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This week I am joined by an American Hero turned comedian, Sevrin Remmo. We talk about his upbringing in Colorado, getting a D1 scholarship to play football for the Air Force, our similar and different experiences playing D1 college football (a lot of football talk), how he even got into stand up (in Germany), and so much more. Sevrin has more EX Drinking Buddy stories then you may have thought; he talks about his first blackout, his last blackout, his close buddy Chris being a common theme to his party days, drunkenly crashing a big wig party on a mountain, and MORE! Check out Sevrin's Instagram for his stand up, funny videos, and upcoming spots. Check out my Link Tree for everything Brennan, including Merch, the Solo Show, and my other podcasts

This week I am joined by comedian Katie Blunt. We talk about how she got into standup after being a scientist, being a single mom, her divorce, and the family friendly show she started. Great EX Drinking Buddy Stories this week. Katie talks about sneaking drinks while in a boarding school during high school, getting wild at a smaller college in Minn, really turning it up when she transferred to Vanderbilt, rehabs, drugs, and MORE Check out everything Katie Blunt HERE Follow me EVERYWHERE

This week I am joined by comedian, James Pontillo. We talk about him growing up in New York, how he got into standup comedy, and why he is currently taking a step back from drinking. GREAT EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; James started drinking as a junior in HS, having party spots Tuesday -Sunday in college, slipping into a Yale dorm room party (he did NOT go to Yale), a few brushed with the police, Molly, and so much more. Follow James on Instagram and check out the show he produces here in NYC "Bitch Sesh Comedy" Follow me and check out the Solo Show I worked so very hard on ALL HERE

This week I am joined by comedian Zach Vandegrift. We talk about growing up in Atlanta, his horrible college experience at UT, finally starting comedy in Chicago, then making the leap to NYC. Crazy EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Zach having a distain for alcohol at an early age, the pride he has in never getting "hammered", doing Xanax in college (and becoming addicted to it), breaking into his own fathers house, and so much more! Follow Zach on Instagram where you can also find the shows he produces. Follow me where ever HERE

This week I am joined by comedian Jake Otero. We talk about his love of standup, growing up in New Mexico, Dropping out of high school by his junior year, and getting his life back from drinking and drugs. Lots of EX Drinking Buddy Stories this week; Jake smoking weed at 13, starting to drink at 16, then falling into cocaine and pills, and his path to getting sober. Follow Jake on Instagram and check out his upcoming SHOWS  Follow me EVERYWHERE and get your MERCH 

This week I am joined by comedian Carlos Gasperi. We talk about him growing up in Venezuela, moving to America at 18 for college, becoming an engineer and living in some of the greatest cities in the country, and how he got into stand up. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; the drinking culture in Latin America vs the US, starting to drink in 8th grade, a couple “accidents” with his bladder, a drunken elevator ride gone wrong, and more. Follow Carlos on Instagram Follow me HERE

This week I am joined by podcaster and comedian, Carly Polistina. We talk about her love of acting and theater, how that got her into stand up, going to a HUGE University, navigating life as an very anxious person, and finding herself in multiple awkward situations because of it. A few EX Drinking Buddy stories this week from Carly; decidedly not drinking in high school (literally starting a social media page about it), changing that when she got to college, planning a break up with the guy she was dating, going to an ultimate frisbee party, and more. Follow Carly on social media and check out her podcast "GPS" HERE Follow me on Instagram (show page), check out the MERCH, and subscribe on Patreon.

This week I am joined by comedian Veronica Garza. We talk about her life in the advertising world, starting comedy in Dallas then moving to New York, coming out later in life, and how her life has changed since getting sober. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Veronica recounts a few of the times she blacked out (from what others told her), throwing fries at a cop (and getting arrested for it), her friends carrying her around NYC "Weekend at Bernie's" style, cocaine, and so much MORE! Follow her on Instagram and check out her blog "Veronica Garza knows you can do better" Follow me on Instagram (show page), subscribe on Patreon, and get your MERCH

This week I welcome back my good buddy and great comic, Cody Lewis. We talk how things are going since he last came on the show, some embarrassing stand up stories, having had to call 911 recently, and some awkward mom stuff. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories; tattoos in Baltimore, day drinking before hosting a standup show, drunk Instagram DM's, St Patty's day, and so much more. Follow Cody on Instagram and check out the show he co-produces "Hell Yeah Comedy" Follow me on Instagram (show Page), get your MERCH, Subscribe on Patreon.

This week I am joined by one of the best doing it today, Joe List. We talk about his passion for comedy and pursuing it as quickly as possible, what it was like coming up in the Boston comedy scene, moving to New York, and eventually getting sober. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Joe tells us about starting to drink late and then it becoming a "thing", beers at the movies, getting pulled over HAMMERED, his last drunk, and so much more! Follow Joe on Instagram and check out his YouTube page Follow me on Instagram (show page) and subscribe on Patreon.

