Thick Skin With Jeff Ross

Comedy king and political wiseman Al Franken joins me for a candid conversation about America’s response to the pandemic, his comraderie with Senator John McCain, that time his comedy duo “Franken & Davis opened for the Grateful Dead, why I think he should try yoga and how much he enjoys doing his new show, “The Al Franken Podcast”.    We bookend the episode with “Roast in Peace” tributes to mucial legend Little Richard and magical legend Roy Horn of Sigfried & Roy.  Life is hard… let’s get through it together.     Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    Also make sure to check out Al's podcast "The Al Franken Podcast" and follow him on Instagram @alfranken   Additional Material: Ed Larson & Bernie Shine

Fred had that spark. He was funny doing nothing.  Even just standing still he got laughs.  And when he happened to be in the audience, nobody laughed more generously. I just saw him before quarantine and I already miss him.  He was my biggest fan and I was his.  Fred and Mary were so kind to me for decades. Their parties were legendary. Sending a big virtual  hug to his daughter Hope and her son Freddy Junior — as well as Fred’s countless fans and best pal Bernie Shine

A funny and uplifting episode from quarantine.  Me and cousin Ed give an update on Rona my new rescue dog and pay “Roast in Peace” tribute to legendary Miami Dolphins football coach Don Shula. Then country music star Brad Paisley calls in for a candid and ball busting conversation about songwriting and life. We even take turns playing our new songs while roasting each other.   As a finale, the CEO of Purell (played by Henry Zebrowski) calls in to tell us how much money he’s making.   Life is hard. Let’s get through it together.     Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    Also make sure to check out Brad's charity The Store at thestore.org, and follow Brad Paisley on Instagram @bradpaisley and Henry Zebrowski @drfantasy   Additional Material: Ed Larson

We're all getting a little restless in quarantine so to help me out, I called up my friend Actor and Superstar Comedian Andrew Dice Clay for some much needed wisdom during these uncertain times. We also pay tribute "Roast in Peace" style to the closing NY Upright Citizens Brigade. Life is hard, we're getting through it together.  Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    Also make sure to follow Andrew Dice Clay @andrewdiceclay   Additional Material: Ed Larson

Life is hard for everybody right now so I called up my pal Chelsea Hander to boost our spirits. However I didn’t expect her to use my podcast to practically propose to New York’s Governor Cuomo.   After that I quickly switch gears for a healthy update from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who heads the President’s Coronavirus Task Force. Then my Cousin Ed and I tackle some “Touchy Subjects” and pay tribute to the late Linda Tripp “Roast in Peace” style.  Life is hard.  Let’s get through it together.   Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    Also make sure to follow the hilarious Chelsea Handler and John DiMaggio @thejohndimaggio   Additional Material: Ed Larson, Eddie Ewing & Bernie Shine   

What an honor.  I was invited to call the former Vice President and current Demorcratic front-runner for what turned into a revealing and meandering conversation.     I also get “cheered up” by Gilbert Gottfried before tackling some “Touchy Subjects” such as Queen Elizabeth’s rare address to the UK, the old lady who found a butt plug and thought it was a bottle stopper and the pandas at the Hong Kong zoo who finally had sex after ten years.  It all wraps up with a "Roast in Peace" tribute to legendary songwriter Bill Withers.  Life is hard. Let’s get through it together.      Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    Also make sure to follow the hilarious James Adomian @jadomian and check out his podcast, The Underculture    Additional Material: Ed Larson

Netflix’s “Tiger King” fans will love this interview.  Joe Exotic called into my podcast from his prison cell in Fortworth, Texas to get a bunch of crazy stuff off his chest.  You got to hear it to believe it.    Then Cousin Ed and I tackle some “Untouchy Subjects” such as the high ratings for President Trump’s press conferences, a man who was eaten by an alligator while breaking the quarantine in Rwanda, mad goats running wild in Wales and a 102 year old lady in Italy who sucessfully recovered from Coronoavirus.  Life is hard. But we’re getting through it together.     Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    Additional Material: Ed Larson & Kevin Schini 

I'm quarantined in my bunker and needed some cheering up, so I decided to safely call my friend and "Bumping Mics" partner Dave Attell to see how he's doing over in New York. We chat about our quarentines, our tour, and tackle some "Touchy Subjects" such as a drive-thru strip club and the woman who gave birth in Walmart.    Later in the show we read your listener submitted jokes for our "Fan Slam" of the former Patriot, Tom Brady. Life is hard, let's get through it together.    Make sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us your feedback @thickskinwithjeffross and follow us on instagram @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @daveattell   Additional Material: Ed Larson   

I’m stuck in the house so I disinfected Cousin Ed and my pal "Alone Together" star, comedian Benji Aflalo and went down to the bunker for a cathartic roasting of all things Corona. We even called a pal of Ed’s who is infected with the virus, and tried to cheer him up. Life is hard. Let’s get through it together. Make sure to rate, review and subscribe to us on Itunes and Youtube and send feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com Also follow our instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @benjiaflalo Additional Material: Ed Larson

I invited "The Daily Beast" Senior Reporter Matt Wilstein over to my "Thick Skin" bunker to talk about the current state of American comedy and the "Cancel Culture". We also tackle some "Touchy Subjects" such as the quickly spreading Coronavirus, illegal toe suckers in Florida, and the sad passing of "Trader Joe". Life is hard, let's get through it together.  Make sure to like, subscribe, rate and review...send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes  Additional Material: Ed Larson & Eddie Ewing 

