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Laugh It Off w/ Andrew Packer
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- 20: LIO: My dad's cocaine problem | Laugh It OffSep 9, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minA son who catches his dad using and says nothing. A lawyer who feels no grief. A friendship ended by a dream. Licensed therapist Jeff Packer weighs in.
Laugh It Off is the group therapy comedy show. The crowd submits real problems anonymously, a rotating panel of comedians works them over, and Jeff Packer, a licensed therapist with 35+ years of practice, weighs in for real.
This episode: an estate lawyer who has never felt empathy for the grieving, a woman calling her boyfriend the same pet name as her male friends, a man turned on by his partner's Invisalign, a mother who only vacations at Disney World, a son who catches his father doing cocaine and stays silent, a mother who will not stop asking for grandkids, a passenger hit by his own Uber driver who tipped him anyway, and a twenty year friendship ended over a dream.
Featuring comedians Hershawn Arora, Kerby Darius, Sandra Battaglini, Harrison Weinreb and Chris Locke.
Come to a live show: https://andpacker.com/#tour
*disclaimer* This is a comedy show, not a substitute for therapy.
- 19:LIO: The Friend Who Tried to Kill MeJul 9, 2026 · 1 hr 21 minComedy therapy, no filter: a guy's friend tried to kill him, and they're still friends. Licensed therapist Jeff Packer explains why we don't leave.Laugh It Off is the group therapy comedy show. The crowd submits real relationship problems, a rotating panel of comedians works them over, and Jeff Packer, a licensed therapist with 35+ years of practice, weighs in for real.This episode: a friend who tried to kill me (we're still friends), a couple who are both secretly police officers, a brother's DUI, a 12-year long-distance relationship finally ending, and a son learning his brother has a different dad. Plus Jeff finds out he's about to be a grandpa, twice.Featuring comedians Waseem, Abdullah Usman, Andrew Barr, Hannah Valdez and more.Come to a live show: https://andpacker.com/#tourThis is a comedy show, not a substitute for therapy.
- 18:LIO: THERAPIST + COMEDIAN EXPLAIN: Why You Hate the People You Love | Laugh It OffJun 3, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minA therapist and comedian Andrew Packer explain why we hate the people we love. Group therapy with live audience confessions, taped on Valentine's night.My dad, a therapist with 35+ years, decides the topic for a day celebrating love, should be hate. What follows is one love-hate confession after another, and his rule keeps coming back: hate the behavior, not the person.In this episode:• Danush pitched his date a serial-killer movie about hunting down people who ghost. She ghosted him.• Joe married his best friend's little sister and now the friendship is on the rocks.• An anonymous mom of two-under-two confesses her husband feels like her fourth child.• Adam Christie holds down the room solo while his girlfriend's in Newfoundland.• A GO train conductor catches a beating he'll never hear about.• 'Dr. Dumb' dates a PhD candidate and can't handle it.• Jesse's level-headed friend eats his own boogers for his immune system.Jeff Packer (a therapist) and Andrew Packer (stand-up comedian) host Laugh It Off live in Toronto. Real audience submissions, a rotating lineup of comedians, and genuine therapeutic insight to close each story.🎟 Toronto live shows: Comedy Bar, The Corner Comedy Club, OthershipGuest Comedians: Adam Christie, Ahamed Weinberg, Aiden O'Laughlin & Sandra Battaglini.This show is comedy with a licensed therapist present. It is not a substitute for therapy or mental health care.
