Best Dustin Nickerson Podcasts (2025)

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What NOT to do for the Holidays 54:27

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5d ago54:27

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While the real ones are getting ready to chop down their own Christmas trees, we’re about to take an axe to your holiday favorites! Is it green bean casserole, Matching pajamas? Turkey for Dinner? Nothing is off limits today! Also what great technology trend has Gen Z tapped now? Your emails and more! Enjoy the show! Join us at the Dustin Nickerson…

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Adam Ray Is Back! 1:28:02

4d ago1:28:02

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Andrew Santino sits down with the hilarious Adam Ray — actor, comedian, impression master, and star of the new Netflix special Dr. Phil Unleashed — for an episode full of absurd stories, Hollywood madness, and nonstop bits.They talk about what it’s like becoming Dr. Phil, the art of a perfect impression, the grind of touring, and how Adam somehow p…

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Men for Menopause with Jesse Robertson 1:00:20

7d ago1:00:20

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What do you get when a man hears a podcast, has an epiphany in his garage, and decides to educate millions of guys on TikTok about menopause? You get Jesse Robertson (the creator behind Husbands for Menopause) and one of our favorite conversations ever. This week on Laugh Lines, Penn and I sit down with Jesse to talk about how he started spiraling …

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Brendan Sagalow 1:20:05

11d ago1:20:05

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Andrew Santino sits down with Brendan Sagalow — stand-up comic, rapper (sort of), and certified goofball — for an episode that’s equal parts confession, cringe, and bars. Brendan’s currently featuring for Dan Soder on tour, fresh off the road and ready to overshare. They talk bombing, confidence, bad jokes that somehow work, and the glorious day Br…

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The Best Thanksgiving Dishes with Troy Johnson of Food Network 1:04:27

12d ago1:04:27

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Happy Turkey Day Backseaters. In case you were hoping for those last minute turkey tips, we happy today to bring to you Troy Johnson of the Food Network, to likely inform you of what you’ve already done wrong. Troy cooks up his hottest Thanksgiving takes for us, answers your questions, and reminds us all of where nostalgia REALLY comes from. You do…

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Stuffing Is Wet Bread & Other Hot Takes 44:46

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It’s Thanksgiving week, which means two things: delicious food and at least one unhinged opinion... or several. Here's the deal, the estrogen has left my body and my perimenopause is gonna tell it like it is. Penn and I dive headfirst into all things turkey season, like why I start Christmas music in November, whether turkey is actually just a grav…

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Amber Autry on Her Comedy Career, Growing An Audience, & Uncontrollable Laughter! | Ep 54 27:52

15d ago27:52

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Amber Autry. Amber shares the mindset and strategies that helped her blow up online and on tour, and announces her upcoming special and June headlining dates at the Comedy Club Kansas City. Dustin and Amber go on some very strange tangents involving a lot of strange faces and uncontrollable…

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Leanne Morgan 1:16:36

18d ago1:16:36

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Andrew sits down with the lovely Leanne Morgan to talk stand-up, family chaos, stage nerves, and what she’s learned headlining arenas. They dig into writing clean but savage jokes, growing a massive fanbase, and why everyday stories crush on stage. I bet they would have dated. ❤️ 🎥 Leanne's New Netflix special: Unspeakable Things: https://www.netfl…

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Opening for Nate Bargatze in your hometown 1:02:09

19d ago1:02:09

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“Somewhere, out there…” you have some family, friends, mentors, that you’ve left behind for a place, for better or worse, that needed your family to go. And, it stings, wondering what would have been, and maybe it haunts you…for years. On a lighter note, we celebrate the beauty of NCAA sports events, what makes Deutch Baby pancakes so special, how …

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Aging Is Actually Awesome 49:45

21d ago49:45

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Even though I do miss the collagen in my neck, you couldn’t pay me to be 25 again. (As it turns out, aging is pretty awesome!) This week Penn and I are talking about the things we’d never want to relive from our twenties and the surprising joys of getting older... including reading your comments! Thank you for sharing some truly unfiltered thoughts…

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Michael Longfellow on Pet Disasters, Collapsing Lungs, & Terrible Cars | Ep 53 28:26

22d ago28:26

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Michael Longfellow, who talks about visiting Kansas City with fellow comic Dayton Bissett. They discuss the road comic life, pet disasters, and their terrible first cars. Longfellow describes his path from Phoenix open mics to L.A. and finally to SNL in New York. You can find Michael Longfe…

