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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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Creatinis & 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.
SummaryAyahuasca & Alzheimer’s (w/ Elna Baker)
Dec 1101:04:09Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with the excellent Elna Baker (This American Life, The Moth, Pretty Sure I Can Fly) to talk about cults, weight loss, her extensive therapeutic drug use, and, due to a clerical error, Alzheimer’s, despite no one here being an expert in it. Plus, you’ll hear Gabrus’ famous sandwich story, cut from This American Life, and the debut of Jim Jones In The Morning. Follow Elna @elnabaker on InstaElna’s new book Pretty For A Day will be out next year, press release HERE Full video episodes available HERECheck out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded March 13, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial 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: chicken parm, infrared sauna, Alzheimer’s, psychedelics, Mormonism, Prop 8, Dungeons & Dragons, hot yoga, Bessel van der Kolk, EMDR, Ozempic, scientology, ketamine, frog poison, Rickbit, ayahuasca, Rumspringa, scleroderma, How I Met Your Mother, Westworld, mannequins, Nothing But Trouble, Las Culturistas, David Copperfield, salvia, DMT, Kim Cattrall, MDMA, Cambo, Enzo’s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryGo Find Some Failure (w/ Chris Gethard)
Dec 401:02:36Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their old mentor, friend, frenemy, bullyer, and bullyee Chris Gethard (The Chris Gethard Show, Beautiful/Anonymous, Weird NY) to talk about mental health, sobriety, their long shared history at UCB, and to relate epic tales of Gabrus and Gethard’s time together at a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym. Plus, Gabrus was part of the only perfect improv scene Chris ever saw, and yes, Gethard is an EMT now. Follow Chris @chrisgeth on InstaCheck out his clips and tour dates HERE. Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded January 22, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in New York CitySpecial 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: memorial fund, McManus, Gremlins, sobriety, John Ross Bowie, Shannon O’Neill, molly, BJJ, Dominic Dierkes, Zubaz, Jesse Falcon, fwand, bikram yoga, pyramid schemes, Jeet Kune Do, Red Hulk vs Green Hulk, Levain Bakery, EMT, UFC, ambulances Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryA Soldier For Happiness (w/ Leon Logothetis)
Nov 2700:57:28Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with Leon Logothetis, The Kindness Guy, to talk about his series The Kindness Diaries, his movie The Kindness Within: A Journey To Freedom, and his search for freedom, spirit, peace, and contentment. Don’t worry, Pally will also ask him if he’s got ayahuasca in his water bottle, and Gabrus makes two load-bearing puns. Don’t do, just be. Follow Leon @thekindnessguy on InstaWatch The Kindness Within: A Journey To Freedom on Prime Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded March 27, 2025 at Team Coco in Los AngelesSpecial thanks to Joanna Samuel and Team CocoStaying 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: Westworld, show business, spirituality, MAX, dark night of the soul, therapy, Autobiography Of A Yogi, India, New Delhi, Ganges, Buddhist, workaholism, food addiction, connection, Boston Terrier, sharing your pain, January 6, Sonic The Hedgehog, boxing, happiness through violence, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Golden Temple, love, codependency, Happiness Is A Choice, Golf GTI (For sale), Denver, Moab, Panama, Thailand, poppy seed bagel, rice pudding, Baldwin Coach Diner, Theo Von Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryGym Is Therapy, Therapy Is Gym (w/ Ben Rodgers)
Nov 2001:06:00Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their youngest-looking friend of the same age, the hilarious Ben Rodgers (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Workaholics, Ten Year Old Tom) to talk about lifting weights, partying at Drew Carey’s house, quitting drinking, therapists, found family, and novelty rugby t-shirts. Plus, Ben wants to know why our greatest scientific minds seem to mainly be working on gummy technology, and Pally met George W. Follow Ben @benrodgers on InstaFind The Action Boyz’ Patreon at ActionBoyz.biz Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded October 10, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in Los AngelesSpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Brendan ByrnesStaying 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: Mix Master Mike, run clubs, Drew Carey, The Sphere, The Eagles, Gronk, Grok, Jamaican Frasier, boxing, rugby, Dungeons & Dragons, sobriety, gummies, trainers, cross fit, Ryan Stanger, Dr Steven Pally, Anthony Atamanuik, George W Bush, Kimmel, gyms, therapy, Doctor Melfi, boundaries Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOpening Lids & Inner Kids (w/ Casey Wilson)
Nov 1301:00:42Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, it’s a Happy Endings reunion as hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their hilarious friend Casey Wilson (Black Monday, Gone Girl, Bitch Sesh) to talk about Casey’s skincare regimen, pickleball cardio, the power of Rene Russo, and exactly how much money it would take for no one to ever see you again. Plus, Gabrus tells the full story of an encounter with himselves, and Pally wants to talk Housewives. Follow Casey @caseyrosewilson on InstaCheck out Casey & Danielle’s Garbage World Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded October 10, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in Los AngelesSpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Brendan ByrnesStaying 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: skincare, hairless, dermatologist, Anthony Atamanuik, Happy Endings, Bake-Off, Nassau County Swim Champs, Nate Lang, creatine, Rene Russo, Julianna Marguiles, Bette Midler, Nightcrawler, Bryan Cranston, Melissa McCarthy, Palomino, Palladino, Bob Odenkirk, Hot Spot, David Caspe, tennis, cardio, weightlifting, Oura Ring, Hummer, Walgreens, grip strength, valium, salmon sperm, peels, burns, soft weave, the London Hotel, enneagram, ketamine, mushroom therapy, condo, marijuana, steroids, IV, Real Housewives Of Salt Lake City Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryDads & Grads (w/ Scott Aukerman)
