Comedian Art Cai (@fartcai) has been an uncultured swine for too long. So he and another comedian friend Fernando Ruiz (@oakcliffdaddy) set out to learn anything and everything they can-- by talking to the people. From hobbies to personal experiences and everything in between (e.g. ghost hunting, foreskin restoration, becoming a monk), they stuff their hungry gobs with all of it on TEACH ME GOOD (@teachmegoodpodcast).
Comedian and friend Freddie Shanel chats about her rite of passage and the experience of going to a Bar/Bat/B'Nai Mitzvah. Art and Fernando try planning theirs and by the end of the episode, the whole group gets married.
They boys discuss everything that happened in 2022 (mainly therapy)! Listen to all episodes here: www.linktr.ee/teachmegoodpodcast
Comedian and friend BENNY FELDMAN (@feldfrog ) is here to chat with the boys about his experience eating BUGS. The man eats BUGS as a SNACK. Not raw but cooked BUGS. They discuss the environmental and economic benefits of bug eating and Art and Fernando figure out how to monetize the whole thing. Listen to other episodes and check out the Patreon here!: www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Comedian and friend Max Fine (@intheminivan @maxfine_) talks about his favorite show THE OA. Art and Fernando unpack why Max is obsessed with meta-inter-dimensional content. Why has Max watched The OA seven times? Why does he fall asleep every night to interstellar? How did he convince Art and Fernando to watch the rest of The OA? freaking listen to the episode, brother. listen to all episodes and check out our Patreon here: www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Toren and friend of the podcast Stephen sit down to discuss things like celebrity worship, recklessness, fame and artistic integrity. They discuss music and comedy while Toren runs on almost no sleep.
Art and Fernando do a solo episode for the first time ever (surprising). They discuss everything from Boobs vs Butts, Israel vs Palestine, Cat Adoption, the Myth of Sisyphus, and of course...The Allegory of the Cave. It's a deep episode. Check out our other episodes and our Patreon here! www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Comedian and friend Ryan Ciecwisz is a huge Bob Dylan nerd. From reading biographies to watching multiple Bob Dylan documentaries to listening and relistening albums, Ryan has explored all facets of Bob's work. Art and Fernando learn a little bit about America's folk rock legend. Check us out our Patreon! www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Comedian and friend Jo Wild (@macajoni_and_cheese) sits down and assures the boys that America's Next Top Model will return and they will have a chance to compete. Jo also discusses how intense and problematic the whole show was and how they loved every second of it. Listen to the podcast anywhere! www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Comedian and friend Sasha Von D (@sashavond) talks about his experience teaching and interacting with kids. Despite having no professional training, Sasha thinks he understands kids in a way most don't. In the same way he understands Art and Fernando....as they are....children... Listen to all episodes here! www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Comedian and friend Sasha Von D (@sashavond) talks about his experience teaching and interacting with kids. Despite having no professional training, Sasha thinks he understands kids in a way most don't. In the same way he understands Art and Fernando....as they are....children... Listen to all episodes here! www.linktr.ee/teachmegood
Comedian and friend Gabby Jordan Brown (@hipsoccermom) chats about her favorite show of all time GLEE. She discusses her love of the plot and the characters and defends every single problematic plot point the show has to offer. "It's a perfect show and I don't think there's a single thing wrong with it" -- Gabby J Brown.
Comedian and friend Victor Tran (@vicvantran) talks about his obsession with high school tennis and how those experiences formed him today. The boys also learn the value of friendship in competition while Victor reflects on how he built friendships (and enemies) through high school tennis.
Comedian and friend Lee Lan talks about her relationship with food and what it means to her. She and the boys end up just discussing things to eat and how they'll all cook a meal together and why they love food. This episode is the umami of all episodes!!!
Comedian and friend Tony Ferraro (www.instagram.com/anthonyferraro7) teaches the boys about the New York Mets baseball game. Tony struggles hard to hide his super fandom and discusses how his passion for the team has gotten him into some sticky situations-- NOT!!!! He's the worst fan ever!!!!
Lauren (Art's gf), Fernando (Art's bf), and Art (Art's Art) discuss Fernando and Art's friendship amongst other things like sailing and fame.
Comedian and actor Robert Johnston discusses his experience playing theme park characters (like Spider-man, Harry Potter) at Universal Studios. He also talks about the kooky auditioning processes for performing at theme parks (Disney being the strangest) and the certain kinds of people you interact with at these hellscapes.
Old friend Erik Stockler (@erikniemistockler) chats with Art as they rekindle their friendship. Erik was Art's best friend in kindergarten who moved away on short notice leaving Art wandering throughout life without his childhood best friend. Somehow Erik found Art again over Instagram and they spend the podcast catching up. Listen to TMG anywhere you find podcasts! www.linktr.ee/teachmegood www.artcaistuff.com/teach-me-good
Light House Keeper and the first woman light house keeper of the Boston Light light house, Sally Snowman teaches the boys what it's like to keep the light. From her fascination with light house keeping, to the island the light house is on, to the potential spirits that live there, Sally loves her light house and convinces the boys to follow her light.
