The Sebastian Maniscalco Show
Sebastian Maniscalco
The Sebastian Maniscalco Show brings Sebastian together with longtime friend and comedian Pete Correale for hilarious, honest conversations about life, culture, family, and the strange things we’ve all started accepting as normal. Expect classic Sebastian storytelling, real friendship, stories from the road, and great guests—comedians, actors, athletes, and other interesting voices dropping in for funny, thoughtful conversations.
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Episodes
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Nov 3, 2026 • 1h 15min
The Show Considers A Side Business
Pete’s garage-grown cannabis sparks dreams of a side business, until shipping laws get in the way. The guys debate seasonal fashion, inspect a sinister clown marionette and an antique Sicilian doll, and marvel at Alex Rodriguez’s breakdown of Mariano Rivera’s cutter. Listener voicemails cover skincare, traffic etiquette, lawn blowers, sports traditions, and shaving in the shower.
Oct 29, 2026 • 1h 4min
We Got Company: Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez, former 14-time MLB All-Star and current sports team owner, joins Sebastian for a lively conversation about growing up in New York, baseball rivalries, bat flips, and Mariano Rivera’s legendary cutter. They explore parenting, gratitude, youth sports pressure, mentorship, financial lessons, business leadership, AI, resilience, and the journey from star player to Timberwolves and Lynx ownership.
Oct 27, 2026 • 51min
Matching Costumes and Midnight Stitches
A move upstate brings better schools, packed extracurricular schedules, and plenty of chauffeur duty. The conversation turns to heartfelt handwritten cards, contentious mailbox makeovers, elaborate family Halloween costumes, and matching pajamas versus old-school robes. They also tackle Los Angeles mosquitoes, a late-night rescue for eight stitches, emergency medical bills, ambulance delays, and a neighborhood feud over a dog and fresh sod.
Oct 20, 2026 • 1h 5min
Why Not Use A Wheelchair?
Sebastian explains why he skipped a hike, reveals the surprising cause of his rash, and recalls being offered a wheelchair at a concert. He and Pete debate parenting, discipline, temporary disability access, and concerts that never seem to end. They also tackle a midair cockpit attack, a failed Tennessee execution, military discipline, and chaotic listener voicemails about dogs, refrigerators, and manners.
Oct 15, 2026 • 1h 8min
We Got Company: David Chang
David Chang, acclaimed chef, author, TV personality, and Momofuku founder, joins Sebastian for a candid conversation about restaurant culture and survival. They explore rising costs, delivery apps, social media critics, and the post-Covid dining landscape. Chang also opens up about anxiety, parenting, home cooking, and the Los Angeles restaurants everyone should try.
Oct 13, 2026 • 52min
The Doctor Dilemma
Sebastian and Pete swap unsettling medical mishaps, aging anxieties, and questionable theories about doctors. They debate whether hidden kitchen appliances effectively vanish, mourn abandoned panini dreams, and weigh Costco membership after discovering coffins are available. The conversation also wanders through home wellness projects, recalled groceries, former houses, and Pete’s fascination with brutal frontier history.
Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 9min
24/7 365 Parenting
A luxurious straight-razor shave sparks stories about barbershops, mobsters, grooming rituals, and bargain TVs. Listener calls lead to debates over drink orders and marriage anniversaries, while true-crime mysteries and feel-good television get their turn. The conversation settles into parenting: discipline in public, nanny conflicts, family games, team obligations, and whether two daily showers are pure indulgence.
Sep 29, 2026 • 54min
The End Of Cash & Sleeping At Your Own Party
Sebastian and Pete debate whether cash is headed for extinction, how much to save before retirement, and whether anyone can leave their own party early. They revisit a Vegas dining detail, a four-hour Dave Matthews-only gathering, public toothbrushing, awkward social scoldings, and the eternal question: is it okay to eat grapes before paying?
Sep 24, 2026 • 1h 3min
We Got Company: Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman, a Canadian-American comedian, writer, actor, and Emmy winner known for Hacks and Rooster, joins for an unfiltered conversation. She talks about finding her voice through stand-up, escaping poverty, and balancing comedy, acting, and writing. They explore awkward celebrity encounters, family support, controversial material, nervousness onstage, avoiding social media, and building a career on her own terms.
Sep 22, 2026 • 58min
Congratulations, You're Dumb: Is College A Scam?
Sebastian and Pete debate whether college is an overpriced status symbol, a social playground, or a necessary path to certain careers. They swap stories about disastrous jobs, clueless academic achievements, and awkward career fairs. Elsewhere, they dissect inflated tipping demands, airline service, overprotective fathers, cheating fears, and a decades-old mystery involving four rubber bands.
