Sebastian Maniscalco: Slow Burn, Sharp Observations, and Steak Secrets
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The House" - A movie mentioned by Amy Poehler and Sebastian Maniscalco, which Sebastian refers to as a "bomb." It's relevant as it was their first time meeting and working together.
People Mentioned
- Amy Miles - A singer and long-time friend of Amy Poehler, responsible for the "Good Hang" theme song, who performed live at the event.
- Chris Anderson - Performed alongside Amy Miles at the live event.
- Sebastian Maniscalco - A comedian and the main guest of the episode, known for his physical comedy and observational humor.
- Pete Correale - A stand-up comedian and co-host of "The Pete and Sebastian Podcast," who shared anecdotes about Sebastian Maniscalco.
- Robert De Niro - An actor who played Sebastian Maniscalco's father in a film based on Sebastian's dad's life story.
- John Ritter - An actor known for his physical comedy, particularly in "Three's Company," who was a major inspiration for Sebastian Maniscalco's performing style.
- Yiannis Pappas - A comedian whose stand-up special Sebastian Maniscalco recently watched and enjoyed.
- George (friend from Chicago) - Sebastian Maniscalco's go-to friend for laughter and daily life discussions, serving as his personal source of comedy.
- Tina (Tina Fey) - Amy Poehler's frequent collaborator, mentioned in comparison to Sebastian and Pete's podcast partnership and their Harvard experience.
- DJ Khaled - Mentioned by Sebastian Maniscalco for constantly opening up boxes of watches or shoes, contrasting with Sebastian's experience of not receiving free promotional items.
Organizations & Institutions
- Second City - An improvisational comedy theater in Chicago where Amy Poehler studied.
- Fredonia State - Pete Correale's Division 3 college where he played basketball.
Websites & Online Resources
- Walmart.com - Mentioned for gift shopping and Black Friday deals.
- Hilton.com - Mentioned for booking hotel stays with a lowest price guarantee.
- Uber Eats - An app offering food delivery, specifically mentioning Aldi.
- Amazon.com/newalexa - Mentioned for learning more about Alexa Plus.
- Walmart.com - Mentioned again for exploring Black Friday deals.
- Instagram - Mentioned by Sebastian Maniscalco as a source for his research on sciatica relief.
- Snake River Farms - An online meat company recommended by Sebastian Maniscalco for high-quality meat.
Other Resources
- "Three's Company" - A TV show mentioned by Sebastian Maniscalco as "game tape" for studying John Ritter's physical comedy.
- "Love is Blind" - A reality TV show that Sebastian Maniscalco watches with his wife.
- "The Pete and Sebastian Podcast" - A podcast co-hosted by Pete Correale and Sebastian Maniscalco, praised for its storytelling and comedic discussions.
- Lanolips - A lip balm brand that Amy Poehler uses.
- CPAP machine - A medical device Sebastian Maniscalco uses for sleep apnea.
- Cross ball - A type of ball used for rolling out muscles, specifically mentioned for sciatica relief.
- Rosemary - An herb Sebastian Maniscalco uses as a garnish when serving steak.