1982
Comic Makes World of Difference at Cabaret
Minneapolis Tribune - June 16, 1982
"Hodgson's world is a fascinating, vulnerable, existential one in
which he seems to have only scant control, yet manages to constantly surprise
and delight as he hangs on."
Funnymen Fight to Knock Out Competition with Punchlines
St. Paul Dispatch - September 9, 1982
Backstage: Tricky Comic Wins Local Contest
St. Paul Dispatch - September 30, 1982
Local Comedian Gets Last Laugh in Competition
Minneapolis Tribune - October 1, 1982
Interesting reading about how Joel formulates his comedy act.