AreYouGarbage? Comedy Podcast
Two comedians grill guests about their personal habits and upbringing to humorously judge if they are 'classy' or a 'piece of trash'.
A comedy interview show structured as a lighthearted interrogation. The 'garbage' premise serves as a consistent framework for guests, mostly comedians, to share self-deprecating stories about their unrefined habits, financial struggles, and past embarrassments. The show is less about actual judgment and more about finding relatable humor in low-brow, everyday experiences.
“Unlike other comedy interview shows, its rigid 'garbage' framework forces conversations into specific, often unflattering, and highly relatable territory that other podcasts might only touch on by chance.”
Who hosts this show
H. Foley and Kevin Ryan, two New York-based stand-up comedians, host this comedy podcast where they interview fellow comics and personalities. The show's central premise is to determine if a guest is "Garbage" by asking about their life choices, from childhood and finances to dining etiquette and household habits. The hosts often share their own self-deprecating stories to create a confessional and humorous atmosphere.
Credentials & credits
- Stand-up comedian
- Actor
- Podcast host
Other ventures
- Live comedy tours
- Patreon community
- Merchandise line
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Ari Matti Returns! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. FoleyJun 24, 2026 · 1h 06m
- 03Johnny Pemberton! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. FoleyJun 21, 2026 · 1h 10m
- 04
- 05Fancy Cereal! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. FoleyJun 14, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 06Supermarket Etiquette! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. FoleyJun 10, 2026 · 1h 10m
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01Picky Eaters w/ Trevor Wallace!
A classic episode debating the 'garbage' nature of specific food habits, including the etiquette of ordering chicken wings and whether adults can eat Doritos.
- 02Ari Matti Returns!
Features a guest telling a long, culturally observant story about German tourists in Romania and explaining why he refuses to get a driver's license.
- 03Johnny Pemberton!
A deep dive into a guest's unique origin story, including his father's job as a surgeon at the Mayo Clinic and his own experience meeting Ross Perot as a child.
What you'll be asked on this show
The hosts use the 'garbage or classy' premise as a consistent framing device for every interview. They often begin by exploring a guest's origin story—where they grew up, their family structure, and their parents' professions—to establish a baseline. From there, they pivot to specific scenarios involving money, dining etiquette, relationships, and household habits, posing questions to gauge the guest's behavior. The hosts foster a confessional, non-judgmental atmosphere by frequently sharing their own faults first, making the interview feel collaborative. The conversation is loose and riff-heavy, often spiraling into comedic tangents based on a guest's answers.
This is a two-host interview show driven by the strong rapport between H. Foley and Kevin Ryan, who frequently riff off each other's jokes. They use their own 'garbage' anecdotes to build rapport and encourage guests to open up. Some 'family episodes' feature only the hosts answering questions from their Patreon supporters.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
13 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
5- Q.01
“Where are you from and what's your backstory?”
This is a standard opening question used to establish the guest's origin story and socioeconomic background.
- Q.02
“What did your parents do for a living?”
Asked early on to understand the guest's family background and upbringing.
- Q.03
“How big was your high school graduating class?”
This question helps gauge whether the guest grew up in a small town or a large city.
- Q.04
“What was your first real job?”
Used to surface stories about early, often menial, work experiences.
- Q.05
“Did you play any sports growing up?”
This question explores the guest's childhood hobbies and interests.
money
2- Q.01
“What's your living situation? Are you renting or did you buy?”
A direct way to inquire about the guest's current financial status and lifestyle.
- Q.02
“How is the bill getting chopped up when you're out with friends?”
This question explores the guest's etiquette and attitudes around money in social situations.
personal
5- Q.01
“Do you have a cleaning lady?”
This question probes into a guest's domestic habits and lifestyle.
- Q.02
“What's in your house that makes you feel classy?”
A direct question tied to the show's premise, asking guests to identify items of pride in their home.
- Q.03
“What would have to happen for you to send food back at a restaurant?”
This question reveals a guest's tolerance for bad service and their level of confrontation.
- Q.04
“Is it trashy to ask for all flats or all drumsticks when ordering wings?”
A classic 'garbage' scenario used to debate specific, low-stakes food etiquette.
- Q.05
“What was the first concert you ever went to?”
This question is used to explore a guest's early musical tastes and teenage experiences.
future
1- Q.01
“Do you want to have kids?”
A personal question asked to understand a guest's plans and thoughts on the future.
Signature segments
- · "Are You Garbage?"
- · "Classy or a big old piece of trash"
- · Elaborate and teasing host introductions
- · Patreon Q&A "Family Episodes"
- · "The CEO of Are You Garbage"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Primarily stand-up comedians and actors, often from the same circuit as the hosts. Guests are expected to be comfortable with self-deprecation and open to discussing personal habits and their upbringing in detail.
- Trevor Wallaceon Picky Eaters w/ Trevor Wallace!
- Ari Mattion Ari Matti Returns!
- Johnny Pembertonon Johnny Pemberton!
- Ari Shaffiron Are You Rubbish? w/ Ari Shaffir!
- Brendan Sagalowon Disney Adults w/ Brendan Sagalow!
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors include a mix of direct-to-consumer brands like BetterHelp, Warby Parker, and Rocket Money, alongside heavy promotion of the show's own Patreon and merchandise. The audience is estimated to be comedy-savvy, digitally native, and receptive to integrated podcast advertisements.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' full names?
- The hosts are Kevin Ryan and H. Foley, whose full name is Henry Foley.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a comedy interview where hosts Kevin Ryan and H. Foley determine if a guest is 'classy' or 'garbage' based on their upbringing, habits, and life choices.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, the podcast is active and typically releases multiple new episodes each week.
- Where can I listen to Are You Garbage?
- Full video episodes are available on YouTube, with audio versions on major podcast platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- What are the 'family episodes'?
- These are episodes that feature only the hosts, Kevin and Foley, where they answer questions submitted by their Patreon supporters.
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- [01]Are You Garbage? | Official Website & Online Storeareyougarbage.com
- [02]AreYouGarbage? Comedy Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [03]H. Foley Bioagnus.pro
- [04]H. Foley - Comedian - New York Comedy Clubnewyorkcomedyclub.com
- [05]10 Questions Comedian Henry Foleytheinterrobang.com
- [06]Are You Garbage? Comedy Podcast | Podbeanpodbean.com
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