Shenk

Comedian Sara Weinshenk interviews comedians, musicians & artists living in LA. Topics include fashion, cannabis & comedy.

Spiritually Connected to the Olsen Twins Smoking Cigarettes w/ Dylan Carlino | SHENK 05/20/2026

Spiritually Connected to the Olsen Twins Smoking Cigarettes w/ Dylan Carlino | SHENK Welcome back to another chaotic and hilarious episode of SHENK! This week, Sarah Wine-Shank sits down with the brilliantly funny comedian, Dylan Carlino (host of the 'Feeling Girly' podcast). In this episode, Dylan shares his unforgettable out-of-body experience meeting Demi Lovato in first class and why he feels spiritually connected to the Olsen twins. Sarah and Dylan dig deep into the stark differences between the comedy scenes in Austin and LA, the toxic green room dynamics at Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership, and the brutal reality of gay dating apps. From childhood weight struggles and body dysmorphia to deep-cut pop culture takes on Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria Season 3, and Amber Heard—nothing is off-limits. 📱 FOLLOW DYLAN CARLINO: Instagram/TikTok: @DylanPCarlino https://www.instagram.com/dylanpcarlino https://www.instagram.com/dylanpcarlino Listen to his podcast 'Feeling Girly' every Thursday! 👉 SUPPORT SARAH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Get bonus content and join the weekly live streams every Thursday at Noon PST!) 🎟️ ALASKA! SARAH IS HEADLINING: Catch Sarah live in Anchorage, Alaska on June 25th at the Wild Birch Hotel. Get your tickets now https://linktr.ee/saraweinshenk 📱 FOLLOW SARA https://www.instagram.com/princessshenk/ New episodes of SHENK drop every Wednesday. Don't forget to Like, Comment, Rate, Review, and Subscribe! ⏱️ Video Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 - Sarah’s Alaska Dates & Patreon Announcements 00:44 - Dylan’s Edible & Blacking Out Meeting Demi Lovato 02:08 - First Class Perks & AmEx Credit Cards 03:19 - Living with Lesbians & The Drama of Female Friendships 04:05 - Straight Guys vs. Gay Guys: Behind Closed Doors 05:10 - Dating Trans Guys & Fear of Vaginas 06:05 - Net Negatives: Feeling Unsexy in Los Angeles 06:38 - Dylan’s $800 Ford Escape & Moving Across the Country 08:12 - Growing Up Poor in the Berkshires & Cleaning for James Taylor 10:32 - Hot Paper Mill Workers & Taylor Swift's 4th of July 11:58 - LA Fake Patriotism vs. East Coast History Hacks 13:08 - Anne Boleyn, Astrology, and Feeling Dead Inside 14:10 - Beach Life Festival: Joan Jett & Sheryl Crow Outfits 15:32 - Gym Culture & Upcoming $20K Top Surgery in NYC 17:44 - Facelifts, Narcissistic Grandmas, and Arrested Development 19:45 - Valley Girl Childhood & Kirsten Dunst's Prius 20:35 - Obsession with Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen Smoking 22:45 - Wealthy Aesthetics & The Sad Girl Trend 25:53 - Body Dysmorphia & Straight Men Who Work Out 26:50 - Sarah’s Model Boyfriend & LA's Non-Sexual "Hotties" 29:20 - Topanga Canyon, Ayahuasca, and Face Blood Facials 31:12 - Alcohol in Austin vs. Moving to New York Like Carrie Bradshaw 32:20 - Auditioning for the Comedy Cellar & Toxic Self-Belief 33:25 - Joe Rogan’s Comedy Mothership: Green Room Lizard People 35:32 - Smoked Meats, Terrible Austin BBQ, and Keto Diets 37:05 - Best LA Diners, Skincare Secrets & Say Moisturizer 39:56 - Step-Mom Life, Missed Weddings, and Comedian Comparisons 42:50 - Women’s Services: Claws, Highlights, and Shaved Heads 44:14 - The Brutal Reality of Grindr & Gay App Culture 45:45 - The Fake Witches of Topanga Canyon 47:12 - Weight Loss Realities & Respect in Society 48:40 - LA Architecture, Ugly Palm Trees, and Redwoods 50:30 - LA Club Phases: Lindsay Lohan & Paris Hilton Era 51:48 - In Her Shoes: Movie Breakdown & Cameron Diaz Hype 52:46 - Sydney Sweeney vs. Old School Hollywood Hotness 53:29 - Euphoria Season 3 Criticisms & The Idol Review 55:35 - Gray’s Anatomy Tattoos & Reality TV Behind-the-Scenes 56:45 - Nina Dobrev & Jessica Alba Being Mean in Real Life 58:30 - Brittany Snow Admiration vs. Drama Girl Energies 59:54 - High School Prom Drama & Bad Long Distance 01:00:50 - Eighth Grade Tragedies, Closet Struggles & Small Town High School 01:03:52 - Escaping Club Drama & Spot Boundaries 01:06:00 - Dylan’s Podcast 'Feeling Girly' Outro & Wrap Up Edited By Lee Nason https://www.instagram.com/_leenason/ Studio @thecomedystore https://www.instagram.com/thecomedystore https://www.thecomedystore.com /episode/index/show/2bbef4b0-a8aa-49cf-aa23-0133822f1e76/id/41358580

