On this episode of Unlicensed Therapy, Ari sits down with biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey to discuss his upcoming book, his latest ventures, and the science behind optimizing your body and mind. Dave shares his insights on weight loss, longevity, and why ejaculating less might just be the key to unlocking peak performance. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation that’s as enlightening as it is hilarious.

On this episode of Unlicensed Therapy, Ari is joined by the hilarious Francisco Ramos to dive into the world of stand-up, personal growth, and relationships. They take advice from listeners, share insights on the comedy grind, and get real about dating and women. A mix of laughs, wisdom, and unfiltered conversation—don’t miss it!

In this episode, host Ari Mannis engages in an insightful conversation with Liam Cullagh, a prominent figure at Friday Bears, a dynamic sketch comedy company. Together, they offer listeners a window into the mechanics of sketch comedy, the inner workings of Friday Bears, and even conjure up an intriguing movie concept.

Liam Cullagh, with his wealth of experience, provides a candid view of the journey that Friday Bears has undertaken. From inception to execution, he sheds light on the sweat and dedication that go into creating hilarious sketches that resonate with audiences.

The highlight of the episode arrives when Ari and Liam collaborate to formulate a movie idea that encapsulates their creative synergy. Weaving in elements of humor and imagination, they sculpt a narrative featuring captivating characters and comedic scenarios that promise to captivate.

Apart from the creative process, Liam shares valuable insights for emerging comedians and sketch comedy enthusiasts. His practical advice and perspective offer a valuable guide for those looking to venture into the world of laughter-inducing performances.

In a surprising turn, Liam takes the opportunity to seek advice from Ari Mannis, showcasing the reciprocity of learning and growth even for seasoned professionals.

Join Ari Mannis and Liam Cullagh in this episode as they delve into the artistry behind Friday Bears, delve into the nuances of sketch comedy, and provide a glimpse into the sheer dedication that defines the comedy industry.

Nick tells a motivating story of getting on the show Last Comic Standing, his troubles with comedy and relationships, and how he deals with drama.

Does Steve spend too much time helping others?

Rell has trouble maintaining relationships, is it his passion for work... or something deeper?

Brady gets some road rage, but what does it stem from?

I'll be honest, not much therapy happened here just two men making each other giggle with silly things for an hour. Enjoy!

Michael needs help raising his child, good thing Ari is here to help.

Jamie wants to learn how to stop caring.

Zack Holmes has been to jail, pressured into skateboarding in a catai patch by Steve-O, and had his own show on MTV, but what's next?

Danny was such cool guy, smart, has sex with girls for money, his problem was dealing with others.

Ari and Amir have known each other a long time.

Thanks for Ali for stopping by the podcast to promote his new special!Ali's New Special:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvofZaBh7wA

I cant remember what Michael's problem was but I remember we had good chemistry.

Jon is looking for the next thing in his life, can Ari help him find it?

Sandy wants to be a better business man.

Chris and Ari get to know each other.

Today on Unlicensed Therapy I am joined by comedian, writer, and actor Tim Dillon. Tim shares with us a bit of his backstory on how he went from mortgage broker during the housing crisis to then reaching a tipping point where he was faced with a number of underlying self-revelations that directed him to pursue a career in comedy. While working on getting recognition to his name Tim credits the majority of his fan base to podcasting and comedian peers. Fast forward to present day he has gained over 200k subscribers for his podcast on YouTube and has been featured on two major media platforms for his stand-up. In this episode we cover the festishization of mental illness and how over diagnosed it has become, partly as a result of people looking for an identity and finding it in what garners the most attention. In relation to that, we speak on the broad acceptance of overweight body types while ignoring the risks associated with obese people and all in the name of identity politics. On the other side of the spectrum we talk through the want to be in a committed relationship but the fear of rejection impeding that desire. Additionally, we discuss the feeling of being stagnant in your career while watching your counterparts succeed. As we wrap up the show Tim reveals to use at what age he became aware of his sexuality and why the feeling of anxiety while performing not only never goes away, but why it never should.

Today on Unlicensed Therapy I am joined by comedian and host of the podcast “Fahim Anwar Dance Hour”, Fahim Anwar. On this episode Fahim and I begin with covering the basics of what should be required when doing a show or going on a podcast. We also deconstruct what Jay-Z’s 99 problems could possibly be along with why phones have such a bad reputation, especially around friends and partners. Eventually, we come to the conclusion that having the ability to sit in silence while on your phone resembles a deeper connection. As we reach the premise of the show Fahim shares his first world problems such as difficulty balancing career and personal life. Though, his biggest disappointment lies in the entertainment industry, most being from commercial auditioning but all auditions nonetheless. Stay with us as we go deeper on the details here on Unlicensed Therapy!

