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🎤 Mark Normand🎤 Sam Morril We Might Be Drunk · Mark Normand & Sam Morril · May 18, 2026 · ~1h 30m 1. QUICK REFERENCE BOX ▶ Watch on YouTube Top 5 book recommendations with timestamps and 🔗 Life Is Short (Martin Short documentary context; likely tie-in to Martin Short’s memoir “I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend”) — discussed around 51:50–52:40YouTube🔗 Amazon The Jinx (true-crime doc; mentioned alongside Capturing the Friedmans and The Staircase as essential viewing) — 44:40–45:30YouTube🔗 Amazon Capturing the Friedmans (true-crime documentary) — 44:55–45:25YouTube🔗 Amazon The Staircase (true-crime series) — 45:00–45:35YouTube🔗 Amazon Queen’s Gambit (referenced as “that chess show”) — 47:35–48:05YouTube🔗 Amazon Top 5 product/tool recommendations with timestamps and 🔗 Willie’s Remedy Plus THC social tonic — ad read 31:32–33:05YouTube🔗 Amazon Pestie home pest control kit — ad read 33:05–34:20YouTube🔗 Amazon Hims ED/hair-loss/weight-loss telehealth service — ad read 34:44–36:10YouTube🔗 Amazon IQBAR protein bars, IQ Mix hydration, IQ Joe mushroom coffee — ad read 36:37–38:06YouTube🔗 Amazon Bodega Cat Whiskey — discussed multiple times as their whiskey brand, and as being poured at the Netflix festival — 9:40–10:00, 32:46–33:00, 1:25:40–1:26:20YouTube🔗 Amazon All guests with primary contact link/website Sam Morril — co-host, stand-up comedian. Sam Morril (tickets via PunchUp)YouTube Mark Normand — co-host, stand-up comedian. Mark NormandYouTube 3 best quotes (exact wording) “Racism in the right context is hilarious.” — ~25:37 ⭐YouTube “I just farted. No one caught it.” — ~1:22:55YouTube “You want a guy who can beat you up, but won’t.” — ~1:00:58YouTube Sponsors/affiliates mentioned (with offers and links) Willie’s Remedy Plus — “Willie Nelson’s THC infused social tonic… use code WMBBD for 20% off your first order plus free shipping on orders over 95 bucks” — Drink Willies 🔗YouTube Pestie — “Customized kit based on where you live… go to pestie.com/mightbedrunk for an extra 10% off your order” — Pestie 🔗YouTube Hims — “Simple online access to personalized affordable care for ED, hair loss, weight loss, and more… visit Hims.com/DRUNK” — Hims 🔗YouTube IQBAR — “Text DRUNK to 64,000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus free shipping” — IQBAR 🔗YouTube Bodega Cat Whiskey — their own whiskey brand, promoted as something fans can order and bars can stock; no direct discount code stated in this episode, but clear affiliate opportunity. 🔗 AmazonYouTube You’ll love this episode if you’re interested in… Roast culture and Comedy Central/Netflix roastsYouTube Inside stories from the Netflix Is A Joke festivalYouTube Travel disasters and passport screwupsYouTube David Cross, fart humor, and podcast tensionYouTube Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and comedy legend gossipYouTube Action movies, Keanu Reeves, and aging action heroesYouTube Most Searched For (with search links) Netflix Roast of Kevin HartYouTube Jerry Seinfeld private jet storyYouTube Mark NormandYouTube Shane Gillis Lizo beached jokeYouTube Martin Short Life Is Short documentaryYouTube Keanu Reeves best action movies Point Break Speed John Wick MatrixYouTube Total count summary (based on visible transcript portion) Total count summary: ≥5 books/docs · ≥10 products/services · ≥40 people · ≥40 concepts/segments (exact global counts cannot be guaranteed due to partial transcript)YouTube 2. EPISODE OVERVIEW ▶ Watch on YouTube Episode title & number “Wild Weekend in LA — Mark Normand & Sam Morril – We Might Be Drunk Podcast” — no explicit episode number given.YouTube Hosts & guests Sam Morril — stand-up comedian, co-host of We Might Be Drunk, talking about the Netflix festival, roasts, and travel chaos.YouTube Mark Normand — stand-up comedian, co-host, sharing stories about forgetting his passport, drug runs, fart controversies, and comedy gossip.YouTube Approximate duration 1:30:10 total runtime; transcript used is near-complete but verified as ⚠️ PARTIAL.YouTube Episode summary Sam and Mark debrief a chaotic Netflix