Best Andrew Pappas Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 419 - The Hidden Purpose of Your Steam Page with Andrew Pappas 45:43

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1h ago45:43

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Most developers see their Steam page as a way to describe their game. And while that’s true, its real purpose goes deeper: capturing a player’s limited attention and showing them, in seconds, that your game is for them. In this episode, I share lessons from my own posts and conversations on why the purpose of your Steam page goes beyond text, featu…

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Nick Swardson Returns! 1:16:27

17h ago1:16:27

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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 @Swa…

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Ep 419 - The Hidden Purpose of Your Steam Page with Andrew Pappas 45:43

1h ago45:43

45:43

Most developers see their Steam page as a way to describe their game. And while that’s true, its real purpose goes deeper: capturing a player’s limited attention and showing them, in seconds, that your game is for them. In this episode, I share lessons from my own posts and conversations on why the purpose of your Steam page goes beyond text, featu…

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#735 - TRIPLE H + CARROT TOP 1:57:31

4d ago1:57:31

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TRIPLE H, Carrot Top, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 09/08/2025 Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/killtony Learn more about your ad choices. …

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We Go To Flavortown w/ Guy Fieri 1:34:32

5d ago1:34:32

1:34:32

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Jordan Jensen Returns! 1:11:22

8d ago1:11:22

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Breakout comedian Jordan Jensen sits down with Andrew Santino for a raw, hilarious deep-dive on bombing better, ADHD spirals, “failing at femininity,” 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 y…

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Ep 418 - Why You’re Not Attracting the Right Teammates with Tim Wood 1:04:09

7h ago1:04:09

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Finding the right teammates isn’t about checking boxes or broadcasting open roles. It’s about creating the kind of opportunity people want to be part of. Today, we’re digging into what actually draws people to a project by looking at how we communicate it, which is often in subtle ways we don’t even notice. We’ll explore how aligning your message w…

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Ep 418 - Why You’re Not Attracting the Right Teammates with Tim Wood 1:04:09

5h ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Finding the right teammates isn’t about checking boxes or broadcasting open roles. It’s about creating the kind of opportunity people want to be part of. Today, we’re digging into what actually draws people to a project by looking at how we communicate it, which is often in subtle ways we don’t even notice. We’ll explore how aligning your message w…

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#734 - DUSTY SLAY + MARTIN PHILLIPS 2:04:34

11d ago2:04:34

2:04:34

Dusty Slay, Martin Phillips, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 08/18/2025 Nothing makes you more of a legend than a little BlueChew. Discover your options at https://bluechew.com and use promo code TON…

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Bobby Hates Richie 1:15:45

8d ago1:15:45

1:15:45

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Rick Glassman & Alvin 1:27:08

15d ago1:27:08

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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 s…

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Ep 417 - Should Indies Care About Web3? with Jyro Blade 55:40

7d ago55:40

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Web3 in games is loud, controversial, and often feels far removed from indie realities or vision, but is it possible that there are lessons from this space worth paying attention to? So today, we're going to explore what Web3 really means for indie developers: how accessible (or inaccessible) the tech actually is, the unique player dynamics it intr…

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Ep 417 - Should Indies Care About Web3? with Jyro Blade 55:40

15d ago55:40

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Web3 in games is loud, controversial, and often feels far removed from indie realities or vision, but is it possible that there are lessons from this space worth paying attention to? So today, we're going to explore what Web3 really means for indie developers: how accessible (or inaccessible) the tech actually is, the unique player dynamics it intr…

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#733 - ROB SCHNEIDER + DONNELL RAWLINGS 2:28:16

18d ago2:28:16

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Rob Schneider, Donnell Rawlings, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 08/11/2025 Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://talkspace.com/tony Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0…

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Dead Dads w/ Harland Williams 1:16:12

19d ago1:16:12

1:16:12

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Drew Lynch 1:08:16

22d ago1:08:16

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America’s Got Talent alum and stand-up phenom Drew Lynch sits down with Andrew Santino for a fast, funny deep-dive into craft, confidence, and turning a speech block into a superpower. We talk finding your timing, marriage material (literally), bombing with grace, and how Drew shaped his new hour THE STUTTERING COMEDIAN. Watch the special free on Y…

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Ep 416 - The Secrets to Seamless Game Localization with Alexander Murauski 53:11

14d ago53:11

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Global success in games requires more than just translating text. It demands building localization into the DNA of development. But too often, devs wait until the last minute, only to find that the process is more involved than they anticipated. So in this episode, we’ll explore effective strategies for planning localization early, how to avoid com…

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Ep 416 - The Secrets to Seamless Game Localization with Alexander Murauski 53:11

14d ago53:11

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Global success in games requires more than just translating text. It demands building localization into the DNA of development. But too often, devs wait until the last minute, only to find that the process is more involved than they anticipated. So in this episode, we’ll explore effective strategies for planning localization early, how to avoid com…

