All Seasons

Season 2024

  • S2024E01 The Sicilian Islands w/ Andrew Santino

    • March 18, 2024

    Welcome aboard to the premiere episode of You Be Trippin' hosted by Ari Shaffir! Ari is joined by comedian Andrew Santino on a trip to Sicily and they talk about everything there is know about those little islands off the tip of the Italian boot. Andrew shares photos from his excursion and he and Ari discuss the subtle art of annoying locals, exploring caves, swimming with jellyfish, hiking, nudity in other countries, the local food scene, and so much more! We also get some useful travel tips and fun facts, like did you know Sicily is populated by hundreds of stray dogs? Strap in and get ready to trip!

  • S2024E02 Australia w/ Mark Normand

    • March 21, 2024

    This week Ari is joined by comedian Mark Normand on a trip to Australia and they talk about cultural differences there and how great the surf is. Mark shares photos from his trip and he and Ari discuss the seldom known tourist spots in Perth. They also talk about touching koalas, doing shoey's on stage, the Aussie drinking culture, plus some useful travel tips for food and much more. Strap in and get ready to trip!

  • S2024E03 Iceland w/ Dan Soder

    • March 25, 2024

    Ari is joined by comedian Dan Soder on a trip to Iceland with some pitstops to Stockholm and Amsterdam along the way. They talk about a destination called Blue Lagoon, the city of Reykjavik, hot person genetics, the untouched wilderness, being grateful after traveling, the haunting beauty of Iceland, Dan also tells Ari a story about watching the World Cup with locals and being recognized for his work in the TV series "Billions". Strap in and get ready to trip!

  • S2024E04 Germany w/ Kevin Ryan

    • March 28, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Kevin Ryan stops by to talk about Schnitzel, the craziness of the autobahn, and his German wife. He also discusses the drinking laws in Germany, authentic food, avoiding the sights, and wanting to fit in with the locals. Other topics include: making language mistakes, getting by with English, the German demeanor, and the cleanliness of German bathrooms. Genießen!

  • S2024E05 Peru w/ Joe List

    • April 1, 2024

    Ari is joined by comedian and close friend, Joe List on trip to the beautiful country of Peru. This trip for Joe is a little bit of a heartbreaker for him, but he'll get to that. They're starting off strong with an Ambien haze and a felony. The hike to Machu Picchu is a little treacherous, in more ways than one, but the views along the way are unreal. If the start of the trip sounds a little rough, wait until you hear the ending. Nonetheless, Ari and Joe feel inspired by the adventure and are ready to get back out there to make their own trail.

  • S2024E06 USO Shows w/ Dave Attell

    • April 4, 2024

    Dave Attell stops by to talk about the party capitol of the world, performing comedy for the armed forces, and life on the bases. He also discusses comedy overseas, safaris, camping, and some personal travel tips. Other topics include: Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, goats, army base food, smaller shows, making people laugh at the hospital, and Dave's brand new Netflix special Hot Cross Buns.

  • S2024E07 Nairobi w/ Monroe Martin

    • April 8, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Monroe Martini goes on a wild safari and shares stories about his time in Nairobi. He talks about the stray dogs, Swahili food, and upscale restaurants. He also discusses the cost of living, the open mic scene, the security, and the terrifying traffic. Other topics include: college gigs, coffee chains, flea markets, and massages. Enjoy!

  • S2024E08 Tulum, Mexico w/ Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson

    • April 11, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson take a trip to Tulum at the start of the pandemic where they learn about Mayan culture , rent bikes, and wear the wrong bathing suit. With Ari, they talk about pharmacies, massages, and butt wipes. Travel tips: bring water shoes, get cash at the airport, and do your research. They also discuss beach dogs, getting sick, and bad mushrooms. Disfruta!

  • S2024E09 United Kingdom w/ Danny Brown

    • April 15, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin', Danny Brown stops by to talk about the United Kingdom! Danny spends significant time over the pond and he and Ari talk all about the smoking culture over there, British TV, football, hitting on European women, and how the UK makes you appreciate American central heating. Other topics include: balloons, glitching, European racism, English breakfasts, socialized healthcare, Glasgow accents, and the perks of traveling light.

