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Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally
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STAYING ALIVE is hosted by Jon Gabrus & Adam Pally - best friends, comedians, and professional partiers - who have realized that after spending the better part of their lives treating their bodies terribly, they should probably make some changes. The guys will interview friends and experts about the things they do to stay healthy, as well as document their own journeys through real, honest, and "grossly forthcoming" conversations about health and wellness.
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Output Vs Input (w/ Jake Woolf)
Feb 1900:55:22Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally grab a lunchtime sit-down with fashion writer/editor Jake Woolf (GQ, Robb Report) to talk about how what you wear figures into your mental health, compare notes on their high school styles, therapy regimens, feeding the algorithm, and wonder about moving from critic to designer. Plus: Gabrus and Pally talk about their teenage sketch groups, and which LA canyon has the most cougars (no, not that kind). Follow Jake @jakewoolf on InstaCheck out Jake’s Substack!Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingaliveThis episode was recorded April 2, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Casey HolfordStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich KorsonKeywords for this episode: MRI, Ike Barinholtz, Gianna Michaels, OnlyFans, Apple Watches, Superman, Airwalks, Rusty, Quiksilver, Doc Martens, GQ, ESPN Zone, Jimmy Butler, grey rollneck J Crew sweater, The Morning Show, Long Island Little League, Allen Iverson, Joe Namath, DJ Cousin Ben, surfwear, Substack, Ven.Space, The Row, Aaron Levine Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryA Whole Lotta Maybes (w/ Alison Leiby)
Feb 1201:06:41Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally kick back with one of their favorite people, the hilarious Alison Leiby (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Broad City, The President Show) to talk about what she’s doing to stay alive (spoiler alert: who’s even sure they want to?). They’ll discuss solo hiking, circle swimming, metal backs, drinking no water after 4pm, and the career of Adrien Brody. Plus, Gabrus has never been to Disneyland, and Pally names the billionaire he believes he could fight to the death, you know, if he had to. Follow Alison @AlisonLeiby on InstaCheck out her podcast Ruined with Halle Kiefer, anywhere you get your podcasts!Pre-order her new book I’m A Lot: Surviving Myself And All The People I’ve Been (out July 7, 2026)! Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded March 11, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Casey HolfordStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Disney adults, Australian rules football, Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy, R.E.M., Revolutionary Road, asteroid, avian bird flu, Mark Zuckerberg, Fallout, Fight Club, blood pressure, Aire, ice bath, Gurney’s in Montauk, college recruitment, synchronized swimming, Busby Berkeley, circle swimming, men be shopping, Emilia Perez, citrus salad, ginger shots, melanoma, The Theo Von Podcast, spine surgery, everything on the outside, Cujo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryThe Funniest Guy At The Cooling Tower (w/ Sean Clements)
Feb 501:06:28Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally get a treat when they sit down with an old friend, one of the fastest guns in comedy, Sean Clements (Hollywood Handbook, Severance, Workaholics), to talk about how jacked he feels, the multiple lives he’d lived before comedy saved him, the complete plot of the unmade Making History episodes with Fred Armisen as Tesla, and yes, eventually what he’s doing, fitness-wise, to stay alive. Plus: Gabrus has started on the GLP-1’s, and Pally discovered Tim Robinson (Tim does NOT like it when he says this). Follow Shonk @seanclements on Insta Join the Hollywood Handbook And Friends Patreon! Full video episodes available HERE. Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded December 9, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles Special thanks to Brendan Byrnes Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Zepbound, Wegovy, Wang Chung, Ben Rogers, Ike Barinholtz, fat calipers, LL Bean, Connecticut, Leonardo DiCaprio, detox ward, sobriety, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Making History, Solo, Tim Robinson, Al Capone, Mila Kunis, M+Power By Her For Her, SmartLess Mobile, Fred Armisen, Tesla, MTV’s Spring Break House Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryEat Pray Hablo (Catch-up Special)
Jan 2900:52:37Summary readyHosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally haven’t seen each other since last year, and since Pally booked a new job they may not see each other in person for a bit yet, so they hopped on the old video conferencing app for an epic catch-up. They’ll talk about Jon’s mood-altering Christmas in Mexico, apologize for having to drop our show at SF Sketchfest this year, compare notes on Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, and more. Plus: Gabrus and Jack Black’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood? And Mount Pallymore has taken a hit recently, time to offer up some sincere RIPs. Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded January 18, 2026 across the information superhighwayStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryThat’s So Pluto (w/ Aliza Kelly)
Jan 2200:52:57Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally want to study ALL the martial arts, so they sit down with author and astrologer Aliza Kelly to find out how astrology can better help them understand themselves (spoiler alert: lotta bullseyes getting hit in this episode lol). Aliza has prepared their full birth charts, and she’ll take them through step-by-step, highlighting Gabrus’ love of adventure and Scorpios, and Pally’s love of Phish and fish. Follow Aliza on InstaCheck out Horoscope Weekly anywhere you get your podcasts! Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded October 14, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Casey HolfordStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: astrology, horoscopes, birth charts, kung fu, monkey style, ayahuasca, gaslighting, therapy, the East River, 90210, The Babysitter’s Club, Aquarius, Pisces, archivist, COVID, Zoom, Tropic Of Capricorn, Tropic Of Cancer, solstice, daddy stuff, 1982, Thriller, ET, boy astrology, Scorpio, past lives, astrocartography, Phish, cardinal signs, fixed signs, mutable signs, Chico’s, death charts, Pixies, Roxy Music, Halloween playlists Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOld Bones & Foot Stuff (w/ Julie Klausner)
