Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank
All Things Comedy
A comedy podcast to help better understand humanity and also to make fart jokes.
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Networks:
All Things Comedy
Description:
A comedy podcast to help better understand humanity and also to make fart jokes.
Twitter:
@AriShaffir
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.arishaffir.com
Email:
contact@arithegreat.com
Episodes
#519 Talk Talk with Ron Bennington
6/7/2023
Ron Bennington joins me on today's episode to talk about interview style and his series Unmasked. Ron is someone whose style of interviewing I've always admired, it seemed fitting to have him on this episode.
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
• Oct 21: Bensalem, PA
• Nov 02: Minneapolis, MN
• Nov 01: Omaha, NE
• Nov 03: Madison, WIi
• Nov 04: Chicago, IL
• Nov 05: Iowa City, IA
• Nov 09: Kansas City, MO
• Nov 07: Tulsa, OK
• Nov 09: Kansas City, MO
• Nov 10: Louisville, KY
• Nov 11: Indianapolis, IN
• Nov 12: St. Louis, MO
• Nov 13: Ft. Wayne, IN
• Feb 02: Boston, MA
• Feb 03: Foxwoods, CT
For more Ron Bennington:
https://benningtonshow.com/#Links
The Music:
Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star
Talk Talk- Talk Talk
The Doors - The End
Simple Minds - Don’t You Forget About Me
Duration:02:09:23
#518 Jew Special Commentary Part Two The Cheapening
5/23/2023
Continuing the Jew Special Commentary now in Romania! We dive into the last few bits of my special Jew on my Youtube now. If you're listening stick around till the end and you can hear all the songs on my Edinburough playlist while I was running this hour of material there!
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
The Music:
Go Down Moses- Louis Armstrong
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Losing My Religion - REM
Kleinkunst - Fiva
One of Us - Joan Osborne
Hava Nagila - Dick Dale
Mordecai - Josh Williams
Common People - William Shatner
Duration:03:34:01
#517 Jew Special Commentary with Ari Shaffir
5/16/2023
I've done a lot of these commentaries over the years and I've found them to be incredibly interesting as a fan of comedy and useful as a comedian. Today I'm gonna break down the first half of my latest masterpiece Jew. This one might be one you wanna watch cause I actually have the rights to play the special on youtube!
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
The Music:
Kleinkunst-Fiva
Mordecai- Josh Williams
Duration:03:52:13
#516 2023 State of the Union with Dave Smith
5/9/2023
Dave Smith came over for the State of the Union! Dave breaks down what the hell is going on in America and around the world in our annual Skeptic Tank State of The Union, which is usually done in the beginning of the year. It's always a great conversation with Dave and this time is no different. It's a long one, almost five hours. I hope you enjoy!
For more Ari:
All upcoming shows & tickets: The Wrong Side of History Tour is on sale now! TICKETS // Follow on Instagram // Official Website
For more Dave:
Dave Smith Official Website
@theproblemdavesmith - Instagram
@ComicDaveSmith - Twitter
YouTube
The Music:
Chuck Berry - Living in the USA
Sex Pistols - Holiday in the Sun
NOFX - The Idiots are Taking Over
Lana Del Rey - National Anthem
Thanks to our sponsor Sheath Underwear! use code "Ari" for 20% off your order at sheathunderwear.com
Duration:05:04:18
#515 War Is Heaven with Geoffrey Asmus
5/2/2023
Geoffrey Asmus or The Only Funny White Guy (Keep an eye out for his new special on Youtube) joins me to talk about war and the military. He's never been in the military and he's never been to war but he is truly fascinated by it and knows a lot of shit.
For More Ari:
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
For more Geoffrey:
Instagram
See him on tour
You're An Idiot Podcast
https://youreanidiot.libsyn.com/website
The Music:
War Pigs by Black Sabbath, Cake, Sarah King, and T- Pain
Thanks to our sponsor YoKratom home of the $60 Kilo!
Duration:01:58:04
#514 Moving Day with Andy Haynes
4/25/2023
Andy Haynes came in to talk to me about his job as a mover. He became a mover the day he moved to New York and was doing it throughout the pandemic. It turns out lots of comics do it because of the flexibility and cash under the table. Plus you get a pretty good workout.
For more Ari:
The Wrong Side of History Tour pre-sale starts this Wednesday April 26! Use code EVIL.
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
For more Andy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/
Upcoming shows & more: https://linktr.ee/imandyhaynes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imandyhaynes
The Music:
Movin Out- Billy Joel
Move it Move it- The Mad Stuntman
Movin' On Up- The Jefferson's Theme Song
Gonna Move- Paul Pena
Duration:02:16:28
#513 The Curious Case of Peter Schickele with Danny Polishchuk
4/18/2023
Five-time Grammy winner Pete Schickele is unknown to many but if you were a comic in the 90s you may know him as the guy who beat you out for a Grammy. Danny Polishchk brought this story to my attention and it is just wild. We go on a deep dive into who the fuck this Peter Schickele guy even is.
