Shenk

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

Jellycats, Prozac & Traveling to Syria?! | SHENK x Gabby Lamb 08/05/2026

Jellycats, Prozac & Traveling to Syria?! | SHENK x Gabby Lamb Comedian Gabby Lamb returns to SHENK with host Sara Weinshenk for an episode that goes everywhere. What starts as a conversation about Jellycats turns into debates about consumerism, environmental guilt, Disney adults, antidepressants, mental health, food recalls, travel, and Gabby's upcoming trip to Syria. Sara and Gabby riff through anxiety, stand-up comedy, medication, theme parks, Erewhon, social media algorithms, and why it's almost impossible to enjoy anything without overthinking it. It's equal parts hilarious, chaotic, and unexpectedly honest. If you enjoy comedy podcasts featuring stand-up comedians, off-the-wall conversations, dark humor, and unfiltered discussions, this episode is for you. Follow Gabby - https://www.instagram.com/gabbylamby 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 SUPPORT SARAH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Get bonus content and join the weekly live streams every Thursday at Noon PST!) 📱 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 00:00 Forgetting Everything & Getting Older 02:02 Gabby Lamb Returns to SHENK 02:20 Jellycats, Consumerism & Environmental Guilt 09:45 Mental Health, Lexapro vs. Prozac 13:18 Piercings, Happiness & Therapy 13:57 Sara's Psych Ward Story 15:35 Secret Disney Adult Confessions 19:20 The Parasite Lettuce Panic 22:10 Erewhon Smoothies & Feeling Better 23:20 Gabby's Upcoming Trip to Syria 29:00 Learning Through Travel & Ancient History 35:15 The Reality of Being a Stand-Up Comedian 42:00 Picking Up Trash at the Beach 49:00 Parents, Technology & Doomscrolling 56:00 Final Thoughts & Gabby's Return 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/42322850

Ovulation Studies, Lost Luggage and Style Guides w/ Josh Potter | SHENK 07/29/2026

Ovulation Studies, Lost Luggage and Style Guides w/ Josh Potter | SHENK Josh Potter is back on SHENK, and as always, things spiral fast. Sara Weinshenk and Josh dive into everything from the viral ovulation study and strip club economics to Jumbo's Clown Room, airline disasters, candy stores, growing up awkward, working in radio, airport travel, dating, weddings, and the strange tangents only these two can find. If you're a fan of comedy podcasts, stand-up comedians, and uncensored conversations, this episode delivers nonstop laughs. In this episode: - Josh Potter's early radio career - The viral ovulation & stripper study - Jumbo's Clown Room stories - Dating, relationships & getting older - Airport travel disasters - Candy store nostalgia - Working retail vs. comedy - Sara and Josh's off-the-rails friendship Follow Josh - https://www.instagram.com/josh_potter/ 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 SUPPORT SARAH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Get bonus content and join the weekly live streams every Thursday at Noon PST!) 📱 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 00:00 Josh Potter Returns to SHENK 01:10 Period Week & Ovulation Talk 03:15 The Viral Stripper Study Explained 07:20 Sara's Upcoming Shows 07:45 Jumbo's Clown Room Stories 12:00 Too Much Red Bull & Studio Updates 13:45 Weddings, Dating & Getting Older 15:45 Josh Potter's Radio Career Begins 19:05 Firing Someone (Comedy Improv) 22:05 Candy Store Memories & Bulk Candy 24:15 The Rat Saved With Breast Milk Story 25:20 Roller Backpacks & School Memories 26:30 Carry-On vs Checked Bags 28:50 Josh's Airport Horror Story 34:00 More Comedy, Travel & Tangents (continues through the remainder of the episode) 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/42250350

Maddi Mays on Love Island Lies, Dating Apps & Relationship Icks | SHENK 07/22/2026