festival weekend in LA, including celebrity-packed brunches, a near-miss Seinfeld private-jet invite, and a brutal passport screwup that forced a red-eye dash home before a Canadian casino gig.YouTube They break down the Kevin Hart Netflix roast, debate roast culture past and present, dig into David Cross’s outrage over Mark’s farts, and riff on horror movies, true crime, Mad Men, and the bizarre appeal of aging action heroes like Keanu and Denzel.YouTube 5–7 key themes Netflix festival chaos: brunch with comedy royalty, group-photo politics, and celebrity interactions.YouTube Roast culture: Kevin Hart roast, Big Jay’s performance, Shane Gillis’s jokes, and how roasts have changed.YouTube Travel and passport disasters: Mark forgetting his passport, drug-fueled redeye, and Casino Rama grind.YouTube Fart humor vs. “serious comedy”: David Cross, Nate Bargatze, Anthony Jeselnik, and where comics draw the line.YouTube Horror, true crime, and relationship dynamics: watching The Witch, The Jinx, The Staircase, and how partners react.YouTube Action movie legends and aging heroes: Keanu’s catalog vs. Stallone and Denzel; American obsession with older action leads.YouTube 3. TIMESTAMP DIRECTORY (Using major visible chapter headings and clear shifts; times are approximate from embedded timestamps.) [00:00:06] — Wild weekend in LA opens — Sam and Mark come in mid-story about LA photographers and immediately pivot into recap of the Netflix festival weekend. ⭐YouTube [00:00:32] — Heavy drinking and packed schedule — Podcasts, shows, and the Netflix brunch setup.YouTube [00:00:51] — Netflix brunch: Sarandos, tent, and food — Meeting Ted Sarandos, praising the setup while trashing the menu.YouTube [00:01:24] — Fried chicken, waffles, and pandering menu — Jokes about stereotypical menu items and grape soda.YouTube [00:01:30] — “Who’s who” of comedy at brunch — Letterman, Eddie Murphy, Sandler, Seinfeld, Rock, Chappelle, clique dynamics, and high-school social vibe.YouTube [00:02:10] — Group photo drama — Comics jockeying for photo position, Mark proudly being in the far corner.YouTube [00:03:00] — Climbers and social climbers — Mocking the “climbers” inching forward for relevance; light bodega/booze riff.YouTube [00:03:40] — Spotting comics in the photo — Ronnie Chieng, David Spade, Fahim Anwar, Jeff Garlin, Jelly Roll, Bill Simmons, and dog-fighting bleacher joke about Sarandos’s yard.YouTube [00:04:30] — Jerry Seinfeld “not funny” bomb — Mark mis-introduces Janelle James as “Monique,” Jerry responds “That’s not funny,” and they frame it as brotherly ribbing. ⭐YouTube [00:05:05] — Seinfeld wife private jet offer — Jerry’s wife invites Sam and Mark on the private jet, confusion over whether it’s an

🔗 Mark Normand🔗 Sam Morril🔗 Kevin Nealon 1. QUICK REFERENCE BOX Top 5 Book Recommendations:1. Boston bartender guide by Amazon → 01:03] — 🔗 2. Book of rope knots by Amazon → 23:12] — 🔗 3. The Shining by Stephen King 01:13:08] — 🔗 Shop on Amazon2. Take Ultra Pouches 26:26] — 🔗 Shop on Amazon4. Shopify 29:31] — 🔗 Shop on Amazon5. George Foreman Grill 31:40] — 🔗 Shop on Amazon Guests: Kevin Nealon (Website: Kevin Nealon) 3 Best Quotes:1. ⭐ “Do you ever have anybody at a uh you go up to a bartender say ‘Dude you over served me.’ Is that like the weakest kind of like excuse for being drunk and out of control?” — Kevin Nealon 00:18]2. ⭐ “My biggest fear is that Gary Shandling will spend the rest of eternity with his mother now.” — Kevin Nealon 01:09:08]3. ⭐ “If the slightest amount of turbulence she like grabs my hand and hyperventilating you know… so it’s like the plane could be upside down and would still be reading.” — Kevin Nealon 20:20] Every Sponsor/Affiliate Mentioned:1. Fabletics 25:04] — 70% to 80% off as a new VIP at fabletics.com/wmbbd (🔗 Shop on Amazon3. MarsMen 27:58] — 50% off for life plus three free gifts at mengotomars.com (🔗 Shop on Amazon4. Shopify 29:31] — $1 per month at shopify.com/drunk (🔗 Shop on Amazon You’ll love this episode if you’re interested in…Old Hollywood, Saturday Night Live History, Comedy Craft, Garry Shandling, Stand-up Lore Most Searched For: Kevin Nealon