Tradwives, Bean Potions, and 20th Century Problems w/ Bianca Parato | SHENK 05/13/2026

Tradwives, Bean Potions, and 20th Century Problems w/ Bianca Parato | SHENK Welcome back to another episode of SHENK! This week, Sara Weinshenk is joined by the hilarious Bianca Parato for a deep dive into the unexpected. Bianca reveals her secret life as a "Low Key Tradwife," why she’s soaking loose beans in a "bean-newsy," and her dream of transitioning from comedy to a tour bus full of cover songs. The girls get existential as they discuss the "generational pussy" divide, comparing 20th-century history to the Gen Z aesthetic, and why Sara might be sexually attracted to a cartoon cell from Osmosis Jones. Plus, we tackle processed meat anxieties, the Ryan Gosling / Mark Wahlberg Lovely Bones fat-suit controversy, and why Sara is terrified of going to Alaska. Support Sara: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Weekly livestreams every Thursday at Noon PST!) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princessshenk/ Tickets: https://linktr.ee/saraweinshenk for Alaska (June 25th) and more! Follow Bianca Parato: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancaparato/ & https://www.instagram.com/lowkeytrad/ Production: https://www.instagram.com/laughhigher/ Chapters 00:00 - Alaska, Patreon, & ASMR Intro 00:45 - Bianca Parato’s Cover Song Career 02:20 - The Art of Vocal Lessons & "Bubbly" 04:45 - Comedians Wanting to be Cartoon Voices 08:20 - Anonymity vs. Animosity (The AA Big Book) 11:00 - Red Bull ASMR Slurping 13:10 - Verified Humans vs. AI Bots 15:15 - Movie Reviews: Den of Thieves & Superman 17:15 - Why Ryan Gosling Gained 60lbs for The Lovely Bones 20:45 - Bianca: The Low Key Tradwife & Gourmet Alfredo 22:50 - The "Bean-Newsy" & Soaking Loose Beans 24:30 - Homemade Streusel & Muffin Talk 27:25 - Processed Meats & Rectum Cancer Anxiety 29:20 - Childhood Quests & Petting Fish 31:40 - The Bean Protocol & Tummy Bubbling 34:30 - Family Farting Dynamics (Or Lack Thereof) 36:00 - Osmosis Jones & Spontaneous Molecules 37:45 - The Generational Pussy Divide (20th vs. 21st Century) 41:00 - Gen Z Heart Symbols & "Clack It" 43:10 - What is a Zillennial? 45:00 - Tyra Banks & America's Next Top Model Trauma 47:30 - Alaska Shows & Closing Thoughts Edited By Lee Nason https://www.instagram.com/_leenason/ Studio @thecomedystore https://www.instagram.com/thecomedystore https://www.thecomedystore.com /episode/index/show/2bbef4b0-a8aa-49cf-aa23-0133822f1e76/id/41275030

