Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and storyteller Barry Rothbart for a smart, funny conversation about stand-up, self-awareness, and the art of turning everyday awkwardness into big laughs. Special guest appearance of our studio ghosts! đť
They talk about Barryâs approach to joke writing, navigating the comedy world without losing your voice, and why embracing who you actually are on stage usually works better than chasing trends. Itâs a laid-back, comic-to-comic episode with plenty of laughs and insight.
In this episode:
⢠Writing honest jokes that donât try too hard
⢠Finding confidence in your own comedic lane
⢠Touring stories and learning from rough sets
⢠Santino and Barry talk comedy instincts, timing, and perspective
Drop a comment with your favorite Barry Rothbart bit.
#WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #BarryRothbart #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #comedians
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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series. Andrew Santino sits down with comedian and storyteller Barry Rothbart for a smart, funny conversation about stand-up, self-awareness, and the art of turning everyday awkwardness into big laughs. Special guest appearance of our studio ghosts! đť
They talk about Barryâs approach to joke writing, navigating the comedy world without losing your voice, and why embracing who you actually are on stage usually works better than chasing trends. Itâs a laid-back, comic-to-comic episode with plenty of laughs and insight.
In this episode:
⢠Writing honest jokes that donât try too hard
⢠Finding confidence in your own comedic lane
⢠Touring stories and learning from rough sets
⢠Santino and Barry talk comedy instincts, timing, and perspective
Drop a comment with your favorite Barry Rothbart bit.
#WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #BarryRothbart #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #PodcastClips #comedians
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SQUARESPACE
USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY
GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER
squarespace.com/whiskey