  • S2024E10 Bangkok, Thailand w/ Colum Tyrrell

    • April 18, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Colum Tyrrell rides tuk-tuks and busses around Thailand to experience its hostels, cheap food, and ping pong shows. In it, he talks about letting go of luxuries, avoiding scams, and his run-ins with prostitutes. The two also discuss saving money, border runs, and homeless white people. Travel tips: don’t drink the water, don’t smoke the weed, and don’t buy the suits. Other topics include: hot travel girls, exchange rates, and buckets of booze. It’s quite a trip! Sà-nùk!

  • S2024E11 India w/ Duncan Trussell

    • April 22, 2024

    Duncan Trussell drops out and spends a month in India to experience diarrhea, economy trains, and the cremation of bodies on the Ganges River. In Varanasi, the scared city of dying, he gets higher than he’s ever been in his life and philosophizes on reality tunnels, death, reincarnation, wiping with your hands. He and Ari also discuss Shiva, scams, Valium, and Lariam dreams. Other topics include: Israelis, ghosts, and wet wipes. Finally, street monkeys messed with Duncan in India and we mess with Ari on the show. Namaste!

  • S2024E12 Jamaica w/ Luis J Gomez

    • April 29, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Luis J Gomez rents a private villa in Jamaica, where he goes cliff diving, snorkeling, and swimming with dolphins. He regales Ari with stories about trash weed, shady cops, and getting tuna brains splattered all over him. The two also discuss Rastafarians, waterfalls, and buying ganja at the airport. Other topics include: Lamb’s bread, beach dogs, and the largest KFC in the world. It’s quite a trip. Irie, mon!

  • S2024E13 Amsterdam w/ Kevin "KFC" Clancy

    • May 6, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Kevin “KFC” Clancy takes a last minute trip with Bert Kreischer and explores Amsterdam’s Red Light District. There, they check out all the beautiful canals, amazing history, and wild banana shows that Anne Frank’s hometown is known for. He also smoked weed in the coffee shops, had some of the best pancakes of his life, and partied with a celebrity from Entourage who was catching dildos in a strip club. Other topics: Bikes, hookers, and rubber duckies. It’s a fun one. Geniet ervan!

  • S2024E14 Ari Goes To China w/ Colum Tyrrell

    • May 13, 2024

    Get your VPNs ready because on this special episode of You Be Trippin’, guest host Colum Tyrrell asks Ari about his time in China, where he discovers gardens, spies, propaganda, and gutter oil. The two also discuss work visas, the legal system, and the world’s worst mass murderer. Other topics include: fake Apple stores, freedom, and pooping in public. Finally, Ari rides an incredibly dangerous toboggan down The Great Wall of China. Xiǎngshòu!

  • S2024E15 Cambodia w/ William Childress

    • May 20, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, William Childress travels to Cambodia and smokes a joint at Angkor Wat. On the show, he and Ari talk about the Killing Fields, fishing villages, and stinky shoes. They also discuss opium, genocide, and sex tourism. Other topics include: Chinese tourists, tour guides, food, and bum guns (look it up). It sounds like a pretty epic place. Rikreay!

  • S2024E16 Camino de Santiago, Spain w/ Jasmin Shah

    • May 27, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Jasmin Shah hikes a really long way across the Camino del Norte in northern Spain all alone. There, she experiences the beautiful coastal views, friendly locals, and foggy mornings along the 512 mile journey. On the show, she talks about not having a home, living life as a nomad, and almost falling off a cliff. The two also discuss and taking photos on film, getting rained on, and how to get proof that you completed the trip. Sounds like a really long walk. Buen Camino!

  • S2024E17 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil w/ Matt McCusker

    • June 3, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Matt McCusker racks up debt to go on a last-minute adventure to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where sleeps with bed bugs and prostitutes. He also gets robbed at knifepoint. On the show, he talks about poverty, crime, favelas, and missing his flight. Other topics: getting by with little money, partying at hostels, getting electrocuted in the shower, and growing weed as a five-year plan. Fia-te na Virgem e não corras!

