Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series presented by Fanduel.
Andrew Santino sits down with actor, comedian, writer, and director Ken Marino for a hilarious conversation about decades in comedy, improvisation, Hollywood, friendship, and somehow still finding new ways to make each other laugh. From *The State* and *Wet Hot American Summer* to writing, directing, and acting across film and television, Ken has spent years building one of comedy's most beloved careers.
The two dive into sketch comedy, making cult classics, life behind the camera, ridiculous auditions, and why the funniest ideas usually start as the dumbest ones. It's the kind of conversation only two comedy lifers can have equal parts absurd, insightful, and completely off the rails.
Be sure to check out Ken's latest film, *Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass*, which he co-wrote with David Wain and also stars in. And don't miss **Middle Aged Dad Jam Band**, Ken's touring band with David Wain and Craig Wedren, celebrating 25 years of *Wet Hot American Summer* with comedy and classic rock.
Learn more about the film and tour:
middleageddadjamband.com
Follow Ken Marino:
instagram.com/kenmarino
Follow Andrew Santino:
instagram.com/cheetosantino
Follow Whiskey Ginger:
instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast
0:00 Intro
0:53 Ken Marino, The Knicks & New York
1:44 The Other Two & Underrated TV Shows
3:02 Children’s Hospital & Sin City Saints
5:08 Popcorn Bowls, PFAS & Ass Pennies
12:23 How Ken Got Into Comedy & Acting
17:45 Podcast Nerves & Getting Personal
21:47 Party Down, Adam Scott & Martin Starr
24:09 Traveling, Language Fails & Auditions
26:49 Commercials & Making Money as an Actor
28:29 Voice Acting, Royal Crackers & Gilbert Gottfried
30:42 Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
34:21 The U.S. Citizenship Test
35:10 Sleeping Habits & The Marino-Santino Shoulder Warmer
39:27 Children’s Hospital & Celebrity Family Feud
47:06 Directing & How to Be a Latin Lover
49:28 Getting Older, Bad Knees & Back Pain
51:40 Dogfish Head & Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
55:34 Feet Pics, OnlyFans & Getting Paid
57:20 Why Ken Hates Taking Pictures
1:03:30 Mad Magazine, Childhood & Getting Picked On
1:07:27 Meeting David Wain, Craig Wedren & The State
1:08:58 Luck, Fate & Spirituality
1:13:27 Ken & Santino’s Instant Comedy Chemistry
1:15:23 Old Friends, Phone Calls & Staying Connected
1:18:30 Who Ken Calls When He Needs a Laugh
1:20:16 Loneliness & Why Humans Need Connection
1:22:09 Making New Friends as Grown Men
1:24:40 Gail Daughtry, The Odyssey & Wrapping Up
1:25:08 Final Words
#WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #KenMarino #ComedyPodcast
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Welcome to Whiskey Ginger a Wave series presented by Fanduel.
Andrew Santino sits down with actor, comedian, writer, and director Ken Marino for a hilarious conversation about decades in comedy, improvisation, Hollywood, friendship, and somehow still finding new ways to make each other laugh. From *The State* and *Wet Hot American Summer* to writing, directing, and acting across film and television, Ken has spent years building one of comedy's most beloved careers.
The two dive into sketch comedy, making cult classics, life behind the camera, ridiculous auditions, and why the funniest ideas usually start as the dumbest ones. It's the kind of conversation only two comedy lifers can have equal parts absurd, insightful, and completely off the rails.
Be sure to check out Ken's latest film, *Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass*, which he co-wrote with David Wain and also stars in. And don't miss **Middle Aged Dad Jam Band**, Ken's touring band with David Wain and Craig Wedren, celebrating 25 years of *Wet Hot American Summer* with comedy and classic rock.
Learn more about the film and tour:
middleageddadjamband.com
Follow Ken Marino:
instagram.com/kenmarino
Follow Andrew Santino:
instagram.com/cheetosantino
Follow Whiskey Ginger:
instagram.com/whiskeygingerpodcast
0:00 Intro
0:53 Ken Marino, The Knicks & New York
1:44 The Other Two & Underrated TV Shows
3:02 Children’s Hospital & Sin City Saints
5:08 Popcorn Bowls, PFAS & Ass Pennies
12:23 How Ken Got Into Comedy & Acting
17:45 Podcast Nerves & Getting Personal
21:47 Party Down, Adam Scott & Martin Starr
24:09 Traveling, Language Fails & Auditions
26:49 Commercials & Making Money as an Actor
28:29 Voice Acting, Royal Crackers & Gilbert Gottfried
30:42 Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass
34:21 The U.S. Citizenship Test
35:10 Sleeping Habits & The Marino-Santino Shoulder Warmer
39:27 Children’s Hospital & Celebrity Family Feud
47:06 Directing & How to Be a Latin Lover
49:28 Getting Older, Bad Knees & Back Pain
51:40 Dogfish Head & Middle Aged Dad Jam Band
55:34 Feet Pics, OnlyFans & Getting Paid
57:20 Why Ken Hates Taking Pictures
1:03:30 Mad Magazine, Childhood & Getting Picked On
1:07:27 Meeting David Wain, Craig Wedren & The State
1:08:58 Luck, Fate & Spirituality
1:13:27 Ken & Santino’s Instant Comedy Chemistry
1:15:23 Old Friends, Phone Calls & Staying Connected
1:18:30 Who Ken Calls When He Needs a Laugh
1:20:16 Loneliness & Why Humans Need Connection
1:22:09 Making New Friends as Grown Men
1:24:40 Gail Daughtry, The Odyssey & Wrapping Up
1:25:08 Final Words
#WhiskeyGinger #AndrewSantino #KenMarino #ComedyPodcast
=====================================================
This episode is sponsored by:
SQUARESPACE
USE PROMO CODE: WHISKEY
GET 10% OFF YOUR ORDER
squarespace.com/whiskey
FANDUEL
Play Daily Dingers and make your FREE pick on who’s hitting a homer.
fanduel.com/whiskey
SHADYRAYS
PROMO CODE: GINGER
GET 50% OFF 2+ PAIRS OF POLARIZED SHADES
shadyrays.com
HELIX
Go to helixsleep.com/Whiskey for 20% off Sitewide,
25% off Luxe Mattresses, and 30% off Elite Mattresses
