Welcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and writer Phil Hanley for a sharp, funny conversation about stand-up, writing, and why precision matters more than volume in comedy. They talk about Phil’s book Spellbound, the discipline behind joke construction, crowd work that actually works, and how subtlety can hit just as hard as chaos. It’s a comic-to-comic episode loaded with insight, laughs, and real stand-up shop talk. Rest in peace Bob Weir. Phil Hanley’s book: Spellbound Phil Hanley’s website & tour dates: https://www.philhanley.com In this episode: • Writing jokes with intention and restraint • The balance between crowd work and prepared material • How Spellbound came together • Santino and Phil break down what separates good comics from great ones #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #PhilHanley #Spellbound #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #Comedians

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, writer, and Midwest legend Charlie Berens for a hilarious conversation about regional comedy, family, work ethic, and why being “nice” can still absolutely destroy on stage. They dig into Charlie’s brand-new stand-up special Neighborly, now out on YouTube, the stories behind the hour, and how leaning into where you’re from can turn into a massive comedy career. 🎥 Watch Charlie Berens’ new special Neighborly (out now on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqv-yKgUbCA&t=44s 🎤 See Charlie Berens live & tour dates: https://www.charlieberens.com 🎧 Check out Charlie’s podcast “Cripescast.” #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #CharlieBerens #Neighborly #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #comedians SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR SQUARESPACE USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://squarespace.com/whiskey

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Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, podcaster, and storyteller Ryan Sickler for a hilarious and honest conversation about comedy, family, growing up, and turning real life into unforgettable stand-up.

They talk about Sickler’s brand-new stand-up special Live & Alive, the stories behind the hour, life on the road, and why vulnerability is still one of the most powerful tools in comedy.

🎥 Watch Ryan Sickler’s new special Live & Alive (out now on YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGWVyM2NJo

🎧 Check out Ryan’s podcast “The HoneyDew”
🎤 See Ryan Sickler live: https://www.ryansickler.com

In this episode:
• The making of Live & Alive and how the hour came together
• Turning pain and chaos into laughs without losing honesty
• Santino and Sickler swap stories, family moments, and comedy lessons

Drop a comment with your favorite moment from Live & Alive.

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Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Mike Feeney for a sharp, funny conversation about stand-up, writing jokes that actually work, life on the road, and the quiet insanity of being a comic in 2025.

They talk about finding your voice, tightening material, dealing with bad sets, and why simplicity usually beats trying to be clever. It’s a comic-to-comic episode — honest, funny, and loaded with shop talk.

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YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/MikeFeeneyComedyIn this episode:

• Mike’s approach to writing and refining jokes
• Touring stories, bad rooms, and learning what not to do
• Santino and Mike break down what makes stand-up actually hit
• Why comedy careers are rarely linear — and never calm

Drop a comment with your favorite moment from the episode.

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Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, writer, and podcaster Kerryn Feehan for a sharp, unfiltered conversation about stand-up, dating chaos, internet backlash, and leaning all the way into your comedic voice. They talk about Kerryn’s brand-new stand-up special Kerryn Feehan: Don’t Serve Me, finding confidence onstage, dealing with online noise, and why honesty in comedy still scares people more than it should. 🎥 Watch Kerryn’s new special: Don’t Serve Me 👉 https://of.tv/v/ryedu 🎧 Check out Kerryn’s podcast “OnlyFeehans” 📱 Follow Kerryn Feehan: https://www.instagram.com/kerrynfeehan In this episode: • Breaking down Don’t Serve Me and how the hour came together • The difference between being provocative and being honest • Santino & Kerryn swap stories about crowds, critics, and confidence • Why comedy careers rarely look the way you planned them Drop a comment with your favorite moment from Kerryn’s special. #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #KerrynFeehan #DontServeMe #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #Comedians ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SQUARESPACE GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER ⁠https://squarespace.com/whiskey⁠ 1800FLOWERS GET 40% OFF CHRISTMAS BEST SELLERS! https://1800flowers.com/whiskey ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria

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Andrew Santino sits down with Josh Richards — creator, comedian, and entrepreneur — for a wild talk that bounces between fame, failure, and figuring out what actually matters when millions of people are watching. They get into TikTok fame, business moves, podcast drama, dating in the spotlight, and why Josh’s journey from small-town Ontario to Hollywood mogul makes zero sense (in the best way). 📱 Follow Josh Richards: https://www.instagram.com/joshrichards 💼 Check out his projects & ventures: https://www.joshrichards.ca In this episode: • How Josh flipped social-media fame into real business success • Andrew & Josh talk the dark side of virality and staying sane online • Behind the scenes of BFFs with Dave Portnoy & Bri Chickenfry • Why fame in your 20s is nothing like people think • Plenty of chaos, honesty, and laughs — Santino-style 💬 Drop a comment – The craziest social-media moment you’ve ever seen? #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #JoshRichards #ComedyPodcast #Influencer #TikTok #Entrepreneur #PodcastClips #Comedians ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS HIMS 100% ONLINE TREATMENT ⁠https://hims.com/whiskey⁠ KACHAVA USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET 15% OFF YOUR ORDER https://kachava.com MARS MEN USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY ⁠https://mengotomars.com ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria

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Andrew Santino sits down with the hilarious Adam Ray — actor, comedian, impression master, and star of the new Netflix special Dr. Phil Unleashed — for an episode full of absurd stories, Hollywood madness, and nonstop bits.They talk about what it’s like becoming Dr. Phil, the art of a perfect impression, the grind of touring, and how Adam somehow plays every character in Hollywood while still finding time to crush stand-up. 🎥 Watch Adam Ray’s Netflix special: https://www.netflix.com/title/81736167 🎟️ See Adam Ray live: http://adamraycomedy.com 🎧 Listen to Adam’s podcast “About Last Night.” In this episode: • Adam on filming Dr. Phil Unleashed and channeling chaos on stage • Andrew and Adam trade insane Hollywood stories • The origin of his dead-on celebrity impressions (and a few new ones live) • Touring nightmares, bad green rooms, and the beauty of bombing Drop a comment with your favorite Adam Ray impression. New episodes every Friday. #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #AdamRay #DrPhilUnleashed #NetflixComedy #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #Comedians ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SQUARESPACE GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER ⁠https://squarespace.com/whiskey⁠ HALLOW GET 50% OFF SITEWIDE https://hollowsocks.com MARS MEN USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY ⁠https://mengotomars.com ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria

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Andrew Santino sits down with Brendan Sagalow — stand-up comic, rapper (sort of), and certified goofball — for an episode that’s equal parts confession, cringe, and bars. Brendan’s currently featuring for Dan Soder on tour, fresh off the road and ready to overshare. They talk bombing, confidence, bad jokes that somehow work, and the glorious day Brendan freestyle-rapped at Caroline’s in NYC (and didn’t totally ruin it). 🎤 Follow Brendan Sagalow: https://www.instagram.com/brendansagalow 🎟️ Catch him on tour with Dan Soder: https://dansoder.com/tour 🎧 Check out Brendan’s comedy album “Not Now More Than Ever.” In this episode: • Brendan talks about featuring for Dan Soder and surviving hotel comedy life • The real story behind the Caroline’s freestyle • Santino and Brendan break down Tom Hardy’s rap skills (yes, really) • “Polite Rap”: the most unnecessary genre in history • Why comics can’t stop roasting each other even when they should Drop a comment with your favorite polite rap lyric. New episodes every week. #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #BrendanSagalow #DanSoder #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PoliteRap #TomHardy ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SQUARESPACE GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER ⁠https://squarespace.com/whiskey MARS MEN USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY ⁠https://mengotomars.com ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria

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Andrew sits down with the lovely Leanne Morgan to talk stand-up, family chaos, stage nerves, and what she’s learned headlining arenas. They dig into writing clean but savage jokes, growing a massive fanbase, and why everyday stories crush on stage. I bet they would have dated. ❤️

🎥 Leanne's New Netflix special: Unspeakable Things: https://www.netflix.com/title/81733615 

▶️ Also check out her first Netflix hour I’m Every Woman: https://www.netflix.com/title/81636889 

In this episode:

• How Leanne built a career while raising a family

• The shift from clubs to theaters to Netflix

• Writing for heart, not shock value

• Santino and Leanne trade tour stories, heckler tactics, and notes on confidence

Drop a comment with your favorite Leanne bit. New episodes every week.

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Andrew sits down with Becky Robinson — stand-up wrecking ball, sketch tornado, and creator of the viral Entitled Housewife character — for a fast, ridiculous, actually-honest conversation about touring, writing characters that go too hard, and dropping her first hour.

🎟️ Tour dates & tickets: https://www.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com

🎥 New special: ENTITLED — https://www.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com

In this episode:

• How “Entitled Housewife” blew up and took over golf courses and timelines

• Turning chaos into a first special, from theaters to release week

• Santino and Becky swap tour horror stories, internet wins, and character bits that almost got cut

• Why committing 110% to a bit is sometimes the entire job

Drop a comment with your favorite Becky character moment. New episodes every week.

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Andrew Santino sits down with Sal Vulcano — comedian, podcaster, and star of Impractical Jokers — for an episode packed with laughs, anxiety, and way too much honesty. They talk about friendship, fame, stage fright, and why Sal still second-guesses everything even after 13 seasons on TV.

No punishments this time — just two comics being brutally real and cracking each other up.

🎤 See Sal Vulcano live & tour dates: https://salvulcanocomedy.com
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💬 Drop a comment – what’s your favorite Impractical Jokers punishment of all time?

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