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Jay Kogen

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SImpsons, Frasier, etc. Emmy winning writer, director, actor, USC professor, and host of "Don't Be Alone w/ Jay Kogen" podcast.

13,436 Followers  |  81 Following  |  193 Posts  |  Joined: 09.09.2023  |  2.2182

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TRUTH, YO.

21.10.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get out there today. Anywhere you can. Add your body to the millions who truly care about a country rule by laws, not the whims of a con man. It's our best weapon, and it makes you feel good to be with people who care about democracy like you do.

18.10.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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This Monday, Michael McKean is coming to record my podcast, "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen"! What should I ask him?

17.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes!!! I love this episode.

14.10.2025 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow night we improv.

19.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I started a substack about my podcast "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen" which is about social media ruining life and pimping it here on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, & Bluesky. I'm starting to think I could be part of the problem. Join me won't you?
open.substack.com/pub/jaykogen...

24.08.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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I'm running for #SAGAFTRA Delegate on #TheCoalition2025 Slate with Sean Astin, Michelle Hurd, Joely Fisher, Lisa Ann Walter & David Jolliffe
I'm a small part of a big movement. Please vote for me.

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23.08.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey, Los Angeles! Singer Songwriter @CharlieKogen plays live new music, beloved classics, & fun covers @ The Hotel Cafe Thursday 8/28! #livemusic #losangeles #singersongwriter #music #goodtimes

Ticket link:
www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=e...

22.08.2025 01:13 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tomorrow I'm recording a new show with the great comedian, Kathy Griffin, for Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen. What should I ask her?

17.08.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Me too but still when my cable goes out I get a little crazed. Weird

02.08.2025 06:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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So, is it okay to be that needy? If not, how can we toughen up live with the discomfort of work and life? Let's talk about that, or anything else you want to talk about on today's #PhilosophyPhriday. Ready? Steady... Go!

02.08.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey kids! Welcome to Jay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday!! We live in a world where we minimize discomfort. We can't stand being hungry or bored or waiting or sick or dealing with a crying baby or the electricity is out. & life's easier than any other time in human existence.

02.08.2025 00:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Listen to Will Forte on the " Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen" podcast. You'll fall in love with him.

28.07.2025 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds fun.

14.07.2025 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism Β· No Kings Across the country, authoritarian forces are getting bolder and more dangerous. Trump and his allies are not hiding their agenda: mass deportations, rollbacks of civil rights, weaponized courts, and f...

I'm attending No Kings's event, β€œOne Million Rising: Strategic Non-Cooperation to Fight Authoritarianism” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

14.07.2025 05:03 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes we go deep

05.07.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's talk about that, or anything else you want to talk about on today's #PhilosophyPhriday. Ready? Steady... Go!

05.07.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Are we experiencing free will or just playing out a scenario the universe has designed for us? If it's the latter, does it free us from worry? Shouldn't you just enjoy the ride? Or does it make you feel like you no longer really exist?

05.07.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey kids! Welcome to the 4th of July edition of Jay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday!! Today: if quantum physics is right & every possible version of us that could exist does exist, what do we make of our lives?

05.07.2025 00:15 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's a really good show. I loved working there.

03.07.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Who's joining me for a great night of music seeing Charlie Kogen & his band sing new songsat at THE TRiP, a good ol' neighborhood bar in Santa Monica on 7/10? Let me know!

02.07.2025 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think there's always time. You could do it with a friend or a stranger. But there are ways and places to have those conversations.

28.06.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't think we'll ever get that choice to me make the country settle down. Unfortunately, where in a weird time where it requires our effort & strength to fight for democracy and justice. I never thought we'd have to be like this. But we do.

28.06.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well being able to take care of another being is a fair consideration. I hope you can find a way to love a cat. Seems worthy.

28.06.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

One of those things seems easy to achieve. But getting the cat will be hard.

28.06.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm 100% in.

28.06.2025 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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OR You do you think we don't need more experience than just "existing"? Let's talk about that, or anything else you want to talk about on today's #PhilosophyPhriday. Ready? Steady... Go!

28.06.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Become someone who listens? Become more expert in a subject? Teach? Dance? Climb a mountain? Invent something? Create art that matters? Enjoy a nice bottle of lemonade? See the perfect sunset? What're your top experiences you'd like to have before you throw off this mortal coil?

28.06.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey kids! Welcome to Jay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday!! What experience do you want to have? Lots of people want things but I think experience is better than things. Do you want to travel? Master a skill? Win a fight? Have someone stare into your eyes & say they love you?

28.06.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

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