The Arlington Drafthouse Podcast
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsPetey Steele and Elena Torres host the Drafthouse Official Podcast interviewing national headliners and local comics about every day life and comedy.
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Episodes
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast 131 with Patty Mata
February 26, 2024 22:04 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBPatty Mata, one of D.C.'s newest and uprising comedians, shares stories about her life. As well as speaking to Elena Torres and Petey Steel about her comedic journey.
Poadcast Episode 130 with Randoloph Terrance
November 02, 2023 20:40 - 1 hour - 55 MBHosted by Elena Torres and Peter Steele, well, they interview one of our frequent comic, Randolph Terrance!
Podcast Episode 129 with the crew of Hollywood All-Stars: Dante, KiKi and DoBoy!!
October 19, 2023 20:07 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBElena and Petey have a party with Dante Chang, Kiki Yeung and DoBoy talk about fast food, LA comedy drama and TikTok. Check it out Performing LIVE on October 27th-28th, 2023 For Tickets Click Here
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast 128 with Francisco Ramos and Carlos Santos
September 20, 2023 19:45 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBElena and Petey talk with Francisco Ramos and Carlos Santos about bi-lingual comedy, writer's strike and wedding drama. Tune in for the T. Also they are preforming live here at the Arlington Drafthouse September 20-21st!! Get your tickets now!! https://linktr.ee/Drafthouse
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast Episode 127 with Remy Kassimir
August 28, 2023 19:44 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBPetey and Elena sit down with Remy Kassimir to talk about everything from weed, to the female orgasm to the female orgasm while on weed. Check it out!
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast Episode 126 with Myq Kaplan
June 06, 2023 18:41 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBComedian Myq Kaplan and Elena sit down for a great episode where they cover everything from polygamy, changing comedy career trajectories, are one man shows stand up? And many other important questions. Listen and come see Myq headline the drafthouse on July 6 - 8th. Arlington Drafthouse
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast Episode 125 with Jessica Michelle Singleton
May 05, 2023 18:41 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBPetey and Elena talk with Jessica Michelle Singleton about pandemic survival, why their generation is best, white trash upbringings and Alaska!
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast 124 with Steven Ho and Dante Chang
April 21, 2023 21:34 - 38 minutes - 34.7 MBPetey and Elena talk to comedian and tik tok sensation Steven Ho about online fame, bad sets and how comedy compares to the ER. --
Arlington Drafthouse Podcast Episode 123 with T. Murph
April 03, 2023 18:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAfter a hiatus we are back!!! Petey and Elena sit down with T. Murph to discuss coming up in the Chicago comedy scene, the difference between comedy then and now, and the dynamics of taking a joke. Enjoy!!!!
Counter Currents Episode 122 with James Mattern
May 31, 2022 20:33 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOn Counter Currents this week, Petey goes solo while Elena recuperates from him and speaks with NYC Commissioner of Comedy James Mattern about important things such as the fleeting nature of success in comedy, Lee Roth vs. Hagar, and James’ new album, The Check Spot, dropping everywhere on 6/3!!! Tune in
Counter Currents Episode 121 with Jamie Benedi and Nicole Walkow
March 22, 2022 17:28 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBElena and Petey bring on DC comedians Jamie Benedi and Nicole Walkow. We talk about Jamie's now book, getting oldand bombing. It's a party, you should listen!! #countercurrentsdc #arlingtondrafthouse #comedy #dc #arlington #va #dmc #md #standup #podcast
Counter Currents Episode 120 with Simone
February 02, 2022 22:03 - 49 minutes - 44.7 MBElena and Petey talk to their long time friend Simone about his new comedy special, single comedy vs married comedy and hitting on Ivanka. Check it out!!!
Counter Currents Episode 119 with Barry Brewer Jr
December 27, 2021 19:03 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBElena, Petey and Barry Brewer Jr. discuss Chicago, learning the art of comedy in black churches and parenthood.
Counter Currents Episode 118 with Winston Hodges
December 14, 2021 22:57 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MBPetey and Elena break bread with Winston Hodges about comedy travel road rage, grief and loss, comedic healing, why the hosts thought Winston hated them at first, and Winston’s first viewing experience of Petey Steele.
Counter Currents Episode 117 with Taylor Williamson
November 09, 2021 00:45 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBElena and Petey sit down with Taylor Williamson and discuss hot button issues like: is his dog ugly or cute? What makes a dog ugly or cute? Is there such a thing as an ugly dog? You guys decide...... #taylorwilliamson #arlingtondrafthouse #podcast #countercurrents #agt #nbc
Counter Currents Episode 116 with Nathan Luft
October 08, 2021 22:11 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBOn Episode 116 Petey and Elena sit down with Nathan Luft, we talk about starting comedy together, crafting the perfect joke and putting show dates in calendars. Check it out! --
Counter Currents Episode 115 with Todd Fleming
October 08, 2021 22:09 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBOn episode 115 Elena and Petey talk to Todd Fleming about what’s harder: teaching PE or doing stand up? Only one way to find out and that’s to listen. --
Counter Currents Episode 114 with Alex Edelman
August 10, 2021 18:51 - 25 minutes - 20.5 MBPetey and Elena meet up with Alex Edelman to talk about LA, marriage, the water system in Mexico City, come to think of it, what didn't we talk about?! Tune in and follow us!!!
