Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

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Andrew Santino sits down with comedy legend Earthquake for a raw, hilarious conversation about stand-up, longevity, and telling the truth on stage no matter who it makes uncomfortable.

They talk about Earthquake’s Netflix special Earthquake: Legendary, his decades in comedy, the difference between old-school comics and today’s scene, and why authenticity always wins. This episode is packed with perspective, big laughs, and real comedy history.

Watch Earthquake’s Netflix special Earthquake: Legendary now streaming

In this episode:
• Earthquake on building a long-lasting comedy career
• Stories from the road and the early days of stand-up
• Why honesty still matters more than trends
• Santino and Earthquake talk comedy, culture, and crowd control

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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, 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

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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 “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.”

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Welcome 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.

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Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Mike Feeney 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.

🎤 Follow Mike Feeney:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iammikefeeney

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/MikeFeeneyComedyIn this episode:

• Mike’s approach to writing and refining jokes• Touring stories, bad rooms, and learning what not to do• Santino and Mike break down what makes stand-up actually hit• Why comedy careers are rarely linear — and never calm

Drop a comment with your favorite moment from the episode.

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