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Comedian Leonardo Joine Discusses Being Banned from Comedy Clubs

Hodgetwins PodcastApril 25, 202510 min406,184 views
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Banned from Venues

  • 🎤 Leonardo Joine claims she has been banned from numerous comedy clubs, including venues associated with Joe Rogan, due to complaints from others.
  • 💡 She believes these bans are orchestrated by "minions" or middle management, not by the club owners or headliners themselves.
  • ⚠️ Joine states that venues often cite "free speech" but then cancel shows if a complaint is received, particularly after a call from someone like Michael Rapaport.

The "Woke Crowd" and Free Speech

  • 🗣️ Joine argues that venues that cancel shows due to complaints are not truly practicing free speech and are "cowards" for not standing up to the "woke crowd."
  • 🎯 She feels that comedians are targeted for being smart, funny, and not fitting a certain mold, rather than for the content of their jokes.
  • 🚫 The comedian highlights that venues are afraid of being associated with controversial figures, leading them to virtue signal by canceling performances.

Navigating Future Bookings

  • 🤫 Joine now books shows in secret locations, only revealing the venue to ticket holders on the day of the event to minimize backlash.
  • 🤖 She employs an AI program to scan potential attendees for political affiliations that might lead to trouble.
  • 🎟️ Infiltrators who buy tickets with the intent to disrupt are identified, their tickets canceled (with refunds), and they are excluded from attending.

Personal Reflections and Beliefs

  • 🤔 Joine reflects on past experiences, including casual relationships and the concept of "waking up out of feminism," viewing them as self-destructive.
  • ✝️ She discusses the nature of evil as something that makes individuals harm themselves while believing it is good, using examples of self-mutilation.
  • 🙏 Joine touches on repentance, emphasizing that it requires a genuine change of heart and remorse, not just an apology, and reflects on God's mercy.
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