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Raj Against The Machine
Raj Belani, Eric Grisanti
30 episodes
15 hours ago
Join comedians Drew Lynch and Raj Belani as they riff on comedy culture, the art of hosting, regional differences in stand-up, and the awkwardness of audience interactions. From hilarious takes on "smash culture" and LA vs. New York comics, to personal stories about family, relationships, and the realities of life on the road, this episode is packed with laughs, honest moments, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of stand-up. Whether you're a comedy fan or just love a good conversat...
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Join comedians Drew Lynch and Raj Belani as they riff on comedy culture, the art of hosting, regional differences in stand-up, and the awkwardness of audience interactions. From hilarious takes on "smash culture" and LA vs. New York comics, to personal stories about family, relationships, and the realities of life on the road, this episode is packed with laughs, honest moments, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of stand-up. Whether you're a comedy fan or just love a good conversat...
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Raj Against The Machine
Too "Eat With Your Hands" For Me: Indian Movies, Waxing, and Comedy Cities w/ Drew Lynch | RATM #37
Join comedians Drew Lynch and Raj Belani as they riff on comedy culture, the art of hosting, regional differences in stand-up, and the awkwardness of audience interactions. From hilarious takes on "smash culture" and LA vs. New York comics, to personal stories about family, relationships, and the realities of life on the road, this episode is packed with laughs, honest moments, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of stand-up. Whether you're a comedy fan or just love a good conversat...
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15 hours ago
50 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Classy Dame: Nate Bargatze, Dating in NYC, Bad Coffee, & Breakups w/ Steven Rogers | RATM #35
Steven Rogers joins Raj and Eric for a funny, wide-ranging conversation about comedy, relationships, and the weirdness of daily life. They dive into bad coffee shops, iPhone-shot movies, and why product placement sometimes ruins films. Steven opens up about his recent breakup, writing through tough moments, and navigating dating in NYC. The crew also swaps stories about wild gigs in Harrisburg, awkward fan encounters, and whether certain words like “dame” or “broad” still work today. Lighthea...
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1 month ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Karate Tub Sex: Charlie Kirk & Saudi Comedy w/ Derek Gaines & Dave Temple | RATM #33
In this episode of Raj Against the Machine, Raj and Eric team up with Dave Temple and Derek Gaines (hosts of No Need for Apologies) for a wild crossover conversation. The crew dives into everything from the fallout of Charlie Kirk’s shooting, the impact on students and families, and how politics feels like pro wrestling — to comedians performing in Saudi Arabia, the Karate Kid vs. Cobra Kai debate, and even the role of Reddit trolls. This episode is full of sharp takes, wild analogies, and ...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Robo Massage: Robot Happy Endings, AI Rights, & Kill Tony Talk w/ Sarah Huntington | RATM #30 (08/19/25)
This week on Raj Against the Machine, Raj and Eric sit down with comedian Sara Huntington for a wild, funny, and brutally honest conversation. From debating if we’re all destined to turn into “back in my day” old people, to talking about robo-massages that get a little too personal, this episode goes off the rails in the best way possible. Sara shares her journey from Indiana to NYC, what it’s really like being called a “TikToker” instead of a comedian, and her unusual start in comedy that l...
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1 month ago
56 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Liberal Baby: Dating Trumpers, Witchcraft & Stand-Up Gone Wrong w/ Aislinn Janek | RATM #28 (07/22/25)
1 month ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Queef Crisis: Jesus, Guest Host Takeover, and More | RATM #31 (09/02/25)
With Raj Balani missing in action, comedian Natan Badalov steps in as guest host and brings on Adam Bramson for one of the most unhinged, chaotic, and hysterical episodes to date. Together they dive into: • Adam’s wild acting roles (Jesus, a rapist, and a yogi — no joke) • A Taliban Def Jam joke that bombs IRL but kills here • Whether Raj is secretly gay (again) • The comedy of queefs • Jewish identity, code-switching, and cringe online personas • “Jewish ...