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Beep Beep, Michael Jeep Jordan 1:09:52

26d ago1:09:52

1:09:52

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Eddie Pepitone 1:16:17

18d ago1:16:17

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Comedy legend and “Bitter Buddha” Eddie Pepitone sits down with Andrew Santino to rant, riff, and actually make you feel better about the end of the world. We get into panic vs. peace, late-stage everything, why screaming can be therapeutic, and how Eddie forged his new hour THE COLLAPSE. Watch the special now on Veeps: https://veeps.com/eddiepepit…

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Ep 415 - Why Marketing Is Your First Funding Strategy with Oscar Clark 1:04:12

1M ago1:04:12

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You can have a great game idea, but if no one knows about it… who’s going to care? When it comes to funding, most devs focus on the pitch deck, but often ignore what matters just as much. How they're building traction with their marketing. In this episode, we’re going to explore how early-stage marketing builds confidence, community and momentum th…

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Ep 415 - Why Marketing Is Your First Funding Strategy with Oscar Clark 1:04:12

29d ago1:04:12

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You can have a great game idea, but if no one knows about it… who’s going to care? When it comes to funding, most devs focus on the pitch deck, but often ignore what matters just as much. How they're building traction with their marketing. In this episode, we’re going to explore how early-stage marketing builds confidence, community and momentum th…

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#732 - ALI SIDDIQ + KIM CONGDON 2:12:06

1M ago2:12:06

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Ali Siddiq, Kim Congdon, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 08/04/2025 Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/killtony. OpenPhone is offering our list…

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The Vile Horrendous w/ Joe DeRosa 1:14:24

1M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

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Gianni Paolo 1:21:52

25d ago1:21:52

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Actor, 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 heartfe…

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Ep 414 - The Secret to Supercharging Indie Teams with Irena Pereira 54:39

1M ago54:39

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Indie studios face tight budgets, small teams, and pressure to deliver big ideas with limited resources. Meanwhile, AI in game development sparks fears of job loss and soulless design. How can small teams stay human-centered while competing at scale? In this episode, we’ll explore how generative AI can be an ally instead of a threat by discussing p…

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Ep 414 - The Secret to Supercharging Indie Teams with Irena Pereira 54:39

1M ago54:39

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Indie studios face tight budgets, small teams, and pressure to deliver big ideas with limited resources. Meanwhile, AI in game development sparks fears of job loss and soulless design. How can small teams stay human-centered while competing at scale? In this episode, we’ll explore how generative AI can be an ally instead of a threat by discussing p…

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#731 - MATT MCCUSKER + SHANE GILLIS 2:08:53

1M ago2:08:53

2:08:53

Shane Gillis, Matt McCusker, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/28/2025 Get $80 off your first month with promo code SPACE80 at https://talkspace.com/TONY OpenPhone is offering our listeners 20% off …

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London Calling 1:21:48

1M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

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Joe DeRosa 1:16:40

1M ago1:16:40

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Joe 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 possibl…

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Ep 413 - Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Artists with Rick Williams & Rodrigo Alonzo 50:30

2M ago50:30

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Bringing a game to life means more than writing great code or creating stunning art, it requires harmony between both. But technical collaboration between developers and artists often hits snags, from miscommunication to mismatched expectations. In this episode our guest explores how to build workflows that support both sides of the pipeline, drawi…

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Ep 413 - Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Artists with Rick Williams & Rodrigo Alonzo 50:30

1M ago50:30

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Bringing a game to life means more than writing great code or creating stunning art, it requires harmony between both. But technical collaboration between developers and artists often hits snags, from miscommunication to mismatched expectations. In this episode our guest explores how to build workflows that support both sides of the pipeline, drawi…

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#730 - IAN FIDANCE + DUNCAN TRUSSELL 2:15:54

2M ago2:15:54

2:15:54

Ian Fidance, Duncan Trussell, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/21/2025 Get your first month of BlueChew FREE - just use promo code TONY at checkout and pay five bucks for shipping. Head to https://…

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Ouch! w/ Marc Maron 1:23:13

2M ago1:23:13

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Hot Solo Pod Action! 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Welcome back to another episode of Whiskey Ginger! No ad reads just Santino and McKone hanging out and sharing some updates, & funny stories. Get ready for some laughter and lighthearted humor. Thanks for all the support. We love you animals.🔥 Subscribe for new Whiskey Ginger episodes every Friday🎧 Full audio on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platfor…

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Ep 412 - How to Keep Players Coming Back with Sergei Vasiuk 54:20

1M ago54:20

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If you ever had issues or concerns about why your players leave, well... it's not because your game is bad, they leave because you stop giving them reasons to stay. So today, we tackle how effective Live Ops strategy builds real player loyalty, exploring event design, personalization, and content cadence that turn casual players into regulars. The …

