Shows
Independently WaeltiDavid Tweite Returns AgainThis week in Waelti, for the first time ever we have a guest on for a third time! We have friend, comedian and pinball player David Tweite back to discuss the state of the stand-up comedy in a world where you can’t perform in front of a live audience, why nobody should ever date a cop and the value of planking as an exercise rather than the viral trend. We also have another previous guest pop in to discuss their take on fast food delivery.
2020-05-2500 minIndependently WaeltiMike James ReturnsThis week in Waelti, Waelti takes a back seat after getting two frozen pain killers deep before recording with friend and previous guest of the pod, Mike James. They talk how Chris’ co-workers think he is in a “Bert and Ernie” situation, Mike calls out a questionable review of the the show and accuses Chris’ confidence of being at an all-time high. We also dissect Chris’ recent history of tweets.
2020-05-1800 minIndependently WaeltiSara BenincasaThis week in Waelti, we bring on comedian, author, podcast host Sara Benincasa to discuss the importance of creating boundaries with your parents as an adult, the inaccuracy of the age old saying “if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” and how your closest groups of friends can’t always give you good advice in every area of your life.
2020-05-1100 minIndependently WaeltiGabe EliasThis week in Waelti, we bring on long-time listener and the original steve-head turned Waeltaholic, Gabe Elias. Gabe and Waelti bond over their love of partying, we talk about what it’s like living in England during the pandemic, the inequity of building the world’s fastest car, but still making less money than a truck driver and how being a New Yorker is distinctly different from just being an American.
2020-05-0400 minIndependently WaeltiMike RecineThis week in Waelti, we invite friend and comedian Mike Recine to challenge Waelti’s pride over who the best mover is in NYC, discuss why cancelling your gym membership even after the pandemic is over wouldn’t be a bad thing and reminisce about the time Waelti got his penis stuck in a shampoo bottle.
2020-04-2700 minIndependently WaeltiEd LarsonThis week in Waelti, we catch up with friend, comedian and writer Ed Larson. Waelti reveals which chip is the worst for you, how Hasidic children collect business cards like baseball cards and Ed tells us about a time Chris embarrassed himself by not being able to keep up while partying.
2020-04-2000 minIndependently WaeltiQuarantine Week 4We're back after a month hiatus as Steve finally figures out how to record the pod while maintaining government ordered self-isolation. Waelti talks about getting over his anxiety of having an "essential" job that puts him in close contact with strangers, how the corona virus is forcing him to get to know a girl he likes rather than just sleeping with her and why when working from home it's good to have a separate place to work and relax.
2020-04-1300 minIndependently WaeltiTrey GalyonThis week in Waelti, we invite friend and comedian Trey Galyon to talk with us about Waelti's pink eye affliction, how newly dating someone while hosting a podcast about yourself could only be a good thing and how if you have a roommate who gets blackout in your 30s that you're the one making bad choices, not them.
2020-03-1000 minIndependently WaeltiJoel Walkowski ReturnsThis week in Waelti, we invite Joel Walkowski to take his shirt off again to talk the virtues of continuing to do drugs recreationally even though your job depends on being clean, how Waelti plans on spending his first big pay check and we dish out tips for proper foot care when you get your first corn.
2020-03-0200 minIndependently WaeltiWaelti & SteveThis week in Waelti, Waelti pays his respects to a friend in the comedy world that passed away, he tries to find a way to overcome his defeatist attitude and Steve challenges him to a pre-IQ Test.
2020-02-2400 minIndependently WaeltiMara WilesThis week in Waelti, we invite new friend, comedian and co-host of the significant other podcast Mara Wiles to give us a fresh perspective on Waelti, having only just met in 2020.
2020-02-1700 minIndependently WaeltiJohn F. O'DonnellThis week in Waelti, we invite long time friend and comedian John F O’Donnell on to discuss processing mental health issues through comedy.
2020-02-1000 minIndependently WaeltiMatt Wayne ReturnsThis week in Waelti, we celebrate the start of year 2 by bring back friend, comedian and first guest of the show, Matt Wayne! We try to convince Matt that Waelti has changed despite the suspicious lack of observable differences.
