Stavvy's World #165 - Ali Macofsky
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Jan 26, 2026 Ali Macofsky, stand-up comedian and entertainer known for sharp storytelling, returns with wild touring tales and personal confessions. She jokes about planned weight gain for her act, bald spots and antidepressants, surreal east-coast dreams, and strange subway encounters. Call-ins spark candid takes on sex, dating, and workplace flirting, all delivered with quick wit and raw honesty.
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Choosing A Fat Persona
- Ali Macofsky describes deliberately planning to gain weight for career and personal reasons and frames it as a spiritual and career move.
- Stavros and Ali joke about her fitting a “fat vibe” and how she talks about loving “trash” food as part of the persona.
Media Habits Will Swing Back
- Stavros and Ali reflect on how listening habits shifted from terrestrial radio to streaming and predict a future subculture rejecting constant internet connectivity.
- They suggest a generational or economic split where some parents restrict screens and others embrace tech, creating different childhoods.
Heard Being Mocked On The Train
- Ali recorded three men on a train talking about Stavros at a fancy gym and mocking his presence and motives.
- Stavros responds defensively, describing his gym routine and frustration at being judged by wealthy gym-goers.