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 73 to 96 of 122.
1:39Josh Johnson on Trump vs. Obama
Neal Brennan
46.1K views
51:56Hotels vs. Airbnbs - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
45.7K views
44:28Texting vs. Calling - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
43.5K views
35:53Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
43.4K views
1:15:14Why Ending Affirmative Action Is Bad For Poor Whites with Josh Johnson | Chrissy Chaos | Ep 135
Chris Distefano
42.7K views
48:18Lie About Santa vs. Tell The Truth - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
40.9K views
41:38Window Seat vs. Aisle Seat - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
39.7K views
46:48Exercise Bikes vs. Actual Bikes - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
39.2K views
52:25Chocolate vs. Vanilla - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
38.2K views
1:06:28Self-Aware with Josh Johnson | The Downside
Gianmarco Vincent Soresi
36.8K views
53:30Summer vs. Winter - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
35.2K views
38:38French Fries vs. Onion Rings - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
35.2K views
37:56Movies vs. TV Series - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
35.1K views
35:30Waffles vs. Pancakes - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
33.9K views
41:10Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
33.8K views
47:45Diners vs. Waffle Houses - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
33.6K views
6:50I Don't Remember This At All...
Neal Brennan
33.6K views
41:47Early Birds vs. Night Owls - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
32.3K views
41:57Happy Hour vs. Brunch - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
32.2K views
56:4121, Can You Do Somethin' for Me? with Josh Johnson | My Favorite Lyrics with Devon Walker
Devon Walker
32K views
27:18DulcĂ© Sloan & Josh Johnson Discuss Their New Podcast, âHold Upâ - Beyond the Scenes | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
29.6K views
44:20Mountain Cabins vs. Beach Houses - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
29.5K views
41:30Online vs. In-Store Shopping- Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
29.4K views
40:59Bananas vs. Plantains - Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
29.2K viewsChannels on this page: Neal Brennan, Jon Stewart, Chris Distefano, Gianmarco Vincent Soresi, Devon Walker
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.
