Ari Shaffir - w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril - We Might Be Drunk Podcast

Ari Shaffir returns to the We Might Be Drunk podcast after an expansive global journey through Latin America, sharing rich, humorous, and introspective stories from Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and a chaotic detour to Nicaragua—where he was mistakenly denied entry due to his online presence, leading to a three-hour interrogation and an unplanned flight to Medellín, Colombia. The episode brims with self-aware absurdity, as Ari reflects on the cultural nuances of baseball fandom, the surreal experience of being mistaken for a tourist, and the emotional weight of solo travel, while also celebrating simple joys like brushing teeth with tap water. His journey becomes a meditation on creativity, authenticity, and the importance of stepping away from the grind of constant content creation. The conversation with hosts Mark Normand and Sam Morril evolves into a heartfelt discussion about storytelling—how vulnerability, silence, and natural narrative arcs can outshine forced jokes—and the power of supporting comedians directly through platforms like Ari’s podcast 'The End.' The final act erupts into a wild, hilarious recounting of a bachelor party weekend in Tampa, Florida, where a mix-up between a comedy club and an improv theater leads to Ari performing three shows despite dropping racial slurs, followed by tuna fishing, a surprise visit from DeRosa with a tray of shots, a blow-fueled hospital trip, and a controversial plus-one. The episode closes with Ari’s passionate endorsement of Denver’s Comedy Works and his favorite whiskey, Bodega Cat, underscoring a deep love for live comedy and genuine human connection.