out on that field. ” - Josh Johnson It’s Gatorade vs. Powerade, the ultimate sports drink duel, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 33min
Nachos vs. Chili Cheese Fries
“As someone who is a nacho connoisseur, the thing I love about nachos is the variety. The topping combinations are endless. ” - Dulcé Sloan “Just because chili and cheese are in the name, it doesn't mean that's where you have to stop. Because don't forget what chili cheese fries lack in toppings, it makes up for in the seasoning. ” - Josh Johnson It’s nachos vs. chili cheese fries this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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