Overview of Sebastian Maniscalco & The Wet Fart Towel (All Things Comedy)
This episode is a long, free-form conversation with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco (guest) hosted by Bobby Lee and friends on the All Things Comedy podcast. The chat mixes promotional material (Sebastian’s Hulu special), personal anecdotes, observational comedy, and casual backstage-style banter. Topics range from grooming and shower routines to touring life, health checks, fan interactions, and the disputed “wet towel fart” trick that inspired much of the episode’s humor.
Guests & Format
- Main guest: Sebastian Maniscalco (promoting his Hulu special It Ain’t Right, filmed in Chicago; released Nov 21)
- Host/regulars: Bobby Lee, plus Jaime (occasional sidekick flown from Texas), Ralph Barbosa (friend/comic), producer George, social/PR staff (Caroline, Allie, Michael)
- Tone: conversational, comedic, anecdotal; frequent sponsor reads interspersed
Key Topics Discussed
- Sebastian’s Hulu special
- Title: It Ain’t Right
- Filmed at the United Center (Chicago); first time he filmed a special in an arena
- Release date mentioned: November 21
- Personal grooming and routines
- Manicures/pedicures, double-shampoo routine, layering scented shampoos and colognes, body/foot scrubbing with a Korean-style rag/glove, lotion use
- Sebastian’s tips: rotate body washes, layer scents, double-shampoo, pay attention to feet
- The “wet towel” fart story
- Bobby recounts Sebastian supposedly keeping a damp towel by the bed to fart into—Sebastian disputes the exact details; they agree a damp towel + cologne can mask odor but the retelling has been garbled and told many times
- Health topics and screenings
- Discussion of whole-body MRI (concerns about false positives and anxiety) and colonoscopy (encouragement to get screened; sedation makes it easy)
- Comedy career and industry changes
- Sebastian’s early struggles (5–7 year mark), working the Comedy Store, staying for stage time even when stars took over the room
- Modern routes for comics: “Don’t Tell” (well-produced filmed sets online), social media clips, hometown careers
- Personal anecdotes and reflections
- Emotional reaction to working with Robert De Niro (De Niro plays his dad in an upcoming film), gratitude about family and career
- Larry David anecdote: appreciating small moments with idols
- Fan interactions (photos at restaurants, people taking pictures at airports)
- Miscellaneous comedic banter
- Shower/eye behavior, claustrophobia and MRI discomfort, airport napping, winking as a “dying art,” water parks vs. family-friendly hotel parks, shorts/sandals fashion commentary, foot fungus story (resolved via prescription gel)
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “I don’t relish in moments like that… the last three or four years I have been saying to myself, wow, it’s really, really a nice place to be.” — Sebastian on appreciating his career and family
- Larry David anecdote: Sebastian deciding to simply enjoy being around someone he admires rather than stress about what it means for his career
- Practical (and funny) grooming confession: layering different colognes so people smell one thing coming and another leaving
Practical Takeaways & Recommendations
- Entertainment:
- Watch Sebastian’s Hulu special It Ain’t Right (released Nov 21).
- Check out Sebastian’s podcasts: Pete and Sebastian Show; Easy Money (audio series about Charles Ponzi — Sebastian plays Ponzi).
- Health:
- If you’re due for a colonoscopy (recommended at/after age 50 for many), schedule it — hosts encourage getting screened.
- Be cautious about whole-body MRI/“head-to-toe” scans: they can produce incidental findings/false positives and extra anxiety.
- Use ZocDoc (sponsor) to find in‑network doctors and book quickly.
- Grooming tips mentioned (comic, practical):
- Consider double-shampooing for variety of scent/feel.
- Rotate body washes or combine scents (Sebastian layers) — personal preference, not dermatological advice.
- Don’t neglect feet: scrub heels and soles; use exfoliating glove/rag.
- Layer a daytime cologne and a different scent on the back for a two-stage effect when hugging.
- Social/comedy career:
- New platforms (high-quality filmed sets like “Don’t Tell”) provide alternative routes to visibility outside the traditional club circuit.
- Stage time matters; staying to get on stage can create breakthrough moments.
Sponsors Mentioned (episode highlights)
- ZocDoc (medical appointment booking)
- PrizePicks (sports prediction app)
- Bilt (rent rewards program)
- Hims (hair loss and health products)
Bottom Line
This episode is a casual, comedic, and sometimes intimate conversation that mixes promotional material with backstage stories, grooming confessions, industry observations, and family/health reflections. It’s valuable for fans of Sebastian Maniscalco, followers of modern stand-up culture, and listeners who enjoy long-form, unfiltered comedian banter. Key entertainment call-to-actions: watch Sebastian’s Hulu special It Ain’t Right and check his podcasts for more storytelling content.