Maddi Mays on Love Island Lies, Dating Apps & Relationship Icks | SHENK Comedians Sara Weinshenk and Maddi Mays are back together for one of the funniest SHENK episodes yet. From embarrassing high school singing telegrams and disastrous Raya dates to Love Island drama, relationship "icks," bad exes, dirty bathrooms, Comic-Con obsessions, and the absolute chaos of modern dating, nothing is off limits. The conversation also dives into bisexual dating, dating apps, religion in relationships, comedy, dating horror stories, and the tiny things that instantly ruin attraction. If you've ever had the ick, survived a terrible first date, or wondered why dating keeps getting weirder, this episode is for you. Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week featuring comedians, comics, and hilarious conversations from inside the Los Angeles comedy scene. Follow Maddi Mays: https://www.instagram.com/maddimays #SHENK #SaraWeinshenk #MaddiMays #ComedyPodcast #Dating #StandUpComedy 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 SUPPORT SARAH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Get bonus content and join the weekly live streams every Thursday at Noon PST!) 📱 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 00:00 Intro & Maddi's high school singing telegram 02:30 Bob Dylan, celebrity crushes & weird musicians 04:15 Love Island, bisexual dating & relationship lies 06:32 Sara's upcoming shows 07:12 Raya dating app disasters 10:40 Dating religious people & Ramadan stories 13:40 Dating "icks" and terrible exes 17:20 NFTs, Spider-Man obsession & nerd boyfriends 20:20 Dirty bathrooms, hygiene & relationship dealbreakers 22:30 Botox, interracial dating & dating preferences 24:35 Dating women and unexpected relationship icks 29:20 How Sara got started in comedy 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/42178235

Love Island, Camping Disasters & Kardashian Conspiracies w/ Sophie Buddle | SHENK 07/15/2026

Love Island, Camping Disasters & Kardashian Conspiracies w/ Sophie Buddle | SHENK Comedian Sara Weinshenk is joined by returning guest Sophie Buddle for an episode that goes everywhere. They talk about airport disasters, throwing up in Ubers, caffeine addictions, Advil Cold & Sinus, ADHD, Adderall, ChatGPT becoming everyone's therapist, Meta smart glasses, Love Island, camping with kids, Kardashians, gluten-free life, and why comedians always have the weirdest stories. If you like comedy podcasts with unfiltered conversations, stand-up comedians, pop culture, internet trends, and ridiculous personal stories, this episode is for you. Follow Sophie - https://www.instagram.com/sophbuds 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 SUPPORT SARAH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Get bonus content and join the weekly live streams every Thursday at Noon PST!) 📱 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 00:00 Sophie Buddle Returns 00:01 Sara Throws Up in an Uber Before Her Flight 02:20 Advil Cold & Sinus, Decongestants & Weird Drug Laws 05:27 Sara's Upcoming Shows 05:45 Coffee, Caffeine & Headache Culture 08:45 ADHD, Adderall & Prescription Stories 12:00 Coffee, Gluten-Free Life & Food Opinions 15:20 Period Symptoms & ChatGPT Medical Questions 16:45 Is ChatGPT Replacing Google? 19:15 Meta Glasses & AI Privacy 21:30 Kardashians, Love Island & Pop Culture 28:40 Camping Horror Stories & Entering the Wrong Tent 32:00 More Camping, Relationships & Wrapping Up Edited By Lee Nason https://www.instagram.com/_leenason/ Studio @thecomedystore https://www.instagram.com/thecomedystore https://www.thecomedystore.com #ComedyPodcast #SaraWeinshenk #SophieBuddle #StandUpComedy #ChatGPT #LoveIsland #Kardashians #MetaGlasses #Comedy /episode/index/show/2bbef4b0-a8aa-49cf-aa23-0133822f1e76/id/42097735

