Unlicensed Therapy w/ Ari Mannis

Bryan Vokey

Bryan Vokey pops in to tell us his life mottos and stories. -That’s $100 off when you use code ARI at talkspace.com.

Bruce Gray

Bruce comes in to chit chat. Match with a licensed therapist when you go to http://talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code ARI.

Brent Pella

Brent comes in to talk about his love of basketball and what not.

Noah Barczyk

Noah comes in after doing stand up comedy for just five months, can Ari help him?

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes like to drink booz and get ripped.

Eddie Ifft

Comedy talk, with a special guest producing action from Bryan Vokey.

Mark Ellis

Mark comes in to talk about why he wants to be alone.

Gareth Reynolds

One of my favorite episodes, Mo Mandel co-hosts with Ari as they interview the hilarious Gareth Reynolds. Gareth's problems include having a shitty car and his whole family dying.

Jeremy Piven

For this installment of Unlicensed Therapy, I welcome Jeremy Piven. Jeremy gives us a look behind the curtain of a thespian upbringing and shares his transition from actor to the stand-up stage. He lets us in on the worst bombing he’s experienced on stage along with the reveal of why he really dropped out of Speed-the-Plow.

Jessimae Peluso

This week on Unlicensed Therapy, I am joined by comedian and host of the new Netflix show Tattoo Redo, Jessimae Peluso. In this episode, Jessimae reveals to us her brief encounter with a man she believed to be a median during her most vulnerable state after her father’s passing. We follow that up by discussing the age-old question of what happens after we die? We also get into the release of Bill Cosby and speculate on his future plans on touring and performing.

Beth Stelling

Beth Stelling is a hilarious comedian that doesn't seem to trust her boyfriend, can Ari help?

Lacy Lennon

Adult star Lacy Lennon comes in, Ari finds out her story and she struggles with wanting to leave LA/making friends.

Brian Moses

Brian Moses was in once before video was added to the podcast, so this time Ari learns his life story.

Tim Chantarangsu

Tim needs help managing his time.

Noah Findling

Noah is too much of a people pleaser but can Ari help him or is too late?

Amy Miller

Amy comes in to tell Ari to floss more and ask him for help.

Kassem G

Today on Unlicensed Therapy, I am joined by comedian and host of the podcast Pajama Pants, Kassem Gharaibeh. Kassem is most notable for his YouTube channel, which has hosted popular web series like Going Deep and California On. In this episode, Kassem and I get into one of our personal favorite topics, UFOs. We discuss the infamous Phoenix Lights, and I share my own sighting from my time in Roswell while Kassem reveals to us how his fascination with UFOs came to be. We also unpack his transition...

Bobby Hobert

Bobby takes a break from recording "It's The Bearded Man" podcast to come on Unlicensed Therapy and give Ari some motivation. He asks Ari about how to get his podcast to the next level.

Blair Socci

Today on Unlicensed Therapy, I am joined by comedian Blair Socci. Blair is the host of the live show Dear Owen Wilson, where comedians read letters to celebrities they love—inspired by Blair’s very own letter written to Owen Wilson after a suicide attempt in 2007. In this episode, Blair and I get into dating in your 30s and dating with intention. She reveals her motive behind this being the result of ongoing commitment issues with men. We also find out about Blair’s short but paramount pro volle...

Chad Kroeger aka (Chad Goes Deep)

This week on Unlicensed Therapy, I am joined by co-host of the podcast Going Deep with Chad and JT, Chad Kroeger. Chad and I get into the daddy drama going on with Kevin Fard and JT, and we discuss what it means to be an alpha and who deserves that title. Chad also lets us in on his recent heartbreak, but we later alleviate that sorrow by painting a fantasy of proposing to his dream girl while in space – though if that doesn’t work out, he can always counter that by being the first to do meth in...

Mark Normand

Today on Unlicensed Therapy, I interview comedian and the host of Tuesdays with Stories! and We Might Be Drunk, Mark Normand. In this episode, Mark and I discuss the virulent nature of comparing yourself to your peers in the comedy industry but also juxtaposing the difference in what that looks like between the east and west coast. With that, Mark confesses the pressure of feeling the need to represent New York while in LA. We also get into the best ways to slide into a girls dm’s, emphasizing a...

Nick Davis

Today on Unlicensed Therapy, I am joined by the producer of This Past Weekend and King and the Sting, Nick Davis. In this episode, Nick walks us through his journey from working a minimum wage job in Minneapolis to then living in his Jetta in LA and now producing some of the most successful podcasts in the industry; on top of that, running high stakes MMA gambling and predictions. Mark also shares a couple of anecdotes on getting laid off from Funny or Die and getting fired from Adam Corolla.

Steph Tolev

Steph is a funny little fire cracker who is mad at her Daddy, but Ari is here to save the day.

Eleanor Kerrigan

They talk about Ari making out with Eleanor's niece, going on the road with Andrew Dice Clay, The Comedy Store and more.

Jake Gould

Jake comes in and talks about his rise to Tik Tok stardom.

William Montgomery

Today on Unlicensed Therapy I am joined by comedian William Montgomery. William is most famously known for his role on the Kill Tony podcast and is now in the works of creating his own podcast. On this episode, William and I share soul-crushing experiences in college caused by not students, but professors. After Dr. Marler states that William is simply not cut out for History, he is crushed and eventually drops out of grad school killing his teaching career before it even started. The silver lin...

Malik B

Chelcie Lynn (Trailer Trash Tammy)

Today on Unlicensed Therapy, I am joined by comedian, actress, and YouTuber Chelcie Lynn. Chelcie rose to fame through her Vine acting as her alter ego Trailer Trash Tammy. In this episode, Chelcie and I discuss her rise to fame using unconventional channels like YouTube. Although she referred to herself as only an “internet comedian”, Chelcie had the foresight to know that her success and fame were imminent. Fast forward 15 years. To get to her level of celebrity Chelcie had to first get throug...

Josh Potter

Today I had the hilarious Josh Potter on the podcast, what a fun conversation, comedy talk of course, current events, will Ari and Josh grow up?

Chloe Cherry

Chloe is in love and that scares her, she also gives Ari dating tips and teaches him new words.