Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show

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The Daily Show's correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson turn their hilarious, unpredictable, and legendary office banter into a weekly war of words about topics big and small, but mostly small: long engagements, brunch, texting versus calling, chiropractors, and more. New episodes every Thursday.

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Our Editor's Take

Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show is a fun and inviting podcast. The show combines comedy, silliness and banter between two good friends and coworkers.

Standup comedian Dulcé Sloan is famous for her straightforward style and positivity. Her show segments, like "Dumb Solutions to Policing Problems," are much beloved. Writer Josh Johnson also works on The Daily Show. He became Comedy Central's "most watched comedian ever." Suffice to say, they're impressive individuals. But they may be even better together on this podcast.

The Daily Show discusses serious issues. But Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show keeps it fun. This podcast's hosts debate trivial issues with much passion. Dulcé likes to emphasize that they make a point of "never talking about issues that could change the world." Episodes have explored light-hearted, timeless contests. "Chocolate vs. Vanilla" and "Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers” are two examples. The hosts even argue about “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup.”

The most heartwarming thing about this podcast is how much Dulcé and John make each other laugh. Their familiarity is infectious. They talk over each other and stop each other mid-sentence. It feels like meeting with college friends over brunch.

Meanwhile, their language is inspiring, and their logic is more than relatable. Whether they're feeling something in their "soul meat" or showering with "soap juice," the hosts never fail to illustrate their point. While the debates remain heated, they sometimes do achieve a middle ground. One example was an episode where they argued about online vs. in-store shopping.

At the end of each episode, Dulcé and Josh invite their audience to share. They ask whether they've made valid points and if anyone listening changed their mind throughout the show. Listeners can also get in among the action by suggesting future topics to discuss. Hold Up with Dulcé Sloan & Josh Johnson from The Daily Show has new episodes most weeks.

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Episodes

Dulcé & Josh vs. YouTube Comments

Dulcé & Josh vs. YouTube Comments

Recorded on 4/25/23. “Yo, people really listen to this podcast.” - Dulcé Sloan “This is the first time anybody’s been accused of writing one of the comments, and it’s me, and it’s for someone backing up what I’m saying.” - Josh Johnson “Now I’m looking at some of these YouTube comments, and I think that there needs to be a second podcast where we just allow people to give Josh a hug.” - Roy Wood Jr. To wrap up season one, Dulcé and Josh are reacting to their favorite comments from this season. Moderated by Roy Wood Jr., Dulcé and Josh respond to comments from “Conscious Rap vs. Club Bangers,” “Summer vs. Winter,” “Vanilla vs. Chocolate,” “Diners vs. Waffle House,” and “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup!” It’s Dulcé and Josh vs. the YouTube Comments this week on the Hold Up season finale! Listen to Hold Up on Apple Podcasts, the IHeart Radio App, or wherever you get your podcasts. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of the Best “Hold Up” Debates!

The Best of the Best “Hold Up” Debates!

On this special compilation episode of Hold Up, we’re featuring Josh and Dulcé’s most contentious debates from this season. Tune in for the best moments from “Chicken Soup vs. Tomato Soup,” “Summer vs. Winter,” and a clip from a special Beyond the Scenes episode featuring our very own Josh and Dulcé! Hold Up will be back next week with an all-new episode! #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diners vs. Waffle Houses

Diners vs. Waffle Houses

"Waffle House knows their lane. They have figured out what they are doing. Diners have chapter books for menus. You mean to tell me that you have a turkey dinner, a lobster bisque, but also disco fries? What is happening here?” - Dulcé Sloan “So when I see that chapter book laid out in front of me, I'm like, "Wow, I really have options in life. Am I going to get pasta with a burger? Maybe. I'm crazy like that. I can get wild like that because I'm at a diner right now. I'm not limited to the limited thinking of a Waffle House.” - Josh Johnson We’re revisiting diners vs. waffle houses this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texting vs. Calling