35th Disciple Shaolin Kung Fu master David Fung of Manhattan Shaolin (@manhattanshaolin) is here to chat about his journey to become a Shaolin Kung Fu master. He teaches the boy the "secrets" of Shaolin Kung Fu and the more realistic experiences of practicing Shaolin Kung Fu. Fernando even gets threatened trying to become David's dark disciple. DAVID FUNG & MANHATTAN SHAOLIN: www.shaolinnewyork.com
Ed Malone (@clownguru) hops on to discuss his thoughts and opinions on clowning. As a previous student of the Leqoc and Philippe Gaulier clowning schools, he hops on to teach the boys what it really means to clown...and Art and Fernando agree to check out one of his classes.
Comedian and friend Danielle Deluty sits down with the gang to discuss what its like to be a doula. Art and Fernando discuss childbirth and the pivotal role a Doula can be for anyone birthing. They then decide to all be doulas together because childbirth doula is all about being a hype man. Danielle's IG: www.instagram.com/femaleintern listen to the podcast anywhere you find podcasts or here! www.artcaistuff.com/teach-me-good
YouTuber and Ninja/Samurai expert Antony Cummins chats with the boys about ninjas. They explore how ninjas came to be, what they actually were, and how they've affected the world. Art and Fernando literally learn the way of the shinobi as Antony debunks the legends and myths. Check out Antony here: www.youtube.com/c/antonycummins Listen to the pod anywhere pods are found www.linktr.ee/teachmegood www.artcaistuff.com/teach-me-good
Comedian and friend Shenuque Tissera (@shenuque) joins the boys to discuss his career as a college Quidditch player. How he went from high school jock to college stud on a broomstick. Art confronts his judgments of Harry potter adults while Fernando wishes he went to college. Available wherever you listen to podcasts www.linktr.ee/teachmegood www.artcaistuff.com/teach-me-good
Comedian, fellow show runner (@jerryseinfeldpresents), and good friend MEREDITH DIETZ (@dietz.m) joins the boys to talk about her love for the Percy Jackson book series. Fernando relishes in the convo as an already established fan while Art gets learned. They discuss fan fiction, which relationships in the books are the best, and a million other off topic things. MEREDITH: www.meredithdietz.com Listen wherever you get podcasts! www.linktr.ee/teachmegoodpodcast www.artcaistuff.com/teach-me-good ART: www.artcaistuff.com FERNANDO: www.linktr.ee/oakcliffdaddy
WE NEED TO RECORD MORE EPISODES. WE'LL BE BACK VERY VERY SOON!!!
The dudes give the world a sneak peek of the Patreon episodes. They review 2021 from Jeff Bezos to Betty White to Pete Davidson and their own personal lives. They ask "What happened and what will happen?" as they speculate into their own futures with the wisdom-- or lack their of-- of yesteryear.
Podcaster and long time ex-pat Greg Jorgensen talks to the dudes about his journey of leaving Canada to live in Thailand for forever. They discuss the trials and tribulations of living in a completely different place and the journey of adjustment. Is it running away or seeking new experiences? Perhaps both? Art and Fernando explore the experience of ex-patriotism.
Comedian and friend Julia Zhen sits down with the boys (IN-PERSON!!) to discuss the international k-pop sensation BTS. They also discuss Korean pop music and its cultural significance. Art and Fernando eventually decide to start their own group with their own stans.
Comedian and friend of the podcast Ben X. Kim joins the boys to discuss his stint as a DJ and how the musical art form has evolved throughout the years. Art and Fernando then decide to start their own DJ duo.
Comedian and friend of the podcast Mariah Oxley discusses her journey through high school speech and debate. As a captain and consistent winner, Mariah reflects on her prowess and the cringe that came along with it. Art (without Fernando) tries to make sense of how strange it all is from practice to competition and everything in between.
Comedian and friend of the podcast, Peter Wong joins the boys to discuss his struggles with video game addiction. They explore what it looks like and feels like and how difficult it is to manage. They also briefly discuss eating butt and gambling.
Comedian and scientist Kyle Marians sits the boys down to explain the clitoris to them. They discuss the scientific and cultural history surrounding the famous body part and debunk the myths and legends. Art and Fernando also finally learn where to find it.
The boys will be back mid-November (maybe even earlier)! While you're suffering (i.e. waiting)... tell your friend about us, throw us a review, follow us on social media, check us out the Patreon (www.patreon.com/teachmegood) and
Comedian and friend of the podcast Josh Nasser talks about his obsession with the video game Kingdom Hearts. He's played every single game and will continue to keep playing. He's even practicing for some Kingdom Hearts speed runs. Art and Fernando take in how crazy the plot and gameplay actually is.