  • S2024E18 Chefchaouen, Morocco w/ Zane Jarecke

    • June 10, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin’, Zane Jarecke converts to Islam, sacrifices a goat, and gets offered a bride during his time in Morocco. On the show, he talks about monkey paws, cobras, eating snails, and getting ripped off. The two also discuss burqas, brutalism, and buying hash in tea shops. Also, Ari loves LARPing. As-salaam Alaykum!

  • S2024E19 Ibiza, Spain w/ Sal Vulcano

    • June 17, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Sal Vulcano rolls on lollipops and goes to the craziest clubs in Ibiza. He shares stories of topless women, people having sex on stage, and almost getting kicked out of cab. The two also discuss massages, racists, costumes, and a guy who pooped his pants on the airplane. Other topics: henna tattoos, Flaming Lips balloons, beaches, and a trans woman. Sal was a wild youth. ¡Tiempo de fiesta!

  • S2024E20 Dominican Republic w/ Ian Lara

    • June 24, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ian Lara talks about baseball, power outages, and comedy scene in the Dominican Republic. The two also discuss beautiful women, sex tourism, and Uber Scams. He and Ari also share a local drink called mamajuana. Other topics include: fried food, nightlife, hiking, cigars, urban shows, and the northern countryside. Finally, tourism in the lifeblood of the country so be sure to visit! ¡Vacilando y dímelo cantando!

  • S2024E21 Russia w/ Daniel Sloss

    • July 1, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Daniel Sloss gets disappeared from talking about the women, government, and homosexuality of Russia. On the show, the two discuss the Russian comedy scene, American movies, and gay buildings. The also talk about vodka, drugs, fights, and Brittney Griner. Other topics include: cold weather, crime, religion, and gulags. Nazdrovia!

  • S2024E22 India w/ Louis Katz

    • July 8, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Louis Katz gets scammed in India being surprisingly doesn’t get sick. On the show, the two talk about hardcore travel and how intense India can be. They also discuss bhang lassi, opium, and dudes holding hands. Other topics include: the Taj Mahal, Varanasi, getting around on little money, and getting your ears cleaned by a guy in the park. Also, Louis claims that the sport of cricket sucks. What do you think? Enjoy!

  • S2024E23 Wuxi, China w/ Simeon Goodson

    • July 15, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Simeon Goodson gets interrogated by Chinese authorities in a country he never got used to. During the show, they discuss doing shows, becoming a DJ, and hooking up with foreigners. They also talk about drugs, squat toilets, and being in China during covid. Other topics include: Jack Ma, Yao Ming, expats, Uyghurs, and VPNs. Xīnshǎng biǎoyǎn ba!

  • S2024E24 Paris, France w/ Mark Normand

    • July 22, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Mark Normand takes Molly and talks about his time in gay Paris where eating takes forever and public drinking is encouraged. The two also discuss the chill vibes, smoking at cafes, walking around the cobblestone streets, and not being on your phone. Other topics include: Moulin Rouge, street performers, race relations, escargot, and a sex show. Paris je t'aime.

  • S2024E25 Greece w/ H. Foley

    • July 29, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, H. Foley rents a dune buggy and thought he was being kidnapped in Greece. On the show, they talk about traveling with your significant other, H. Foley’s fear of flying, and taking a ferry ride to Santorini. They also discuss The Acropolis, The Parthenon, a crazy cab driver, and getting drunk on airplanes. Also, H. Foley threw his used toilet paper in the trash while Ari carried his around in his bag, which is pretty gross. Other topics include: Greek food, local beers, swimming, and really steep steps. Apolamváno!

  • S2024E26 Egypt (and the Middle East) w/ Rob Lowe

    • August 5, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Rob Lowe goes on a boys trip to the Middle East with the owner of the Golden State Warriors. On the show, he and Ari talk about the pyramids, King Tut, and George Washington’s teeth. They also discuss the importance of making memories, running with giraffes, and bad tour guides. Other topics include: The Sphinx, rouging it, real maps, toilets, and raw-dogging flights. Egypt, Israel, and Jordan all in one trip. Sounds like a good time. Astmtʿ bạlʿrḍ!

