Comedian and influencer DoKnow and his co-host Jakarta are bringing their touring live podcast to downtown Modesto next Thursday, setting up shop at the State Theatre for a night of recorded comedy that organizers are billing as strictly for grown-ups. The show, part of the pair's “Chisme with DoKnow and Jakarta” tour, is scheduled for 8 p.m. on November 12 at the venue's longtime home at 1307 J Street.
The stop is one piece of a broader run for the podcast, which drew a live audience to The Novo in Los Angeles over the summer. That August 29 show was advertised by Theatermania as a live podcast and comedy event, with DoKnow described in that listing as a comedian and influencer. The Modesto date follows that same format, with hosts recording an episode in front of a live crowd rather than simply performing a stand-up set.
According to the Modesto Bee, the State Theatre show will be restricted to people ages 18 and older, a policy in line with the show's reputation. The venue's own website describes the podcast as “crazy and raunchy,” the Bee reports, which likely explains the age cutoff for the Modesto date.
Who Else Might Show Up
Part of the intrigue heading into next Thursday's taping is who else might turn up on stage. Per an email from the State Theatre cited by the outlet, special guests are expected to join DoKnow and Jakarta for the Modesto recording, though their identities have not been released.
That mystery element fits with how these touring podcast tapings tend to operate, drawing fans in partly on the promise of surprise appearances alongside the regular hosts. For now, ticket buyers know only that the night includes the core duo and at least some additional names yet to be confirmed.
Tickets and Showtime Details
Tickets for the Modesto taping are priced between $34 and $45 and can be purchased online at www.thestate.org, according to the report. Doors are tied to the 8 p.m. start time on November 12, giving local fans of the podcast a rare chance to watch an episode get made in person rather than just listening after the fact.
The State Theatre has long served as a hub for touring comedy, music and other live entertainment in downtown Modesto, and next week's booking adds a podcast recording to that mix. With the show just days away, the venue's email signals that organizers still have a few surprises in store before the curtain goes up.
