Episode
Behind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
2:02:55
Published: Tue Oct 05 2021
Description
Jeff Ross, "The Roast Master General" spills the truth about roasting Trump, why he is too scared to kiss a woman, and what it was like to see the biggest penis in Hollywood. Buy Merch and Send Us ideas at https://www.howiemandel.com Instagram: @jeffross @howiemandel @jackelynshultz Twitter: @loudinos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The hosts introduce Jackie Johnson, who will be joining them as a guest on future episodes of the podcast.
00:25 - 01:38 (01:13)
Summary
The hosts introduce Jackie Johnson, who will be joining them as a guest on future episodes of the podcast. Johnson expresses her excitement and interest in eventually writing the lyrics to the podcast's theme song.
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Comedian Sarah Silverman shares how her friend got a swab test that tested for 15 different things including rhinovirus, which came back positive, and how she became a doula due to her grandson getting a runny nose and taking a COVID test.
01:38 - 05:02 (03:23)
Summary
Comedian Sarah Silverman shares how her friend got a swab test that tested for 15 different things including rhinovirus, which came back positive, and how she became a doula due to her grandson getting a runny nose and taking a COVID test.
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The speaker shares random thoughts and anecdotes, including their podcast's popularity in Croatia and relatable relationship issues.
05:02 - 08:29 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker shares random thoughts and anecdotes, including their podcast's popularity in Croatia and relatable relationship issues.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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08:29 - 12:09 (03:40)
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The hosts talk about a boring person who fell asleep during elective surgery and also discuss the benefits of trying out new material at comedy clubs.
12:09 - 15:16 (03:07)
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The hosts talk about a boring person who fell asleep during elective surgery and also discuss the benefits of trying out new material at comedy clubs.
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TikTok is unknowingly hosting ads for nitrous oxide disguised as whipped cream.
15:17 - 18:27 (03:09)
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TikTok is unknowingly hosting ads for nitrous oxide disguised as whipped cream. Some users have voiced concern over the platform promoting the dangerous substance.
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The speaker tells a joke about the phrase "the better part of valor" and suggests that it might be more relevant to the military.
18:27 - 21:52 (03:25)
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The speaker tells a joke about the phrase "the better part of valor" and suggests that it might be more relevant to the military.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The speaker talks about an incident involving his/her mother taking gummies and waking up in the middle of the night claiming to know how to make a cake, cookies, and popsicles, leading to a discussion on trusting others and being fooled multiple times.
21:52 - 26:38 (04:45)
Summary
The speaker talks about an incident involving his/her mother taking gummies and waking up in the middle of the night claiming to know how to make a cake, cookies, and popsicles, leading to a discussion on trusting others and being fooled multiple times.
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A humorous take on the idiom "the best thing since sliced bread" and its overuse in marketing.
26:38 - 28:39 (02:01)
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A humorous take on the idiom "the best thing since sliced bread" and its overuse in marketing.
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PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
A comedian shares a joke about a man climbing a mountain to meet the wisest man in the world and the message that it holds.
28:39 - 34:17 (05:37)
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A comedian shares a joke about a man climbing a mountain to meet the wisest man in the world and the message that it holds.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The speaker suggests the idea of pitching a TV show with a hidden camera, and then goes on to discuss a potential idea involving a character from the film Black Widow.
34:17 - 37:23 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker suggests the idea of pitching a TV show with a hidden camera, and then goes on to discuss a potential idea involving a character from the film Black Widow.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The speaker is watching the live update on the Gabby Petito case and also discusses unprofessional behavior of some people towards their colleagues.
37:23 - 39:29 (02:06)
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The speaker is watching the live update on the Gabby Petito case and also discusses unprofessional behavior of some people towards their colleagues.
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Comedian Buddy Hackett played a fart prank on an unsuspecting audience member during a show in Burbank that had stadium seating, and would often go up into the audience to do "Stump the Band."
39:29 - 42:07 (02:38)
Summary
Comedian Buddy Hackett played a fart prank on an unsuspecting audience member during a show in Burbank that had stadium seating, and would often go up into the audience to do "Stump the Band."
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Jeff Ross recalls receiving a surprise call from Charlie Sheen to roast him and how he spent the entire night on a plane writing jokes and wearing a hazmat suit due to Sheen's wild reputation.
42:07 - 45:16 (03:08)
Summary
Jeff Ross recalls receiving a surprise call from Charlie Sheen to roast him and how he spent the entire night on a plane writing jokes and wearing a hazmat suit due to Sheen's wild reputation.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian Jeff Ross talks about his experience roasting Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, including how he convinced Trump to participate even with his controversial public image.
45:16 - 49:04 (03:48)
Summary
Comedian Jeff Ross talks about his experience roasting Charlie Sheen and Donald Trump, including how he convinced Trump to participate even with his controversial public image.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The comedian and TV personality joked about what went wrong in one of the celebrity roasts, where Chevy Chase seemed out of place, showed no vulnerability, wore sunglasses, and complained he didn't know anybody and his friends weren't there.
49:05 - 51:53 (02:47)
Summary
The comedian and TV personality joked about what went wrong in one of the celebrity roasts, where Chevy Chase seemed out of place, showed no vulnerability, wore sunglasses, and complained he didn't know anybody and his friends weren't there.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The host recounts a time when he spoke to the Director of the CIA about the cancelation of the White House Correspondents Dinner and the importance of maintaining a healthy democracy.