  • S2024E27 Turkey w/ David Cross

    • August 12, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, David Cross trips acid and gets lost in the Grand Bazaar on his monthlong trip to Turkey. On the show, he talks about getting ripped off, a sketchy strip club, and getting woken up by the call to prayer. They also discuss traveling solo, underground cities, and buying rugs. Other topics include: Mr. Show, Umbrella Academy, rolling his ankle, and the Wayfair conspiracy. Tadını çıkarmak!

  • S2024E28 The 2024 Paris Olympics w/ Olympic Silver Medalist Tom Schaar

    • August 19, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Olympic Silver Medalist Tom Schaar stops by to talk about skateboarding at the Paris Olympics. He shares stories about the events, meeting Snoop Dogg, and what it’s like living in the Olympic Village. They also discuss the toilets, fencing, and making friends with the North Korean ping pong team. Also, he reveals who the most high maintenance athletes are. Other topics include: Tony Hawk, dumb questions, and patriotism. Finally, Ari talks about the Kill Tony MSG show. Citius, Altius, Fortius!

  • S2024E29 Ireland w/ Greg Fitzsimmons

    • August 27, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Greg Fitzsimmons hitchhikes across Ireland and spends a few days in the hospital. He shares stories about writing travelers checks, giving away the only copy of his novel, and putting sausage in an old lady’s underwear. The two also talk about Mario Lopez, Billy Joel, co-ed showers, lesbians, and his Rogaine commercial. Other topics include: bad liberals, sweaters, The Troubles, and Danish girls. Also, this was back in the 80s so he only saved up $3000 for this trip.

  • S2024E30 Cuba w/ Sean Patton

    • September 2, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin', Sean Patton smokes fake Cuban cigars and blows 30k with his buddies in Cuba. He tells Ari about the bars, old cars, and low crime rate of a place where they have no obesity, topless beaches, and full blown communism. They also discuss his no-luxury resort, his friend losing his passport, and hooking up with the hottest hooker in Cuba. Other topics include: Cuban comedy, Mr. Show, deplaning issues, lying to customs, and Kumail Nanjiani. Viva la revolución!

  • S2024E31 Madrid, Spain w/ Shane Gillis

    • September 9, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Shane Gillis follows in Hemingways footsteps and gets black out drunk in Spain. On the show, he and Ari talk about the teaching program he enrolled in, getting his phone stolen, falling in love, and not getting laid. They also discuss living in the mountains, not running with the bulls, and embarrassing his local friends with his binge drinking. Other topics include: fascism, eating rabbits, gypsies, blowing money, and his cancelation. Also, Ari has a new set in Austin. Disfruta!

  • S2024E32 America w/ Joey Diaz

    • September 16, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Joey Diaz runs from the cops without a passport and hitchhikes into the mountains of Colorado where he goes skiing and robs people. He tells Ari about how majestic our country is and wanting to see places in the United States that most people aren’t interested in. They also discuss dog sledding, cocaine, good sandwiches, and the beauty of cutting fresh tracks in the snow. Other topics include: house sitting, working security, time zones, and the NYC party scene. Catch a lift and get stoked to carve some powder on this one!

  • S2024E33 South Africa w/ Big Jay Oakerson

    • September 23, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin', Big Jay Oakerson gets caught cheating and escapes to South Africa where he stays at an elite hotel, skips out on Table Mountain, and buys rounds for the bar. On the show, he and Ari discuss the exchange rate, townships, an uncomfortable moment in a car, and a feud with the cricket team. Other topics include: horrible T.V., Seal Island, and how his ex got revenge. Geniet jouself!

  • S2024E34 Greece w/ Stavros Halkias

    • September 30, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Stavros Halkias talks about his lifetime of going to Greece where he does shrooms and prioritizes happiness on its beautiful beaches. On the show, he and Ari talk about marketplaces, the end of a relationship, and bad family dynamics. Other topics include: Greek food, animism, his cousin’s wedding, and being a broke college kid while traveling. Aπολαμβάνω!

