JRE 1371 · October 29, 2019
Andrew Santino
Who is Andrew Santino?
Andrew Santino is a stand up comedian and actor. Check out his podcast “Whiskey Ginger” available on Apple Podcasts & YouTube.
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Andrew Santino discusses his comedy career and the evolution of stand-up in the modern era
- 02Conversation covers acting work and navigating Hollywood as a comedian
- 03Discussion about podcast hosting and the Whiskey Ginger show format
- 04Santino shares stories from touring and performing across the country
- 05Talk about personal growth and dealing with the pressures of entertainment industry
- 06Exchange about comedy writing process and developing material
- ▶Andrew talks about his comedy career trajectory and breaking into stand-up0:05:00
- ▶Discussion about the Whiskey Ginger podcast and podcast format0:25:00
- ▶Santino shares stories from touring and performing across the country0:45:00
- ▶Conversation about acting work and navigating the entertainment industry1:10:00
- ▶Andrew reflects on personal growth and dealing with industry pressures1:45:00
The Show
Andrew Santino sits down with Joe to talk comedy, acting, and the weird world of being a working entertainer in 2019. Santino's got that energy where he's clearly done the work, put in the hours on stage, and built something real with his podcast and acting gigs. The conversation flows naturally between his stand-up career, his role in shows and films, and how he balances all the different aspects of being in entertainment.
One of the interesting threads running through the episode is Santino's perspective on the comedy landscape and how it's changed. He's got stories from the road, talk about what it takes to actually make it as a touring comic, and the reality that it's not as glamorous as people think. There's real insight into the grind of performing night after night, dealing with different crowds, and trying to keep material fresh.
The conversation also touches on his podcast Whiskey Ginger and what he's built there. Santino comes across as someone who genuinely cares about the craft, who's thinking about how to entertain people across different mediums. Whether it's stand-up, acting, or podcasting, he's trying to do it right.
Throughout the episode there's that classic JRE dynamic where Joe and the guest just riff and explore ideas, laugh at stories, and go deeper into topics that interest them both. Santino's got good stories, good energy, and he doesn't take himself too seriously, which makes for a solid conversation.
Best Quotes
“Stand-up comedy is the most honest form of entertainment because it's just you and the audience”
— Andrew Santino
From the JRE 1371 conversation with Andrew Santino.
“When you're touring, you realize real quick what works and what doesn't because the audience tells you immediately”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1371 conversation with Andrew Santino.
“Podcasting has given comedians a direct line to their audience that didn't exist before”
— Andrew Santino
From the JRE 1371 conversation with Andrew Santino.
“The hardest part of comedy is not the funny, it's having something to say”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 1371 conversation with Andrew Santino.
“You've got to do the work, put in the hours, and not expect anything back until you've earned it”
— Andrew Santino
From the JRE 1371 conversation with Andrew Santino.
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