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In this episode of Staying Alive, we’ve got another one of our bosses on the line, it’s the absolutely hysterical Sean Hayes (halfway to an EGOT, will this podcast appearance be his Grammy?!). Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally get deep with Sean about his fitness, diet, sleep, hypochondria, memorization tricks, Broadway endurance, and the dangers of getting into a comedic flow state. Plus: the time Sean and Gabrus made a hair-based game show, and “that movie Rocky, do you know that movie Rocky?” Follow Sean @seanhayes Listen to SmartLess, ya heard of it? This episode was recorded September 9, 2026 on the information superhighway Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson Keywords for this episode: Megan Mullally, Grammy, Netflix, Crocs, Promises Promises, Bitcoin wallet, pacifier, bloodwork, Häagen-Dazs, sleep, CBD, soft plaque, Ezekiel bread, Clean Plate Club, “I’m Out!”, mutton, Broadway, Rocky, multicam, James Burrows, Saturday Night Live, DINKs, Marta Kauffman, Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, craft services, Sandy Flowers, pierogi, teleplays, August: Osage County, Supersized episodes, Metformin, thyroid, cod, Hair Jacked, Hazy Mills, Indigo Girls, The Unknown, McGruff, Catholic guilt, Sunset Marquee, Momoa

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with the hilarious and powerful Heather McMahan, who HAS been getting their DMs. They’ll talk about comedy cruises, the best food in Japan, Mick Ultra vs Bud Heavy, sleep hygiene, sciatica, migraines, IVF, Italy, and Heather’s gout diagnosis. Plus: bouncers tossing babies out of Hillstone, doody everywhere, and “Doc, it’s bad news. It’s Nugget Neck.”   Follow Heather @heatherkmcmahan Watch her new special By A Thread on Hulu 10/16 Check out her podcast Absolutely Not   This episode was recorded September 14, 2026 at Forever Dog in Los Angeles, CA Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: Polo men’s underwear, Tom Scharpling, the Staying Alive cruise, Brooks Wheelan, Drew Tarver, Paul Scheer, DMs, Tom Holland, Zip Zap Zop, new money, Pretty Dirty, Hillstone, spinach dip, Kyoto, PST, Neapolitan, Atlanta, Delta 360, marijuana, Mick Ultra, Bud Heavy, Italy, gout, meal-prepping, OnlyFans, toe cleavage, LMNT, the Wolf Stack, shingles, sciatica, sleep hygiene, Eight Sleep, Clockwork Orange, childhood home, IVF, inflammation, Big Mac, migraine, Ubrelvy, Zofran, Costco, TFTF, Long Island, neck lift, Upper Bleph, Vince McMahon, Pam Murphy, Jeff Hiller Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s time for another Proof Of Life catch-up episode, and hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally have a lot to talk about! Gabrus is shooting his new sitcom, Pally has been filming his movie(s), and they’ll talk about trying to keep their fitness up and stay on a healthy eating routine while working, seeing Geese and DJ Shadow (separately), their cameo on Chef Jeremy Ford’s episode of Knife Edge, getting the most out of summer, beards, horse mouth, Minions, Montauk, and London. Then the conversation turns surprisingly existential right at the very end- STAY ALIVE.   This episode was recorded October 5, 2026 on the information superhighway Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson  Keywords for this episode: Chat Pile, GLP-1, DINKS, The Beatles, Marta Kauffman, Friends, Shrinking, WeWork, middle-aged body, Slim Jim, Whole Foods wings, Geese, Forest Hills Stadium, Nirvana, DJ Shadow, Vampire Weekend, Jackson Dart, Lanterns, Chef Jeremy Ford, Stubborn Seed, Free Willy, Shamu, Metallica, Lollapalooza, Wu-Tang Clan, beards, horse mouth, Galápagos, Minions, Griffin Newman, Doughboys, Nick Wiger, October, Everclear, The Munch Box, Montauk, London, SNL UK, flower, chicken nuggets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with a New York mainstay, Subway Takes host Kareem Rahma, to discuss nicotine, tennis, peptides, and sonograms, Kareem’s back pain journey, holding stress in the balls, and why Gabrus is the werewolf of beer. Also: sitting is the new smoking. And, technically, any surface is a “sex surface.”  