  • S2024E35 Around The World w/ Harland Williams

    • October 7, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Harland Williams gets a brochure in the mail that changes his life and sends him flying around the globe to multiple countries. From Machu Picchu in Peru to the heads of Easter Island, from the beaches of Tahiti to the Great Barrier Reef, and from the monks of Angkor Wat to the plains of Africa, Harland’s whirlwind trip took him on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Along the way, he also stopped in Nepal where he rode elephants and flew over Mt. Everest and in India where he saw the Taj Mahal and took photos of a pretty brazen nose-picker. On the show, we also get quite a few of Harland’s fun and unpredictable zingers, as well as, a beautiful poetry reading. It’s a good one so sit back and enjoy the flight.

  • S2024E36 Syria w/ Rolf Potts

    • October 14, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Rolf Potts praises Con Air and stays at a Christian monastery in Syria, where the people are friendly despite the country’s bad reputation. He and Ari also discuss backpacking culture, his travel books, refugees, and sex outside of marriage. They also come up with a new episode idea about watching American movies in other countries and, together, they design the perfect travel backpack. Other topics include: the NBA, land borders being made up, James Brown, plastic chairs, and Fight Club. انبسطوا!

  • S2024E37 Somalia w/ Tommy Tiernan

    • October 21, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Tommy Tiernan decides he wants to do something good and joins a “third world agency” to speak against the government in Somalia. On the show, he and Ari talk about the shanty towns, famine, terrorists, and body odor of a trip that he is still processing. They also discuss pirates, patriarchy, faith, women, teenagers with guns, and being afraid of dogs. Other topics include: games being banned, having a religious structure throughout the day, trauma staying in the bones, and suffering being God’s will. It’s an eye opener. Ari’s the captain now!

  • S2024E38 Lebanon w/ Russell Peters

    • October 28, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari and Russell Peters take mushrooms and talk about the nightclubs, beautiful women, and bum guns of Beirut, Lebanon. They also discuss hunting tigers, never trying coke, punching a guy in the stomach, hiring hookers, and a joke that made a trans waitress wince. Other topics include: Brazil, Trinidad, Hezbollah, Israelis, international shows, and getting your ass washed. This one’s a blast. استمتع

  • S2024E39 Scotland w/ Toby McMullen

    • November 4, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Toby McMullen bombs his first stand-up set while in Scotland where he skateboards, plays with Lord of the Rings figurines, and takes advice from a hot teacher. The two also discuss haggis, smoking spliffs, the drinking culture, and pasty women. Other topics include: his family lineage, Ari’s studio, UK TV, drinking every day, and hating France. Haste ye back and tlachd!

  • S2024E40 Portugal w/ Adrienne Iapalucci

    • November 12, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Adrienne Iapalucci goes to Portugal with Louis CK where things are relatively cheap, the subways are beautiful, and the food is so-so. They also talk about guys lying about their height, politicians being full of crap, and having BDE makes you lazy in bed. The two also discuss Tony Hinchcliffe’s MSG joke, having sex with unattractive people, and Ari getting Tony fined $100k. Other topics include: petting people’s dogs, school shooters, Ukraine, parking feuds, and Ari producing Adrienne’s special, which is on Netflix now so go check it out. Divirta-se!

  • S2024E41 Ireland w/ Dan St. Germain

    • November 18, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Dan St. Germain gets shitfaced in Ireland and passes out on campus where the politics are dangerous and the best Guinness in the world can be found. On the show, he and Ari discuss bad hash, clean comedy, and bad music biopics. They also talk about impotency, Dan’s special, blue collar art, and the Cliffs of Moher. Other topics include: The Troubles, the Francis Bacon Studio, American cinema, and krokodil. Erin go bragh and enjoy the craic!

