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Steve Rannazzisi!

Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast

Hosted by H. Foley

1h 17m
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Summary

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Comedian Steve Rannazzisi joins the podcast to discuss his upbringing on Long Island, his Catholic school background, and his current suburban lifestyle. The guest and hosts detail working-class roots, family limousine businesses, childhood vacations to Colonial Williamsburg, and early jobs at nurseries and King Cullen supermarkets. The conversation explores Rannazzisi's current routines, including golf club memberships, crockpot cooking, and neighborhood quirks, culminating in a humorous evaluation of whether his habits and lifestyle qualify as classy or trashy.

  • Keep your grocery shopping and meal preparation organized by utilizing bulk buying and reliable slow cooker recipes. 56:12
  • Maintain strong connections with childhood friends to build a consistent local support system as you get older. 53:23
  • When attending weddings, cover your plate minimums and factor in past generosity to determine appropriate monetary gifts. 51:21

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Show Announcement and Host Intro

    Hosts Kevin and H. Foley introduce the episode and announce the Army of Garbage Tour event.

  2. 1:40
    Guest Introduction: Steve Renizzi

    Hosts welcome comedian Steve Renizzi, highlighting his career and upcoming tour.

  3. 3:03
    Early Life: Long Island Roots

    Steve recounts his upbringing on Long Island, family background, and cultural heritage.

  4. 4:39
    School Years and Religious Upbringing

    Steve discusses his Catholic schooling, family dynamics, and the decision to leave the school.

  5. 8:50
    Family Dynamics and Sibling Relationships

    Steve shares details about his siblings, their careers, and family interactions.

  6. 18:20
    Personal Anecdotes: Food, Cars, and Childhood Memories

    Steve reminisces about family meals, first car, and childhood experiences.

  7. 20:40
    Product Sponsorships: MOD and Helix

    Hosts promote energy drink sponsor MOD and sleep product sponsor Helix, explaining benefits and offers.

  8. 30:05
    Early Jobs and Work Experience

    Steve recounts his first jobs, from nursery work to retail, and the lessons learned.

  9. 39:48
    Product Sponsorships: Ridge Wallets

    Hosts advertise Ridge wallets and power banks, detailing features and holiday gifting ideas.

  10. 40:38
    Intro and Brunt Workwear Pitch

    Hosts introduce the episode and begin a promotional pitch for Brunt Workwear, highlighting its durability and comfort for blue‑collar workers.

  11. 43:07
    Fast Food Preferences and Burger King Saga

    The conversation shifts to favorite fast food, leading to a humorous recount of a mis‑ordered Burger King Whopper during a cross‑country trip.

  12. 47:06
    Personal History: College, Travel, and Early Career

    Steve Rannazzisi shares anecdotes from his college years, travels to Paris and London, and early experiences in theater and the entertainment industry.

Highlights

  • 4:05

    Catholic School Departurestory

    The guest explains how he left a Catholic high school after ninth grade following mutual disagreements and a desire to attend public school.

  • 13:32

    Family Limousine Businessstory

    The guest describes his father starting a limousine service in 1984 while continuing to drive an MTA bus, keeping Cadillacs parked outside their split-ranch home.

  • 30:06

    Working at the Nurserystory

    The guest recounts a humiliating childhood job at a local plant nursery where his mother intervened so he would not have to cross a busy road to buy lunch.

  • 32:00

    King Cullen Aisle Dutyinsight

    The guest recalls taking pride in managing the paper towel aisle at the local King Cullen supermarket as a teenager.

  • 56:12

    Crockpot Steak and Potatoesstrategy

    The guest shares a specific, detailed recipe for making steak cubes, potatoes, and French onion soup mix in a slow cooker.

  • 1:07:21

    Buying Half a Cowdata

    The guest reveals he purchased half a cow for twelve hundred dollars, resulting in three hundred pounds of meat stored in a dedicated utility room freezer.

  • 1:10:32

    Bidet Mishapstory

    The guest shares a painful anecdote about installing a bidet attachment that directly impacted an existing hemorrhoid with unexpected water pressure.

Quotes

  • “It's 50 for me, 50 for my two, and each for my son. 150 a month, yeah.”
    Unnamed speaker · 2:43
  • “Not technically did anything. I was just like, I, I, I wasn't like trying.”
    Unnamed speaker · 4:47
  • “There were like 30 priests ordained as here. And I'm like, there was like one on the entire Long Island.”
    Unnamed speaker · 7:59
  • “And I remember quitting like the week before. I, it got, we started shooting and I was like, all right.”
    Unnamed speaker · 22:33
  • “I think on my own, had I never had kids or learned about health, it's Burger King.”
    Unnamed speaker · 43:53
  • “I love this stuff. I love getting in like these crock pot recipes. I got a new one, steak and potatoes, right?”
    Unnamed speaker · 56:12
  • Are You Garbage 0:48–1:39
  • Patreon 1:34–1:39
  • MOD 19:27–20:38
  • Helix 20:13–21:57
  • Ridge 39:31–42:59
  • Brunt Workwear 40:38–43:07
  • steverrantizzi.com 1:16:10–1:17:08
  • ArmyGarbage.com 1:16:50–1:17:05

About this episode

Are You Garbage presents stand up comedian and podcast host Steve Rannazzisi! You know Steve Rannazzisi from stand up comedy, Legion of Skanks, FX's The League, Kill Tony, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, You Be Trippin', Take Your Shoes Off, Story Warz, Something's Burning, Stuff Island, TigerBelly, The Church of What's Happening Now, Sagdaddy Da Pod, YKWD Podcast, Conan, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening, and so much more! Thanks for watching AYG Comedy Podcast. Love youse guys. Come to a live show! Watch AMERICAN GARBAGE: https://youtu.be/77zGwlLffWk?si=6E9dBr63JY7HgP9t AYG 2026 Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows NEW AYG MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AreYouGarbage MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Sponsored By: MOD: Visit https://mod.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order PLUS free shipping with promo code GARBAGE Helix Sleep: Go to https://helixsleep.com/garbage for 20% Off Sitewide. Ridge Wallet: One thing to pack, five ways to power! Head to https://www. Ridge.com/AYG for Ridge's Friends & Family Sale, where you can buy two Ridge Power Banks and get a third FREE. Promo Code: AYG Brunt Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code GARBAGE at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/GARBAGE Comedians H. Foley and Kevin Ryan are self proclaimed GARBAGE. Each week a new stand up comedian gets put to the test. Steal shampoo from hotels? Own a George Foreman Grill? Ever worn JNCO Jeans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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17,111 words · 6 speakers

Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

  • Long Island
  • Burger King
  • St. Anthony's
  • Chipotle
  • Stop and Shop
  • Fordham
  • Oneonta
  • NYU
  • SUNY
  • Smithtown

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