The Pete and Sebastian Show – Episode 636: "Secret Life of the Tour"

Release Date: January 7, 2025
Hosts: Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco
Description: Two A-list comedians, Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco, share their hilarious and insightful experiences from life on tour, blending personal anecdotes with sharp comedic observations.

1. Return to the Podcast

After a significant hiatus, Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco welcome listeners back to "The Pete and Sebastian Show." Their camaraderie and chemistry are immediately evident as they dive into recent experiences.

• Pete: "Now, the audience doesn't know this, but we've been hanging out now for what, I'd say six weeks solid." [01:17]

2. Life on Tour: Roadies and Traditions

a. The 'Grave Guy'

Pete introduces a unique roadie known as the "Grave Guy," whose peculiar hobby involves visiting and maintaining the graves of famous personalities wherever the tour stops.

• Pete: "There's a guy who's one of the roadies on this tour... he likes to find graves of famous people and cleans them up to show a little respect." [03:20]

• Sebastian: "I can't authorize that. He wants to take a rental car to go see dead people. I can't do anything with that." [03:18]

b. Smelly Microphones and Tour Incidents

Sebastian recounts an incident in Des Moines, Iowa, where the entire arena smelled strongly of pot during his set, leading to humorous speculation about its source.

• Sebastian: "I start chucking the rock, put the rocks on this stuff... Who's putting rocks on this guy's grave?" [05:06]

• Sebastian: "In the middle of my set, I even asked the audience to go, do you guys smell pot? And they're like, yes." [07:21]

• Pete: "I thought maybe Pete's in. In the outside. And it was coming through the tunnel." [09:49]

3. Reentering Family Life Post-Tour

a. Adjusting to Home Life

The hosts discuss the challenges of readjusting to family dynamics after being away on tour, highlighting the balancing act between personal time and family responsibilities.

• Sebastian: "I've been floating in space for a while. I gotta get used to putting my feet on the ground here." [12:49]

• Pete: "Have you ever done that in your life? Even for a family member, like, cleaned a grave?" [05:22]

b. Holiday Season Challenges

They delve into the stresses of the holiday season, particularly from the perspective of maintaining family harmony amidst busy schedules.

• Pete: "She says, I can't wait for it to be over. And that's what the friend says. When you say that, you're ruining it for me." [16:12]

• Sebastian: "Christmas time... it's incredibly busy for her as a mom, as a wife." [15:03]

4. Touring Anecdotes

a. Epsom Salt and Bath Time

Pete shares his newfound tradition of bringing Epsom salts on tour to alleviate his back issues, leading to humorous exchanges about the practicality of carrying large bags of salts.

• Pete: "I'm carrying around a four-pound bag... It was getting really frustrating when there are no tubs." [22:22]

• Sebastian: "I put the whole bag in there. I feel like I'm in the Dead Sea when I'm in a bathtub." [22:59]

b. Traveling with Meat Sticks

The conversation shifts to John, a long-time roadie who brings homemade beef jerky on tour, providing a savory yet comical element to their travel stories.

• Sebastian: "John kills his own food... And he made beef jerky out of it. It saved me when I was starving." [25:40]

• Pete: "I took the toenail clippers and used that file to peel the jerky." [27:06]

c. Hotel Room Stories

Pete narrates his awkward experiences with hotel room visits, including interactions with fellow travelers that blend humor with the oddities of tour life.

• Pete: "I try to get all the meat off the floor. You don't know... How did that guy eat a drumstick in the bathtub?" [28:32]

• Sebastian: "I saw an open suitcase on the bed... I'm out." [29:34]

5. Travel Tips and Packing Stories

The hosts exchange tips on efficient packing and handling in-flight challenges, peppered with their characteristic humor.

• Pete: "I packed my whole bag. I put the tweezers in between the boots... It was an Easter egg hunt finding my toothpaste." [38:11]

• Sebastian: "If you're car to car, you gotta roll, you gotta have the wheels rolling." [20:00]

6. TV Show Recommendations

Towards the episode's end, Pete and Sebastian share their favorite TV show recommendations, catering to diverse tastes.

• Sebastian: "Highly recommend Lioness on Paramount Plus. It's a war thing where a group tries to infiltrate a terrorist organization." [41:14]

• Pete: "Take a look at Carry On starring Jason Bateman. It's all about an airport." [42:22]

7. Patreon and Show Updates

Concluding the episode, they discuss their Patreon page, offering exclusive content and engaging more intimately with their dedicated listeners.

• Sebastian: "We have a Patreon page where we give you one extra episode a month... it's five bucks a month." [47:26]

• Pete: "I plan to make more of an effort now that we have a little bit more downtime." [48:56]

Notable Quotes

• Pete: "If you share the royalties, it's a form of flattery." [07:35]

• Sebastian: "Stealing and trying to rollback to see if I can get back in." [Not directly quoted but implied in discussion]

• Pete: "Nobody's getting rich off this stuff. It's just a thing that we like to do for the people who have been with us for 12 years." [49:01]

Key Takeaways

• Tour Life Insights: The episode provides a candid glimpse into the less glamorous aspects of life on tour, including quirky roadies and unexpected incidents.

• Balancing Family and Career: Pete and Sebastian highlight the emotional and logistical challenges of maintaining family relationships amidst the demands of touring.

• Humorous Anecdotes: From dealing with smelly microphones to unconventional hotel habits, the hosts infuse humor into their real-life experiences, making for an entertaining listen.

• Community Engagement: By promoting their Patreon and sharing personal recommendations, they foster a stronger connection with their audience.

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