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1 month ago
1 hour 32 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Hunter in My Uber: Ozzy’s Final Show, Sydney Sweeney, & More w/ James Webb | RATM #29 (08/19/25)
1 month ago
53 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Funeral Reset: ChatGPT Saves Lives & Colbert Gets Canceled?! w/ Derek Gaines | RATM #27
Derek Gaines joins the show for one of our wildest episodes yet. We get into everything from AI therapy and ChatGPT ego boosts to the return of Indian stereotypes and the sad decline of late-night TV. Derek drops stories about thick Indian crushes, fake comedy fans, and how a fat ass completely derailed a funeral. Plus: Shane Gillis at the ESPYs, Kill Tony comics, Colbert’s “cancellation,” and why every TikTok comic has a million followers and zero punchlines. Topics include: – ChatGPT as a l...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Coldplay Cheater: CEO Caught Cuddling Sidepiece at Concert w/ Chris Tos | RATM #26
Comedian Chris Tos returns to talk fatherhood, fake therapists, and why you should never give babies water. We get into his insane MySpace prank that had the cops at his door, a Coldplay concert scandal involving HR and the CEO, and whether Superman is technically an illegal immigrant. Also: Epstein conspiracies, AIM catfishing gone wrong, and why men in sandals can’t be trusted. Subscribe, rate 5 stars, and don’t wear Crocs on stage.
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3 months ago
1 hour

Raj Against The Machine
Toilet Knife: Roommates, Buttholes & NYC Chaos w/ James Tanford | RATM #25
🎧 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW We’re celebrating our 25th episode with absolute madness. Comedian James Tanford joins us to break down: 🚽 A roommate pulling a knife over an unflushed toilet 🧻 A squatter who never paid rent and won 🍑 An unhealthy amount of butthole talk 💔 Why your ex always comes back once you go viral 😬 And Raj gets gaslit about electric cars (again) If you’ve ever had a nightmare roommate or just want to hear grown men spiral… this one’s for you. 📱 Available now on Apple, Spoti...
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Raj Against The Machine
Ecuadorian Love: Adam Conover BOMBS at NYC Show & Gets ROASTED w/ Nick Viagas | RATM #24
Comedian Nick Viagas joins Raj and Eric for an episode that starts wet and only gets weirder. We talk about Adam Conover bombing at a NYC show (and Raj not holding back), a grown man who wraps himself in a carpet to be stepped on at parties, Gen Z allegedly loving Trump, vaccine side effects, and why Raj’s dad thinks Caitlyn Jenner is “making changes.” Plus: COVID-era engagements, comedy clout delusions, and the politics of pizza. Topics include: – Adam Conover’s surprise drop-in and on-stage...
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3 months ago
58 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Craigslist Comedian: Trump Hookup, Stage Fall & Love Island Chaos w/ Lissa Lenis | RATM #23
🎧 New Episode Alert! Craigslist Comedian Lissa Lenis joins us and things spiral fast… She’s talking: – Hooking up with a Trump fan 🇺🇸 – Falling into a NYC pothole and bleeding through her jeans 🩸 – Love Island cosmetic chaos 👀 – Getting roasted mid-medical mystery 🧠 It’s funny, wild, and way too honest. Now streaming everywhere you get your podcasts. Search: RATM Podcast 🔥 #NewPodcastEpisode #PodcastDrop #LissaLenis #RATMPodcast #CraigslistComedian #NYCPodcast #TrumpHookup #LoveIsland #...
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Bad Glancers: Sabrina Carpenter Album Controversy & Gym Girl Trap Debate w/ Jeff Scheen | RATM #22
Glance or stare? Sabrina’s crawling, Cuomo’s flashing, and we’ve officially lost control 😮‍💨 👀 Gym girls, BJ takes, and nipple rings — this episode has everything Full chaos now streaming 🔥 📺 Full ep on YouTube: Raj Against the Machine #PodcastClip #SabrinaCarpenter #ComedyPodcast #GymGirlTrap #CuomoReturns #GlanceVsStare #RajAgainstTheMachine
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4 months ago
54 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Vibe Ban: Vibrators, Bomb Sets & NYC Corruption w/ Paula J. Leon | RATM #20
Comedian Paola Leon (@paolaleon.jpeg) joins Raj and Eric to talk about everything from bombing onstage after a month in Peru to the absurdity of Texas trying to ban vibrators. We also dive into NYC’s hilariously corrupt spending (why do tree fences cost $10K?), butt stuff etiquette, and why comics should always eat after sex, not before. Paola also breaks down producing her own birthday comedy special, her upcoming Pride show, and how she went from open mics to working with TJ Miller and Ch...
