Nick Kaufman brings comedians into his poolhouse to discuss their personal anxieties and fears in relation to the world and their own comedy. Then, they must tell the most embarrassing moment of their life.
Ryan Schumaker comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how he copes with a job he doesn't like, his constant urge to leave conversations, analyzing how his life is or isn't affected by running the show Sleepaway Camp, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Cody Metzger comes over to the poolhouse and talks about performing stand-up[ for the first time while Nick was the host, getting emotional after bombing for the first time, the importance of never feeling too safe when performing, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Nicole Aimee Schreiber comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how oversharing can be a form of protection, a specific topic she doesn't like talking about onstage, why she cried while looking at a disabled man doing his job, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Andrew Caudill comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how his weight affect his confidence, Having a constant fear of the future despite living a stable life, how 24 hour donut shops can possibly exist, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Christopher Mulligan, L.C.S.W., comes over to the poolhouse to discuss with Nick the issues he had as an adolescent, and how he successfully treated him.
Comedian Eden Dranger comes over to the poolhouse and talks with Nick about friendships that begin through social media, not victimizing yourself when dealing with tragedy, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Erica Russell comes over to the poolhouse and talks with Nick about her life since she met him. She talks about meeting Nick at her first open mic, being on a netwrok reality show, dealing with bipolar disorder, and more!
Grant Lyon comes over to the poolhouse and talks about where he finds meaning in being a stand-up, why he craves a lifestyle with less stability, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Matt comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how his happiness is directly correlated to his success, how he would rate his own self-awareness, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Kate Quigley comes over to the poolhouse and has an extensive conversation with Nick about dating in LA, capping it off with the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Comedian and creator of the NHAP intro, Morgan Jay, comes back to the poolhouse and dissects his occasionally rocky friendship with Nick.
Chris Alvarado comes over to the poolhouse and talks about being in an introspective mood while waiting for some news regarding his health, if his overprotectiveness regarding people he cares about could inevitably hurt him, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Heather Marulli comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how much a good or bad set affects her mood, how her parents relationship has led her to be extremely tolerant in current romantic relationships, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Robbie Goodwin comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how long he think it takes to be happy in Los Angeles, how he deals with uncomfortable situations at open mics, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
In his first live recording ever, Nick has a pool party and asks past guests complex hypothetical questions.
Billy Bonnell comes over to the poolhouse to talk about how he keeps his anxiety hidden, how much success he needs to be happy, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Mike Betette comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how he tried to stay positive when pursuing a career in comedy, what it's like working in this profession while having a family, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Artist Talin Malekian comes over to the poolhouse and talks about a tragedy that changed her life as a teenager, overcoming PTSD, digging into her own subconscious to become a "clear channel," what it's like to be completely transparent over social media, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Finn comes over to the poolhouse and talks about having a stable life while doing stand-up, connecting the need to please people with being an only child, waking up from a recurring dream during a car accident, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Comedy writer David Phillips comes over to the poolhouse and talks with Nick about how they both discovered the desire to pursue comedy at the same time, embarrassing shorts they made in college, attempting to collaborate in their early twenties, losing touch with each other over a puppy bowl sketch, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Byron Kennerly comes over to the poolhouse and takes about his disinterest in talking to strangers, having an "angry" face, the value of being a competitive person in comedy, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Whitney comes over to the poolhouse and talks about her mission to find a boyfriend, how much her "ugly ducking" phase affects her comedy, being a workoholic, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Comedian John Davenport comes over to the poolhouse and talks about his thoughts about recently getting in a car accident on the freeway, deflecting with compliments, why he was nervous to do the podcast, getting into dark moods without knowing why, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Maria Shehata comes over to the poolhouse and talks with Nick about not being able to be polite when she's bored in social situations, why she's still single, how much success it would take for her family to accept her life choices, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Luke Jensen comes over to the poolhouse and talks about being quiet in social settings, what it's like to live with acne, if being a divisive figure can make you a better comic, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Pedro Salinas comes over to the poolhouse and talks with Nick about the #yesallwomen hashtag, someone being offended by his material when his intentions were good, how much his mood is affected by his last set, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Atul Singh comes over to the poolhouse and talks about balancing a job with his comedy life, what it was like to collaborate with Nick creatively, not wanting to be the guy in "clutch" moments, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Josh Wallace comes over to the poolhouse and talks about why his respect for other comedians can make him introverted, how is ego is manipulated when he does stand-up, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
The Martin Duprass (Jeremy Martin & Lauren Thomas Martin) comes over to the poolhouse and talk about starting stand-up at the same time as Nick, why they both decided to stop drinking alcohol, how they maintain a happy marriage, and the most embarrassing moment of their lives.
Comic Joe Bowling comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how he's less social before he performs, booking people for the right reasons, what your expectations you should have when it comes to friendships, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Tess Barker comes over to the poolhouse and talks about why she smokes weed, her history of being consistently averse to conflict, forgetting things you've said in a public forum, and the most embarrassing moment of her life. Nick also begins the episode talking about reaching his one-year anniversary of the podcast and says some of his favorite episodes.
Tushar Singh comes over to the poolhouse and talks about the downside of having a good job while pursuing stand-up comedy, how he's using proximity to help his career, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Comic Sean Green comes over to the poolhouse and talks about having a consistent "medium" energy, the correlation between laughter and friendship, dealing with testicular cancer, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Comedy writer Paula Dixon comes over to the poolhouse and talks with Nick about why they haven't seen each other in two years, allowing herself to not retreat when being close to success, her current psychological and physical issues, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Improvisor Morgan Christensen comes over to the poolhouse and talks about the upside of taking the bus, having no fear while fighting forest fires, the weird circumstances in how he discovered comedy, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Ty Stafford comes over to the poolhouse and talks about the repercussions that can come with oversharing on a podcast, the downside to always wanting to please people, getting in a fight with a friend while dressed up as LMFAO, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Laura Niles comes over to the poolhouse and talks about being objectified for a living, learning to not second-guess herself, debating with Nick about her embarrassing moment, and then finally giving in and telling the most embarassing story of her life.
Travis Rust comes over to the poolhouse and talks about the conflicts that come with having an open relationship, trying to bring down the amount of alcohol he drinks, narrowly avoiding a DUI, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Julia Austin comes over to the poolhouse and talks about how she manages to stay positive no matter what is going on her life, allowing herself to be more of a "diva," making a life changing discovery as a teenager that changed her family dynamic permanantly, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Amanda Savage comes over to the poolhouse and talks about the potential insecurities that come with doing a personal podcast, the type of relationship dynamic that is most appealing to her, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Brandon Scott Keller comes over to the poolhouse and talks about being a dad and aspiring comic at the same time, how he handles relationships without a great deal of time or money, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Ben Bizuneh comes over to the poolhouse and talks about where he thinks he stands in the comedy world, the difference in his social skills when he's around a group of people as opposed to one-on-one, how taking time off from stand-up may make him more successful, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Laura Crawford comes over to the poolhouse and talks about hearing someone say something negative about you on a podcast, making fun of someone in a good way, the psychological issues she deals with today, and the most embarrassing moment of her life.
Atelson Fitzgerald Holder the 1st comes over to the poolhouse and talks about living the majority of his life in solitude, feeling like a social outcast, lacking self-awareness in public, being funny at any cost, and the most embarrassing moment of his life.