Whiskey Ginger - Nick Swardson -

Santino sits down with fart lover and comedian Nick Swardson to talk about his brush with death, how Adam Sandler became a fan and how now he is now sober for good. They revisit brownout memories (the good ones) from Chicago, Minnesota and chat about what is brewing next for Nick's career.
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[@imbatman5478]

This is my Favourite Podcast. And I say it for all the other Podcasts . But I especially mean it for today

[@pablochavez1497]

That’s a real stretch...Andrew is so fucking bland. I tried to watch for Nick but can’t take Santinos voice.

[@mr.niceguy777]

@@pablochavez1497 hes quoting the shows guest intro. Just keep it moving bud.

[@tattoojay88]

@@pablochavez1497 hard miss.

[@elijahboi3774]

Pablo that dude that watches brokeback mountain with the 3d glasses on😂🤣😂

[@RolandSpecialSauce]

@@pablochavez1497 is the type of guy that would thank his neighbor for fucking his wife.

[@erickcarriera3424]

I saw Nick leaving an Islands restaurant in Huntington Beach once and I remember yelling at him and he yelled back. I'll never forget you Nick

[@timothyflanagan4105]

I appreciate Nicks's honesty, very engaging. Happy he's doing better.

[@puddintaine4556]

So glad Nick is doing better. His first special was one of my favorites, too. So good. ...and Grandma's boy is one of the best movies ever.

[@puddintaine4556]

@@usernotfound904 the almost dying and stuff...

[@reginaldcrapo132]

Bullshit; this is alarming in the extreme. His life likely depends on his doing something he did not manage for 30 years and has here managed for only 30 days. I suggest those of us who love him as much as I do get all over his social media with prayers, wishes, hope, support and encouragement in his sobriety.

[@chrishouterman4772]

PUDDiN TAiNE I can’t believe you came on my mom....

[@jamielittle5901]

1001p1

[@blistabliss]

It was the first standup special I ever saw when I was like 11 sparked my entire love of comedy

[@WallStreetKing]

"What else..." -Theo Von

[@johnnie543]

"Onward..." -also Theo Von

[@Kwestdaroc4]

“You know” - Rat King

[@cartoonsandcereal3413]

Swardson dresses like a teenager from 2009.

[@mchan2141]

Definately

[@Guardsgotgame11]

David Noland 2008

[@JGzyOG02]

Like you in 2009 mean

[@alienusterrafirma]

Attitude and clothing usually coincide with when people feel as if they peaked or the better times in their life I believe.

[@cartoonsandcereal3413]

@@alienusterrafirma There's definitely some truth to that.

[@HeisntLegend]

Nick: I’m not an alcoholic *3 minutes later* Nick: If I’m really getting after it I’d wake up at 5am to start drinking at 6am and not stop til bar close

[@jordanlittlefield5887]

Dude, I hope he doesn't have to fall off the wagon to realize it.

[@cullenshaver106]

Actually he took a couple hours off to nap… so technically it wasn’t non stop drinking

[@adammelvinbaby]

Nicks head looks like he was supposed to be 7 feet tall. I love this dude

[@xboutdattime89]

“Give me a 20 I don’t have any pockets”

[@andrewtregoning]

nick is one of the funniest guys on the planet, I'm so happy he's doing well

[@bloodstreamcity]

I may be a full grown adult but Nick Swardson burping 'diarrhea' just destroyed me.

[@asdf12347109]

Swarsdon is quick, actually able to riff, improvise, and go along with bits, which is rare.

[@conradbarrett6]

Andrew Theo von and nick swardson podcast is also a hilarious one

[@asdf12347109]

@@conradbarrett6 ya, that was a great one

[@HollerAtcherBoi]

I think Swardson is one of the greats of our time, will one day be a legend.

[@brettclauson969]

Can Santino please teach Joe Rogan how to riff with a fellow comedian?