Comedian and friend of the pod Tony Sykowski spent a summer performing improv with the Second City on a Norwegian Cruise. He talks about what it was like to perform to cruise patrons with the same jokes night after night. And how humor changes when its in front of tourists wearing Hawaiian shirts. Art and Fernando plan how to get on a cruise as stand-up comedians.
Podcaster and comedian Richard Krysztoforski talks about his multiple spine surgeries and how he manages his pain. From ketamine visits to physical therapy, Richard has gone through it all. He's even had testicular cancer so he's not stranger to pain and how to deal with major lifestyle changes. Art and Fernando get hyped on medically induced k-hole.
Comedian and podcaster Simon Johnston chats with the boys about the infamous teenage vampire love saga-- Twilight. They discuss the repression, Mormonism, and creepy details of the series while being fully aware that Simon himself still watched all of them.
Comedian and friend Joshua Lampley chats about the work he did on a few murder docuseries. From asking for actual evidence to scrubbing through crime scene pictures to interviewing family members to auditioning actors, he chats about how strange the experience was to turn murder into entertainment. Art and Fernando listen close just in case they ever end up in a murder docuseries!
Comedian, podcaster, and speech instructor Jessica Coyle teaches the guys the problematic nature of how society treats accents and her work with ESL students and their accents. The dudes learn that no accent is "better" than another and that America isn't a "neutral" accent!
University of Alabama alum and sorority gal Anna teaches the squad about sorority rush and sorority life at THE Greek life school. The dudes learn about the intense rush process and whether or not they themselves could get a bid-- all because of the TikTok trend. Part 2 of a 2 part episode.
University of Alabama alum and sorority gal Anna teaches the squad about sorority rush and sorority life at THE Greek life school. The dudes learn about the intense rush process and whether or not they themselves could get a bid-- all because of the TikTok trend. Part 1 of a 2 part episode.
Comedian and TikToker Lindsay Lucido talks about her experience in the "Troubled Teen Industry" and how it fed into the Monarch School-- a high school based on the 1960's cult Synanon. We discuss the emotional, mental, and physical abuse everyone endured how it has affected her today. Art and Fernando discuss how they would be terrible at the school.
Former Olympian fencer (Athens '04) and current Olympian fencing coach (fresh from Tokyo '20) Dan Kellner talks about the struggles and rewards of being an Olympian. From physical conditioning to mental health to the whole olympic experience, Dan discusses his perspective as an Olympian and as a coach. Art and Fernando discuss how they can qualify right now.
Comedian and skateboarder Ally Mason chats with the dudes about her interest in skateboarding. What it means to her and how people can start. Art talks about how he broke his foot while skateboarding recently and Fernando gets pumped about Tony Hawk.
B-Boy, comedian, rapper, skateboarder, and friend Fluke Human teaches Fernando and Art how to spin on their heads and what it means to "breakdance". They quickly learn that breakdancing is the politically incorrect term and how difficult b-boying/girling is!
Comedian and friend of the pod, Justin Lobasso explains to the dudes his fascination and obsession with the color blue. They discuss the personal, cultural and anthropoligcal impact of the color blue and strange of a podcast topic it is. Art and Fernando try extremely hard not to mention the "I'm Blue" song.
Actress, and Life Coach Whitney Uland explains her past work as a Private Investigator. From the affairs to kidnapping, Whitney explains the day-to-day of working at a investigation firm. All of this leads Art and Fernando to investigate into their own lives.
Anna Swenson of RECOMPOSE (@recomposelife) talks to the boys about natural organic reduction burials which is a burial process that turns a dead body into organic mulch. This organic matter can then be used for soil and land plotting. It's environmentally sustainable, cheaper, and clean. Art and Fernando sign up immediately.
Hip Hop artist and friend MasterRhymez (@rhymezondeck) chats with the dudes on the craft that is writing FIRE BARS. They chat about MasterRhymez's first ever rap lyric to his process now. And Art and Fernando discuss starting a podcast based hip hop group.
Comedian and Fast and Furious fanatic Max Hegley joins the podcast to chat about the meaning of family and cars. From his stint of live streaming him watching all Fast movies in one sitting to his thoughts on the franchise as a whole, Max teaches the guys what it means to shut up and drive. Also Fernando loves this franchise.
Comedian and avid Jeopardy preparer Tristan Williams sits down and explains how he practices to audition for Jeopardy. He's gotten to the final round of the Jeopardy audition multiple times and explains his process of prep...and what kind of life experiences he's gained along the way. From using website scrapers to reading Jeopardy books, he teaches the guys what it means to prep for Jeopardy.