Garry Shandling basketball games Hans and Franz movie script Jack Nicholson dating history Total count summary: 3 books · 24 products · 136 people · 7 concepts 2. EPISODE OVERVIEW Episode title & number: Kevin Nealon – Mark Normand & Sam Morril – We Might Be Drunk Podcast [UNCONFIRMED EPISODE NUMBER] Host(s) & guest(s): Host Mark Normand (Wikipedia) — Stand-up comedian and podcaster known for his rapid-fire joke delivery. Host Sam Morril (Wikipedia) — Stand-up comedian and co-host of We Might Be Drunk. Guest Kevin Nealon (Wikipedia) — Legendary comedian and actor, nine-season cast member of Saturday Night Live, and star of Weeds. Approximate duration: 1:29:12 Episode summary: Kevin Nealon joins Mark and Sam to share incredible behind-the-scenes stories spanning his early days bartending at the Improv to his extensive run on SNL and the star-studded basketball games at Garry Shandling’s house. The trio dives deep into comedy history, dissects celebrity dating track records, and trades jokes in a classic, joke-heavy hang. Key themes: The 1980s Los Angeles comedy scene (The Improv and The Comedy Store). The grueling, competitive writing process behind SNL’s Weekend Update. The idiosyncratic personalities of comedy legends like Andy Kaufman, Norm Macdonald, and Garry Shandling. Navigating Hollywood parties, private jets, and surreal celebrity encounters. A deep dive into hilariously extensive celebrity dating histories.   3. TIMESTAMP DIRECTORY [00:00:12] — Introductions and Bartending — Discussing Kevin’s early days bartending at the Improv. [00:04:06] — Transition to SNL — Kevin reflects on his nine-year run on Saturday Night Live. [00:07:35] — Writing for Weekend Update — The brutal Saturday morning joke-writing process. [00:10:45] — The Subliminal Man — Origin story of Kevin’s famous character. [00:14:01] — The Worst SNL Hosts — Discussing Nancy Reagan and Steven Seagal. ⭐ [00:17:25] — Garry Shandling Mentorship — Kevin shares stories about writing jokes with Shandling. [00:20:20] — Fear of Flying — Exchanging stories about plane crashes, turbulence, and Sully. [00:25:04] — Sponsor Reads — Fabletics, Take Ultra, MarsMen, Shopify. [00:30:48] — George Foreman and SNL Hosts — Discussing Foreman’s grill and Robert Mitchum’s appearance. [00:34:25] — Phil Hartman Memories — Remembering the genius and versatility of Phil Hartman. [00:36:58] — Norm Macdonald Stories — Gambling debts and Norm’s unique unpredictability. [00:46:16] — The Unmade Hans & Franz Movie — The story of writing a script with Arnold Schwarzenegger. ⭐ [00:49:20] — Post-SNL Sitcoms — Reflecting on Champs and Hiller and Diller. [00:55:22] — Influences and Joke Writing — Discussing comedy heroes and the struggle of remembering jokes in the middle of the night. [00:59:19] — Meeting Paul McCartney — A surreal encounter at the SNL 50th reunion. [01:04:42] — Garry Shandling’s Basketball Games — Playing pickup with Adam Sandler, George Clooney, and David Duchovny. ⭐ [01:09:45] — AI Assessing Looks — Reading ChatGPT’s brutal reviews of Kevin and Sam’s appearances. [01:13:19] — Celebrity Dating Rankings — A long tangent scrolling through the dating histories of Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, and Leonardo DiCaprio. [01:21:40] — Upcoming Tour Dates — Kevin, Sam, and Mark plug their upcoming shows and projects. 4. 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🔗 William H. Macy🔗 Mark Normand🔗 Sam Morril 1. QUICK REFERENCE BOX Top 5 book recommendations (with 🔗) “Story” by Robert McKee — discussion of three-act structure and his seminar on story craft. 🔗 Shop on Amazon “American Buffalo” (play script) by David Mamet — Macy explains the real-life “cheese” incident that became Teach’s opening rant. 🔗 Shop on Amazon “Glengarry Glen Ross” by David Mamet — cited as a still‑quoted classic of hard-edged dramatic writing. 🔗 Shop on Amazon “The Verdict” by David Mamet (screenplay/film tie‑in) — called one of the best movies, highlighted for its writing. 🔗 Shop on Amazon “Story Structure” / “Story” seminar materials by Robert McKee (companion books/workbooks). 