2020-02-0300 minIndependently WaeltiLarissa LarcaraThis week in Waelti, we invite friend Larissa Larcara on to talk preparing for new roles. We give Chris mock interview questions, try to get to the bottom of his strengths and weaknesses as an employee and ask how he plans on coming to terms with giving up something he loves. We also answer the age old question: is a Cheeto a chip?
2020-01-2700 minIndependently WaeltiChristina RumpfThis week in Waelti, we invite friend and writer Christina Rumpf to talk adopting Waelti, why women are important guests for the show and how everybody deserves love even if they don’t want it. Waelti also boasts that his knowledge of “shapes” is proof that he’s smarter than Steve.
2020-01-2000 minIndependently WaeltiAdam SokolThis week in Waelti, we talk with Comedian and friend Adam Sokol about how Waelti hasn't outgrown getting blackout drunk , we recount stories from Steve and Waelti's childhood, and we learn about how Waelti just can't pass up a good deal.
2020-01-1300 minIndependently WaeltiJake Marshall HeadIn the first week of 2020, we invite comedian and friend Jake Marshall Head to discuss the repercussions of threatening a billionaire on twitter, why you shouldn't drink a green smoothie before doing a moving job and Waelti continues to show how easy it is to stump Steve at sports knowledge.
2020-01-0600 minIndependently WaeltiEnd of the Year SpecialIn the final week of 2019, Steve and Waelti sit down to recap the highlights and lowlights of the year, what it's like to vacation in Florida as a Floridian and that familiar feeling of being mean to your mom.
2019-12-3000 minIndependently WaeltiDavid Tveite ReturnsMerry Christmas Waeltalholics! This week in Waelti, Comedian David Tveite returns! We recount the good times Chris had with his grandmother after her recent passing and prove that while Tveite is Chris’ smartest friend, the reverse is not true. We also tear down quotes by famous athletes, mull over how certain first names are generational and Tveite convinces Waelti to never give up on comedy despite what his therapist says.
2019-12-2300 minIndependently WaeltiAlex MckenzieThis week in Waelti, we invite back friend Alex Mckenzie to discuss the pros and cons of living with Chris, Alex brings his own segment and Chris tries to find a way to compliment his friends. We also introduce a new segment aimed at testing Steve’s sports knowledge.
2019-12-1600 minIndependently WaeltiPatrick SchroederThis week in Waelti, we invite Comedian and co-host of The Good The Dad and The Ugly Podcast Patrick Schroeder to discuss him having a reputation for being perpetually grumpy, that maybe Chris should not have dropped acid while waiting for bad news from his family and how being from Florida brings people together.
2019-12-0900 minIndependently WaeltiOwen StrawThis week in Waelti, we invite friend and comedian Owen Straw to talk about the lifestyle of being a road comic, the unintended consequence that being a mover has on viewing porn and the etiquette surrounding leftovers as a guest at thanksgiving.
2019-12-0200 minIndependently WaeltiThe Thanksgiving EpisodeThis week in Waelti, in light of upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Chris and Steve sit down alone to discuss what they are thankful for. Chris also reveals that he's made a breakthrough in therapy and vows to take an all or nothing approach to his career.
2019-11-2500 minIndependently WaeltiZach SwanThis week in Waelti, we invite friend and comedian Zach Swan to share embarrassing blackout stories, what Chris would do for money as a homeless person and how old people are essentially useless.
2019-11-1800 minIndependently WaeltiAlison KlempThis week in Waelti we invite Comedian and friend Alison Klemp on the show to talk about obtaining personal enlightenment through Buddhism, how the approval or lack thereof from parents can effect your personal growth and what it feels like to wake up and feel like not much has changed in your life over the last 10 years. Chris also contemplates how his dad was able to make a drastic life change against all odds.
2019-11-1100 minIndependently WaeltiZach SimsThis week in Waelti, we invite comedian and friend Zach Sims to talk about being children of divorce, dropping out of college and being hit on at the gay bar as a straight man. Waelti also considers a career as a garbage man.