  • S2024E42 Bali, Indonesia w/ Mike Cannon

    • November 25, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Mike Cannon has a spiritual awakening and spends his honeymoon in Bali where he and his wife take open air poops, participate in religious ceremonies, and bet on cockfighting. He and Ari also talk about dangerous scooters, stray dogs, airline upgrades, and a forest sanctuary where monkeys have sex on tourists’ heads. Other topics include: the Ayana resort, Bambu Indah, psychedelics, jet lag, rundown boats, and getting weed through customs. Om swastiastu!

  • S2024E43 Laos w/ Wonton Don

    • December 2, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Wonton Don accidentally takes meth and lights his pillow on fire in Laos, where he loses his camera and gets pranked by a bar owner. On the show, he and Ari discuss the local drugs, partying Australians, and drowning tourists in the river that runs through Vang Vieng. They also talk about crab rangoon, coming down, teaching in China, and military groups that were high on substances. We also get a pretty great travel tip. Tham keo!

  • S2024E44 Afghanistan w/ Saad Mohseni

    • December 9, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Saad Mohseni builds a news network in Afghanistan where he faces indictments, suicide bombings, the Taliban, and a staff who would look at too much porn. On the show, he and Ari discuss corruption, religious groups, the myth of America, and not having sex outside of marriage. They also talk about population growth, refugees, hash, and why America invaded. Other topics include: David Cho, women, sanctions, Osama bin Laden, the effect of the Internet, and LASIK eye surgery. Ari also learns about a crazy sport that involves horses and used to be played with the decapitated heads of enemies. Salam alaikum!

  • S2024E45 Ari Shaffir Goes To Cuba w/ Robert Kelly

    • December 16, 2024

    On this episode, Robert and Ari take the best, worst trip of their lives and fight like a gay couple while enduring power outages and surviving a hurricane in Havana, Cuba. Shot while on location, the two argue about $2 bills and discuss their time smoking cigars, illegally buying records, and dancing with strangers while seeing Buena Vista Social Club live in the embargoed country. Other topics include: the election, drag night Friday, and a day trip to the beach. ¡Viva la Cuba!

  • S2024E46 Europe w/ Ronny Chieng

    • December 23, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ronny Chieng hits a bunch of different countries in Europe where he checks out the cafes and record stores of Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels, Helsinki, Paris, Copenhagen, and more. On the show, they talk about Belgium chocolate, campfire stories, saunas, and hot Swedes. They also discuss Jiu Jitsu, Atlas Obscura, the new King of the Hill, and Tom Hanks bringing Covid to Australia. Enjoy the European Vacation!

  • S2024E47 TRIPPY Awards 2024

    • December 30, 2024

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari Shaffir recaps the first year of the pod and names his nominees and winners for the first annual Trippies

Season 2025

  • S2025E01 Why Ari Be Trippin: Switzerland w/ Paul Morrissey

    • January 6, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari and Paul Morrissey reflect on the trip that started it all and talk about everything but Switzerland. On the show, they discuss the Montreux Comedy Festival, the Bols Factory, and the recording studio where Freddie Mercury and David Bowie recorded Under Pressure. They also talk about feeling lonely, distracting yourself, and why Ari stopped doing his old podcast. There’s also a ton of random stories from their travels that were inspired by this initial trip to picturesque Switzerland, where they made a deal to visit two new countries every year. Gnüss es!

  • S2025E02 Vietnam w/ Bert Kreischer

    • January 14, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Bert Kreischer gets his ears cleaned, rents a junk boat, and gives candy to children in Vietnam. On the show, he and Ari talk about the crazy traffic, incredible sandwiches, and beautiful nature in one of his favorite countries that he visited during his time on the Travel Channel. They also discuss the world’s largest cave, getting lost in the woods, and awesome farmstay, and a motorcycle ride that changed the course of Bert’s life. Other topics include: Joe List, log burning, rock climbing, and a six hour hike. Chúc vui vẻ!

  • S2025E03 United Arab Emirates w/ Tucker Carlson

    • January 20, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Tucker Carlson’s plane crashes on the way to the United Arab Emirates, where the monarchy rules by consent and you’re free to say the “R” word. On the show, he and Ari talk about free speech, slavery, diversity, booze in Dubai, and how traveling makes you understand your own country more. They also discuss New York City trash, Egyptian traffic laws, and Ecuadorian covid elixirs. Other topics include: pearl divers, Emirates Airlines, falconry, the Taliban, and toilet paper hands. استمتع بالرحلة!