For more Ari:
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
For more Danny:
Danny Polishchuk - @dannyjokes
Danny Polishchuk - Linktree
The boyscast - @theboyscastwithryanlong
The Boyscast with Ryan Long | Patreon
The Music:
PDQ Bach: Music for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion- Peter Schickele
Dice- Andrew Dice Clay
Wild Thing- Sam Kinison
Duration:01:58:21
#512 Ryan Sickler, MD with Ryan Sickler
4/11/2023
Fellow Maryland-er Ryan Sickler and I were able to fill up a whole podcast episode just about Maryland. It's the state where we both grew up and have two very different versions of it. Ryan also has a brand new special out called "Lefty's Son" now on youtube! Go check it out and support unfiltered standup comedy.
For more Ari:
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Watch Ryan’s new special available now! Lefty's Son - Full Special: https://bit.ly/leftys_son
Instagram: @ryansickler
Twitter: @ryansickler
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rsickler
Upcoming shows & more: https://www.ryansickler.com/
Listen and Subscribe: The HoneyDew Podcast
Check out more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew
The Music:
Turnstile- Holiday
Maryland, My Maryland
Wye Oak- Watching the Waiting
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts- I Hate Myself for Loving You
Thanks to our sponsor Sheath Underwear! Head to SheathUnderwear.com and use code "Ari" for 20% off!
Duration:02:00:50
#511 Big Jay From LGA with Big Jay Oakerson
4/5/2023
Big Jay Oakerson made me pick him up at the airport as my last responsibility as producer (Jewish term) of his new standup special, Dog Belly. I’m so proud of him. The special is amazing. I still find his fashion and musical tastes to be problematic but his standup is among the best in the world.
For more Ari:
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arishaffir/
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
For more Jay:
Upcoming shows: https://www.bigjaycomedy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigjayoakerson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigjayoakerson
Subscribe & watch DOG BELLY! https://www.youtube.com/@bigjayoakerson
The Music:
Hound Dog- Elvis Presley
Drive My Car- The Beatles
LaGuardia
Drivin- The Kinks
Thanks to YoKratom for sponsoring this episode! Head to YoKratom.com home fo the $60 Kilo!
Duration:01:53:36
#510 Professor Pain with Mike Vecchione
3/28/2023
Mike Vecchione has a new special out now called "The Attractives" but before he did standup, Mike was a teacher for some rough and tough kids in Philly. He molded and shaped America's wild youth and he's here to tell me all about it.
For more Ari:
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
For more Mike:
Watch The Attractives
Follow Mike
The Music:
Coolio- Gangsters Paradise
Big Sean- I don't Fuck With You
Blue Oyster Bar theme
Pink Floyd- Another Brinck in the Wall
Thanks to our sponsor https://www.microdose.com/ use code "Ari" for FREE shipping and 30% off your order
Duration:01:32:44
#509 Filthy Strip Club Stories with Joe List & Henry Phillips
3/21/2023
Joe and Henry came over to kill some time with me before we all headed to the Whit Reaper concert. A natural way to kill time is by talking about all the weird times you've had in strip clubs across the country. Enjoy.
For more Ari:
Appearing Live: New York City – March 24 @ The Beacon! https://bit.ly/ari-beacon
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
For more Joe List:
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy/
Upcoming shows and more: https://www.comedianjoelist.com/
For more Henry Phillips:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henlips/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/henryphillips
The Music:
2 Chainz- I Love Them Strippers
Motley Crue- Girls Girls Girls
White Reaper- Daisies
Mason Jennings- Duluth
Thanks to our sponsor Sheath Underwear! Become a legend and use code "Ari" to save 20% off at SheathUnderwear.com
Duration:01:26:17
#508 DeadHead with Phil Hanley
3/14/2023
Phil Hanley is an expert on the Grateful Dead. Deadheads they call themselves, and he came over to clue me in on why this band is so awesome. They've got drugs, good music, and cool fans. What else could you want?
For more Ari:
Appearing Live: New York City – March 24 @ The Beacon! https://bit.ly/ari-beacon
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
See Phil live: https://bit.ly/philhanley
Watch Ooh La La: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzJ245Q4mGk
Stay up to date on upcoming shows & more: https://www.philhanley.com/email-list
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PhilMHanley/
The music:
The Grateful Dead- Truckin'
The Grateful Dead- Ripple
The Grateful Dead- Terrapin Station
The Grateful Dead- Touch of Grey
Thank you to our sponsor YoKratom.com home of the $60 Kilo!
Duration:02:03:09
#507 Hotboxing In A Rental with Dan Soder
3/7/2023
Dan Soder drove with me to Vancouver after our show in Seattle and we had a great time doing some not-so-legal things! Can I get more dangerous than podcasting and driving? Listen to find out!
For more Ari:
Appearing Live: New York City – March 24 @ The Beacon! https://bit.ly/ari-beacon
All upcoming shows & tickets: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
For more Dan:
https://www.dansoder.com/tour
https://www.instagram.com/dansoder/
https://twitter.com/DanSoder
The Music:
Big Yavo- Hot Box
Sl2mm- Until Next Time
Bryan Adams- So Happy It Hurts
Arcade Fire- Keep The Car Running
Thanks to our sponsor! Head to AthleticGreens.com/Ari for a free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 Free travel packs with your order!
