Episode 210- Bug Out
LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST! LISTEN ON STITCHER! Jose and Aerial are flying solo on this one. A slight haircut makes them unrecognizable, the two figure out how to be ready […]
Episode 209- Booty Fellows
LISTEN ON APPLE PODCAST! Guest Jeffrey Baldinger joins Jose and Aerial on this episode to discuss the very important topic of Weeping Willows *cue crying*. Origins of the name/term Buddy, […]
Episode 203- Eternal Burger with Kelsey Lane
Guest comedian and friend Kelsey Lane joins Jose to talk about eating healthy (kind of), casting a fictional movie, taking comedy classes and being open to spiritual experiences as a […]
Episode 202- Red Shirt Blue Shirt
Subscribe on Apple Podcast what reality is this!? New episode with guest Neko, and we get into some conspiracy theory talk and such! Lizard people? Alternate realities and time travel? […]
Episode 201- I’m Thankful
New episode! Jose by his lonesome on Black Friday. Be sure to express your gratitude, or help others out. Recommended organization: friendsandhelpers.org Email Jose: josechavezcomedian@gmail.com Follow Jose on stuff: @iamjosechavez […]
Episode 198- Luke McGarry
Oh yeah! Animator, Doodler, Guy who draws really well Luke McGarry joins Jose to talk about the real world logistics of video games, bad edible experiences, church cages and trying […]
Episode 197- House Made of Heyyyy
Aerial Washington joins Jose to talk about surviving a post apocalypse, levels of success and rich dudes getting all handsy. Also, Jose would not survive the end of the world […]
Episode 196- Ghost Stories 2020
Boo! It’s Halloween so that means another round of ghost stories! This time we have three guests, Aurelio Bocanegra (The Good The Bad The Funny Podcast), Luke McGarry and Cat […]
Episode 195- Closet Case
Test Test. Check one two. This thing on? Awesome. Let’s do this! Solo episode while Jose tests recording from his phone for future road gig episodes and such. Jose thinks […]
Episode 187- MOMic with Tiffany King
Comedian/Medium/Mom Tiffany King joins Jose to talk the Supernatural, theories on how one connects to a more spiritual place. The two then discuss the trials of divorce, abuse, and get […]
Episode 183- George Wang
Comedian and Skater George Wang joins Jose in this episode via Zoom. The episode starts with a candid Jose moment, talking about mental health, giving others a chance even when […]
Episode 177- Karina Luna
New episode with guest Karina Luna! She joins Jose this week to talk about the subculture that is part of the overall Latin culture in LA. From bit parts to […]
Episode 174- When God Closes A Door
Solo episode! Jose gets serious about about misguided loyalties and the level of commitment one has to a cause that would make them lose morality. Then it gets silly talking […]
Episode 172- Frank Castillo
Jose is joined by the winner of Roast Battle on Comedy Central, Frank Castillo! They talk weight gain, hair loss and running into audience members in the real world. Are […]
Episode 171- Hot Totty
Solo episode! Jose catches up on the weekend, talks about his binging and about trying to see people as more than the archetype that he creates in his head. Also, […]
Episode 169- Be A Man
Solo Episode! Jose talks about being a manly version of yourself, or a better version, or a healthier version. You know what? It gets serious and takes on recent views […]
Episode 165- The Third
Aerial returns once again! Talking about toddlers paying bills and parents laughing at their kids, technology, and addressing the fact that Aerial doesn’t sneeze like an adult. Also, Jose is […]
Episode 162- Delirium
Solo episode! Jose used to think he could rap. At 36, he’s accepted that those days are over. NASA finds a parallel universe, the military admits to a UFO and […]
Episode 159- Cristela
Aw snaps! Cristela Alonzo @cristela9 joins Jose @iamjosechavez for a round of “WHO IS THE BIGGER NERD” (Cristela wins with a Disco Ball). The two spend an unusual amount of […]
Episode 158- Valley Boys w/ Steve Halasz
