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Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Hosted by Andrew Santino · EN
Comedian Andrew Santino interviews friends in and out of the entertainment industry as they reflect on deviant stories of their past; while sipping whiskey. Available on all streaming services and Spotify.
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Phil Hanley's life as a dyslexic wordsmith | Whiskey Ginger
Jan 1601:00:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and writer Phil Hanley for a sharp, funny conversation about stand-up, writing, and why precision matters more than volume in comedy. They talk about Phil’s book Spellbound, the discipline behind joke construction, crowd work that actually works, and how subtlety can hit just as hard as chaos. It’s a comic-to-comic episode loaded with insight, laughs, and real stand-up shop talk. Rest in peace Bob Weir. Phil Hanley’s book: Spellbound Phil Hanley’s website & tour dates: https://www.philhanley.com In this episode: • Writing jokes with intention and restraint • The balance between crowd work and prepared material • How Spellbound came together • Santino and Phil break down what separates good comics from great ones #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #PhilHanley #Spellbound #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #Comedians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Charlie Berens is Milwaukee's Finest | Whiskey Ginger
Jan 901:21:16Tap to summarizeWelcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, writer, and Midwest legend Charlie Berens for a hilarious conversation about regional comedy, family, work ethic, and why being “nice” can still absolutely destroy on stage. They dig into Charlie’s brand-new stand-up special Neighborly, now out on YouTube, the stories behind the hour, and how leaning into where you’re from can turn into a massive comedy career. 🎥 Watch Charlie Berens’ new special Neighborly (out now on YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zqv-yKgUbCA&t=44s 🎤 See Charlie Berens live & tour dates: https://www.charlieberens.com 🎧 Check out Charlie’s podcast “Cripescast.” #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #CharlieBerens #Neighborly #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #comedians SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR SQUARESPACE USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://squarespace.com/whiskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Ryan Sickler Talks Comedy, Family & Real Life | Whiskey Ginger
Jan 200:57:17Tap to summarizeWelcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, podcaster, and storyteller Ryan Sickler for a hilarious and honest conversation about comedy, family, growing up, and turning real life into unforgettable stand-up. They talk about Sickler’s brand-new stand-up special Live & Alive, the stories behind the hour, life on the road, and why vulnerability is still one of the most powerful tools in comedy. 🎥 Watch Ryan Sickler’s new special Live & Alive (out now on YouTube):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMGWVyM2NJo 🎧 Check out Ryan’s podcast “The HoneyDew”🎤 See Ryan Sickler live: https://www.ryansickler.com In this episode:• The making of Live & Alive and how the hour came together• Turning pain and chaos into laughs without losing honesty• Santino and Sickler swap stories, family moments, and comedy lessons Drop a comment with your favorite moment from Live & Alive. #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #RyanSickler #LiveAndAlive #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #Comedians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Kerryn Feehan
Dec 19Tap to summarizeAndrew Santino sits down with comedian, writer, and podcaster Kerryn Feehan for a sharp, unfiltered conversation about stand-up, dating chaos, internet backlash, and leaning all the way into your comedic voice. They talk about Kerryn’s brand-new stand-up special Kerryn Feehan: Don’t Serve Me, finding confidence onstage, dealing with online noise, and why honesty in comedy still scares people more than it should. 🎥 Watch Kerryn’s new special: Don’t Serve Me 👉 https://of.tv/v/ryedu 🎧 Check out Kerryn’s podcast “OnlyFeehans” 📱 Follow Kerryn Feehan: https://www.instagram.com/kerrynfeehan In this episode: • Breaking down Don’t Serve Me and how the hour came together • The difference between being provocative and being honest • Santino & Kerryn swap stories about crowds, critics, and confidence • Why comedy careers rarely look the way you planned them Drop a comment with your favorite moment from Kerryn’s special. #whiskeyginger #AndrewSantino #KerrynFeehan #DontServeMe #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #Comedians ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SQUARESPACE GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://squarespace.com/whiskey 1800FLOWERS GET 40% OFF CHRISTMAS BEST SELLERS! https://1800flowers.com/whiskey ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Josh Richards
Dec 12Tap to summarizeAndrew Santino sits down with Josh Richards — creator, comedian, and entrepreneur — for a wild talk that bounces between fame, failure, and figuring out what actually matters when millions of people are watching. They get into TikTok fame, business moves, podcast drama, dating in the spotlight, and why Josh’s journey from small-town Ontario to Hollywood mogul makes zero sense (in the best way). 📱 Follow Josh Richards: https://www.instagram.com/joshrichards 💼 Check out his projects & ventures: https://www.joshrichards.ca In this episode: • How Josh flipped social-media fame into real business success • Andrew & Josh talk the dark side of virality and staying sane online • Behind the scenes of BFFs with Dave Portnoy & Bri Chickenfry • Why fame in your 20s is nothing like people think • Plenty of chaos, honesty, and laughs — Santino-style 💬 Drop a comment – The craziest social-media moment you’ve ever seen? #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #JoshRichards #ComedyPodcast #Influencer #TikTok #Entrepreneur #PodcastClips #Comedians ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS HIMS 100% ONLINE TREATMENT https://hims.com/whiskey KACHAVA USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET 15% OFF YOUR ORDER https://kachava.com MARS MEN USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY https://mengotomars.com ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Leanne Morgan
