Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo – Episode 0036
Guests: Sheri Ciprane & Alex Tomaselli
Date: August 17, 2025
Episode Overview
On this episode of Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo, Zac is joined by comedians Sheri Ciprane and Alex Tomaselli for a hilarious and unfiltered morning radio ride full of weird news, wild personal stories, and off-the-wall comedy. With Zac on the road at the Gathering of the Juggalos, the episode is pre-taped but is packed with trademark chaos—featuring everything from mutant rats and NYC street stories to strip club tales, Florida mugshots guessing games, and a deep dive into alcohol and voyeurism.
Key Discussion Points & Notable Segments
1. Introductions & Plugs (00:32–03:00)
- Zac introduces his guests: Sheri Ciprane of Pimp Daddy Podcast and Alex Tomaselli of Super Sally Joe’s.
- Quick promo for their live dates and Zac’s upcoming tour.
2. Monster Rats & Urban Pest Stories (04:13–09:18)
- Discussion about a 22-inch-long rat found by pest control in England.
- Jokes about the rat being a “young master splinter” and rodent evolution during the pandemic.
- Zac details local New York rat experiences and riffing on horror movie references.
- “My street at night, they're just crossing... like black guys do in the afternoon. They don’t care if cars are coming.” — Zac [06:36]
- Tangents into horror flicks (Creepshow, Trilogy of Terror), and Zac’s eccentric uncle’s love of cult classics.
Timestamped Moment:
[06:16] Zac: “People think that the pandemic really fucked up… made rats really aggressive because a lot of the restaurants… closed… So became like a Lord of the Flies.”
3. Uncles, White Treasures & Wild Road Stories (09:15–12:16)
- Zac reminisces about “Uncle Angelo” and his wild antics (e.g., fighting a goose, picking up Playboy Playmates).
- “He had stars tattooed on his knuckles so when he punched you, you saw stars before and after.” — Zac [09:15]
- Both guests contribute tales of old New York, uncles, and family misfits.
4. Strip Clubs: Then and Now (10:48–13:37)
- Sheri goes solo to “Pumps” in Brooklyn; awkwardness and strip club culture.
- Discussion about tipping etiquette, club “wokeness”, and classic NYC strip joints.
- Differentiating between “Pumps” and “Lucky’s”—the flashier, grittier venues.
[12:00] Zac: “You could be just taking your jacket off and a girl will be like, where’s my tip? And be like, I just sat down!”
5. Sex Positivity, Toys, and ‘Womanizer’ Talk (12:58–16:44)
- Zac compliments Sheri’s “thirst trap” after Ozempic weight loss; playful banter about body confidence.
- Introduction to sex toys—specifically, the “Womanizer” and how technology has changed bedroom expectations.
- “Your mouth cannot do that. It just… you just can’t.” — Sheri [14:13]
- Gender comparisons on sex tech, the “chasing the dragon” of orgasm, and anecdotes about sex injuries.
6. Piercings, Group Hookups, and Live Sex Tales (17:08–22:27)
- Zac recounts letting girls pierce his nipple in exchange for watching them hook up.
- Group sex on a Brooklyn rooftop, a protestor-turned-spectator, and getting woken up by police after public sex.
- “She went, ‘I’m gonna go to bed.’ Did I out-alpha her while having sex with her friends?” — Zac [22:12]
7. Aging, Erections, and Tales from the Road (22:47–24:35)
- Zac and Alex on the “hard-on” transformation through aging.
- Road diets, stopping at racist hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and nostalgia for their degenerate youth.
8. Murder Dogs: Police K9 Misbehavior (24:41–31:06)
- Recap of a video showing an NYPD funeral where a police dog attacks a bystander.
- Satirical takes on “Murder Dogs” segment.
- Riffs about dogs needing body cams for accountability, airport dog presence, and shoe removal at TSA.