This week I am joined by great comic, Ben Frank. We talk in depth about his Ivy League education, living in China for 7 years, working for the NBA, and how stand up fit into all of this. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Ben getting WAY to hammered his first time drinking, trying to fit all his high school party days into his final senior semester, how a chill house party turned into a reoccurring and ever increasing rager, and of course China party stories. Follow Ben on Instagram and check out his album "Goodbye Shanghai" follow me on Instagram (show page), get your EX Drinking Buddy MERCH, and subscribe on Patreon

This week I am joined by comedian, podcaster, and stand up show producer, Matt Hansell. We talk about him being a duel citizen of America and New Zealand, his love of comedy and rugby, growing up in Northern California, the pandemic moving him to bartend in New Zealand, and more. Great EX Drinking Buddy Stories this week; Matt convinces his parents to let him drink in high school, getting drugged by accident, crazy New Zealand bar guests, 80 acers of FUN, and more. Follow Matt on Instagram, check out his podcast "Common Enemies" and his stand up show in NYC "Kiwi Bagel" Follow me on Instagram (show page), get your MERCH, and subscribe on Patreon

This week I am joined by comedian Ethan Filler. We get into him going from upstate to The City before even trying comedy, how he even got into comedy, and what it was like for him growing up. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Ethan not really drinking until his 21st birthday, always being the babysitter when friends would get to drunk, smoking weed just to hook up, watching over a friend who was roofied, and SO much more. Follow Ethan on Instagram Follow me on Instagram (show page), get your MERCH, and subscribe on Patreon.

This week is very special. I wanted to give all the EX Drinking Buddy listeners a sample pf the new positivity podcast I am a part of with my good buddies Matt Fulchiron and Daniel Tirado. Unfortunately Daniel was sick this week, but Matt and I discuss ice skating, work ethic, abstaining from alcohol, waking up early, unwarranted high self esteem, working in restaurants, communication styles, apartment living, roommates, control, suffering, religion, doing your best, crowd work, being the heel, making mistakes, and The Scorpion and The Frog. Follow the new podcast: Video Available. Twitter. Instagram. Follow me on Instagram (show page) and subscribe on Patreon

This week I am joined by the awesome co-hosts of the Disastrous Podcast, Amanda Lundy and Hannah Schmitt. We do another cross over style show where we learn about the podcast, how these two met, and what they like to focus on. One huge EX Drinking Buddy story this week; in Disastrous Podcast style Amanda tells us about an event for Cleveland Baseball that rippled through history involving 10 cent beers. We also hear a few great side bars from Hannah about her drinking career. Follow and listen to Disastrous Podcast  Follow me on Instagram (show page) and subscribe on Patreon.

This week I am joined by comedian, show producer, and founder of the New York Queer Comedy Festival, Drew Tessier. We talk about how he went from mascot to instructor, starting a fashion company in his 30s, then getting into stand up. Drew tells us about starting his festival and the lengths he goes to create safe and fun environments for shows and open mics. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week too; an acid trip gone wrong, getting hammered in Delta lounges, getting arrested in college for possession, and so much more. Follow Drew on Instagram and make sure to check out the New York Queer Comedy Festival Follow me on Instagram (show page), subscribe on Patreon, and get your MERCH

This week I am joined by comedian, actor, and my good buddy, Danny Fallon. Danny talks about being 8 years sober, getting into standup 4.5 years sober, growing up playing music, being raised by religious parents and more. Great EX Drinking Buddy Stories this week; Danny goes from trying booze and weed at 17 to a full blown IV addict in a few years, a Halloween party that he only remembers pieces of, Meth in Cali, odd roommate situations, and SO much more. Follow Danny on Instagram and check out his special "My EX Drug Dealer" Follow me on Instagram (show page), get your MERCH, and please subscribe on Patreon.

This week I have an Avengers level cross over!! I am joined by my friends and hilarious comedians Daniel Tirado and (returning guest) Matt Fulchiron. We get to know Daniel, Matt catches us up on what's been going on, and we talk about the launch of our new podcast- The Power of How. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week, Daniel working as a bartender in the City, why he never went down the path of "party animal", and Matt has a list of stories from his past. Follow the new podcast on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter. Subscribe where ever you get your PODCASTS

This week I am joined by comic and co-producer of "New Kids on the Mic" comedy show, Jaclyn Lore Edwards. We talk about her being raised by two moms, getting a pacemaker as a child, and how she got into comedy. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Jac tells us about a crazy Halloween party at 17, getting hammered on margs in LA, NYE in NYC underage, getting wasted and throwing up the first time she went to a party with her current boyfriend, and so much more. Follow Jac on Instagram and check out the show "New Kids on the Mic" Follow me on Instagram (show page), Twitter, and get your MERCH. Subscribe on Patreon.

This week I am joined by comedian and "New Kids on the Mic" co-producer Greg Melly. We talk about him growing up in Pennsylvania, going to college but then deciding to do acting, and how he ended up in comedy. Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week including; Greg getting WAY to drunk the first time he ever drank, the cops arresting him for booze that were not his, finding himself in a bathroom stall with a cop, and so much more.  Check out Greg on social media and make sure to catch "New Kids on the Mic" Follow me on Instagram (show page), get your MERCH, and come out to the SOLO SHOW