Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy docu-series blending the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show. In each episode, host Jacob Reed (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Funny or Die) tracks down someone who shares his name. And, to answer the big questions about his own life, Jacob finds common ground in wildly different places
What begins as a simple search, quickly unravels into bizarre, unexpected adventures, as Reed uses unconventional methods to track down his namesakes. Among the 751 Jacob Reeds he's discovered, Season 1 introduces the audience to a porn star, a bank robber, a jazz drummer, an Italian empresario, a teenage climate activist, and a waitress at a greasy spoon who wants absolutely nothing to do with us. Each encounter opens a window into a strange corner of the world, blending personal discovery with wild, unpredictable storytelling, as moving as it is hilarious.
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Jacob Reed and Me is an investigative comedy docu-series blending the heart of Heavyweight with the goose chase of Mystery Show. In each episode, host Jacob Reed (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Funny or Die) tracks down someone who shares his name. And, to answer the big questions about his own life, Jacob finds common ground in wildly different places
What begins as a simple search, quickly unravels into bizarre, unexpected adventures, as Reed uses unconventional methods to track down his namesakes. Among the 751 Jacob Reeds he's discovered, Season 1 introduces the audience to a porn star, a bank robber, a jazz drummer, an Italian empresario, a teenage climate activist, and a waitress at a greasy spoon who wants absolutely nothing to do with us. Each encounter opens a window into a strange corner of the world, blending personal discovery with wild, unpredictable storytelling, as moving as it is hilarious.
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On a hunt for graphic design jobs after a career set back, Jacob’s internet searches lead him to Sea Breeze II, a generic painting signed by, Jacob Reed. This discovery launches an unexpected quest to crack the code of artistic success. Along the way, Jacob wades through the jungle of customer service hotlines, uncovers the costume jewelry capital of North America, and finds wisdom from a stranger in the most unexpected corner of the globe.
This episode is proud to have been an Official Selection at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Stay tuned for the reason of Season 1 launching later this summer.
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