Leyla Ingalls Gets Naked For Her Family | SHENK 07/08/2026

Leyla Ingalls Gets Naked For Her Family | SHENK Comedian Leyla Ingalls joins Sara Weinshenk for one of the wildest episodes of SHENK yet. They dive into Leyla's lifelong obsession with pioneers, being related to Laura Ingalls Wilder, performing stand-up at a nudist colony, Renaissance Faire characters, bombing in unusual outfits, Alaska, comedy audiences, and what it's really like coming up as a young comedian after appearing on Kill Tony. If you enjoy long-form comedy podcasts, behind-the-scenes stories from stand-up comics, weird internet rabbit holes, and unfiltered conversations, you're in the right place. Follow Leyla Ingalls for tour dates and more stand-up. https://www.instagram.com/leylaingallz_ 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 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 00:00 Intro & Sara's upcoming shows 01:12 Meet Kill Tony comedian Leyla Ingalls 01:40 Being related to Laura Ingalls Wilder 04:45 Pioneer obsession & pioneer-themed stand-up 10:00 Pioneer photoshoots, internet rabbit holes & erotica 17:10 Renaissance Faire comedy & character ideas 18:10 Dressing for stand-up and bombing in a beret 23:10 Sara's Alaska trip and wildlife stories 27:00 Growing up on a farm, fishing & cleaning chickens 28:40 Weed and comedy 31:08 Performing stand-up at a nudist colony End Comedy, confidence & embracing being different 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/41988760

Comedian Dustin Ybarra on Metal Detecting & Mystery Boxes | SHENK 07/01/2026

Comedian Dustin Ybarra on Metal Detecting & Mystery Boxes | SHENK Comedian and actor Dustin Ybarra joins Sara Weinshenk for one of the most unpredictable episodes of SHENK yet. Dustin explains how a simple hobby turned into a full-blown metal detecting obsession, complete with beach treasure hunts, hidden engagement rings, mystery boxes from Michael's, and a detector named "Diggy Smalls." They also dive into life as working comics, acting auditions, getting passed at The Comedy Store, collecting way too much stuff, documentary recommendations, weird Hollywood stories, and why every comedian secretly thinks they'll need that random costume one day. If you like stand-up comedy podcasts, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, bizarre hobbies, and funny conversations between comedians, this episode is for you. Follow Dustin Ybarra https://www.instagram.com/dustin_ybarra 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 SUPPORT SARAH ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/saraweinshenk (Get bonus content and join the weekly live streams every Thursday at Noon PST!) 📱 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 00:00 Intro & upcoming shows 01:11 Dustin Ybarra joins SHENK 03:00 Michael's mystery boxes become an addiction 08:49 Meeting his fiancée on Tinder 14:31 Hoarding costumes for auditions 15:53 Starting stand-up at 16 & acting career 18:08 Hollywood auditions before and after COVID 19:48 Dustin's metal detecting obsession 24:05 The metal detector proposal story 27:08 Getting passed at The Comedy Store 30:09 Documentary recommendations & true crime 47:25 Pitching Slow Horses 50:46 Dustin's tour dates & outro 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/41916870

The Red Bull Mouse Scandal, Tongue Journeys & Why Are Axolotls Suddenly Everywhere? | SHENK 06/24/2026

The Red Bull Mouse Scandal, Tongue Journeys & Why Are Axolotls Suddenly Everywhere? | SHENK Sara Weinshenk is back for another solo episode of SHENK, joined by producer Lee for a completely unhinged conversation covering everything from exotic bird owners and sad zoos to axolotl conspiracies, aging, Red Bull addiction, viral internet clips, and the infamous "mouse in the energy drink" story. Along the way, Sara breaks down why adults shouldn't wear pigtails, debates whether aquariums are less depressing than zoos, reacts to bizarre wellness influencers, and discovers some truly disturbing random facts from the internet. If you enjoy comedy podcasts, stand-up comedy, weird internet culture, conspiracy theories, and Sara's completely chaotic stream of consciousness, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 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 00:00 Intro, Tour Dates & Patreon 01:09 Wet Hair, Pigtails & Aging Gracefully 02:43 The Bird Lady Aunt Story 04:13 Toucans, Zoos & Animal Captivity 07:35 The Axolotl Conspiracy Begins 10:58 Getting Older & Sleeping Wrong 12:36 The Mouse in the Red Bull Story 16:19 Meet "Butter Beans" 20:19 Red Bull Addiction Confessions 24:24 Why Sara Needs a Red Bull Sponsorship 26:24 Woman Falls Into a Manhole 28:08 The Viral "Tongue Journey" Podcast Clip 31:10 Lift Your Face, Lift Your Yoni 35:04 Weird Facts From The Internet 38:34 Drowning, Oceans & Fear of Water 40:00 Strange Food Facts & Chocolate Conspiracies 45:00 More Internet Chaos & 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/41788985