Jose and returning guest Steve Halasz catch up, talk about hobbies, Nicholas Cage, David Lynch films, Artists hiding their day jobs, Nicholas Cage and Cage films. Follow Steve: @steveisokay Follow […]
Episode 157- Check-In’s Part 1
Jose checks in with comedians Cindy Aravena and Chris Crittenden as well as his one of his cousins and siblings. Hope you all are doing well! Follow Chris and Cindy: […]
Episode 156- So-So Distancing with Eddie G
Jose chats via Zoom with guest Eddie G, host of “OMG, It’s Eddie G/Show De Tiburcio”. They chat about keeping away from others but still hitting the public, differing points […]
Episode 155- Old Man Chavez
Solo episode with Jose. He talks about aging, discomfort in doing some design gigs, speeding up the aging process and faking your own death. Follow on stuff if ya wanna […]
Episode 152- Gentefied with Carlos Santos
Longtime friends Carlos Santos and Jose Chavez catch up on complimenting each others fashion, hair, cats and voices. The boys talk about moving and taking a chance on your own […]
Episode 148- 2020
Happy New Year! Just testing out the new equipment to see how it sounds. Full episode available soon with guest Aerial Washington! https://awkwardlysocialpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/episode-148-2020.mp3
Episode 147- Twenty-Five Minutes
Solo episode! Jose wraps up the weekend, unwraps a holiday gift, guilt trips himself for a Starbucks review and other stuff. Follow on stuff: @iamjosechavez https://awkwardlysocialpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/episode-147-twenty-five-minutes.mp3
Episode 142- Ri Riturns
Ri Versteegh, via Skype out of Sweden, joins Jose in talking about dating in and out of LA, dating within the industry, not being a comedian in the eyes of […]
Episode 140- Plenty of Folk in the Valley
Solo episode. Jose takes time to appreciate his circumstances after processing not getting something he worked towards, recaps a crying kid in the theater, witnessing a woman on her way […]
Episode 139- Party in My Pocket with Darren Carter
Guest Darren Carter, the Party Starter, comedian and host of the Pocket Party Podcast joins Jose to discuss the process of podcasting, the benefits of social media and how the […]
Episode 135- No Spoilers!
Jose flies solo on this one. Talks about hating spoilers, how the complaint is first world but healthy to have. From there, it’s a lot of talk about stuff and […]
Episode 131- Super Totally Normal
Solo episode. Jose shares about almost buying a stolen car, being a guest on the Social Primates Podcast, making a fool of himself in front of actors he respects, losing […]
Episode 130- Where in the World
@aerialjwashington returns to share another (two) bus chronicles. We talk about how creepy it would be if women ACTUALLY smiled more, dudes hitting Aerial up to do porn (the egg […]
Awkwardly Social at the Ice House Pasadena!
Featuring comedians seen on Comedy Central (definitely) Hulu (probably) and HBO (subscribers… maybe) CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
Episode 127- Fully Intentional
New episode! Jose is having a tough time adjusting to the new time zone and recaps his busy weekend. Nightmares about a path formerly taken and a lesson in getting […]
Episode 126- Neurotic Porn with Jeremy Bassett
We talk roommates, impromptu marriages, writing porn fan fiction, customer service and shady bank policies. Follow Jeremy: @imjeremybassett Follow Jose: @iamjosechavez recommend topics, reach out or provide feedback: josechavezcomedian@gmail.com https://awkwardlysocialpodcast.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/episode-126-neurotic-porn.mp3
Episode 121- Hair Twins
Aerial Washington returns to the podcast to catch up on life, dudes sending dirty pics and a new business venture for Aerial where she rates men based on the photos […]
Episode 119- Hotel Motel Holiday Inn
Jose on the road! Working on location for production and hunkering down in his hotel room, Jose takes time to talk about the side hustles that keep comedy afloat, being […]
Episode 118- Birthday Month?