Counter Currents Episode 113 with Maddy Brannon
July 24, 2021 19:37 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBElena and Petey talk to local comedian Maddy Brannon about engineering, Pennsylvania and laugh non stop. Check it out and make sure to follow us everywhere for the latest with touring and local comics!!!
Counter Currents Episode 112 with Tommy Sinbazo
July 05, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBLong-time Baltimore comedy legend Tommy Sinbazo sits down with the CC Riders to talk about LARPing, Ralphie May, his upcoming Hulu special, reinventing himself over his long career and marketing oneself in comedy. Mad gems.....
Counter Currents Episode 111 with Rahmein Mostafavi
June 20, 2021 20:27 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBPetey and Elena get together with local comic/producer extraordinaire Rahmein Mostafavi to discuss post-Covid comedy, health foods, Core Power Yoga, Only Fans and the intersectionality of these topics.
Counter Currents Episode 110 with Chris Alan
June 11, 2021 18:28 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBPetey and Elena sit down with Chris Alan to discuss comedy mentorship, religion, Mexico and gags. Join in!!
Counter Currents Episode 109 with Mike Brown
May 17, 2021 20:05 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBElena and Petey bring DC Comedy household name Mike Brown. We talk about big time screw ups, masks and vasectomys. Check it out!!!
Counter Currents Episode 107 with Dante Chang
April 26, 2021 21:09 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBPetey and Elena sit down with DMV native Dante Chang!!! We talk about crazy poker games, going too far and much more. Check it out!!
Counter Currents Episode 106 with Francisco Ramos and Fabrizio Copano
April 05, 2021 19:22 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBPetey and Elena sit down with Francisco Ramos and Fabrizio Copano to discuss international comedy, post-pandemic comedy and comedy en Español!!! Tune it!!!
Counter Currents Episode 105 with Jack Coleman
March 20, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBPetey and Elena get together with longtime friend and top booker in DC Comedy, Jack Coleman, for a raucous discussion about what it takes to make it big (i.e. make it on a Capital Laughs show) in comedy, along with Zoom shows and definitely Alabama. Delight it in!!!
Counter Currents Episode 104 with Brittany Carney
February 26, 2021 20:44 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIn this segment, Petey and Elena speak with rising NY Star, formerly based in DC, Brittany Carney to talk about making "the move" in the pandemic, and Petey and Brittany's missed connection in Chi-Town. Tune in and follow us everywhere!!!
Counter Currents Episode 103 with Benjy Himmelfarb
February 10, 2021 23:34 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBElena and Petey sit down with DC turned NY comic Benjy Himmelfarb. They talk about almond milk, good lighting and Jewish lasers. Check it out and make sure to follow!!!
Counter Currents Episode 102 with Cort McCown
January 26, 2021 18:51 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBPetey and Elena sit down on Inauguration Day with comedian Cort McCown. We talk about the day, Petey finally gets schooled on 80's movies and we all find inspiration. Check it out!!
Counter Currents Episode 101 with Three Guys On Randolph and Andy
January 11, 2021 00:31 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBPetey and Elena get together during the first episode of the next hundred to talk with colleagues, mentors and Drafthouse Comedy Superheros Randolph Terrance and Andy Kline to discuss pandemic barbering, the closing and history of the DC location and losts of other important items. Start the year off right!!!
Counter Currents Episode 100 with Adam Ferrara!!!!
December 15, 2020 02:15 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBPetey and Elena ring in their centennial episode with star Adam Ferrara as they get down to business about preparedness, marriage, parenthood and Ted Bundy!!! Check it out!!! #adamferrara #arlingtondrafthouse #rescueme #fx #showtime #comedycentral #jamescorden #live #podcast #comedy
Counter Currents Episode 99 with Elena and Petey
December 11, 2020 21:19 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode, the conversation between Elena and Petey was so good that we don't even remember what we discussed, so you'll have to tune in!!!
Counter Currents Episode 98 with Caitlin McDevitt
November 22, 2020 23:43 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week, the Duo of Dynamo breaks bread with local comic Caitlin McDevitt about religion in Idaho, stock options,cattle and other sundries. Also comedy!!! Don't forget to follow us on Podbean for the newest episodes!!!
Counter Currents Episode 97 with Jenny Questell
November 03, 2020 18:15 - 54 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this episode Petey and Elena sit down with comedianne Jenny Questell about bachelorette, dating DJs and being theater nerds. You don't wanna miss this one!!!
