Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Hosted by Andrew Santino
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Andrew Santino and his guest discuss a wide range of topics, starting with Irish origins, the rap group Kneecap, and traditional Irish step dancing versus American pageantry. They explore the shifting landscape of stand-up comedy, where crowd work has become ubiquitous, before transitioning into domestic life, parenting thoughts, and childhood memories. Later, the conversation shifts toward unusual food challenges like the nine-beer and nine-hot-dog challenge, strange black-market delicacies such as ortolan bunting, and amusing bathroom habits on airplanes.
Andrew Santino opens the episode with a commercial for Liquid IV and a brief intro to the show.
Andrew announces his upcoming stand‑up show with Dave Chappelle at Sloan Park and invites listeners to buy tickets.
Andrew welcomes listeners, introduces the show’s host, and sets the stage for the conversation with Colum Tyrrell.
The hosts discuss the pronunciation of Tyrrell’s name and explore its Irish origins and meaning.
The conversation shifts to personal topics: marriage, divorce, and family dynamics, including the hosts’ own experiences.
Andrew and Colum share stories about traveling to Ireland, attending shows, and the differences between Irish and American venues.
They discuss sports culture, especially rugby, and the physical challenges faced by athletes in different leagues.
The hosts talk about the prevalence of merch, sponsorships, and the impact of corporate branding on comedy.
They cover upcoming comedy festivals, live show experiences, and the importance of audience engagement and crowd work.
The episode concludes with personal reflections on life, work, and the future, wrapping up the conversation.
The conversation opens with a vivid, awkward story from the host’s teenage years involving a brother, an ex‑girlfriend, and an unexpected interruption.
The host shares a cringe‑worthy memory of a mother catching him in a compromising situation, highlighting the shock and awkwardness of the moment.
Irish Origin of Tyroneinsight
The guest insists that the name Tyrone has deep Irish origins, which is verified by the automated voice as coming from a Gaelic phrase and county in Ireland.
Americanizing Irish Dancingstory
The guest describes stumbling upon an Irish dancing competition in an American hotel conference room and finding it transformed into a flashy beauty pageant.
Takeover of Crowd Workdebate
The host and guest discuss how pervasive crowd work has become in stand-up comedy, with many performers abandoning prepared material entirely.
The host shares a hilarious and panic-inducing anecdote about his mother walking into his bedroom while he was intimate in high school.
The Nine-Nine-Nine Challengestory
The guest recounts completing the grueling nine-beer and nine-hot-dog challenge in Philadelphia, which ended with a disaster in an executive suite bathroom.
Black Market Ortolan Buntingdata
The discussion turns to the illegal and controversial French delicacy ortolan bunting, noting its black market price and preparation method.
“Gift a KitchenAid Stand Mixer this year and make more than meals.”
“I don't think I would wanna move to like.”
“And then the door just opens slowly, and I just froze.”
“And I thought, why would, and my mom, to her credit, was like, oh my god, oh my god,”
“And dragged them to fucking Boise. And now years later, they have this like cool Basque region district.”
“Where, yeah, there's almost like a, it's like a smell pollution. It's like a noise where you, you lose your human rights because it's icky.”
“I think, do, truly can I say, do you think, how hard do you think it would be for you to get that?”
“No, it's completely, it's illegal all over the world. But you, you can get it.”
“The fees if you get caught is up to nine thousand euros and up to six months in prison.”
“I was thinking, me, Dana White, fucking yacht, let's go. Let's…”
Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with Irish comedian Colum Tyrrell for a conversation about stand-up, the insanity of the New York comedy scene, life on the road, and what happens when two comedians with absolutely no interest in behaving themselves get together. Originally from Ireland, Colum has made a name for himself in New York comedy with his fearless stand-up, sharp wit, and willingness to say just about anything. A regular at the legendary Comedy Cellar, he's appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Legion of Skanks, Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast, and Are You Garbage? Colum also appeared in Ari Shaffir's The End, the 2026 revival of his legendary comedy storytelling series, alongside some of the biggest names in stand-up. Check out Colum's 30-minute stand-up special, 30 Minutes With Colum Tyrrell, available on YouTube, and keep an eye out for his upcoming full-hour special. Watch 30 Minutes With Colum Tyrrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zvnzgu-2TQ Check out Colum's upcoming tour dates and more: https://columtyrrell.com Follow Colum Tyrrell: https://www.instagram.com/columtyrrell Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #ColumTyrrell #StandUpComedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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