2019-11-0400 minIndependently WaeltiNick NaneyThis week in Waelti, we sit down with comedian Nick Naney. Nick reveals that Waelti is the most emotionally vulnerable when in the cab of a moving truck, Waelti tries to write himself into one of Nick's plays and there's a special appearance by the Phantom of the Opera, who gives Wealti some odd dating advice.
2019-10-2800 minIndependently WaeltiMatt GiffordThis week sit down with friend and comedian Matt Gifford. He came all the way from Chicago to talk the origins of participating in a creative endeavor with Waelti aka The Shit Show, how it feels like you have to start over in the comedy scene when a new generation of comics enter and learning how to recognize when somebody is taking advantage of the attention you give them and having the confidence to cut those ties. On a positive note, Waelti takes initiative by taking steps to start every day in a better mood.
2019-10-2100 minIndependently WaeltiRachel CarterThis week Waelti sits down with friend and author Rachel Carter and proves that he’s on his best behavior in front of female guests. They talk about the shared experience of “writing what you know” and reminisce about the first night they met and about how making out with someone’s sister can make you less attractive to them. Steve points out that while Waelti makes everything about himself he still blames others for his problems.
2019-10-1400 minIndependently WaeltiBrad HagenThe week we invite friend and comedian Brad Hagen to discuss when sex made him abandon his religion, the striking similarities between being a dog walker and being a mover and how you should avoid going on a camping trip with someone who has a prince albert.
2019-10-0700 minIndependently WaeltiJohn RosenbergerThis week, we invite friend and comedian John Rosenberger on to talk nicknames, the virtues of fist fighting your dad, avoiding group sex with dog the bounty hunter look-alikes and creative ways for setting an alarm clock if you’ve destroyed your phone in a fit of rage.
2019-09-3000 minIndependently WaeltiLawrence WeibmanThis week we invite friend and Senior Producer Lawrence Weibman to talk about the moment Waelti decided that he wanted to become a comedian when he grew up, how the right timing is just as important as finding the right person to date and how there’s no timetable for success.
2019-09-2300 minIndependently WaeltiNick MaritatoOn this episode, we finally get back to talking about Chris’ comedy career with comedian and friend Nick Maritato. We hash out which came first - much like the chicken or the egg - chris’ sad personality or sadness as a bit, if he will ever be ready to record a comedy album and if he should take a little advice from ancient philosopher Marcus Aurelius and say “fuck fame” and give up on trying to make a living doing comedy.
2019-09-1600 minIndependently WaeltiSharron PaulThis week we invite Comedian, Actor and Activist Sharron Paul to talk how Wealti can relate to the dunk tank clowns being phased out in America, his first experience going to the laundromat and how she can help fulfill his dreams of getting pegged.
2019-09-0900 minIndependently WaeltiSteve n' TylerAfter an aborted attempt to quit the pod, Waelti talks one on one with with Steve about how being over-exhausted negatively affects his mental state. They catch up on Waelti’s romantic and sexual endeavors - including what it’s going to take to get pegged. There’s also a special appearance by Steve’s little brother for the last half of the episode to catch up on if any of Waelti’s advice is working.
2019-09-0400 minIndependently WaeltiThe AlexesOn a very special 30th episode, Waelti brings on two of his best friends — Alex McKenzie and Alex Robinson a.k.a The Alexes — to recap their trip to Waelti's "happy place" a.k.a. Larryfest. The guys talk about Waelti overcoming one of his fears, giving up on Twisted Tea, and the night they sat in a barn while a man named Kieth danced around in only his underwear playing Climax Blues Band on vinyl.
2019-08-2600 minIndependently WaeltiWill WinnerOn the loudest episode yet, we sit down with Comedian and Co-Host of the podcast The Good, The Dad and The Ugly, Will Winner to discuss the scent of a room after sex, how the treatment of your penis impacts your quality of life, how talking about beastiality won’t have a positive effect on your podcast rating and if Waelti's sadness is part of the persona he created that he can't escape from.
2019-08-1900 minIndependently WaeltiMara MarekOn this episode, we invite comedian and podcaster Mara Marek to discuss penis sizes, how Waelti is walking a new path as a sex addict and if he has a crush on one of his male friends.