- 17:LIO: Therapist Dad Reacts: Real Confessions Get WildMay 6, 2026 · 1 hr 10 minHe flips his wife off in his sleep. Her dad is simping for his new girlfriend. And someone's farts are genuinely threatening a relationship.Welcome to Laugh It Off, the only LIVE comedy therapy show where real audience confessions get roasted by comedians, then closed with real therapeutic insight from co-host Jeff Packer (Andrew's actual dad, 35+ years experience as a therapist).🎤 Tonight's Comedians: Dustin Searcy, Laura Leibow, Jordan Policicchio & Todd Graham
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. Please reach out to a licensed professional if you need support.📸 Follow Andrew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andpacker
- 16:LIO: She Pooped at the Marathon, He Tore His Anatomy & More | Laugh It Off ft. Jarrett CampbellApr 9, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minShe pooped herself mid-marathon. He tore his anatomy jumping to the rescue. And someone had the audacity to re-gift the Labubu that Andrew bought them. Therapist Dad Jeff Packer has his work cut out tonight.In this episode of Laugh It Off, comedians Anjelica Scannura, Jarrett Campbell, Hannah Veldhoen, and Jacob Balshin share their most embarrassing real-life stories. Andrew and the panel riff, roast, and relate — then Jeff Packer (licensed therapist, Andrew's actual dad) closes each segment with honest, grounded therapeutic advice.Audience Confessions covered:- My friend re-gifted the Labubu I got her (Andrew Packer)- Pooped my pants during a half marathon (Anjelica Scannura)- I broke my collar bone and tore my anatomy (Jarrett Campbell)- My winky popped out during swim class (Hannah Veldhoen)- I'm always chasing my family's expectations (Jacob Balshin)Laugh It Off is the only LIVE comedy therapy show hosted by a comedian and his real therapist dad. Like Reddit Stories — but the people are in the room with us.Come to a live taping in Toronto: punchup.live/andrewpackerListen ad-free: pod.link/1800539752*Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. Not a substitute for professional mental health support.*
- 15:LIO: I’m Married… But I’m Sleeping With My Coworker | Laugh It Off ft. Kansei Yasuda (Full Show)Mar 5, 2026 · 1 hr 15 minWelcome to Laugh It Off, the only LIVE therapy comedy show hosted by a father/son, therapist/comedian duo. It's like 'Reddit Stories' but the people submitting their struggles are in the room with us. You're in for some big laughs mixed with some VERY REAL moments, enjoy!*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼https://punchup.live/andrewpacker0:00 INTRO1:14 My husband sleeps in his recliner instead of bed - Andrew Packer14:19 My car bumper fell off, I was scammed on the repair, then crashed into - @TheAhamedweinberg 25:56 I was fed weed brownies without knowing - @kanseicomedy 38:43 I'm sleeping with my business partner and fell in love with them - @MaxSheldrick 52:53 I'm blind and scared people in a restaurant by knocking on the window - @monicagrosscomedy 1:04:23 I moved from Ireland to Canada for a girl I never dated - @JacobBalshin 1:13:29 OUTRO Watch my Full Comedy Special 'On Guard' - https://youtu.be/wBo6-8DoiRU?si=Kgj-z9Ikb2mEQ5tIFollow the show hereInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/laughitoffliveTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@laughitoffliveFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/laughitofflive
- 14: LIO: All Three of Her Married Friends Are Cheating | LIO ft. Jessie 'Jetski' Johnson (Full Show)Feb 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minWelcome to Laugh It Off, the only LIVE therapy comedy show hosted by a father/son, therapist/comedian duo. It's like 'Reddit Stories' but the people submitting their struggles are in the room with us. You're in for some big laughs mixed with some VERY REAL moments, enjoy!This episode was shot in London, ON at the Sorry! Comedy Fest.*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
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- 13: LIO: My Dad has a Secret Family | Laugh It Off w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show) EP 13Jan 5, 2026 · 1 hrWelcome back to Laugh It Off a comedy therapy show. It's like 'Reddit Stories' but the people submitting are in the room with us. Plus a therapist, aka my dad, gives some legit advice. You're in for some big laughs mixed with some VERY REAL moments, enjoy!*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
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- 12: LIO: My High School Friends Showed Up... And Roasted Me | Laugh It Off w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show) EP 12Dec 3, 2025 · 1 hr 6 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off a comedy therapy show. It's like 'Reddit Stories' but the people submitting are in the room with us. Plus a therapist, aka my dad, gives some legit advice. You're in for some big laughs mixed with some VERY REAL moments, enjoy!*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
00:00 INTRO2:48 I haven't told my parents about my comedy career - Andrew Packer7:49 I shot a firecracker out of my butt in high school - Dustin Searcy21:00 I'm attracted to black women but only attract latinas - Jacob Balshin30:09 My girlfriend is super hot, but really emotional - Hannah Veldhoen48:30 Living with my girlfriend for a year, but lying to her parents - Che Durena1:04:35 OUTRO
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- 11: LIO: Overcoming Trauma to Find Love | Laugh It Off Therapy Comedy Show w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show)Nov 5, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off a comedy therapy show shot in front of a live audience where I, Andrew Packer, and my dad (an actual therapist) help the audience laugh off their real life problems.
