Drifting Off with Joe Pera

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Drifting Off With Joe Pera is an evening comedy podcast from comedian Joe Pera and composer Ryan Dann. With low-key jokes, immersive soundscapes, and relaxing phone conversations, Joe’s narration and Ryan’s sound design will help you unwind and perhaps even fall asleep.

Featuring guest composers and interviews with interesting folks.

UPDATE: Drifting Off is on hiatus while Joe is on tour but will return soon.

Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut.

Link to Joe's Shows: https://joepera.com/shows/

Merch: https://joepera.merchtable.com/

Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Drifting Off: Live from the Brooklyn Opera House [PATREON SHOP PREVIEW]

patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera/shop 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 have ...

Apr 22, 2024•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Holland Patent Postal Union

As you may have heard, Drifting Off is on a brief hiatus. But in the meantime, here's the first episode of Ryan's new project - the Holland Patent Postal Union. The 2nd episode is also live everywhere you get your podcasts.  Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/show/3EVtibpTN4cNun9t0Hn3vd Apple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holland-patent-postal-union/id1730609828   Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@HollandPatentPostalUnion Hey Drifters, Ryan here. Drifting Off...

Apr 04, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast

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

Drifting Off Live in Brooklyn, February 24th:  https://wl.seetickets.us/event/joe-pera/578625?afflky=Murmrr 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 ...

Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast

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. Subscribe on Patreon to get episodes early and to access 8 Hour Max-Drift Versions and upcoming extended interviews. Plus, we depend on listener support since there are no ads:  https://patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera Guest Composed by Mary Lattimore. https://marylattimoreharpist.bandcamp.com/...

Dec 11, 2023•39 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 10: WaterfallTV ft. Michael Nau

Disclaimer: Waterfall TV was intended as a relaxing visual experience, but for those of you who would prefer to imagine the falls, we made this audio version. If you enjoy what you hear, Waterfall TV can be watched on YouTube or the Drifting Off Patreon page. Hope you will consider supporting and enjoy the episode... 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 Dann did sound and Grant Far...

Nov 28, 2023•30 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast

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. Subscribe on Patreon to get episodes early and to access 8 Hour Max-Drift Versions. Plus, we depend on listener support since there are no ads https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera Check out Tom's Youtube and IG for more NYC History. Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/tomasd00 Instagram - https://www.instagram....

Oct 09, 2023•27 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 8: Music Shop ft. Karima Walker

Karima Walker's clarinet score inspires some thoughts on local music stores, Lucille Ball, and woodland animals. Subscribe on Patreon to get episodes early and to access 8 Hour Max-Drift Versions. Plus, we depend on listener support since there are no ads  https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwi thJoePera Original Music by Karima Walker.  Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Dann.  Featuring Ben Boyar from Northtown Music.  https://www.northtownmusic.com/ Produced by Grant Farsi fo...

Sep 04, 2023•22 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 7: From Books 'Round My Desk

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. Subscribe on Patreon to get episodes early and to access 8 Hour Max-Drift Versions. Plus, we depend on listener support since there are no ads: https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera Music by Ryan Dann.  Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut  In this episode subject matter ranges from interior design, angels, blueberries, and ...

Aug 07, 2023•25 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

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

Sleep podcast about going for late night drives and underwater Music by Ryan Dann. Featuring Peter Sohn and Jack Bensinger. 8 Hour Extended Versions of all episodes are available here:  https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera Check out Jack's podcast Joy Tactics -  https://www.patreon.com/joytactics Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 03, 2023•19 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

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. Support the show on Patreon for access to 8 hour Extended Versions and Interviews: https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera Yo La Tengo's new album 'This Stupid World' and tour tickets here: https://yolatengo.com/ Todd Barry shows: https://www.toddbarry.com/ Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut ...

Jun 04, 2023•19 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 4: An Audio Tour of Ireland ft. Julianna Barwick & Dr. Art Hughes

Reflections on Ireland from a rainy flat. Support the show on Patreon for access to 8 hour Extended Versions and Interviews: https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera. Original Music by Julianna Barwick. Sound Design and Additional Music by Ryan Dann. Featuring Dr. Art Hughes and Daniel Simonsen  If you are interested in Art's work, here is the book he recommended:  http://www.benmadiganpress.com/english/book_dm.html   And here is a Docuseries that explores Celtic Cultur...

May 07, 2023•25 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 3: Video Games ft. Dan Deacon & Roger Clark

Me and my slow reflexes got back into video games after a decade-long break. Figured I would share some thoughts as well as my appreciation for Red Dead Redemption 2. I know I barely scratched the surface but talking with actor Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan) was incredible and the original music by Dan Deacon is too. Support the show on Patreon for access to 8 hour Extended Versions and Interviews:  https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera . Original Music by Dan Deacon. Sound Design and...

Apr 02, 2023•23 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 2: A History of Clock Chimes ft. Michael Cormier-O'Leary & Carmen Christopher

A dive into the history of clock chimes. Plus a call with Carmen Christopher of FX's The Bear on how to negotiate with club bouncers. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera Music by Michael Cormier-O'Leary. Sound Design and Additional Music by Ryan Dann. Featuring Carmen Christopher. Michael Cormier O'Leary's got a new album out May 5th: https://www.miricool.net/ . He's doing a show with Ryan in Ridgewood, Queens on 4/27 if you're intereste...

Mar 05, 2023•23 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

Ep. 1: Soup ft. Jo Firestone

Episode about soup. Joe makes a pot of soup, talks about soup, makes a phone call with Jo Firestone about soup. Music by Ryan Dann, featuring Jo Firestone. Plus calls with Ike Ufomadu, Devin Bockrath, Ulaize Hernandez-Troyas, and Brad Howe. Produced by Grant Farsi for Chestnut Walnut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 05, 2023•15 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Introducing Drifting Off with Joe Pera

A brief introduction to Drifting off with Joe Pera, a sleep podcast. Subscribe to the Patreon - patreon.com/DriftingOffwithJoePera . Subscribe to the youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JoePeraComedy . https://joepera.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 01, 2023•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast