JRE 1642 · June 27, 2024

Andrew Santino

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Who is Andrew Santino?

Andrew Santino is a standup comedian and actor. He's the host of the "Whiskey Ginger" podcast and co-host of the "Bad Friends" podcast with Bobby Lee.

Topics and Timestamps

01Andrew Santino discusses his comedy career and the evolution of his podcasts Bad Friends and Whiskey Ginger
02Conversation covers personal stories from standup comedy road life and performing experiences
03Andrew talks about his acting work and balancing multiple creative projects simultaneously
04Discussion touches on podcast dynamics and the relationship between co-hosts Bobby Lee and Andrew
05Stories about comedy crowds, hecklers, and what makes certain venues work or fail
06Reflections on the current state of comedy and how the industry has changed over time
▶Andrew discusses his journey in comedy and what got him started0:05:00
▶Conversation about Bad Friends podcast with Bobby Lee and their dynamic0:22:30
▶Andrew tells stories about road gigs and difficult comedy crowds0:38:45
▶Discussion about balancing podcasting, standup, and acting careers0:55:20
▶Andrew reflects on how comedy and the entertainment industry have changed1:12:00

The Show

JRE 1642 brings Andrew Santino to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, podcasting, and the life of a working entertainer. Andrew is a guy who's been grinding in comedy for years, hosting his own podcast Whiskey Ginger while co-hosting Bad Friends with Bobby Lee, and he brings that real energy to the conversation about what it actually takes to make it in this space.

The episode dives into Andrew's approach to standup and how performing has shaped who he is. Joe and Andrew get into the specifics of what makes a good comedy crowd versus a dead room, and Andrew shares some genuine stories about road gigs and the unpredictability of performing live. There's real talk about the grind of touring, the weird dynamics of different venues, and how a comedian has to adapt their material and energy depending on where they're performing.

Andrew opens up about the podcast world and what it takes to keep shows engaging week after week. The Bad Friends dynamic with Bobby Lee comes up naturally, and Andrew talks about how their chemistry works and what listeners respond to. He's honest about the work that goes into podcasting on top of comedy, acting, and everything else he's juggling. The conversation touches on how podcasting has changed comedy and created new opportunities that didn't exist before.

There's also discussion about Andrew's acting work and how that fits into his overall creative life. He talks about the difference between comedy and acting, and how doing one informs the other. Throughout the episode, Andrew maintains that self-aware, slightly self-deprecating energy that makes him interesting to listen to. He's not trying to be the smartest guy in the room, just a working comic who's figured out how to build an audience across multiple platforms.

The conversation stays grounded in practical advice and real stories rather than getting too theoretical. Andrew talks about failure, about shows that went badly, about learning what works and what doesn't. It's the kind of episode that will resonate with anyone who creates content or performs, because Andrew is genuinely reflecting on the craft and the work involved.

Best Quotes

“The thing about comedy is you really figure out who you are when you're bombing in front of strangers”

— Andrew Santino