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Becky Robinson 1:12:26

25d ago1:12:26

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Andrew sits down with Becky Robinson — stand-up wrecking ball, sketch tornado, and creator of the viral Entitled Housewife character — for a fast, ridiculous, actually-honest conversation about touring, writing characters that go too hard, and dropping her first hour. 🎟️ Tour dates & tickets: https://www.beckyrobinsonthegreat.com 🎥 New special: ENT…

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Moving Your Family 1:02:47

26d ago1:02:47

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“Somewhere, out there…” you have some family, friends, mentors, that you’ve left behind for a place, for better or worse, that needed your family to go. And, it stings, wondering what would have been, and maybe it haunts you…for years. On a lighter note, we celebrate the beauty of NCAA sports events, what makes Deutch Baby pancakes so special, how …

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The Truth About Longevity with Dr. Eric Topol 1:02:53

28d ago1:02:53

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What’s the secret to living longer and better? (Spoiler: It’s not a cold plunge or protein popcorn.) In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Eric Topol — cardiologist, scientist, and author of Super Agers — to separate fact from fiction in the world of longevity. We learn that blood tests are getting really good, GLP-1 drugs show real p…

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Ace On Returning To Comedy After His Long Cancer Battle | Ep 52 29:26

29d ago29:26

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Ace! After nearly two years away from comedy, battling B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Ace opens up about his diagnosis, recovery, and the powerful support system that kept him going. He shares stories from his time in the hospital, the loss of his best friend Tai Fu Panda, and what it…

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Sal Vulcano 1:24:27

1M ago1:24:27

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Andrew Santino sits down with Sal Vulcano — comedian, podcaster, and star of Impractical Jokers — for an episode packed with laughs, anxiety, and way too much honesty. They talk about friendship, fame, stage fright, and why Sal still second-guesses everything even after 13 seasons on TV. No punishments this time — just two comics being brutally rea…

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ADHD with the Holderness Family 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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When it comes to paying attention, there’s no ignoring the incredible impact our guests Penn and Kim Holderness have had on countless families living with an ADHD diagnosis in their family, our included. We share why theater kids still rule and why the drama practice is worth it, how to write a book about ADHD while having ADHD, raising teenage gir…

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Making Friends, Marriage, & Maybe Aliens 44:41

1M ago44:41

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What do Whitney Houston and alien overlords have in common? This podcast! This week, we are diving deep into important topics from the Laugh Line: how to make new friends in your 40s, keeping marriage steady when life gets messy, and the latest wellness hacks we may—or may not—regret trying (Looking at you to give me feedback on neurofeedback!) Als…

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Corey O’Brien On Community, Cult-Like Fandom, Reaching The Mainstream, & More! | Ep 51 28:18

1M ago28:18

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Corey O'Brien! Fresh off a sold out show, Corey talks about building his fiercely loyal fanbase, breaking stereotypes as a gay male comedian, and how he’s pushing comedy beyond labels into the mainstream. He opens up about using stand-up as a form of therapy, and his journey from profession…

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Elle Orlando 1:15:05

1M ago1:15:05

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Andrew Santino sits down with the hilarious and unpredictable Elle Orlando to talk comedy chaos, insane audience stories, bad dates, and how she turned awkward life moments into stand-up gold. What does Santino think of the gift she brought? Tune in to find out. No whiskey this time just unfiltered honesty and nonstop laughs.🎤 See Elle Orlando live…

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Halloween 2025 1:05:17

1M ago1:05:17

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Shockingly, it seems horror movies are not only increasingly horrific these days, but even becoming more popular! Why? Let’s just say that perhaps anxiety is more friend than foe, and that’s pretty scary these days. Happy Halloween everyone, today we break down the most wanted halloween bucket candy-for parents, if millennials have gone too far wit…

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Advice for Gen Z From Your "Golden Girls" 52:02

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On our recent book tour, we met so many amazing tweens and teens who surprised us by saying they listen to this podcast. (Yes, this one! The one about aging knees, perimenopause, and remembering dial-up internet.) Somewhere between the hugs and deep conversations, it hit us: We might actually be their Golden Girls. I loved watching the Golden Girls…

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Dustin Nickerson On Strange Family Member Names, How Kids Are Like Bad Roommates, & More!| Ep 50 25:27

1M ago25:27

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Dustin Nickerson! Another Dustin! They talk about family members with the funniest names, parenting and family life, and kids growing up and moving out. They also talk about guilty pleasure movies and how any Batman is a good Batman. You can find Dustin Nickerson touring in a city near you …

