How Kippy Met His Wife! w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast
Hosted by H. Foley
- 1h 13m
- Transcript
Summary
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This family episode of the podcast features hosts Kevin Ryan and H. Foley talking shop without a guest, diving into behind-the-scenes stories about producing their upcoming comedy special American Garbage, premiering on September 13th. The hosts trade absurd anecdotes about past odd jobs, disastrous rental RVs smelling like meatloaf, and awkward encounters outside Philadelphia pizza shops. Later in the episode, the guest recounts the elaborate, accidental story of how he met his wife at a comedy club, leading to a sprawling banter session about bar culture, past drug habits, and relationship dynamics.
- Fund your own independent creative projects if you want complete control over the release and distribution process. 4:25
- When trying to impress someone at a bar, acting like you already have a pre-existing relationship can serve as an effective icebreaker. 1:01:58
- Personal finance apps can help monitor recurring subscription charges and household spending without requiring constant manual tracking. 38:25
Chapters
- 0:00Episode Intro and Special Announcement
Hosts introduce the podcast, announce the upcoming American Garbage special and encourage listeners to subscribe and join the live premiere.
- 0:45Hosts and Show Format Overview
Kevin Ryan and H. Foley introduce themselves and explain the premise of the show, teasing the comedic tone and the focus on comedians' character traits.
- 1:18Personal Anecdotes and Inside Jokes
Hosts share personal stories, from breakups to childhood memories, weaving in humor and references to their own lives and shared experiences.
- 2:17Behind‑the‑Scenes Production Story
Discussion of the crew, equipment, and the quirky RV used for filming, including anecdotes about the messy set and the team’s resourcefulness.
- 12:53Comedic Storytelling and Guest Interactions
The hosts recount exaggerated tales of encounters with strangers, drug culture, and odd situations, maintaining a comedic rhythm and engaging the audience.
- 20:38Advertising and Sponsorship Segments
A series of ad reads for various brands (DraftKings, Quince, Rocket Money, Priceline) are interspersed throughout the episode, each with a distinct promotional style.
- 47:01Growler Debate and Refill Culture
The hosts discuss growlers, refillable bottles, and the environmental debate over single‑use plastic.
- 56:44Kippy’s First Encounter with His Future Wife
The hosts recount how Kippy met his wife at a comedy club before ever kissing her.
- 1:05:44Behind‑the‑Scenes of Comedy Booking
Discussion of how Kippy navigated the booking process, from the ten‑o’clock to the midnight slot.
- 1:11:30The Culture of Shot‑Tying and Taboo Topics
The hosts explore the practice of shot‑tying, its social implications, and why it’s controversial.
- 1:12:10The Night of the Midnight Show and the Kiss
Kippy’s spontaneous kiss with his future wife occurs before he gets booked on the midnight show.
- 1:12:48Wrap‑Up and Call to Action
The episode concludes with a brief recap and a call for listeners to subscribe to the YouTube channel.
Highlights
- 4:40
Self-Funding A Comedy Specialdata
The hosts discuss financing their debut independent comedy special entirely on their own, highlighting the logistics of bringing a twenty-person crew to Tampa, Florida.
- 6:57
Renting A Bizarre Tour RVstory
The hosts recount renting a strange, heavily lived-in RV for their comedy special that smelled intensely of meatloaf and felt like a mobile Airbnb.
- 11:03
Getting Into Street Confrontationsinsight
The guest shares a vivid story from his youth in Philadelphia about being intensely stared down by a tough local outside a pizza shop.
- 57:38
The hosts recall the early days of hanging out in New York comedy clubs and accidentally blacking out from drinking high-ABV craft IPAs without realizing their strength.
- 1:01:58
Pretending To Be Marriedstrategy
The guest explains the smooth tactic he used when meeting his future wife at a comedy club by pretending she was already his wife to ward off an aggressive stranger.
Quotes
“We are trash, you are garbage, we're here to celebrate it.”
Unnamed speaker · 3:27 “The stories people share is like cathartic for them because like, if you've been to a live show, it's very welcome to the party.”
Unnamed speaker · 3:19 “We love you. American garbage is gonna be on our YouTube page September 13th, September 13th.”
H. Foley · 4:14 “The only problem was that shit gets all over the driveway, you know, all over the-”
H. Foley · 28:33 “I almost bought one of them one time.”
Unnamed speaker · 47:11 “I was somewhere, it was before they were super corny.”
Unnamed speaker · 47:15 “I don't do one-time-use plastic.”
Unnamed speaker · 48:26
Sponsored segments
- Patreon 2:01–2:17
- DraftKings 20:08–21:38
- Quince 23:13–25:16
- Rocket Money 37:58–39:32
- Priceline 39:33–40:08
About this episode
Are You Garbage is back with Kevin Ryan and H. Foley for a family episode to answer your garbage questions from Patreon. It's a fun one! Thanks for watching AYG Comedy Podcast. Love youse guys. Come to a live show! AYG 2026 Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows NEW AYG MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Watch Route 66: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSkJS1gCDR4 Live Shows: https://areyougarbage.com/pages/live-shows PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AreYouGarbage MERCH: https://areyougarbage.com/ Sponsored By: DraftKings: One app. Every sport. All 50 states. New DraftKings customers, Sign up with code AYG, spend just five bucks, and get two hundred in total rewards within 21 days, includes all markets. That’s code AYG. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. Quince: https://quince.com/garbage Promo Code: GARBAGE Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://www. RocketMoney.com/GARBAGE Promo Code: GARBAGE Gambling Problem? Call one eight hundred GAMBLER, one eight hundred MY RESET. Connecticut: call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven, visit CCPG dot org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino in Kansas. Bet tax pass-through may apply in Illinois. Twenty one plus. Void in Canada. Bet with DraftKings Sportsbook to get Bonus bets that expire in seven days OR Trade with DraftKings Predictions to get Predictions Dollars that expire in one year. Event contract trading involves risk of loss. Predictions offer void in New York. Non-withdrawable Rewards issued as Fifty dollar click-to-claims every seven days for twenty-one days. 1 single-use boost per customer per day, expires at the end of the final select game when offered. Valid for select football transactions on the platform for which it's been issued. Terms at d k n g dot c o slash offer. Limited time offer. Nationwide based on Sportsbook, Predictions, and Free-to-Play Sports Contest availability. Varies by State. Limited time offer. 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
14,189 words · 6 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- YouTube
- Are You Garbage?
- American garbage
- Venmo
- Target
- Mojo
- Spotify
- Growler
- Comedy Cellar
- Zepbound
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