Joe Pera Reads From History 

the fact that Townsends asked Joe to simply read on their channel shows that they really have a grasp of whats special about Joe, and are probably true fans. Thanks for this.

We're reaching levels of coziness that shouldn't even be possible

This collaboration is something I will never not get giddy over.

"hear that john" >gives the greatest smile to joe ever the best gifts are the ones you dont ask for

I get the feeling the "Joe Pera" episodes are going to reach, if not surpass, the Pemmican episode level of status.

Joe Pera is tonic for the soul. I think part of the reason his show is often compared to "adulthood's version of Mr. Rogers" is because it touches on heavy topics with an air of seriousness and respect for the audience and those who might see a bit of themselves in what’s being depicted onscreen. His show doesn’t use fear, grief, and anxiety as the punchline for a cheap joke, nor does it fetishize those feelings the way a lot of adult animation shows seem to. Joe Pera’s show depicts these feelings, and offers suggestions on how to deal with them, but doesn’t fixate on them. It's a special thing to see my favorite RU-vid channel and favorite show collaborating. Thank you both for being who you are.

Joe Pera is like an ice cold rootbeer on a 10 minute break from a hard day's work. Satisfying. Refreshing. Sweet. Rewarding.

Countless time in history was spent just like this. Someone preparing a meal, snack, or attending to work. Someone else reading to them, to help pass the time. A true connection with history in modern times. Thank you for this!

Two Joe Pera episodes?? Best crossover EVER, thank you so much!

I think John climbed into my soul, looked around and said, "I wonder what I could do to make this person the happiest he may ever be. Hot coco with Joe Pera? Okay."

What a beautiful memory Joe shared. I feel privileged to have heard it.

Townsends is incredible at being both a human being and an educator.

This is probably the best Joe Pera I've ever seen. The rustic cabin setting, the clothing, the gentle scrapping of the nutmeg in the background.

I didn't know Joe Pera until he appeared on this channel. He seems like swell guy. :)

OK, internet. You can stop. Perfection has been found. You will never top Jon and Joe drinking hot cocoa by a fire

The crossover we never knew we needed, but now can’t get enough of!

Townsend's may have single handedly made 2021 bearable. Joe is to pure for this world. So thankful for these videos.

I'm so INCREDIBLY happy with this crossover

At 63 I guess I never realized how much I love someone else reading a story to me. Audible is okay but seeing the person reading to you is so enjoyable and feels so intimate. I love toast and hot chocolate, and now I think I need to make some even though I just ate dinner lol. Thanks guys for an enjoyable few minutes. Make these longer please!🙏😊

This channel is always so wholesome. I always end up relaxed and typically learn something new. Joe feels like such a natural fit here.

" '...whether my humble self was once in all there thoughts while they were making their toilet that day or not, I gave them the credit of it' " "What..what is this book Jon?"😆😂🤣

For everyone asking, the book is: The Bark Covered House By William Nowlin Excellent reading by Joe Pera! His collabs on this channel are great.

I did not know of Joe Pets until watching the making the leg 3 stool. Then I looked up some of his stuff on line. I found it very enjoyable. As Joe might say. Thanks for having another video with him. Thanks to the crew for all the work you do. Have a good week. Now I think I will have some buttered toast. Bye 🍁🍂🍁

now's a good time to mention that Joe Pera has a recipe of his own for maple syrup toast.

I love how Jon is both attentive to the fire, while still listening to every word and question. Something especially wholesome and charming about this video.

Absolutely loving these vids. I never expected Joe Pera to show up on this channel but I'm so happy that he has

I don't know why I'm surprised, but it's amazing to me how perfect of a fit Joe is for this channel and the content you all produce on it! I hope you guys can continue to work together more in the future.

Oh my goodness…I LOVED THIS EPISODE. It made my heart happy. My pup snuggled up in my lap and together we listened to your quiet joy and sweetness .Bless both of you, and sincerely, thank you.

If John Townsend does not have a cameo on the next season of Joe Pera Talks with You…..

Thank you, Townsends fam, for introducing me to the perfectly delightful Joe Pera! I know I'm incredibly late to the game in learning who he is, but I'm looking forward to catching up on as much of his work as I can.

"What is this book, John?"

Made me think of a cold evening after the chores are all done, a couple of brothers maybe having a simple meal. One cooking and one reading for a little simple entertainment. It really warmed my heart. Thanks.

I'm drinking hot chocolate and crocheting to this and it's perfect

The crossover I never thought of, but makes PERFECT sense.

