If we don’t say it enough, let us say it again, we are SO grateful for you, backseaters. For showing up, sharing the show, and spreading the laughs with us week after week. And speaking of gratitude, you can thank today’s guest Anjelah Johnson for hopping on with us today to talk about her own newfound motivation for giving thanks. In addition, she…

Grace O’Malley is loud, Irish, hilarious—and not here to behave. This week on Whiskey Ginger, Andrew Santino sits down with the rising star of stand-up and host of the wildly unfiltered podcast Disgraceful with Grace O’Malley. They talk about growing up Irish, bombing on stage, thriving on TikTok, and why being “too much” is exactly the point. If y…

They said we’d never do it. They said, it “seemed unlikely” that it could be good…Well, today backseaters, buckle up, we’re putting our taste buds to the test with a strong round of instant coffee tastings! We pair that with a breakdown on why Nordstrom Rack is a necessary errand on the weeknight date list, how birthing humans may be the greatest h…

You’ve never seen a podcast guest like John Goblikon—goblin, metalhead, author, and host of the wild ride that is Right Now with John Goblikon. In this chaotic and hilarious episode, Andrew Santino dives deep into goblin wisdom, heavy metal madness, and what it’s like being the face (and snout) of Nekrogoblikon. They talk about fame, failure, touri…

Greg Warren returns to the show with all new moves, chants, and pom poms in hand. There’s no denying that Greg goes above and beyond for his bits, and today is no exception. We hear about his no lose attitude, dehydration problems, and much more! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson Comedy Fans Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/dustinnicker…

The Almost Friday guys—Will Angus and Liam Cullagh—join Santino on Whiskey Ginger and things spiral fast. From viral sketches to behind-the-scenes madness, this one’s packed with laughs, bromance, and absolute unhinged energy.🎟️ Check out more from Almost Friday: https://www.youtube.com/@AlmostFridayTV 📺 Subscribe to Whiskey Ginger: YouTube.com/@An…

Can you hear me now? Shake your head yes if you’re millennial who rarely has technology issues? All of you, well, that’s one thing Brad Upton would agree we’re all good at, for better or worse! Brad joins us today to share his incredible mid-life as a professional track athlete, racing horror stories, current coaching perspectives, and lifelong com…

In Soviet Russia, podcast listens to YOU! Yakov Smirnoff—comedian, actor, and professor of laughter—joins Andrew Santino to reflect on Soviet roots, finding the American dream through comedy, and why laughter really is the best medicine. Yakov’s journey is unreal — from acting alongside legends like Robin Williams, Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Ric…

Can you hear me now? Shake your head yes if you’re millennial who rarely has technology issues? All of you, well, that’s one thing Brad Upton would agree we’re all good at, for better or worse! Brad joins us today to share his incredible mid-life as a professional track athlete, racing horror stories, current coaching perspectives, and lifelong com…

Comedian Casey Rocket blasts into the Whiskey Ginger studio for a whirlwind of surreal characters, unfiltered absurdity, and deep-cut comedy brainwaves. Andrew Santino and Casey riff on everything from Casey’s psychedelic approach to stand-up, his Southern roots, and what it’s like to blow minds in real time. Casey’s one of the fastest-rising and m…

Across America, countless families with kids share the joys, tears, and flags of none other than Little League. Gotta cancel spring beach plans for a game? No problem! Missing church for post-season playoffs? Save me a seat! We breaks own what makes little league so fantastic, Mel drops a sizzling take on hotel buffets, we share your cry kit movies…

Brooks Wheelan is a stand-up comic and former SNL cast member known for his sharp, self-deprecating style. A biomedical engineering grad turned comedian, he’s released the acclaimed album This Is Cool, Right?, voiced Fred in Big Hero 6: The Series, and hosts the hit podcast Entry Level. Check out his latest special, Alive in Alaska, out now on YouT…

