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A comedian's Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes

Season 2025 Episode 170 | 4m 21s

Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years.

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