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)
Videos 25 to 48 of 73.
55:33Iâm Winning Here! Mamdani and the Knicks Deliver
994.3K views
40:09How Do You Top A Taylor Swift Wedding?
992.6K views
2:36Conspiracy Theories
912.1K views
53:05A Set In Nashville on Dolly Parton Day
881.9K views
1:18White Peoples Favorite Season
856.3K views
55:23Iran Got Reparations for Juneteenth
851.3K views
1:57How do you lose a giraffe?
774.1K views
1:56Freedom 250 bringing the HEAT!
697.3K views
1:13I donât understand Andrew Tateâs Accent
679.4K views
2:57Did you see the Hasan Piker Pic at the RNC?
654.8K views
2:05UFC at the White House
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2:12I hope you can accept my apology
644.5K views
1:59How Old Were You When You Found This Out??
636.1K views
48:13What Unabomber Hitting Says About Us
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0:12I was perplexed
609.1K views
2:29Falling down as you get older
572.7K views
2:01Juneteenth
542.2K views
1:49Etsy Witches Casting Spells
510.1K views
2:59Learning about Juneteenth young
473.1K views
2:23Becoming a Billionaire overnight
446.1K views
1:30Andrew Tate Arrested
424K views
2:41Children that Whisper
399.3K views
0:41How I feel about âGold Diggersâ
398.6K views
1:22Trump is someone who hits all 5 of your senses
341.7K viewsGuest appearances (122)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Josh Johnson.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 122.
27:45Josh Johnson on Trump's Epstein Scandal, MAGA Meltdowns & Hopes for Heaven in 2025 | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
3.5M views
6:48Josh Johnson Asks Black Voters: âDo We F**k With Trump?â | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
2.7M views
10:12Who Is Fake NFL Player Daejon Love? Josh Johnson Goes In Too Deep | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
2.2M views
39:15Jon Stewart on the Botched Iran Deal & Josh Johnson on Trump's Reflecting Pool War | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
2.2M views
43:21Jon Stewart on the WHCD Shooting & Josh Johnson on Comey's Seashell Indictment | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
1.9M views
1:00Josh Johnson polls NYC sneakerheads on how they feel about Trump's new kicks.
Jon Stewart
1.8M views
2:37Josh Johnson investigates the real reason behind America's war with Iran: an underground stargate
Jon Stewart
1.8M views
0:44Just like Trump, Josh Johnson is standing firm on tariffs
Jon Stewart
1.6M views
7:45Josh Johnson Dives Into the Internet Frenzy Over the JPMorgan âSex Slaveâ Lawsuit | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
1.5M views
1:57:46Josh Johnson: Finding Meaning in a System Built to Fracture You
Trevor Noah
1.5M views
12:14Josh Johnson on Having Identity Stolen While on a Date, Hosting The Daily Show & Living in Brooklyn
Jimmy Kimmel
1.4M views
7:02Did a Secret "Stargate" in Iran Cause Trump's Endless War? Josh Johnson Finds Out | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
1.3M views
7:05Josh Johnson Is Not An Alpha Male | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.2M views
18:21Josh Johnson & Matteo Lane Give Advice | Advice Special Series
Matteo Lane
1.2M views
4:52Drake & Kendrick Lamarâs Rap Beef Explained by Josh Johnson | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
1.2M views
8:00In Too Deep: Josh Johnson Dives Into the BAFTAs Racial Slur Controversy | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
1.1M views
8:05How Do New Yorkers Really Feel About Congestion Pricing? Josh Johnson Investigates | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
1M views
0:38Is there a male celebrity whose endorsement is as powerful as Taylor Swift's? Josh Johnson finds out
Jon Stewart
955.5K views
2:23Josh Johnson isn't sure Mitch McConnellâs return to the Senate dispelled the âsecretly deadâ rumors
Jon Stewart
942.7K views
1:20Two weeks into the Mamdani administration and Josh Johnson wants to know: Is it a total failure?
Jon Stewart
933K views
9:59Josh Johnson on Non Bus People Riding the Bus, His Uncle Getting Phrases Wrong & New Comedy Special
Jimmy Kimmel
924.8K views
2:38Josh Johnson shares why he thinks that ultimately, AI can't win when it comes to comedy
Jon Stewart
871.7K views
6:12Hitman Candidate: Josh Johnson Talks to NJ Councilman & Ex-Mob Enforcer John Alite | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
835.9K views
2:38Josh Johnson on why he thinks that AI can't win when it comes to comedy
Jon Stewart
704.5K viewsChannels on this page: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Matteo Lane
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.
