Soberman Podcast | A Comedic Slice of Urban Life

Al talks about the difficulties of building an audience with his podcast, possibly moving to another country, a guy sleeping in a car outside his apartment building, the release of his hip hop comedy video, planning a trip to visit his family and a love match on Instagram.

Al talks about his dad, an upcoming trip he is planning on taking, people asking their Facebook community for medical advice, considering moving to Thailand or the Philippines, a documentary about The Black Panthers, a strange name for a bakery, finding a new place to get his car smog checked and a place that makes great falafels.

Al is dealing with some serious family issues so no real show this week.

Al talks about how he used to live next door to gang members, how he's about to release a music video and a children's book, a unique emergency landing, learning about the Santa Ana Chill, how he has sometimes acted like a jerk, unsweetened cranberries and broken English 

Al talks about the enormous amount of podcasts that currently exist, age discrimination in show business, how meditation is improving his life, the consequences of too much coffee, AT&T trying to get his internet business back again and tis the season for Girl Scout Cookies.

Al talks about the wonderful Los Angeles weather, learns the difference between Sue and Suzie, showing appreciation to others, changes in Facebook, trying to delete U2, and a warm and fuzzy UPS story.

Al talks about it being Super Bowl Sunday and he couldn't care less, re-watching Goodfellas, praising Jerry Seinfeld, the noisiness of social media, a strange request on Twitter and confronting a guy he knows regarding his attitude.

Al talks about the homeless situation in Los Angeles, finds out where certain workers pee, having trouble uploading his book onto Amazon, doing standup in an Italian restaurant and a minor confrontation in traffic.

Al talks about an edit glitch in last week's podcast, being featured on Spotify, finding a new pedicurist, an immature neighbor, Thai food advice from a fat guy and a friend mistaking sprouts for grass.

Al talks about the latest news from his apartment building, his attempts to quell his temper, how there is an art to making a sandwich, his philosophy on business, bone broth, watching the three Godfathers and installing Dropbox.

Al talks about smoking a cigar under a dangerous palm tree, running into a newly sober guy, a wine bar in the supermarket,  a disgruntled employee and an irritated gentleman.

Al talks about his birthday, New Years Eve, eating in Thai Town, having a low key Christmas, encouraging a panhandler to pursue a career in sales and going to the DMV.

Al talks about the tension on the streets regarding Christmas, eating a little sugar during the holidays, his upcoming birthday, a technological glitch ordering a gift card online, a large tree branch falling onto his street and a pharmacy with unwelcome sweets.

Al talks about not liking Christmas or his birthday, having anxiety, eating ice cream, trusting the U.S. Mail, trying to order a Pizza Hut  gift card online, the flu season and the dangers of social media.

Al talks about the fires in Southern California, Al Franken, attending an Italian feast, confusion with the DMV, an odd new reaction to pot use and finds out he might've been wrong about something.

Al talks about starving artists, caring about the homeless, a pleasant phone conversation about teeth, the "F" word, impromptu Christmas carols, a wise man at a gas station, a drive thru baked potato and the continuing adventures of the limited English speaking girl.

Al talks about Thanksgiving, a painful pedicure, throwing out a lot of ice cream, Charles Manson, an alleged time traveler, online marketing annoyance, a couple of sub sandwich places, too many onions, too many choices and the happy employees of In & Out Burger.

Al talks about Thanksgiving coming up this week, treating food addictions the same way you treat drug and alcohol addictions, strongly considering giving up cigars, enjoying the smell of weed, allegations against Al Franken and Russell Simmons, a new kind of church and looking for a hidden agenda.

Al talks about getting a stomach bug, his theory how he got it and missing a standup gig as a result, more sexual harassment allegations, an Apple scam, getting inundated with mail from his health insurance company,trying to renew his drivers license and an animal love story.

Al talks about how the weather in Los Angeles turned cold and grey after the Dodgers lost the World Series, allegations towards Kevin Spacey, Andy Dick and Dustin Hoffman, when being polite is met with rudeness, doing detective work at his apartment building, an attempt at having candy forced on him, complaining about a dirty gas station bathroom and more supermarket stories.

Al talks about being falsely accused, having to think twice before speaking, a guy who identifies as a dog, talking psychedelics at the hot food bar, an apology from his health insurance agent, accidentally liking something on social media, World Series traffic in Los Angeles and a very flirty woman.

Al talks about having jury duty, an Autumn heatwave in Los Angeles, being questioned by a dog walker, liking the smell of cigarettes, the holidays and all the possible sugar opportunities, discrimination in his apartment building, getting new health insurance and Facebook congratulating him on his friendship with a relative.

Al talks about getting criticism about his podcast, Harvey Weinstein, emotional eating, Dr. Mercola's suggestion regarding sleep, drinking too much coffee and made up names.

Al talks about the recent Las Vegas shooting, the passing of Tom Petty, recognizing his lack of patience, being asked for advice he's not qualified to give and being offered bitters

Al talks about HBO's "The Deuce" bringing up memories of his youth, a comedian losing a gig because of a joke he told, the Flat Earth Theory, appreciating sanitation workers, birthdays in the afterlife and an ancient and magical place.

 Al talks about Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, that September 23rd was supposed to be the end of the world, laziness and shopping carts, trying to avoid another customer at the supermarket, being paid lip service regarding replacing his bathtub, being warned to turn off your Bluetooth, a misleading item regarding Sylvester Stallone, a positive AT&T story and a compliment and an insult.