Texting vs. Calling

“Sarcasm cannot be conveyed over a text. The number of times I've gotten into it with somebody, because I was being sarcastic and they thought they were being attacked.” - Dulcé Sloan “Emojis are what have brought context back to text. If you can text me something and then end it with a little yellow dude with his eyes rolling back of his head, I'm like, "Oh, okay. For a second I thought you were coming for me. Now I'm realizing, we're on the same page."- Josh Johnson It’s texting vs. calling, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still vs. Sparkling Water

Still vs. Sparkling Water

“We all need to drink more water, but sometimes you just want to have a little adventure, so sometimes you infuse your water and sometimes you add bubbles. ” - Dulcé Sloan “You don't need this sparkling, bubbly water. You don't need to be burping bougie.” - Josh Johnson It’s still vs. sparkling water this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oatmeal vs. Grits

Oatmeal vs. Grits

“Open your ears and listen to me. Get that oatmeal in, okay? Get your calcium. Okay? Get your iron in.” - Josh Johnson “Grits can be breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Grits can be any meal. You can have your breakfast grits. We've all had fish and grits.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s oatmeal vs. grits this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boneless vs. Bone-in Chicken Wings

Boneless vs. Bone-in Chicken Wings

“I think for me, the boneless wing, I've never had it where it was underdone. I like that they're just little chicken nuggets. I think they're cute.” - Dulcé Sloan “Real men keep that bone in. ” - Josh Johnson It’s boneless vs. bone-in chicken wings this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pools

Indoor vs. Outdoor Pools

“When there’s lightning, I can swim in my pool. When it's a rainy day, I can swim in my pool. When it's just nasty outside, I can swim in my pool. My pool indoors is consistent.”- Josh Johnson “For me, the outdoor pool has represented a lifestyle. Because a pool day is a sunny day. We are drinking a nice beverage, we’re out here just judging others, really taking in the scene.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s an “aquatic argument” of indoor vs. outdoor pools, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gatorade vs. Powerade

Gatorade vs. Powerade

“Because Gatorade has been tried and true and tested on real professional college athletes, you know that it has all of the things.” - Dulcé Sloan “Let me just let you know that Powerade got me where I am today, okay. It helped me from falling out on that field. ” - Josh Johnson It’s Gatorade vs. Powerade, the ultimate sports drink duel, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nachos vs. Chili Cheese Fries

Nachos vs. Chili Cheese Fries

“As someone who is a nacho connoisseur, the thing I love about nachos is the variety. The topping combinations are endless. ” - Dulcé Sloan “Just because chili and cheese are in the name, it doesn't mean that's where you have to stop. Because don't forget what chili cheese fries lack in toppings, it makes up for in the seasoning. ” - Josh Johnson It’s nachos vs. chili cheese fries this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carpet vs. Hardwood Floors

Carpet vs. Hardwood Floors

"Carpet is nice. It's soft. And if you get the chance, you can shuffle your feet on it and shock your brother or your mom, or every once in a while you get static electricity and shock your cat. ” - Dulcé Sloan “Cheap motels, they've done carpet dirty, and they've become a representative, an unwanted representative of the dirty carpet brand. ” - Josh Johnson It’s carpet vs. hardwood floors this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tour #DailyShow #HoldUp #PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicken Sandwiches vs. Burgers

Chicken Sandwiches vs. Burgers

“So this is the thing about the chicken sandwich. You can have it fried, you can have it grilled, you can have a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant. That's always nice.” - Dulcé Sloan “It is possible with burgers to get something rare, medium, medium-well, well-done. Temperature alone adds four times to whatever type of burger you want to have.” - Josh Johnson It’s chicken sandwiches vs. burgers, the battle of the sandwiches, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: dailyshow.com/joshjohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valentine’s Day: Romantic vs. Not Romantic