2019-08-1200 minIndependently WaeltiNeal StastnyThis week in Waelti, we invite Comedian Neal Stastny to talk about inadvertently offending women with our choice of words, Waelti finally doing the mature thing when it comes to confronting women and an update on Steve’s little brother in the wake of more disastrous behavior.
2019-08-0500 minIndependently WaeltiBrad AustinOn this episode of Independently Waelti, we bring on good friend and comedian Brad Austin to wish him a farewell as he departs to the land down under. As a new dad, Brad tries to deduce how good of a parent waelti might be (if he should even be one at all) and impart some wisdom on the old Waelt dog.
2019-07-2900 minIndependently WaeltiScotland GreenOn the hottest day of the year in NYC, we blast the AC and sit down with Comedian and Wrestling Manager In-Training Scotland Green to talk amateur wrestling, if pissing in living room but cleaning it up before your roommate finds out makes you a bad roommate and how dollar stores need to step up their game.
2019-07-2200 minIndependently WaeltiSteve Chat RecapAfter 24 episodes Waelti and Steve talk about how far Waelti has come and where he plans on going from here. Steve also fucks up the episode count and convinces Waelti they are on Episode 25 the whole time.
2019-07-1500 minIndependently WaeltiMax FineWaelti and comedian friend Max Fine discuss their mutual dislike of being at parties full of other comedians, disgusting foods they love as well as dive into a favorite topic of the pod, “ shitting your pants.”
2019-07-0800 minIndependently WaeltiCourtney Maginnis ReturnsFriend and Comedian Courtney Maginnis returns to Independently Waelti to give Waelti fashion tips, make improvements to his online dating profile, and explain how thinking too far ahead can negatively impact the present. We also find out that Chris is capable of genuine happy emotions as he shares some exciting news.
2019-07-0100 minIndependently WaeltiRebeccaOn this VERY special episode, we find out that it's not always a bad thing to share sex partners with your best friend as Waelti invites the girl who took his virginity on to rehash the encounter and explain how it's affected the way he's looked at dating and sex ever since.
2019-06-2400 minIndependently WaeltiMaria HeineggThe father's day episode! Waelti and comedian Maria Heinegg discuss how having a fun-time party dad has influenced his drinking habits and what approaches to sobriety he should look at. Chris also promises abstinence from alcohol until July 4th as a baby step to setting longer term goals for himself.
2019-06-1700 minIndependently WaeltiJoel WalkowskiWaelti and close friend, former coworker, and fellow comedian Joel Walkowski talk breaking down and hitching a ride from Maryland to NYC strapped to the bed of tow truck, how Chris not taking advice is not a new thing, and why inviting your new roommate to help you on a moving job half-way across the country can strain a friendship.
2019-06-1000 minIndependently WaeltiDavid TveiteAlong with good friend and comedian David Tveite, Waelti recounts celebrating his grandma's 100th birthday party, discusses whether or not he thinks he's inbred and gives life advice to Steve's little brother about doing drugs.
2019-06-0300 minIndependently WaeltiSimon BaltoChris invites his good friend, Simon Balto PhD all the way from Wisconsin to discuss Larry Fest- the greatest music festival of all time and to talk Chris out of believing he's a dumb guy.
2019-05-2700 minIndependently WaeltiMike JamesOn this episode of the pod we welcome the #1 Waeltaholic and Steve's cousin, Mike James. Mike flips the script on Waelti asks him some hard hitting questions.
2019-05-2000 minIndependently WaeltiLauren VinoWaelti still messed up from the night before has his friend, writer, and comedian Lauren Vino on. They reminisce about a terrible show they were both on where comedians fight each other before doing a set, they get to the root of Waelti’s issues - his parents’ post-divorce choice in abusive partners and for once Wealti tries to give relationship advice only to realize it’s advice he himself should take.
2019-05-1300 minIndependently WaeltiEli SairsOn a special Thursday night recording, Eli Sairs aka The Roast Ghost talks with Waelti about which character from teen dramas in the early 2000s they would be, how it’s more fun to hate something than to like it and how proposing to your girlfriend when your relationship is on the rocks is a good idea. Waelti also contemplates the things he should be more open to.