Fiona Cauley Got Concussions at Dollywood?! | SHENK 06/17/2026

Fiona Cauley Got Concussions at Dollywood?! | SHENK Comedian Fiona Cauley returns to the SHENK Podcast! Fiona joins Sara Weinshenk for a hilarious conversation about her Dollywood bachelorette party, getting accidentally concussed on a roller coaster, married life, growing up in the South, Disney adults, Beanie Babies, bizarre internet trends, James Franco’s strange social media behavior, Michael Jackson documentaries, and some of the weirdest historical parenting ideas ever. Known for her appearances on Kill Tony, Fiona brings her unique perspective and quick wit to another chaotic episode filled with comedy, stories from the road, and plenty of questionable life choices. Follow Fiona Cauley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley/ 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK every week. 👉 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 00:00 Intro & Sara’s upcoming shows 01:18 Fiona Cauley returns to SHENK 02:04 Dollywood bachelorette party stories 05:22 Roller coasters, mushrooms & concussions 07:58 Nate Bargatze’s theme park plans 10:25 Building FionaLand: the ultimate theme park 11:40 Disney adults, stuffed animals & childhood memories 14:00 Beanie Babies and middle school disasters 15:30 Sneaking around as teenagers 17:00 Growing up with a stepdad 18:35 Dating someone with kids vs getting married young 19:40 Fiona’s engagement story 22:15 Bad restaurant experiences & terrible Valentine’s dates 23:50 The woman who decorates her refrigerator 26:15 Internet weirdos & aesthetic culture 26:50 James Franco’s strange online videos 29:20 Baby cages and bizarre parenting trends 30:20 Michael Jackson documentaries & controversy 34:30 Fireflies, childhood memories & Southern life 35:20 The lost art of knee paintings 37:45 Furries and modern internet culture 38:30 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/41674915

The Neal Brennan Story, Foot Juice Lawsuits & Talking Dogs | SHENK SOLO 06/10/2026

The Neal Brennan Story, Foot Juice Lawsuits & Talking Dogs | SHENK SOLO Sara Weinshenk is back for a completely solo episode of SHENK, joined by producer Lee to break down everything currently taking over her algorithm. Sara tells the story of an awkward encounter with Neal Brennan at Netflix Is A Joke Fest, explains why she's suddenly praying directly to Jesus, and dives into some of the strangest internet stories imaginable. The duo discuss biphasic sleep, talking dogs, AI contact lenses, robot roommates, lab-grown meat, high-speed trains, dream-recording technology, China's forest sleep competition, TSA nightmares, foot-fetish entrepreneurs, conspiracy theories, and why laundry folding might be humanity's greatest challenge. If you've ever wondered what happens when Sara is left alone with her thoughts and a phone full of weird internet content, this episode is for you. #SHENK #SaraWeinshenk #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy 👉 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 00:00 Intro & Upcoming Shows 01:52 Why Sara Wanted a Solo Episode 02:26 The Neil Brennan Story 05:16 Cowboy Boots & Skankfest Memories 06:08 Sara's Algorithm Explained 06:44 Biphasic Sleep & Midnight Wake-Ups 08:44 Sara Returns to Praying to Jesus 12:50 The Foot Juice Lawsuit Story 17:31 Things That Could Be Normal by 2050 17:54 Talking Dogs & Animal Translation Tech 20:00 Privacy Becoming a Luxury 22:00 Contact Lenses That Replace Screens 23:57 Robot Roommates & Laundry Problems 28:21 Lab-Grown Meat Debate 31:16 High-Speed Trains vs Air Travel 31:57 TSA, Urgent Care & Power Trips 33:22 Floating Ocean Cities 34:40 Bringing Back Mammoths 35:22 Recording and Rewatching Dreams 37:56 China's Forest Sleep Competition 40:00 Sleeping With Socks On 46:00 Fast Food, Taco Bell & Random Thoughts 51:53 Final Thoughts & Tour Dates 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/41594030

