Fidelity (with Erik Griffin)

This week’s theme: “Fidelity.” A man learns some harsh truths about his wife, a zoo makes some changes and a scofflaw tries to start a new life.    Special Guest Contributor Erik Griffin is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor. You’ve seen him on “Workaholics,” “I’m Dying Up Here,” “Bob’s Burgers…

Ambition (with Chelsea Pope)

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 perfo…

Strategy (with Amanda Sitko)

This week’s theme: “Strategy.” A pair of ad execs play hardball, a step-daughter has trouble facing reality, and two fisherman can’t get any nibbles. Special Guest Contributor Amanda Sitko is an actress, writer and longtime improviser. You may have seen her onstage at the Upright Citizens Brigade …

Fear (with Nicole Aimée Schreiber)

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 D…

Armageddon (with Carl Tart)

This week’s theme: “Armageddon.” A group of scientists try to save the world, an NFL legend shakes up a family, and a teacher bites off more than he can chew.     Special Guest Contributor Carl Tart is an actor and writer. You may have seen his work on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Kenan,” “Mad TV,” and …

Disinformation (with Christine Medrano)

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…

Originality (with Raphael Chestang)

This week’s theme: “Originality.” A woman struggles with a man’s lack of class, two brothers have a difficult relationship with their father, and a guy’s totally original ideas seem a bit familiar.      Special Guest Contributor Raphael Chestang is a writer, actor and comedian. You may have seen h…

Deception (with Katie Marovitch)

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 Colle…

Big Things Are Coming (with Producer Andy)

Host Ari and Producer Andy will be returning soon with new episodes and more! Stay with us and be sure to rate and review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/this-is-americans-live/id1572216667?uo=4 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Interviews Part 3 (Max Koch/Phillip Wilburn/John Milhiser)

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,” “J…