Happy Half Hour

Scotch with Brett Erlich

January 29, 2021 17:14 - 50 minutes

Talking Twitch predictions, Japanese whisky, China's new high-risk COVID-19 testing method that goes up the scuttlebutt (if you catch my drift), Trump's "Office of the Former President," and Costco cutting ties with a coconut water company over monkey labor practices? Plus, Brett and wife after dark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Champagne and Beer with Brooke Marks

January 22, 2021 18:54 - 2 hours

It's the "OMG he's not in Power" Hour! Brett and Brooke struggle to open corkless champagne bottles, listen to Macklemore's non-freestyle "Trump's Gone" freestyle, complete Brett and Brooke’s homemade power hour playlist, read some news, and so much more! Seriously, it is a crazy power hour, it has been a crazy four years - just drink up and have some fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rum Day with Brett Erlich

January 15, 2021 18:03 - 2 hours

Happy Friday everyone, it is December 46th, 2020, because everything is still awful in the world and it feels like 2020. On this week’s Happy Half Hour we have Brett's super-secret rum drink recipe, Glenn Beck spews faux intellectualism on censorship, and hackers archive all of Parler’s posts with location data included! Plus, Brett produces clips for the Main Show live, Susan Collins' fear of Iranians taking over the Capitol, and old Dan Harmon/Justin Roiland stories. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

"Touch of Evil Punch" with the TYT Chair

January 08, 2021 17:02 - 2 hours

Brett chats about the goals of the new Happy Half Hour format on Twitch, the technical difficulties producing TYT this week, and how to produce a live news show when an insurrection is happening on Capitol Hill. In news of the weird, Sultry Werner Herzog robs a sandcastle bank, the CIA takes on a new minimalist techno rebrand, and a behind the scenes look at how the producers of Borat Subsequent Movie Film pulled off their scene with Rudy Giuliani. Plus, Brett's unfiltered reactions to the ne...

Happy Half Hour with Judith Benezra

December 18, 2020 17:23 - 40 minutes

TYT's Head of Programming, Judith Benezra joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour! Listen to Judith's glamorous Hollywood stories: Captain Kirk, Razzies, Carmen Electra, oh my! Also, listen to Tom Cruise chew out his crew for not wearing masks. Smokey Robinson's mispronunciation of Chanukah has gone viral. Dan Crenshaw's makes an utterly embarrassing 'Georgia Reloaded' video. And is this Burberry boob shirt that costs $300 hot or not? Guest: Judith Benezra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Wine with Brooke Marks

December 11, 2020 17:38 - 33 minutes

What advice do people have for living with a significant others during quarantine? Wrong answers only! Shepard Smith considers that fact that aliens could be communicating with humans. Also, KFC premieres a horny Colonel Sanders movie with Mario Lopez and Lifetime. This isn't the first time sexy Colonel Sanders has made the rounds. Finally, Congress passes a Tiger King Law! Guest: Brooke Marks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Half Hour with Brian Parise

December 04, 2020 16:46 - 26 minutes

Comedian Brian Parise joins Happy Half Hour! Check out his new album ‘Last Wishes’. How is Brian staying safe and sane mid-pandemic? Also, what’s the real story about the mysterious monoliths popping up around the world? We may have an answer! And meet Donald Trump’s new spokesperson, Catturd. Burn anything by sending to the 2020 Dumpster Fire. Yes, it’s an actual dumpster fire. Guest: Brian Parise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Half Hour with Aisha Tyler

November 20, 2020 17:35 - 31 minutes

Actor and comedian from Criminal Minds, Archer, and all kinds of all shows, Aisha Tyler joins Happy Half Hour. She talks about her own alcohol brand, Courage + Stone. Watch White gang called the 'Proud Boys’ perform their initiation ceremony — it's absolutely ridiculous! Charlie Kirk gives a coked out rant about Thanksgiving. Karen gets dragged out of a bar by her husband after screaming nonsense. Also, poor Anthony tries fill out an electoral college map for school, but then his crazed OANN ...