[@SDCISHERE]

🤪😜👍silly and silly 😂🤪😜

[@nicktaramusic]

for reeeeal, rogan is the least funny host

[@dyinginfashion2558]

Nick Tara yeah it’s so strange cuz he’s a funny comedian. I think with Rogan he’s so fucking high out of his mind he’s just zoned in not thinking about jokes.

[@JakeEatNow]

Dying In fashion Agreed. When he’s in the right mindset he can be really funny with guests but if he’s caught up trying to make a point or be serious it can be a drag.

[@danielchamberlin8715]

Why does Joe need to "learn how to riff" with other comedians? He's created one of the greatest podcast ever. I'd say that guy doesnt need to learn how to do shit at this point. Maybe people like yourself should learn how to appreciate things how they are.

[@trevorforrest352]

I wasn't gonna watch this video but for some reason, seeing Nick Swardson, I did. I'm a severe alcoholic and have struggled with it for almost 12 years. I'm 29 now. Hearing Nick just straight up talk about his drinking is admirable, especially on a well known podcast. Late 2017, I was in the hospital for 10 days because of booze. Pancreatitis, liver treatment, alcohol poisoning, ascites, fever, you name it. Somehow lived. I don't know why man. Same thing, they were telling me to call or have them call anybody, friend or family wise because they didn't think I was gonna make it. Went to a 30 day in patient treatment program afterwards. Worked for a while until just recently. Fell off the wagon again man, for the last 2 months. I listen to TMP, Bobby Lee, YMH, D'elia, Rogan, Burt, blah blah. After this podcast, I'm a definite Santino fan as well. Thank you guys for being real in this fake fucking world. Love from Iowa.

[@mrbleak9873]

Stay strong bro.

[@trevorforrest352]

@@mrbleak9873 Trying to hang in there bro, thank you.

[@Bravo-Too-Much]

Sounds like you gotta beta boy soft boi weak sissy fuck body. I mean you’re body can’t handle a few fifths a day for a decade? Total beta body boi.

[@Betty-Boop809]

I’m just listening to this podcast. I hope you’re still hanging in there.

[@WhatRhyLikes]

Hey man I know this is odd being 2 years later but hope you’re doing good! Remember sobriety is just staying sober one more day. Stay blessed and hope to gear back from u

[@Plague_Doc22]

Yes finally a guets that can play along with bits.

[@thelyle1399]

I love guets!

[@Plague_Doc22]

@@thelyle1399 Should be the new word for a person who can carry a bit while also being a guest.

[@michaelhenderson643]

I wish i had a guest who could play with my bits :(

[@Dripdroptop]

Yes! But Bryan Callen too.

[@michaelpipkin9942]

Aaannd let's go to the phones... Anyone guess who the bit killer this is?

[@WiredMarquezTV]

Man I'm sure there are other horrible sickness feelings out there but alcohol withdrawal is hell, shivering, cold sweats, shaking, vomiting, feeling scared, delirium tremens, convulsions then the fakin seizure, I have experienced those and its the worst, after I stopped heavily drinking and had all those symptoms, I swear I heard voices and music for about a week specially while trying sleep which it was impossible, I am so glad I am sober for several months now but the battle continues even though I dont have the thirst, stay sober friends and reach for help if you are hitting the bottle continuously, you could lose everything, all best for Nick, im proud of you!

[@ImProspects]

The ONE PERSON i want to hear talk about their first drunk experience and you don't ask. cheeto bandito

[@matty4natty]

I am sincerely relieved and happy that Nick is ok, holy cow we almost lost him. Stay awesome.

[@tsmcghee8907]

Swardson's been a legend for 20yrs.

[@aaroneusjames2342]

That improvised Janeane Garofolo reading her notes before firing her AK joke was prettty good.

