Episodes
Galina Rivina's Roast Battle star has been rising ever since she made her mark with strong showings in her first several times in the ring. She is now competing in the 2018 Roast Battle Royale. This week, she sits down with Moses, Coach, and Pat to discuss being born in the USSR, finding stand-up comedy in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, and whether or not it's productive to yell about Donald Trump online. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Pat Barker...
Published 02/08/18
Zahra Ali is a comedian, host of the 2 Girls 1 Guy podcast, and and a Roast Battler who has made waves in the ring. This week, she steps into the studio to talk to Moses, Coach, and Pat about why she's blossomed more in LA than in her hometown of New York, fending for herself in the dating world instead of following cultural traditions, and the whether or not the 5 Love Languages are "single lady b******t".  Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy Zahra Ali...
Published 02/01/18
This week, Moses, Coach and Pat continue their discussion with Jacob Trimmer about his past working for a fake escort company and the fights he's gotten caught up in while in the line of duty. We also get some bold predictions from Pat regarding the ongoing tournament in the Belly Room. Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy Jacob Trimmer @JacobTrimmer FEATURED BATTLES Jacob Trimmer vs. Andrew Pupa @AndrewPupa Jasmin Leigh @RealJasminLeigh vs. Brandi Denise...
Published 01/26/18
Jacob Trimmer is a rising Roast Battle star who is one of the favorites in the tournament that's currently underway. This week, he makes the long trek from Orange County to talk to Moses, Coach, and Pat about conservatism in the O.C., his tournament seeding, and his past working security for a fake escort company.  Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy Jacob Trimmer @JacobTrimmer FEATURED BATTLES Jacob Trimmer vs. Lonnie Johnson @BigLon1988 Jacob Trimmer...
Published 01/19/18
Jamar Neighbors returns to the studio to talk about New Year's resolutions, why he didn't join a gang growing up, and recount a story of an insane stand-up performance in Denver on Election Night 2016. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Jamar Neighbors @JamarNeighbors Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy FEATURED BATTLES Jamar Neighbors vs. Keith Carey @keithtellsjokes Jamar Neighbors vs. Joe Eurell @joe_eurell Jamar Neighbors vs. Pat Barker
Published 01/10/18
Silvia Saige, after being part of some very entertaining battles as both a battler and a member of some memorable Wave moments, has officially become Roast Battle's favorite porn star. This week, she sits down in the studio to discuss going from working in healthcare to the adult film industry, the appeal of anal sex, and the inevitable connection that sex causes. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Silvia Saige @silviasaigexxx FEATURED BATTLES Silvia Saige vs. Chris...
Published 12/29/17
Robbie Goodwin's loose, improv-heavy style in the ring made him a rising Roast Battle star in Los Angeles before a relocation to New York City. This week, he sits down in the studio with Moses and Coach to discuss the city-bouncing path his stand-up career has taken, how the weather in LA tricks you into believing you're happy, and the importance of having a comedy show where you can get away with anything. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Robbie Goodwin...
Published 12/26/17
A mashup of unused interview clips to provide more insight into the world and mindset of battlers Hati and "The Chant Master" Joshua Meyrowitz @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Haiti @supportmyass Joshua Meyrowitz @autistictthunder FEATURED BATTLES: Valerie Tosi @valerie_tosi vs. Julian Fernandez @JJFcomedy Bryan Vokey @BryanJVokey vs. Katie Hannigan @katiehannigan Andrea Guzzetta vs. Rob Smallwood @robby_smalls
Published 12/14/17
All-time great battler Pat Barker returns to the studio to talk with Moses and Coach about the parental f**k-ups of LaVar Ball, the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and our new home on the Feral Audio network. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Pat Barker @patbarkercomedy FEATURED BATTLES Pat Barker vs. Albert Escobedo @albertmescobedo Pat Barker vs. J.P. McDade @jp_mcdade Pat Barker vs. Keith Carey @keithtellsjokes
Published 12/10/17
Caesar Lizardo is a rising Roast Battle star who climbed his way through the ranks after a not-so-promising start to his Belly Room career. This week, he joins Moses and Coach in the Comedy Store basement to discuss being a first-generation American, overcoming being labeled as unlikable, and the benefits of monogamy. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Caesar Lizardo @squeezetheday21 FEATURED BATTLES: Caesar Lizardo vs. Jacob Trimmer @JacobTrimmer Caesar Lizardo vs....
Published 11/30/17
In the conclusion of this special two-part episode, Stephanie Simbari and Lindsey Jennings continue their discussion with Moses, Coach, and Frank about the people in power who silence women, the concept of "putting out the vibe", and slut-shaming. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Stephanie Simbari @stephsimbari Lindsey Jennings @LindseyJenningz FEATURED BATTLES Anna Valenzuela @annavisfun vs. Quentin Thomas @QuentinJokes Eric Lampaert...
Published 11/23/17
In the wake of the Louis C.K. story going public, returning guests Stephanie Simbari and Lindsey Jennings step into the studio to talk with Moses, Coach, and Frank about female agency, the problems with the court of public opinion, and interacting with women without being a creep. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Stephanie Simbari @stephsimbari Lindsey Jennings @LindseyJenningz FEATURED BATTLES Julian McCullough @juelzmac vs. Ben Gleib...
Published 11/15/17
Nat Baimel is a stellar joke writer and a prolific Roast Battler who recently recorded his first stand-up album. This week, he sits down in the studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to discuss growing up with Jewish guilt, how to look good while losing battles, and the ins and outs of investigating sexual harassment.  @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Nat Baimel @NatBaimel FEATURED BATTLES Nat Baimel vs. Anna Valenzuela @annavisfun Nat...
Published 11/07/17
Stephanie Simbari, as seen on Showtime's White Famous, goes way back in Roast Battle lore - she was the co-host of the open mic that eventually became everyone's favorite s**t-talking show. This week, she sits down in the studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to discuss sexual power dynamics in Hollywood, what needs to change to avoid another Weinstein-level scandal, and Nate Parker. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Stephanie Simbari...
Published 11/01/17
Rena Hundert is an old Roast Battle favorite who has begun to make her way back into the ring after some time away from the sport. On the first half of this two-part episode, she talks about being a dual US-Canadian citizen, the #MeToo campaign, and why speaking out against sexual harassment in Hollywood is so difficult. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Rena Hundert @RENAHUNDERT FEATURED BATTLES Rena Hundert vs. Bryan Vokey @BryanVokey...
Published 10/25/17
David Lucas took the Belly Room by storm with his off-the-dome style of roasting, particularly after taking shots at judge Corey Feldman during a battle. On this episode, he sits in the basement with Moses, Coach, and Frank to talk about the college degree he's not using, why his reaction to racism kept him out of the Roast Battle ring for three years, and the importance of faith in modern life. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy David...
Published 10/18/17
Alfred Konuwa is a sportswriter and WWE enthusiast who has made a name for himself as one of the most exciting battlers to watch in the ring as of late. This week, he sits down in the Comedy Store studio to talk to Moses, Coach, and Frank about being a first-generation American with African parents, not being a single-issue voter, and the Las Vegas shooting. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Alfred Konuwa @ThisIsNasty FEATURED BATTLES...
Published 10/11/17
A mashup of unused interview clips to provide more insight into the world and mindset of battlers Paige Wesley and Kim Congdon. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Kim Congdon @kimberlycongdon Paige Wesley @PaigeWesley FEATURED BATTLES: Tony Bartolone @TonyDoesComedy vs. Sarah Keller @sarahkeller07 Tim J. Groeschel @ClosedPistachio vs. Doon Sandors Gary Curtis @GCurtCSB vs. Marquez Acuna  Joe Eurell @joe_eurell vs. Tony Bartolone
Published 10/04/17
Paige Wesley is one of the most feared female battlers to step in the Roast Battle ring as of late. On this episode, she sits down in the Comedy Store basement studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to talk about her deeply religious upbringing, how to help average Americans understand gender and sexual orientation, and R. Kelly. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Paige Wesley @PaigeWesley FEATURED BATTLES Jeff Danis @DanishandONeill vs....
Published 09/27/17
In part two of our episode with Emmy nominee Dave Sirus, he talks with Moses and Coach about the chances of Trump getting elected to a second term, the line between free speech and hate speech, and why educating the voter base is more important now than it has ever been. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Dave Sirus @DaveSirus  FEATURED BATTLES Nicole Becannon @nicolebecannon vs. Nat Baimel @NatBaimel Izzy Salhani @luckysalhani vs. Brandon Jeddi @brandonjeddi Kim...
Published 09/19/17
Dave Sirus is a two-time Emmy nominee and accomplished comedian who lives in New York City. In the first half of this two-part episode, he sits down in the studio with Coach and Moses to discuss being a psychic hotline manager, beginning to do stand-up in high school, and the rigor of working on Saturday Night Live. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Dave Sirus @DaveSirus FEATURED BATTLES Dave Sirus vs. Toby Muresianu @tobymuresianu Toby Muresianu vs. Alex Hooper...
Published 09/12/17
Jay Light is a Roast Battle jack-of-all-trades: he runs the Periscope feed, is the editor-in-chief of the Roast Report, helps produce the show every week, and is a regular battler both in the Belly Room and on Comedy Central. Today, Jay is back in the Comedy Store basement studio to talk with Coach and Moses about the pros and cons of religion, discovering how to tap into emotion in comedy, and the growing Verbal Violence network, featuring his new podcast Blockbusting. @RoastBattle Brian...
Published 09/05/17
Haiti is a member of the All-Negro Wave and, as of late, one of the most entertaining battlers to watch in the Belly Room ring. This week, he sits in the studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to discuss coming to America as a refugee from Baby Doc Duvalier, getting kidnapped at age 4, and his hurricane survival strategies. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo @frankccomedy Haiti @supportmyass FEATURED BATTLES: Jacob Trimmer @jacobtrimmer vs. Greg Roque...
Published 08/29/17
Megan Gailey crossed the country performing comedy before finally taking her sly Midwestern charm to Los Angeles, where she has made a name for herself as one of the best rising comics in town. On this episode, she sits down in the studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to discuss her upbringing in Indiana, learning from the Charlottesville incident, and trying to figure out the reasons why people voted for Donald Trump. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea Frank Castillo...
Published 08/23/17
John-Michael Bond is a rising Roast Battle star hailing from the South who has consistently impressed crowds and judges alike with his piercing, layered jokes. On this episode, he sits down in the Comedy Store basement studio with Moses, Coach, and Frank to talk about learning the Roast Battle ropes through trial and error in the ring, the importance of having a sense of community in the comedy scene, and his past as a social worker. @RoastBattle Brian Moses @racebanning Coach Tea @coach_tea...
Published 08/15/17