Happy Half Hour with Kylie Brakeman

November 13, 2020 17:41 - 30 minutes

Comedian Kylie Brakeman joins Happy Half Hour! How are we continuing to Safe & Sane during a pandemic? Try secret Santa but with food delivery services! Who unloaded on Ted Cruz’s face?! Laura Ingraham launches a new sketch comedy segment on Fox News. The Trump campaign can’t spell Georgia. Also, conservative TikTok-ers want to pick a state and take it over. Furries take over Rudy Giuliani’s Four Season’s press conference. Kenneth Copeland proves demons exist. Finally, Trump’s spiritual advis...

Sangria with Jason Carter

October 30, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes

Jason Carter joins Happy Half Hour with sangria from Publix. Poop and pimple-popping are keeping everyone safe and sane during quarantine. RIP Quibi. In Kazakhstan, there’s pre-Borat and post-Borat. Kim Kardashian totally misread the room for her 40th birthday. Tall apple pies with a tip, glands, and nuts?! Can you tell if someone is a Trump or Biden supporter based on the contents of their refrigerator? And Jon Stewart is returning! Guest: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Wine with Mark Thompson

October 23, 2020 15:52 - 37 minutes

TYT OG Mark Thompson joins Happy Half Hour with wine. AOC’s ‘Among Us’ Twitch stream is one of many ways our audience is staying safe and sane. Also, desperate Lindsey Graham begs for money because no one likes him. And listen to what this Trump supporter says when asked what Trump has done for him. Rudy Giuliani was caught with a seemingly young girl doing weird stuff in the new movie 'Borat 2’. Tiffany Trump gives a train wreck of a speech to LGBT+ community. Finally, who’s the better dance...

Happy Half Hour with Phil Iscove

October 16, 2020 16:19 - 36 minutes

‘Sleepy Hollow’ Co-Creator joins Happy Half Hour! What are the best ways to safe and sane right now? We don’t know, but here’s what everyone's doing. Australian politician, Will Fowles delivered a 90 second speech borrowing lines from fictional West Wing's Jed Bartlet, played by Martin Sheen. Also a priest was caught ‘filming himself having sex with two dominatrices on a church alter’. Watch this man get forced into marriage on the job at Target. Finally, Eric Trump loses his mind during an i...

Happy Half Hour with Calise Hawkins

October 09, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes

Comedian Calise Hawkins joins Happy Half Hour. Trump has inevitably gets coronavirus, what more could happen? What is the life of a flying turtle like? CNN Reporter Joe Johns gets ambushed by a raccoon while updating America on the president’s condition. A sex robot changes it’s mind? Students struggle to pay for textbooks, listen to what their professor did next. Check out the Biden Beauty website, 'Beat Your Face, Beat Out Trump’. Finally, a family at a mini-zoo taunts a baboon and suffers ...

Happy Half Hour with Eddie Pepitone

October 02, 2020 16:35 - 29 minutes

Comedian Eddie Pepitone joins Happy Half Hour with Brett Erlich. Eddie tells us about his comedy special ‘For the Masses’. When is the world going end, like actually? How do you safe and sane after that first presidential debate? Underwear wants to become interwear on Betsy Devos’ nephew. This Hercules statue keeps losing its penis. Donald Trump Jr. probably did lines of coke, filmed himself, and posted THIS Trump 2020 ad! Guest: Eddie Pepitone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Sapporo with Ravi Patel

September 25, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes

Actor and comedian, Ravi Patel joins Happy Half Hour with Sapporo. Ravi talks about his HBO Max show ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ based on his big questions and time from therapy. Japanese public schools are wild! What are the major differences between the US and Japan in terms of public education and lifestyle? Triathlete goes the wrong way during the race and the runner behind him shows incredible sportsmanship. Karen calls about a rowdy toddler pool party. Guest: Ravi Patel Hosted on Acast. See...

Sapporo with Ravi Patel

September 25, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes - 67 MB

Actor and comedian, Ravi Patel joins Happy Half Hour with Sapporo. Ravi talks about his HBO Max show ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ based on his big questions and time from therapy. Japanese public schools are wild! What are the major differences between the US and Japan in terms of public education and lifestyle? Triathlete goes the wrong way during the race and the runner behind him shows incredible sportsmanship. Karen calls about a rowdy toddler pool party. Guest: Ravi Patel See acast.com/...