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5 months ago
50 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Cheese Foam: Directing Drew Barrymore & Being Pranked by Kevin Smith w/ Chuck Staton | RATM #19
From Hot Dogs to Drew Barrymore: Chuck Staton’s Wild Ride This week, Chuck Staton (Tuesdays with Stories, Funbearable, Tell ’Em Steve-Dave) joins Raj and Eric for a chaotic deep-dive into his journey from DIY filmmaking to directing for big names like Kevin Smith, Mike Birbiglia, and yes—Drew Barrymore. We talk prank-on-the-performer comedy, navigating the changing film/TV industry, shooting with one-man crews, and how a hot dog bit led to FBI attention. It’s equal parts hilarious, inspiring,...
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5 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Raj Against The Machine
Former Fats: Immigrant Moms, Food Guilt, Iguanas & Divorce w/ Kenyon Adamcik | RATM #18
Kenyon Adamcik joins Raj to talk about growing up chubby, the immigrant food guilt struggle, the desperation that led to working out, and how his divorce sent him straight to stand-up. They get into everything from saving seizing groundhogs to why smelly people deserve exile, plus how being fat first might be the best thing that ever happened to them.
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5 months ago
55 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Jacob Williams on Wild’n Out, America's Got Talent, and Performing Butt Naked | RATM #17
Comedian Jacob Williams joins us this week to talk about his wild run on Wild’n Out, performing for black crowds across the country, getting semi-naked on stage (literally), and his early days on America’s Got Talent. We get into what it takes to survive in comedy today, why followers don’t equal ticket sales, and how Jacob ended up doing full sets with his balls out. From bombing on a boat to performing in front of 15,000 people at Barclays Center, Jacob keeps it real about the highs, the lo...
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5 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Diabetic Dog w/ Chris Tos | #RATM #16
In Episode 16, comedian Chris Tos joins us for a chaotic deep dive into fart stories, dating culture, international marriage, and one very specific animal battle scenario. We debate whether 100 men (or women) could take on a gorilla, get into a heated parking spot confrontation, and accidentally name the episode after a dead diabetic dog. Later, the convo turns full emo as we relive the glory days of From First to Last, Pierce the Veil, Craig Owens, and Story of the Year — yes, including the ...
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6 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Stereotype Wars: Mistaken Identity, Uncle Roger, & Comedy Festival Drama w/ Ed Pokropski | RATM #15
🎧 “Do 100K followers even matter?” Raj and Ed Pokropski talk about the real grind behind comedy festivals, viral clout, and why Uncle Roger has them conflicted. If you’ve ever been rejected, run the light, or questioned the value of your material — this one’s for you. 🎙 Full episode out now: “Stereotype Wars” #RajAgainstTheMachine #ComedyPodcast #AsianComedy #UncleRoger #StandupLife #PodcastReel #AudioClip #NYCComedy
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6 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Traumatized: Mom Head, Necro on the Train, & Grind of Making a Film w/ Jon Ryan Sugimoto | RATM #13
In this episode, Raj, Eric, and their guest dive into everything from childhood trauma and parental intimacy mishaps (yikes) to dirty talk gone wrong and tipping etiquette in NYC. John Ryan joins the pod to talk about his viral sketches, working on Gut Punch with Joe List, and the weirdly emotional rollercoaster of indie filmmaking.
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6 months ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Raj Against The Machine
Join comedians Drew Lynch and Raj Belani as they riff on comedy culture, the art of hosting, regional differences in stand-up, and the awkwardness of audience interactions. From hilarious takes on "smash culture" and LA vs. New York comics, to personal stories about family, relationships, and the realities of life on the road, this episode is packed with laughs, honest moments, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of stand-up. Whether you're a comedy fan or just love a good conversat...