The 18 dollar podcast with Chris and Ralph
Ralph and Chris are brothers talking about a variety of topics in a stream of consciousness conversation that is entertaining and engaging. Ralph is a thirty year veteran stand up comedian, writer and blogger. He has appeared in colleges and clubs all over the country working with some of the top performers in the business. Chris spent a dozen years working in radio as an on-air personality, programmer and operations manager until transitioning into higher-ed focusing on digital marketing and academic administration.
Episodes
Ralph checks in from Alaska, where a low-attendance late-night cruise show turns into an unexpectedly intimate comedy win. The brothers go off on Philly cheese steaks (are they overrated?), Buffalo wings, and regional food pride before reflecting on the 40th anniversary of Live Aid — from Queen’s iconic set to Simple Minds’ unlucky follow-up slot. Later, they unpack the week’s Facebook question: What would you do with $20 million? ...
Ralph checks in from the Carnival Luminosa, cruising the Alaska coast for the first time. But while the mountains are massive and the air is clear, the comedy gig is anything but wide open.
This episode dives into what it’s really like performing stand-up under cruise ship rules—tight schedules, limited freedom, and crowds that are more sleepy than rowdy. As the conversation unfolds, Ralph reflects on the 37-year journey it took to ...
This week, Chris hits the road (well, the barn) for some hands-on DJ recon at a summer wedding, while Ralph attempts to make it from Portugal to Galveston without losing his mind—or his moose.
There’s a Chick-fil-A-fueled layover, a surprise cruise booking, and the ultimate test of endurance: four comedy shows in one day. Also: TSA once again confiscates Ralph’s dignity, and we learn why corn nuts and honey mustard pretzels might ju...
This week, Ralph checks in from the middle of the Atlantic aboard the Carnival Valor, where the seas are rough, the jokes are rolling, and one very balanced Portuguese cat steals the spotlight.
We hear about his dinner and street walk through the Azores, a mid-show rescue by Dramamine, and what it’s like adjusting to both family-friendly and late-night audiences on a cruise ship stage.
If you've ever wondered what happens when th...
In this week's $18 Podcast, Chris and Ralph dig into three pressing topics: awkward layovers and overseas flights, philosophical goat encounters at the petting zoo, and a full-tilt nostalgia trip through the golden age of MTV.
From cat food prep to music video revelations, it's an hour of Gen X chaos, sibling silliness, and just enough goat content to make it weirdly profound.
In this episode, we ponder the three-meal-a-day norm, give toaster pastries the respect they deserve, and hear about some of your most memorable jobs. Ralph reads through your answers to his Facebook question: How many jobs have you had, and which one was the most fun or interesting? Meanwhile, Chris stirs up some breakfast philosophy that may or may not involve Pop-Tarts and the 1880s.
Ralph wraps up a six-week stand-up comedy course and shares what it’s like to coach a room full of brave (and slightly terrified) first-time comics. Chris gets curious about blackjack odds and whether a little card counting knowledge is actually dangerous. And then—because this is how your brains work—it’s onto Schoolhouse Rock: why we loved it, what it taught us, and why it still slaps.
In this week’s episode, the brothers Tetta dig into the big three: hecklers, generational angst, and the absolute worst behavior seen on planes, trains, and buses. Ralph revisits a legendary night opening for George Carlin that ended with a guy in the front row heckling the unheckleable. Chris shares a thoughtful piece on Gen X’s fading cultural footprint—and how being the middle child of generations might explain a few things. The...
From cruise ship comedy to Broadway-style wins and bucket list dreams—this week’s episode covers it all. Ralph reports in from the high seas with tales of late-night shows, suspicious bathrooms, and a Jack and Coke that hit harder than expected. Chris shares the magic (and minor chaos) of watching his daughter perform on the big stage in Buffalo. Then it’s on to this week’s listener question: What’s something you want to see before...
This week on The $18 Podcast, Chris and Ralph break down their very different Mother's Day experiences—Sonnenberg Gardens vs. shrimp at Red Lobster. Ralph shares his midnight discovery of missing pages in his Geddy Lee autobiography, which spirals into memories of Rush concerts, cheap record clubs, and suspiciously potent Jack and Cokes. Then the brothers tackle the listener question of the week: If you could ask God one questi...
