JRE 1438 · March 6, 2020

Andrew Santino

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Who is Andrew Santino?

Andrew Santino is a stand up comedian and actor. He will be in the new FXX show "Dave" starting on March 4, also available on Hulu. Check out his podcast “Whiskey Ginger” & also look for his new podcast with comedian Bobby Lee called "Bad Friends" both available on Apple Podcasts & YouTube. @Andrew Santino @Bad Friends

Topics and Timestamps

01Andrew Santino discusses his acting role in the new FXX show Dave premiering March 4 on Hulu
02Conversation covers his comedy career trajectory and transition into acting
03Andrew talks about his podcasts Whiskey Ginger and Bad Friends with Bobby Lee
04Discussion touches on stand up comedy, the creative process, and performing live
05Andrew shares stories from his personal life and experiences in the entertainment industry
06Joe and Andrew discuss podcast growth, audience engagement, and comedy in the modern era
▶Andrew discusses his new role in FXX's Dave0:05:30
▶Conversation about his podcasts Whiskey Ginger and Bad Friends0:15:45
▶Andrew talks about his comedy touring experiences0:28:20
▶Discussion on the evolution of comedy and podcasting impact0:42:15
▶Personal stories from his journey in entertainment0:55:00

The Show

JRE 1438 features comedian and actor Andrew Santino stopping by to chat about his growing career in both stand up and television. With his new role in FXX's Dave coming to Hulu on March 4, Santino's in the midst of an exciting transition from pure stand up to acting. The conversation flows naturally between his comedy work, his two podcasts, and the reality of making it in entertainment in 2020.

Andrew's got a lot going on right now. Beyond the Dave role, he's managing two podcasts that are gaining serious traction. Whiskey Ginger is his solo platform where he brings on guests and does long form conversation, while Bad Friends, his collaboration with Bobby Lee, is another beast entirely. These podcasts represent the new frontier for comedians trying to build audiences and make money outside of traditional comedy club circuits.

The conversation inevitably turns to the grind of comedy itself. Andrew talks about the reality of touring, the different energy of various cities and venues, and what it takes to keep evolving as a performer. He's been in the game long enough to understand that comedy isn't static, and you have to keep pushing yourself to stay sharp and relevant. The transition into acting adds another layer to his career, and while it's exciting, it also comes with its own set of challenges and learning curves that he navigates openly on the show.

Joe and Andrew also touch on the broader comedy landscape and how podcasts have completely changed the game. Where comedians used to rely exclusively on tours and club gigs, now building a podcast audience can be just as lucrative and impactful. It gives you control over your content and your relationship with your audience in a way that traditional comedy platforms never allowed.