Word on the street backseaters is Steven Rogers is dating again and we’ve got to make some decisions together; is having two cats and being single a red flag? Does he talk about being a comedian on a first date? Is it actual a good things to “be yourself”? We also determine how to stop the Chicken Jockey craze caused by the Minecraft movie’s wild s…

Aaron Weber is a southern gentleman with a preacher’s charm and a killer punchline. A rising star from Nashville, he’s the youngest member of the legendary Nateland podcast crew, holding his own alongside comedy vets like Nate Bargatze. Whether he's riffing on Cracker Barrel, growing up religious, or his undying love for Alabama football, Aaron’s c…

What’s better than a warm summer day, cold beverage in hand, towel in the other, on your way to the pool for what is usually a good time, unless it’s for your first swim lesson in front of your kids, other kids, and other speedo sporting aquamen just trying to get some laps in between meetings. Well, that’s was Brian Bates experience and he can’t w…

Eric Andre is a human fever dream in the form of a comedian. Best known as the creator and host of The Eric Andre Show—a surreal, anarchic explosion of late-night anti-comedy—he’s pushed the boundaries of absurdity, performance art, and public mayhem. Whether he's freeing the nipple on national TV, terrorizing Times Square in a cockroach costume, o…

Parents of small children, where are you right now? In your car? In the snow? Rain? The pit of despair? Has the light and glimmer of a hope to be a glorious parent faded from your eyes? Well, Chappell Roan has an opinion about that and so do we! We descend into her hot to go take on this in addition to some weekend college visit recap, and your ema…

Kelsey Cook is a comedian, podcast host, and world champion foosball player—yes, really. She’s been seen on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and This Is Not Happening, and her debut special The Hustler is out now. Kelsey also co-hosts the hit podcast Self-Helpless, where comedy meets chaos and personal growth. Whether she’s slaying a crowd or an u…

Backseaters, scoot on over for today’s hitchhiking fun uncle, John Crist! He arrived early on the call and ready to dive into our chat on sending reels to your loved ones, self-reflection and validation, picking and winning fights on social media, sports parents in the group texts, gossip, and what Mel really thinks about during communion. To parti…

Andrew Dice Clay – The original bad boy of comedy, the man who made nursery rhymes dirty and stadiums roar. With his leather-clad swagger, Brooklyn attitude, and a mouth that don’t know brakes, Dice became the first stand-up to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row. From his legendary The Day the Laughter Died albums to his scene-steal…

It’s that special tournament time of year back seaters, where we come together to pick our top four favorite um, snacks that we love to steal from our kids lunches? That’s right. We asked you, what are the best kids snacks that you love to eat, and we put together an incredible bracket to decide which snack rules them all! We break down the top 16 …

Dan Soder—comedian, actor, and the guy your favorite podcasters call when they need a real laugh. A powerhouse of sharp wit and effortless storytelling, Soder made waves on Billions as Mafee, dominated the stand-up scene with his HBO special Son of a Gary, and crushed it on The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson. Whether he's riffing on the absurdity of…

If you’re are the kind of person that really loves your weekends backseters, then I’d strongly advise against kids. Now, on the other hand, if you’re a fan of cults, then having kids who play travel sports is your ticket through those heavenly gates of parenting. We break down Mel’s weekend of Volleyball and Dustin gets the small town treatment in …

Andrea Jin is a Chinese-Canadian comedy powerhouse, delivering sharp, self-deprecating wit with a side of pure charm. Named JFL’s New Face and winner of SiriusXM’s Top Comic, she’s been making waves with her effortlessly funny takes on family, dating, and cultural clashes. You’ve seen her on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, and…

Dustin Nickerson is the self-proclaimed “World’s Most Average Person,” but don’t let the modesty fool you—his comedy is anything but ordinary. A master of observational humor, Dustin delivers razor-sharp takes on marriage, parenting, and everyday life with the skill of a seasoned pro (and the exhaustion of a father of three). Seen on The Tonight Sh…

