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Kevin Ryan & H. Foley Are American Garbage | Whiskey Ginger

Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

Hosted by Andrew Santino

1h 25m
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Summary

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Andrew Santino welcomes the creators of Are You Garbage to the show to discuss their busy touring schedule, early days of podcasting in New York, and memories of fast food and beverages. The conversation covers a wide range of comedic topics, including the realities of car leasing versus buying, absurd moments in travel, and reflections on classic snacks and drinks from the past. The guests share stories about maintaining a successful touring business while balancing their personal lives and recovery.

  • The guest advises against putting money down on a car lease or purchase because that cash is lost with no equity. 12:15
  • Arizona iced teas kept their iconic 99-cent price point for a long time because the price was printed directly on the can. 10:02
  • The guest shares that their special American Garbage is available on their YouTube channel. 1:22:46

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro and Ad Read

    Andrew Santino opens the episode with a brief introduction and a promotional ad for Liquid IV.

  2. 0:52
    Santino Announces Tour Dates

    Santino shares upcoming tour dates and hints at a secret project with Adam Ray.

  3. 4:47
    Personal Struggles and Recovery

    The conversation shifts to the guests’ personal challenges, including substance use and recovery journeys.

  4. 12:00
    Business Ventures and Private Equity

    Discussion turns to their business ventures, private equity interests, and the pitfalls of car dealerships.

  5. 13:54
    Travel Logistics and Sleep Issues

    They share anecdotes about traveling, red‑eye flights, and dealing with night terrors while on tour.

  6. 16:52
    Debating the Wolf's Location

    A playful debate ensues over where Quentin Tarantino's character, the Wolf, actually lives in LA.

  7. 24:00
    Relationship Dynamics and Support

    The hosts delve into their close relationships, support systems, and the challenges of maintaining them.

  8. 26:53
    Travel Logistics and Bus Trip

    Santino plans a bus trip to Atlanta for a show, detailing costs and logistics.

  9. 30:00
    Closing and Future Plans

    The episode wraps up with reflections on future shows, personal growth, and a teaser for upcoming content.

  10. 36:32
    Hot Dog Business Pitch

    The hosts brainstorm a quirky business idea combining funeral homes with hot dog carts to generate revenue.

  11. 40:00
    Guest Spotlights and Career Paths

    Discussion about classmates, Ivy League, and career moves in the entertainment and finance worlds.

  12. 43:42
    Mojo Brooks Fan Moment

    The group discusses their admiration for comedian Mojo Brooks and how his presence influences their dynamic.

Highlights

  • 2:47

    Watch Size Adviceinsight

    The host explains that big watches are meant for big men, while skinny guys wearing large watches look ridiculous.

  • 4:05

    Carrying Weight with Cachetinsight

    The guest discusses how Stavros Halkias carried his weight with cachet and confidence when he was at his biggest, and how slimming down made it tenfold.

  • 6:33

    Explosion Spending Storystory

    The guest reveals that the most money spent in one night during a relapse was fifteen grand over a couple of days.

  • 12:01

    Car Dealership Wisdominsight

    The host argues that getting a good deal on a car is a myth and that dealerships always walk away with cash in their pocket.

  • 19:54

    Massage Therapy Realityinsight

    The host explains that spas keep all the money from massage price hikes, meaning masseuses do not get extra unless you tip them directly.

  • 50:03

    Hotel Sleepwalking Incidentstory

    The guest shares a bizarre story about a 12-year-old Australian boy sleepwalking and knocking on his hotel room door in the middle of the night.

  • 1:14:58

    Early Podcasting Inspirationstory

    The guests recall sitting in their rooms eating dollar hamburgers from Burger King while listening to podcasts as up-and-coming open micers in New York.

Quotes

  • “The richest people you know drive Lexuses and Toyotas, I'm telling you.”
    Unnamed speaker · 13:18
  • “Car dealerships need to go, the car is 37 grand, it has to be 37 grand when it goes out the door.”
    Unnamed speaker · 11:11
  • “People are just, maybe people, it's more concerned than anything. Less talking shit.”
    Unnamed speaker · 29:32
  • “That's imminent death, by the way.”
    Unnamed speaker · 36:55
  • “I love baseball. It's, it's the only thing I love. Me and my dad and my cousin Luke text every day when the Cubs are on.”
    Unnamed speaker · 39:13
  • “The dog is dead, my dude.”
    Unnamed speaker · 55:22
  • “So, uh, I'll just throw like a pod on. Yeah. And I live like a couple of minutes and I'm out.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:13:02
  • “You know, I used to do that. That's so funny, man. That was my run. Burger King was always my run.”
    Unnamed speaker · 1:15:05
  • “It's like the summer of 93, when Burger Buddies were big, when Wild Cherry Pepsi got popular.”
    Andrew Santino · 1:18:30
  • Liquid IV 0:00–0:32
  • Andrew Santino 1:04–1:17
  • Fabletics 31:51–33:23
  • Liquid IV 42:12–43:37
  • Kayak 43:12–44:19
  • Liquid IV 1:24:22–1:25:04
  • Kayak 1:25:12–1:25:49

About this episode

Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with Kevin Ryan and H. Foley, the boys behind the hit comedy podcast Are You Garbage?, for a conversation about stand-up, growing up, family, questionable decisions, and all the little things that separate classy people from absolute trash. Kippy and Foley have built a comedy empire out of asking one simple question: Are You Garbage? From childhood habits and family traditions to the kind of behavior that would get you banned from a country club, these two have made a career out of finding the garbage in all of us. Their brand-new comedy special, American Garbage, is streaming FREE on YouTube! The boys take their signature humor to the stage for a full-length stand-up and crowd-work special dedicated to the fans who helped make Are You Garbage? what it is today. Watch American Garbage on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77zGwlLffWk Check out Are You Garbage? and get tickets to their live shows: https://areyougarbage.com Support Are You Garbage? on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AreYouGarbage Follow Are You Garbage?: https://www.instagram.com/areyougarbage Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #AreYouGarbage #AmericanGarbage ====================================================== This episode is sponsored by: FABLETICS GET 70-80% OFF WHEN YOU SIGN UP! http://fabletics.com/wg26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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

Topics

  • Burger King
  • New York
  • McDonald's
  • Delta One
  • Pepsi-Cola
  • KitchenAid
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Jameson
  • Empire Strikes Back
  • Crocodile Dundee

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