About Josh Johnson
Josh Johnson (born March 16, 1990) is an American stand-up comedian and writer, best known for his work on The Daily Show, which he joined as a staff writer in 2017 before becoming a correspondent in 2024 and a rotating host in 2025. From Alexandria, Louisiana, he received a degree in lighting design for theater from Centenary College in 2012 and performed at open mic nights while in college. He was previously a writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and toured with Trevor Noah on the Loud & Clear tour. In 2018 he was named New York's Funniest Stand Up at the New York Comedy Festival. He has released the hour-long comedy specials # (Hashtag) (2021), Up Here Killing Myself (2023), and Symphony (2026), and is known for uploading routines from his open mics and tours to his YouTube channel every week.
Videos (73)
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2:59Some people were so mad about the casting of The Odyssey
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2:40YOUNG MEN PLEASE INVEST IN SOAP
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2:06What Mamdani feels like as Mayor in NYC
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55:41Andrew & Tristan Tate Reached the End of the Algorithm
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48:06Canadians Can’t Believe They’re Calling It “Lake America”
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1:24An example of white privilege
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2:49The Canadian Stereotype
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2:30Dollar General Robbery Gone Wrong
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58:51Well That Was a Surprise
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1:02:17Trump Offers $5,000 To Buy Your Vote?
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2:56Obsessed with Obama
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46:49Wide Deceiver: The NFL Impostor Who Scammed 26 Women
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2:33Canadas reaction to “Lake America”
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47:59Elon’s Epic Ego Explained
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2:48The Produce is going to us
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47:05Are We Building Our Own Extinction?
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1:02:42We Survived 250 Years and All We Got Was Trump
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48:38Taylor Farms, Taco Bell, Your Tummy…
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32:06How Do You Lose A Giraffe?
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2:59I hate revolving doors
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49:05My Name Got Dragged Into A $200,000 LEGO Scandal
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43:00From Penn State to State Pen
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47:45Fatherhood, Fake Planes and Roasting Trump in Minneapolis
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52:20U sure that’s Usher?
1M viewsGuest appearances (122)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Josh Johnson.
Guest appearances 25 to 48 of 122.
0:57Banning social media won't make the bullying energy go away, it'll just redirect it to Josh Johnson
Jon Stewart
633.9K views
0:42Comedian Josh Johnson is honest with his friends
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
622.3K views
3:04Josh Johnson Gets Recognized in Public, Sort Of - After the Cut | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
610K views
2:52Josh Johnson is getting recognized more in public these days, but not the way you think
Jon Stewart
596.4K views
4:09Josh Johnson Learns Just How Rich People Avoid Paying Taxes | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
580K views
2:04This is a tough one for Josh Johnson
Jon Stewart
542.2K views
1:31The best tax-advice Josh Johnson could get? “Dying”
Jon Stewart
527.5K views
4:22How Much Are New Yorkers Willing to Pay for Eggs? Josh Johnson Investigates | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
482.4K views
3:36Josh Johnson Asks How NYCers Honor Black History Without Breaking DEI Bans | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
397.3K views
6:06Ever Wondered Where Cab Drivers Go to the Bathroom? Josh Johnson Has | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
384.6K views
1:30When Josh Johnson said he wanted something juicy, this is not what he meant
Jon Stewart
347.6K views
1:32Josh Johnson can't focus on Trump's reflecting pool when Sean Hannity's face looks like that
Jon Stewart
295.6K views
2:55:02Watch Portugal vs. Spain Ft. Josh Johnson | Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party
Trevor Noah
282.5K views
1:26Not willing to pay high prices for eggs? Josh Johnson can cut you a deal
Jon Stewart
278.9K views
37:54Body Wash vs. Bar Soap - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
268.5K views
0:58Desi Lydic and Josh Johnson spitball what voters are looking for in this election
Jon Stewart
257.1K views
2:50How Does AI Affect Josh Johnson's Career? - After The Cut | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
253.6K views
47:41Eclipse Week with Christiana & Josh Johnson - What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast
Trevor Noah
249.3K views
47:28Josh Johnson | Reinventing The Modern Comedy Special | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast
Mike Birbiglia
230.5K views
1:10Josh Johnson talks to cab drivers about one of their biggest dilemmas: where to use the bathroom
Jon Stewart
212.1K views
1:44Josh Johnson Gets Flamed for... Bad Football Game? | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
203.6K views
1:07Kids are better off bullying each other on social media than bullying Josh Johnson in real life
Jon Stewart
200.8K views
1:28Grace Kuhlenschmidt and Josh Johnson ask NYers to pick: Team Douche or Team Pedophile?
Jon Stewart
182.6K views
0:43Don’t tell Josh Johnson about your big news
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
180.1K viewsChannels on this page: Jon Stewart, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Trevor Noah, Mike Birbiglia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Josh Johnson from?
Josh Johnson is an American stand-up comedian and writer from Alexandria, Louisiana, born on March 16, 1990.
What is Josh Johnson's role on The Daily Show?
Josh Johnson joined The Daily Show as a staff writer in 2017, became a correspondent in 2024 and a rotating host in 2025.
Where did Josh Johnson go to college?
Josh Johnson received a degree in lighting design for theater from Centenary College in 2012, and he performed at open mic nights while he was a student.
Did Josh Johnson write for Jimmy Fallon?
Yes, Josh Johnson was a writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he also toured with Trevor Noah on the Loud & Clear tour.
What stand-up specials has Josh Johnson released?
Josh Johnson's hour-long comedy specials include # (Hashtag) (2021), Up Here Killing Myself (2023) and Symphony (2026).
What did Josh Johnson win at the New York Comedy Festival?
In 2018 Josh Johnson was named New York's Funniest Stand Up at the New York Comedy Festival.
Does Josh Johnson post stand-up on YouTube?
Yes, Josh Johnson is known for uploading routines from his open mics and tours to his YouTube channel every week.