The Kill Tony vs. Gilmore Girls Warz (ft. Maddi Mays) | SHENK 05/06/2026

The Kill Tony vs. Gilmore Girls Warz (ft. Maddi Mays) | SHENK Hold onto your elf ears! This week, Sarah welcomes the hilarious Maddie Maze to the studio. Things get "steamy" early as they discuss the questionable benefits of DIY Yoni steams and the mystery of "vagina bleaching" black underwear. Sarah recounts a dark 39th birthday spent bombing for a sleepy audience, while Maddie takes us back to the "musty" halls of 2010s anime conventions and the legendary Homestuck fandom. The duo then predicts the future of combat: 1 million Mike Tysons vs. 10,000 Gorillas and the inevitable "Kill-More War" (Kill Tony fans vs. Gilmore Girls moms). Plus, Sarah explores a potential copper-haired midlife crisis and unearths an incredibly awkward throwback video of Matt Rife trying to flirt with Zendaya. Catch Sara Weinshenk Live: Anchorage, Alaska: June 25th (Tickets on Linktree) https://www.instagram.com/princessshenk/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sarahweinshenk (Livestreams every Thursday at Noon PST) Follow Maddi Mays: https://www.instagram.com/maddimays/ Subscribe to Sara Weinshenk: https://shorturl.at/mmzt1 Edited By Lee Nason https://www.instagram.com/_leenason/ Studio @thecomedystore https://www.instagram.com/thecomedystore https://www.thecomedystore.com Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Alaska Tour Dates & Skank Fest. 01:15 – The "Baked Mom" Scent & DIY Yoni Steams. 02:05 – Turning 39: Birthday Bombing & Leaning into Chaos. 04:54 – Vagina Flora: The Mystery of Bleached Underwear. 06:44 – Yoni Eggs, Amethyst Vibrations, and Lean Culture. 11:43 – Maddie’s Homestuck Era: Gray Body Paint & Musty Conventions. 14:30 – Starting Culture Wars: Swifties vs. The Barbs. 16:20 – The Kill-More War: Kill Tony Redditors vs. Gilmore Girls Moms. 19:50 – 2026 Brain Rot: Charlie Tralala & Epic Wars TV. 23:30 – Dissecting Fetal Pigs vs. Watching Babe. 27:15 – Power Scaling: 1,000,000 Mike Tysons vs. Gorillas. 33:00 – Renaissance Faires, High-End Elf Ears, and Indie Sleaze Nostalgia. 41:30 – Hair Eras: Copper Midlife Crises & Mar-A-Lago Highlights. 46:30 – Pregnancy Fears & The Horror of the "Outie" Belly Button. 50:30 – Looksmaxxing: Matt Rife’s Clammy Hands vs. Zendaya. 54:03 – Outro & Tour Dates. #SHENK #MaddieMaze #Comedy #IndieSleaze #Homestuck #YoniSteam #MattRife #Zendaya #BrainRot #PodcastLife #CultureWar #MillennialHumor /episode/index/show/2bbef4b0-a8aa-49cf-aa23-0133822f1e76/id/41174005

Presidential Impressions & Haunted Toilet Seats | SHENK x Josh Potter 04/29/2026

Presidential Impressions & Haunted Toilet Seats | SHENK x Josh Potter Comedian Sara Weinshenk is joined by the one and only Josh Potter for a chaotic, nostalgia-filled episode of SHENK. Sara kicks things off with a story about being "seen" by a lesbian at a gas station, while Josh brings his best presidential impressions—from a peanut-farming Jimmy Carter to a "hack" Donald Trump. The duo dives into "Sara’s Facts," uncovering the dark origins of The Velveteen Rabbit and the true story of the Greer Theater. Plus, a core memory unlocked: the biohazard nightmare of fuzzy, holiday-themed toilet seat covers from the 90s. Catch Sara Weinshenk Live: Anchorage, Alaska: June 25th (Tickets on Linktree) Instagram: @princessshenk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sarahweinshenk (Livestreams every Thursday at Noon PST) Follow Josh Potter: Patreon: The Josh Potter Show Upcoming Dates: May 15-16 in St. Catharines, Ontario. https://www.instagram.com/josh_potter/ Subscribe to Sara Weinshenk: https://shorturl.at/mmzt1 Edited By Lee Nason https://www.instagram.com/_leenason/ Studio @thecomedystore https://www.instagram.com/thecomedystore https://www.thecomedystore.com Episode Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Alaska Tour Dates 01:05 – Welcome Josh Potter: The "Fogged Up" Vibe 02:05 – Gas Station Encounters: "Cute Outfit" 03:45 – Hair Up vs. Hair Down: The Serotonin Secret 05:21 – "Girl with a Pearl Earring" & The Velveteen Rabbit 07:25 – Movie Deep Cuts: Beginners & Ewan McGregor 09:00 – Josh Potter’s Presidential Impressions (Obama, Clinton, Bush, Reagan) 12:20 – Ronald Reagan, "Bubbles" the Monkey, and the Red Scare 14:45 – The Greer Theater & Living in Topanga Canyon 17:15 – Astrology: Taking 6 Weeks Off for Aries Season 19:00 – The Dark Truth of Hansel and Gretel 22:20 – Choosing the Right Name for a Dog (PD vs. Greg) 23:10 – The Greek Name Tradition: Vassilis vs. William 25:00 – 90s Shag Carpet Toilet Seat Covers (Santa’s Face) 31:25 – Showering in the Dark & Skylight Struggles 36:50 – The Mystery of the "Sex Mask" Guy 38:50 – Do Twins Have the Same Size Dicks? 42:30 – The McCaughey Septuplets: Where are they now? 47:40 – Wrap Up & Upcoming Canada Shows /episode/index/show/2bbef4b0-a8aa-49cf-aa23-0133822f1e76/id/41057525