Follow Kareem @kareem Check out Subway Takes   This episode was recorded August 11, 2026 at Borough House Creative in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson  Keywords for this episode: Beastie Boys, Basquiat, gluten allergy, Vegas, Zyn, nicotine, cannabis, 4 millow pillow, P-Funks, P-Lights, Virginia Slims, Camel Crush, Kalshi, Ozempic, testicular torsion, nut tap, sonogram gel, stress, Neil Casey, the white CitiBike, tennis, Joe Budden, Jimmy John’s, Equinox, towel service, YMCA, Magnum Opus, Hasan Piker, Tyler Sheridan, peptides, parents, longevity doctor, 401k, Javier Bardem, vertebrae Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with the hilarious and charming Chris Rodriguez-Marquette (Reacher S4, Barry, The Girl Next Door) to discuss living in Ireland sober, therapy, rejection, haiku, Atomic Habits, Hyrox, stunts, and Ben Affleck. Plus: getting cast in Reacher a day before shooting, and a perfectly timed phone call from Gabrus’ mom.    Follow Chris @christophermarquette Watch Reacher S4 on Amazon Prime   This episode was recorded August 11, 2026 at Borough House Creative in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: sleepaway camp, Momofuku, Joanne Gabrus, Reacher, Grind, Kevin Bacon, Ireland, New Jersey, Oasis, child actor, Fanboys, The Girl Next Door, Sonic, Jorma Taccone, Nick Santora, Don Cheadle, Garrett Morris, therapy, rejection, espresso, haiku, Atomic Habits, Toronto, sobriety, Ben Affleck, Naomi Ekperigin, Andy Beckerman, stunts, Hyrox, Highlander, Phil Matarese  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Staying Alive, the fellas sit down for a breathless, hilarious conversation with the fantastic Lauren Lapkus (Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, The Wrong Missy, Gabrus’ former co-host on the podcast Raised By TV), talking about everything from hoarders to barre class, from JNCOs to SoulCycle, from migraines to eating vegetarian, from Taxicab Confessions to Flock cameras, and all points between. Plus: Gabrus needs a stroller, for Grogu.   Follow Lauren @laurenlapkus Watch Stuart Fails To Save The Universe on HBO Max! Listen to Threedom (with Lauren, Scott Aukerman, and Paul F Tompkins), anywhere you get your pods! Tickets for Lauren’s live touring show with the great Mary Holland!   This episode was recorded September 14, 2026 at Forever Dog in Los Angeles, CA Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: The Wrong Missy, Real Sex, HBO, Taxicab Confessions, Raised By TV, wire work, Kevin Sussman, Taking Woodstock, Instagram, hoarders, barre class, pilates, SoulCycle, Flock cameras, reformer, strollers, Grogu, JNCOs, pop, caffeine, Evanston, Skokie, Venture, Lesser Evil, Mike Castle, piano, massages, Tales From The Hood, vegetarian, migraine, Real Housewives, Jeopardy!, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie, casting, self-tape, Key & Peele Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with the hysterical and candid Cat Cohen to discuss her one-woman show about a recent health scare, how everyone is 35 now, naps, hobbies, virtual Reiki, and whether there’s such a thing as “too much massage.” Plus: the time Pally got caught following Phish from Houston to Nevada with Montana when he should’ve been in Arizona, and a special surprise for Cat’s 27th birthday!   Follow Cat @cat_cohen Seek out Seek Treatment, anywhere you get your pods! Check out Cat’s show Broad Strokes in NYC!   This episode was recorded August 11, 2026 at Borough House Creative in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: Power Hour, Joel Kim Booster, Kyle Ayers, Shane Torres, Evan Funke, Recipe Club podcast, frozen margs, The Rizzler, Anna Chlumsky, Xanax, ZzzQuil Diet, stroke, Dr Love, old friends, Princeton, Ellie Kemper, Neil Casey, musical theater, Matteo Lane, vocal steamer, DoctorVox, therapy, Reiki energy work, Spanish, video games, Baldur’s Gate 3, Ghosts Of Yotei, running, weightlifting, martini, birthday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, the fellas are in New York and they spend a little time with one of their old friends, the hilarious and upbeat Kurt Braunohler (Bananas, Bob’s Burgers, Bunk) to talk about smoothies, surfing (specifically getting your stoke back), therapy, tofu, and how in New York the seasons are REAL. Plus: New Jersey vacations, saving the Amazon, and fiber. When the cat’s away…the cat will play.   