Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series presented by Fanduel.

Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Aaron Chen for a hilarious and offbeat conversation about stand-up, awkward brilliance, and building a completely unique voice in comedy.

They talk about Aaron’s new Netflix special Aaron Chen: Funny Garden, his unconventional delivery, writing jokes that zig when everyone else zags, and why being weird might actually be the smartest move in comedy right now.

🎥 Watch Aaron Chen’s Netflix special Funny Garden now streaming on Netflix.

In this episode:
• The making of Funny Garden and Aaron’s approach to stand-up
• Why awkward timing can be a superpower
• Santino and Aaron talk writing, bombing, and embracing weirdness
• How originality still cuts through in a crowded comedy world

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Fiona Cauley for a hilarious and honest conversation about stand-up, confidence on stage, and turning life’s challenges into great comedy. They talk about Fiona’s rise in the stand-up world, developing her voice as a comic, navigating the industry, and how authenticity and perspective can make jokes hit even harder. It’s a sharp, funny, comic-to-comic conversation full of laughs and insight.

In this episode:

• Fiona’s journey into stand-up comedy
• Writing jokes that come from real life
• Santino and Fiona talk touring, bombing, and building confidence
• Why perspective is everything in comedy

Drop a comment with your favorite moment from the episode.

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and writer Tommy Brennan for a hilarious conversation about stand-up, writing for television, and the strange path that leads comics from late-night sets to the writers’ room.

They talk about Tommy’s time writing at Saturday Night Live, learning how to craft jokes that actually land, and the difference between writing for yourself versus writing for someone else. It’s a great comic-to-comic breakdown of how the industry really works.

In this episode:

• Weird comedy fans that freak you out
• How stand-up makes you a better comedy writer
• Being a kids ref & insane parents
• Behind-the-scenes comedy writing stories

Drop a comment with your favorite Tommy Brennan bit.

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger — a Wave series.

Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and actor Chloe Radcliffe for a sharp, funny conversation about stand-up, finding your voice, and what happens when your real personality becomes the act.

They talk writing jokes that actually connect, the ups and downs of performing, and Chloe’s role in the upcoming Bradley Cooper film Is This Thing On? — plus comedy insecurities, confidence, and learning how to trust your instincts on stage.

🌐 Chloe Radcliffe tour dates & info: https://www.chloeradcliffe.com📱 Follow Chloe: @chloebadcliffe

In this episode:• Balancing stand-up and acting• The making of Is This Thing On?• Santino and Chloe talk bombing, confidence, and finding your rhythm• Why honesty still works best in comedy

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and storyteller Barry Rothbart for a smart, funny conversation about stand-up, self-awareness, and the art of turning everyday awkwardness into big laughs. Special guest appearance of our studio ghosts! 👻

They talk about Barry’s approach to joke writing, navigating the comedy world without losing your voice, and why embracing who you actually are on stage usually works better than chasing trends. It’s a laid-back, comic-to-comic episode with plenty of laughs and insight.

In this episode:
• Writing honest jokes that don’t try too hard
• Finding confidence in your own comedic lane
• Touring stories and learning from rough sets
• Santino and Barry talk comedy instincts, timing, and perspective

Drop a comment with your favorite Barry Rothbart bit.

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