"I use it today, don't you?" "Uhhhh.. Yeah"

As a fan of both Townsends and Joe Pera, this was the visual equivalent of butter and toast. A perfect combination.

I'm sitting at home sick today, and this is exactly what I needed. I haven't had much of an appetite the past couple days, but now I have a craving for some warm buttered toast and hot chocolate. Thanks guys!

Wasn't familiar with Joe Pera seems both odd and perfectly suitable that I would hear about him here. Really hits you in the feels. Thanks for this, it was just what I needed.

Oh my god!!! You're the BEST for bringing Joe Pera on!

I have to agree with Joe; read a chapter for a cup of hot cocoa made by Jon is a good deal. Joe will have to do this again.

I really needed this today. Thanks, Jon and company.

This is exactly the kind of comfy video that we need this time of year! Thanks guys. I need to get ingredients to make hot cocoa...

This has made me realize that Joe talks like he's reading a book. The vernacular and everything. The phrasing and adjectives.

Thank you so much Joe Pera and Townsends for making this episode just in time for my birthday. Maybe it was because of the date or because of how Joe reads but it felt very personal. It was a great birthday present. Thank you.

Joe Pera is the world's youngest senior citizen

I'm currently working on narrations of H.P. Lovecraft's texts over on my channel, and the word 'hummock' appears quite a bit in his works. Indeed, he uses quite a few words I have to look up, despite being a 20th century author - recently I came across such obsolete words as: 'arras' (tapestry), 'settle' (wooden bench), 'Paris green' (a green pigment which was also used as rat poison), and 'gloaming' (dawn or dusk). Even though he's writing a century later than Edgar Allan Poe, Lovecraft uses a lot more obsolete words than Poe did. Which is very curious, I'm not entirely sure what to make of it.

long time fan of Townsend, and tasting history. i only just became aware of joe, and couldnt be happier that you two got together.

As a huge Joe Pera and Townsends fan, this collaboration is blowing my mind.

Jon and Joe have each been a tremendous refuge over the years. I am beyond grateful for this partnership. Thanks to all involved.

Please keep collaborating, this is such a beautiful combo.

Having loved Joe’s work, and loved what townsends does. I almost feel ashamed I never thought of the two together. These have been wonderful and I’m glad it came to be.

I can't explain how much joy this is brining me. THANK YOU.

I watched this twice in a row. What a great collaboration. I had never heard of Joe Pera before, but he had me hooked about 10 seconds after he started reading.

Best collaboration ever. Welcome to second place, peanut butter and jelly.

Omg! Such a wonderful surprise; I love Joe! 💗 Thank you so much Townsends👍🏽😊

Look forward to settling down to a new or old wholesome episode every evening after a long day. Townsend's never disappoint. I'm a Townsend myself. Seems to be a trend to enjoy and desire the simple things. Greetings and Blessings from Alabama. Your channel brings me much joy.

you guys introduced me to Joe and for that I am grateful. what a wonderful man

Joe Pera is the medicine we didn't know we needed.

That's it. I've been getting videos recommended for over a year from this channel and I'm finally ready to subscribe.

I'm glad this channel is getting more attention! Love the work you do!

So I must say an immense thank you for featuring this fella on your show. I had never heard of him until now, and having my soul healed by Mr. Rogers as a child, and after watching a number of this man's videos, I can safely say Joe Pera is a special person with a beautifully uniquely succinct look on life, that makes me happy to be alive. Thank yo both immensely. You soothe so many people! ☺️🙏👏👏❤️👍

I thought “no, it can’t be that Joe Pera.”

This does something unbelievably good for my soul

The wholesomeness is overwhelming.😌 I never thought I’d see Joe and Townsends together but it’s really a rather natural pairing if you think about it.

I love this video. I'ts been a stressful and difficult day, watching this was a tonic. Thank you Townsends and thank you Joe. x

This has to be one of my favorite Townsends clips ever! Please, bring him in to read more books! Side note: His reading would make for fantastic ASMR videos, for those that experience it.

I LOVE JOE PERRA I LISTEN TO HIS GUIDED SLEEP AUDIO AND I LOVE TOWNSENDS!!!!

That was great! I’m so happy to have been introduced to Mr. Pera and I loved his story about his Grandfather. For me the toast is a vehicle for the butter!

I miss dipping my buttered toast in my Memaw’s coffee when I was a kid. It just doesn’t taste as good when you’re an adult. Nice relaxing video. Thanks for posting.

I was having a pretty crappy day, and found this to be so soothing. Thank you! I hope to see more like it.