Al talks about Harry Dean Stanton, overusing the phrase "you know", false Facebook Memories, being an entrepreneur, a senior discount, a plan to liberate North Korea, last gasp for a credit card and a non English speaking cleaning lady.

Al talks about the biblical aspect to the current storms, re-watching the television series "The Wire", trying to get stage time, inadvertently scaring a staring child, a deranged man with an axe and encountering a hot girl hustle on Facebook.

Al talks about the over 100 degree heat in Los Angeles, asks how can electricity be owned, the Joel Osteen controversy, an unnecessary bank fee, an avocado that never ripens and learning a lesson from a man from the Ukraine.

Al talks about being a guest on Felipe Esparza's podcast "What's up Fool", performing at a storytelling evening, getting hit on by older ladies, how being in debt is like slavery, having a lackadaisical attitude towards the solar eclipse, the water in his apartment building being shut off again and being mistaken for a woman.

Al talks about the passing of Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis, therapy dogs, a new car wash adventure, an unreasonable request from his landlord and being without hot water for 20 hours.

Al talks about wasting time, questions whether chiropractors are really doctors, a couple of bank stories, confusion over a birthday dinner, no more free parking in Thai town, playing an open mic, canceling his YMCA membership, useless Twitter notifications and getting an amazing pedicure.

Al talks about the economy, the absurdity of health insurance, a sciatica flareup, some knee jerk reactions, getting some jarring news, witnessing a shoplifting, a mysterious phone call and Twitter giving him useless information.

Al talks about ad blockers, a balance transfer, his connection to people from the Philippines, technological challenges, the possibility that someday man and machines will merge, more dealings with AT&T and wine and cookie samples.

Al talks about his electricity almost going out, treating employees right, being on a ketogenic diet, another crazy offer on Twitter and product demos for cheese and wine.  

Al talks about the weather, war over water, being an expert in gaining weight, being shamed for a lack of Facebook likes, the positives and negatives of gentrification, smelling weed in his apartment and calling a woman baby.

Al talks about the excessive heat warning in Los Angeles, kind of meets a mouse, Jews and Muslims, meeting an old acquaintance, phone scams, You Tube cloning videos, getting older, an energy drain and an advertisement disguised as real news.

Al talks about the Fourth of July when he was a kid, an abusive retired nurse, a guy comparing two different women, a Trump impression to the wrong gender and a hostile middle aged white guy.

Al talks about the 113 degree heat right outside his window, his fascination with the Mafia, smelling weed, alcohol in new and unusual places, some cases of mistaken identity, being present for his apartment inspection, another supermarket parking lot encounter that almost went bad, an update on the Facebook talent scout and impersonating a robot.

Al talks about Fathers Day, the Los Angeles high rental market, Amazon buying Whole Foods, bad news about french fries, annual inspection of his apartment, a lesson learned at a gas station, controversy over a free sandwich, an unusual Facebook message and the actor Stephen Furst.

Al talks about procrastination, ponders saying yes to more things, Apple makes a short film about his life, still being on a low social media diet, weight gain shame, searching for a salad bar, serious undercover store security and an awkward hug.

Al talks about summer coming, a 109 year old man's secrets to long life. an unusual dog walking technique, getting tricked into another iPhone update, having the same conversation over and over again, wonders if some of the Illuminati photos are faked, gets a strong suggestion from a stranger to change his phone number and setting a boundary with a neighbor.

Al talks about Memorial Day, Gregg Allman, Chris Cornell, Doug Stanhope, the quickness of some conspiracy theories, a misunderstanding with a female grocery clerk, inadvertently shoplifting, Facebook diet continues, suffering through a long drawn out joke, plastic in his protein drink and an email scam.

Al talks about a drama with his iPhone, competing pharmacies, taking  the high road regarding a free sandwich, how Yahoo may be a bit compulsive, a politically correct Facebook encounter, another neighbor leaves the building and a unique Thai food delivery philosophy.

Al talks about the scientific aspects of gratitude, Mothers Day, reincarnation, expiration dates on food, a spider in his side view mirror, a controversial cigar coupon, being woken by his smoke alarm, how there's always something wrong after an iPhone update and how he used to smoke pot in airplane bathrooms

Al talks about the number nine, conspiracies to manipulate the weather, a controversial coupon at the car wash, another weird supermarket parking lot encounter, deletes a shirtless man, the challenge of searching for iPhone earbuds, an unresponsive survey and getting schooled regarding gender identification.

Al talks about how the Santa Ana winds can make you feel crazy, Facebook sending him a message, how people can be convinced to believe anything, an app that predicts earthquakes, thinks AT&T may be missing him, a company that's losing most of its good employees and a pan handler who should be in sales.

Al talks about the difference between downloading and listening to a podcast, wondering if you can joke about nuclear war, taking a break from Facebook, online whores following him, working on being more patient, avoiding a neighbor and Jesus giving the thumbs up to a friend of his.

Al talks about how Easter doesn't seem to be as big a deal as Christmas, spending Passover in a French restaurant, how complicated his car radio is, humans being chipped, a moody neighbor, being asked to rate an app, an anti-Christ mark of the beast joke, getting used to being called sir and the pros and cons of smoking.

Al talks about the myth of Bob Dylan, doing a standup gig, how some comics develop stage fright later in life, living the single life, bad tasting water, lemon roasted asparagus and a young girl looking for a keg.

Al talks about how you don't necessarily have to be sober to listen to his podcast, clearing up a mystery on a discount, confusion with a girl who is easily and often offended, trying his best not to be the creepy guy and debating a possible trip to Thailand.