51:53 - 55:46 (03:53)
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The host recounts a time when he spoke to the Director of the CIA about the cancelation of the White House Correspondents Dinner and the importance of maintaining a healthy democracy.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
Comedian Bert Kreischer talks about how traveling to entertain US troops in the Middle East impacted his life.
55:46 - 59:40 (03:53)
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Comedian Bert Kreischer talks about how traveling to entertain US troops in the Middle East impacted his life. He reflects on how being a comedian gives him a backstage pass to the world and offers unique opportunities to connect with people and cultures that he would not have experienced otherwise.
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The host reflects on the role of comedy in difficult times and how it became clear to him through entertaining soldiers, making a joke penetrate a Kevlar vest or a helmet.
59:40 - 1:05:32 (05:52)
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The host reflects on the role of comedy in difficult times and how it became clear to him through entertaining soldiers, making a joke penetrate a Kevlar vest or a helmet. He believes that laughter is the best medicine and a powerful tool to help people cope and heal.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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Comedian Gilbert Gottfried shares his thoughts on cancel culture and the impact it can have on people's careers, as well as his observations on dating in the #MeToo era, including the popularity of the dating app Bumble.
1:05:32 - 1:13:00 (07:28)
Summary
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried shares his thoughts on cancel culture and the impact it can have on people's careers, as well as his observations on dating in the #MeToo era, including the popularity of the dating app Bumble.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The comedian talks about how he loves making people laugh and the impact his comedy has on people, including those who are going through a hard time.
1:13:00 - 1:16:05 (03:05)
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The comedian talks about how he loves making people laugh and the impact his comedy has on people, including those who are going through a hard time.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
This is a random snippet of conversation from a podcast discussing letting someone off the hook, being near a bathroom, and filling out paperwork for pay.
1:16:05 - 1:19:20 (03:14)
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This is a random snippet of conversation from a podcast discussing letting someone off the hook, being near a bathroom, and filling out paperwork for pay.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The speaker shares their experience of being on The Gong Show and how the fear of being hit by a gong added to their anxiety on stage.
1:19:20 - 1:25:25 (06:05)
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The speaker shares their experience of being on The Gong Show and how the fear of being hit by a gong added to their anxiety on stage.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The conversation is unintelligible and seems to be about comedic memories involving peeing with Milton Berle.
1:25:25 - 1:28:06 (02:40)
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The conversation is unintelligible and seems to be about comedic memories involving peeing with Milton Berle.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The speaker discusses how having a child can cause a woman's pelvic muscles to become loose and how it can lead to urinary incontinence.
1:28:06 - 1:30:13 (02:07)
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The speaker discusses how having a child can cause a woman's pelvic muscles to become loose and how it can lead to urinary incontinence. They also briefly mention about an incident where they saw a famous person's large penis.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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The speaker describes a bizarre show business story in which an individual puts a cigar up their nose, claiming that it was a gift from Fidel Castro.
1:30:13 - 1:32:25 (02:11)
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The speaker describes a bizarre show business story in which an individual puts a cigar up their nose, claiming that it was a gift from Fidel Castro.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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A comedian shares his experience doing alternative comedy and hanging out with the older generation at Comedy Central.
1:32:25 - 1:36:44 (04:18)
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A comedian shares his experience doing alternative comedy and hanging out with the older generation at Comedy Central.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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It is important to take care of ourselves and assess our risk when around unvaccinated people, as we have to assume that not everyone is vaccinated.
1:36:44 - 1:39:26 (02:42)
Summary
It is important to take care of ourselves and assess our risk when around unvaccinated people, as we have to assume that not everyone is vaccinated. It is crucial to get vaccinated and maintain personal safety precautions.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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Comedian David Letterman discusses the reception of live stand-up comedy shows and shares his thoughts on the recent passing of fellow comedian Norm Macdonald with another comedian.
1:39:26 - 1:46:50 (07:23)
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Comedian David Letterman discusses the reception of live stand-up comedy shows and shares his thoughts on the recent passing of fellow comedian Norm Macdonald with another comedian.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the line between self-deprecating humor and bullying, and the art of using roast jokes in a funny and loving way.
1:46:50 - 1:51:51 (05:00)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the line between self-deprecating humor and bullying, and the art of using roast jokes in a funny and loving way. He also talks about his experiences of being asked to judge people's talents due to his appearance on AGT.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The speaker recalls a prank where someone tied a desk to a rope and pulled it across the room when the phone rang, and how they like to keep spam callers on the line for as long as possible.
1:51:51 - 1:55:16 (03:25)
Summary
The speaker recalls a prank where someone tied a desk to a rope and pulled it across the room when the phone rang, and how they like to keep spam callers on the line for as long as possible. They enjoy creating awkward situations and had similar anticipation when throwing a surprise party for someone.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
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Comedian Pete Holmes discusses the greater good of making people laugh and how he prefers roasts to pranks or surprises.
1:55:16 - 1:59:41 (04:24)
Summary
Comedian Pete Holmes discusses the greater good of making people laugh and how he prefers roasts to pranks or surprises. He also comments on the limitations of discussing other people's work on national platforms.
EpisodeBehind the Roast Stories with Jeff Ross
PodcastHowie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast
The comedian discusses the personal evolution of his act and the importance of comedy in challenging times, mentioning upcoming secret reality and stand-up shows.
1:59:41 - 2:02:46 (03:05)
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The comedian discusses the personal evolution of his act and the importance of comedy in challenging times, mentioning upcoming secret reality and stand-up shows. He expresses gratitude for the support of comedians and friends and the sense of community in the industry.