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free here👈🏼
00:00 INTRO
02:35 I got cut off at a Concert | Andrew Packer
13:29 Got catfished on Raya | Jesse Singh
27:42 Girlfriend won't spit in my Mouth | Rahul Topiwala
31:09 My boyfriend is way too Possessive | Martha Chaves
44:16 Hooked up with my ex boyfriend's bestfriend | Tamara Shevon
1:01:40 OUTRO
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- 10: LIO: Stress VS DISTRESS | Laugh It Off Therapy Comedy Show w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show)Oct 9, 2025 · 1 hr 4 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, where I (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine Jerry Springer if there were comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help.*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼
https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
Segments:
0:00 Intro
1:43 Stress Vs Destress
0:40 The Girl of My Dreams Vanished | Andrew Packer
11:57 My Dad Hid Cameras After His Divorce | Jacob Balshin
25:00 How do I get rid of this guy? | Rahul Topiwala
34:00 Do I Invite My Crazy Dad to My Wedding | Sam Sferrazza
42:42 My Girlfriend Has Me Be the Lady | Dustin Searcy
51:08 My Aunt is Dating My 2nd Cousin | Rebecca Reeds
01:02:45 Final Thoughts | Therapist Jeff
- 9: LIO: Comedy Heals Real Life PROBLEMS | Laugh It Off Therapy Comedy Show w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show)Sep 3, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, where I (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine Jerry Springer if there were comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help. This is a comedy podcast with some therapy concepts sprinkled throughout.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼
https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Follow the comedians:
Andrew Barr @AndrewBarrComedy
Monica Gross @monicagrosscomedy
Nigel Grinstead
Jon Bander
Ben Sosa-Wright
#killtony #AndrewPacker #comedyspecial #crowdwork #therapistadvice #comedypodcast #therapy
My Dad's Therapy Vids:
@FindingSolutionsTogether
Watch my Full Comedy Special 'On Guard' Here
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- 8: LIO: Father and Son Therapy Comedy Show | Laugh It Off w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show)Aug 7, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, where I (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine Jerry Springer if there were comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help. This is a comedy podcast with some therapy concepts sprinkled in.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, catch me on tour, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼
https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Follow the comedians:
@samburns9188
@MichaelMoses
@monicagrosscomedy
@farazniafattah5418
#killtony #AndrewPacker #comedyspecial #crowdwork #therapistadvice #comedypodcast #therapy
- 7: LIO: Drew Dunn, Allie Pearse, Ryan Williams | Laugh It Off w/ Andrew PackerJul 10, 2025 · 1 hr 12 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, a comedy therapy podcast featuring myself (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine if Jerry Springer had comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼
Live in Toronto https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Follow the comedians:
Ryan Williams
Drew Dunn @DrewDunnComedy
Kerby Darius
Allie Pearse @allie_pearse
Adam Christie
- 6: LIO: Hassan Phills, Anjelica Scannura, Adam Christie | Laugh It Off w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show)Jun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 9 minWelcome back to our comedy therapy podcast unlike anything you've listened to before. Comedian Andrew Packer and his real life Dad, a licensed therapist, take on the audience's problems they want to "laugh off". A rotating cast of comedians improvise stand up comedy off the cuff, riffing about loss of a loved one, working with Jamaicans, pursuing a career in the arts and more. This is LAUGH IT OFF.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, or support to watch ad free below👇🏼
Live in Toronto https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Follow the comedians:
Adam Christie
Nick Reynoldson
Anjelica Scannura @scanooch
Hassan Phills @HassanPhills
Jacob Balshin @JacobBalshin
- 5: LIO: She Kicked Down the Door and got Arrested | Laugh It Off w/ Andrew Packer (Full Show)May 15, 2025 · 51 minLaugh it Off Comedy Therapy Podcast is back Live in Houston with episode 5. As always, a therapist dad & comedian son take on real problems from the audience, that they want to "laugh off". Andrew Packer and a lineup of comedians turn those topics into laughs, while his dad offers heartfelt (and hilarious) insight from a therapist’s perspective on stage.
