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This American Laugh with Aristotle Athari and Andy Harris

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Join improv comedians Aristotle Athari and Andy Harris on This American Laugh, an improvised comedy podcast in the style of your favorite storytelling show from a certain public radio station. Each week, host Ari, producer Andy and a special guest contributor use prompts from a random sentence generator to improvise fake real stories filled with fake real people, in three acts.
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Episodes

Fidelity (with Erik Griffin)

This week’s theme: “Fidelity.” A man learns some harsh truths about his wife, a zoo makes some changes and a scofflaw tries to start a new life. Special Guest Contributor Erik Griffin is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor. You’ve seen him on “Workaholics,” “I’m Dying Up Here,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Arrested Development” and many, many other places. More at: http://www.erikgriffin.com/ IG: @erikgriffin Twitter: @erikgriffin Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/erikgriffingaming Learn more about your ad-c...

Jan 31, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Ambition (with Chelsea Pope)

This week’s theme: “Ambition.” A car dealer has trouble closing, a downtrodden fast-food worker gets some help from above, and a couple’s living situation depends on the whims of a hummingbird. Special Guest Contributor Chelsea Pope is a writer, actress and a comedian. You may have seen her performing improv and sketch at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and the Pack Theater in LA. She is also a former member of The Groundlings Sunday Company. More at: https://www.chelseathepope.com/ IG: @ch...

Jan 17, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Strategy (with Amanda Sitko)

This week’s theme: “Strategy.” A pair of ad execs play hardball, a step-daughter has trouble facing reality, and two fisherman can’t get any nibbles. Special Guest Contributor Amanda Sitko is an actress, writer and longtime improviser. You may have seen her onstage at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Her writing credits include “Brockmire” and “Mother Mary.” IG: @sitko Twitter: @AmandaSitko Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Jan 10, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Fear (with Nicole Aimée Schreiber)

This week’s theme: “Fear.” Two sickly co-workers fall in love, a ghost-hunting podcast goes off the rails, and a working mom’s family pleads with her to take a break. Special Guest Contributor Nicole Aimée Schreiber is a writer, actress and comedian. You may have seen her on “Lights Out With David Spade,” “Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle,” and Oxygen’s “Funny Girls.” She also co-hosts a podcast called “Two Filthy Nerds,” available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-filthy-nerds/id1486...

Dec 13, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Armageddon (with Carl Tart)

This week’s theme: “Armageddon.” A group of scientists try to save the world, an NFL legend shakes up a family, and a teacher bites off more than he can chew. Special Guest Contributor Carl Tart is an actor and writer. You may have seen his work on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Kenan,” “Mad TV,” and NBC’s “Grand Crew.” IG: @dammitcarl Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 06, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Disinformation (with Christine Medrano)

This week’s theme: “Disinformation.” A one-night stand leads to a shocking revelation, a shopping trip changes a woman’s life, and a deathbed confession rocks a son’s world. Special Guest Contributor Christine Medrano is a stand-up comic, actress, writer and filmmaker. You may have seen her on “College Humor,” “Bob’s Burgers,” and “I Think She Likes You.” More At: www.christinemedrano.com IG: @chrissymeds Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...

Nov 29, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Originality (with Raphael Chestang)

This week’s theme: “Originality.” A woman struggles with a man’s lack of class, two brothers have a difficult relationship with their father, and a guy’s totally original ideas seem a bit familiar. Special Guest Contributor Raphael Chestang is a writer, actor and comedian. You may have seen him on “College Humor,” “Pretty Smart” and “Paranoia.” IG: @rchestang Twitter: @ChestangRaphael Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Nov 22, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Deception (with Katie Marovitch)

This week’s theme: “Deception.” A man’s dullness helps him fail upward, a woman copes with her significant other’s gullibility, and a group of ponytailed workers try to help a customer. Special Guest Contributor Katie Marovitch is an actress, writer and improviser. You’ve seen her work on CollegeHumor, her show “Kingpin Katie,” and “Waffle,” and you may have seen her performing on various improv stages in L.A. More At: www.katiemarovitch.com IG: @katiemarovitch Twitter: @katiemarovitch Learn mor...

Nov 15, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Big Things Are Coming (with Producer Andy)

Host Ari and Producer Andy will be returning soon with new episodes and more! Stay with us and be sure to rate and review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/this-is-americans-live/id1572216667?uo=4 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 08, 20212 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Interviews Part 3 (Max Koch/Phillip Wilburn/John Milhiser)

This week, our host Ari is still away working on “Saturday Night Live,” but don’t worry…Producer Andy is here to keep cranking out the magic until he returns. Please enjoy our interviews with special guest contributors Max Koch (“Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness”), Phillip Wilburn (“Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,”) John Milhiser (“SNL,” “Drama Club”). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 25, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Interviews Part 2 (Brian Huskey/Rekha Shankar/Jojo Wright)

This week, our host Ari is still away working on “Saturday Night Live,” but never fear…Producer Andy is here to pick up the slack until he returns. Please enjoy our interviews with special guest contributors Brian Huskey (“Bob’s Burgers,” “Children’s Hospital”), Rekha Shankar (“CollegeHumor,” “Animaniacs,” “Grand Crew”) and radio personality Jojo Wright (“LA’s 102.7 KIIS-FM,” “The iHeartRadio Countdown”). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com...

