Drifting Off with Joe Pera

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Hello Drifters,

It’s Joe, with a note for the Spring.

I hope your April has been good and that you’ve got your garden plotted out. If not, there’s still time and I am glad for that because personally, I’m not sure what to do with the special bean seeds I received from some nice people at my show in Kalamazoo.

For a stretch in Spring ’22, I was ending tour shows by tossing out seed packets while Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ played loudly - comedy doesn’t h...

Sneak Peak: The Holland Patent Postal Union

Hey Drifters, 

Ryan here. Drifting Off is on hiatus, but I want to keep making stuff. So I’m starting an audio project I’ve wanted to do for a while called the Holland Patent Postal Union in which I write audio letters to people. It might not put you to sleep, but if you’ve enjoyed the music and sound design aspect of Drifting Off, the Holland Patent Postal Union is going to dig a little deeper in that direction.

Joe, Grant, and I appreciate all the support you’ve giv...

Ep 12. Australia and its Greatest Horse Max Drift Edition

Here is the 8 Hour Max Drift Edition of Australia and its Greatest Horse, courtesy of Ryan. 

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Ep. 12: Australia and its Greatest Horse ft. Cut Worms

I am excited to share with you this new episode, a trip to a place where it is currently summer, Australia.

Not that you and I are afraid of the cold but a number of coincidences have been pointing me towards that weird southern continent lately so I figured we’d see what it’s about. I called some comedians I know from the region and asked them to share what’s going on. They’re some of my favorites so I included some of their work as well as a link to the new album by Cut Worms ...

Australia Episode Coming Soon

Hello Drifters,

Wanted to let you know the January episode will be released on Sunday, Jan 21st. We've been working hard, it just needs some extra polish. That said, it is shaping into a very exciting episode.  The guest composer is Max Clarke of the band Cut Worms and features comedians Sam Campbell, Aaron Chen, and Guy Montgomery.

It'll be a warm one for the middle of winter and hope you are looking forward to some beach atmosphere.

-Grant, Joe, and Ryan

Drifting Off with Joe Pera LIVE in Brooklyn

Happy New Year,

We're excited to announce that we're doing a live show for Drifting Off on Feb 24th, 2024 at the Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn. 

There will be highlights from the past year of episodes performed with collaborators, as well as some new material with special guests like Roger Clark (video games ep) and the band Hour (group of Michael Corm...

Ep 11. Christmas Tree Lit Max Drift Edition

If you need a little something extra this week, listen to this after holiday shopping or after a relative yells at you over the phone.

Here is the 8 hour Max Drift Edition of Christmas Tree Lit courtesy of Ryan.

Ep. 11: Christmas Tree Lit ft. Mary Lattimore & Whitmer Thomas

A return to favorite subject matter, here's an episode to ring in the Holidays. Joe shares a poem he wrote about trees and reads 'The Fir Tree' by Hans Christian Andersen. Plenty more as well.

Guest Composed by Mary Lattimore.

https://marylattimoreharpist.bandcamp.com/

Guest Appearance by Whitmer Thomas.

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Extended Interview: Whitmer Thomas

Joe and his buddy Whitmer Thomas discuss the difficulties of falling sleep before Christmas and Casinos.

Whitmer is on tour!

12/28 in Atlanta
1/3-5 in Seattle
1/28 in San Francisco

And listen to the Casino Boys podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casino-boys/id1704109452

WaterfallTV Max Drift Edition

Here is the 8 hour Max Drift Edition of WaterfallTV courtesy of Ryan.

WaterfallTV was meant as a visual episode, but for those of you who want to hear the falls for 8 hours, here you go.

In case you haven't heard, extended interviews will be posted each month for the $5 and up crowd. Last week, Joe interviewed a massage therapist. Next extended interview drops next Monday.

Sleep Study

You may have noticed we posted 2 versions of Tonja's interview. One with constant music and one with music fading in and out. Is there a version you prefer?

Feel free to sleep on it.

Extended Interview: Tonja Payne - Massage Therapist | Some Music (Version B)

Joe speaks with Tonja Payne, a massage therapist from Arizona.

Version B - contains some music throughout the episode.

Going forward, extended interviews will be posted each month for the $5 and up crowd.

Extended Interview: Tonja Payne - Massage Therapist | Constant Music (Version A)

Joe speaks with Tonja Payne, a massage therapist from Arizona. 

Version A - contains continuous music throughout the episode.

Going forward, extended interviews will be posted each month for the $5 and up crowd.

WaterfallTV

SPECIAL DELIVERY: It's been a long time coming but here is the premiere episode of WaterfallTV.

I've been collecting footage on tour and with the help of Marty Schousboe and an incredible score by Michael Nau, we've finally pieced it together. Ryan did sound and Grant produced of course, in addition to making segments.

Thanks for being patient and I hope you'll enjoy these falls,

Joe

ps - Please don't share the link. We want it to remain for patro...

More Upcoming Releases

Hello Drifters,

We've been working on a secret special episode that won't just be audio, but will have visuals as well with footage Joe has been filming over the past few months on tour. It's much more elaborate than a typical episode and because of that, we'll need an extra week, having it for you Monday November 13th instead of this coming Sunday. We promise it'll be worth the wait though and that the video will be released on Patreon only for a lengt...

Ep 9. Ghosts of New York City Max Drift Edition

Here is the 8 hour Max Drift Edition of Ghosts of New York City courtesy of Ryan.