Counter Currents Episode 96 with Mike Kurtz
October 08, 2020 18:19 - 56 minutes - 21.9 MBPetey and Elena sit down with their token Cry Baby, Mike Kurtz, to talk about DC's new hottest comedy show, the prospect of outdoor shows, and P.G. County. Tune in!!!!!
Counter Currents Episode 95 with Paris Sashay
September 27, 2020 17:03 - 47 minutes - 18.4 MBPetey and Elena meet up with DC legend Paris Sashay to talk about her meteoric rise to comedy success from her hometown across the national circuit. Lots of gems shared in this one for all up-and-comers
Counter Currents Episode 94 with Franqi French
September 15, 2020 21:08 - 1 hour - 28 MBStrap in for one hell of an episode this week with friend of the podcast Franqi French!!! Petey and Elena talk about her winning stand up NBC, the Corona aftermath and how to come out on top no matter what. Check it out!
Counter Currents Episode 93 with Petey and Elena
September 03, 2020 21:41 - 39 minutes - 15.2 MBPetey and Elena go solo on this one to cancel cancel culture. Elena talks about working for Ellen, we mention some past guests who have gotten in hot water and cause some controversy. Check it out!
Counter Currents Episode 92 with Ross Benoit
August 27, 2020 23:09 - 56 minutes - 22 MBThis week Petey and Elena talk to DC's own Ross Benoit about the slow crawl back to comedyin times of covid but more importantly about our lists of comedians we dont like. Tune in, its juicy!!!
Counter Currents Episode 91 with Jacob Williams
July 16, 2020 21:21 - 45 minutes - 17.8 MBElena and Petey are back on Zoom with second time guest Jacob Williams!!!! We talk about Wild n' Out, pandemic partners and the truth about shy comedians. Check it out!
Counter Currents Episode 90 with Jack Thriller
June 29, 2020 21:04 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBYour favorite duo is back bay bee!!!! This time on zoom with guest Jack Thriller. We talk about post pandemic comedy, getting advice from Martin Lawrence and most importantly: our feelings on polygamy. Check it out!! Video version on Drafthouse Comedy YouTube Facebook Instagram
CC Episode 89 with Petey and Elena
March 21, 2020 20:32 - 40 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this new school quarantined world, Petey and Elena discuss THE END OF THE WORLD!!
Counter Currents Episode 88 with Arlington Headliner Rhys Darby
March 11, 2020 19:34 - 24 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode Elena flies solo but has some cool accents to back her up. Rhys Darby and Steve Wrigley talk about the New Zealand comedy scene, the right recipe for a good comedy show and local comedian Jared Stern sounds American....
CC Episode 86 with the Squad and Sonia
March 04, 2020 01:43 - 37 minutes - 55.3 MBThis week Petey and Elena have their best guest yet, Elena's two month old daughter: Sonia. Listen as she sleeps through Petey and Elena discussing New Year's resolutions and then start crying when they talk polotics.
CC Episode 87 with Arlington Headliner and crew, Michael Ian Black
March 04, 2020 01:24 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBElena was occupied this weekend, but Petey did the right thing and carried the torch with Jelani Wills, Kasha Patel and Michael Ian Black. We talk in length about leap years, The State, comedy business, science and nutrition....The basics....
Counter Currents Episode 85 with Arlington Headliner Josh Wolf
February 17, 2020 20:08 - 30 minutes - 43.9 MBElena flys solo with the help of Pete Bladel and TJ Ferguson while they talk to Arlington Drafthouse headliner Josh Wolf. They discuss everything from mesh tank tops, mini vans and most importantl: baby poop. Enjoy!!
CC Episode 84 with Allen Strickland Williams
February 14, 2020 23:21 - 19 minutes - 14.7 MBPetey and Elena get teal with Allen Strickland Williams about apperance, LA, life and other most awesome stuff. Tune in!!!
CC Episode 83 with Moses Storm
January 28, 2020 23:17 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MBOn Elena's first episode back from maternity leave she and Petey talk to comedian Moses Storm about his far from average upbringing. It involves religious cults, romance, laughter, struggles and how videotapes save lives. Check it out!!!!
CC Episode 82 with Rahmein Mostafavi
January 22, 2020 23:52 - 32 minutes - 24.2 MBIn the final episode of Elena's maternity leave, Petey Steele matches minds with Rahmein Mostafavi and issues that the two of them have in common like comics getting a fair wage, rectal thermometers and growing up Iranian. Wake up!!
CC Epsiode 81 with Rae Sanni and Cerrome Russell!!
January 13, 2020 21:31 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn one of the first of few Elena-less installments, Petey talks with Rae Sanni and Cerrome Russell about pressing matters such as brewery performances and the transferability of porn skills to rap acumen. We also discuss our favorite comedic bombs!!!