Moscow Mules with Moczy

September 18, 2020 16:00 - 36 minutes

Twitch streamer, Moczy drinks Moscow Mules on Happy Half Hour. Mom turns off the internet to help her son focus on online classes. Dress up as Karen for Halloween with Karen masks and wigs. Karens fight each other for dominance in a yarn store. Crazy maskless man gets thrown out of Disney World, yelling a ‘A Bug’s Life’ quotes. Boomer rocks out to golfing sounds. WTF is happening here? What does Captain America’s penis look like? Guest: Moczy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Happy Half Hour with Judah Friedlander

September 11, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes

Standup comedian Judah Friedlander joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour. Judah discusses his new Netflix comedian special. Right-wing propaganda YouTuber drools over hot Republicans. Which party is better looking? Republicans or Democrats? Many boats sink at the Trump boat parade. And a gender reveal party sparks a massive wildfire in California. Guest: Judah Friedlander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Half Hour with Michael Shure

September 04, 2020 19:00 - 32 minutes

Epic Politics Man, Michael Shure joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour! Someone replaced Walgreens' ‘W’ with Al Green. You can’t unsee that — you’re welcome. Michael celebrates National Record Store Day. What happens when you tell a cop they have a small dick? ‘Godly Man’ loses it in an Alaska Walmart over masks. Sex is saving the US Postal Service. Japan develops a flying car. Science for win! Guest: Michael Shure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Negronis with Brooke Marks

August 28, 2020 21:11 - 37 minutes

Brett Erlich shares some Happy Half Hour facts. What’s Simon Simonson of Simon Simonson Signs doing? TYT fans have taken on a new challenge! Criminals steal an ATM using a bulldozer. Karen gets picked up by her bleached hair for not wearing a mask. Kimberly Guilfoyle screams fascist America. Chad creates a man bikini called a Brokini! Brett & Brooke do a Tik Tok finger challenge. Guest: Brooke Marks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moscow Mule with Aishwarya Nag-Choudhury

August 21, 2020 19:06 - 37 minutes

TYT’s Associate Producer, Aishwarya Nag-Choudhury joins Brett Erlich with Moscow Mules. How is Aishwarya staying safe & sane? Marianne Williamson bizarrely roasts the DNC. And check out more weird DNC moments. Imagine trying to explain Skype to Noam Chomsky - Aishwarya had to! And Brett unboxes PC Builder, Artesian Builds! Guest: Aishwarya Nag-Choudhury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York Sour with Craig Lowery

August 07, 2020 16:32 - 24 minutes

TYT’s Craig Lowery joins Brett Erlich with a New York Sour on Happy Half Hour! What movies are you watching over and over again? Everything in the world is now made out of cake! Even vegetables and dead bodies. Appetizing or crappetizing? Shazam for spiders is now a thing. And a new discovery finds this species has ‘penis with a heart’. Thanks, I hate it. Guest: Craig Lowery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gin & Tonic with Bart Kyle

July 31, 2020 15:47 - 32 minutes

TYT’s Bart Kyle joins Brett Erlich with gin & tonic on Happy Half Hour! Bart has a podcast called 'Tao of 205’. Is Ohio’s state capital getting named after Guy Fieri? What a time to be alive. Karens Unmasked Remix with the super-mixer himself, Bart Kyle. Kim Jong Un McDonalds Commercial?! WTF is happening here? Guest: Bart Kyle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iron City with Nick Marzock

July 25, 2020 16:31 - 39 minutes

Songwriter, and Composer Nick Marzock joins Brett Erich on Happy Half Hour! Stay safe! Stay sane! Writing music. Necessity: The MOFU of Invention. Superman likes to build computers. Thank you momma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Miller High Life with Edwin Umaña

July 17, 2020 22:03 - 39 minutes

TYT staffer Edwin Umaña joins Brett Erich on Happy Half Hour! Stay safe! Stay sane! TYT BTS: Show Pilots, Guest Personalities. Thanks I hate it. Thank You for Exisitng. Ivanka's Goya Endorsement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Special Half Hour with Madeleine Smithberg

July 10, 2020 22:14 - 35 minutes

Co-Creator of The Daily Show, Madeleine Smithberg joins Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour! We cheers to her impressive career and she shares Brett’s origin story. WTF is Kanye running for president? Kanye envisions a White House organizational model based on the secret country of Wakanda in the Black Panther. And sneaker policy could be on the horizon. Why is a public official encouraging oral sex during a pandemic? This creative parent punishes their kid with a Fortnite dance. Guest: Madelein...