Ep. 9: Ghosts of New York City ft. Ana Fabrega & Tom Delgado

Tom Delgado (NYC Tour Guide & Joe's old roommate) shares some spooky stories from New York City's history. Plus Ana Fabrega (Los Espookys) talks about home invasion.

Check out Tom's Youtube and IG for more NYC History.

Music and Sound Design by Ryan Dann.

Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut

If you hav...

Drifting Off with Jo Firestone (Guest Host) // A special episode featuring an excerpt from her novel 'Murder on Sex Island: A Luella van Horn Mystery'

Jo Firestone (The Tonight Show, Joe Pera Talks With You) reading you to sleep from her upcoming book, available October 17th. Original score by Ryan Dann. Voice recording and guest producing by Bari Finkel of Pineapple Street Studios.

Joe Pera's regular episode (an appropriately spooky October one) drops next Sunday, October 8th.

Hear more of Jo's audiobook here - https://po...

Friday Well Wishes and Upcoming Releases

Hello Drifters,

It's Joe, wishing you a good Friday and a dry basement (it's raining a lot here in NYC). We've got a couple fun Sunday releases planned for the podcast that I wanted to tell you about.

I am currently working on a spooky episode (not too spooky, just a bit) that'll be out on October 8th. There were a bunch of requests so I wanted to make it happen. Wanting to do something fun for this Sunday, October 1, we've decided to do something...

Ep 8. Music Shop Max Drift Edition

Here is the 8 hour Max Drift Edition of Music Shop courtesy of Ryan.

And congrats to Nick B from Virginia and Tim S. from Oklahoma who won this month's raffle for the 2 autographed photos of Joe, Jo Firestone, and Nana.

The next item is secret. If you're a $5 or more active patron member, your name will ...

Ep. 8: Music Shop ft. Karima Walker

Karima Walker's clarinet score inspires some thoughts on local music stores, Lucille Ball, and woodland animals.

Original Music by Karima Walker. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Dann. Featuring Ben Boyar from Northtown Music. 

Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut

Ep 7. From Books 'Round My Desk Max Drift Edition

Enjoy all 8 hours of From Books 'Round My Desk courtesy of Ryan. 

And congrats to 1 lucky Patron who won this month's raffle for the Melsky Hoodie. 

For next month's raffle: an autographed photo of Joe, Jo Firestone, and the actor who played Nana from the show. There are 2 prints, so there will be 2 different winners next month. If you're a $5 or more active patron member, your name will automatically added to the hat. &...

Ep. 7: From Books Round My Desk

Hello and Happy Sunday Evening,

Tonight's episode comes from some of the books and articles sitting around my desk. It's simple but I hope in a good way, like cheese and crackers. Ryan sent a version this afternoon for me to review and I fell asleep while listening so I think it's a winner. Hopefully it works for you too and that you have a good sleep tonight.

Sincerely,

Joe

Fixed Livestream Here - Live Right Now!

Livestream at 7PM ET Today

Here's where you can find the livestream today at 7pm ET. 

Joe and Ryan will be around for about 45 mins to answer any questions you've got.

Please don't share the link anywhere else on the internet - we may do a public livestream in the future, but this one is just for the patrons. 

We'll start doing these more frequently, so if you can't make it tonight, there'll be one again soon. 

Ep 6. D(r)iving Max Drift Edition + Updates

The wait is over - here is the 8 Hour Max Drift Edition of the D(r)iving episode with music by Ryan.

Congrats to Nick S. from Richmond Hill, GA for winning the Hot Cocoas Hockey Jersey from 'Joe Pera Answers Your Questions About Cold Weather Sports'. 

For next month, an XL Melsky Auto Repair Hoodie is on deck. All $5 and up tiers are eligible for the raffle. As previously, your name will be r...

Ep 6: D(r)iving ft. Peter Sohn

Joe was actually supposed to be on the sub that morning but was too hungover.

Music by Ryan Dann. Featuring Peter Sohn and Jack Bensinger.

Check out Jack's podcast Joy Tactics - https://www.patreon.com/joytactics

Ep 5. My Answering Machine Max Drift Edition

Without further ado - here is the 8 HR Max Drift Edition of the Answering Machine episode with Yo La Tengo, Todd Barry, & now with more YOU as we were able to include all of the gardening messages that were left.

And congrats to Pete M. from California who won Fred the Sample Guy's Raccoon Puppet from 'Joe Pera Takes You to the Grocery Store'.

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Ep. 5: My Answering Machine ft. Todd Barry & Yo La Tengo

After 5 weeks on tour, I come home to some interesting messages on my answering machine. Featuring Todd Barry and the music by Yo La Tengo. Hopefully, there'll be more calls from friends than spam.

A heads up - there were so many wonderful gardening calls received that we were unable to include them all in the main episode. Please don't be offended if yours didn't make it, all were great to receive and will be included in the extended episode. Gonna be a big year for home-grown vegetabl...

Ep 4. An Audio Tour of Ireland Max Drift Edition

Hey everybody, 

Here is the Max Drift Edition of Ep. 4 for your listening pleasure. 

And congrats to Emily E. and Glenn T. from Chicago who won the Evelyn Bonnet Merch Raffle. The next raffle will be Fred the Sample Guy's raccoon hand puppet from "Joe Pera Takes You To The Grocery Store."

-Grant