Is Josh Wolf too nice?

Jeremiah is busy, goofy, and kind but is his life as perfect as it seems?

Pat has a new positive outlook on life. Does it work?

Kristen needs help breaking away from work and focusing on herself. Kevin Fard joins in as a co-host.

Maddy and I have been road doggin all over the country together and she is now one of three female friends in my life. God bless her.

Francisco comes in to talk about his relationship and being an outsider.

Joe and Ari share stories from the road, talk about people getting offended, and how he wants to move out of LA.

Today on the podcast we are joined by comedian and actor Rick Glassman. On this episode Rick shares with us how being diagnosed with Asperger syndrome late in life affected both his professional and personal life. Growing up Rick lacked the ability to read social and facial ques and as a result had little to no friends. Recognizing these limitations proved to be the easiest hurdle. Learning how to navigate through this condition on the other hand showed to be more challenging. As a high functioning adult Rick has been able to adapt almost effortlessly but not without the help of comedy. Comedy has directly improved his ability to connect with people through validation and although it is an ongoing battle his stage persona has formed into something you would not recognize from his young self. As we go further into the show Rick shares with us a few anecdotes confronting a security guard along with his basketball aspirations in college.

Not much is wrong with Lucas or at least we couldn't get to the bottom of it.

Benji has no problems... or does he?

Today on Unlicensed Therapy I interview comedian, actor, and television personality Rafinha Bastos. Rafinha stated his career in Brazil as a host for multiple TV shows until he became noticed worldwide after The New York Times named him the most influential person on Twitter. Shortly after opportunities came pouring in and it was through that avenue that Rafinha was able to eventually pursue comedy in English. On this episode we discuss how different not just comedy is in Brazil compared to America but how different the culture is too. Being born in Brazil, Rafinha grew up with much friendlier customs on how people, including strangers, treated each other. As oppose to in America where a bystander will more likely than not take no notice of your presence. Recognizing this contrast plays into how comedy is perceived in each country. In America audience members are more likely to become offended whereas in Brazil they are more accepting of jokes. As we continue the conversation Rafinha shares with us his experience of having a child who lives in a different country while pursuing his career and coming to the realization that he may be overprioritizing sex in his relationships.

Hormoz is one of my oldest best friends in comedy. We talked about his divorce, hecklers, and dieting.

Taylor makes Ari feel better about his fight.

Today on Unlicensed Therapy I speak with comedian Joel Jimenez to discuss his constant state of anxiety and attempt to mitigate it. From a young age Joel has experienced major panic and anxiety issues which have only been magnified by his mother’s ongoing health problems. Living in such high levels of panic have now resulted in developing insomnia, sometimes only sleeping 3 hours a night. In addition to living in fear, the remnant of his illness has even given people secondhand anxiety. Taking into account that Joel has no health insurance we take this opportunity to approach new avenues for possible remedies, experimenting with homosexuality or meditating serve as a couple examples. As we go on in the episode Joel shares with us how he suffers from hypochondria and his perspective as to why his children will not be introduced to Santa Claus.

Mo likes his girlfriend a lot and they take some calls.

Ari has a lot of questions and ideas for Caleb, and they get into some personal stuff.

Porn Star Jennifer doesn't have any problems but we had a nice conversation.

Sara is moving

Ian talks about his goals, his story, his hobbies, and his history of getting mad at Ari.

Grant Cotter talks about the loss of loved ones, getting into an injury in Mexico, and being funny.

Fabrizio talks about leaving his life of Luxury in Chile to become an American comedian.

Steven talks about the highs and lows of being a comedian.

Sherry talks about her first fight, her sexuality, her career, and they take some calls.

Audrey gets into why she doesn't like men, what drives her comedy, and her happiness.

Shapel talks about his anger issues, getting bullied, and being a teddy bear in the gay community.

Barry gives a motivational monologue on the do's and don't in comedy.

Chelcie & Paige made me feel so good for a couple of hours, I truly love them with all my heart, realist guests so far.

Is astrology real? Do straight men have sex with other men? Is Thomas too much to handle? Is Ari Fake? Find out.

Jake talks about how success doesn't fix depression, his goals in stand up and what he does for fun.

Lil House Phone comes on the podcast with a date to talk about his music, his criminal past, and his style.