Zac Amico’s Morning Zoo – Episode 78

Guests: Sheri Soprani & Jessica Levin
Date: January 11, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Zac Amico's Morning Zoo kicks off with classic New York chaos and camaraderie. Joined by comedians Sheri Soprani and Jessica Levin, Zac navigates wild tales of nightlife, substances, underground culture, sex parties, and unfiltered personal experiences. The trio’s chemistry keeps the banter fast and funny while exploring the absurdities of city life, the aging party scene, and outsider subcultures.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Party Culture, Substance Use & Hangover Tips

Starts ~01:30

• Opening Stories: The group shares recent stories about hangovers, failed “dry January” attempts, and coping strategies as they age out of all-night partying (01:51–03:37).
  • “My kind of woman.” – Zac to Sheri on her pre-show activities (01:34)
  • “I came home at, I believe, 9:30 in the morning.” – Zac on wild nights (02:32)
• Preferred Drinks: Transition to how choices in alcohol (tequila, whiskey, Jaeger) change with age and the reality of increasing hangover severity (03:28–04:53).
  • “I can’t do whiskey anymore. I pee the bed.” – Zac (03:37)
• Hangover Cures: Zac details his ritual with hydration powders and meticulous travel checklists, showing off the rituals of party veterans (05:01–06:19).

2. Drug Safety & Travel Paranoia

Starts ~05:37

• Drug Preparation: Sheri and Zac discuss the importance of Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and careful planning for both safety and legal reasons.
  • “It’s like having Narcan in your bag.” – Zac (05:32)
  • “I test all my cocaine.” – Sheri (05:37)
• Travel Stories: Recollections of international travel paranoia, particularly around carrying medications or substances, with anecdotes from Dubai, Mexico, and Amsterdam (10:14–16:38).
  • “They check your bag on the way in from, like, when you land.” – Sheri on Dubai (10:32)
  • “Why would you travel with this [sandwich]?” – Airport security to Zac (16:34)

3. Weird News: Island Boys Fentanyl Arrest

Starts ~07:47

• News Recap: The group reacts to the arrest of Frankie Venegas (of Island Boys fame) whose debit card was found to be dusted with fentanyl in Florida.
  • “Oh, a cut straw, you dumb schmuck.” – Zac, upon hearing the evidence (09:00)
  • “You’re gonna hit a guy on fentanyl in Florida.” – Zac, on state stereotypes (09:19)

4. Subculture & New York’s Underbelly

Starts ~24:06

• Money Laundering & Mob References: Discussion about how certain types of businesses (costume jewelry stores, liquor stores) in NYC act as fronts for criminal or laundering activity, replete with zany local color (25:00–31:09).
  • “I have never seen a human come in or out.” – Zac, about suspicious jewelry stores (26:06)
• Ethnic Groups & Culinary Authenticity: The migration of cultures in NYC neighborhoods and how they affect food (Albanians, Italians, Middle Easterners), leading to jokes about tough old ladies and mafia stereotypes.

5. Absurd News Story: Burglary, Genital Touching, and Urination

Starts ~34:44

• Story: A man in Florida reports waking up to an intruder touching his genitals and urinating on him—leading to wild speculation about consensuality, kinks, and Florida’s reputation for bizarre news (34:44–38:20).
  • “I think this was a gay hookup.” – Zac (37:12)
  • “What a loser.” – Sheri, on the convoluted story (37:41)

6. Sex Party Culture & Kink Experiences

Starts ~39:06

• Personal Stories: Sheri and Zac swap stories about chic NYC sex clubs (with security, consent rituals, and themed rooms) and adventures in BDSM and kink (39:06–45:31).
  • “It was like, finally, I get to be a girl, dude.” – Sheri, on feeling liberated at a Park Ave. sex party (40:34)
  • “The art of it. There’s an art to it.” – Zac, on S&M scene etiquette and sensation play (44:29)

7. Tattoos, NYC Subcultures & Punk Nostalgia

Starts ~47:04

• Tattoos and Generational Shifts: The group discusses why they got tattoos (or avoided them), the blue-collar tradition behind them, and NYC’s subculture legacy (various punk venues, fake ID shops, and wild nightlife).
  • “Getting a tattoo was like, holy sh*t... now, librarian has one.” – Zac (46:54)
• NYC’s Grimy Underbelly: Reminiscing over pre-gentrification NYC: dangerous McDonald's, underground venues, and how much the landscape and party culture has changed since the ‘90s and early 2000s.