It's not for the weak, it's not for your teacher, grandparent, neighbor, or friend. You guess it yet? It's puke. Coming off 7 days of in home mayhem and a tornado of liquids, Mel brings us her top tips for making it through the trenches, rubber gloved and bleach blasting your way to victory. We also get into your emails and more. Let us know your t…

Big Jay Oakerson is a master of crowd work and one of the rawest, realest voices in comedy. Armed with his signature beanie, fingerless gloves, and an unfiltered take on life, Jay has built a cult following with his fearless storytelling and razor-sharp wit. He’s the host of Legion of Skanks, co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM, and the guy who’ll m…

When it’s below 30 in Minnesota, it’s the kind thing to pickup those stranded highway hitchhikers and we did just that! We caught Kelsey Cook and her cat Mia on the show today to hear all about her new midwest life, her parents incredible careers and successes, totally normal life with her boyfriend Chad Daniels, and more. In addition, Mel prepared…

Rosebud Baker doesn’t pull punches—she lands them. With her razor-sharp wit and unflinching honesty, she’s become one of the most fearless voices in comedy. Her latest stand-up special, The Mother Lode, proves why she’s a powerhouse, delivering darkly hilarious takes on life, love, and everything in between. Beyond the stage, she’s bringing the hea…

The great Aaron Weber joins us today on show, and was he late? Sure was. Do we care? Nope. When you’ve gotta newborn in in tow, you get a pass on basically, everything. He shares all about his newfound parenting revelations, embraces car seat safety, we answer if we have a favorite child, your emails and more! Let us know about your favorite child …

Yung Gravy—aka Mr. Clean, aka the Sultan of Sauce—has been serving up smooth flows, retro beats, and more swagger than your mom’s high school prom date. With his signature blend of vintage samples, witty bars, and a voice smoother than butter on a biscuit, Gravy has turned internet virality into a platinum-plated rap career. From Betty (Get Money) …

That very special lovey dovey romantic day is upon us and if you need that sorta over-the-top self affirming song and dance to show love to that special someone, then we’re glad you’ve got that. We may take a different approach, and you’ll just have to listen to check out that hot take because today, we’re digging into all your Holiday Hot Takes fo…

Justin Martindale is a comedian, writer, and podcaster serving sharp wit with a side of Hollywood tea. A staple at The Comedy Store, he’s got the kind of effortless, cutting humor that makes you say, Did he just say that?—and love him for it. Whether he’s roasting pop culture, riffing on celebrity chaos, or keeping it extra real on his podcast JUST…

You probably didn’t notice, but Buzzfeed was so kind to let us know that a study on Middle Children, and their observable adult character traits, is going Viral this week! We’re excited for Mel to confirm or deny if the data stacks up, and let us know your thoughts on the Facebook group. In addition, we break down our weekend in Vegas with Nateland…

Comedian, actor, musician, and absurdist maestro, Tim Heidecker has built a career on making the surreal hilariously real. Best known as one half of the cult comedy duo behind Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, Heidecker’s offbeat genius has influenced an entire generation of comedy. Whether he’s lampooning showbiz in On Cinema, exploring exist…

It’s been a journey backseaters, but Dustin is happy to report that after 20 years of marriage that he did eventually begin to carry his fair share around the house! And of course, there is still PLENTY of room for improvement. In addition to sharing how that shakes out these days, we get into some bad advice for first-time flyers, TV shows that ar…

Fortune Feimster is comedy’s ultimate ray of sunshine—hilariously self-deprecating, charmingly Southern, and full of heart. From her Netflix specials (Sweet & Salty and Good Fortune) to scene-stealing roles in The Mindy Project and Life in Pieces, Fortune delivers laughs that feel like a warm hug. A podcast host (Sincerely Fortune), writer, and sta…

What do Glamour shots, Cinnabon, a Gorilla, and D2: The Might Ducks all have in common? - You guessed it, the Mall. And thanks to Gen Z, they are on the rise and showing no sign of slowing down. This week, Dustin returns home from his weekend out with Taylor Tomlinson, Mel braves a 12hr Volleyball/College Visit to Orange County, TikTok returns, we …

