Best Jared B Callan Podcasts (2025)

On this episode Josh and Jared have recovered from the new year and return to discuss The Mummy, Josh's XMAS set at the P and H, good filmmakers that are shitty people, New Years with the Dead Soldiers, dog stories, Bullet Head, Star Trek Discovery, The Amazing Screw-On Head, another addition of "10 Minutes Before the Show," the Government Shutdown…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 211 | White Christmas 34:19

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On this episode Josh and Jared are back to bring you some sobering Christmas cheer! Topics include but are not limited to: Being a good person all year, Hits and Jiggles Jell-o Wrestling, Josh on set with Craig Brewer, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (spoilers), a call from Santa!, Josh's set from The Mic Before Christmas Show, and more! Don't Be Afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 210 | Cyber Monday 53:14

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On this episode Josh and Jared discuss cybering, Ivy McLemore and Inked Memphis, Justice League with Eric Huber and Terri Scott, a holiday message from Hunter Sandlin, Mo Alexander's set from the Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy record, and more. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 209 | The Forbidden Zone 39:55

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On this episode Josh and Jared are back to discuss the Indie Memphis Film Fest, the You Look Like premiere, the short film Sarah?, Thor: Ragnarok, Grey's Anatomy, Justice League, Bad Lieutenant Q&A, Planet of the Apes (1968), Richard Douglass Jones's set from the Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy record, and the word podcast premiere of "Black Blan…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 208 | Halloween 14:57

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This week we have a new sponsor. On this episode: HEELS hosts the BlackLodge Halloween party, The Worst Witch, Devils Night and Josh goes off on his biggest Halloween tangent to date. Don’t be Afraid to have a Happy F****** Halloween!!!

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 207 | Early Bird Special 34:36

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On this episode Josh and Jared are back! Topics include but are not limited to frustrating oil changes, Uber stories, apologies to Chad Chamberlin and Friday Maybe Saturday, Katrina and Brian's big weekend, Jared's many productions, The Hobbit Extended Edition, Katrina Coleman's set from the Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy record, Sean Parrott's …

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 206 | That New IMAX Smell 37:36

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On this episode Josh makes top three in the Memphis Flyer Best of Memphis for the third year in a row, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Star Trek Discovery and The Orville, voicemails from Cloyd Phillips and Tedford, trying The Bhutlah Did It hot sauce, Amanda Walker's set from the Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy record, and more! Don't be afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 205 | Healthy Vegan Shites 26:46

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On this episode: Star Bar in Atlanta with Mishka Shubaly, a quickie with Josh and Brennan at Cooper Young Fest, Hosting You Look Like, Memphis Comic Expo, a message from Charley McMullen, Rob Love's set from the Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy record, Josh talks opening for Kyle Kinane, and more! Don't Be Afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 204 | Done With The Sickness 39:31

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This week we are sponsored by The Bhutlah Did It hot sauce! On this episode Josh and Jared are back in the Batcave to discuss being done with the sickness, HEELS opening for Chuck Mosley, the Delta Fair, new messages from Tedford and Charley McMullen, Josh opening for Kyle Kinane TONIGHT, Josh's recent set from the P&H, and more! Don't be afraid. S…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 203 | Medicine Helps The Sugar 25:55

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On this episode we have a special piece from, our friend in uniform, TJ Elliot. We are lucky to have him. Josh talks Birthday, Chuck Mosley and redemption, and Josh's feature set from Dru's on his birthday! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 202 | Solo Junt 13:15

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On this episode Josh brings you along on a solo mission. Rock 4 Love 11, Just Larry's Mayhem!, The Dark Tower, and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 201 | Rock 4 the Love 31:33

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This week we are sponsored by Rock for Love 11 August 18-19. On this episode we get heavy and we get light. Nihilist Politeness, Charley, Starla, Gil and Tedford check in, Movies that deserve a rewatch, and more! Special thanks to Charley McMullen, Zac Slusher, Katrina Coleman and Kaia Hodo. Be kind. Be strong. Don't be afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 200 | The Road, Jt Habersaat, and the Hackening 35:38

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On this episode Jared and Josh are back with a massively crazy show. New HEELS intro music and new cover art! Jared is back from Florida! We got hacked and people keep leaving messages, so we decided to play some for you. Jt and Josh do the Texas Run Wrap up. Josh gets political for a whole 60 seconds. Special thanks to Zac Slusher, Avery Moore, Li…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Disclaimer 3:44

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This week we tease the release of our 200th episode!!! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 199 1:00:36

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On this HUGE episode: Josh does the alternative venue trifecta! He talks with Brennan, Wes Corwin, Charley McMullen, Austin and Jared of The Modern Interest and TJ the beast, Jared checks in from his shoot in FL, Another 2 min before open mic, Wes Corwin's set from the Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy record, and more! Don't be afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 198 12:51

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On this episode: Reality Check, the HEELS CD Release Party, Spiderman Homecoming, a sneak peek at the track, Best In The World, from the new HEELS album “The Long Con,” and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 197 24:06

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On this episode: Gone to the Dogs Fest III, Not My Own Private 4th of July, a new HEELS release “The Long Con” and a sneak peek at a track from the album, #buttholegate, Where in the world is Jared, The LEGO Batman Movie, T2 Trainspotting, Baby Driver, and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 196 30:31

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On this episode: Josh misses Jared, a clip from the new HEELS EP!, Jared calls in from on set in Florida, this weeks Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy with Stephanie Anne Grammar, and Josh's Hell Slot set from The You Look Like Comedy show. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 195 30:57

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On this episode Josh wraps up his tour with JT Habersaat and has an interview with the man himself. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 194 29:55

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On this episode Josh takes a moment to give us a look into his tour with JT Habersaat! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 193 27:24