[@profoundwanderer1441]

I once caught my buddy sleep pissing into my fridge, onto a box of leftover pizza.. My parents refused to believe me, and ate the gd pizza the next day. They now know he's a notorious sleep pisser, and LOVE when I bring up that story. 😂

[@BaussHauggOutlawz]

This podcast reaffirmed the feeling I need to quit drinking lol.

[@davidalfata5400]

blahh you got it brotha

[@amg9082]

Same here bro 👍

[@bb-od9ku]

Same

[@taylorzimny3247]

Gang

[@jamesdelcol3701]

That is a good drinking schedule. I'm impressed. I have recurring thoughts of "maybe we shouldn't have done that". "I'm probably going to pay the price for that one".

[@turyb.goodiii7356]

Both of these Guys are bad ass comedians.

[@tysoncowan5192]

I get stoked for Whiskey Ginger like I USED TO for Fighter&The Kid. PLEASE keep killing it RED ROCKET. My podcast Graveyard is almost full, while my podcast cue has never been smaller.

[@audrey000]

A world without Nick Swardson would be so sad...glad he made it through all that❤️

[@planbrent]

I really love Nick Swardson... I'd like to see more Grandmas boy style comedies out of that man 💕

[@cosmik7147]

Grandma's Boy is still one of the funniest movies today

[@davidkirby3307]

I have loved Nick since the Gallon of Milk bit! Bro, Nick you are an alcoholic. Please don’t go back! I’m an alcoholic too and I luv ya! Pancreatic illness is deadly serious. Alcohol induced pancreatitis is alcoholism’s way of trying to tell you, please don’t die. Denial ain’t just a river bro.

[@trevorforrest352]

There needs to be more people like you. I'm an alcoholic as well.

[@jakeanderson9893]

Nick is soo under rated cause of the characters he plays. Super chill and quick minded. Glad i watched this. Thank you

[@maverickduarte5473]

Let’s get Nick back on!! and on Bad Friends

[@killians4927]

Really happy that Nick is getting healthy and taking good care of himself now. Sucks that near death situation happened but hopefully he's healthier in the long run. Love grandma's boy, love your stand up and love you Nick!

[@justinmorris2814]

I'll see you Saturday! Nick is my favorite guest on most any podcast. We need to see him more.

[@mwj9433]

Fellow Minnesotan here. Saw him at a St. Paul bar at the end of the summer...he was annihilated...glad to hear he's taking care of himself.

[@TechMetalRules]

Swardson's original CC half hour is what got me into stand up. My friend's and I were obsessed and watched it all the time. It's an absolute classic.

[@TechMetalRules]

@C F Of course I have.

[@andrewtruex]

Great ep. Good to see Swardson is doing well again. Would've been a huge loss to comedy and the world if we lost him

[@adammelvinbaby]

You the man bro bro. I discovered you like a year ago and then you were on what’s burning and I was enticed. Then you do an amazing job in Dave. Omg. Unbelievable. Keep doing amazing. I watch other podcasts with you as the guest. Killing it

[@biggestcharliefan]

Yo Santino get Swardy back on y’all two are my favorite comedians by far !

[@ModestMang]

Nick you survived you better appreciate this second chance you are a incredibly talented individual you have so much more content to create.

[@ModestMang]

Lol i know he is not going to read that but i am just putting out in the universe.

[@meganklobchar7014]

I just commented on some video a few hours ago saying he needs to be on more podcast... THIS WAS a awesome surprise. So happy he made it out of getting way sick. We NEED HIM in this world hes hilarious. He has the best stories 📚😃😂🤠🤡😇💀🍺🍻🍾🍷🖼🎪🎭🎨🎡🛑⚰🗡📚🤼🤽🤾🤺

[@RedBuffaloBull]

Here from bad friends and Tigerbelly. Nosotros Papaya my friends! I think it's so funny Nick can't remember the ingredients for the mind eraser shot. It worked!

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

Nick's one of the best podcast guests and one of the most awkward talk show guests. I can't remember what late night show I seen him on but I felt sorry for him, you could tell he didn't want to be there, or he was doing a really believable bit.

