Laugh with Me: First Ever BANNED List
Podcast: Laugh with Me
Host: Jeremy Odom
Episode Air Date: March 4, 2026
Episode Overview
In this landmark episode, comedian and host Jeremy Odom delivers the first-ever "Laugh with Me Banned List." It's a signature blend of personal rants, workplace anecdotes, and performative comedy, as Jeremy calls out people who, in his view, have officially crossed the line—whether in customer service, the workplace, or even the world of professional sports.
Jeremy’s mission is to be “laughed with, not at,” but in this hilarious episode, he sets some records straight and humorously “bans” a few notable characters from his podcast universe, while playfully assuring everyone that even a spot on the banned list might not be permanent... but you’re going to have to earn your way back.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Philosophy and Rules of the Banned List
[02:34–03:51]
- Jeremy introduces the very first “Laugh With Me” banned list: “It's gonna be fluid... maybe in a week, maybe in a month, maybe in three years, we will come back and we will update this.”
- What does “banned” mean? Not allowed as a guest on the pod, but also immortalized as a character for comedic fodder.
- There is a path for redemption. As Jeremy humorously notes, “Everybody deserves a second chance, right? Sometimes a third, fourth, fifth, even sixth chances. Robert Downey Jr.”
Notable Quote
“Can you get off the banned list? Sure you can... But it’s not an easy road ahead for you.” – Jeremy Odom [03:11]
2. The Verizon Guy Saga – Customer Service Meltdown
[03:55–18:38]
Jeremy launches into an epic story from real life—a recent ordeal with his cell phone provider that sets the stage for the episode’s comedic catharsis.
Summary of the Story
- Jeremy upgrades his family’s phones, ends up with four old devices, and tries to return them via Verizon.
- He attempts to drop two off in-store, but is told—repeatedly and brusquely—that it’s impossible unless he bought the new phones at that location.
- The Verizon rep, absolutely inflexible, insists Jeremy has been “bamboozled by our own company!”
- Jeremy’s phone is shut off due to the billing dispute, adding urgency and frustration.
- Jeremy leaves the store frustrated, finds a nearby coffee shop, and ultimately resolves everything via customer service on the phone—where the rep is shocked the store refused the return.
Notable Quotes
“Johnny, he looked at me like I was the biggest idiot in the world...He goes, absolutely not. You have been bamboozled.” – Jeremy Odom [10:38]
“I am passionate about customer service. Have been. It’s in my bones serving people. And this guy refused to even consider the thought that he could help us.” – Jeremy Odom [14:44]
Resolution
- The customer service agent on the phone is “completely obnoxious[ed]” that the store wouldn’t accept the phones.
- War is declared on that Verizon location. The rep is formally inducted onto the banned list.
Notable Quote
“We have to declare war on this Verizon location. And we are putting the Verizon guy that I dealt with...on the ban list. Sorry, you’re on the banned list, Verizon guy.” – Jeremy Odom [18:20]
3. Other Inductees into the Banned List
[21:58–33:38]
Jeremy expands the banned universe in rapid-fire comedic succession:
a. Chronic Call-Outs at Work
- Employees who repeatedly call out sick, get creative with excuses, and then complain about a lack of hours.
- The hypocrisy: “You got hours. You're on the schedule. You're choosing not to show up.”
- These folks are officially banned for not holding up their end of the work agreement.
Notable Quote
“What do you mean you’re not getting any hours? I schedule you plenty…Just show, don’t show up.” – Jeremy Odom [22:23]
b. Shohei Ohtani – The Baseball Star
- Jeremy, a Padres fan, “bans” Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, playfully referencing the sports betting scandal that seemed to vanish.
- "Either way, it’s sad...Ohtani, you are now officially on the Laugh With Me band list."
- Lampoons celebrity protection in sports and Ohtani’s perceived immunity.
Notable Quote
“I got big beef with you, brother. I don’t know how you got out of that gambling scandal so quickly. It still bothers me.” – Jeremy Odom [24:12]
“Do not even try, Otani’s agent, publicist, whoever, do not even try to get on this show because you are out, sir. You are out.” – Jeremy Odom [25:33]
c. Ben Webb – “Mr. Joy on Purpose”
- The ongoing social media “beef” with Omaha open-mic comedian Ben Webb peaks here, as “Mr. Joy on Purpose” is inducted.
- Jeremy references past podcast episodes and online activity, noting that Webb was silent to criticism but verbose elsewhere.
- Declares Ben a running character in the Laugh With Me universe, and teases that the fun is just beginning.
Notable Quote
“You just want to complain to others, that’s okay. That’s on you, dude. But because of that, we are in fact going to be inducting you into the Laugh With Me band list. Mr. Joy on Purpose is a character now that will live within the Laugh With Me universe forever.” – Jeremy Odom [27:50]
4. The Diss Track: “Mr. Joy on Purpose”
[31:29–33:38]
- To add a final comedic punch, Jeremy rolls out a custom-diss track, performed by “Pepper Spray Singers, featuring DJ Odie.”
- Lyrics savagely parody Ben Webb’s style, ego, and online persona.
- Serves as a perfect capstone to Ben’s “banning.”
Memorable Lyric
“Bad jokes, bad takes, big gut, thin skin, every clip you post just proves you can’t win…Mr. Joy on Purpose, we see straight through the circus.” – DJ Odie [31:29–33:38]
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
- “Can you get off the banned list? Sure you can…But it's not an easy road ahead for you." – Jeremy Odom [03:11]
- “He looked at me like I was the biggest idiot in the world…You have been bamboozled.” – Jeremy Odom [10:38]
- “I am passionate about customer service. Have been. It’s in my bones serving people.” – Jeremy Odom [14:44]
- “What do you mean you’re not getting any hours? I schedule you plenty…Just show, don’t show up.” – Jeremy Odom [22:23]
- “Do not even try, Otani’s agent, publicist, whoever, do not even try to get on this show because you are out, sir. You are out.” – Jeremy Odom [25:33]
- “Mr. Joy on Purpose is a character now that will live within the Laugh With Me universe forever.” – Jeremy Odom [27:50]
- Diss track standout: “Bad jokes, bad takes, big gut, thin skin, every clip you post just proves you can’t win…” – DJ Odie [31:29–33:38]
Structure of the Banned List (as of this episode)
- The Verizon Guy – For an epic failure in customer service.
- Chronic Call-Out Coworkers – For not showing up, then complaining they don’t get enough hours.
- Shohei Ohtani – For “escaping” the gambling scandal and tormenting Padres fans.
- Ben Webb ("Mr. Joy On Purpose") – For ongoing open-mic beef and social post antics.
Episode Tone & Style
Jeremy’s comedic storytelling balances mock rage, sharp workplace commentary, and playful Midwest banter. The tone is relatable, self-deprecating, and always swings back to fun—even for those on the banned list.
For New Listeners
This episode is equal parts inside joke and relatable workplace rant, but Jeremy’s inviting style ensures newcomers are always in on the punchline. The inaugural banned list establishes a new comedic tradition in the Laugh With Me universe and promises even more playful feuds ahead.