Nov 21Tap to summarizeAndrew sits down with the lovely Leanne Morgan to talk stand-up, family chaos, stage nerves, and what she’s learned headlining arenas. They dig into writing clean but savage jokes, growing a massive fanbase, and why everyday stories crush on stage. I bet they would have dated. ❤️ 🎥 Leanne's New Netflix special: Unspeakable Things: https://www.netflix.com/title/81733615 ▶️ Also check out her first Netflix hour I’m Every Woman: https://www.netflix.com/title/81636889 In this episode: • How Leanne built a career while raising a family • The shift from clubs to theaters to Netflix • Writing for heart, not shock value • Santino and Leanne trade tour stories, heckler tactics, and notes on confidence Drop a comment with your favorite Leanne bit. New episodes every week. #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #LeanneMorgan #UnspeakableThings #ImEveryWoman #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS RIDGE WALLET BLACK FRIDAY SALE GET UP TO 47% OFF! https://ridge.com HIMS 100% ONLINE TREATMENT https://hims.com/whiskey ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Sal Vulcano
Nov 7Tap to summarizeAndrew Santino sits down with Sal Vulcano — comedian, podcaster, and star of Impractical Jokers — for an episode packed with laughs, anxiety, and way too much honesty. They talk about friendship, fame, stage fright, and why Sal still second-guesses everything even after 13 seasons on TV. No punishments this time — just two comics being brutally real and cracking each other up. 🎤 See Sal Vulcano live & tour dates: https://salvulcanocomedy.com🎧 Check out Sal’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@salvulcanoofficial 💬 Drop a comment – what’s your favorite Impractical Jokers punishment of all time? #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #SalVulcano #ImpracticalJokers #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #FunnyPodcast ========================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SQUARESPACE GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://squarespace.com/whiskey MANDO USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY GET 20% OFF SITEWIDE https://shopmando.com HALLOW GET 50% OFF SITEWIDE https://hollowsocks.com ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Elle Orlando
Oct 31Tap to summarizeAndrew Santino sits down with the hilarious and unpredictable Elle Orlando to talk comedy chaos, insane audience stories, bad dates, and how she turned awkward life moments into stand-up gold. What does Santino think of the gift she brought? Tune in to find out. No whiskey this time just unfiltered honesty and nonstop laughs. 🎤 See Elle Orlando live: https://punchup.live/elleorlando In this episode: • How Elle went from open mics to viral clips overnight • The wildest crowd she’s ever dealt with • Santino and Elle trade stories about bombing, bad gigs, and weird fans • Why comedians might be the most honest (and insane) people alive 💬 Drop a comment — who’s your favorite up-and-coming comic right now? Check her out on tour! https://punchup.live/elleorlando #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #ElleOrlando #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #FunnyPodcast #Comedians #PodcastClips #FemaleComedian #TikTokComedy ======================================================== Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS HIMS 100% ONLINE TREATMENT https://hims.com/whiskey ======================================================== Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Gianni Paolo
Aug 15, 2025Tap to summarizeActor, podcaster, and all-around hustler Gianni Paolo joins Santino to talk about his rise on Power, the chaos of working with 50 Cent, and why fame doesn’t always come with a paycheck. They dive deep into acting, podcasting, blowing up on social media, and why Gianni’s done trying to be what people expect. It’s raw, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt. 🎤 Check out Gianni’s podcast and follow him for tour & guest dates 🔥 Subscribe for new Whiskey Ginger episodes every Friday 🎧 Full audio on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms 👕 Merch & tour: andrewsantino.com FOLLOW GIANNI: Instagram: @giannivpaolo TikTok: @giannivpaolo Podcast: @barelyfamouspod YouTube: Gianni Paolo FOLLOW SANTINO: Instagram: @cheetosantino TikTok: @cheetosantino #GianniPaolo #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #PowerBookII #BarelyFamous #ComedyPodcast #PowerForce #GianniPaoloPodcast ========================================================= Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BETTER HELP 10% OFF YOUR 1ST MONTH https://betterhelp.com/whiskey ======================================= Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Joe DeRosa
Aug 8, 2025Tap to summarizeJoe DeRosa joins Santino for a high-voltage episode of Whiskey Ginger to talk about stand-up, running his NYC sandwich shop, existential rage, and why he’s just done pretending to be nice. Things take a wild turn when Shane Gillis, Bobby Kelly, and Ari Shaffir all call in to stir the pot, roast Joe, and derail the entire episode in the best possible way. It’s pure chaos — and pure comedy. 🎤 Check out Joe’s latest special: I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXQR_eqfFUg 🔥 Subscribe for new Whiskey Ginger episodes every Friday 🎧 Full audio on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms 👕 Merch & tour: andrewsantino.com FOLLOW JOE: Instagram: @joederosacomedy YouTube: Joe DeRosa Comedy Joey Roses: @joeyrosesnyc FOLLOW SANTINO: Instagram: @cheetosantino TikTok: @cheetosantino #JoeDeRosa #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #ShaneGillis #BobbyKelly #AriShaffir #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy ======================================================= Sponsor Whiskey Ginger: https://public.liveread.io/media-kit/whiskeyginger SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SQUARESPACE GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://squarespace.com/whiskey KIKOFF GET YOUR FIRST MONTH FOR $1 https://getkikoff.com/whiskey HIMS 100% ONLINE TREATMENT https://hims.com/whiskey ======================================= Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino/ https://twitter.com/CheetoSantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://www.instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast https://twitter.com/whiskeygingerpodcast Produced and edited by Joe Faria https://www.instagram.com/itsjoefaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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