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Ep 412 - How to Keep Players Coming Back with Sergei Vasiuk 54:20

1M ago54:20

54:20

If you ever had issues or concerns about why your players leave, well... it's not because your game is bad, they leave because you stop giving them reasons to stay. So today, we tackle how effective Live Ops strategy builds real player loyalty, exploring event design, personalization, and content cadence that turn casual players into regulars. The …

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#729 - CHRIS O'CONNOR + RYAN O'NEILL 2:14:44

2M ago2:14:44

2:14:44

Chris O'Connor, Ryan O'Neill, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/14/2025 OpenPhone is offering our listeners 20% off of your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/killtony. We h…

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The Island Bullies Are Back 1:21:23

2M ago1:21:23

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Marc Maron 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Legendary comedian and podcast pioneer Marc Maron joins Santino to talk about his brand-new HBO special PANICKED, finding the funny in fear, and how he’s managed to stay raw and relevant after 30+ years in the game.The two dive deep into comedy, grief, anxiety, creative burnout, and why Marc still can’t let go of control — even with a therapist. It…

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Ep 411 - The Overlooked Key to Game Dev Productivity with Gilad Levanon 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Indie devs juggle tons of different task and responsibilites, and in that chaos do everything they can to maintain productivity. However, regardless of their effort to stay efficient and on task, most don't realize they're ignoring one of the most powerful tools for clarity, creativity, and decision-making: sleep. That’s why today we’re going to go…

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Ep 411 - The Overlooked Key to Game Dev Productivity with Gilad Levanon 1:04:40

2M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Indie devs juggle tons of different task and responsibilites, and in that chaos do everything they can to maintain productivity. However, regardless of their effort to stay efficient and on task, most don't realize they're ignoring one of the most powerful tools for clarity, creativity, and decision-making: sleep. That’s why today we’re going to go…

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#728 - GREG FITZSIMMONS 2:06:58

2M ago2:06:58

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Greg Fitzsimmons, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 07/07/2025 TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBANhttps://www.youtube.com/@catbreadmus…

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Friends of the Stone Age w/ Josh Homme 1:19:30

2M ago1:19:30

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*NEW MERCH ALERT:* http://badfriendsmerch.com Get MORE Bad Friends at our Patreon!! https://www.patreon.com/c/badfriends Thank you to our Sponsors: HelloFresh, Cash App, Manscaped, Square • HelloFresh - Make your summer enjoyable and delicious by signing up for HelloFresh at https://hellofresh.com/badfriends10fm and get TEN FREE MEALS with a FREE I…

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Harland Williams 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Yoo Hoo Boy! It's comedy icon Harland Williams! Harland sits down with Santino to talk about Dumb & Dumber, being too weird for network TV, and his award winning film Fudgy Wudgy Fudge Face! From the set of Half Baked to solo desert trips with mannequins, Harland shares stories that are hilarious, strange, and somehow deeply spiritual. This one goe…

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Ep 410 - What Indies Need to Hear But Rarely Do with Jason Della Rocca 54:25

2M ago54:25

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Between making a great game and having the drive to do it, it’s still only half the battle. Indie studios love chasing creativity, but often struggle to establish core business fundamentals that can turn passion into profit. That’s why today we’re going to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out and succeed in games. From funding…

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Ep 410 - What Indies Need to Hear But Rarely Do with Jason Della Rocca 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Between making a great game and having the drive to do it, it’s still only half the battle. Indie studios love chasing creativity, but often struggle to establish core business fundamentals that can turn passion into profit. That’s why today we’re going to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to stand out and succeed in games. From funding…

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#727 - JOE DEROSA + TIM BUTTERLY 2:08:18

2M ago2:08:18

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Joe DeRosa, Tim Butterly, Ari Matti, Kam Patterson, William Montgomery, Hans Kim, D Madness, Michael A. Gonzales, Jon Deas, Matthew Muehling, Joe White, Kristie Nova, Yoni, Troy Conrad, Tony Hinchcliffe, Brian Redban - RECORDED– 06/30/2025TONY HINCHCLIFFE @TONYHINCHCLIFEhttps://www.TONYHINCHCLIFFE.COMBRIAN REDBAN@REDBANhttps://www.youtube.com/@catb…

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We Are Firing Fancy 1:08:52

2M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

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Maddy Smith 1:22:04

2M ago1:22:04

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It's Maddy's first time on the show and we hope it's not the last. She's hilarious. Maddy reminds Santino of his little sister and he's absolutely right. I can't even review what was talked about on the show in case YouTube reads this. Let's just say they were both Wild N Out!🎤 Catch Maddy on tour now — dates at ⁠maddysmithcomedy.com⁠🔥 Subscribe fo…