ARI SHAFFIR | 10 FOR 10 | EP. 9

Dustin Ybarra on Fear, Sobriety & Metal Detecting | 10 For 10

Comedian and actor Dustin Ybarra sits down for a raw, funny, and surprisingly tender conversation about the craft and the chaos behind it. He opens up about the fear that still hits him before every set, the writing system that sends dead jokes to his personal "graveyard," and the years of hard drinking that ended in seizures and a breakdown on a Vegas stage — plus the recovery-meeting moment with Jay Mohr that turned it all around. Along the way: breaking into acting almost by accident, why he'd rather write material than chase crowd-work clips, the human connection that makes a sober-living crowd his favorite room to play, and how a metal detector named Diggy Smalls became his happy place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

ORLANDO LEBYA | 10 for 10 | S2

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PAULY SHORE | 10 for 10 | S2 E4

Pauly Shore sits down with Kieran for an unfiltered conversation about MTV, movies, his mom Mitzi, and why the comedy boom is really about loneliness. Plus: Sam Kinison, Richard Simmons, and why the merch line matters more than the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

ASHLEY HESSELTINE | 10 FOR 10 | S2 E3

Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with comedian and entrepreneur Ashley Hesseltine. Ashley shares insights into her journey starting stand-up comedy in Atlanta at age 29, the massive success of her podcast Girls Gotta Eat, and the challenges of running multiple businesses—including a sexual wellness company. We dive into the "dystopian" reality of modern attention spans, the importance of real human connection in comedy, and how she balanced filming a comedy special while planning a three-day wedding. Check out Ashley's new Special: Here Comes the Bride https://youtu.be/X-zTJOUu9_0?si=4XJB0_-jyVGxH1es Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

ERIC ANDRE CAUSES HOST MELTDOWN | 10 for 10 | S2E2

In this episode of 10 for 10 presented by The Stand, host Eric Andre sits down for a chaotic and wide-ranging conversation. Andre discusses his early days as a jazz student in Boston, his transition to stand-up comedy to avoid heavy lifting, and the unique, fast-paced style of his television show. The interview takes an unexpected turn as the two delve into personal topics, including relationship struggles, the benefits of psychedelics over alcohol, and dealing with anxiety in the entertainment industry. 01:44 - From jazz school bassist to professional stand-up comedian 04:13 - Creating the "fastest show on television" and Adult Swim influences 04:56 - Key comedic influences: From Jackass to George Carlin 06:16 - The unpredictable reactions of pranked guests like Raymond Cruz 07:11 - Embracing "pain in production" for "pleasure in post-production" 11:03 - James Van Der Beek's crucial advice on belonging in Hollywood 12:54 - Comparing the two types of "bombing" on stage 25:50 - Personal reflections on sobriety, gummies, and a recent breakup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]