Jan 1500:58:22Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, we are in a New York State Of Mind as hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their good friend and NYC staple Julie Klausner (How Was Your Week?, Double Threat with Tom Scharpling, Difficult People) to discuss morning routines, kugels vs casseroles, Zoom trainers, Robert Redford, Billy Joel, and any other food or pop culture that comes to mind. Plus, Pally has been wounded by a single cigarette, and Gabrus wants to learn to throw any food item away. Note: at six minutes into Act 3, Pally blows his nose in a spectacularly unsettling way, should you wish to Skip 15. Follow Julie on InstaCheck out How Was Your Week? and Double Threat with Julie Klausner and Tom Scharpling Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded October 14, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Casey HolfordStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: chopped cheese, cheesesteak, Mitch Mitchell, Carl Tart, Zach Cherry, Stavros Halkias, LAV, Patti LuPone, seltzer, Tom Hanks, Jay Leno, Robert Redford, deli, latte, turkey bacon (gotta burn it to a crisp), casserole, Doritos, flights, Bosch, Eggs On A Plane, weightlifting, Pilates, Pornhub, tendonitis, WikiFeet, resistance band, Las Vegas, Maltesers, SodaStream, BRITA, Billy Joel, Amy Sedaris Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryZorb Whippit (w/ Eric Andre)
Jan 801:00:17Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their good friend, the hilarious Eric Andre (The Eric Andre Show, Bad Trip, Disenchantment) to discuss drugs, pranks, drugs, Larry King, drugs, mental health, drugs, and drugs. Plus, news about the Street Fighter movie, and also: Adam Palatable! Follow Eric @ericfuckingandre on InstaCheck out his podcast Bombing With Eric Andre HERE. Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded November 11, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Casey HolfordStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Geese, IDLES, Wet Leg, Fontaines DC, Notre Dame vs Navy, tailgating, Larry King, Canter’s, Langer’s, Nate’n Al’s, James Adomian, DJ Khaled, Bad Grandpa, exercise, therapy, nitrous, autism, Dave Attell, PCP, Dr Steven Pally, quaaludes, Hamilton Morris, Owen Wilson, bath salts, DEA, You Will Die: The Burden Of Modern Taboos, testosterone, Lechon, Charlie Sheen, Street Fighter, Jason Momoa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummarySets & Seasonality (w/ Cody Rigsby)
Jan 100:59:38Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with a real celebrity - it’s Cody Rigsby from Peloton, who they only know parasocially from a little screen! Cody talks about moving from dance to fitness, learning the power of being silly, New Year’s resolutions, and what kind of workouts a fitness instructor does when he’s not working. Plus, what do our listeners want to be called (we know Deadheads is taken)? And is there still a pathway to the concubines? Follow Cody @codyrigsby on InstaCheck out his new podcast Tactful Pettiness with Andrew Chappelle HERE. Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded November 11, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Casey HolfordStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: pagan, gluten, 2030, Jeff Goldblum, yakitori, aura, judgement, North Carolina, New York, cross-training, Peloton Tread, Barry’s Boot Camp, Rockettes, Washington Heights, The Box, burlesque, Britney Spears, v02 Max, Jen Sherman, Mr Big, Dr Steven Pally, Long Island, Bonnie’s, Bernie’s, Dry January, consistency, Victoria’s Secret, weightlifting, protein, radical acceptance Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryGetting Fits, Getting Fit (w/ Andrew Chen)
Dec 2500:51:40Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with one of Adam’s good friends and style inspirations, fashion designer Andrew Chen (co-founder of 3sixteen), to talk about designing clothes that work for all types of bodies, getting into running in your 40s, how hard the boss can be when you’re self-employed, and, above all else, getting that work in (whatever this might mean). Plus, Adam’s bar mitzvah was too alternative for the squares, and we get a new phone check-in at the end of the episode to find out how Andrew did running the full New York Marathon! Follow Andrew @andrew3sixteen on InstaCheck out 3sixteen to cop Andrew’s fits (it’s frighteningly easy) Check out Producer Devon’s new record Blame It On My Zodiac on Bandcamp, or anywhere you stream your music! Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded March 12, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York City, outro recorded at SiriusXM studios in Los Angeles on December 9, 2025.Special thanks to Jared O’ConnellStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: breakfast, vitamins, fashion, style, 40s, kids, routine, beer, running, trainers, being cool, R.E.M., Rage Against The Machine, bar mitzvah, Marvel Comics, half marathon, pinched nerve, PokeGym, running on vacation, Saucony, rock climbing, World’s Fair, Oakley, Hoka, jorts, full marathon, hamstrings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryCreatinis & Collagen (w/ Dan Levy)
Dec 1800:52:59Summary readySeason’s Greetings, listeners! On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally catch up about holiday stress before sitting down with one of their more handsome and jacked friends, writer/comedian Dan Levy (Indebted, Mulaney, The Goldbergs) to talk about keeping a fitness routine going while touring, Instagram workout detectives, TRT, and being dads with three kids. Plus, several of the least expected celebrity encounters ever, and Dan tells a story so intense that the phrase “secondhand embarrassment” barely covers it. Follow Dan @danlevyshow on Insta Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded February 6, 2025 at The Comedy Store in Los AngelesSpecial thanks to Lee Nason and Brian BaldingerStaying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne HarrisEngineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the musicAssociate producer and video editor is Maddie McCannExecutive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Christmas, Hanukkah, Daylight Savings, UTA, Porsche, Zoom general, Planet Fitness, Stone Island, Tommy Bahama, Costco, steroids, Batman, Tren, Ozempic, Dax Shepard, creatine, nootropic, couples therapy, Ed Begley Jr Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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