This American Laugh with Aristotle Athari and Andy Harris

This week’s theme: “Ambition.” A car dealer has trouble closing, a downtrodden fast-food worker gets some help from above, and a couple’s living situation depends on the whims of a hummingbird. Special Guest Contributor Chelsea Pope is a writer, actress and a comedian. You may have seen her performing improv and sketch at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and the Pack Theater in LA. She is also a former member of The Groundlings Sunday Company. More at: https://www.chelseathepope.com/IG: @chelseathepopeTwitter: @chelseathepope Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Fear.” Two sickly co-workers fall in love, a ghost-hunting podcast goes off the rails, and a working mom’s family pleads with her to take a break. Special Guest Contributor Nicole Aimée Schreiber is a writer, actress and comedian. You may have seen her on “Lights Out With David Spade,” “Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle,” and Oxygen’s “Funny Girls.” She also co-hosts a podcast called “Two Filthy Nerds,” available at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-filthy-nerds/id1486026821 More at: www.nicoleaimee.comIG: @nicoleaimeeTwitter: @nicoleaimee Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Disinformation.” A one-night stand leads to a shocking revelation, a shopping trip changes a woman’s life, and a deathbed confession rocks a son’s world. Special Guest Contributor Christine Medrano is a stand-up comic, actress, writer and filmmaker. You may have seen her on “College Humor,” “Bob’s Burgers,” and “I Think She Likes You.” More At: www.christinemedrano.com IG: @chrissymeds Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Deception.” A man’s dullness helps him fail upward, a woman copes with her significant other’s gullibility, and a group of ponytailed workers try to help a customer. Special Guest Contributor Katie Marovitch is an actress, writer and improviser. You’ve seen her work on CollegeHumor, her show “Kingpin Katie,” and “Waffle,” and you may have seen her performing on various improv stages in L.A. More At: www.katiemarovitch.comIG: @katiemarovitchTwitter: @katiemarovitch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, our host Ari is still away working on “Saturday Night Live,” but don’t worry…Producer Andy is here to keep cranking out the magic until he returns. Please enjoy our interviews with special guest contributors Max Koch (“Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness”), Phillip Wilburn (“Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,”) John Milhiser (“SNL,” “Drama Club”). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, our Host Ari ran off to join the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” and left Producer Andy in charge to put together a best-of episode. Please enjoy our interviews with special guest contributors Rick Glassman (The “Take Your Shoes Off” Podcast), Gina Grad (“The Adam Carolla Show”) and Miles Gray (“The Daily Zeitgeist”). Rick Glassmanwww.rickglassman.comIG: @rickglassman@shoesoffpodTwitter: @rickglassman @shoesoffpodGina GradIG: @ginagradTwitter: @ginagradMiles GrayTwitter: @milesofgray@dailyzeitgeist@420dayfianceIG: @milesofgray @thedailyzeitgeist @420dayfiance Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Confessions.” A famous bear turns to a life of arson, a modern family faces new challenges, and a classic action film gets an unnecessary reboot . Special Guest Contributor Jake Kroeger a stand-up comic, writer, director and producer. He has written extensively about the art form of comedy for Vulture, Nerdist, LA Weekly and more. He’s the founder of “The Comedy Bureau,” the industry’s go-to resource for comedy news, schedules and everything happening in the world of comedy in L.A., NYC and beyond. More At: www.thecomedybureau.com IG: @notthesupermarket @thecomedybureauTwitter: @mfjakekroeger@thecomedybureau Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Survival.” A robot has ulterior motives, three friends have very different personalities, and a therapist’s unique approach makes him very, very happy. Special Guest Contributor Aristotle Georgeson is a comedian, writer, musician and performance artist. His alter ego “Blake Webber” has amassed over 4 million followers and hundreds of millions of views across the internet. He also co-hosts a weekly golf podcast called “Country Club Adjacent.” IG: @bottleofstotle@blakewebber@countryclubadjacentThe Country Club Adjacent Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-club-adjacent/id1502349340 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Duality.” A pair of scientists try to understand humor, a mafia rat tries to juggle his two lives and winds up in over his head, and a clairvoyant specializes in expiration dates. Special Guest Contributor Brian Huskey is an actor, writer and improviser. You may recognize him from “Veep,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Children’s Hospital” and his many performances at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. He also hosts the fascinating podcast "Bald Talk” with Charlie Sanders. Twitter: @thebrianhuskeyIG: @thebrianhuskeyBald Talk Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bald-talk/id1525769739 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Friendship.” A trashy neighbor wreaks havoc, a mother insists on a mushroom-free diet, and a judge has a unique approach to settling disputes. Special Guest Contributor Phillip Wilburn has been seen and heard on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden”, “Conan” and “Dragonball Z.” He does several weekly audio shows on Clubhouse in The Comedy Lounge Club and can be found impersonating former-President Trump and current-President Biden on Cameo. Twitter: @phillipwilburnIG: @phillipwilburnClubhouse: @phillipwilburn Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Confidence.” An image consultant has some image issues, the seedy underbelly of Krav Maga, and the TV mash-up you never asked for. Special Guest Contributor Miles Gray is a producer, writer, director and comedian. He can be heard co-hosting “The Daily Zeitgeist” and “420 Day Fiance” wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: @milesofgray@dailyzeitgeist@420dayfianceIG: @milesofgray @thedailyzeitgeist @420dayfiance Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s theme: “Secrets.” An intrusive neighborhood watch, a hospital filled with clowns, and a video game addict who has a chance to make a difference. Special Guest Contributor Jacob Reed is an award-winning writer, producer and director. You have seen his work on Comedy Central, Funny Or Die, Nickelodeon and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” He is also a longtime performer and teacher at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. www.jacobreed.netIG: @typographynerdTwitter: @jacobreed Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.