Duration:01:17:08
#506 Liftie with Ryan O'Neill and Brent
2/21/2023
Ryan O'Neill and I spent some time in Salt Lake City with Brent the Liftie! Brent is a lift operator in Salt Lak City and he gave us the scoop on what it's like and showed us a good time on the mountain.
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
For more Ryan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanoneillcomedy/
Danish & O’Neill:
Check out Beach Cops on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/beachcops
The Music:
Lift Me Up- Rihanna
Lift Me Up- Five Finger Death Punch
Lift Me Up- Yes
Take Me to the Mountaintop- Malaco
Into The Night- Royal Bliss
Duration:01:09:19
#505 High Society Golf Scum with Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
2/14/2023
Kevin Ryan and H. Foley came over to talk about some of the first jobs they ever had, which led to a great conversation with the garbage guys about working at country club golf courses. Who do you think would be better at golf?
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
Follow Are You Garbage: https://www.instagram.com/areyougarbage/
Live Shows: https://linktr.ee/AreYouGarbage
Subscribe & Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@AreYouGarbage
Thank you to our new sponsor Athletic Greens! Visit Athleticgreens.com/Ari and get 1 month free of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your purchase
The Music:
Kenny Loggins- I'm Alright
The Yardbirds- Stealing Stealing
Uriah Heep- Stealin
Jimmy Buffett- Peanut Butter Conspiracy
Duration:01:40:53
#504 Israstine with Andy Haynes
2/8/2023
The Coward of Gramercy and Israel Palestine expert Andy Haynes came over to talk with me about the conflict even though I had no logical points on the matter.
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
For More Andy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imandyhaynes/
Upcoming shows & more: https://linktr.ee/imandyhaynes
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imandyhaynes
The Music:
MC Abdul- Palestine
T Bone Burnett- Palestine, Texas
Woody Guthrie- The Many and the Few
Tricky- My Palestine Girl
Thank you to Yokratom! Home of the $60 Kilo and loyal sponsor for 3 years!
Duration:02:05:59
#503 Toilet Humor with Colum Tyrrell and Nate Marshall
1/31/2023
Colum Tyrrell and Nate Marshall joined me in Pittsburgh where we talked about our bathroom fails and favorites in between shows.. in the bathroom.
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
Nate Marshall:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IsThatNateM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthatnatemarshall/
For more Colum Tyrrell:
https://www.instagram.com/columtyrrell/
https://twitter.com/columtyrrell
https://www.youtube.com/c/ColumTyrrell
https://www.patreon.com/columtyrrell
The Music:
Meet me in the Bathroom- The Strokes
Just Do It- The James Malik
She Came in Through The Bathroom Window- The Beatles
Mirror in the Bathroom- The English Beat
Flushed From the Bathroom of Your Heart- Johnny Cash
Duration:01:29:17
#502 Magic the Dungeoning with Rick Glassman
1/24/2023
Rick Glassman is pure magic. Not only is he the most interesting man in podcasting, he’s also a recovering dork who played Magic the Gathering for as many as 87 hours a week. Rick came over to Skeptic Tank Studios to boss my editor around and tell me all about the game that made Dungeons and Dragons quake in their elven boots.
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
Follow Rick for more:
Instagram
Twitter
Watch Take Your Shoes Off Podcast!
https://www.rickglassman.com/
https://www.youtube.com/rickglassman
The Music:
It's Magic- Pilot
Revenge of the Nerds
Do You Believe in Magic- The Lovin' Spoonful
Sea Change- Beck
Duration:02:41:23
#501 Guido Adjacent with Paul Virzi
1/17/2023
Paul Virzi is a great comic but he's also kind of a Guido. Paying for meals is a guido thing. Saying "The Joshua Tree" is a Guido thing. Keeping your car SUPER clean...That's a Guido thing.
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
Upcoming shows & tickers: https://paulvirzi.com/
Watch Nocturnal Admissions on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81605956
The Music:
Mambo Italiano- Bete Midler
Zooma Zooma Baca La- Louis Prima
That's Amore- Dean Martin
Be Italian- Fergie
Thanks to our sponsor YoKratom home of the $60 Kilo!
Duration:01:36:08
#500 Frijole Diver with Tim Brown
1/10/2023
Tim Brown is a Free Diving instructor I met during my time in Guatemala over the holidays. He's a 21-year-old kid from Australia who decided one day that he wanted to try free diving and now he's teaching tourists how to do it in Lake Atitlan, a gorgeous lake in Guatemala.
For more Ari:
Get tickets to see Ari on the road: https://www.arishaffir.com/tour
Cool merch & more: https://www.arishaffir.com/
Ari Shaffir - JEW (2022) FULL SPECIAL
Tim Brown
Freedive Atitlan - Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
https://www.instagram.com/freediveatitlan/
The Music:
Beyond the Sea- Bobby Darin
Lake of Fire- Nirvana
Holy Diver- Pat Boone
Black Water- The Doobie Brothers
Duration:02:05:04