Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank

Ron Bennington joins me on today's episode to talk about interview style and his series Unmasked. Ron is someone whose style of interviewing I've always admired, it seemed fitting to have him on this episode.   All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/ • Oct 21: Bensalem, PA • Nov 02: Minneapolis, MN • Nov 01: Omaha, NE • Nov 03: Madison, WIi • Nov 04: Chicago, IL • Nov 05: Iowa City, IA • Nov 09: Kansas City, MO • Nov 07: Tulsa, OK • Nov 09: Kansas City, MO • Nov 10: Louisville, KY • Nov 11: Indianapolis, IN • Nov 12: St. Louis, MO • Nov 13: Ft. Wayne, IN • Feb 02: Boston, MA • Feb 03: Foxwoods, CT For more Ron Bennington: https://benningtonshow.com/#Links   The Music: Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star Talk Talk- Talk Talk The Doors - The End Simple Minds - Don’t You Forget About Me  

Continuing the Jew Special Commentary now in Romania! We dive into the last few bits of my special Jew on my Youtube now. If you're listening stick around till the end and you can hear all the songs on my Edinburough playlist while I was running this hour of material there!   All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/   The Music: Go Down Moses- Louis Armstrong  Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Losing My Religion - REM Kleinkunst - Fiva One of Us - Joan Osborne Hava Nagila - Dick Dale Mordecai - Josh Williams Common People - William Shatner

I've done a lot of these commentaries over the years and I've found them to be incredibly interesting as a fan of comedy and useful as a comedian. Today I'm gonna break down the first half of my latest masterpiece Jew. This one might be one you wanna watch cause I actually have the rights to play the special on youtube!   All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/   The Music: Kleinkunst-Fiva Mordecai- Josh Williams

Dave Smith came over for the State of the Union! Dave breaks down what the hell is going on in America and around the world in our annual Skeptic Tank State of The Union, which is usually done in the beginning of the year.  It's always a great conversation with Dave and this time is no different. It's a long one, almost five hours. I hope you enjoy! For more Ari: All upcoming shows & tickets: The Wrong Side of History Tour is on sale now! TICKETS // Follow on Instagram // Official Website For more Dave: Dave Smith Official Website  @theproblemdavesmith - Instagram  @ComicDaveSmith - Twitter  YouTube  The Music: Chuck Berry - Living in the USA Sex Pistols - Holiday in the Sun NOFX - The Idiots are Taking Over Lana Del Rey - National Anthem   Thanks to our sponsor Sheath Underwear! use code "Ari" for 20% off your order at sheathunderwear.com 

Geoffrey Asmus or The Only Funny White Guy (Keep an eye out for his new special on Youtube) joins me to talk about war and the military. He's never been in the military and he's never been to war but he is truly fascinated by it and knows a lot of shit.   For More Ari: All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/   For more Geoffrey: Instagram See him on tour You're An Idiot Podcast https://youreanidiot.libsyn.com/website    The Music: War Pigs by Black Sabbath, Cake, Sarah King, and T- Pain   Thanks to our sponsor YoKratom home of the $60 Kilo!

Andy Haynes came in to talk to me about his job as a mover. He became a mover the day he moved to New York and was doing it throughout the pandemic. It turns out lots of comics do it because of the flexibility and cash under the table. Plus you get a pretty good workout. For more Ari: The Wrong Side of History Tour pre-sale starts this Wednesday April 26! Use code EVIL.  All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/ Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   For more Andy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/  Upcoming shows & more: ​​https://linktr.ee/imandyhaynes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/imandyhaynes  The Music: Movin Out- Billy Joel Move it Move it- The Mad Stuntman Movin' On Up- The Jefferson's Theme Song Gonna Move- Paul Pena

Five-time Grammy winner Pete Schickele is unknown to many but if you were a comic in the 90s you may know him as the guy who beat you out for a Grammy. Danny Polishchk brought this story to my attention and it is just wild. We go on a deep dive into who the fuck this Peter Schickele guy even is.   For more Ari:   All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/ Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   For more Danny: Danny Polishchuk - @dannyjokes  Danny Polishchuk - Linktree  The boyscast - @theboyscastwithryanlong  The Boyscast with Ryan Long | Patreon    The Music: PDQ Bach: Music for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion- Peter Schickele  Dice- Andrew Dice Clay Wild Thing- Sam Kinison   

