Luis J Gomez & Big Jay Oakerson

Who is Luis J Gomez & Big Jay Oakerson?

Luis J. Gomez and Big Jay Oakerson are comics and podcasters. Together, they host “Story Warz” and “Legion of Skanks” with Dave Smith. Luis also hosts “Real Ass Podcast” with Zac Amico, and Big Jay hosts “The Bonfire” on SiriusXM with Robert Kelly. Big Jay’s two-part crowdwork special, “Them/They,” is available on YouTube and vinyl, and Luis’s new special, “You’re Making This Worse,” premieres on YouTube on November 2.

TLDR — Key Topics and Moments

• 01Luis J Gomez and Big Jay Oakerson discuss their comedy careers and podcasting ventures including Legion of Skanks and Story Warz
• 02Big Jay talks about his crowdwork special Them/They and his work on The Bonfire with Robert Kelly on SiriusXM
• 03Luis discusses his new special You're Making This Worse premiering on YouTube November 2
• 04The comedians discuss their approach to stand-up comedy and crowd interaction techniques
• 05Conversation covers the state of comedy, podcasting, and the comedy podcast ecosystem
• 06Luis and Big Jay share stories from their experiences in the comedy scene and touring

The Show

Joe sits down with two of comedy's most prolific voices: Luis J Gomez and Big Jay Oakerson. These guys have built an empire in the comedy and podcast space, and they come on JRE to talk about what they're working on and where the comedy scene is heading.

Big Jay brings his signature crowdwork energy to the conversation. His two-part special Them/They, available on YouTube and vinyl, showcases his ability to work a crowd and build comedy from real audience interactions. He talks about the craft of crowdwork and what makes it different from traditional stand-up. Working with Robert Kelly on The Bonfire on SiriusXM has given him a platform to develop his style daily, and the chemistry between them comes through when he's discussing radio comedy versus stage comedy.

Luis comes on hot with his new special You're Making This Worse dropping on YouTube November 2. He's been grinding between his Real Ass Podcast with Zac Amico and Legion of Skanks with Big Jay and Dave Smith. The energy between these two is palpable because they actually work together constantly. They discuss the grind of doing multiple podcasts, touring, and recording specials while maintaining the quality that their audiences expect.

The conversation goes deep into what it takes to stay relevant in comedy right now. These guys are old school in their approach but modern in their execution. They talk about how podcasting has changed the game for comedians, giving them direct access to audiences without needing approval from traditional gatekeepers. The Legion of Skanks has built a loyal audience precisely because Luis and Big Jay aren't filtering themselves.

There's genuine camaraderie here. These two have been grinding together for years, and it shows. They riff on comedy, the podcast world, and the state of stand-up with the kind of authenticity that Joe clearly respects. This is a conversation between working comedians who are still hungry and still learning their craft.

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