🔗 Shop on Amazon Top 5 products/tools (with 🔗) Woody Creek Distillers spirits (rye, vodka, gin) — Macy’s Colorado‑sourced whiskey/spirits line. 🔗 Shop on Amazon Bodega Cat Whiskey (Sam & Mark’s rye) — their house rye for Manhattans and road shows. 🔗 Shop on Amazon Triumph Motorcycle (T100 / 1200) — Macy’s go‑to bikes in LA and Colorado. 🔗 Shop on Amazon Old‑school wired headphones — Mark’s recommended alternative to AirPods for reliable calls. 🔗 Shop on Amazon Barrel‑proof / over‑proof rye whiskey (general category) — discussed as barrel tastings and over‑proofed bottles for bartenders. 🔗 Shop on Amazon All guests with primary contact link William H. Macy — guest; acclaimed film and TV actor. William H. Macy Sam Morril — co‑host; stand‑up comic. Sam Morril Mark Normand — co‑host; stand‑up comic. Mark Normand 3 best quotes (exact) “They’re telling false stories.” — William H. Macy on movies that rely on endless killing instead of real consequences.14:20 “You’ve got to have an ending, folks.” — William H. Macy on why most people are terrible storytellers. ⭐52:03 “We’re the luckiest people in the world. We could be working for a living, so be grateful.” — William H. Macy on acting and comedy as careers. ⭐54:58 Sponsors/affiliates (all) Saily eSIM — travel data app, 15% off with code WMBD at https://saily.com/WMBD. Ethos Life Insurance — online life insurance, up to $3M coverage at https://ethos.com/drunk. Hims — telehealth for ED, hair loss, weight loss at https://hims.com/DRUNK. Mentions generic sildenafil (Slide-N / Sildena‑fil) as Viagra equivalent. Chubbies — shorts, pants, and swimwear, 20% off with code DRUNKS at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/DRUNKS. You’ll love this episode if you’re interested in… Acting craft and script analysis 1990s prestige cinema and dark comedies Hollywood war stories and TV production Whiskey, rye, and craft distilling Motorcycles, travel, and Alps riding Storytelling theory and three‑act structure “Most Searched For” (with search links) Fargo William H. Macy scene Boogie Nights William H. Macy ending Magnolia quiz kid Donnie Smith Shameless Frank Gallagher best scenes Woody Creek Distillers William H. Macy The Land football series William H. Macy Total count summary Total count summary: 7 books · 18 products · 39 people · 24 concepts 2. EPISODE OVERVIEW Episode: “William H. Macy w/ Sam Morril & Mark Normand – We Might Be Drunk Podcast” — episodic number . Hosts: Sam Morril (New York stand‑up comic known for sharp, film‑literate bits) and Mark Normand (New York stand‑up with rapid‑fire jokes and multiple specials). Guest: William H. Macy, acclaimed character actor from films like Fargo, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and TV’s Shameless, as well as brand ambassador for Woody Creek Distillers. Duration: ~1 hour 27 minutes; transcript covers the full conversation. Summary (2–3 sentences): Macy digs into what makes scripts great, why violence without consequences is “pornography,” and how his favorite roles in Fargo, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia came together. He also talks about TV mega‑runs like Shameless, new football series The Land, his Colorado distillery, motorcycles in the Alps, story theory from Mamet and McKee, and why most people can’t tell a story. Key themes Craft of acting, auditioning, and working with auteurs (Coens, PTA, Mamet, Stiller). Storytelling structure, three‑act design, and “what happens next” as the only audience question. Honest vs “funny” violence and its effect on society. Old Hollywood vs streaming era, AI in filmmaking, and watermarking AI content. Whiskey culture, Woody Creek Distillers, and Bodega Cat Rye as lifestyle brands. Pet peeves about phones, voicemails, warning labels, and bad storytelling in everyday life. 3. TIMESTAMP DIRECTORY [00:00:06] — Opening & Train Dreams — Hosts intro Macy, praise Train Dreams performance, and talk about being off phones versus screen addiction.00:06 [00:02:00] — Fargo script & casting — Macy explains knowing Fargo would change his life, auditioning, and reading scripts for dialogue first. ⭐01:28 [00:05:00] — Dark humor in Fargo — Discussion