Smoke 'N' Breu

Jim Breuer leans into his erratic, heavy metal-infused storytelling for this 2002 set. The hour is anchored by his impression of AC/DC’s Brian Johnson singing “The Hokey Pokey,” a bit that relies on his ability to mimic rock frontmen through aggressive physical contortions. He spends the rest of his time channeling that same manic energy into stories about his daily life, from the absurdities of owning a pet to the lingering habits of his youth.

Released as an audio CD under the title Smoke ‘N’ Breu alongside its televised Comedy Central counterpart Hardcore, the performance caught the comedian a few years after his exit from Saturday Night Live and his starring role in Half Baked. He uses the material to push past his television persona and establish his voice as a touring stand-up. The set leans on his trademark sound effects, mapping out premises like “Stoner Games” and “My Dog Duffy” with relentless intensity.