This week on Zoning Out, we open with laughs and life updates — from Instagram milestones to failed juggling goals. We also explore the massive AWS outage that briefly broke the internet and debate whether the world needs an “offline holiday.” Later, we get personal about sacrifices for stand-up comedy, missing once-in-a-lifetime concerts for club gigs, and drawing the line between passion and overwork. We close the episode reflecting on the passing of R&B icon D’Angelo, the legend behind Voodoo and Brown Sugar — and whether genius justifies being impossible to work with.   Plus:  The wild story of ODB and Mariah Carey’s “Fantasy” remix  The sudden closure of the Cherokee Comedy Zone  The myth of cancel culture in entertainment  A candid look at comedy club dynamics and “hobbyist” comics  How smartphones destroyed our ability to read  And a hilarious tangent about Cinemax, VHS tapes, and awkward teenage memories  Subscribe & mash that like button for more comedy, chaos, and culture every week.   Follow us on IG: @ZoningOutPodcast | @MrWilliamsComedy | @KingJasonAllen | @JordanCentry

In this episode of Zoning Out, Jordan Centry, Jonathan Williams, and Jason Allen King break down a wild week of headlines, hypocrisy, and hilarity—from fake posters and real politics to comedy drama and Maury hypotheticals.   Topics We Cover: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show and the MAGA outrage over a Puerto Rican (and Christian) American artist Turning Point USA’s parody halftime show and why they’re unknowingly copying Black culture The viral Kid Rock & “Measles” halftime lineup hoax—and the people who actually believed it Breaking down Turning Point’s official genre poll (yes, they listed “Anything in English” as a music category) The bizarre Candace Owens “thirst trap” video and how it sent the internet spiraling A roast of worship music, Christian band names, and Jonathan’s secret past in a church band Whether comedians should perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival (and why some are now apologizing) Jessica Kirson’s fan apology and whether partial donations count The morality of Bill Burr’s defense, speech restrictions in Saudi Arabia, and how we judge comics under pressure A wild Would You Rather: Go on Maury for a paternity test… or pay out of pocket? Plus: astroturf TERF jokes, Norah heckles Jonathan, the legacy of In Living Color’s original halftime special, and a surprising amount of Crip-walk references.   Upcoming Shows:  Oct 17 – Hahas for Tatas (Charleston, WV)  Oct 18 – Ocean City, MD (The Embers w/ Dale Jones)  Oct 19 – Duckworth’s, Charlotte, NC (w/ Katie Boyle)  Oct 24 – Next Stop Comedy, Sanford, NC   Follow Us:  Instagram: @TheZoningOutPodcast  Booking & Inquiries: PodcastZoningOut@gmail.com    @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen

This week’s Zoning Out is PACKED. Jordan Centry, Jonathan Williams, Jason Allen King, and special guest Hillary Staple dive deep into pop culture chaos, ethical dilemmas, and comedy community drama—with plenty of laughs in between. Topics we cover: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album — our honest review, spicy lyrics (“his love was the key…”), and why Taylor’s villain era might be her boldest yet. The “Black Phase” theory — why pop stars like Miley and Ariana get less pushback, and how Taylor’s image shift is playing differently. LeBron’s new Hennessy x DraftKings ad — is it the next “Decision”? Is this GOAT behavior, or just gross branding? The Saudi Arabia comedy festival — Would you take $15 million to perform there? We debate moral tradeoffs, freedom of speech, and whether everyone has a price. Weirdest movie titles ever — Quaxer Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx, Freddy Got Fingered, Hell House LLC, Origins: The Carmichael Manor, and more. Comedy vs. Improv crossover in Charlotte — why standups are joining improv troupes and the growing synergy on the scene. Plus: Justin Bieber vs Timberlake, John Mayer slander, the return of Reading Rainbow, the Bechdel Test, and a Would You Rather that turns existential. Special guest: Hillary Staple- Improv comic, reader, future bookstore owner (and maybe beekeeper?)—and the Swifty we needed to break this album down! Upcoming Stand-Up Shows: Oct 10 – Augusta, GA (Don’t Tell Comedy) Oct 11 Jambox in Charlotte, NC Oct 15 – Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (Shameless Society Improv) Oct 24 – Headlining Next Stop Comedy in Sanford, NC Nov 14 – Laugh at Lenny, Charlotte Plus: Jordan, Jason & Jonathan’s Three’s Comedy Tour kicks off May 2025! Watch Full Episodes on YouTube Subscribe: @TheZoningOutPodcast Clips, Reels & Tour Info: Instagram + TikTok @ZoningOutPodcast Contact: ZoningOutPodcast@gmail.com    Special guest @hkstaple @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen

We’re back! Jordan Centry, Jonathan Williams, and Jason Allen King return with another chaotic, hilarious episode of Zoning Out presented by the Comedy Zone. This week we cover: Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show — why MAGA fans are furious, why the NFL wants to go international, and why the name “Bad Bunny” still cracks us up. AI Actress Tilly Norwood — should agents really be signing artificial performers? What does this mean for real actors, authenticity, and the future of comedy? Lot Lizards & Dusty Gas Stations — an off‑the‑rails discussion about truck stops, empathy for objects, and the weirdest flowchart you’ve ever heard. South Park’s latest viral episode — betting on Gaza hospitals, Trump & Satan, and why the show is still undefeated at trolling. Adolescence (TV series) — why this powerful drama about kids, emojis, and hidden languages is some of the best acting we’ve ever seen. Would You Rather: Right‑to‑Die Edition — an unexpectedly serious debate about dignity, religion, and dying on your own terms. Plus: AI in Hollywood, empathy vs. compassion, Kid Rock nostalgia, and why white hearts in texts make us nervous.   Follow & Support: Instagram: Zoning Out Podcast Email: ZoningOutPodcast@gmail.com @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallenpodcastzoningout@gmail.com

With Jason out to sea, Jonathan and Jordan cover a lot of ground, Da Baby, Kimmel, the Rapture, and Would You Rather?

Literally from the road; the joys(?) of working out

SEGMENT ONE - Only fans for beginners, Three's Comedy Tour is a success, sold out shows, Copper Fox Distillery, Pete Hegseth can't do pull ups, Presidential fitness test, Jason's flex, Oat milk is sin, homogenized milk, Taylor and Travis got got, selling merch is fine guys, art & commerce coexist, Sydney Sweeney again, obnoxious family on social media, socks are important and Jonathan is doing it wrong.  SEGMENT TWO - More socks, Jordan pulls off a five-set evening and it's awesome, Sam Talent is a must-see show, Charlotte doesn't need to be New York, more shows are coming, the birth of The Petite Freak, WYR that runs deep...

SEGMENT ONE - The guys dive into everything from lateness as a personality trait to whether the South gets an unfair reputation, the rise of clean comedy, what it really means for a joke to “age badly,” comedians should ever apologize, the drive it takes to keep hitting open mics, can stand-up be taught.  SEGMENT TWO - A dark “Would You Rather” about trading lives for money, power, morality, who would you push the button on, Lamar Jackson’s generosity, NFL money, golf course charity work, upcoming show plugs—including Three’s Comedy weekend in Williamsburg, VA, plus Jordan’s Joint Custody Comedy showcase in Cornelius. @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen podcastzoningout@gmail.comThree's Comedy Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Williamsburg, VA - August 29thhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-williamsburg-tickets-1559828812969?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlThree's Comedy Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Williamsburg, VA - August 30thhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-williamsburg-tickets-1578480941989?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

SEGMENT ONE - Jason win's NC's Funniest, Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle did this to us, good jeans in Greensboro, they did Janet Jackson dirty, rinse and repeat, the internet is a mess.  SEGMENT TWO - Shaving habits, beards or clean, the future of Late Night TV, Colbert was aweseme, Jordan doesn't watch any of it, how you consume TV today, After Midnight, family getting together for TV watching, shared cultural experience of watching new shows, AI is coming, rage marketing again, and Would You Rather. @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallenpodcastzoningout@gmail.com

The Road Trip continues.

Cold Open - The guys record live on location at Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA on the Three's Comedy Tour. SEGMENT ONE - Musical chairs where the guys record live while the show is going on changing spots as they go up to perform their portion of the show...aaand technical difficulty when Jason isn't around, Jonathan goes on a dangerous run, Jordan is wary, Shane Gillis making waves on the ESPY's, the Epstein files and a damning birthday note, CEO's, their infidelity, and the internet internetting, non-apologies. @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallenpodcastzoningout@gmail.com

