Do you believe that if you put shit out in the world, then it actually does happen? In this episode, Mr.D and I talk about coming out, growing up, and getting on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Joe Dombrowski (aka Mr.D) took the world by storm in 2017 with a viral April Fools’ Day spelling test prank that landed him multiple appearances on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Since then, Joe has been traveling the world with his stand-up comedy tour titled “Indoor Recess,” which highlights his crazy life as an elementary school teacher. When he’s not getting creative on screens and stages, Joe spends his time in Seattle, Washington, where he still manages to substitute teach in title 1 elementary schools. You can follow Joe on social media where he goes by the handle @mrdtimes3, subscribe to his podcast “Study Hall with Mr.D.,” or catch him live at one of his shows!
Mr.D has ADHD – he took pills for it for a long time. Growing up, Mr.D wasn’t good at school because he couldn’t read. His teachers would even put him in the closet. When Mr.D needed to read in school, he would do things to be the funny kid to take the attention off of reading. In seventh grade, Mr.D started his medication. If he wasn’t medicated, Mr.D doesn’t think he would have been able to learn. In high school, Mr.D began to dabble with taking medication and not taking medication. He was a good kid to everyone and always had the brains.

In this Episode:

[ 1:30 ] About Mr.D
[ 8:35 ] Mr.D’s crazy childhood
[ 19:30 ] Coming out at the age of fourteen
[ 34:15 ] About being in a fraternity
[ 38:30 ] Mr.D’s first bad date
[ 52:20 ] Mr.D’s relationship and tinder      awards
[ 54:15 ] Getting on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

Quotes:

“I was always the brains and never the brawn.”
“If I’m funny, you can’t hate me.”
“Do you believe that if you put shit out in      the world, then it actually does happen?”
“This wasn’t an accident; I’m a comedian.”
“I knew those weren’t my kids.”

Links Mentioned:
Mr.D’s Website: https://www.mrdtimes3.com/
Mr.D’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdtimes3/
Email me: emmasbunker@gmail.com
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