8. Generational Shifts, Phones & Clubbing

Starts ~56:38

• Changing Social Behaviors: Lamenting the decline of real dancing, public making out, and live connection due to phones and social media (56:38–58:36).
  • “No one is dancing anymore, dude.” – Sheri (56:48)
  • “People have no idea how to actually live.” – Zac (57:43)
• Gen Alpha & Music: Hopeful notes that the next generation is rebelling against phones and discovering old music like Pearl Jam and Deftones (59:04–60:47).

9. Music, Woodstock, and Performers’ Authenticity

Starts ~60:58

• Music Fandom & Authenticity: Detailed recollections of Woodstock ‘99, opinions on Kid Rock’s manufactured image, and respect for true musicianship (62:03–64:32).
  • “I hate fake like that, dude. It’s all a marketing ploy.” – Sheri (62:27)
  • “There’s something about the Jack of all trades musician...” – Zac, on musician skills (64:03)

10. The Art of Eating a Banana (with Cardi B)

Starts ~70:22

• Comedic Close: The group reacts to a viral Cardi B video on “how real men should eat bananas,” joking about masculinity, overthinking, and phallic foods.
  • “You’re kind of gay if you’re a guy worrying about how a guy eats a banana or popsicle.” – Sheri (71:34)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Drunken Revelry:
  “I know who you were with. Yeah... I was actually on double secret probation for about a year from Mrs. Amico.” – Zac (01:51)
• On Making Adult Decisions:
  “I can’t do whiskey anymore. I pee the bed.” – Zac (03:37)
• International Drug Paranoia:
  “I called the consulate because I’m on depressed meds... I don’t want a Brittney Griner situation.” – Sheri (10:32)
• New York’s Criminal Underbelly:
  “If I need a goat skull and a gallon of olives, you’re good to go. I can run in any direction.” – Zac (31:46)
• Sex Party Experience:
  “It was off Park Avenue—one of those big townhouses... so many cameras, BYOB, locker room, private rooms... that made me straight that night.” – Sheri (39:26–40:34)
• On Generational Change:
  “No one is dancing anymore, dude... No one is making out in public at hardcore.” – Sheri (56:48)
• Phallic Food Anxiety:
  “You’re kind of gay if you’re a guy thinking about another guy eating a banana and popsicle, that’s on you.” – Sheri (71:34)

Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:30 – Introduction to guests; party/hangover stories
• 07:47 – The Island Boys fentanyl arrest story
• 10:32 – International drug paranoia (Dubai, Mexico)
• 24:06 – New York’s money laundering and mob activity
• 34:44 – Absurd news: man wakes up to burglary/genital touching/urination
• 39:06 – Sex party and kink stories; personal admissions
• 47:04 – Tattoos, subculture, and NYC’s grimy past
• 56:38 – Generational differences; the decline of dancing/public displays
• 59:04 – Gen Alpha’s take on Gen Z; music from the past revived
• 62:03 – Kid Rock's upbringing & music authenticity
• 70:22 – Cardi B’s banana etiquette and masculinity (comedic close)

Tone & Language

The episode maintains a raunchy, quick-witted, and irreverent tone throughout. The hosts and guests freely intersperse stories of wild nights, explicit humor, and deep-cut NYC references with self-awareness and warmth. The vibe is confessional and conspiratorial—like a comedic after-hours roundtable for grown-up weirdos.

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