Fellow Maryland-er Ryan Sickler and I were able to fill up a whole podcast episode just about Maryland. It's the state where we both grew up and have two very different versions of it. Ryan also has a brand new special out called "Lefty's Son" now on youtube! Go check it out and support unfiltered standup comedy.    For more Ari: All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/ Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   Watch Ryan’s new special available now! Lefty's Son - Full Special: https://bit.ly/leftys_son    Instagram: @ryansickler  Twitter: @ryansickler  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rsickler  Upcoming shows & more: https://www.ryansickler.com/    Listen and Subscribe: The HoneyDew Podcast  Check out more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew  The Music: Turnstile- Holiday Maryland, My Maryland Wye Oak- Watching the Waiting Joan Jett & The Blackhearts- I Hate Myself for Loving You   Thanks to our sponsor

Big Jay Oakerson made me pick him up at the airport as my last responsibility as producer (Jewish term) of his new standup special, Dog Belly. I’m so proud of him. The special is amazing. I still find his fashion and musical tastes to be problematic but his standup is among the best in the world.    For more Ari: All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/ Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   For more Jay: Upcoming shows: https://www.bigjaycomedy.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigjayoakerson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigjayoakerson  Subscribe & watch DOG BELLY! https://www.youtube.com/@bigjayoakerson  The Music: Hound Dog- Elvis Presley  Drive My Car- The Beatles  LaGuardia Drivin- The Kinks    Thanks to YoKratom for sponsoring this episode! Head to YoKratom.com home fo the $60 Kilo!

Mike Vecchione has a new special out now called "The Attractives" but before he did standup, Mike was a teacher for some rough and tough kids in Philly. He molded and shaped America's wild youth and he's here to tell me all about it.   For more Ari: All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   For more Mike: Watch The Attractives Follow Mike   The Music: Coolio- Gangsters Paradise  Big Sean- I don't Fuck With You Blue Oyster Bar theme Pink Floyd- Another Brinck in the Wall   Thanks to our sponsor https://www.microdose.com/ use code "Ari" for FREE shipping and 30% off your order

Joe and Henry came over to kill some time with me before we all headed to the Whit Reaper concert. A natural way to kill time is by talking about all the weird times you've had in strip clubs across the country. Enjoy.   For more Ari: Appearing Live: New York City – March 24 @ The Beacon! https://bit.ly/ari-beacon All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   For more Joe List: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy/ Upcoming shows and more: https://www.comedianjoelist.com/  For more Henry Phillips: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henlips/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/henryphillips    The Music: 2 Chainz- I Love Them Strippers Motley Crue- Girls Girls Girls White Reaper- Daisies  Mason Jennings- Duluth   Thanks to our sponsor Sheath Underwear! Become a legend and use code "Ari" to save 20% off at SheathUnderwear.com   

Phil Hanley is an expert on the Grateful Dead. Deadheads they call themselves, and he came over to clue me in on why this band is so awesome. They've got drugs, good music, and cool fans. What else could you want?   For more Ari: Appearing Live: New York City – March 24 @ The Beacon! https://bit.ly/ari-beacon All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   See Phil live: https://bit.ly/philhanley  Watch Ooh La La: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJ245Q4mGk  Stay up to date on upcoming shows & more: https://www.philhanley.com/email-list  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PhilMHanley/    The music: The Grateful Dead- Truckin' The Grateful Dead- Ripple The Grateful Dead- Terrapin Station The Grateful Dead- Touch of Grey   Thank you to our sponsor YoKratom.com home of the $60 Kilo!

Dan Soder drove with me to Vancouver after our show in Seattle and we had a great time doing some not-so-legal things! Can I get more dangerous than podcasting and driving? Listen to find out!   For more Ari: Appearing Live: New York City – March 24 @ The Beacon! https://bit.ly/ari-beacon All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/ For more Dan:  https://www.dansoder.com/tour  https://www.instagram.com/dansoder/  https://twitter.com/DanSoder    The Music: Big Yavo- Hot Box Sl2mm- Until Next Time Bryan Adams- So Happy It Hurts Arcade Fire- Keep The Car Running   Thanks to our sponsor! Head to AthleticGreens.com/Ari for a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs with your order!