Sangrias with Jason Carter

July 03, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes

Jason Carter joins Brett Erich on Happy Half Hour! Jason's drinking Sangrias and Brett's drinking Moscow Mules. How is Jason staying safe and staying sane during quarantine? This woman cant' figure out how to put gas in her car. You can buy a dog for $75,000, but all it does is dance. Thanks, i hate it. How do you explain coronavirus to conspiracy theorists? Guest: Jason Carter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blood Orange Negroni w/ Nando Vila

June 26, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes

Nando Vila joins Happy Half Hour drinking blood orange negroni. Nando talks about his ‘Entourage' podcast called ‘Let’s Pod It Out’: A Podcast About Entourage. Pro-Trump Karen loses her mind over masks in a cringe rant to a city council. Dave Rubins freaks out on Twitter over Sesame Street. What will ‘Aunt Jemima’ pancake syrup now be called? A gym in California launches completely enclosed workout pods that unfortunately have a limited supply of oxygen. Guest: Nando Vila Hosted on Acast. Se...

Moscow Mules with Brett's Wife

June 12, 2020 21:45 - 32 minutes

Brett’s Wife kinda mysteriously joins the TYT family with Moscow Mules. How is Brett’s Wife staying safe & sane while sharing a house with Brett? Let’s go Globeshotting! Netflix owns the US government with a Space Force copyright. In Australia, people are confusing Gin and hand sanitizer. In Hollywood, social distancing guidelines require CGI sex scene simulators. And check out these incredible TikTok’s you haven’t seen yet! Guest: Brett’s Wife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Vodka w/ Agave with Aida Rodriguez

June 05, 2020 21:27 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MB

How is Aida staying safe and staying sane? ‘2020 Vision’ has us gouging our eyes out. Here’s the REAL good news —people are stupid. Out-of-touch influencer & Washington Examiner employee deletes her account after Aida exposes her for pretending to care about the protests. Meghan McCain gets roasted after being called out in real time. K-Pop is taking over & saving lives! Constituent drops his mic in an epic statement during LA Police Commission Town-Roast. Guest: Aida Rodriguez ...

French 75 with Francesca Fiorentini

May 29, 2020 16:57 - 33 minutes

Francesca Fiorentini joins Happy Half Hour, drinking a French 75 from her Downton Abbey cookbook. How is Francesca staying sane during quarantine? Finally, Eric Trump’s origin story is explained. Also, priests are using super soakers to baptizing babies. Meet some totally normal people: White men owning the libs by cocking guns at their cocks & the ‘Karens’ very own Statue Of Liberty that’s terrorizing the internet. Guest: Francesca Fiorentini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Beer with Rick Strom

May 22, 2020 16:43 - 22 minutes

TYT Sports's Rick Strom joins us on Happy Half Hour! How are we staying safe & sane? Laugh at some epic 'Last Dance' memes. Rick Strom is now engaged! So we put him to the test by playing a game called 'Should Rick Have Kids?'. Play along and find out if you should have kids. The best ever of the week comes out of Long Island, NY where officials explain the dangers of touching other people's balls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mom’s Beer with Emma Vigeland

May 15, 2020 16:36 - 38 minutes

Rebel HQ host Emma Vigeland joins Happy Half Hour with her mom’s beer. We are all still trying to stay safe & stay sane but what do you when are living with family or dealing with people who break the few quarantine laws? Twitter’s making WFH decision & Twin Peaks director gives WFH weather reports. Elon Musk was exposed by a google image search. In Washington D.C., a restaurant uses ridiculous theatrics to reopen. It’s time to explore the patri-anarchy with Doja Cat. And check out the latest...

