Comedy

Santino Claims Stand-Up Audiences Don't Understand It's Different From Podcasts

Name: Santino Claims Stand-Up Audiences Don't Understand It's Different From Podcasts
Uploaded: 2026-06-23T19:32:00+00:00
Description: Andrew Santino argued that modern comedy audiences discovered through podcasts often don't grasp that stand-up is a separate art form. He noted many attendees expect the live show to replicate what they see on their phones, particularly crowd work clips, creating disconnect and disappointment.

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"Most people aren't that way. They're like, this is nothing like the podcast, right? A lot of people would say that. They're like, this sucks. People go see stand-up because they like comedy online. A lot of them don't understand that they're two separate things."

Andrew Santino argued that modern comedy audiences discovered through podcasts often don't grasp that stand-up is a separate art form. He noted many attendees expect the live show to replicate what they see on their phones, particularly crowd work clips, creating disconnect and disappointment.

About this episode

On this episode of Impaulsive, hosts Logan and Mike Paul interviewed comedian Andrew Santino after co-host Bobby Lee failed to appear, citing an alleged air bubble in his flight engine despite other flights being available. The conversation opened with frustration over Lee's absence before pivoting to promotion of Santino's new game show series with Lee called The Bad Game Show, featuring celebrities competing in bizarre challenges like identifying quotes from Jeffrey Dahmer versus Armie Hammer. Santino revealed he loves Bobby Lee like family but doesn't actually like him, describing their relationship as necessary partnership in a naturally solo art form. The discussion ranged across comedy industry dynamics, with Santino arguing modern podcast audiences don't understand stand-up is a different medium and expressing frustration that people discovered through clips expect live shows to replicate online content. Santino disclosed being illegally used in a commercial without permission and facing company stonewalling when confronted. Lighter moments included debate over generational slang usage, with Santino mocking anyone over 25 saying 'brah,' discussion of Matt Rife's crowd work dominance and his purchase of the Annabelle doll house, and debate over whether Dax Flame is playing a character or authentically himself. The episode closed with Santino inviting the Paul brothers to appear on season two of The Bad Game Show.

Key takeaways

Santino revealed a company illegally used his likeness in a commercial without permission and refused accountability when confronted.
Bobby Lee skipped the podcast appearance despite available alternative flights, claiming an air bubble in the engine grounded his plane.
Santino argued most modern comedy audiences don't understand stand-up differs from podcast content, leading to disappointed expectations at live shows.
Santino disclosed controversial influencer Clavicular got a proper nose job after convincing followers to hammer their own faces for bone restructuring.
Santino confirmed he loves Bobby Lee like family but doesn't like him, describing their partnership as unusual for the naturally solo comedy profession.
Matt Rife performs ruthless crowd work and recently purchased the house containing the Annabelle doll, keeping it secured in a box.
Santino invited the Paul brothers to appear on season two of The Bad Game Show featuring celebrity competitions in bizarre trivia and physical challenges.