SEGMENT ONE - Love's makes a return, Three's Comedy in Sperryville, VA, NC's Funniest Competition, Duckworth's Comedy Club is good for Charlotte, Andrew Schulz flipping, The Epstein List, they voted no?!, The new Clipse album, Diddy is free kinda, Comedy Special roll outs don't exist SEGMENT TWO - Mental Health and therapy in rap and metal, I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, Superman is woke of course, favorite movies, acting, snogging on camera @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallenpodcastzoningout@gmail.com Three's Comedy Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA - July 18th & 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-tickets-1337312119549?aff=erelpanelorg

"Segment one – on the road again, drunk intros, comedy highs & lows, bouncing back mid-bathroom break, killer early show vs 9:30 chaos, swingers oversharing, post-show paychecks, giving fans too much conversation, palmetto belts & Go to Hell pants, Charleston bar weirdos, two Confederate flags too many, ghost bartenders, Florida runs, the art of reveling in your wins, ego balance, bad vibes in the Bible Belt, comedy therapy, Jordan vs moist hotel floors...Segment two – midnight gas station pit stop, ghost girl vs tech bro, ghost cat makes bank, Jonathan can’t pee under pressure, British soldier bathroom bullies, would you rather, Three's Comedy Tour… @ jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen podcastzoningout@gmail.com Three's Comedy Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville VA - July 18th & 19thhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-tickets-1337308849769?aff=ebdssbdestsearch"

Segment one - comedy complaints, show diversity, we need more women in comedy, don't b*tch, comedy cruises are a thing, uncool fashion, yacht rock, nothing is lame anymore except billionaires, nicknames, dads are badass, MRI's are a nightmare... Segment two - Jonathan & Jordan on the road, McDonald's guys? Really?, drunk Mr Williams, privilege breaks, WYR eagle vs monkey, it gets complicated, WYR scary places, China doesn't scare me, this big gig is scary, country love - it's complicated, American superfans, Jordan auditions... @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen podcastzoningout@gmail.com Jason Allen King Headlining Goodnights Comedy Club Room 861 - July 19th https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/316750   Three's Comedy Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA - July 18th & 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-tickets-1337312119549?aff=erelpanelorg

Jonathan is a late person, Hort and sexy, Jordan trains for a marathon, naming your contacts, Mommy Chulas hero, On the Border, Ice cowards, Who would you kidnap prank, mixed dating locations, what kind of lake house would you want, Jonathan hearts Frank Ocean, Do you want a song written about you, heartbreaking missed opportunities, true talent vs manipulating the algorithm.  @jordancentry @mrwilliamscomedy @kingjasonallen podcastzoningout@gmail.com Jason Allen King Headlining Goodnights Comedy Club Room 861 - July 19th https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/316750   Three's Comedy Tour at Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA - July 18th & 19th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-tickets-1337312119549?aff=erelpanelorg

Sounds effects, Jonathan is activist famous, white women are..., Trump has a new gold phone, the new features are wild, owning the libs, Falstaff and Shakespeare, old cell phones, smoking weed with family, Sumthin Good Soul Food in Charleston, WV, stop saying urban rooms, quiet joy audience members, Looney Tunes holds up, Dixieland Jazz and an epic Would You Rather. Jason Allen King @ Goodnights 861 Roomhttps://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/316750 Three's Comedy Tour @ Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/threes-comedy-tour-at-copper-fox-distillery-tickets-1337312119549?aff=erelpanelorg

Jonathan's Juneteenth Special at Goodnight's, Jordan's One of One Exhibit at VisArt, La-Tinas, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI was named wrong, Jordan thinks Lil Wayne was sinning, This is an Epic, TheJosh vs Justin-27 as performed by Jonathan and Jason, Bodybuilding, Calendar Math, Jordan in the movie Night Terrors now filming, Jason at Sumthin' Good Soul Food, Jordan thinks songs are better without kids and the guys bring receipts.  Get tickets to Jonathan Williams' show at Goodnights in Raleigh here https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/312575

intimate shaving, Wins & Losses, Selling tickets ain't easy, Intelligent Marking, Kanye's at it again, Social Media strategy, Conclave, Getting booked at clubs, The best TV show of all time: MASH, RIP Loretta Swift, Jordan and Tipping, WYR x2

Name changes, Do Tell, Cruise Line Comedy, Jonathan headlining DC, Three's Comedy Tour in GA, HBO vs MAX, Gaycations, Thank you Reddit.

Jonathan and Jordan attend the Kendrick Lamar/Sza concert; plus the 100 men vs. one gorilla debate goes off the rails.