Episodes
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.Joe Dosch is a Roast Battle legend. He’s a former Belly Room champion, a Season 2 Comedy Central star, and a first-ballot Roast Battle Hall Of Famer. He also hasn’t stepped in the ring in over two years. That’s all about to change. Joe joins the show to talk about free speech, his battle history, and his plans for a return on our upcoming tour.Upcoming Roast Battle Tour Dates:March 9-11 - Austin, TX (SXSW)March 14 -...
Published 02/21/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.Cleveland's own Ramon Rivas II, creator of the Accidental Comedy Festival and one of Roast Battle's favorite repeat judges, stops by the podcast to talk BATTLE. Rivas is what we call a super judge: very cool, funny, precise, and technical in his analysis. In this episode, Ramon gives extended feedback on what he sees as a judge one night at the Roast Battle. FEATURED BATTLESJohnny Stewart (@JohnnyStewart69) vs. Mia Mars...
Published 02/14/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. We return with the completion of the very exciting conversation that took place between last week's guest, Leah Kayajanian, and our hosts. All four continue to jockey for position, discussing the very important elements of free speech, and determining where, and if, a line should exist at all. Sprinkled in as usual are some of the coldest roast jokes recorded on the planet, featuring Leah herself. The crew picks up where...
Published 02/07/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.Leah Kayajanian is an undeniable Roast Battle legend. She is a pioneer of the sport, and one of the most fierce active battlers. In this episode, Leah decided to come on and address some concerns she had about Coach_Tea's statements from a previous episode, where he and a guest had some choice comments about a real life event that Leah experienced.  FEATURED BATTLESJay Light  (@DietJay) vs Leah Kayajanian...
Published 01/31/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. In this special bonus episode, we present the full unedited interview with Anthony Jeselnik (@anthonyjeselnik) and podcast co-host Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal). The co-hosts of The Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project stop by the studio to talk about their podcast, Anthony’s rocky history with Comedy Central, and his interesting history judging Roast Battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 01/30/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. Mr. Mean himself Anthony Jeselnik (@anthonyjeselnik) joins the podcast this week. He brought along NFL analyst and childhood friend Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal). The two have a hit new podcast on the Comedy Central Podcast Network called "The Jeselnik & Rosenthal Vanity Project." Anthony is smug, vain, and one of the funniest people doing comedy. He breaks down why being a judge on the Roast Battle TV show is the...
Published 01/24/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.  Jake Weisman - creator and co-star of the hit Comedy Central show “Corporate” joins the podcast this week to talk to us about the second season which premiered on January 15. We also dig into the vaults for three classic Belly Room battles.  FEATURED BATTLES: Omid Singh (@Omid_Singh) vs. Sarah Keller (SarahKeller07) Dan Nolan (@DanNolanComedy) vs. Kim Congdon (@kimberlycongdon) Heather Marulli (@FixedAirHeather) vs....
Published 01/17/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.  Greg Roque made such a great impression in his first battle that he was immediately booked for a second fight - this one on Comedy Central. This week, we talk to the roasting prodigy about the accident that put him in a wheelchair, and his Main Event battle against Armando Torres this week. FEATURED BATTLES: Greg Roque (@gregroquecomedy) vs. Jacob Trimmer (@JacobMTrimmer) Greg Roque (@gregroquecomedy) vs. Danielle Perez...
Published 01/10/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.   Seattle's’ very own, and frequent observer of the Roast Battle,  Mr. Jak Knight joins the podcast to discuss the show through his eyes. One of the original “All Negro Wave” members, and Comedy Central's comic to watch, Jak has been familiar with the show since its very early up and coming days. Opening Joke: Mark Stevens (@MarkTheShark927) vs Caesar Lizardo (@squeezetheday21)   Featured Battles: Zach Stein...
Published 01/03/19
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. From Showtime's I’m Dying up Here, and his new hit podcast “Whiskey Ginger”, Andrew Santino stops by the Roast Battle Podcast to explain how today’s current political climate is affecting the state of comedy. FEATURED BATTLES Alex Duong (@dapperduong) vs Nick Petrillo (@Petrilldo) Katrina Davis (@katrinasivad) vs Isaac Hirsch (@IBHirsch) And your hosts... Brian Moses (@racebanning) Coach Tea (@coach_tea) Pat...
Published 12/27/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.  In Part 2 of our conversation with Luis J. Gomez, the Puerto Rican Rattlesnake talks about not being hurt by jokes and the death of his father. He also lays out the reasons why he ended Roastmasters at The Stand in New York and continues to break down the Best Of The Belly Room show. FEATURED BATTLES: Keith Carey (@keithtellsjokes) vs. Doug Fager (@DougFager) Toby Muresianu (@tobymuresianu) vs. Leah Kayajanian...
Published 12/20/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.  Luis J. Gomez, host of the Legion of Skanks and the Real Ass Podcast, joins Brian Moses and Coach Tea to talk about the first half of the recent “Best Of The Belly Room” supercard. On this episode, they cover the first two battles - a potential Battle of the Year contender between Nicole Becannon and Robin Tran, and the long-awaited return of Frank Castillo against Alex Duong. FEATURED BATTLES: Nicole Becannon...
