Episodes
Anya, Sam and Phil are joined by comedian Yannis Pappas as well as his alter egos Mauricio from the LES and Mr Panos. Topics include: Sam’s various airline failures and successes, Trump, Bernie Sanders, Biden, Hilary Clinton, I’ve Had It Bro, mentors, Carlin's You Are All Diseased, David Cross, great TV, being “done with" TV, An Honest Liar, bad audience behavior, hecklers, political correctness & how it affects comedy, Cosby, the problem with sensitivity, groaning, fat shaming, free...
Published 10/02/15
Sam crushes at weddings. Phil eats through the first third of the pod. Other topics: Gary Vider, Eric Clapton + George Harrison controversy, Marv Albert, Phil meets Rodney Dangerfield, Dianne Wiest, hangovers. Taking emails: best comedy clubs, bad Jews, could you date someone who is at all racist, inappropriate or not PC? Follow @anyamarina @nikkiglaser @philmhanley @sammorril @standupnylabs Email [email protected] or call 347-467-1240 Visit http://standupny.com to see when Phil...
Published 09/23/15
WKN continues with the hilarious, fun and forthright Jessica Kirson. Topics include: more Phil and Sam chemistry, parents without boundaries, Pat Cooper, country club gigs, being a child of a therapist, oversharing, Reiki moms, EST, Dave Attell, Ted Alexandro, Sam's childhood makeout, gay sex between straight men, Sam compares scotch and cunnilingus, Jim Norton, anal, Larry David, Jessica’s wife, live-in housekeepers, Anya’s mom analyzes a photo of her and Nikki, when your partner isn’t a...
Published 09/17/15
Anya, Sam and Phil reconnect after an absence and are joined by comedian Jessica Kirson toward the end of the ep. Topics: Colbert, Trump, Kim Davis, Sam rehearses jokes for his brother’s wedding, negative feedback, Sam drops a bomb about a childhood make-out, advice for a young comedian in the early phases of his relationship, dating, family, Jessica’s inner monologue, bombing, cruise ships, new jokes vs older material, confidence, sexuality, Rachel Feinstein. Follow @jessicakirson...
Published 09/11/15
Hanley-less, Anya and Sam are joined by All-American wrestler and national headliner Greg Warren. Topics include: Sam's bad back, chiropractors, turmeric, Greg's afternoon streetfight, eating disorders, therapy, Sam on Conan, Greg on Last Comic Standing, Anya's early live shows, relationships, depression, milk, cereal, Atlantic City bachelor party, ape-ricot vs agh-pricot, Nevada vs nevahhhhda. Email advice: why do girls love to make out forever? Salsa! Follow @GregWarren @anyamarina...
Published 09/04/15
Comedian Ryan Hamilton lifts his own personal podcast embargo for a one-on-one interview with Anya as well as a very special call with Nikki Glaser. Topics include: public weeping, Mitch Hedberg, Arby’s, comedy, technique, future, podcast-aversions, the kind of Bachelorette Anya would be, boxing, Scandanavia, life. Follow @ryanhamilton @anyamarina @nikkiglaser @philmhanley @sammorril @standupnylabs Email [email protected] or call 347-467-1240 Visit http://standupny.com to see...
Published 08/27/15
A lively and animated discussion with comedian Dave Smith (from the Part of the Problem & Legion of Skanks podcasts) dealing with a Sam controvery, censorship, free speech, sensitivity, politics, comedy, dating, cheating, finding your voice and having a take. Follow @ComicDaveSmith @anyamarina @philmhanley @sammorril @standupnylabs Email [email protected] or call 347-467-1240 Visit standupny.com to see when Phil and Sam are performing live at Stand Up NY. Check out all of...
Published 08/20/15
Anya missteps with a compliment for guest Nick Griffin right out of the gate. Topics: Words+Music. Phil’s addition. Body hair. Exercise plans. Pie. Cookies. Starbucks. A hostess disses Anya. Sam’s shoes & wardrobe. Gay bathroom tells. Hellsea. Nick’s screenplay gets stolen. Favorite horror films. Tucker & Dale vs Evil. Call Me Lucky. Barry Crimmins. Bobcat Goldthwait. Periscope. David Foster Wallace. Marriage. Nick’s 11 Letterman appearances. How late is too late to start comedy? Anya...
