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Comedian Sara Weinshenk interviews comedians, musicians & artists living in LA. Topics include fashion, cannabis & comedy.

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Jessimae Peluso is back on SHENK with Sara Weinshenk, and this time they're talking about gray hairs, periods, astrology, food recalls, fishy eggs, haunted hotels, expensive travel, camping, tattoos, anxiety and preparing for the apocalypse.

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Sara Weinshenk is back with comedian Harper-Rose Drummond for a completely unhinged episode of SHENK.

Harper-Rose has stories about dating women, "soft launching monogamy," and why lesbian relationships might be more organized than straight ones. T... more

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Sara Weinshenk is joined by SHENK producer Lee Nason for a chaotic solo episode covering everything from energy drinks and haunted dolls to airplane dance floors, movie-theater chili, AI privacy and Sara's deeply questionable ChatGPT history.

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Comedian Gabby Lamb returns to SHENK with host Sara Weinshenk for an episode that goes everywhere. What starts as a conversation about Jellycats turns into debates about consumerism, environmental guilt, Disney adults, antidepressants, mental health,... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Nason
Producer
Special guest on episode
Episode: Our Private AI Chats Are Apparently NOT Private | SHENK
Leyla Ingalls
Guest on Kill Tony, touring comedian
Independent comedian
Episode: Leyla Ingalls Gets Naked For Her Family | SHENK
Dustin Ybarra
Comedian and actor known for stand-up and film roles
Comedian/Actor
Episode: Comedian Dustin Ybarra on Metal Detecting & Mystery Boxes | SHENK
Fiona Cauley
Comedian
Episode: Fiona Cauley Got Concussions at Dollywood?! | SHENK
Alex Scarlato
Producer of Story Wars; known from Broad Topics and Legion of Skanks
Story Wars / Gas Digital / Broad Topics
Episode: Disney Cruises, Wilderness Rehab & Why We All Wanted Cornrows w/ Alex Scarlato | SHENK
Erica Rhodes
Comedian
Episode: AI, Aliens & Awful Commercial Auditions w/ Erica Rhodes | SHENK
Dylan Carlino
Comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian/LA performer
Episode: Spiritually Connected to the Olsen Twins Smoking Cigarettes w/ Dylan Carlino | SHENK
Bianca Parato
Guest, comedian
Comedian
Episode: Tradwives, Bean Potions, and 20th Century Problems w/ Bianca Parato | SHENK
Jack Shaw
Comedian, frequent Kill Tony contestant
Self/Stand-up
Episode: Everything is Bigger in Texas | Shenk X Comedian Jack Shaw

Host

Sara Weinshenk
Host of Shenk; central comedic host and guide for conversations; prominent figure in LA comedy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 371 ratings
  • YOu guys are always the best whten you're together... YOu and Joshy

    you guys so naturally funny no matter who's pod you guys are doing you and josh are the best keep it up I hope you get spotify $$ so soon Luv ya

    Podchaser
    4
    sethberger10k
    10 months ago
  • Love her!

    Found Shenk through the Josh Potter show, and instantly fell in love with her personality, honestly took me way too long to come over but so glad that I did!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Odblo
    United Statesa year ago
  • :)

    Great pod especially this most recent one with gabby the discourse was soo good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asmj3
    United States2 years ago
  • Sara please don’t cut people off

    I love Sara and both of her podcasts. The content is light, fun, easy to listen to and is a great outlet from the daily grind. My only plea to Sara is to please not cut off guests just because you’ve reached your 45 minute podcast time goal. In so many episodes it feels like guests have more to say or are really enjoying themselves, but no matter what Sara ends the podcast at 45 minutes. I respect timelines and hard stops in many cases, but it is a disservice to Sara, her guests and her listener... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GiannaL12031993
    United States2 years ago
  • Entertaining Podcast

    Sara is fun to listen to and has a great sense of fashion in addition to her comedic talents.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan CPA
    United States3 years ago

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Guests bring sharp, funny takes and candid storytelling.
Listeners praise authenticity and entertaining mix of humor and culture.
Hosts keep conversations lively with rapid-fire banter and personal anecdotes.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tradwives, Bean Potions, and 20th Century Problems w/ Bianca Parato | SHENK
Q: What's your dream career path beyond stand-up?
Bianca envisions a tour-life future with a loyal audience, while keeping a private life, and leveraging her voice and musical bits as a unique facet of her act.
Everything is Bigger in Texas | Shenk X Comedian Jack Shaw
Q: How did you start incorporating props into your act on Kill Tony?
He describes bringing props to the show to regain control of the interview dynamic, including fake breasts, Hanukkah gifts, and other visual gags that beat the heat of traditional stand-up and helped shape his current approach.
Everything is Bigger in Texas | Shenk X Comedian Jack Shaw
Q: When did you first do Kill Tony?
Shaw explains he first appeared almost two years ago, went through a nerve-wracking audition process, and quickly earned a golden ticket after a strong set, which solidified his path in comedy.
High Speed Chase w/ Shane Mauss and Sara Weinshenk
Q: What happened with the marketing and platform policies that affected your psychedelic material?
Advertisers and platforms began pulling or restricting psychedelic content, leading to retooling marketing strategies and sometimes pausing or delaying releases until policies evolved or marketing could be adjusted.
High Speed Chase w/ Shane Mauss and Sara Weinshenk
Q: So how long were the two specials, and how did you split them?
Both specials run about 50-55 minutes each; the plan was to make the second dose exceed the first while gradually introducing psychedelic content to avoid overwhelming audiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shenk

What is Shenk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A freewheeling conversational show led by a sharp-tongued comedian host, pairing with a rotating set of guests from LA's comedy and performing scenes. Episodes blend personal anecdotes, pop culture riffs, and candid takes on modern life—spanning dating, travel misadventures, tech/privacy debates, and the entertainment industry. The format features rapid-fire banter, self-deprecating humor, and plug-heavy live-show promotion, with a tendency toward provocative, edgy topics and a strong sense of community among comedians and performers. A standout element is the host's ability to steer wide-ranging tangents into cohesive, humorous narratives with high energy and authenticity, making the show a magnet for fans of LA comedy and edgy cultural co... more

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1. The Josh Potter Show
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Recent guests on Shenk include:

1. Lee Nason
2. Leyla Ingalls
3. Dustin Ybarra
4. Fiona Cauley
5. Alex Scarlato
6. Erica Rhodes
7. Dylan Carlino
8. Bianca Parato

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