Jose isn’t good at spoiling himself, or doing anything birthday related. Do you celebrate a full month or a week or just the day? What would you do, realistically, if […]
Episode 117- Diosa
Jose sits down with Kristian I MEAN Divine Diosa, host of the Vaya Con Diosa podcast. They talk personal growth, the benefits of learning from your mistakes, inconveniencing others with […]
Episode 108- Lottery-ya
Solo episode! Jose talks about the lottery, knowing your worth while not being a dick about it and yada yada. Oh and a failed Chupacabra capturing attempt. Follow on stuff: […]
Episode 107- Man in the Mirror
Ghosts! And stuff. And such. Jose talks about adopting a dog, family encounters with relatives that passed and ghost perverts in the bathrooms. Follow on stuff: @iamjosechavez Email for stuff: […]
Episode 106- Leg Pullin’ Ghosts
Another Ghost Stories episode! This time we focus on experiences that were possibly Sleep Paralysis and the clues that gave away that maybe it was more of a haunting. It’s […]
Episode 104- Ghost Stories 2018
G-G-Ghost Stories are a great part of the Halloween season. Jose is joined by Steffie, co-host and girlfriend of Martin Rizo (who joins when he’s not completely terrified). Personal haunting […]
Episode 103- Facial Recognition Comedy
The damn funny trio of Facial Recognition Comedy (Zahra Ali, Fizaa Dosani and Pallavi Gunalan) Join Jose to talk weird boys, dating, old traditions and families setting up marriages. Follow […]
Episode 97- Dad Mode
Brian McDaniel joins Jose again, for the 2nd time, as a returning person who has come back again. They talk natural comedic skills, being too old to party, defending themselves […]
Episode 86- Insomniyuhh
Jose can’t sleep! So, a new episode. A brief talk about the comedy workout, thoughts of adopting, music and concerts, almost becoming a cop and a brief thought on Roseanne. […]
Episode 85- Eye Contact
Solo Episode- Jose just takes a little time to talk about appreciation, shares a story about a woman who was a bit too direct and an attempt at socializing. Follow […]
Episode 83- Pattern Changes
Solo episode! Jose goes on and on about doing things for yourself, changing your patterns and shares a story about working with Chuck D from Public Enemy and Chino XL. […]
Episode 82- I Heard Yanni
Solo episode! Jose recaps Mother’s Day, dudes who try to be overly nice for sex, Pretending to have a twin and talking like one of the boys. Rate and subscribe […]
Episode 81- STOP! OR MY MOM WILL RUN YOU OVER
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!! Jose talks about his scary Mom and the time she almost ran a teenager over, how you have to be patient and working to see what is […]
Episode 80- Bad Hair Day
Solo episode! Jose shares his thoughts on following trends and talks about his year of bad hair then gets into the trend of retreats vs. therapy. For suggestions on topics […]
Episode 77- Keep on Truckin’
Solo episode! Jose records out of his Chevy S10 talking about memories changing, ghost stories and processing stress/adrenaline. Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter: IAmJoseChavez Email for suggestions or to share a […]
Episode 74- Sometimes, Life is Ramen
Solo episode! Jose talks about almost running dudes over, the lulls of life being okay and encourages others to find a medium, possibly podcasts. For advice, comments or to share […]
Episode 72- Comedians In Cars Getting Churros