Ryan O'Neill and I spent some time in Salt Lake City with Brent the Liftie! Brent is a lift operator in Salt Lak City and he gave us the scoop on what it's like and showed us a good time on the mountain.   For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/ Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL For more Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanoneillcomedy/  Danish & O’Neill:  Check out Beach Cops on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/beachcops  The Music: Lift Me Up- Rihanna Lift Me Up- Five Finger Death Punch Lift Me Up- Yes Take Me to the Mountaintop- Malaco Into The Night- Royal Bliss

Kevin Ryan and H. Foley came over to talk about some of the first jobs they ever had, which led to a great conversation with the garbage guys about working at country club golf courses. Who do you think would be better at golf?   For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL    Follow Are You Garbage: https://www.instagram.com/areyougarbage/  Live Shows: https://linktr.ee/AreYouGarbage  Subscribe & Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@AreYouGarbage  Thank you to our new sponsor Athletic Greens! Visit Athleticgreens.com/Ari and get 1 month free of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your purchase   The Music: Kenny Loggins- I'm Alright The Yardbirds- Stealing Stealing Uriah Heep- Stealin Jimmy Buffett- Peanut Butter Conspiracy 

The Coward of Gramercy and Israel Palestine expert Andy Haynes came over to talk with me about the conflict even though I had no logical points on the matter.   For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL    For More Andy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/  Upcoming shows & more: ​​https://linktr.ee/imandyhaynes  Twitter: https://twitter.com/imandyhaynes    The Music: MC Abdul- Palestine T Bone Burnett- Palestine, Texas Woody Guthrie- The Many and the Few Tricky- My Palestine Girl   Thank you to Yokratom! Home of the $60 Kilo and loyal sponsor for 3 years!  

Colum Tyrrell and Nate Marshall joined me in Pittsburgh where we talked about our bathroom fails and favorites in between shows.. in the bathroom.    For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL    Nate Marshall: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsThatNateM  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthatnatemarshall/    For more Colum Tyrrell: https://www.instagram.com/columtyrrell/  https://twitter.com/columtyrrell  https://www.youtube.com/c/ColumTyrrell  https://www.patreon.com/columtyrrell      The Music: Meet me in the Bathroom- The Strokes Just Do It- The James Malik She Came in Through The Bathroom Window- The Beatles Mirror in the Bathroom- The English Beat Flushed From the Bathroom of Your Heart- Johnny Cash

Rick Glassman is pure magic. Not only is he the most interesting man in podcasting, he’s also a recovering dork who played Magic the Gathering for as many as 87 hours a week. Rick came over to Skeptic Tank Studios to boss my editor around and tell me all about the game that made Dungeons and Dragons quake in their elven boots. For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/ Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL  Follow Rick for more: Instagram Twitter Watch Take Your Shoes Off Podcast!  https://www.rickglassman.com/  https://www.youtube.com/rickglassman  The Music: It's Magic- Pilot Revenge of the Nerds Do You Believe in Magic- The Lovin' Spoonful Sea Change- Beck

Paul Virzi is a great comic but he's also kind of a Guido. Paying for meals is a guido thing. Saying "The Joshua Tree" is a Guido thing. Keeping your car SUPER clean...That's a Guido thing.   For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL    Upcoming shows & tickers: https://paulvirzi.com/  Watch Nocturnal Admissions on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81605956    The Music: Mambo Italiano- Bete Midler Zooma Zooma Baca La- Louis Prima That's Amore- Dean Martin Be Italian- Fergie   Thanks to our sponsor YoKratom home of the $60 Kilo!

Tim Brown is a Free Diving instructor I met during my time in Guatemala over the holidays. He's a 21-year-old kid from Australia who decided one day that he wanted to try free diving and now he's teaching tourists how to do it in Lake Atitlan, a gorgeous lake in Guatemala.  For more Ari: Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/   Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL    Tim Brown Freedive Atitlan - Lake Atitlan, Guatemala https://www.instagram.com/freediveatitlan/    The Music: Beyond the Sea- Bobby Darin Lake of Fire- Nirvana Holy Diver- Pat Boone Black Water-  The Doobie Brothers