Back in the Day with John and Jay

About Back in the Day with John and Jay

We're the unapologetically raw comedy podcast that’s not afraid to push boundaries. Packed with outrageous skits, off-the-cuff banter, and original songs, John and Jay bring their no-holds-barred humor to everyday topics, wild hypotheticals, and everything in between. Whether you’re here for belly laughs or pure chaos, this is the ultimate shoot-the-shit show for anyone who loves their comedy a little rough around the edges Check out our official merch store! shop.backinthedaypodcast.com

Publisher

John and Jay

Category

comedy · comedy · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Jan 2022

Latest episode

13 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

206 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jan 2026

   Episode 206: A Community Pillar Remembered

   If one person can change the feel of a city block, Dave did. We open with the stories that defined him—treating partners like equals, greeting every table at the deli, hauling a skid of candy so kids didn’t miss trick-or-treat—and why that kind of generosity becomes infrastructure. It’s not just kindness; it’s how a local economy learns to trust itself. Saying goodbye means figuring out how to keep that standard alive. From there we pull you into a packed night of indie wrestling and the ung...

2. 

   9 Jan 2026

   Episode 205: From Ohio State’s Collapse To A Wild Church Party And 00s Comedy Deep Cuts

   A blowout can be loud, but the echoes are louder. We kick off with Ohio State’s rough night against Miami and pull the thread until it reveals something bigger: how trenches, tempo, and decision-making still decide games in an era obsessed with skill stars and highlight throws. The memes are brutal, yet the film is clearer—if your line can’t anchor and your playcaller waits to adjust, elite edge rushers will turn your season into a cautionary tale. From there we zoom out to the shifting map ...

3. 

   30 Dec 2025

   Episode 204: Year-End Rants, CFB Playoffs, And Sheep Loving

   A year that felt like a ten-car pileup deserves an exit with momentum, so we lit the fuse. We kick off with laughter and a little scorched earth, then dive straight into college football’s favorite paradox: a playoff built on “best teams” with criteria that shift like sand. We break down the Pop-Tart Bowl chaos, lay out bold CFP predictions, and make the case for a hybrid selection model that blends analytics with accountable human judgment—because fans deserve transparency, not vibes. From ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

7,196

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 76 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

95

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

77

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Books guests

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