In this episode of The $18 Podcast, Ralph returns from a Carnival Cruise comedy gig with stories from the high seas—ranging from the absurd to the exhausting. He also opens up about a recent Friday night show where the vibe was… let’s say, less than electric. Chris and Ralph wrap things up by digging into responses from a Facebook post: “When did you first realize you were getting older?” From cruise buffets to knee braces, this on...
Ralph checks in from the high seas to share tales from his first-ever comedy cruise—what it’s like performing on a floating buffet, why his bathroom sounds like a jet engine, and what he’s learning about cruise crowds, logistics, and laundry. Chris gets the full rundown—from weird packing choices to late-night sets to a Cuban sandwich review you didn’t know you needed.
This week on The $18 Podcast, Chris and Ralph ask the big question: Who would you still pay money to see live in concert? They talk Weird Al, Thomas Dolby, Bob Dylan, and the price of bucket list shows. Ralph shares memories of a snowbound John Hiatt/Lyle Lovett gig and previews his first cruise comedy gig. Plus: listeners chime in with their “realistic dream jobs,” from DJing Bills games to comedy hypnotism.
Ralph recounts a comedy gig in the rainy backroads of Bainbridge, NY—where the visibility was low and the audience was smaller than a Little League team. Chris and Ralph talk about comedy etiquette, how to pause a live set mid-bathroom break, and how many laughs you can get in front of nine people (answer: more than you’d think).
Then it’s on to the important stuff: recovering from illness, the pressure to show up when you should pr...
Ralph’s having a rough week—he takes a fall in the dark, crashes down the stairs, and somehow walks away with a sushi disappointment and a sore everything. Chris jumps in with a round of heckler talk, and the guys swap stories about unruly crowds, slaps to the face, and the fine art of shutting it down mid-set. Then it’s time for “Real Drug or Fake Drug?”—a quiz that proves pharmaceutical names are just weird sounds in lab coats.
This week, we're asking the important questions, like, what happens when you let AI decide what's for dinner? Chris has been getting recipe ideas from ChatGPT, and let's just say, some interesting concoctions have been created. Buffalo balls, anyone?
Plus, we're getting into celebrity crushes. Ralph's got a thing for Brad Pitt, which, okay, we can see it! And we're not afraid to admit it, we've all g...
Ralph discovers the hard way that not all Jelly Beans are created equal (who thought clove was a good idea?). Meanwhile, Chris reminds us why helping a friend move is the ultimate test of friendship — especially when it takes three days and you start wondering if their stuff is really worth saving. Then, they dive into listener responses about the best (and most questionable) life lessons passed down from mom and dad — from "do it ...
💥 Bombed at a casino? Got paid in cash anyway. Ralph spills on his latest comedy gig, where the steak was huge, but the crowd… not so much.
🚢 Big news: He’s going on tour — on a Carnival Cruise! Find out what it takes to perform 3 different 30-minute sets for a fresh crowd every night (and why he might be spending more time writing than sunbathing).
🤪 Weird habits? You’re not alone. From blending banana peels and eggshells to coll...
What do small-town comedy shows, slot machines, and existential dread have in common? They’re all on this week’s episode of The 18 Dollar Podcast!
➡️ A behind-the-scenes look at a night in stand-up—sketchy backroads, a surprise merch hustle, and the unique energy of small-town crowds.
➡️ The truth about casinos: Why the house always wins, card counting myths, and the gambler’s trap we all fall for.
➡️ Your biggest fears! We re...
What’s the greatest invention of all time—the wheel, the internet, or something even bigger? Chris and Ralph go head-to-head in a battle of world-changing discoveries! But that’s not all—hear about their deep (and hilarious) love for sandwiches, their cold weather struggles, and a few unexpected detours along the way. Plus, a special shout-out to WRAQ listeners! Buckle up for laughs, debates, and a deep dive into the little things ...
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