The Ari Shield Show

Jake Joseph (@f00lish_b0y) is a foolish boy, improviser, and many other things. He came by with his dog Freddy to discuss his "Kid-Life Crisis" and diplomatically avoid engaging with my ranting about the war by having Freddy demand to be taken outside to pee. Jake hosts the Wednesday night scene jam at the PIT every week at 9:30. It's a hella good time.

Willie Zabar (@williezabar) is a stand up and character comedian.  He came over to talk about Mad Magazine, FEMA, and the New York Deli Scene. 

Eli Lebowicz (@elicomedyagram) is a stand up comedian who performs for Jewish crowds all over North America. He came by and helped me put on tefillin for the first time in a good long while, and then we talked about the war. Check him out on his website elicomedy.com

Steve Grillo (@grillovader) is an OG radio personality best known for 8 years on Howard Stern, and having Howard's second book, "Miss America" dedicated to him. He came by to talk about interviewing Jodi Foster, smoking weed with Tupac, and spending Christmas with Mark Hamill. He is currently in second place in the Supreme Sneakerhead competition and he needs YOUR vote and support t...

Claire Lichtenstein (@clichtenstein) is a stand up comedian and business school student at NYU, but she never brings it up. She came by to bash my decor choices, name drop, and explain marketing techniques. She has a monthly show called Good Potential Productions featuring a variety of NYC artists. The next show will be December 21st at Caveat NYC.

Colby Blangiardo (@clybo.ig) is stand up comedian and improviser. He came over to talk about accidentally being racist, using olive in the bedroom, and children. You can catch him at BATSU! NYC where he is a regular performer.

Aakash Kesavarapu (@aakashmeoutside) is a stand up comic and improviser. He came by to talk about ancient fat porn, playing "the game," and why Judaism is the most plausible religion. You can catch him regularly doing improv with The New Roommates at The PIT, and on a house team at The Second City.

Smokey Suarez (@smokeysuarez) is a comedian and actor who has appeared on HBO's Def Comedy Jam, BET's ComicView, and Paper Soldiers with Kevin Hart. His original sketch comedy show "Mixed Nuts" is currently streaming on Tubi. He came by to tell show biz stories and teach me about hood culture and snap battles. He performs all over New York and beyond, and you can catch him at 8...

AJ Hapenny (@ajhapenny) is a stand-up comic based out of Cape Cod. We talked about feet, naughty words, and Lorena Bobbitt.

Alex Weiss (@a.weiss94) is a comedian and show producer. We talked about his rape whistle, getting tested for autism, and his parents' sex life.

Jake & Louie (@jakenlouie) are a man and a puppet.  I had a great conversation with Jake about Yoko Ono, quitting alcohol, and converting to Judaism, but then Louie came out of the box. Let me tell ya, that guy is a real piece of work.

Fellow improviser and stand-up comic Deanne Beausoleil (@deannebeausoleil) came by to talk about growing up in Oregon, the pros and cons of marriage, and having kids. Check out her podcast "Why Are You Funny" on all streaming platforms!

Sarah Galvin (@galvintwogalvinreloaded) is a poet who has been featured on the Poetry Society of America. They came by to talk about surrealism, read some poems, and learn about Andrew Dice Clay.

Jon Fletcher (@craftsmancomedy) is a Massachusetts-based comedian, show producer, and leather craftsman. He drove down to New York to do some stand-up and chat with me about motorcycles, drama in the Worcester comedy scene, and living life with nine and a half fingers. Catch him weekly at the legendary Hotel Vernon in Worcester, MA!

Vezz (@its_vezz) is a rapper who performs all over the New York area. He came by to talk about following your dreams, growing up in foster care, and our mutual love of chess. His newest song "I need Soul" is out on all streaming platforms, and it's an absolute banger.

Jacob Williams (@mrjacobwilliams) is a stand-up comic and improviser who has been featured on America's Got Talent, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Wild 'n Out.  He came by the "studio" to discuss the ups and downs of a career in comedy, building good habits as an artist, and recognizing me from my childhood appearances in Mad Magazine.

The title says it all. Follow @spikeandino and check out their monthly show @sizematterscabaret at the PIT Loft! No promises, but last time they had real life titties.

Comedian/actor/improviser Chris Griggs (@chrisgriggscomedy) stopped by to debunk my wild Hollywood conspiracy theories and roast the living hell out of my blunt force topic changes. Aside from his work on TV shows like NBC's Blacklist, you can catch him doing improv at The People's Improv Theater with his improv troupe The Baldwins. They perform the first Saturday of every month at 7:30....

Street performer and stand-up comic Matthew Silver (@silver.matthew) joined me to ponder our existence and go "boioioing!"

Big shot comedian Ross Belsky (@error404boy_) came on the pod to do Pauly Walnuts and and put a downpayment on a dog Apologies for uploading so late, the show plugs at the end have come and gone. Just like your Mom at my house last night. Comedy is like jazz, ask me again

My pal and fellow stand up comic Cameron Lindsey! (@cameronlindsey_official) came over to to chat about growing up in Kentucky, forgetting his age at the Dentist, and getting bullied by Olympic fencing champions Check out his podcast "Everyone's Better Than Me" on whatever you're using to listen to this. You can find it by searching "Everyone's Better Than Me" on...

Mustaches, Alka Seltzer, and the rabbi who always had tricks up his sleeve

Bobby teaches me and Eli about committing adultery, travelling the world, and life lessons from his 70+ years on this planet. Come see me do stand-up: https://thepit-nyc.secure.force.com/ticket/?_ga=2.191578728.374990241.1671506748-490422931.1671506748#/instances/a0F8W00000DZxtjUAD

...ok I didn't, but I thought about it. On this episode I talk about my Mom's birthday party, Australian family, and the time Jeopardy champion Austin Rogers called me a "dumb fuck" Get your tickets to see me do stand up before they sell out (they will):  https://thepit-nyc.secure.force.com/ticket/?_ga=2.191578728.374990241.1671506748-490422931.1671506748#/instances/a0F8W00000D...

Did ya miss me? My friends Matan and Ariel dragged me out to a sketchy podcasting studio in Brooklyn to talk about LinkedIn, Lyft Drivers, and pictures of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Enjoy.