Joe Pera Talks With You
Joe Pera Talks With You
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A Lot or a Little?
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Joe Pera Talks With You is a comedy series about a middle school choir teacher living in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Each episode is built around a mundane topic, like rocks or breakfast, but ends up revealing more about Pera's day-to-day life in the small town where he grew up. The show features some mild profanity, sexual situations, and alcohol use, but is restrained compared to other, similar alt-comedy series. Pera has a socially awkward persona, but the show mostly avoids making jokes at his expense and is ultimately about kindness and acceptance within a small community.
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What's the Story?
The name pretty much says it all. Joe Pera (played by comedian Joe Pera) is a middle school choir teacher who enjoys informing viewers about topics ranging from how to get to sleep to the rocks of Northern Michigan. With assistance from his friends, fellow teachers, and small community, Pera invites viewers into his day-to-day life, one task at a time.
Is It Any Good?
Though similiar to shows like Nathan for You or How To with John Wilson, this special series has an infectious earnestness that goes beyond cringe. The socially awkward comedian/host is a recognizable type at this point. The twist here is that Pera's nervous energy isn't the engine for the comedy. Instead of his social awkwardness getting him into trouble or making him the butt of the joke, it's merely the surface of a thoughtful, confident character who knows who he is. The series is then free to explore whatever other topics it feels like exploring. The result is a sweet, thoughtful comedy about the small joys of everyday life.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Joe Pera. What do we know about him? Why is he talking with you? How does Joe's day-to-day life inform the show's subjects? What kind of knowledge is he passing on?
How does Pera make decisions? What motivates him? How do his decisions effect his quality of life?
How would you describe Pera's social life? How does he approach social events? How does he treat others? How is he treated?
TV Details
- Premiere date: May 20, 2018
- Cast: Joe Pera, Jo Firestone, Conner O'Malley
- Network: Cartoon Network
- Genre: Comedy
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Last updated: October 14, 2022
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