Published 08/14/15
Upon the release of his comedy album Muscle Confusion, Comedian Mike Vecchione gives us a look into the mind of one of the most respected comedians and joke writers in New York. Mike talks about his experience wrestling and how it shaped his work ethic, discipline, and daily practice. Other topics: Sam gets a part in a movie; hot yoga; meditation; Dan Soder; earning an MA in special ed; dealing with negative feedback, Penn State, Greg Warren, Foxcatcher; joke writing tools; Opie & Jimmy;...
Published 08/07/15
Comedian, filmmaker, boxing enthusiast Wil Sylvince joins the pod for an X rated / extra large episode touching on robots, Haitian parents, Wil’s weight gain / loss / fitness, losing both parents, depression, long term celibacy, former and roommate and pal Patrice O’Neal. Other topics include: cake trains, a 911 insult, "I’ve Had It, Bro,” and a great email from a listener wanting to know how to break it to a friend who may be interested in you that you are unavailable. Anya defends Sam, Sam...
Published 07/31/15
Comedian (and host of the My Dumb Friends podcast) Sean Donnelly joins the podcast for a discourse on who he likes better: Sam or Phil, Sam’s injury, c-o-m-e vs. c-u-m, coffee, Josh & The Beav, chest pains, quitting soda, cutting down on alcohol, his marriage, the importance of dinner in dating, relationships and the comedy lifestyle, 5 yr. marriage leases, Long Island, black ice, skateboarding, Paul Reiser, Gawker, Letterman, Norm McDonald, human centipedes, his bulldog Rickles, anger...
Published 07/24/15
Comedian / writer / actor and co-creator of truTV’s Friend of the People Josh Rabinowitz joins the podcast and puts up with a lot of strange attention from Sam, discusses his fear of dogs, his Ivy League education, Jared from Subway, and dating. Anya, Sam, Phil and Josh take an email from a listener and discuss dating someone with kids, I’ve Had It Bro, etc. follow @anyamarina @philmhanley @sammorril @Josh_Rabinowitz @standupnylabs email [email protected] call 347-467-1240 Visit...
Published 07/17/15
Comedian, director, writer and all-around great guy Lenny Marcus gamely presides over an argument between Sam & Phil over a lost bag in Boston and talks about his appearance on Louie, the Hamptons, sports, movies, and fixing computers. Also on this episode: a William Stephenson impression, Phil's diet, Larry David, PC BS, Letterman, a Jessica Chastain tale, Yankees dirt, Brandon McCarthy, Tony Hawk and Phil, what it’s like being a statistician, the NY Giants, Lenny’s bittersweet first...
Published 07/02/15
The podcast begins with an email that rattles Anya but quickly moves on to a discourse on how to make a proper Manhattan, guest Liza Treyger's comedy special, Boston, Swingers (the movie). Anya calls her mom to discuss being left in the snow as an infant. Other topics: Rosie O'Donnell, Red Eye, Liza gets passed at the Cellar, fearlessness in making enemies, squashed beef, fake friends, Liza's upbringing, Sam's relationship with his mom, mommy issues, Black Like Me, Rachel Dolezal, lobster...
Published 06/25/15
Long-island based comic and former cab driver Jimmy Failla and the hilarious comedian, writer, actor Rachel Feinstein join Sam and Anya for discourse on comedy writing, My Life’s In Turnaround, Red Eye, Anya's fear of going deaf, Hilary Clinton, Norm MacDonald, Rodney Dangerfield, female cab drivers, Sam’s pallor, Red Nose Day, dying wrestlers, having a stroke onstage, sleeping with the staff at a comedy club, pets, living on a farm, the Entourage movie, Hannah & Her Sisters, Carrie...
Published 06/19/15
The pod starts early to give the listener a window into the beautiful storm of personalities that is Sam Morril, Phil Hanley, Liza Treyger and Anya Marina. Phil is still angry about Anya’s Twitter usage during the show. Anya is easily irritated by poor mic technique + "loud breathing," Liza is on fire for the Bad Blood video and culture appropriation, and Sam is focused on the Jewish United Fund, bitmoji, and a fun out of town strip club experience. Other topics: more molly talk, LSD, OJ,...
Published 06/12/15
A pun-tastic episode featuring fast-talking master of wordplay Myq Kaplan, who joins Anya, Phil and Sam for a discussion on everything from the Arthur Theme to Jason Mraz, open relationships, America’s Got Talent, holding your mom’s hand as an adult, Inside Amy Schumer, Taylor Williamson, Naked & Afraid, super-sperm, Grateful Dead, The Walking Dead, The Killing, Canadians, The Bachelorette, kino, Axl & Slash, vegan restaurants, primary vs secondary partners, and #napeculture. Call...
Published 06/05/15
Part 2 of Sam Roberts interview. Hanley-less, our trio discusses Sam Roberts’ iphone 5 viral video, Die Antwoord, Bridget Fonda, marriage, While We’re Young, the bigger better deal, Jay Z, Drake, Kanye West, Sean Penn, worst and best Oscars hosts. Sam M. attends a Hollywood-y party in lieu of hanging with Anya & her parents, runs into a weasel; Empire; Strange Fruit; Sam R’s childhood; "numb & tingly" sensations, Periscope, anxiety attacks, the term Butterface. Anya analyzes Sam...
Published 05/27/15
Anya and Sam are joined by Sirius XM's own Sam Roberts for the first in a 2-part series! Follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/anyamarina ... http://twitter.com/sammorril ... http://twitter.com/philmhanley ... http://twitter.com/notsam Visit www.StandUpNY.com to see when Phil and Sam are performing live at Stand Up NY. Listen to all our other great podcasts at www.StandUpNYLabs.com Check out all of our shows at standupnylabs.com
Published 05/22/15
Anya and Sam are joined by Liza Treyger and the Comedy Cellar's own--and America’s Got Talent's own--Dan Naturman! Topics include: AGT, going to parties alone, "on fleek," trendy slang, "the N word," restraining orders, Conan, Letterman, Misery Loves Comedy, Rich Vos, Kevin Pollack, Jim Norton, Millionaire Matchmaker, balancing passion with leisure time, comics dating comics, Bonnie McFarlane, Bourdain & his wife, male psychology & needing to be needed, prostitutes, Tinder, Heidi...
Published 05/15/15
Our very excitable group includes comics Sam Morril, Liza Treyger and Anthony DeVito and covers everything from current film (Montage of Heck) and pop culture (Bruce Jenner) to philosophy (being disconnected from the earth), sports (the Bulls, the Knicks), sex and partying (a foursome! a long night with Train! a celebrity doppelganger!) Call in with your questions 347-467-1240 follow @anyamarina @sammorril @glittercheese @anthonydevito_ @philmhanley @standupnylabs Visitwww.StandUpNY.com to...
Published 05/08/15
Phil Hanley is back! Sam's man-on-the-street attack; Phil gets heckled in Valley Park; Sam's night of passion; "This I will surely regret" and other poetic moments; Anya's new drinking game; speaker phone crimes; a series of encounters at Starbucks; similarities between PDX and YVR; Sam plays devil's advocate to Anya's devil's advocate; White God; Anya confronts 2 men at an art-house theatre; talking s**t about Gail; Phil gets all zen up in this piece; Anya projects onto a woman on the...
Published 05/01/15
Anya and Sam Morril are joined by brother-in-anxiety, musician / author / prolific Vine-master / aspiring Jew Nicholas Megalis. Topics include: Anya's post-collegiate Howard Stern appearance; KSCU; Sam gets chased, has a close call; Nicholas: boy or man?; Sam's guardian angel; the KKK; a great Klimt joke; back hair, Nicholas' new book Mega Weird, medication; Gummy Money; rapping; Fat Jew; what is stealing on instagram / in music / comedy?; who is the real Megalis?; Shepard Fairey; drugs,...
Published 04/24/15
Comedian / writer / director Bonnie McFarlane joins Anya, Phi, and Sam Morril to discuss her documentary Women Aren't Funny. Topics include: Canada -->NYC, is gender even an issue in comedy?; pressure to be funny, weirdest thing a male tourmate has asked Bonnie to do, Do male comics get a pass when they playfully bully women? Does being a female performer require some kind of insanity? Bonnie's daughter kills at comedy, upsides of having a kid, Bonnie & feminism; pregnancy, oxytocin,...
Published 04/17/15
Sam needs dating advice; Phil's beard; how Anya likes to be picked up on mass transit; accidental "I love you"s, Sam zings Phil throughout; Anya takes Sam and Phil through a Tinder swiping adventure; how to spot red flags in a relationship; Going Clear, Mad Men, The Jinx; love at first sight: is it a lie?; why Phil is more confident now; how Sam fits into his family, Big Brother update; Anya's near-amputation; the Kenny who saved her life; Justin Bieber roast. Call in with your questions...
Published 04/10/15