
Hilarious and true drinking stories, recorded at the live Blackout Diaries show in Chicago. Hosted by Sean Bair-Flannery and CJ Sullivan, two standup comedians and friends who have been featured on Comedy Central, Sirius Radio, NPR and more. They have over 30 years of standup experience between them and about 800 missed flights.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 126 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Stand-UpComedyComedy Interviews | |||

Sammy Hardwood shares some stories about what it's like to be a male stripper before our live audience in Chicago. Sammy then joins CJ and Sean in the studio to tell a few more stories and detail all the questions you get when you work as a male stri... more
CJ and Sean talk about the recently-departed Ted Turner, an old-school billionaire who seemed like he'd be fun to have a beer with. We laugh about how he ran the Braves as almost a barnstorming gag team in the early 1980s and his confidence that th... more
Nick Vatterott, one of our favorite comedians, joins us for the whole hour and we mostly talk about robots. CJ, Sean and Nick joke about recent news where robots broke two bus shelters in Chicago, a robot police officer was attacked in California, an... more
Comedian Jayson Cross tells the story about the time he went out clubbing with a pinched sciatic nerve in his back, one of the myriad struggles of drinking in old age. Jayson joins CJ and Sean in the studio and tells an additional, crazy story about... more
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Hilarious
Hilarious drinking stories and a fantastic live show if you’re in Chicago!!
Hilarious podcast. Great chemistry between these two guys.
My wife had to tell me to quiet down on the plane I was laughing so hard. Very happy I found these guys before this podcast blows up. They’re hilarious and they are surely going to take off soon. Give them a listen.
Listening to these stories is so wonderful. Yeah, you cringe sometimes. But it is mostly just so much laughing and enjoying some great drinking stories.
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A lively, Chicago-based comedy show centered on true drinking and party stories told in a live setting. The hosts trade rapid-fire banter, personal anecdotes, and audience-leaning recollections about nightlife, misadventures, sports, and pop culture, often weaving in guests who perform stand-up or share outrageous tales. Frequent topics include drunken escapades, live storytelling, and the social dynamics of friendship, reunions, and city life, all delivered with self-deprecating humor and a club-night energy. Notably, the format emphasizes authentic, often risqué humor grounded in real experiences, with a strong emphasis on Chicago nightlife and the live-show vibe that makes the storytelling feel immediate and relatable to audiences seekin... more
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Recent guests on The Blackout Diaries include:
1. Nick Vatterott
2. Jason Cross
3. Nick Cartwright
4. Cameron Gillette
5. Nate Craig
6. Joe Kilgallon
7. Pope Leo
8. Carolyn Dickey
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