Out For Smokes Podcast

Our good friend Brendan Sagalow joins us to talk about NYC comics, crime, and making a podcast for 7-year-olds. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

The boys talk about Mike's trip to Europe, microplastics, China, and the secret to a long-lasting marriage. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

Sean breaks down John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt's book "The Isreal Lobby" and explains why it's the best explanation he's heard of Israel's influence over the US. Join our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

We're joined by podcaster, actor and retired rapper Lil Frex to talk about the Drake vs. Kendrick beef, basketball, and sports betting. Subscribe to "That's what I Heard w/ Lil Frex" on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLohewLT_F6R0pVEhEbtYg SEE MIKE IN EUROPE THIS WEEK: London 5/11 Amsterdam 5/12 Berlin 5/14 Madrid 5/16 Tickets at https://mikerecinecomedy.com Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

We talk about the House antisemitism bill and applaud the heroic Marjorie Taylor Greene for bravely standing against it. We also talk about the student protests at Columbia and CUNY. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes See Mike in Europe! London, Amsterdam, Berlin & Madrid: https://mikerecinecomedy.com

The boys answer listener-submitted questions and change lives. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: patreon.com/outforsmokes See Mike in Stamford, Yonkers, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Madrid: mikerecinecomedy.com

We discuss the Trump trial and his recount of the Battle of Gettysburg. We also talk about the IRS, what we're writing off on our taxes, and rich people who hire escorts. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes See Mike in Montclair NJ, Yonkers NY & Stamford CT: mikerecinecomedy.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8F3U_j1NF4U

Our good friend Dan St. Germain joins us to talk about the Arizona abortion ban, movies about stand-up comedy, and the eclipse. Watch Dan's new special "Dance Fatty, Dance!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWafzY7HERs See Mike headline in April: Monclair, NJ: https://m.bpt.me/event/6284977 Yonkers, NY: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36676/production/1198380 Stamford, CT: https://allevents.in/stamford/standup-comedy-show-with-headliner-mike-recine/10000875260276047 Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: patreon.com/outforsmokes

We talk about the World Central Kitchen attack, Hillary Clinton's appearance on Fallon, Mike kicking out a heckler at St. Marks Comedy Club, and debate squatter laws. We cut a chunk about Israel from the beginning because it wasn't very good and we got some facts wrong. Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to our 200th episode on Sunday: patreon.com/outforsmokes

Mike's special almost hits a milestone, Sean's back from France, Diddy's house was raided, and the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed. GET THE SPECIAL TO 100K! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjt3mkpvquw See Mike in Chicago April 3rd: https://chicago.zanies.com/show/mike-recine-2/zanies-comedy-club-chicago/chicago-illinois/

We're joined by comedian Lizzy Cassidy to talk about the new docu-series "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" and the abusive nature of children's entertainment. Watch Mike's special, share it with your friends, subscribe to our YouTube channel if you don't already, and give it a like/comment on there to boost the algorithm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjt3mkpvquw Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: patreon.com/outforsmokes

We talk about people who inspire us with their fearlessness—Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, grifter virtuoso Shaun King, and trailblazing sex-positive rapper Lil' Kim. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8xPoFiEaWA Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

We review the new Netflix docuseries "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders." The series covers the 1991 death of Danny Casolaro, a writer who allegedly died by suicide while investigating conspiracies involving the US government. Link to "Jenin Jenin," the documentary Mike references: https://youtu.be/qJmUryVKQrU Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes SEE MIKE IN CLEVELAND AND CINCINNATI: mikerecinecomedy.com

We pay respects to Aaron Bushnell, the 25-year-old Air Force serviceman who self-immolated outside the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. in an act of protest against the genocide in Gaza. We also talk about the allegations against Diddy, the rumors of him having a sexual relationship with Meek Mill, and Mill's denial against those claims. Correction: Sean calls Kaji from Neon Genesis Evangelion "Shinji's teacher" when he's actually a NERV special instructor. COME TO THE OUT FOR SMOKES STAND-UP SHOW IN NYC THIS MONDAY Tickets are $5 if you buy now and may cost more at the door. https://stmarkscomedyclub.tixr.com/smokes SEE MIKE ON THE ROAD 3/8 Cleveland https://www.pickwickandfrolic.com/2023/01/mike-recine/ 3/9 Cincinnati https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-recine-bombs-away-comedy-the-comet-tickets-780703845217

Mike celebrates his wedding anniversary and gives an update on his beef with Adam & Jordan. The boys catch up on the Israel-Palestine war and talk about the kinds of guys who hate lesbians, the loss of a pet, and a strange tradition among the Mormon youth. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

In the midst of a loneliness epidemic, Mike is down two friends. The boys discuss strategies to meet people and make lasting friendships. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

Brace Belden from the TrueAnon podcast joins us to talk about his time as a runaway, opiate addiction, the difference between crack and meth, the right way to discipline your kids, and his time fighting ISIS in Syria. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes Listen and subscribe to the TrueAnon podcast: https://www.patreon.com/TrueAnonPod If you live in Raleigh, come see Mike on Valentine's Day: https://www.goodnightscomedy.com/shows/250193

We delve into the life of American mafioso and boss of the Gambino crime family John Gotti Jr. aka The Teflon Don. OUT FOR SMOKES STAND-UP SHOW ON MONDAY 2/5 AT 7PM: https://www.stmarkscomedyclub.com/event/smoke-show/ Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire OFS archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes

This week we're teaching Ben about something everyone has to deal with in life: bullying. We share our childhood bullying stories, talk about the best ways to deal with a bully, and share stories submitted by our listeners. Subscribe to our Patreon for a bonus episode every week and access to the entire Out For Smokes archive: https://patreon.com/outforsmokes SEE MIKE THIS WEEKEND IN MINNEAPOLIS: https://www.mikerecinecomedy.com/tour-dates

We discuss the life and death of Marxist revolutionary and Pan-Africanist Thomas Sankara. Watch the 2006 documentary Thomas Sankara: The Upright Man Subscribe to our Patreon for access to a bonus episode every week and access to the entire Out For Smokes archive.