Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast Bonus Bang: This Book Changed My Life Ep 21 (Lily Sullivan, Andy Daly, Ben Rodgers)
Aug 21, 2025
In this lively discussion, comedian Andy Daly, known for his character work, and podcaster Ben Rodgers, famed for his show Action Boys, join Lily Sullivan to explore the adventure book 'Perseverance.' They share hilarious tales from Las Vegas, dive into quirky living situations, and uncover the absurdities in survival scenarios. The trio mixes humor with enlightening commentary on literature's impact, historical anecdotes, and the escapades of unconventional characters, blending laughter with profound reflections on life and perseverance.
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The Best Buy Vacuum Meeting
- Lily recounts meeting Dean Firehouse testing vacuums at Best Buy and bonding over Dyson vs. Hoover preferences.
- Andy describes multi-week vacuum trials and eventually buying a refurbished 1975 Hoover from Colorado.
House Tours Of An Empty Home
- Andy tells listeners his house tour business features an empty house with little furniture and mixed Yelp reviews.
- He explains most furniture moved to a basement “shame layer” after his divorce.
The Coffee Cart That Gave Dog Treats
- Andy recounts running a coffee cart that never sold coffee but handed out many homemade dog treats.
- He admits the treats were made from odds and ends, sometimes eaten by people who assumed they were human-grade.
