You Be Trippin' Podcast

On this episode of You Be Trippin', Katie Nolan sits down with Ari Shaffir for a themed deep dive into Travel Roadblocks. Katie’s taken plenty of vacations, but she’s itching to do some real traveler stuff—and she’s honest about what’s holding her back. They talk through the big blockers: not knowing the language, worrying about cultural norms, the anxiety of looking like an obvious American abroad, and the whole overwhelming beast that is planning a trip. Ari dishes out his best seasoned-traveler advice, and Katie figures out what’s actually stopping her from getting out there. See ya, don't do anything I would do!

Danny Polishchuk joins Ari to talk about a Laos trip that gets chaotic fast — from sketchy two thousand dollar tea scams and dangerous tourist traps to smoking opium in the jungle and waking up seriously sick. Danny breaks down contracting dengue fever, being stuck in bed for a week, and tracking down an Australian doctor when things got real. ລາກ່ອນ

Ari Shaffir and comedian Punkie Johnson get into the wild experiences of Jamaica — loud parties, good weed, nonstop drinking, floating down rivers, rafting adventures, massages, and figuring out how far is too far when you’re on vacation. Punkie shares her travel must-dos, packing mistakes to avoid, TSA survival tips, and why every trip needs one person who actually knows what the hell is going on. Mi Gaan!

Bret Ernst joins Ari Shaffir on You Be Trippin’ to talk about traveling through Australia, doing international comedy festivals, and performing stand-up comedy overseas. Bret shares stories about Aussie comedy crowds, drinking at shows, traveling with locals, walkabouts, Vegemite, learning Australian slang, and hanging with adult film stars while on tour. They also get into travel regrets, missed opportunities, cultural differences, and what Bret wishes he’d done differently while exploring Australia. A comedy travel podcast packed with stand-up stories, culture shock, and life on the road. Hoo roo!

On this episode of You Be Trippin, Che Durena takes Ari Shaffir deep into Japan—and not the tourist brochure version. With the help of the coolest local guide, Che bounces between underground Japanese wrestling matches, late-night neighborhood bars, and Tokyo Drift–level illegal car meetups. By day, Che soaks in the culture. By night, he learns about Japan’s niche nightlife, including a place where you can rent a “Japanese girlfriend” experience, and a seven-story adult store packed with toys and figurines. Through all of it, Che eats the best food of his entire life. Sayonara!

On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Ari links up with comedian Iain Stirling about his time in Copenhagen. They talk about biking the city like locals and chasing down incredible food. They swap stories about getting a little too trippy abroad, bond over music and football, and dive into one of the wildest experiential dining nights of their lives. Plus, they explore the legendary, free-spirited neighborhood of Christiania. Farvel!

On this week of You Be Trippin' Tom Papa takes Ari to Dubai! they explore strict airspace rules, hotel club scenes, and performing under censorship—plus some passport drama. In Beirut, Tom visits former battle zones and a car bomb memorial, diving into Lebanon’s complex history and vibrant nightlife. مع السلامة

This week on You Be Trippin’, Ari Shaffir sits down with certified liability Ian Fidance to break down Ian’s 23rd birthday trip to Montreal. They get into the blackout road trip, public pissing while eating poutine, questionable driving decisions, and begging his mom for money after falling in love with a stripper. It’s sloppy. It’s chaotic. It’s what happens when 23-year-olds get passports and no supervision. À prochaine.

This week on You Be Trippin’, Ari Shaffir talks with Giulio Gallarotti about his surprisingly unforgettable trip to Iraq. From convincing his girlfriend Iraq is chill to flying there alone, Giulio dives into funny run-ins with Iraqi soldiers, mystery taxi drivers, checkpoint pranks, and the shock of how welcoming—and happy—the people are. He explores ancient Ur, visits the stunning Al Abbas Holy Shrine, camps in the wetlands with water buffalo, and even takes a questionable souvenir from Saddam’s palace. It’s a story about culture, chaos, unbelievable food, and why Iraq might just be for everyone. مع السلامة!

On this episode of You Be Trippin’, host Ari Shaffir sits down with comedian Brendan Sagalow to break down his trip to Fiji to visit his girlfriend. Brendan talks about the long flight anxiety, beach clubs, jetskiing out to snorkel, and discovering what Fiji is actually like once you get there. Along the way Ari and Brendan go off the rails about stereotypes, planes, whether Rob Lowe is actually cool, relapsing on St. Patty’s, and even arguing during a fire show. Moce!

On this week's episode of You Be Trippin, Ari Matti sits down with Ari Shaffir to talk about his upcoming 6+ month backpacking trip from Mexico through Central and South America, hitting Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and beyond. They get into everything from his route and packing list to the chicharrón, carne, and cuy he can't wait to try, plus all the extracurriculars and nightlife he's got planned along the way. Shaffir breaks down what's actually got him nervous while Matti does his absolute best to hold the interview together and fails. ¡Hasta pronto!

On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Ari Shaffir returns from his 7 month backpacking trip through Central and South America with insane stories and more hair. Tom Segura interviews Ari about his route from Mexico to Brazil. Along the way, Ari gets himself into a sketchy situation on Colombia, refused entry into Nicaragua, and cleansed of a curse in Peru. Tom and Ari also share a big announcement! Salud!

Ari Shaffir is joined by the always-quick, always-quirky Mark Normand for a wild ride through Mexico on this week’s You Be Trippin’. From the chaos of Matamoros—complete with hooker bars, cockfights, and a truly unhinged donkey show—to a hilariously disturbing story involving one of Mark’s friends, things escalate fast. Mark then shifts gears to Mexico City with his wife, diving into incredible food, floating canals, live comedy shows, and even a parasite scare. The adventure continues in Guadalajara with a visit to Frida Kahlo’s house, plus lucha libre, midget wrestling, and all the cultural curveballs you’d expect. They wrap it up with future travel dreams, road wisdom, and why traveling comics are just built different.