Comic Martin Rizo and Jose Chavez sit down in Rizo’s car to talk about ghetto comedy shows, staying in awful hotels, Marvel Films and a man date to Disneyland. Check […]
Episode 69- Basically
Solo episode! Jose talks keeping promises, social media withdrawals and doing things for yourself that eliminates the stress of debating back and forth internally. Email/Suggest topics/share an awkward story: josechavezcomedian@gmail.com […]
Episode 67- Because I’m Awkward
Jose records from his truck! Talks about writing a kids book, taking a break from comedy and having a sexy ass voice. All this and the good, bad and awkward. […]
Episode 66- Boyz II Menso
Solo episode- We all retreat into ourselves when we are having a tough time, especially when it’s dealing with social anxiety. Jose shares a personal story that used to be […]
Episode 65- I forgive Me
Solo Episode! Jose talks about forgiving yourself, even when you think you don’t deserve it. Admitting to your faults, accepting consequence and a couple of personal stories to educate on […]
Episode 62- Aerial Washington Returns
Aerial Washington, host of the bus chronicles on this podcast, is become a part-time cohost! We talk public arguments, Black Panther, scared women and all things awkward. Follow on instagram: […]
Episode 61- Martin Rizo Returns Again
@comicmartinrizo welcomes Jose into his bedroom (eww) to record a podcast talking about fight or flight, real life super heroes, comics, comedy, dating and all things awkward. Rate, Subscribe on […]
Episode 60- Physical Fitness
Solo Episode: Jose does a podcast instead of working out. Have thoughts on what is or isn’t part of your culture that others believe is? Follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat: @josechavezcomic […]
Episode 59- Brodie Reed
Brodie Reed @ayo.bro.bro talks with Jose about weird neighbors, roommates, the comedy scene and Brodies sketch fest, Channel 101. Subscribe to Awkwardly Social on iTunes here follow us on Facebook: […]
Episode 58- Recycle, Reduce Produce
Solo Episode- Jose decides to take comedy in a different direction, talks about compromise and restructuring your path in life and career. Instagram/snapchat: @josechavezcomic and @awkwardlysocialpodcast To submit an Awkward story […]
Episode 53- Fresh Cup of Joe-se
Solo Episode- Insomnia, casual gym and life goals. Jose gets a little serious regarding a former acquaintance and the importance of expressing yourself when depressed. Instagram/snapchat: @josechavezcomic and @awkwardlysocialpodcast To submit […]
Episode 50- Ho Ho Jose
Merry Christmas! Jose wraps up the holiday season recapping what it is to find yourself in the things you do. Aerial Washington joins Jose with a bus chronicle, talking about […]
Episode 49- Ri Versteegh
Ri Versteegh @riversteegh joins Jose in a great conversation about dating, stalkers, Swedish vs. American behavior, soulmates, polygamy, receiving the wrong message and all things awkward. Subscribe to Awkwardly Social […]
Live Podcast Taping 12/28/17
I’ll be doing my first live podcast recording December 28th at the House of Brews Coffee House in San Fernando, CA. Returning guest Steve Halasz and first time guest Cristela […]
Episode 47- Keenan Baker
Keenan Baker @keenanbaker joins Jose in talking acting, the hustle of pursuing careers, high school reunions, writing for other ethnicities, aspiring rap careers and fandom in nerd culture. Subscribe to […]
Episode 46- Dani Fernandez Returns!
