The FatFish Podcast
Two stand-up comedians and childhood friends riff with fellow comics about pop culture, personal stories, and life on the road.
This is a classic "comedians talking to comedians" podcast, defined by its almost complete lack of structure. It feels like eavesdropping on a private, free-wheeling conversation between friends, where topics shift rapidly based on a shared memory, a visual prop, or a meme pulled up on a screen. The humor comes from spontaneous riffing and personal stories rather than planned segments or insightful takeaways.
“The show's defining feature is its chaotic, tangential, and unpredictable nature. Unlike more structured interview shows, conversations can pivot instantly, driven by visual gags, on-screen videos, or the host's frequent use of a soundboard to punctuate jokes, creating a uniquely playful and spontaneous energy.”
Who hosts this show
The FatFish Podcast is the official show of comedians Ralph Barbosa and Jaime Garcia, who went from washing dishes together as kids to touring the country as stand-ups. The show is a loose, conversational hang-out, often featuring one of the hosts (primarily Jaime Garcia in recent episodes) interviewing fellow comedians and friends. Conversations are tangential and humor-driven, covering everything from pop culture and dating to personal anecdotes and industry experiences in a format that feels more like a green room chat than a structured interview.
Credentials & credits
- Ralph Barbosa: Netflix Special "Cowabunga"
- Ralph Barbosa: Winner, Funniest Comic in Texas (2019)
- Ralph Barbosa: Winner, New York Latino Film Festival Stand-Up competition (2021)
- Ralph Barbosa: HBO Max special "Entre Nos: The Winners 3"
- Jaime Garcia: Stand-up comedian and regular opener for Ralph Barbosa
- Jaime Garcia: Guest co-host on the "Tiger Belly" podcast
Other ventures
- Ralph Barbosa's car channel "Formula Bean"
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Kool-Aid pineapple 🤔😂Jun 26, 2026 · 26s
- 02Ariana Grande's black phase 💅😂Jun 24, 2026 · 42s
- 03Kool-Aid Pineapple w/ Fabrizio Guido | EP 83 | FatFish PodcastJun 22, 2026 · 1h 24m
- 04Chicks Dig the Robot w/ Francisco Ramos | EP 82 | FatFish PodcastJun 15, 2026 · 1h 05m
- 05Maddy With the Fatty w/ Maddy Smith | EP 81 | FatFish PodcastJun 8, 2026 · 1h 46m
- 06Love on the Spectrum w/ Cristina Mariani | EP 80 | FatFish PodcastJun 1, 2026 · 51 min
- 07Jaime Gets a Taco for His Birthday | EP 79 | FatFish PodcastMay 25, 2026 · 52 min
- 08The Wolf of McDonald's w/ Geoffrey Asmus | EP 78 | FatFish PodcastMay 18, 2026 · 1h 28m
Notable episodes
- 01Kool-Aid Pineapple w/ Fabrizio Guido | EP 83
Showcases the show's extremely tangential style, covering everything from pickup basketball to a prank on a United flight, and features a classic visual gag where the host presents a painting of a luchador as his father.
- 02Maddy With the Fatty w/ Maddy Smith | EP 81
A good example of the show's informal structure, where the guest arrives mid-episode to join an ongoing conversation. It also introduces the recurring gag about Jaime Garcia's bathroom habits.
- 03Love on the Spectrum w/ Cristina Mariani | EP 80
Highlights the host's heavy use of a soundboard to punctuate jokes and the duo's ability to build an extended comedic riff from a single premise (imagining the Virgin Mary as a middle-manager in heaven).
What you'll be asked on this show
Jaime Garcia's interview style is anti-structural and conversational. He often opens by ceding control to the guest, asking what they want to talk about, or by launching into a personal story. He probes not with direct, challenging questions, but by sharing his own self-deprecating anecdotes to create a confessional atmosphere. The conversation is frequently interrupted and redirected by visual props, on-screen memes, or a soundboard, making the interview feel like a series of spontaneous riffs rather than a linear Q&A. There's no signature closing sequence beyond asking for plugs and the show's catchphrase outro.