Oct 18, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Interviews Part 1 (Rick Glassman/Gina Grad/Miles Gray)

This week, our Host Ari ran off to join the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” and left Producer Andy in charge to put together a best-of episode. Please enjoy our interviews with special guest contributors Rick Glassman (The “Take Your Shoes Off” Podcast), Gina Grad (“The Adam Carolla Show”) and Miles Gray (“The Daily Zeitgeist”). Rick Glassman www.rickglassman.com IG: @rickglassman @shoesoffpod Twitter: @rickglassman @shoesoffpod Gina Grad IG: @ginagrad Twitter: @ginagrad Miles Gray Twitter: @mile...

Oct 11, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Discursive (with John Milhiser)

This week’s theme: “Discursive.” A father and son try to bond through art, a couple takes a gamble on love, and a velvety-voiced family faces new challenges in the workplace and at home. Special Guest Contributor John Milhiser is a wildly talented actor and writer. Formerly a featured player on “Saturday Night Live,” you may have also seen him in 2016’s “Ghostbusters,” the hit series “Adam Ruins Everything,” and can now be seen on Nickelodeon’s “Drama Club.” IG: @johnmilhiser Twitter: @johnmilhi...

Oct 04, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Confessions (with Jake Kroeger)

This week’s theme: “Confessions.” A famous bear turns to a life of arson, a modern family faces new challenges, and a classic action film gets an unnecessary reboot . Special Guest Contributor Jake Kroeger a stand-up comic, writer, director and producer. He has written extensively about the art form of comedy for Vulture, Nerdist, LA Weekly and more. He’s the founder of “The Comedy Bureau,” the industry’s go-to resource for comedy news, schedules and everything happening in the world of comedy i...

Sep 27, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Partnership (with Scott Palmason)

This week’s theme: “Partnership.” An outdoorsman copes with a curse, a man’s banana pancakes change his life, and two old men in a bait shop let their loneliness get the best of them. Special Guest Contributor Scott Palmason is an actor, singer, improviser and comedian. You may recognize him from ‘Scrubs,’ ‘The Tonight Show,’ and several Second City stage musicals. He can be seen in the long-running sci-fi improv show “The Improvised Generation” currently running at Outside In Theatre. IG: @scot...

Sep 20, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Survival (with Aristotle Georgeson)

This week’s theme: “Survival.” A robot has ulterior motives, three friends have very different personalities, and a therapist’s unique approach makes him very, very happy. Special Guest Contributor Aristotle Georgeson is a comedian, writer, musician and performance artist. His alter ego “Blake Webber” has amassed over 4 million followers and hundreds of millions of views across the internet. He also co-hosts a weekly golf podcast called “Country Club Adjacent.” IG: @bottleofstotle @blakewebber @...

Sep 13, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Challenges (with Brian Guest)

This week’s theme: “Challenges.” A bathroom dance challenge makes a splash, a cheating college student struggles to move on, and an accidental mob war leads to some soul-searching. Special Guest Contributor Brian Guest is an actor, writer and improvisor. You may have seen him on Comedy Central’s ‘Workaholics,’ Netflix’s ‘Narcos,’ NBC’s ’Southland,’ Showtime’s ‘Shameless’ and many, many other places. Twitter: @brguest20 IG: @brguest20 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

Sep 06, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Duality (with Brian Huskey)

This week’s theme: “Duality.” A pair of scientists try to understand humor, a mafia rat tries to juggle his two lives and winds up in over his head, and a clairvoyant specializes in expiration dates. Special Guest Contributor Brian Huskey is an actor, writer and improviser. You may recognize him from “Veep,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Children’s Hospital” and his many performances at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. He also hosts the fascinating podcast "Bald Talk” with Charlie Sanders. Twitter: @th...