Published 12/13/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart.  The Saudi Prince took the Roast Battle world by storm a few years back when he began showing up every Tuesday to hate on the battles and competitors. Armed with a ringside seat, our powerful millionaire dictator friend isn’t shy about sharing his controversial opinions on battlers, regardless of their genders, races, or religions. This week he joins the podcast to expand on those opinions - this episode is NOT for the...
Published 12/06/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. This week on the podcast Aristotle Athiras, one quarter of the sketch group Goatface, joins the show. Aristotle talks about his new Comedy Central sketch special and his connection with Roast Battle. FEATURED BATTLES: Earl Skakel (@EarlSkakel) vs. Keith Carey (@keithtellsjokes) Omid Singh (@omid_singh) vs. Dan Nolan (@DanNolanComedy) Omid Singh (@omid_singh) vs. Leah Kayajanian (@leahkayjay) And your hosts... Brian...
Published 11/29/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. Alex Hooper became a household name this year after his appearance on America's Got Talent ended with him roasting a stunned panel of judges. The clip went viral and told the world what Roast Battle fans already knew - that Hooper can burn with the best of them. On this episode, the two-time Belly Room champ talks about his growth as a battler and we address the question - is Earl Skakel ducking Alex Hooper? FEATURED...
Published 11/22/18
After last week's preview episode, roast fans have been anxiously awaiting the Earl Skakel tell-all interview. The wait is officially over, as Skakel lays out all of his grievances with the show and continues to challenge the Roastmaster Jeff Ross. FEATURED BATTLES: Matt LeGrande (@mattlegrande) vs. Jared Goldstein  Doug Fager (@DougFager) vs. Frank Castillo (@FrankCComedy) And your hosts... Brian Moses (@racebanning)Coach Tea (@coach_tea)Pat Barker (@patbarkercomedy)
Published 11/15/18
Earl Skakel made an explosive television debut in season one of Comedy Central's Roast Battle, only to be conspicuous by his absence in the following two seasons. In the mean time, he's also walked away from the live show in the Belly Room and vowed never to return. In this explosive two-part episode, Skakel takes a flame thrower to several bridges and doesn't hold back in explaining why he left the show. He also clears up his future plans, saying he'll only return to the ring for one very...
Published 11/08/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. Following a highly controversial Comedy Central digital release, New York battle legend Eli Sairs joins the show to discuss the high-risk strategy he used, whether or not it paid off, and where the "line" is in roasting. FEATURED BATTLE: Connor McSpadden (@connormcspadden) vs. Pat Barker (@patbarkercomedy) And your hosts... Brian Moses (@racebanning)Coach Tea (@coach_tea)Pat Barker (@patbarkercomedy)
Published 11/03/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. As the unofficial leader of The Wave, Jeremiah Watkins is part of the most polarizing group on the planet. After several years of being loved by live audiences, The Wave debuted on Comedy Central to widespread hatred on the internet. Jeremiah joins the podcast this week to talk about that hate and relive some of the craziest Wave bits you may not have seen. We also dig into the vault for four more Belly Room classic...
Published 10/25/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. After his Comedy Central Digital battle with Nicole Becannon went viral, "The Celtic Cripple" Joe Eurell became a Roast Battle superstar. This week, Eurell joins the podcast to talk about that battle, his hatred of Ted Cruz, and look back on three of his Belly Room Classic battles from the vault. FEATURED BATTLES: Joe Eurell (@joe_eurell) vs. Doug Fager (@DougFager) Joe Eurell (@joe_eurell) vs. Haiti Joe Eurell...
Published 10/18/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. He's the current Roast Battle Belly Room champion. He's lost only one battle in the last three years. And yet the thing he's most known for is being the most boring white guy in the scene. This week we sit down with the number one ranked battler in Los Angeles, Toby "Human Mayonnaise" Muresianu to find out just how deserved that reputation is. FEATURED BATTLES: Toby Muresianu (@tobymuresianu) vs. Connor McSpadden...
Published 10/11/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. Season two Comedy Central champion Frank Castillo joins the podcast to talk about what he's been up to and get grilled on why he hasn't battled since hoisting the trophy. This is sneak attack journalism at its finest, along with a deep dive into the vault for two of the Champ's classic old school Belly Room battles. FEATURED BATTLES: Frank Castillo (@frankccomedy) vs. Pat Barker (@patbarkercomedy) Frank Castillo...
Published 10/04/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. Hot on the heels of his Mike Lawrence battle, Tony Hinchcliffe joins the podcast this week and doesn't hold back. The Golden Pony gives his unedited and uncensored opinions on not just that battle, but the current state of roasting in general. Plus, we dig in the vault for three classic Belly Room battles you haven't heard before. FEATURED BATTLES: Isaac Hirsch (@IBHirsch) vs. Katrina Davis (@katrinasivad) Connor...
Published 09/27/18
WARNING: This podcast is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. The Mean Boys - Keith Carey and Connor McSpadden - were introduced to the world recently via a Comedy Central Digital Naked Roast Battle, but they had solidified their status as battle legends long before that. With over 50 battles between them, these best friends and roommates are firmly entrenched as two of the best the sport has ever seen. Today they join us in studio to discuss the naked roast and how they dealt with...
Published 09/20/18
Brian Moses and DJ Coach Tea host the official Roast Battle podcast giving an in-depth look at the hit international TV series as well as weekly live shows from the world-famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, CA. Listen to comedians battle it out with the most brutal jokes imaginable, now on Comedy Central Podcast Network in association with Starburns Audio.
Published 09/13/18