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 Canât Believe Theyâre Calling It âLake Americaâ
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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 âLake Americaâ
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47:59Elonâs 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 TummyâŠ
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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 thatâs Usher?
1M viewsGuest appearances (122)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Josh Johnson.
Guest appearances 49 to 72 of 122.
13:35Josh Johnson Previews His Week Hosting TDS, Talks Diddy & Epstein | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
147K views
1:23Can New Yorkers tell Josh Johnson the non-DEI story of Frederick Douglass?
Jon Stewart
140.9K views
53:35Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
138.1K views
1:02:56Dulcé & Josh vs. YouTube Comments - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
128.8K views
1:26:13Josh Johnson | Blocks Podcast w/ Neal Brennan
Neal Brennan
121.1K views
0:46Before RFK Jr. dropped out of the race, Josh Johnson decided to check in with his supporters
Jon Stewart
119.7K views
49:48Grace Kuhlenschmidt & Josh Johnson Reflect on 30 F**king Years of Daily Show Comedy | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
115.1K views
0:57Banning social media won't make the bullying energy go away, it'll just redirect it to Josh Johnson
Jon Stewart
109.1K views
5:50Josh Johnson on Trump's AI Trolling During the Gov't Shutdown | The Daily Show: Ears Edition
Jon Stewart
99.7K views
0:26Things just got even better... my friend Josh Johnson is here.
Trevor Noah
97.8K views
2:55Josh Johnson presents: The Mini-Roast of "Paradise" actor Sterling K. Brown
Jon Stewart
96.1K views
12:19Josh Johnson on MAGA vs. Liberals
Neal Brennan
90.3K views
1:20Josh Johnson asks New Yorkers how they really feel about congestion pricing
Jon Stewart
84.9K views
1:17German Comedian Compared to Josh Johnson
Mario Adrion
74.4K views
10:56Josh Johnson On His Daily Show Correspondent Debut | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
74.4K views
6:31Josh Johnson's Comedy Output Is Making People Mad
Neal Brennan
67.7K views
1:14Is hitman-turned-politician John Alite simpatico with Trump? Josh Johnson finds out
Jon Stewart
67.5K views
0:40Josh Johnson and Daily Show writer Randall Otis ponder how well they'd handle a Great Depression 2.0
Jon Stewart
62.9K views
46:01What a Real Night of Comedy Looks Like Featuring Josh Johnson
Chris Distefano
61.2K views
38:03Vacations vs. Staycations - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
57.6K views
3:25Josh Johnson Wonders: What Would Prince Andrew Look Like with a Normal Job? | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
54.5K views
47:45Target vs. Walmart- Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
52.5K views
27:17Nosy vs. Noisy Neighbors - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
51.3K views
52:11Lasagna vs. Spaghetti - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
46.8K viewsChannels on this page: Jon Stewart, Neal Brennan, Trevor Noah, Mario Adrion, Chris Distefano
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.