Valentine’s Day: Romantic vs. Not Romantic

“There are so many types of love. So why do we only want to talk about the type of love where you have to put your mouth on somebody? There's other loves where you don't put your mouth on anybody.”- Dulcé Sloan “It's the one time a year, outside of an anniversary, where you can really flex on the person that you love. It's an opportunity to just be like, "Oh, I can take you to the next level, girl." - Josh Johnson Is Valentine’s Day a celebration of romantic love or all types of love? Find out this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dailyshow.com/dulcesloan Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.dailyshow.com/joshjohnson #DailyShow #HoldUp #PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour vs. Brunch

Happy Hour vs. Brunch

“My opinion is that happy hour makes life easier and better through discounts, while brunch makes it harder and more bougie for no reason with orange juice and vodka.” - Josh Johnson “The thing about brunch though is one, your mimosas are bottomless. Also, we have changed the lifestyle when it comes to brunch. Now, it's not just orange juice. We done expanded the juices.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s happy hour vs. brunch this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Click here for Dulcé’s tour dates: https://www.dulcesloan.com/tour Click here for Josh’s tour dates: https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com/tourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Online vs. In-Store Shopping

Online vs. In-Store Shopping

“If I'm on the internet, I'm not going to see these little impulse buys. I'm not going to see this pack of gum at the register. There's no pack of gum at the register in an online store.” - Dulcé Sloan “An online store will tell you up top - the thing you want, we ain't got any. The one you like, it's not here. We'll send you an email when it gets here, but for today, don't waste your time." - Josh Johnson It’s online vs. In-store shopping this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nosy vs. Noisy Neighbors

Nosy vs. Noisy Neighbors

“With a loud neighbor, their lifestyle is invading my home. I've lived in places where it felt like the roof was gonna cave in because I heard every footstep. “ - Dulcé Sloan “I will say, a nosy neighbor might just save your life, you know? A loud neighbor has never solved a murder. They've never helped in an investigation.” - Josh Johnson We’re revisiting nosy vs. noisy neighbors this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. Hold Up will be back next week with an all-new episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day Dates vs. Dinner Dates

Day Dates vs. Dinner Dates

“You can actually have an experience with a person in a day date, that I think in dinner dates you’re limited.” - Josh Johnson “What I’m saying is, you better take a bitch to dinner first. You better spend them coins.” - Dulcé Sloan It’s day dates vs. dinner dates this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Buy tickets to Dulcé's shows: https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1030895/dulce-sloan-off-cabot-beverly-off-cabot-comedy-and-events Buy tickets to Josh's shows: https://www.tacomacomedyclub.com/events/63671See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

French Fries vs. Onion Rings

French Fries vs. Onion Rings

“There's way more work that goes into the onion ring, but anything that's classy and of value is going to require more work.” - Dulcé Sloan “You're telling me that you would rather, in your life, hot battered grease over onions than a delicious, freshly cut crinkled or curly potato. Because you're giving up all types of fries.” - Josh Johnson It’s french fries vs. onion rings this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisiting Lasagna vs. Spaghetti

Revisiting Lasagna vs. Spaghetti

“What I'm saying is this, lasagna is also versatile, because you can make it vegetarian, you can make it vegan, you can put all the meats in it, you can put any types of meat in it.” - Dulcé Sloan “I'm spaghetti all day. All right. I'm spaghetti all the way around until they turn to SpaghettiOs. All right.” - Josh Johnson We’re bringing back the ultimate pasta debate, lasagna vs. spaghetti, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast Hold Up will be back next week with an all-new episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bringing Back Vacations vs. Staycations

Bringing Back Vacations vs. Staycations

“Because I'm a beach person, right? Because my family's from Miami, I was born there, we used to live there. And so, for me vacation means beach. Period.” - Dulcé Sloan “Whereas a staycation, now it's all up to you. Do you want Netflix? Do you want to just relax? Do you want sleep? That's all happening. It's happening at home.” - Josh Johnson We’re revisiting our favorite debate on the best way to spend your time off, vacations vs. staycations, this week on Hold Up with Daily Show correspondent Dulcé Sloan and writer Josh Johnson. #DailyShow #HoldUp #Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.