The Today and Tomorrow Podcast with Taji: Comedy, Culture, and Conversations

In this episode of the Today and Tomorrow podcast, hosts Z and Patrick J. sit down with stand-up comedian Taji from St. Louis. They discuss the intricacies of comedy, from writing jokes to performing on stage, and share personal stories from their lives. Taji talks about her inspiration, her journey in comedy, and aspirations of selling out Madison Square Garden and creating her own TV show. The conversation also explores the significance of family, cultural connections, and personal experiences that shape their humor and perspectives. They wrap up the episode with fun hypothetical scenarios and engaging discussions about music, movies, and personal anecdotes.

00:00 Getting Comfortable and Auto-Tune Talk

00:14 Verizon Commercial and Background Setup

00:43 Tron Vibes and Podcast Introduction

01:10 Meeting Taji: The IT Factor

02:01 Comedy Predictions and World Events

02:37 Taji's Social Media and Music Preferences

04:36 Cleaning Music and Family Background

07:03 Stand-Up Comedy Journey

08:45 Food Talk and Cooking Skills

12:53 Comedy Inspirations and Future Goals

19:09 Comedy Techniques and Crowd Work

25:53 Comedy Club Stories and Networking

37:21 Family Meal Reflections

38:13 Desert Island Albums

40:30 Music Industry Insights

40:58 Limewire and Music Piracy

41:38 Life Reflections and Regrets

44:14 Golden Girls Recast

48:37 Gang Life and Comedy

01:09:01 Podcast and Comedy Scene

01:12:28 Outro and Promotions