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Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino

Hosted by Andrew Santino

1h 28m
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Summary

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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.

  • When staying on the road, booking a hotel often saves you from the hidden fees and unresponsive hosts common in Airbnb rentals. 26:50
  • Comedians often struggle with the success of their own specials, immediately defaulting to criticism rather than enjoying the accomplishment. 31:48
  • Crowd work in comedy has a long historical precedent, with 19th-century audiences throwing rotten tomatoes and cabbage at performers. 54:24
  • When touring for comedy, selling out multiple shows in a market requires a balance of excitement and staying grounded against the constant threat of bombing. 35:05

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro & Sponsor Ads

    Andrew Santino opens the show with a brief introduction and promotes Liquid IV and KitchenAid products.

  2. 1:04
    Andrew Announces Upcoming Tour Dates

    Andrew shares his upcoming tour schedule, including a show with Dave Chappelle and dates in Vegas and other cities.

  3. 1:54
    Guest Introduction: Caitlin Peluffo

    Andrew welcomes Caitlin Peluffo, setting the stage for their conversation about soccer, life, and comedy.

  4. 2:51
    Caitlin’s Soccer Journey & College Life

    Caitlin recounts her high‑school and college soccer experiences, the initiation ritual, and how she eventually left the sport.

  5. 3:39
    Soccer Culture & Naming Debate

    Caitlin and Andrew discuss the differences between soccer and football, the etymology of the sport, and why Americans call it soccer.

  6. 7:14
    Comedy Career Beginnings & Challenges

    Caitlin explains how she transitioned from soccer to comedy, her early gigs, and the emotional ups and downs of performing.

  7. 8:56
    Life in California vs. Midwest

    The pair compare growing up in San Bruno, California, to Caitlin’s Midwest upbringing, touching on family expectations and weather differences.

  8. 10:00
    Touring, Scheduling, and Personal Life

    They talk about touring logistics, balancing personal relationships, and the impact of travel on Caitlin’s mental health.

  9. 14:00
    Future Plans & Closing Thoughts

    The episode wraps up with Caitlin’s upcoming shows, her goals for the future, and final words of encouragement to listeners.

  10. 39:34
    Airbnb Misadventures and Hotel Hype

    The hosts riff on the absurdity of Airbnb costs versus hotels, sharing personal stories of bad stays and the comedic value of service fees.

  11. 40:51
    Spoiling Yourself and Selling Out

    Discussion shifts to spoiling oneself with purchases and the challenges of selling out shows, with a lighthearted jab at the host’s spending habits.

  12. 43:34
    Comedy Production Chaos and the Mike Turner Incident

    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.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “I played my first year and then I went home for the summer and I just partied my ass off.”
    Unnamed speaker · 5:57
  • “I literally asked him, I was like, I'll do anything.”
    Unnamed speaker · 6:22
  • “I also used to be a bartender and.”
    Unnamed speaker · 7:11
  • “My sister got married and all of her was on there and then mine was just all soccer and being alone.”
    Unnamed speaker · 8:21
  • “In the Midwest, it was like, it was all like, we got to get to a wooded area, forest,”
    Andrew Santino · 9:03
  • “I don't have a bunion.”
    Unnamed speaker · 39:39
  • “You keep staring into Airbnbs and you're gonna be fucking gone before anybody.”
    Andrew Santino · 39:52
  • “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?"”
    Andrew Santino · 41:15
  • “They put it out on social media.”
    Unnamed speaker · 44:15
  • “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."”
    Andrew Santino · 46:12
  • Liquid IV 0:00–0:32
  • Andrew Santino 1:19–1:28
  • Liquid IV 1:26:29–1:27:10
  • KitchenAid 1:27:04–1:27:31
  • Safford Credit 1:27:33–1:28:00

About this episode

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

Transcript

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20,252 words · 8 speakers

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

Topics

  • New York
  • California
  • Queens
  • Jersey
  • Burbank
  • Boneyard
  • Uber
  • Netflix
  • Airbnb
  • West Hollywood

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