Brennan Tasseff is your EX Drinking Buddy

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 InstagramFollow 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 FestivalFollow 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 

This week I am joined by comedian, content creator, and show producer, Samantha Santos. We talk about her introduction into stand up through Cipha Sounds, linking up with past EX Drinking Buddy guests, Derek Drescher and Geo Perez, for 23:1 comedy, a former engagement gone wrong, and living with extreme anxiety BUT NOT self medicating like I did.Great EX Drinking Buddy stories this week; Sam had to pretend to be with her ex fiancé at a family function (and ended up getting WAY to drunk), a St Patrick's Day gone horribly wrong,  being the odd person out at a business dinner, getting into drinking late in life, and so much more.Follow Sam on Social Media and check out the shows she helps produce; 23 and 1 / LES Get It. Follow me on Instagram (show page), get your MERCH, subscribe on Patreon, and come to the SOLO SHOW!