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Les Mascots 1:25:29

2M ago1:25:29

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In this wild episode, host Andrew Santino sits down with the stars of the new comedy series Les Mascots: John Feitelberg, & Tommy Smokes. We dive into their behind-the-scenes life, the making of the show, how two struggling actors end up working as street-costumed characters in Times Square, and what the future holds for this production.🎥 Check out…

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What Makes Baseball So Special? 58:10

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We’ve had some time to reflect on the past hours backseaters, amidst the heartbreaking Mariners loss, it’s called us into reflection about what makes this game so darn great. Is it the timeless summer golden hours at a glorified park? The smell and chant of hot dogs? Or the shouting of parents at T-ball games? Or all of the above? Through misty eye…

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Living Parallel Lives with Dustin & Melissa Nickerson 49:47

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Sometimes the best therapy is laughing with people who truly get it. This week, we sit down with comedian Dustin Nickerson and his wife Melissa to compare notes on our parallel lives (and to remember to hit the record button this time... more on that in the show.) From forgetting luggage to forgetting pictures of kids, we swap stories about ADHD ma…

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Mike E. Winfield On His Signature Glasses, Jaded Comedians, & Upcoming Dry Bar Special!| Ep 49 28:45

2M ago28:45

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Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Mike E. Winfield! They talk about how people assume comedians are always joking, how humor becomes emotional armor, "angry comedy" and angry comedians, and Winfield's upcoming Dry Bar Comedy special. You can find Mike E. Winfield touring in a city near you by checking his upcoming shows: ht…

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Joe List 1:21:50

2M ago1:21:50

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Comedian Joe List (Tuesdays with Stories, Fourth of July) pulls up to Whiskey Ginger for a sharp, honest hang about anxiety vs. confidence, joke density, and building hours that actually last. We get into NYC club life, bombing with grace, writing clean(ish) killers, and how he shaped his new special SMALL BALL.Watch SMALL BALL free on YouTube here…

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The Preschool Years with Mal Hall 54:05

2M ago54:05

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Of the many toys that one parent could buy another parent for their kids, there is really one type of toy that really says, “I don’t like you.” Mal Hall joins us to share his many takes on raising littles, why bubbles have created lazy parents, getting hurt in your forties, and the years leading up to his first special dropping OCT 21! Catch him on…

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All You Can Be with ADHD (For Kids!) 39:49

2M ago39:49

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It’s here! We’re celebrating the release of our very first children’s book, All You Can Be with ADHD, with an episode families can enjoy together! When we set out to write All You Can Be with ADHD, our goal was simple: To help kids feel proud of how their brains work. We wanted them to see their energy, focus, imagination, and even their distractio…

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Dustin Ybarra On Beach Metal Detecting, Getting Sober, & Recurring Acting Roles | Ep 48 27:26

2M ago27:26

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We sit between two Dustins as Dustin Kaufman of the Comedy Club KC is joined by comedian Dustin Ybarra! They chat about the Kansas City club, social media and "Diggy Smalls" metal-detecting videos, getting sober with help from Jay Mohr, airplane comfort tricks, and weight-loss stories. You can find Dustin Ybarra touring in a city near you by checki…

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Frankie Quiñones 1:11:51

2M ago1:11:51

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Comedian/actor Frankie Quiñones (CholoFit, This Fool) pulls up to Whiskey Ginger for a fast, feral hang about turning internet fame into real reps, owning your story, and building his new hour DAMN THAT’S CRAZY — dropping October 10 on Hulu (directed by Ali Wong). We get into Chicano family chaos, love & addiction, carne asada politics, and why tel…

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Nate Bargatze Played Madison Square Garden (and I went). 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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There are few places in the US that leave us awe struck, and the venue where Billy Joel holds the records for more performances at 150 and counting is not only baffling but inspiring. That’s right, Dustin went to Madison Square Garden to tag along to Nate Bargatze’s 3 sold out nights with non other than the great Jimmy Fallon. We get into the peaks…

2M ago1:27:23

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Comedian/actor Johnny Pemberton (Prime Video’s Fallout, NBC’s Superstore, FOX’s Son of Zorn, Disney XD’s Pickle & Peanut) joins Santino for a fast, feral hang about building bizarre bits that still crush, riding the line between chaos and control, and why his podcast Live to Tape keeps the cult fans fed. We hit Superstore’s Bo, wasteland stories fr…