Margaritas with Brett's Wife

May 08, 2020 20:51 - 37 minutes

Brett’s wife joins Brett with margaritas on Happy Half Hour! Nature has made a bounce back while we are sheltering in-place. Wild sheep takeover a city & badgers are doing people things. Who needs people? Memes are targeting us. How do women and men really shop in the grocery stores? Little girl writes song called ‘I Wonder What’s Inside Your Butthole?’ Meet the male Karen. And finally, Brett’s Wife cuts Brett’s hair. Guest: Brett’s Wife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Hard Kombucha with Jayar Jackson

May 01, 2020 15:30 - 30 minutes

TYT producer & host Jayar Jackson drinks Hard Kombucha with Brett Erlich on Happy Half Hour! They ponder the ethics of letting your kids win. What’s the most stir crazy thing you’ve done during social distancing? Man gives himself a tattoo a day in lockdown — but he’s running out of skin! A woman fights of coronavirus with sperm smoothies. Is this real life? Jayar and Brett show off bad manors as they make fun of celebrity houses. Guest: Jayar Jackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Dirty Martinis with Ana Kasparian

April 25, 2020 01:22 - 49 minutes

Ana Kasparian & Brett Erlich share GOOD NEWS with some dirty martinis on Happy Half Hour! Unwind with us after a long week! Ana's dog, Charlie faces off against other cute dogs. Which dog is better? Listen to these videos and try to explain to us WTF is happening here! Senator Mark Warner copes with COVID stress by making TUNA MELTS?! Trump supporter protesting the lockdowns over her gray roots gets brilliantly trolled by a true investigative journalist! Guest: Ana Kasparian Hosted on Acast....

Social Distancing with John Iadarola

April 17, 2020 23:52 - 33 minutes

John Iadarola joins Happy Half Hour at a socially acceptable distance. Pornhub launches HILARIOUS satirical site that reminds people to wash their hands. It's called Scrubhub! John Iadarola's climate change documentary series True North returns to TYT Network. Quarantine has sparked a booming industry, tiny pet museums. Head on over to colornames.org, and your creativity may be rewarded with a color officially named by you. And learn these equally important science stories all with facts you ...

We're Back with Brett's Wife

April 10, 2020 21:04 - 36 minutes

Brett’s wife joins Happy Half Hour! | John Krasinski has a happy news show | Bitter Brett hates Italians singing in quarantine | So Bad, It's Good: Rona Edition | Bears: They're Just like Us (Panda Sex) | Appetizing or Crappetizing: Kink Edition | Arnold Schwarzenegger in quarantine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cherry Coke & Whiskey with John Iadarola

March 06, 2020 20:59 - 38 minutes - 70 MB

100-Meter Long Pizza… appetizing or crappetizing? | Democratic candidate obituaries & poems remembering political dropouts. | Jun’s Kitchen makes dinner for cats! What the f*** is happening here? | John Iadarola answers all your questions. Guest: John Iadarola See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manhattans with Sam Morril

February 21, 2020 18:26 - 30 minutes

Manhattans with Comedian Sam Morril | 1 in 30 people poop in the shower & why you should always pee in the shower, according to science | Man grew a chicken in an open egg | A passenger said she’s hurt after her reclined seat was repeatedly ‘punched.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dry Gin Martini with Sam Dingman

February 14, 2020 17:30 - 33 minutes

Dry Gin Martini with Sam Dingman | Wonderful Yet Unholy Interspecies Duos | Best Thing Ever: This Sweet "Koala" Cat | Valentine's Day Gift Guide | Kids in Ecuador Race Llamas To Save Wetlands | Adios, Sophie T-T Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Pepper with Justin Walter

February 07, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes

Dr. Pepper with Uproxx Travel Writer Justin Walter | Globeshotting + Brett's Travels in Verana | Sex Toy Stuck in Woman's Bladder | The Penis Candle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vodka Soda w/ Lime with Dan Levy

January 31, 2020 23:20 - 23 minutes

Writer & Comedian Dan Levy on Happy Half Hour | The Wienermobile Got A Traffic Ticket | Canadian Oil Worker Rescues Cats | This Is Not How You Greet A Dog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jameson with Nando Vila

January 24, 2020 17:33 - 32 minutes

People Are Dipping Their Balls Into Soy Sauce After Learning Testicles Have Taste Receptors | Facebook Apologizes for Translating Chinese President’s Name as ‘Mr Shithole’ | Meet the robot that India is sending to space | Voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian priest brought to life | Florida man attempts to hide underwater from cops & Cold Weather in Florida = Falling Iguanas Guest: Nando Vila Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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