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Aaron is joined by comedian Pete Kuempel for a discussion about Pete’s memoir-in-progress about a tumultuous relationship and its aftermath. The two best friends get deep and discuss writing about their insecurities and other strong feelings while trying to remain funny, relatable, and not coming off like big ol’ crybabies. In the bonus episode, available now on Patreon, Aaron breaks the news to Pete that he’s going to have to break up with him as his best friend before Pete’s 50th birthday. Pete takes it surprisingly well. Support the show for as little as $5/month and get weekly bonus episodes and more!

Aaron is joined by his first friend in comedy Pat House to talk mostly about their days of getting started as stand-ups in Philadelphia. The friends reminisce on old times and good dudes (or good times and old dudes), their time at Temple University, Philadelphia comedy clubs and open mics of the mid-2000s, and more things that make two old friends smile.

Aaron is joined by comedian Betty J. Smithsonian to talk about babies. They discuss their strengths (crying) their weaknesses (strength) and get into a whole lot more about the pros and cons of small, young humans. Part two of their conversation is available to premium subscribers at patreon.com/aaronhertzog

Aaron is joined by comedian John Hastings (America’s Got Talent, Just for Laughs) for a discussion about a time John was forced to give a last-minute eulogy at his friend’s funeral. The conversation touches on formalities and social obligations, how different people process grief, imposter syndrome, and more. In this week’s bonus episode, Aaron and John talk about billionaires, their children, and whether it is better to leave them with an inheritance or make them earn their own way in life. Bonus episode is available now for subscribers at patreon.com/aaronhertzog.

Aaron talks with former Chef Boys Are We co-host Brendan Kennedy about their former podcast, a romantic relationship between a lighthouse and a boat, and religion. Mostly, they make fun of religion.

Are you afraid of the dentist? Is everybody afraid of the dentist? What’s an appropriate level of fear to have of the dentist? Aaron is joined by comedian Doogie Horner to explore these questions and more.

Encyclopedias used to be a bunch of books. Now they’re on the internet. But there’s still books. What’s up with that? with Kyle Ayers Subscribe on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes.

Aaron is joined by comedian Ashley Bez to talk about working day jobs while pursuing your dreams, and running into one of the most successful comedians of all time while doing it. In the bonus episode, available now on Patreon, the two discuss targeted ads and how they can reveal the truth about yourself.

Aaron is joined by comedian Max Fox for a discussion based on a time a woman on a date told Max about some interesting weekend activities she liked to participate in (spoiler alert: the activities were sex parties.) In the bonus episode, available now on Patreon, Aaron confesses to Max that he thinks that sometimes, violence actually can be the answer.

Aaron is joined by comedian Rachele Friedland to discuss a one-woman-show Rachele is working on about the life of her grandmother...and that time she was the victim of a Ponzi scheme. On the bonus episode, available now on Patreon, Aaron and Rachele discuss lifting weights, personal goals, and external validation.

Aaron talks to comedian Blake Wexler about how bachelor parties aren’t really either of their cup of tea. In the bonus episode, available now on Patreon, the two discuss how sports teams can tank a few seasons to rebuild their team, and how you should be able to do that for your own life.

Aaron is joined by comedian James Hesky for a conversation inspired by a half-hour comedy pilot James has been writing loosely based on his work with special needs adults. In the bonus episode, available for Patreon Subscribers, Aaron and James talk about how they both have used walking as their preferred method of exercise.