Comedian Leonardo Joine Discusses Being Banned from Comedy Clubs
Hodgetwins PodcastApril 25, 202510 min406,184 views
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- 🎤 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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