Disney Cruises, Wilderness Rehab & Why We All Wanted Cornrows w/ Alex Scarlato | SHENK 06/03/2026

Disney Cruises, Wilderness Rehab & Why We All Wanted Cornrows w/ Alex Scarlato | SHENK Comedian Sara Weinshenk is joined by the hilarious Alexandra Scarlato for a wide-ranging episode of SHENK. The two dive into bizarre audience behavior, movie obsessions, Disney cruises, Vegas adventures, childhood jealousy, snowboarding injuries, parenting, music festivals, and one unforgettable wilderness rehab story. From Almost Famous and Willy Wonka to Mortal Kombat, The Wizard of Oz, and the strange things people do at comedy shows, this episode goes everywhere and somehow ties it all together. Recorded during Netflix is a Joke Fest - May 8, 2026 Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/iamalexscar/ Subscribe for new episodes of SHENK featuring comedians, writers, creators, and friends getting weird. #SaraWeinshenk #AlexScarlato #SHENK #ComedyPodcast #LegionOfSkanks 👉 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 00:00 Intro & Sara's announcements 00:45 The "Clock It" trend at comedy shows 04:21 Alex Scarlato joins the podcast 05:31 Long-distance friendships & podcast life 06:10 Mortal Kombat confusion 08:14 How couples watch movies differently 11:05 Why Sara loves Almost Famous 12:14 Willy Wonka, favorite movies & nostalgia 13:00 Margaret Qualley, Lena Dunham & Hollywood talk 15:07 The Wizard of Oz obsession 15:39 The Sphere in Las Vegas 16:55 Alex's daughter loves spooky things 17:48 Skankfest, Vegas & sensory overload 18:43 The wilderness rehab story 23:51 Disney cruises & childhood jealousy 26:08 Learning to snowboard as an adult 28:01 The snowboarding injury 30:16 Beach Life Music Festival recap 31:41 Staying out way too late 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/41520295

AI, Aliens & Awful Commercial Auditions w/ Erica Rhodes | SHENK 05/27/2026

AI, Aliens & Awful Commercial Auditions w/ Erica Rhodes | SHENK Comedian Sara Weinshenk sits down with comedian Erica Rhodes for a hilarious episode of SHENK covering everything from AI-generated comedy and social media algorithms to terrible tattoos, improv classes, commercial auditions, aliens, and dating disasters. Erica talks about studying cello in college, dropping out to move to New York for love, and why comedians are secretly terrible at improv. Sara shares nightmare stories about bad tattoos, hooking up with a comic with a belly button ring, and her endless quest to finally book a national commercial. If you like stand-up comedy podcasts, comedian interviews, behind-the-scenes comedy talk, and unfiltered conversations about life in LA comedy — this episode is for you. #SHENK #SaraWeinshenk #EricaRhodes #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy 📱 FOLLOW Erica Rhodes: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ericarhodes/ https://www.ericarhodescomedy.com/ 👉 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 00:00 Intro & upcoming comedy shows 01:10 Erica Rhodes joins SHENK 02:15 Erica’s cello scholarship & dropping out of college 03:40 Falling in love with a hot usher 05:10 AI-generated music & comedy fears 06:30 Sara admits she argues with ChatGPT 07:30 Bad tattoo decisions & psychedelic choices 10:40 The comic with a belly button ring 13:00 Why comedians hate improv classes 16:20 Commercial audition nightmares 19:00 Sara’s disastrous McDonald’s audition 21:00 AI replacing actors & self-tapes 22:00 The algorithm ruining stand-up comedy 23:40 Viral clips vs real fans 26:00 Comics used to help each other write jokes 27:30 Instagram, Threads & social media exhaustion 28:15 The alien conspiracy discussion begins 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/41435445

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