TRUTH, YO.

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.

This Monday, Michael McKean is coming to record my podcast, "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen"! What should I ask him?

Tomorrow night we improv.

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...

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. #Coalition2025 #AstinHurd #UnionStrong #SAGAFTRAmembers #actors #Comedian #WGA

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...

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?

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.

Listen to Will Forte on the " Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen" podcast. You'll fall in love with him.

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

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?

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!

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?

I'm doing stand-up this Wednesday night at Flappers. Odds are at least one of us is likely to be funny. Come see. Ticket link here: www.flapperscomedy.com/site/shows.p...

Winnie Holzman, the writer of Wicked & My So Called Life plus many others is my guest on the "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen" podcast. What should I ask her? #Broadway #Comedy #Podcasts #Wicked #writing

Who has a question for Actor/writer/improviser Ken Marino of The State? He's my next interview on "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen".

Is it still bad-bitch o'clock?

I'm attending No Kings's event, “50501 SoCal - Flag Day March” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Hey Simpsons/Comedy fans! The great writer Mike Scully will be my guest tomorrow on Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen. What should I ask him?

Anyone want to ask creator of BLACKISH, Kenya Barris, a question? He's my guest tomorrow on Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen.

Haven't been to the Cannes Film Festival in many years, but, these days, it sounds like it's just one long standing ovation.

Hey kids! It's time forJay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday!  Today: I read that you can find inner peace by wishing other people peace. You think of a friend and say "I wish him/her safety & peace." Then think of an acquaintance and do the same. Then a stranger. Then an enemy.

You wanna be the new Pope? They say a Hail Mary. You make'em transubstantiate with Eucharist. They light a candle. You make'em do the Stations of the Cross. THAT'S the Chicago way.

Hey kids! It's time forJay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday! Today: most of us judge each other, even when we don't want to, by how we look. How we present ourselves tells a story. What does your story say about you & is it true? I'm overweight.To some that means i'm lazy. To others it means I'm weak.

Hey kids! It's time forJay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday! Today: what's the thing you used to believe; as sure as the sun will rise in the morning, that you no longer believe? And how can we absorb those kins of belief disruptions and still feel some confidence in your world view.

Please join me! Sign the open letter to Congress at protectdigitalidentity.org Our futures depend on proper legislation. #ProtectDID #NOFAKESAct #COPIEDAct #AlEthics  @protectdid.bsky.social

Hey kids! It's time forJay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday! Where we talk about the big things. Today: are there certain things that freeze you in your tracks? I have that now. I need a new computer. I can order one. I've done it before. But somehow, right now, I'm stuck. Frozen.

I WANT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR WILL FORTE. What should I ask Writer/Comic/Actor -- Will Forte this Monday on "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen"?

I WANT YOUR QUESTIONS FOR JAMES L. BROOKS. What should I ask Writer/Director/Legend -- James L. Brooks this Monday on "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen"?

Comedy writer Andy Gordon explores the pros of creating for the joy of it while Jay takes the con... on this week's "Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen" podcast. #dbawjk #dontbealonewithjaykogen #truejacksonvp #JayKogen #AndyGordon #comedypodcast #writing #sitcom

QUESTION ALERT! What should I ask Comedian/Writer/Director Neal Brennan (Blocks, 3 Mics, Chappelle's Show)? He's my guest tomorrow on Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen!

What questions should I ask the great director Jon Turteltaub of "National Treasure" "Cool Runnings" & "While You Were Sleeping" fame? I'm excited he's also recording Don't Be Alone w/Jay Kogen tomorrow!

What questions should I ask the great comic actor/writer Thomas Lennon of The State, Reno 911,and Night at The Museum fame? I'm excited he's recording Don't Be Alone w/Jay Kogen tomorrow!

The creative power of human resilience is our light of hope, encouraging us to face adversity with strength and determination. It’s not just about weathering the storm, but also learning to dance in it. These creative souls are the spark of our future. Shine on! 🌎💥🎶💕🚀🌳💦🌈💫 #StarterPack #StarSky

Hey kids! Its time for Jay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday! Today: what is reality? I'm dealing with loved ones who have some cognitive issues. What they think is real. But who's to say they are wrong? There's no proof that my reality is it all real.

I had such joy watching Conan have fun tonight. A+ hosting in my book.

Any one else get the sense that Adrien Brody was trying with all his might to sound humble and grateful but his true nature couldn't shut out the entitled asshole under the surface?

Sure, Sean Baker gets cheers but I get side-eye whenever I thank the sex worker community.

Hey kids! Its time for Jay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday! Today: are awards stupid? Why single out one person over others? Why not sinply celebrate great work whenever it pops up? Pretending there is one best anything is dumb to me. Am I wrong?

My pal Jim is trying to save the world by doing charity benefits. Helping him is the least I can do. The latest is a screening of his movie The Big Whoop! on March 23rd. Below is the link to buy tickets. I just bought mine. See you there. www.dynastytypewriter.com/calendar-squ...

They've politely asked me to stop dancing at the Pink Pony Club.

Hey, kids! It's late BUT it's time for Jay Kogen's #PhilosophyPhriday! Where we struggle together to find out why we struggle separately. Today: Experience. Is all experience worthwile because it's part of life or is pain so difficult that its better to be numb to the lows and the highs?

My biggest take away is this: no matter what...do not piss off Kendrick Lamar.

I'm a big Eagles fan but I'm too lazy to go downtown so I just set my car on fire and called it a night.

After much research, I have come to the conclusion that, once you are over 30, you can't eat a pancake without feeling just a little bit sick. And yet, we will always still eat pancakes. I will await the nobel committee's decision

@benstiller.redhour.com Jay Kogen here. Next time you are in L.A. Let me know. I'll take you and David Pressman out to lunch.