@msdanifernandez Dani Fernandez, Comic Con panels host and fellow nerd, joins Jose in discussing fandom, dating, the myth that is the ‘friend zone’, creepy dudes and all things awkward. Catch […]
Episode 44- Jose Solo Cup
SOLO EPISODE! Jose recaps seeing his weekend including visiting his brother in jail, bad advice, lack of school spirit and all things awkward. Subscribe to Awkwardly Social on iTunes here […]
Episode 43- Jose Chavez All Alone
SOLO EPISODE! Jose recaps Thanksgiving, shares his thoughts on family life and the holiday drama. There’s a personal revelation that inspires a comedy album endeavor and a brief story about […]
Episode 41- R-Mean
@rmean Rapper R-Mean joins us this week talking about the parallels of hip-hop/comedy, delving into the message and politics in the lack of acknowledgement of the Armenian genocide, Mexican/Armenian beef, […]
Episode 37- Julio Gonzalez
@ogcomedy Julio Gonzalez stops by to talk comedy, hustling as kids and his drastic weight loss. Life lessons are shared in yet another awkward episode. follow us on Facebook: Facebook.com/AwkwardlySocialPodcast […]
Episode 34- Carlos Santos
@_Carlos_Santos Carlos Santos guests on this episode of Awkwardly Social. Carlos and Jose discuss previously recorded and lost episode, the burdens of being a beautiful man, being a spokesperson for burner phones […]
So I Ran Into My Childhood Bullies At a Comedy Show the Other Night…
Written By Jose Chavez @IAmJoseChavez I tried to make this quick but when I write at 1:30AM I can’t help but be a bit wordy. Forgive the grammar and the […]
Episode 22- Kelsey Cook
Kelsey Cook joins us on this episode of #AwkwardlySocial discussing the low income comedy life, family and fancy living. Follow Kelsey: @kelseycookcomedy Follow Jose: @iamjosechavez and @awkwardlysocialpodcast Email to sponsor or […]
Episode 21- Jeremy Scippio
Jeremy Scippio @jeremycomedy joins us on this episode of #AwkwardlySocial discussing comedy, self deprecation, boxing, the latest Avengers film and general randomness. follow us: Facebook.com/AwkwardlySocialPodcast Instragram: @josechavezcomic and @awkwardlysocialpodcast Email […]
Episode 18- Rudy Moreno
On this episode Rudy Moreno stops by and it’s been a while since I’ve done a straight interview but we discuss producing comedy shows, longevity in the comedy scene and why themed nights like Latino showcases came to be. Catch us February 19th 2014 in Pasadena performing on the Wednesday […]
Episode 16- Summer Malone and David Rosenberg
Comedians Summer Malone and David Rosenberg kick off the new year with some… awkward dialogue. Email to sponsor or ask questions/suggest topics: josechavezcomedian@gmail.com Follow Jose Chavez on twitter and instagram: @dookiedough Like Awkwardly Social on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AwkwardlySocialPodcast Click here to download this Episode
Episode 14- Nick Guerra and KT Tatara
Comedian Nick Guerra talks comedy and former rap ambitions, relationships, tv credits (Stand-Up Revolution on Comedy Central) with Jose and Steven. KT Tatara (seen on Live Nude Comedy and Office Max print ad) pops in half way through the episode and shares stories of trying to get acting roles and […]
Episode 11- Vampire Roger
Steven Briggs and Jose Chavez meet Roger, a man who thinks he’s a Vampire, talks about his love for blood and gets to has a drink. We also have guest comedian Joyce Taus. Subscribe to Awkwardly Social Podcast on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/awkwardly-social-podcast/id525351746?mt=2 Email the guys: Jose@awkwardlysocialpodcast.com Follow Steven Briggs on twitter: […]
Episode 10- Justin Foster
Steven Briggs and Jose Chavez welcome Justin Foster to sit down and talk all things awkward. Check out Justin Fosters podcast, Foster the podcast. Email the guys: JoseChavezcomedian@gmail.com IG: @josechavezcomic @stevenbriggscomedy @justincomic Like Awkwardly Social on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AwkwardlySocialPodcast Click here to download this episode
Episode 9- Chris J Miller
Steven Briggs introduces Jose Chavez to Chris J Miller. They discuss life of a childhood actor, fetishes, get a bit “anal” and geek out on comic book movies. Subscribe to Awkwardly Social Podcast on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/awkwardly-social-podcast/id525351746?mt=2 Email the guys: Jose@awkwardlysocialpodcast.com Follow Steven Briggs on twitter: @StevenBriggs69 Follow Jose Chavez on […]
Episode 6- Introducing Steven Briggs
Awkwardly Social is back and better than ever! We did a quick episode to introduce the official co-host for the show, Mr. Steven Briggs! Comedian from San Diego who helps keep the energy of the show high and you’ll definitely learn to love the guy. Subscribe to Awkwardly Social Podcast […]
Episode 4- Melissa Villaseñor
Melissa Villasenor, an SNL cast member, stops by and definitely brings the funny. We talk about family, her career before and after her initial introduction to the world with America’s […]