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On this episode Josh reaches out from the dark Memphis streets to send a proof of life and discuss the Memphis Power Outage, a tree falling on his house, upcoming tours, and this week's Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy with Brandon Sams! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 192 21:38

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On this episode: Twin Peaks, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Heels @ Vino's in Little Rock, All That It Could Have Been by Nine Inch Nails, the JT Habersaat Tolerates Josh McLane Tour, Punk Fest, another edition of 10 Min Before, and this week's Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy with Angela Garrone! Don't be afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 191 30:01

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This week Josh and Jared are back to talk about coming together for a cause, Jared on Local Memphis Live and his parody music video Bad and Beastie, special thanks to our loyal listeners, Mother's Day, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, King Arthur, Make Funny Real Good and Melon Ballerz, the Movie Crew Podcast, the Alien films, and this week's Don't …

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 190 15:44

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On this episode: Comedy, Healthcare, Tipping, HEELS at Maxine's in Hot Springs, and this weeks Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy with the hilarious and delightful, Lila Mae Bear.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 189 29:39

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On this episode Josh is on a Road trip with Brennan Whalen (HEELS) and Colin Laughlin (badass), and this week's Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy with Tommy Oler (You Look Like Comedy Show co-creator). Don't Be Afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 188 15:44

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On this episode: Josh on the YouLookLike Miniseries Taping, HEELS at the HiTone. Good times. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 187 21:12

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On this episode: the "You Look Like" web series, the last "The Wiseguys" improv show EVER!, Condomonium, a brief stab at politics, finding comfort in familiarity, NORML, going on tour with JT Habersaat, "Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy" this week with John Simmons, and more! Don’t be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 186 27:47

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On this episode the boys are back in town and are chatty as fuck. Topics include but are not limited to: early bird does not catch the oil, "Take My Wife" on Seeso, Jared's Jury Duty and shooting Grudge Race, the Birthday Bear Comedy Show, fixing the feed, another look at 10 Minutes Before the Show, Star Trek TNG, Office Christmas Party, SNL, a sli…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 185 24:52

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On this jam packed episode: watching Black Sails, reading comics, auditioning for Hart of the City, Josh's actual audition, taking over a Dead Soldiers set, a look at "10 minutes before open mic starts," Wrestle Mania, "Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy" this week with William Loden, and more! Don’t be afraid.…

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 184 22:48

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On this episode: announcing for Jerry Lawler, edibles these days, the Mrs. Fletcher reunion, Hart of the City auditions The magic of The Great British Bake Off, "Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy" this week with Jowa Horn, and more! Don’t be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 183 11:53

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On this episode Josh gives you a Quickie, HEELS plays SXSW at Kick Butt Coffee, Josh meets many bands, Mrs. Fletcher Reunion this SATURDAY, "Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy" this week with Hunter Sandlin, and call your parents! Don’t be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 182 33:02

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On this episode Josh and Jared discuss the Memphis Comedy Festival. The first of an ongoing series "Don't Be Afraid of Memphis Comedy" this week with Doug Gillon.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 181 16:42

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On this episode a sick Josh sends out a proof of life and offers up his recent set at the New Daisy. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 180 23:23

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On this episode Josh and Jared reunite to discuss Draft and Laughs, Memphis Today Tonight, a Nightwing movie, the Jerry Lawler Hall Of Fame Bar And Grille, Birthday Comedy, Broken Matt Hardy, an awesome wrestling show, Bill Paxton, Sausage Party, and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 179 19:27

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On this episode: Comedy Shows, Going to Court, Hope from Gas Station America, and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 178 22:17

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On this episode our heroes return with stories about wrapping up the Rock of Ages show, HEELS opening for midget wrestling, shooting the Cooking With Comedy pilot, Valentines Day, Jared on The Movie Crew Podcast, Rogue One, and more!

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 177 20:41

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On this solo episode Josh brings you insights on shopping and staying productive, the Super Bowl and a classy Lady Gaga, the evolution of HEELS, Rock of Ages, The Memphis Comedy Fest, white supremacists in American politics, a recent stand up set, and more!

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 176 21:41

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On this episode Josh and Jared discuss the Trump bans, boycotting Uber, Sam Tallent, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, Sherlock, Taboo, The Revenant, and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 175 21:11

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On this episode Josh is on a solo mission to bring you positive outlooks on current situations, calling the government, the 2017 Women's March, the opening of The Rock of Ages, more positive outlooks, Frontier, and Josh's stand up set about drugs. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 174 19:09

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On this episode Josh and Jared are excited about finally being on iTunes (almost), Trump's Inauguration, the Rock of Ages learning curve, Wrestling Road Diaries Volume 03, the return of Josh the troll, and more!

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 173 15:15

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On this episode HEELS at the Improv Stand Up Throw Down, Sen. Jeff Sessions, Rock of Ages Rehearsal, loving what you do and enjoying the moment, and a HEELS Road Story from the Improv Stand Up Throw Down. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 172 20:19

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On this episode Josh and Jared discuss cold sores, the squatty potty, Comedians NWA in Fayetteville, Weediquette, New Years Eve, remembering those who died, being thankful and looking forward, Make Funny Real Good, and more! Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 171 22:40

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On this episode Josh brings you along on another solo mission where he discusses Christmas Eve panic attacks, a brief Christmas recap, hanging with Andy Fleming and Mary Jordan, putting 2016 to bed, and we close with Josh's set from Andy Fleming's Boxing Day Comedy Spectacular. Don't be afraid.

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Don't be Afraid of the Dark | Episode 170 12:14

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On this episode Josh recaps the HEELS CD release party, comedy at ZAZA in Conway, free continental breakfast, Christmas tamales, and more! Don't be afraid. #heelamerica