Speaking of dugout canoes I heard just the other day that they recently found one in Wisconsin that was 1,200 years old!!! Found underwater and well preserved, due to the cold. I wonder if it was sunk intentionally to preserve it and then forgotten about or lost. Truly amazing indeed, it’s been there since around the year 800!!!

This has been a genuinely sweet thing to watch. Joe's reading combined with the crackling of the fire, the crunch of the toast and the smell of hot chocolate in mind made for a rather comfy 10 minutes. Thanks

How does he do this character so long? His back must be killing him! Love the crossover though, really needed something good today. Thank you

This was a wonderful video! Two of my favorite RU-vidrs working together to make magic.

OH HELL NAAAAAA! This is too ambitious of a crossover

This made me and my wife very happy today. Joe Pera, is amazing at being the way he is. He brings such a calmness to some everyday things, and The Townsend with him is just such an enriching experience. Thank you 🙏🏻 look forward to more.

Ahh the sound of john widdling on nutmeg as joe tells a story.

Thankyou so much. What a fantastic combo, Townsend's and Joe Pera! Just homliness and cosiness on a screen and through my headphones! Well done folks!

I cannot believe I've never watched any of Joe Pera's videos, I'm sure I've heard of him before. He is a beautiful soul ❤

Townsends and Joe Pera?!? This is the content I didn’t know I needed. Thank you so much for this collaboration hope to see more of these two working together in the future.

This is the Avengers Endgame of the internet. Thank you so much.

More Joe Pera. These collaborations are absolutely fantastic. I could listen to him read these journals for hours.

this made my night, and is sending me off to slumberland most peacefully.

What a lovely surprise. ☺ This very unexpected collab made my day!

This literally made my day. I’ve been wondering where Joe has been.

Ah, toast dipped in cocoa. Dad was a truck driver in the 70s and often brought home the spoils (broken open boxes and such). One day he brought home a garbage bag full of cocoa. Being poor, I'd never had real cocoa before. Few others in the house liked it, so I consumed most of it. It took me a year or more to consume. I had a cup of cocoa and 4 slices of toast for breakfast before school every day. I still love cocoa and have it often. Thanks for the reminder of that wonderful memory, and for the story around a warm fire. Looks awesome.

My grandfather would do bread dipped in a saucer of jam or molasses and cream.

Holy schnikes, this is the crossover I didn't know I needed! I love you both!

"What is this book John? What, never made a toilet before? SMH

i saved the playlist of him reading i enjoy seeing townsent guy enjoying being by the fire listening to the guy, too. i really do love townsent videos not having background music and that audio/sound from a mic is very clear and easy to listen. when i turn up, it does not have bothering sound. i have nerve pain and i cannot truly enjoy most videos on youtube because of too much sound or bad audio. i really appreciate it.

This is the crossover we needed

This is not a collaboration i would have expected but I love you both. This is great

How did this collab even happen? Who approached who?

My favourite collaboration today. Joe Pera is the "If an old soul was a person "😂❤

Often, I feel a bit pessimistic about how the internet has changed life, and whether or not we would be better off without it. But people like Jon and Joe, people I probably never would have heard of without the internet allowing smaller creators to experiment and be supported even by niche content, prove that the upside can be much greater when we curate that experience. As a sleep aid, as fodder for inspiration or as food for thought, channels like these are like gemstones in the earth's crust. You have to dig for them, but they're out there. Your videos about community building are especially important to me. It's by no means a replacement for real human connection and fulfilment, but it motivates me to go out there and find it. It proves to me that it's real and possible. So, thanks for that. I now have hope that, someday, we can take all that was so great about the old days, while leaving behind what was not.

I thoroughly enjoy the variety of shows on the channel. I flipped back and watched the Welsh Rabbit episode which was enjoyable again. I have a question and I don't mean to pry but what ever happened to your daughter who would cook with you, I remember the candy episode the most?

Oh my God, more Joe Pera reading things from history!!!! This is like a dream come true! Two of my favorite creators, doing what they do best. What's not to love!?

I am just getting over being sick, and my craving for butter on toast is real. I could still go for it, honestly. Edit: right after writing this, my cat stepped on my neck hahaha. Thanks, LC 🐈

Okay it got pretty good there in the middle. This is some of the best content on RU-vid, thank you.

I definitely did not expect another Townsends video with Joe Pera again, and I certainly hope this isn't the last! He fits right in! EDIT: Shortly after 1:43 you notice Joe break character a bit as he almost laughs. (I think that's character breaking?)