Co-hosted by Ralph Barbosa and Jaime Garcia, though episodes often feature just one host with guests. Jaime Garcia, the more frequent host in the provided evidence, uses a highly informal, conversational style, often sharing his own anecdotes to prompt stories. The format is extremely loose, with guests sometimes joining mid-conversation, and is punctuated by a signature intro ("Eee! What's up guys...") and outro ("Eee! Goodbye!").
Questions the host keeps coming back to
10 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.
personal
3- Q.01
“Is there something you want to get off your chest?”
The host often asks this near the beginning to give the guest an open invitation to tell a story or rant.
- Q.02
“Are you single now?”
A direct question to inquire about a guest's current relationship status.
- Q.03
“Who would you call to hide a body?”
A dark, humorous hypothetical question posed to a guest to reveal their closest confidantes.
origin
2- Q.01
“What was your first stand-up set about?”
A common question used to explore a fellow comedian's origin story.
- Q.02
“Were you raised in a woman-heavy household?”
The host asks this to compare his own upbringing with the guest's family dynamics.
craft
1- Q.01
“Did you start out performing in black rooms?”
A more specific follow-up for comedians to understand their early career path and audience development.
future
3- Q.01
“Do you ever plan on getting married?”
Asked during discussions about relationships to gauge a guest's long-term personal plans.
- Q.02
“What do you have planned for the year, career-wise?”
A straightforward question asked later in the show to set up future project plugs.
- Q.03
“Where can people find you online?”
This is the standard closing question for guests to promote their social media handles.
backstory
1- Q.01
“Did you have a prom or a type in high school?”
This question is used to explore a guest's teenage years and early dating life.
Signature segments
- · Intro catchphrase: "Eee! What's up guys..."
- · Outro catchphrase: "Eee! Goodbye!"
- · Using a soundboard for comedic effect
- · Pulling up memes and videos on a screen to riff on
- · Jaime's recurring story about taking his shirt off to use the bathroom
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show primarily books fellow stand-up comedians, actors, and creators from the hosts' orbit. Guests are typically friends or peers who are comfortable with a loose, riff-heavy, and sometimes raunchy conversational style.
- Fabrizio Guidoon Kool-Aid Pineapple w/ Fabrizio Guido | EP 83 | FatFish Podcast
- Francisco Ramoson Chicks Dig the Robot w/ Francisco Ramos | EP 82 | FatFish Podcast
- Maddy Smithon Maddy With the Fatty w/ Maddy Smith | EP 81 | FatFish Podcast
- Cristina Marianion Love on the Spectrum w/ Cristina Mariani | EP 80 | FatFish Podcast
- Geoffrey Asmuson The Wolf of McDonald's w/ Geoffrey Asmus | EP 78 | FatFish Podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the evidence, the podcast attracts direct-to-consumer brands targeting a young, predominantly male audience, including men's wellness products (BlueChew), e-commerce platforms (Shopify), and cannabis accessories (Everything 420).
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The FatFish Podcast?
- The podcast is hosted by stand-up comedians and childhood friends Ralph Barbosa and Jaime Garcia.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a casual, unstructured comedy podcast where the hosts have free-flowing conversations with guests, who are typically other comedians. The discussions are very tangential and riff-based.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly on Mondays.
- Where can I listen to The FatFish Podcast?
- The podcast is available in video format on YouTube and Spotify, and as an audio podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts.
- Why does Jaime Garcia sometimes open for Ralph Barbosa?
- Jaime Garcia, who started his stand-up career more recently, is a regular opener for his co-host Ralph Barbosa on tour.
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- [01]The FatFish Podcast - Official Site7equis.com
- [02]Ralph Barbosa - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]The FatFish Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [04]Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga - Netflixnetflix.com
- [05]Jaime Garcia, Live! | Prekindleprekindle.com
- [06]The Fat Fish w/ Ralph Barbosa & Jaime Garcia [Podcast] - We Own The Laughsweownthelaughs.com
- [07]Jaime Garcia (TigerBelly, FatFish Podcast) | Fishing with David Lucasyoutube.com
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