I ran into comedian Tom Green at the polls, so I invited him over to chat about his first time voting as an American citizen. We also tackle some "Touchy Subjects" and pay a "Roast in Peace" tribute to "Inside the Actor's Studio" host, the legendary James Lipton. Life is hard, let's get through it together.  Make sure to like, subscribe, rate and review...send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @tomgreen   Additional Material: Ed Larson 

I'm back from The NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago and thawing out in the bunker with Cousin Ed and my friend, comedian Jerron Horton. We chat about me roasting Shaq and Charles Barkley at the NBA All-Star Roast, tackle some "Touchy Subjects" including the President's recent pardons, and bid farewell to legendary screen actor Kirk Douglas for this episode's "Roast in Peace". Life is hard, let's get through it together.    Make sure to rate and review, subscribe and send us your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @jerronhorton    Additional Material: Ed Larson 

Jeff’s Super Bowl Weekend I'm fresh off the plane from Miami after a fun filled Super Bowl weekend and I have a couple fun stories to share, from meeting Nancy Pelosi to dancing with Lady Gaga. My pal master magician Bernie Shine also joins me to discuss some “Touchy Subjects” such as the Iowa Caucus and an owl that's too fat to fly. We end with a "Roast in Peace" tribute to the San Francisco 49ers. Life is Hard, let's get through it together.  Make sure to rate and review, subscribe and send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com. And follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross@therealjeffreyross @eddietunes    additional material: Ed Larson 

He's finally here. My good Buddy Pauly Shore is in the bunker. We reminisce about our friendship and shared experiences, tackle some touchy subjects including the impeachment, and pay tribute to the Late Great Laker, Kobe Bryant. I also get some valuable wisdom from The Weasel himself. Life is hard, lets get through it together.    Make sure to rate and review us, send feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com and follow us on instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @paulyshore   Additional material: Ed Larson     

Goodbye Mr. Peanut, Hello Mr. Flom My pal renowned record producer, podcast host and Innocence Project activist Jason Flom stops by to weigh in on the recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations, some “Touchy Subjects” and to chat about the important issue of wrongful convictions. I also share my thoughts on the recent Impeachment hearings, and pay tribute to the dearly departed Mr.Peanut. Life’s hard, let’s get through it together Make sure to check out Jason on instagram @itsjasonflom And The Innocence Project at theinnocenceproject.com Also make sure to send us your feedback at thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes

We're back after a New Year's break to talk to our Emotional Support Humans about some fun Touchy Subjects such as "The Royal Split," Penis fish taking over a California beach, and TWO Roast In Peace's.  One fur the disaster CATS, and another for Rock and Roll Legend Neil Peart from RUSH.  Sitting in with us in The Bunker is Jeff's college buddy Mark Chapin.  Wait for him to pop the question to Jeff towards the end.   Go see Bumping Mics and Jeff on the road coming soon to you.  All dates are available at roastmastergeneral.com.    Make sure to rate and review us, send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes

Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer himself came by the bunker to chat with me, cousin Ed and my best friend Luna.  Cesar let me ask a bunch of intense canine questions and shared his philosophies on life, dogs and dogs.   Then at the end we roast Luna. Life is rrrruff.  Let’s get through it together.      Make sure to rate and review us, subscribe and send your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithheffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @cesarsway 

I recently hosted a two day pop up coffee shop and comedy gallery in Studio City,CA.  With so many great fans coming by it seemed like the perfect opportunity to do a live version of this podcast.   It was a rainy Sunday and the vibe was perfect.  Bill Burr makes a hilarious cameo in which he roasts the shit out of me.  Then my pal and neighbor Seth Green jumped on stage to discuss our recent USO tour around Alaska in which we spread holiday cheer to America’s active duty military people stationed way up there.  Seth and I tell some fun stories about our adventures and do some bonding with the live pop up crowd.  It all winds up with a “Roast in Peace” tribute to the late great actor Ron Liebman.  Life is hard.  Let’s get through it together. make sure to rate and review us, send us your feedback to thickskinswithjeffross@gmail.com, and follow us on Instagram at @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietumes

I’m back in the bunker after a great Thanksgiving and I decided to have my friend Jasmin Leigh over to talk about my upcoming pop up coffee shop, Roastmaster's Coffee and Comedy Gallery opening this weekend in LA. We also tackle some touchy subjects such as the Oprah versus Kid Rock controversy, robot dogs and Michael Jackson’s glove. Life is hard, let’s get through it together    make sure to rate and review, and leave us your feedback at thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @eddietunes @realjasminleigh

Okay we may or may not have taken some mushrooms before recording this podcast.  My cousin Ed squeezes into the bunker beside visual artists Kii Arens and Pau Aguirre and comedian Annie Leiderman to help me roast some turkeys and other “Touchy Subjects”   Make sure to rate and review, and send us your feedback to thickskinwithjeffross@gmail.com. Also follow us on Instagram @thickskinwithjeffross @therealjeffreyross @eddietunes @kiiarens @annielederman @artofpau   Main Title and Roast in Peace Theme by Kii Arens Additional material by Ed Larson