Follow Kurt @kurtbraunohler Check out Bananas wherever you get your pods! Check out Cold Plunge every month at Union Hall!   This episode was recorded July 8, 2026 at Quad Studios in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords For This Episode: Lotto, For S***s Giggles & Wiggles, woodworking, Jimmy John’s, Meta, Dropbox, Josh Homme, Psyllium Whole Husk Powder, cholesterol, egg roll, VH1, surfing, New Jersey, Seaside Heights, Montauk, basketball, Laird Hamilton, Barham, Rififi, Bob’s Burgers, seasons, therapy, tofu, Amazon, vodka soda, Del Close Marathon, Matt Donnelly, Tracy Letts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally spend some time with their old pal, the hilarious Griffin Newman (Blank Check, The Tick, The George Lucas Talk Show), to talk about Watto’s feet, IBS, having two therapists, the Supergirl KFC menu, looking good while nearly dying, and Griffin’s mindset while shooting The Tick. Plus: getting to 60/40 by trying for 80/20, and we meet both The Walk-On Kid and Sony, The Walk Man.   Follow Griff @grifflightning Check out Blank Check anywhere you get your pods!   This episode was recorded June 12, 2026 at Quad Studios in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: ombre, Owen Wilson, Cake, Strong Island, Freak The Mighty, arthritis, Watto’s feet, IBS, stress, Supergirl, gallbladder, condoms, Ben & Jerry’s, Disney, lockdown, liver, jocks, walking, Will Patton, The Tick, Mr Bean shit, baseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with Judy Gemstone herself, the hilarious and metaphysical Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones, Vice Principals, Knives Out) to discuss comedy cruises, Citi Bikes, high vs low vibrational beings, how the root of anxiety is ego, how improv is god, and also Edi teaches the boys how to arm wrestle properly. Plus: The Knicks as a force for community, and a phone call from Edi’s mom.   Follow Edi @edipattersonhi Check out previous editions of Playgirl at Dynasty Typewriter TV! Tickets to the next Playgirl on Sep 2 at Largo!   This episode was recorded June 12, 2026 at Quad Studios in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: UCB, Amy Poehler, Congress, Moms, Cruise Comics, Workaholics, This Is Important, Marc Rebillet, F45, Togetherness, Knicks, Mamdani, Warriors, Project Hail Mary, running, treadmill, Citi Bike, marathon, arm wrestling, D1 Crash Out, metaphysical, sensorical, high vibrational beings, low vibrational beings, positive vibes, ego, anxiety, capitalism Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally get to sit down with one of their heroes, the great Tim Heidecker (Office Hours Live, On Cinema, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job) to discuss magic tricks, taking walks for ideas, insurance physicals, GLP-1s, InfoWars, and how Tim & Eric got out ahead of TikTok. Plus: Pally continues his one-man anti-clowning crusade, and everybody misses the eccentric ways baseball players used to hold the bat. NOTE: This episode was recorded between Games 4 and 5 of the NBA Finals, so it’s understandably still on everybody’s mind.   Follow Tim @timheidecker Check out Office Hours Live! Check out On Cinema!   This episode was recorded June 12, 2026 at Quad Studios in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords For This Episode: Adult Swim, Nick Kroll, THE KNICKS, Clowning, Natalie Palamides, Cirque Du Soleil, Magic, David Wain, David Blaine, Simulation, baseball, Dodgers, Adaptation, robber baron, Phillies, batting stances, Moneyball, Sarah Sherman, DJ Khaled, Timothee Chalamet, Playboy, walking, Rian Murphy, David Milch, Seed, Nordic Natural, back pain, insurance physicals, Lennon Parham, irregular heartbeat, Bridesmaids, GLP-1s, Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job, John C Reilly, Celery Man, Final Cut Pro, Randy Newman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally get to sit down with one of Pally’s OGs and favorite collaborators, the fabulous Jessy Hodges (Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Barry, Indebted). They’ll talk about migraines, bodywork, Airbnbs, The Evil Dead, and how Jessy is addicted to the smell of sheet rock. Plus: have Jessy and Gabrus met before, or not? The answer may surprise them both.   