[@luish777]

Daum Nick glad for you and your family that you made it out of that, no more hard liquor brother. This was a dam good show if you want to be a comic this is your show .

[@johnnydelrome]

I remember being a kid and singing “hermaphrodity!” by Steven Lynch. “Is it a Mater or is it a Miss? Does is stand up when it’s taking a piss?” Fkn Classic

[@conradbarrett6]

Good job nick for stayin off the sauce; I’ve also been off it since October 2, it feels good it really does

[@davidgrabenschroer2236]

took a sip of coffee and nick burped and said diarrhea, i laughed for 2 mins with coffee in my mouth

[@michaelwagner30]

I do love grandmas boy.

[@MantissToboggan]

2 of my best friends have met and gotten drunk with Nick in Minneapolis on different occasions. Super nice guy.

[@pablofierro1690]

Nick dresses like the dude that sold weed in high school.

[@ibevorpe3035]

Feel like he might still sell weed at high schools...

[@jimmurray8483]

I didn't dress like that....

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

Well he was a kid that sold weed in highschool so that might explain it.

[@606danco]

Jim Murray yeah neither did i

[@drakeholliday5671]

So glad Nick is getting himself right and focusing on standup and nailing.

[@Seven9_exchange]

A Minnesota Legend!

[@De_Bars_Gullible_Travels]

As an Oirish man,I concur… I’m clean and sober 10 months,not gonna lie,miss it…. Parties and fights….🎉😂 Fucking love this channel and these 2 men….🥸👍

[@bubbahodge2197]

This is becoming my favorite podcast! Love Nicky swards

[@ihateithere87]

I had Pancreatitis & C Diff last year. I know how horrible that pain is, I'm so glad he made out! 😊

[@leemorrin5800]

My brother died from c diff got misdiagnosed and he turned septic too

[@tamekoala8172]

Andrew you are such a good entertaining personality, keep it up and you’ll be limitless!

[@MrRaw4life]

Who doesn’t love terry.

[@adammelvinbaby]

Omg. Nick is a God. I’m happy he survived that booze

[@thebeerguybrothaguy]

30 minutes or less is superrrr underrated

[@aaronnuffer4220]

I’ve been a Swardson fan since grade school hope he stays healthy and keeps killing it! 

[@EntitledMillennials]

Love the podcast Cheetoh, great to see you're steadily growing.

[@BigShaneGillis]

Wow Andrew it was really kind of you to have your lesbian aunt on the show

[@elijahboi3774]

😂🤣what part did theo come in at.

[@johnnie543]

@@elijahboi3774 Gang gang! That gender neutral hittah boi

[@elijahboi3774]

@@johnnie543 GANGANG boi🐝🐝🐭👑

[@smrldmrscl3294]

He looked really bloated in his last netflix special, and now he looks like 10 years younger. He looks great. Glad he pulled thru and is doing better. Love terry!

[@aaroneusjames2342]

so glad he's okay. the world wouldn't be the same without Nick.

[@bethdavisjimenez]

Wow! I'm so happy that Nick made it through all of that stuff! I've had a lot of health issues, some of which were by my doing, but never really all at the same time like that. Alcoholism runs on my Dad's side of the family and food addiction on my Mom's side of the family. So while I wouldn't say I'm not a drinker, I definitely am very careful with alcohol and make sure that I never over do anything these days. Once you hit 40 regardless of your health at the time, things seem to start slowing down as far as healing and such. Very happy Nick is ok now!

[@timbodragon9379]

Not sure why but I laugh every time he does the hillbilly accent anytime he’s announcing a southern state

[@Reillycomics]

Nick's head looks smaller!!! Hell yeah dude, keep up the good work!!

[@weedwacker1000]

Thank you for that Stephen lynch name drop.. you just opened up a whole new world of musical funny I didn't know existed

[@saraelizabeth2585]

I’m from Chicago, and we have nothing on Minnesota drinking tolerance. I have never seen a tolerance to alcohol like i did when I lived in MN.