Ari Shaffir is a boundary-pushing comedian, storyteller, and provocateur who isn’t afraid to say what you’re thinking—or what you’re scared to think. Known for his fearless, uncensored specials (Ari Shaffir: Jew), hit podcast (Skeptic Tank), and appearances on This Is Not Happening, Ari crafts comedy that’s as thought-provoking as it is hilarious. …

Well January certainly claimed it’s name as the worst month this year. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families effected by the LA Fires, First Responders, and sending tons of encouragement to everyone out there volunteering and helping however they can. In addition this week, we take sometime through misty eyes to update you on our son’s …

Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse making waves with her unapologetic humor and electric stage presence. Born in China and now dominating the U.S. comedy scene, Jiaoying turns cultural clashes and personal struggles into laugh-out-loud gold. A regular at the Comedy Store and Laugh Factory, she’s also a viral sensation with millions of fans acr…

We’re back and even though it’s Thursday, it sure feels like a Monday, because it’s January. All of a sudden, everything you ever planned and postponed in December, is HERE! Piles of tasks, appts, and reminders that you emptied your bank account at Christmas, Holiday parties, and to your kids. Well, join us in our misery, as we recap the tonight Sh…

Ian Fidance is a wild card of comedy—an offbeat powerhouse blending high-octane energy with razor-sharp wit. Hailing from Delaware and now tearing up the NYC comedy scene, Ian's quicksilver crowd work and deeply personal bits leave audiences howling. Jordan Jensen is the down-to-earth dynamo flipping stand-up comedy on its head. With her no-nonsens…

Adrienne Iapalucci: Darkly hilarious and unapologetically sharp, Adrienne delivers comedy that leaves audiences laughing—and sometimes gasping. Known for her biting wit and fearless takes, she’s been featured on The Degenerates on Netflix, crushed on The Late Show with David Letterman, and has a podcast, Vadge. Don’t miss your chance to see her liv…

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or however you celebrate, we asked you for you favorite clips over the past two years, so we brought a few of them together for you today in our first Listener’s Choice Best Of… and then come on back after the new year with an all new episode. What’s some of your favorite podcast moments from the past 2 years to add…

Matt McCusker joins the show! What a great hang with one of our favorite Philly animals. Settle in for a great episode with one of the top g's in comedy. Be sure to check out Matt on tour. https://mattmccusker.com/ #mattmccusker #andrewsantino #whiskeyginger #mattandshane #podcast ============================================ Sponsor Whiskey Ginger:…

The Hot Takes continue as Christmas quicky approaches backseaters. You continue to send the heat, as we break down your submissions like, is Thanksgiving better than Christmas?, Two Christmas trees, Are socks a good gift?, and who’s actually enjoying Elf on a Shelf? What’s some of your favorite podcast moments from the past 2 years to add to our gr…

Paul joins the show to share hilarious stories like the time he got fired from an Eddie Murphy movie, and so much more! Check out his awesome podcast "How Did This Get Made" with Jason Mantzoukas & June Diane Raphael and grab a copy of his New York Times bestselling book, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma" out now! #paulscheer #andrewsantino #whiskey…

We asked, you delivered, backseaters. Today, we bring you the first batch of your holiday hot takes and you are COOKIN! We look back on holiday fundraising for sports as teens, Dustin brings his Hottest Holiday Travel Tips, do we prefer Christmas with Teens over little kids? - PARENTAL WARNING, multiple sensitive spoiler Santa details in this episo…

Lisa Gilroy is a Canadian actress and comedian celebrated for her dynamic performances across television and digital platforms. She gained prominence as the host of YTV's "The Zone" and the International Emmy-nominated series "Undercover High." Her acting repertoire includes roles in "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (2019), "History of the World: Part II" (202…