Aug 30, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Destiny (with Parvesh Cheena)

This week’s theme: “Destiny.” A City Council tries to deal with an abundance of masks, an elderly woman’s unique way of saving time, and a man hides his eyes to hide the truth. Special Guest Contributor Parvesh Cheena is an actor, writer and longtime improviser. You may have seen him on NBC’s “Outsourced,” ABC’s “The Goldbergs,” “Mythic Quest,” and currently stars as “Zulius” on Netflix’s “Centaurworld.” Twitter: @parvesh IG: @parvey Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

Aug 23, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Friendship (with Phillip Wilburn)

This week’s theme: “Friendship.” A trashy neighbor wreaks havoc, a mother insists on a mushroom-free diet, and a judge has a unique approach to settling disputes. Special Guest Contributor Phillip Wilburn has been seen and heard on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, “Conan” and “Dragonball Z.” He does several weekly audio shows on Clubhouse in The Comedy Lounge Club and can be found impersonating former-President Trump and current-President Biden on Cameo. Twitter: @phi...

Aug 16, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Left Turns (with Rekha Shankar)

This week’s theme: “Left Turns.” Missing keys lead to shocking revelations, an artist who paints her music finds an unlikely collaborator, and a guy’s hot breath puts him in hot water. Special Guest Contributor Rekha Shankar is a prolific comedy writer, currently writing for NBC’s “Grand Crew” and Hulu’s “Animaniacs.” She also writes for “Reductress,” “College Humor,” “Clickhole,” “The New Yorker” and way too many other things to list. https://www.rekhashankar.com/ Twitter: @rekhalshankar IG: @r...

Aug 09, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Confidence (with Miles Gray)

This week’s theme: “Confidence.” An image consultant has some image issues, the seedy underbelly of Krav Maga, and the TV mash-up you never asked for. Special Guest Contributor Miles Gray is a producer, writer, director and comedian. He can be heard co-hosting “The Daily Zeitgeist” and “420 Day Fiance” wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: @milesofgray @dailyzeitgeist @420dayfiance IG: @milesofgray @thedailyzeitgeist @420dayfiance Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...

Aug 02, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Communication (with Jojo Wright)

This week’s theme: “Communication.” A rock band on the rocks, some unfriendly competition in the workplace leads to a longtime grudge, and a guys’ night is ruined by a shocking revelation. Special Guest Contributor Jojo Wright is a radio personality who can be heard on 102.7 KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and “The iHeartRadio Countdown” all over the country. He also hosts the very fascinating “Paranormalish” podcast available wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @jojowright @paranormalishpodcast Twitter:...

Jul 26, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Secrets (with Jacob Reed)

This week’s theme: “Secrets.” An intrusive neighborhood watch, a hospital filled with clowns, and a video game addict who has a chance to make a difference. Special Guest Contributor Jacob Reed is an award-winning writer, producer and director. You have seen his work on Comedy Central, Funny Or Die, Nickelodeon and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He is also a longtime performer and teacher at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. www.jacobreed.net IG: @typographynerd Twitter: @jacobreed Learn more about yo...

Jul 19, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Justice (with Rick Glassman)

This week’s theme: “Justice.” The cutthroat world of high school cheerleading, a misunderstood entrepreneur makes it big, and a bird longs to be free as a...umm...bird.Special Guest Contributor Rick Glassman is an actor, comedian, writer and podcaster. Check out his hilarious podcast “Take Your Shoes Off!” www.rickglassman.com IG: @rickglassman Twitter: @rickglassman Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 12, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Innovation (with Becky Robinson)

This week’s theme: “Innovation.” A woman’s unique recipe has everybody talking, a child rushes to grow up, and a small-business owner lacks imagination. Special Guest Contributor Becky Robinson is an actress, stand-up comic, and voice over artist. She can be heard on the new Nickelodeon animated series “Middlemost Post.” IG: @beckyrobinson4 Twitter: @beckyrrobinson Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 05, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Attachment (with Gina Grad)

This week’s theme: “Attachment.” A pooch moves onto bigger and better things, a couple finds themselves up a creek without a paddle, and a radio morning show gets a little too edgy. Special Guest Contributor Gina Grad is a radio broadcaster in Los Angeles and is currently the longest-running anchor/co-host of “The Adam Carolla Show.” She is also the voice of “Rose” in the “Street Fighter” video game franchise. Twitter/IG: @ginagrad Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Jun 28, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Opportunities (with Christine Bullen)

This week’s theme: “Opportunities.” A nurse gets in over her head, an improv teacher copes with a difficult student, and a pitch-man pitches his way into a downward spiral. Special Guest Contributor Christine Bullen is an actress, writer, comedian, and the artistic director at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater – L.A. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 20, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Trust (with Max Koch)

This week’s theme: “Trust.” A grandfather’s love proves to be fickle, two cops are on thin ice with the chief, and a pair of pranksters could use some pranking practice. Special Guest Contributor Max Koch is a voice actor and artist living in Los Angeles. Twitter: @MaxKochOfficial YouTube: @BowlerHat Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 20, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing: This Is Americans Live

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Jun 08, 20212 min
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