Jo Firestone
Appearances: 2Shows: 1Latest: Jul 22, 2026
Latest appearance: Jul 22, 2026 on Late Night with Seth Meyers →
Jo Firestone is a comedian, writer, and actress known for her offbeat humor and creative performances. She has appeared in various television shows and podcasts, often contributing both as a performer and behind the scenes as a writer.
All appearances
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2)
- Sex on Murder Island · View book →

Interview
Jo Firestone Got Inspiration from Love Island for Her Book Murder on Sex Island
Jo Firestone promotes Sex on Murder Island, the sequel to Murder on Sex Island, and jokes that the nearly identical titles may confuse readers. She explains how Love Island inspired the setting, recalls struggling to record her own audiobook and its Latin-speaking character, and shares comic anxieties about giving birth while caring for a needy dog.
Jo Firestone discusses her book Sex on Murder Island and the Love Island inspiration behind its murder-mystery premise.

Interview
Jo Firestone Got Inspiration from Love Island for Her Book Murder on Sex Island
Jo Firestone discusses her book Sex on Murder Island and explains how Love Island inspired its murder-mystery premise. She also talks about writing comedy and the unusual blend of romance, competition, and crime in the story.

