Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

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.

Episodes

January 16, 2026 • 60 mins
Welcome 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, laugh...
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Welcome 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 ā€œniceā€ 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 c...
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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian, podcaster, and storytellerĀ Ryan SicklerĀ 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 specialĀ Live & Alive, the stories behind the hour, life on the road, and why vulnerability is still one of the most powerful tools in comedy...
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December 26, 2025 • 77 mins
Andrew Santino sits down with comedianĀ Mike FeeneyĀ for a sharp, funny conversation about stand-up, writing jokes that actually work, life on the road, and the quiet insanity of being a comic in 2025. They talk about finding your voice, tightening material, dealing with bad sets, and why simplicity usually beats trying to be clever. It’s a comic-to-comic episode — honest, funny, and loaded with shop talk. šŸŽ¤Ā Follow Mike Feeney:Ins...
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December 19, 2025 • 92 mins
Andrew 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. šŸŽ„ Watch Kerryn’s ...
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December 12, 2025 • 94 mins
Andrew 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). šŸ“± Follow Josh Richards: https://www...
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December 5, 2025 • 88 mins
Andrew Santino sits down with the hilarious Adam Ray — actor, comedian, impression master, and star of the new Netflix special Dr. Phil Unleashed — for an episode full of absurd stories, Hollywood madness, and nonstop bits.They talk about what it’s like becoming Dr. Phil, the art of a perfect impression, the grind of touring, and how Adam somehow plays every character in Hollywood while still finding time to crush stand-up. šŸŽ„ Wat...
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November 28, 2025 • 80 mins
Andrew Santino sits down with Brendan Sagalow — stand-up comic, rapper (sort of), and certified goofball — for an episode that’s equal parts confession, cringe, and bars. Brendan’s currently featuring for Dan Soder on tour, fresh off the road and ready to overshare. They talk bombing, confidence, bad jokes that somehow work, and the glorious day Brendan freestyle-rapped at Caroline’s in NYC (and didn’t totally ruin it). šŸŽ¤ Follow ...
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November 21, 2025 • 76 mins
Andrew 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. ā¤ļø šŸŽ„ Leanne's New Netflix special: Unspeakable Things: https://www.netflix.com/title/81733615Ā  ā–¶ļø Also check out her first Netflix hour I’m Every Woman:...
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November 14, 2025 • 72 mins
Andrew sits down with Becky Robinson — stand-up wrecking ball, sketch tornado, and creator of the viral Entitled Housewife character — for a fast, ridiculous, actually-honest conversation about touring, writing characters that go too hard, and dropping her first hour. šŸŽŸļø Tour dates & tickets: https://www.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com šŸŽ„ New special: ENTITLED — https://www.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com In this episode: • How ā€œEntit...
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November 7, 2025 • 84 mins
Andrew Santino sits down withĀ Sal Vulcano — comedian, podcaster, and star ofĀ 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. šŸŽ¤Ā See Sal Vulcano live & tour dates:Ā https://salvu...
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October 31, 2025 • 75 mins
Andrew 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. šŸŽ¤ See Elle Orlando live: https://punchup.live/elleorlando In this episode: • How Elle went from open mic...
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October 24, 2025 • 85 mins
In this wild episode, host Andrew Santino sits down with the stars of the new comedy series Les Mascots: John Feitelberg, & Tommy Smokes. We dive into their behind-the-scenes life, the making of the show, how two struggling actors end up working as street-costumed characters in Times Square, and what the future holds for this production. šŸŽ„ Check out the full series and latest from Les Mascots on YouTube: https://youtube.com/play...
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October 17, 2025 • 81 mins
Comedian Joe List (Tuesdays with Stories, Fourth of July) pulls up to Whiskey Ginger for a sharp, honest hang about anxiety vs. confidence, joke density, and building hours that actually last. We get into NYC club life, bombing with grace, writing clean(ish) killers, and how he shaped his new special SMALL BALL. Watch SMALL BALL free on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXAEFZ-z_ns Clip it, share it, and tell us your ...
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October 10, 2025 • 71 mins
Comedian/actor Frankie QuiƱones (CholoFit, This Fool) pulls up to Whiskey Ginger for a fast, feral hang about turning internet fame into real reps, owning your story, and building his new hour DAMN THAT’S CRAZY — dropping October 10 on Hulu (directed by Ali Wong). We get into Chicano family chaos, love & addiction, carne asada politics, and why telling the truth is the funniest flex. Watch the special on Hulu, then come back and te...
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October 3, 2025 • 67 mins
Comedy riserĀ Cristina MarianiĀ (Kill Tony, Comedy Mothership) joins Santino for a rapid-fire hang on writing fearless jokes, eating a bomb with style, and turning internet heat into real tickets. We talk the HOTISTIC TOUR, crowd-work instincts, how to build an hour fast, and why brutal honesty beats ā€œlikableā€ every time. If you love sharp, unfiltered stand-up, this one’s a blast. Clip it, share it, and tell us your favorite Cristina...
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September 26, 2025 • 87 mins
Comedian/actor Johnny Pemberton (Prime Video’s Fallout, NBC’s Superstore, FOX’s Son of Zorn, Disney XD’s Pickle & Peanut) joins Santino for a fast, feral hang about building bizarre bits that still crush, riding the line between chaos and control, and why his podcast Live to Tape keeps the cult fans fed. We hit Superstore’s Bo, wasteland stories from Fallout, VO life as ā€œPeanut,ā€ and the secret art of committing too hard to a chara...
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September 19, 2025 • 76 mins
Comedy tornado Nick Swardson (Reno 911!, Grandma’s Boy, Happy Madison) sits down with Andrew Santino for a ridiculous, rapid-fire hang about cult movies, Sandler stories, crowd chaos, and writing bits that shouldn’t work (but do). We get into Terry on roller skates, Bucky Larson lore, road life, and why he just launched his new YouTube channel @SwardNation — go subscribe and show love: https://www.youtube.com/@SwardNation Tell us ...
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September 12, 2025 • 71 mins
Breakout comedian Jordan Jensen sits down with Andrew Santino for a raw, hilarious deep-dive on bombing better, ADHD spirals, ā€œfailing at femininity,ā€ and turning uncomfortable truths into monster laughs. We get into writing discipline, club wars, boundaries, and the wild path that led to her debut Netflix hour JORDAN JENSEN: TAKE ME WITH YOU. If you’ve ever tried to turn chaos into clarity, this one’s for you. Jordan talks craft...
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September 5, 2025 • 87 mins
Comedian/actor Rick Glassman (host of Take Your Shoes Off and co-star of As We See It and Not Dead Yet) sits down with Santino for a hyper-honest, wildly funny hang about bits vs. boundaries, why control can be comforting, and how TYSO became one of the most inventive comedy podcasts on YouTube. We get into writing reps, crowd-work instincts, and saying the quiet part out loud (on purpose). Clip it, share it, and tell us your favor...
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