[@ser_ryon_vine6392]

I need more Santino than once a week!

[@tbev3363]

one of the best live shows I've been to...Swardson!

[@TheEdzy25]

" you guys look like magicians from long island." Nick swardson

[@2pacfan56]

My favorite was when he said brendan looks like an Italian Lego

[@tysoncowan5192]

Good Callback!

[@aspeckt1]

But he still looks like Slob Dyrdek

[@andrewtregoning]

"siegfried and roid over here"

[@buttersstotch4956]

Nick is one of the funniest ppl alive

[@bb-od9ku]

He always makes me laugh so much

[@tiptopmagoo1435]

Ufda , glad your ok bud. Minnesota pride. You betcha lol

[@patdempseya3225]

30 minutes or less one of the funniest movies I’ve seen, always love nicks characters in movies

[@trevorbachert7068]

My favorite podcast guest ever!

[@strongside4565]

Let me just say, it's dope as hell that Buffalo Trace sponsors one thing and it's this podcast. Best budget bourbon there is and it's one of those sponsors the host would tout even if it wasn't a spot.

[@klompsauce]

Stephen Lynch is great, had tickets for him and Hedberg like 4 days before the show, Lynch still crushed.

[@garbougesenior3486]

Nicks drinking habit seemed like a little more than just having fun with lmaooo

[@seanodaimhin7005]

That was such a beautiful and original last thought. I'm gonna use that.

[@Colt-Forty5]

Nick “A lot of people don’t know that about me” Swardson

[@cky25k]

Hitting that like button before listening because I know this shit about to be fire

[@lemmyjoker3678]

Slamming your friends head into a table is only cool in your twenties. That aside, great interview. He’s hilarious

[@succinct685]

Cool?

[@trevorbachert8070]

I really need Swardy on more podcasts like this!

[@Elcapitankeano]

Grandma's boy was a ritual in my house during high school. It got my sister to blaze with me for the first time. Criminally underrated. Had to stop watching it after my tour in Iraq. An IED took my left leg and the docs refused to give me a metal prosthetic. Still pissed

[@LightofRyga]

Well that took a dark turn...

[@korbenboombastik]

Nick Swardson is the bomb-beezy.

[@SDCISHERE]

I love this great pod. Good sauce.

[@SDCISHERE]

Spaaaaaaaade🙃😉

[@AnthonySal]

Great podcast santino! nick swardson is a fucking legend. Don’t ever die nick. Please. Love you buddy.

[@mskatefish]

Love this guy . He’s so funny

[@Curdle7]

Every man needs his wallet

[@mikeytorres164]

What a great episode

[@mannequinplayer]

Best guest! Great job

[@lb.9095]

Swardson rules!!

[@RandomStockApparel]

My favorite podcast guest.

[@myrtonen]

I just got off an older jre where Nick said that he will never quit drinking, it´s too much fun.

[@iamFUTURElegend]

He still drinks

[@adamgm84]

I like your sobriety Nick, your brain's sharpness comes through. Also your chair looks like a wheelchair from that angle Andrew.

[@mrapplereviewz]

Nick is in his 40s and looks like he could be my 28 year old brother

[@Plague_Doc22]

I'm 27 and I want to be your brother.

[@Dirtbiker463]

I think it’s the clothes lol

[@JD-ns9mr]

It’s the clothes. He looks like he’s in his 40s.

[@willzamudio6569]

Nahhhh he definitely looks the part of a 43 yr old lmao

[@mrapplereviewz]

Idk if I grew up wrong but someone looking like that and being in his 40s would look bizarre where I’m from

[@delatroy]

Love Nick swardson. Hilarious 🙏😂

[@MrJohnMarbles]

Love you. Be safe. Great podcast.

[@jibba1681]

Great to wake up to, thanks red