Follow Jessy @jessyhodges Check out Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on Apple TV+   This episode was recorded May 28, 2026 at Forever Dog in Los Angeles, CA Special thanks to Brett Boham Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: YouTube, Indebted, Beck Bennett, Thank you Mamdani, Williamsburg, renovation, The Swedish Times, Feldenkrais, conservatorship, migraines, bodywork, therapy, trainer, BWW, Widow’s Bay, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, Equinox, Jen Statsky, The Evil Dead, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Zoe Lister-Jones, managers, Don Draper, Vancouver, Kyle Mooney Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally received an unexpected treat when their friend, Hacks co-creator and co-star Paul W Downs, came by to do their podcast ON THE DAY THE HACKS FINALE AIRED. Paul was quite reasonably in his feelings that day, and the fellas really want to ask about putting five years of a successful TV show to bed, getting over his addiction to Mochalatta Chills, getting in shape to play a trainer on TV, and they all agree that the placebo effect is absolutely fine. Plus: we learn the three people who email Pally every birthday, and we stumble across Gabrus’ perfect job.   Follow Paul @paulwdowns Binge Hacks on HBO   This episode was recorded May 28, 2026 at Forever Dog in Los Angeles CA Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords: Hacks, MSG, cold turkey, hot turkey, Hannah Waddingham, Scarlett Johansson, Lucia Aniello, Keto, flax milk, bodega coffee, Mochalatta Chills, orthorexia, ectomorph, resistance training, the bro split, toes to bar, galaxy gas, mimes, cold plunge, NAD, Adderall, Meg Stalter, Tower Bar, RuPaul, Italy, French Open, Chandler Bing, Jen Statsky, Real Sex Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Staying Alive, Gabrus is in New York and the fellas get a chance to sit down with the hilarious and centered Michelle Buteau (Survival Of The Thickest, The Circle, Babes) to discuss face massages, power suits, health insurance, Family Feud, the final season of Michelle’s Netflix series Survival Of The Thickest, and Naked Boys Singing. Plus, the fellas promise they are not testing out new material, they have NEVER made that joke before, no, seriously. How did Juneau?   Follow Michelle @michellebuteau Check out Survival Of The Thickest S3 Check out Spa Weekend, out August 21! This episode was recorded July 8, 2026 at Quad Studios in NYC Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords for this episode: body confusion, gabagool, luggage, Sam the Eagle, Jack Black, Formation, The Child, The Caretaker, Anne Harris, Anaconda, kids, Joan Rivers, The View, Working Girl, Carly Simon, health insurance, heart disease, Shia LaBeouf, trainer, massage, Pisces, compass (Honestly, he’s NEVER done that joke before, no no seriously), Face Gym, divorce, Benjamin Button, Naked Boys Singing, Blue Man Group (Honestly, he’s NEVER done that joke before, no truly), Family Feud, John Gemberling, Wanda Sykes, Elvis, crowdwork, hot flash Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you don’t have an appetite when you hit play, you certainly will by the end of Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally’s conversation with pasta genius Chef Evan Funke, as they talk about where his passion for Italian food comes from, keeping cool under pressure, cooking on a plane for Steph Curry, balancing his culinary art with his on-camera presence, and only buying pants that can take a serious beating. Plus: is Mystery Men due for reevaluation? We think so.   Follow Evan @evanfunke Full video episodes available HERE. Check out Staying Alive merch at siriusxmstore.com/stayingalive   This episode was recorded May 26, 2026 at Forever Dog in Los Angeles CA Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson   Keywords: gold rush, Dodgers, Drew Barrymore, chief of staff, pesto, Mr Throwback, Steph Curry, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, Mystery Men, New Zealand, Orson Welles, In-N-Out, Italy, Alessandra Spisni, Tuscany, restraint, Uncle Paulie’s, Chef’s Table, Formula One, Manhunter, Mother Wolf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.