2019-05-0600 minIndependently WaeltiJason MoorerOn this episode, we attempt to expand our inclusivity by having on Aunt Ginny’s regular and Ridgewood Queen, Jason Moorer! In an attempt to ask all the questions he’s ever wanted to ask a gay person, Waelti tries to determine what percentage of gay he thinks he is. Also in a surprise to absolutely no one, Waelti condemns having his ex-girlfriend in his life after a messy night out.
2019-04-2900 minIndependently WaeltiSteve's DadOn this very special episode we have the #1 waeltaholic in the studio, Steve’s dad! With both Waelti and Big Steve being blue collar workers and bar flies, they reminisce about the show “Heehaw”, talk about how movers are the invisible work force of NYC, Chris’ broken dreams of being a reality TV mover and what makes a wet dream different from a wet nightmare.
2019-04-2300 minIndependently WaeltiGeorge GordonOn this week's episode, Waelti invites Comedian George Gordon on to discuss how taking his fate out of his own hands is the only way to change his life. Waelti get's a morale boost when George tells him his highs outweigh his lows, how twenty coors lights aren't an impedance to driving a car and he comes to the realization that he probably will never stop drinking, but at least losing his juul is incentive enough to stop smoking.
2019-04-1500 minIndependently WaeltiCasey James SalengoWaelti invites fellow comedian Casey James Salengo on the pod to discuss how Chris embodies the fictional character Eeyore, his anorexia and the efficiency of diarrhea as a bowel movement along with his self doubt about being a fraud as a comedian.
2019-04-0800 minIndependently WaeltiJusty DodgeAs Waelti stares down he barrel of a “dinner date” with his ex, Comedian, friend and self proclaimed mess Justy Dodge gives him a straight talk about how how rejection can often lead to obsession and how there’s always a lopsided power dynamic in any relationship.
2019-04-0100 minIndependently WaeltiAndrew YungComing off an all-time low from last week's hangover, Waelti sits down with Waeltdown studios' inhabitant and Pintrill co-founder Andrew Yung to get some advice from a non-comedian. They discuss ways to improve Waelti's personal finances such as buying the less appealing flavors of juul pods, drinking at home rather than Aunt Ginny's, using friends as piggy banks and accepting over-drafting his bank account because he may not live to see tomorrow. Waelti now taking "charitable donations" on venmo!
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2019-03-2500 minIndependently WaeltiAlbert KirchnerWaelti reminds his audience why he needs this podcast as he struggles through a massive hangover from a bender the night before. Guest and Comedian Albert Kirchner discusses the relatable feelings of dark thoughts, rallying behind small successes and burning in positive habits over old destructive ones.
2019-03-1800 minIndependently WaeltiNate FridsonWaelti chats with good buddy Comedian Nate Fridson. Conversation touches on fun subjects such as death, healthy relationships and quitting therapy. Tune in for bonus new segment “Bone to pick” where, surprisingly, Waelti has a bone to pick.
2019-03-1100 minIndependently WaeltiSteven LambiaseAfter a last minute guest cancellation, Waelti and Steve take a stab at recapping some of the tips from previous guests and find out just how little Chris has learned.
2019-03-0400 minIndependently WaeltiSteve PasiekaWaelti discusses lashing out when being hurt by friends and loved ones with his sweet and talented friend, musician Steve Pasieka aka Skulk The Hulking.
2019-02-1800 minIndependently WaeltiJeff WesselschmidtIn his first episode left unsupervised, Waelti along with comedian Jeff Wesselschmidt goes completely off topic as they discuss dog dicks and what it's called to shit in the tank of a toilet. He wonders why he has no female friends?
2019-02-1100 minIndependently WaeltiCourtney MaginnisWaelti talks girl-talk with the very talented Courtney Maginnis. They discuss the difficulty with having platonic female friends and how to make more of an effort to be better at it.
2019-01-2900 min
Independently WaeltiMatt WayneIn this first episode Waelti has his old buddy, comedian Matt Wayne, on to discuss anger, rage, being a mess, telling stories of working together and where the term Waeltdown came from.
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