- “I think it was to get people controlled. And now that we’re standing there in our socks like assholes.” — Zac [28:22]
9. Florida Roulette: Mugshot Guessing Game (32:05–42:18)
- Fun and dark “Florida Roulette”: guessing why random, wild-looking people from Orlando mugshots were arrested.
- Hilarious misjudgments and surprises: neglect of a child, dealing in stolen property, practicing medicine without a license, and domestic battery.
- “She was booked for 20 charges of practicing medicine without a license.” — Shannon [41:34]
10. Sex Worker Hypotheticals & Porn Preferences (44:38–47:44)
- Panel fantasizes about their “ideal” sex worker (body types, races, etc.)
- Honest admission of “wanting what we can’t have” in relationships and porn preferences.
- “I always want the... yeah, it’s human nature.” — Alex [45:27]
11. Aging & The Harshness of Time (47:51–50:43)
- Reflecting on running into former lovers who have aged drastically.
- Stories about demanding exes, early morning food requests, and microwave “rules”.
12. Drinking Madness: Malort, Johnny Brings a Bar & Liquor Stories (51:12–58:03)
- Zac’s horror at drinking “Malort”, a notorious bitter Chicago liqueur.
- “It tastes like wood. You’re eating a tree, and imagine the burn of high volume liquor.” — Zac [51:50]
- “Johnny Brings a Bar”: a friend with a portable bar in his trunk and his “Johnny Five” shot challenge.
- Panel argues over the worst liquor combinations for the ultimate bar bet.
- “Shannon, what would be your strategy?”—Zac [55:20]
13. Creepy Showers, Voyeurism, and Apartment Peeping (58:22–64:35)
- Airbnb renters find a mysterious window/opening in their shower, likely designed for spying.
- Zac and guests debate the ethics and commonality of city voyeurism.
- “There’s an allure to it though, where they know they’ve been… they like it.” — Alex [60:33]
- Office reminiscences—telemarketing paper magazines in 2013 and across-the-street window peeping.
Memorable Quotes
- Zac (on rats):
“They got more aggressive because there were no more restaurants. They got access to like unlimited food… So I think now we’re getting like these big aggressive rats.” [06:17] - Alex (on bringing weird things to pawn shops):
“I pawned it again… It was bad.” [36:36] - Sheri (on strip clubs):
“I want to be able to pick a girl up and throw her around a little bit.” [45:10] - Zac (on alcohol):
“I like shitty bourbon. Like, give me an Old Crow… If someone else is paying, Maker's Mark.” [56:58] - Alex (on voyeurism):
“If it’s open and there’s no one on the street with me, I’ll be looking. Like, what’s going on in there?” [61:02] - Zac (on peeping):
“For me, it's hotels. When you're across from another hotel and you could just… I'll stand there like a pig…” [61:18]
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Guest intros & plugs: 00:32–03:00
- Monster rat story: 04:13–09:18
- Uncle Angelo tales: 09:15–12:16
- NYC strip club culture: 10:48–13:37
- Sex toys talk: 13:37–16:44
- Group sex/piercings: 17:08–22:27
- Aging/erection chat: 22:47–24:35
- Murder Dogs segment: 24:41–31:06
- Florida mugshot game: 32:05–42:18
- Sex worker discussions: 44:38–47:44
- Exes & nostalgia: 47:51–50:43
- Liquor & Johnny Brings a Bar: 51:12–58:03
- Creepy showers & voyeurism: 58:22–64:35
Tone and Style
The episode is classic Morning Zoo—crude, mischievous, and loaded with zany asides. Zac is self-deprecating but cocky, his guests are playful and unfiltered, and everyone riffs hard. There’s constant laughter, irreverent sexual banter, and a celebratory air of “weirdos riffing in a studio” that makes the episode feel like a raucous, warm hang among old friends.
For listeners who skipped the episode, this summary captures its anarchic spirit and most memorable moments—minus the ads and intros.
