Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino Brooks Wheelan
Apr 18, 2025
Brooks Wheelan, a stand-up comedian and former SNL cast member, shares his journey from biomedical engineering to the comedy stage. He hilariously reflects on his early days of stand-up, including a disaster at an Italian festival. The conversation covers awkward romantic encounters, including threesomes, laced with self-deprecating humor. Brooks also dives into his experiences performing comedy in the Alaskan wilderness and shares memorable celebrity encounters. His light-hearted storytelling reveals the quirks of life, friendship, and the comedy scene.
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Milk Prank Causes Roommate Chaos
- Brooks and his roommates once thought the bathroom smelled awful due to rotting milk left behind the toilet.
- This prank caused tension among them until they realized the true cause months later.
Roommate Life Conflicts
- Andrew and Brooks share stories of messy, awkward roommate conflicts during their early comedic careers.
- They joke about the lack of trust and the inevitable fights over shared items like shampoo.
Roommate's Wild Foursome Night
- Brooks' roommate texted him not to come home because he was having a foursome after taking Vyvanse.
- This wild night happened at a movie screening of True Romance in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.