Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino
Hosted by Andrew Santino
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Andrew Santino welcomes guest Caitlin Peluffo to Whiskey Ginger to discuss everything from childhood sports accolades and high school initiation rituals to the realities of touring, dating apps, and why soccer should never be called football in America. They trade stories about growing up in California versus the Midwest, dealing with terrible Airbnb hosts, and the psychological burden of constantly performing and reviewing comedy specials. The conversation moves at a fast, comedic pace, touching on everything from soccer star Kristen Press and childhood memories to a prank email address created live on the show.
Andrew Santino opens the show with a brief introduction and promotes Liquid IV and KitchenAid products.
Andrew shares his upcoming tour schedule, including a show with Dave Chappelle and dates in Vegas and other cities.
Andrew welcomes Caitlin Peluffo, setting the stage for their conversation about soccer, life, and comedy.
Caitlin recounts her high‑school and college soccer experiences, the initiation ritual, and how she eventually left the sport.
Caitlin and Andrew discuss the differences between soccer and football, the etymology of the sport, and why Americans call it soccer.
Caitlin explains how she transitioned from soccer to comedy, her early gigs, and the emotional ups and downs of performing.
The pair compare growing up in San Bruno, California, to Caitlin’s Midwest upbringing, touching on family expectations and weather differences.
They talk about touring logistics, balancing personal relationships, and the impact of travel on Caitlin’s mental health.
The episode wraps up with Caitlin’s upcoming shows, her goals for the future, and final words of encouragement to listeners.
The hosts riff on the absurdity of Airbnb costs versus hotels, sharing personal stories of bad stays and the comedic value of service fees.
Discussion shifts to spoiling oneself with purchases and the challenges of selling out shows, with a lighthearted jab at the host’s spending habits.
They dive into the behind‑the‑scenes turmoil of a comedy show, detailing the chaotic filming schedule and the fallout from a poorly edited clip of Mike Turner.
Discussing the US Women's National Teaminsight
The guest explains her love for soccer and mentions supporting Kristen Press, while the host admits he has no idea who that is since he doesn't follow soccer.
College Soccer Initiation Ritualsstory
The guest shares a hilarious and humiliating story about her college soccer team initiation where she wore a cavewoman outfit and drank Malibu rum.
Being a Comedian and Falling in Love Quicklyinsight
The guest explains that despite trying to be single and independent, she quickly falls in love and loves fixing broken things in relationships.
Dealing With Awful Airbnb Hostsstory
The guest rants about a terrible Airbnb experience in Los Angeles with a hostile host who questioned her ability to use a key fob.
Getting Rid of Negative Social Media Clipsstory
The guest and host discuss how Netflix executives stepped in to take down a viral clip of a comic bombing after realizing it made the comics look bad.
Late Night Crowd Dynamics at Comedy Clubsinsight
They compare notes on performing late-night weekend shows at comedy clubs where the audience consists of drunk, tired, or wandering tourists.
The Humility of Comedians Who Still Bombinsight
The guest shares her theory that comedian celebrities are the most humble because they still experience bombing at clubs like the Comedy Cellar.
“I played my first year and then I went home for the summer and I just partied my ass off.”
“I literally asked him, I was like, I'll do anything.”
“I also used to be a bartender and.”
“My sister got married and all of her was on there and then mine was just all soccer and being alone.”
“In the Midwest, it was like, it was all like, we got to get to a wooded area, forest,”
“I don't have a bunion.”
“You keep staring into Airbnbs and you're gonna be fucking gone before anybody.”
“You know what? I hope to God it sells out just to- and I'm gonna text you and I'm gonna be like, "Hey, hey, what's this about, fuckhead?"”
“They put it out on social media.”
“I do love that he did that and thank god he- he came forward like before it, before people could attack him, that he was like, "Yeah, dude, fuck you."”
Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian Caitlin Peluffo for a hilarious conversation about stand-up, dating, relationships, bad decisions, life on the road, and all the questionable choices that eventually become great material. Caitlin was a finalist on Kevin Hart's Funny AF on Netflix and has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, After Midnight, and Comedy Central. Her brand-new stand-up special, Prosciutto Rose, is out now and streaming free on YouTube. Caitlin gets into breakups, dating short kings, and everything else that comes with being a self-described lovable loose cannon. Watch Caitlin Peluffo: Prosciutto Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M5HKgLyjcI Check out Caitlin's tour dates and more: https://www.caitlinpeluffo.com Follow Caitlin Peluffo: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinpeluffo Follow Andrew Santino: https://www.instagram.com/cheetosantino Follow Whiskey Ginger: https://instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast #WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #CaitlinPeluffo #ProsciuttoRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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