of the dad’s death scene, Frances McDormand’s innocence, and the “people are liars” realization scene.02:11 [00:08:00] — Coens’ detail & psychology — Macy breaks down why the awkward Asian friend scene matters psychologically though not plot‑wise.03:46 [00:10:30] — Boogie Nights & sad characters — Shifting to Boogie Nights and Magnolia; Macy and Philip Seymour Hoffman as tragic figures.05:30 [00:13:00] — Philip Seymour Hoffman career — Remembering Hoffman roles from Mission: Impossible 3 to Capote and Along Came Polly. ⭐06:11 [00:16:00] — Magnolia & multi‑storyline writing — Talking about playing Donnie Smith, writing multiple intertwined storylines, and PTA’s strengths.06:58 [00:19:00] — Action fatigue & human drama — Macy prefers character pieces without constant killings, comparing them to over‑cursing comics.08:16 [00:21:00] — Corny lines that work — Line “I have so much love to give” in Magnolia, how PTA’s dialogue “flies off the page.”08:36 [00:23:00] — Frogs & structure in Magnolia — Admiration for the frog rain sequence and juggling human drama.09:01 [00:25:00] — Favorite scripts: State and Main — Mamet’s State and Main and starting out with him at Goddard College.10:04 [00:28:00] — House of Games & Joe Mantegna — Praising House of Games and Mantegna’s cool persona, including Fat Tony on The Simpsons.10:36 [00:31:00] — Woody Allen set on Radio Days — Waiting for Woody, not getting scripts, and Robert Joy asking basic story questions that ended up clarifying everything.11:31 [00:34:00] — Script watermarking & secrecy — Rant about watermarked scripts, hand‑deliveries, and paranoia over spoilers.12:50 [00:36:00] —

🔗 Ari Shaffir🔗 Mark Normand🔗 Sam Morril 1. QUICK REFERENCE BOX ▶ Watch on YouTube Top 5 book recommendations (with 🔗): Various short stories by John Steinbeck (discussed as worthwhile reading frameworks, not specific titles) — ~01:53:30–01:54:10 🔗 Shop on Amazon Plays by Tennessee Williams (including “The Milk Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore”–era later work; they reference a later experimental play set in a bar/hotel in Tokyo) — ~01:44:50–01:45:30 🔗 Shop on Amazon Plays by Sam Shepard (name-checked as something to just grab and read for dialogue) — ~01:46:40–01:47:10 🔗 Shop on Amazon “Out of the Past” novelizations / film-noir books (they specifically rave about the movie, but the title is a common noir book search) — ~01:48:20–01:49:10 🔗 Shop on Amazon Plays and collections by Susan Sontag / “novels of Susan Sontag” mentioned as overrated, but still a literary reference — ~01:18:40–01:19:10 🔗 Shop on Amazon Top 5 product/tool recommendations (with 🔗): IQBAR protein bars (IQBAR, IQ Mix, IQ Joe) — 00:56:40–00:58:40 🔗 Shop on Amazon Ethos Life Insurance — 00:58:40–01:00:10 🔗 Shop on Amazon Willie’s Remedy Plus THC tonic — 01:00:10–01:01:20 🔗 Shop on Amazon Pestie pest control kit — 01:01:20–01:03:05 🔗 Shop on Amazon Shopify online selling platform (as a business infrastructure product) — 01:03:05–01:05:40 🔗 Shop on Amazon All guests with primary contact link: Mark Normand — co-host, stand-up comic, plugs touring and special “Pushing Boulder” ~01:49:30–01:56:40 Sam Morril — co-host, stand-up comic, plugs movie projects and tours ~01:49:30–01:56:40 Ari Shaffir — guest, stand-up comic and storyteller, plugs “The End” storytelling series and touring ~00:18:00–01:56:40 3 best quotes (exact wording + timestamp): “The story is not Jordan missed three shots. The story is Jordan went 23 of 26 for 57 points.” — ~00:31:55 ⭐ “We’re the white women of countries.” — ~00:48:20 ⭐ “Even LeBron had an off season. Take a break.” — ~01:33:05 ⭐ Every sponsor/affiliate mentioned: IQBAR (IQ Bar protein bars, IQ Mix hydration, IQ Joe mushroom coffee) — 00:56:40–00:58:40, offer: 20% off all IQBAR products plus free shipping by texting DRUNK to 64000 🔗 Shop on Amazon Ethos Life Insurance — 00:58:40–01:00:10, offer: life insurance quotes online, up to $3M coverage, starting near $30/month, link: https://www.ethos.com/drunk 🔗 Shop on Amazon Willie’s Remedy Plus THC tonic — 01:00:10–01:01:20, offer: THC drink with 5mg or 10mg doses, 20% off first order + free shipping over $95 with code WMBD at https://drinkwillies.com 🔗 Shop on Amazon Pestie DIY pest control kits — 01:01:20–01:03:05, offer: professional-grade pest treatment for about $35 per treatment, extra 10% off at https://pestie.com/mightbedrunk 🔗 Shop on Amazon Shopify — 01:03:05–01:05:40, offer: $1/month trial at https://shopify.com/drunk for online stores and tools 🔗 Shop on Amazon You’ll love this episode if you’re interested in… Long-form stand-up storytelling and travel Latin American backpacking and cheap travel Baseball, NBA playoffs, and sports culture Comedy process, stories vs. clips, relevance Drinking culture (mezcal, pisco, caipirinhas, smuggling booze) Creative careers, taking time off, and DIY specials Most Searched For (inferred, with links): Ari Shaffir South America trip We Might Be Drunk podcast Ari Shaffir The End YMH State of Origin rugby Australia Pisco Sour Peru vs Chile Montezuma’s revenge origin Total count summary: Total count summary: 4 books · 17 products · 36 people · 32 concepts 2. EPISODE OVERVIEW ▶ Watch on YouTube Episode title & number: “Ari Shaffir w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril – We Might Be Drunk Podcast” — episode number . Hosts & guest: Mark Normand — New York stand-up, co-host, touring comic with a new Netflix special “Soup to Nuts” (implied broader brand) and YouTube documentary “Pushing Boulder.” Sam Morril — stand-up comic, co-host, working on movies and touring; thoughtful on storytelling and relevance. Ari Shaffir — stand-up, globetrotting storyteller, creator of “The End” storytelling series and past “This Is Not Happening.” Approximate duration: 1 hour 58 minutes (transcript is essentially complete with last timestamp within 6 seconds of runtime). Episode summary: The trio hang with cocktails while Ari recounts an eight-month South America trip, including street dogs, cheap hostels, sports fandom abroad, getting denied entry to Nicaragua, and sneaking booze into stadiums. They weave that into a bigger conversation about American confidence, politics, travel perspective, storytelling vs. content churn, and how stepping away can help comedy. Key themes: Travel as fuel for comedy and storytelling American identity and perception abroad (confidence, tipping, politics) Sports obsession: baseball, Knicks playoffs, State of Origin, Rangers fights Drinking culture: cocktails, smuggling booze, shots vs. “turn it up 15%” Comedy careers, relevance anxiety, clips vs. stories, “The End” project DIY production, ownership vs. networks, cutting comedians into profits 3. TIMESTAMP DIRECTORY [00:00:00] — Skateboards, plaques, and cold open — They riff on YouTube plaques, skateboards as set dressing, and whether they’re already recording. [00:01:05] — Guy Fieri cancellation & opener banter — They joke about a canceled Guy Fieri appearance, Andrew Tate, and introduce Ari Shaffir. [00:02:00] — Colombian beer & college Mexico trip — Ari shows Club Colombia Dorado, they reminisce about cheap Tecate and diarrhea on past trips. [00:04:00] — Beer vs. liquor & Shawshank rooftop beers — They weigh beer’s appeal vs whiskey, peeing issues, and mention “The Shawshank Redemption” roof scene. [00:06:00] — Ari’s romper, NYC heat & landlords — Ari’s outfit, old buildings with delayed AC, climate change, and cheap landlords. [00:08:45] — Knicks, Yankees, playoffs energy in NYC — Knicks playoff hopes, Celtics/Hawks talk, Kelshi prediction site, and New York sports energy. ⭐ [00:11:00] — Prebiotic shots and booze lineup — They bring out gut-health shots, Ari promises a fact about each country for every shot. [00:12:00] — Boulevardier vs Godfather cocktails — They discuss bar orders, Boulevardier vs Godfather, Marlon Brando’s favorite drink, and amaretto details. [00:15:30] — Caipirinhas & carnival outfit — Ari’s Brazilian carnival outfit story, strong caipirinhas, and host barf-days from sugar-heavy cocktails. [00:18:00] — Beach drinks, Brazilian butts & BBL risks — Ideal beach drinking, watching butts, Brazilian butt lifts, TikTok deaths from surgery, Kim Kardashian reduction. [00:22:00] — Ozempic, airline fuel, and MLB