Laugh With Me — "She Gets It From Her Father"
Host: Jeremy Odem
Guest: "Hats" (Jeremy's daughter)
Release Date: October 12, 2025
Episode Overview
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, comedian and host Jeremy Odem welcomes his daughter — known on the podcast as "Hats" — for her third appearance, and her first in the brand-new Laugh With Me studios. The episode revolves around the comedic dynamics of their father-daughter relationship, dissecting Jeremy's questionable "dad jokes," their shared love (and critique) of horror movies, Hats’ budding theater career, and a competitive round of accent imitation. The banter delivers laughs while also providing genuine insights into generational perspectives and the ways family humor both embarrasses and endears.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Origin Story of Jeremy’s Comedic Timing
- The Incident: Jeremy reminisces about his high school days as a grocery store cashier, where he’d build suspense on the intercom by pausing dramatically before announcing which register needed help.
- Quote:
- "I would get on the intercom and I'd be like, manager needed on register two. And I would give the longest pause and let them just sit there and wait." — Jeremy (04:27)
- Insight: Hats suggests this might be where Jeremy developed his comedic sense of timing, laying the groundwork for his future as a comedian.
2. The "6 7" Phenomenon: Dad Jokes vs. Daughter's Sanity
- The Gag: Jeremy teases his daughter with a made-up "6 7" hand gesture and phrase, much to her chagrin.
- Hats’ View:
- "The issue is that you're 42. That's definitely one of them. You're an adult. And you're my dad. Yeah, pretty much. And the malicious intent behind it?" — Hats (06:28)
- Group Chat Embarrassment:
- Hats admits to sharing Jeremy’s dad jokes, "6 7" references, and wild statements (e.g., “Timu. Lady Gaga died.”) with friends in a group chat for humor and commiseration.
- Jeremy’s Reaction:
- "And you make it seem like, oh, I'm constantly spitting out 911 jokes." — Jeremy (07:55)
- Hats fires back, recounting a recent "not again" joke as they saw a plane fly overhead. (08:06)
3. Horror Movies and Teenage Frights
- Scary Acres Excitement: Hats is headed to her first horror attraction, "Scary Acres," and is equal parts excited and apprehensive.
- Analyzing Her Role:
- "Am I the leading lady or am I a bit character? That’s the thing. You really gotta think about what your role is. And as a theater person, I know that roles can kind of do with how your story's ending." — Hats (10:59)
- Love for the Genre:
- Hats humorously admits she enjoys the death scenes in horror flicks, expressing a particular fondness for Final Destination, which she jokingly blames on her dad.
- "I like the deaths because then I can laugh at them. Like, I like when they actually die." — Hats (09:30)
4. Hats’ Theater Journey & Family Accents
- Musical Role: Hats will play "June" in her school’s production of "Oklahoma" — her first named role.
- "You're not ensemble. You have a character name. What's the character name? June." — Jeremy (11:44)
- Accent-Off:
- Jeremy insists Hats inherited her accent prowess from him and challenges her to various accents (Oklahoma, Tennessee, British, Texan), resulting in playful roasting and mutual mockery.
- Memorable Back-and-Forth:
- "As you know, I am actually somewhat of a star when it comes to accents." — Jeremy (12:07)
- "You are something to do with accents." — Hats (12:12)
- "No, that sounds like you have a speech impediment." — Hats on Jeremy’s British accent (14:01)
- "I'm a British person that has a speech impediment now, clearly. How did that go?" — Jeremy (14:21)
- "That was more authentic to the character." — Hats (14:26)
5. Math Homework, Debate, and Parental Last Resorts
- Academic Help: Hats describes her strategic approach to seeking homework help, ranking her dad as the "last resort."
- "You were a last resort." — Hats (17:21)
- Jeremy retorts: "You know, I did graduate high school. Right. And, you know, I have a college degree." (17:51)
- Hats: "Wasn't so sure on the second year. Those things can be fabricated. This is brutal. Academics aren't for everyone." (17:59)
- Debate Class—Missed Opportunities:
- Jeremy laments that despite being a former celebrated debater, Hats never seeks his advice:
- "If Picasso lives in your house, you go ask their advice about — you aren’t Picasso of debate." — Hats (20:54)
- Jeremy laments that despite being a former celebrated debater, Hats never seeks his advice:
6. Promotional Plugs & The Closing Banter
- What’s to Promote:
- Hats plugs the TV show "Yellowjackets" (21:18), prompting Jeremy’s mock outrage about "no free ads."
- Goodbyes & Reflections:
- Jeremy congratulates Hats on her theater success and invites her to return when she "changes her attitude" about his homework help, which she flatly refuses.
- The interplay maintains their loving, sarcastic rapport until the end.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- On “Inside Thoughts”:
- "Do thing as inside thoughts..." — Hats (08:26)
- On Teen Dynamics:
- "I'm utterly disappointed in how you've grown up." — Hats, deadpan (18:36)
- On Generational Humor:
- "Teenagers, man. Teenagers. They scare the [bleep] out of..." — Jeremy (23:18)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Comedic Timing Origins: 04:07–05:00
- The “6 7” Phenomenon & Group Chat: 06:12–07:41
- Dad’s Off-Color Jokes: 07:55–08:12
- Horror Movie Talk & Scary Acres: 08:31–10:59
- Musical Preparation & Accent Swap: 11:27–15:22
- Homework Help Ranks: 16:14–17:51
- Debate Team Slights: 20:03–21:05
- Promotion & Sign-off: 21:18–21:40
Episode Tone
- Playful, self-deprecating, and relentlessly teasing, this episode overflows with the energy of a family that loves to push each other’s buttons — always with affection. Hats’ dry wit and deadpan deliveries match Jeremy’s boisterous, joke-rich banter stride for stride, providing listeners with both laughs and a glimpse at the real dynamics behind every good family joke.