Caught my bf and bff segment from the title starts at 45:23
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
Featured comedians: @terrencemurphy @lottomarie @ColinArmstrongg @andrekimcomedy4429
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
#podcasts #standupcomedy #comedypodcast #therapy My Dad's Therapy Vids:
- 4: LIO: Therapist Dad & Comedian Son Take on Your Problems | Laugh It Off Ep 4 (Full Show)Apr 17, 2025 · 55 minThe first comedy therapy podcast featuring a father and son is back, and this time Live from Chicago for episode 4! Therapist Jeff and his comedian son take on your anonymous problems in front of a live crowd...this is Laugh It Off.
Audience members anonymously submit a real problem/grievance from their life that they want to "laugh off". Then, Andrew and a lineup of comedians turn those real-life topics into improvised stand-up, while his dad offers heartfelt (and hilarious) insight from a therapist’s perspective on stage.
**apologies for the audio issues on this episode**
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, check tour dates here👇🏼
https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Featured comedians:
@farazniafattah5418
@JacobBalshin
@AlistairOgden
https://www.instagram.com/juliana_hooliana/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/snapshotrobinson
- BONUS LIO: Conversation with Therapist Jeff aka my DADApr 2, 2025 · 39 minOur comedy therapy podcast takes a side-step from our regular programming to bring you this father and son interview featuring Andrew Packer and his dad, Therapist Jeff. The conversation covers Jeff's journey overcoming a troubled up bringing and adopting a healthy narrative to the biggest challenges in life.
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, check tour dates here👇🏼
https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
My Dad's Therapy Vids:
@FindingSolutionsTogether
Book Mentioned: https://a.co/d/0MmVrdk
Watch my Full Comedy Special 'On Guard'
- 3: LIO: My Dad Joins me On Stage for the First Time! Ft. Andrew Packer, Neema Naz, Marc Anthony Sinagoga, John Gasper, Neeraj SrinivasanMar 20, 2025 · 1 hr 2 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, where I (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine Jerry Springer if there were comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help. This is a comedy podcast with some therapy concepts sprinkled throughout.
Come be a part of a LIVE TAPING, check tour dates here👇🏼
Show info here
Featured comedians: @NeemaNaz John Gasper
@notmarcanthony @dishoomcomedy
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
My Dad's Therapy Vids: @FindingSolutionsTogether
Book Mentioned: https://a.co/d/0MmVrdk
Watch my Full Comedy Special 'On Guard' - https://youtu.be/wBo6-8DoiRU?si=Kgj-z9Ikb2mEQ5tI
- 2: LIO: Martha Chaves, Jacob Balshin, Faraz Niafattah, Monty Scott, Andrew PackerMar 5, 2025 · 59 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, where I (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine Jerry Springer if there were comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help. This is a comedy podcast with some therapy concepts sprinkled throughout.
Come see a live taping, check tour dates here👇🏼
https://punchup.live/andrewpacker
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Featured comedians: @JacobBalshin @farazniafattah5418 @TheMarthful @montyscott2788 @AndrewBarrComedy
Watch my Full Comedy Special 'On Guard' Here
- 1: LIO: Hassan Phills, Jacob Balshin, Nitish Sakhuja, Zabrina Douglas, Monica Gross and Andrew PackerFeb 16, 2025 · 43 minWelcome back to Laugh It Off, where I (Andrew Packer), a therapist (my dad) and my funniest friends help the audience laugh off their real life problems. Imagine Jerry Springer if there were comedians and a therapist that legitimately wants to help. This is a comedy podcast with some therapy concepts sprinkled throughout.
This episode features a powerhouse lineup of Hassan Phills, Jacob Balshin, Nitish Sakhuja, Zabrina Douglas, Monica Gross, and Andrew Packer—all riffing on hilarious, audience-submitted topics they need to let go of.
Expect off-the-cuff comedy, unfiltered laughter, and rapid-fire improv as these comics take real-life struggles and flip them into stand-up gold. Whether it's bad breakups, awkward moments, or wild regrets, no topic is off-limits!
*DISCLAIMER* Laugh It Off is for entertainment only. It is not therapy or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.
Hit subscribe and get ready to laugh off life’s chaos one joke at a time! 🎧😂
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