Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

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

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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

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedy legend Todd Barry for a dry, sharp, perfectly uncomfortable conversation about stand-up, touring solo, and why less effort often gets bigger laughs.

They talk about Todd’s brand-new stand-up special Domestic Shorthair, his minimalist comedy style, decades on the road, and how confidence, silence, and timing can destroy harder than yelling ever could.

🎥 Watch Todd Barry’s new special Domestic Shorthair (Link Below)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew97ca0-pVI

In this episode:
• The philosophy behind Todd’s stripped-down comedy style
• Touring alone vs. traveling with other comics
• Writing jokes that sound effortless but aren’t
• Santino and Todd talk crowd work, restraint, and longevity

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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with legendary impressionist and comedian Frank Caliendo for an episode that turns into a masterclass in voices, timing, and controlled chaos.

They talk about building iconic impressions, staying sharp after decades in comedy, and why commitment is everything when you’re stepping into someone else’s voice. Frank jumps in and out of characters effortlessly, leaving Santino (and the audience) scrambling to keep up.

🌐 Frank Caliendo tour dates & info: https://www.frankonstage.com

IN THIS EPISODE:
• How Frank develops and maintains his impressions
• The mental speed required to perform at his level
• Santino and Caliendo talk comedy longevity and craft
• Why impressions still crush when done right

Drop a comment with the impression that broke your brain.

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