Nov 601:01:56Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their friend and Pod Daddy Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Between Two Ferns, Austin Powers In Goldmember) to talk about becoming a dad in your 50s, how being perceived on television affects your health, whether or not you can be hot AND funny, and to really dissect the recent Riyadh Comedy Festival and how today’s “get your bag” culture is destroying entertainment. Plus, Pally doesn’t want to be photographed with the bagel, come on. Follow Scott @scottaukerman on Insta and BlueSkySubscribe to the CBBWorld Patreon, including Gabrus’ Gino Lombardo Show! Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded October 10, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in Los AngelesSpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Brendan ByrnesStaying 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: Twenty One Pilots, 21, K-Pax, TSA, pickleball, David Caspe, Casey Wilson, fatherhood, trainers, Torah, Weight Watchers, Bee Gees, pills, glasses, Paul Rudd, Sonic 2, “looking presentable,” Jess McKenna, Gino Lombardo, sarcasm literacy, Tenacious D, Bob Odenkirk, Mr Show, Danny McBride, Theo Von, Seth Rogen, Peacemaker, Action Boyz, Michael Jordan, The Offensive Show, Michael Bolton’s Big Sexy Valentine’s Day Special, SNL, Zach Galifianakis, Bill Burr, ChatGPT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryA Smokey Eye & A Whiz Whiz (w/ Stavros Halkias)
Oct 3000:57:45Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with the hilarious and thoughtful Stavros “Stavvy” Halkias (Stavvy’s World, Cum Town, Bugonia) to discuss his experience being on “The Juice,” the problem with having three years of awesome days in a row, internalized fatphobia, getting the call from Yorgos Lanthimos, and building a stand-up career out of spite. We really get into it about addiction to all kinds of things this episode, this is a good one. Follow Stavvy at Stavvy’s WorldSee Bugonia in theaters now! Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingaliveThis episode was recorded October 15, 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: Vince McMahon, Starry, beef tallow, Marriott, food noise, Yorgos Lanthimos, Sober October, Wegovy, Zepbound, seafood tower at Mastro’s, Cum Town, crowd work, therapy, Tren, SCRUFF, weed, booze, food, Liza Treyger, Bobby Kelly, Tom Papa, Venice Film Festival, The Rock Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryINTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri!
Oct 2900:07:42Summary readySay hello to the new show from SmartLess Media, I Need You Guys! Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, and Max Silvestri are comedians who have been best friends for over 20 years, and on I Need You Guys, their group chat has been made public; they’ll catch up, ask each other for advice, answer listener questions, and welcome a special guest into the chat every episode! Please enjoy this clip featuring the hilarious John Mulaney, as the crew discuss receiving gifts and being the #1 dad in the galaxy. You can call us with your etiquette question and leave a voicemail at 949-441-1231, or email us at ineedyouguysshow@gmail.com! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ineedyouguysshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch full video episodes. I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri is a production of SmartLess Media. Produced by Anne Harris, Josh Richmond and Devon Torrey Bryant. Edited by Josh, with music by Devon. Executive Producers are Gabe, Jenny and Max. Executive Producers for SmartLess Media are Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Richard Korson and Bernie Kaminski. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SummaryOnly Eggs Are Eggs (w/ Jason Mantzoukas)
Oct 2301:07:59Summary readyOn this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with their good friend and former improv teacher Jason Mantzoukas (How Did This Get Made?, Big Mouth, The Good Place) to discuss Jason’s recent back surgery, the dangers of nostalgia, sleep hygiene, how old they feel, and how you can still be addicted to your phone even without social media. Plus, Gabrus is going on a football weekend with some buddies from grade school! Jason is not on social media!Listen to How Did This Get Made HERE. Full video episodes available HERE.Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive This episode was recorded October 8, 2025 at SiriusXM studios in Los AngelesSpecial thanks to Jared O’Connell and Brendan ByrnesStaying 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: Chicago, South Bend, milemarker, Brian Huskey, Rob Corddry, Percy Jackson, Josh Gemberling, Big Mouth, Play By Play, Will Hines, Kevin Hines, allergies, trust, being present, Elks Lodge, Paul Scheer, back surgery, hashtag loose in there, Luigi Mangione, Tubthumping, night owl, Matt Fisher, Doug Moe, The Materialist, spine lengthening, hair transplants, Straight Outta Compton, Wonderwall, A Love Supreme 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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