J. Elvis Weinstein
Who J. Elvis Weinstein is
Writer, performer, stand-up comedian, director and podcaster also known as Josh Weinstein. He began stand-up at 15, became an original writer/performer on Mystery Science Theater 3000 at 17 and later wrote and produced for Freaks and Geeks, Talk Soup and other television. His documentary work includes I Need You To Kill, and he co-hosts the comedy podcast Thought Spiral with Andy Kindler, which was still publishing in 2026.
At a glance
- Born
- 1971
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Albums
- Chunks
- Podcasts
- Thought Spiral
- On screen
- Mystery Science Theater 3000, Freaks and Geeks, Cinematic Titanic and 2 more
- WTF with Marc Maron
- Episode 930
On stage
No dated show on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
Albums
- Chunks
On screen
- Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Freaks and Geeks
- Cinematic Titanic
- America's Funniest Home Videos
- I Need You To Kill
Podcasts
- Thought Spiral
Comedians like J. Elvis Weinstein
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Joel Hodgson also in Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Jonah Ray Rodrigues also in Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Judd Apatow also in Freaks and Geeks
- Baron Vaughn also in Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Bob Saget also in America's Funniest Home Videos
- Chad Daniels also in I Need You To Kill
- Patton Oswalt also in Mystery Science Theater 3000
- Seth Rogen also in Freaks and Geeks
Questions about J. Elvis Weinstein
Where is J. Elvis Weinstein performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What podcast do they host?
Thought Spiral.
What TV shows and films are they in?
Mystery Science Theater 3000, Freaks and Geeks, Cinematic Titanic, America's Funniest Home Videos and I Need You To Kill.
Where are they based?
Los Angeles, California, as their record gives it.
When were they born?
In 1971.
Have they been on WTF with Marc Maron?
Yes — episode 930.
Who are some comedians like them?
Joel Hodgson (also in Mystery Science Theater 3000), Jonah Ray Rodrigues (also in Mystery Science Theater 3000), Judd Apatow (also in Freaks and Geeks), Baron Vaughn (also in Mystery Science Theater 3000) and Bob Saget (also in America's Funniest Home Videos).
The full SUCDb record
The full record — the career in order, the specials and credits, and the sources for each — is on SUCDb, with a button to add them to your D.O.C., your twelve.
Sources
- Acme Comedy Co — J. Elvis Weinstein ↗ stand-up origins, MST3K, Freaks and Geeks and writing/producing career
- Paley Center — Freaks and Geeks credits ↗ Freaks and Geeks producer credit
- Thought Spiral current listing ↗ weekly podcast work through August 2026
- Wikipedia — J. Elvis Weinstein ↗ year of birth
Updated 5 October 2026 · the record checked 25 September 2026