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In this episode of Hey Jonas, hosts Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas are joined by comedian and internet personality Connor Wood to discuss his upcoming appearance on Dancing with the Stars, terrible office jobs, and navigating the nuances of modern stand-up comedy. The conversation ranges from the absurdity of casting realities and the shock of seeing one's own nose hairs on high-definition television to hilarious listener advice and an improvised pitch for a Pixar-style animated movie about an ambitious meatball. The guest shares stories about signing a New York apartment lease on the exact day he booked a Los Angeles dance show, dealing with new gray hairs, and why platonic friendships between men and women often perplex the internet.
Hosts kick off with product promos and quick questions about Almond Breeze and Kleenex.
Kevin shares a phone mishap and the group discusses using rice to dry a wet phone.
The Jonas brothers reminisce about a Backstreet Boys concert and discuss their coordinated outfits.
The hosts introduce stand‑up comedian Connor Wood and segue into his upcoming Dancing with the Stars appearance.
Connor recounts his path from office jobs to stand‑up comedy and his excitement about DWTS.
Discussion of Connor’s training, potential rivals, and the challenges of performing on the show.
Listeners ask Connor for advice on rekindling a high‑school romance and other personal queries.
The episode concludes with final remarks, thank‑ups, and a brief mention of upcoming shows.
Phone Drops in Unusual Placesstory
The host shares that they dropped their phone into both the bathtub and the ocean, and surprisingly, the phone still works fine.
The host drops a water-damaged phone into a bag of Indian basmati rice during the podcast recording to de-moisturize it.
Underrated Improv Movie Recommendationinsight
The host recommends the 2016 movie Don't Think Twice written by Mike Birbiglia, describing it as a criminally underrated film about an improv troupe.
Apartment Lease Timing Ironystory
The guest reveals they got the call to join Dancing with the Stars the exact same day they signed a non-refundable New York apartment lease.
The Suspicion of Preventative Drillingdebate
The hosts discuss whether preventative dental drilling for incoming cavities is a legitimate medical practice or a scam.
Discovering the First Gray Hairstory
The guest humorously recounts finding their first gray hair and initially trying to convince themselves it was just mayonnaise.
Getting Fired from Bird Scootersstory
The guest explains how getting fired from their job at Bird the scooter company during the pandemic launched their full-time comedy career.
The Emotional Moving Meatballstory
The guest shares a bizarre personal story about refusing to throw away a preserved Trader Joe's meatball that survived five years across multiple apartment moves.
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