  • S2025E04 Tunisia w/ Tom Segura

    • January 27, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Tom Segura finds the love of his life in Tunisia, where he buys weed, blows a massive load, and gets post-nut anxiety. On the show, he and Ari talk about studying abroad, gap years, languages, and forcing yourself to do things. Tom also tells stories about Icelandic hot springs, meeting hot girls in Rome, and taking his son to visit the Minecraft movie set. Humdullah!

  • S2025E05 Philippines (sort of) w/ Jim Gaffigan

    • February 3, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, the king of international travel Jim Gaffigan talks about his trip to the Philippines and a ton of other countries. He and Ari discuss the breakfast buffets, the class system, and doing a prayer before a mall show in the land of short, friendly people. They also talk about Taiwan, Cuba, Poland, Colombia, South Africa, Vietnam, Russia, Portugal, Spain… a bunch of places really. Other topics include: the Museum of The History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, the apartheid in South Africa, a weird gun-powder game in Bogota, and toilets. Enjoy the trip!

  • S2025E06 China w/ Hamilton Morris

    • February 10, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Hamilton Morris shoots a steam punk rock opera in a drug manufacturing plant in China. On the show, he and Ari talk about where drugs come from, different ways to make MDMA, and how fentanyl became so prevalent in America drugs. The also discuss how journalists negatively write about drugs, secret recordings, no-cebo effects, and the guy that ate a homeless man’s face. Other topics include: the Twilight Zone decapitation, synthetic cannabinoids, spyglasses, VICE, the doctrine of signatures, Martin Shkreli, and why stimulants are unavailable. Tune in, drop out, and enjoy the trip!

  • S2025E07 Israel w/ Geoffrey Asmus

    • February 17, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Geoffrey Asmus studies abroad in Israel with lawsuit money he got from almost dying as a child. While there, he prays at the Wester Wall, skinny dips with poisonous jellyfish, and stings his pee hole with salt by floating in the Dead Sea. He and Ari also discuss political art, hot women, hostel life, Pascal’s wager, and oil shits. Other topics include: the Yam I’yam hike, the Shuk Market, Jerusalem Syndrome, Nazareth, and getting chased away by kids at a kibbutz. Mazel tov!

  • S2025E08 Route 66 w/ H. Foley & Kevin Ryan

    • February 24, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Kevin Ryan and H. Foley of Are You Garbage? shoot a travel documentary across the iconic Route 66. On the show, they talk about the the diners, food challenges, county fairs, and strange roadside attractions they encountered along the famous route. Also, a cameraman got dysentery, their bus broke down, and H. Foley shit himself. It sounds like a blast! Other topics include: sword swallowers, John Denver, therapy lizards, technical issues, and Uranus, Missouri. Get your kicks!

  • S2025E09 Afghanistan w/ Giulio Gallarotti

    • March 4, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Giulio Gallarotti shoots travel videos and has dinner with the Taliban in post-pullout Afghanistan. He also has the worst day of his life when he takes a long drive through a nightmare tunnel and ends up having to make a “donation” to the militant group. On the show, he and Ari talk about starting a school, female roles, hiring a local guide, and the difference between the Taliban and ISIS. Other topics include: the Blue Mosque, drugs, outfits, Rwanda, and guys holding hands. Mashallah!

  • S2025E10 India w/ Adam Rowe

    • March 10, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Adam Rowe takes a bicycle charity ride across India, where he gets asked for money, eats nothing but curry, and plays the “boner” game at the Taj Mahal. He and Ari also talk about wealth disparity, a tiger park scam, and finding happiness in nothing. Other topics include: country music, cold beers, baby hospices, British sports rivalries, and developing your stand up. Also, his friend got really bad food poisoning twice and Adam almost shit himself. Ram ram!

  • S2025E11 Work Visas w/ Ari Matti

    • March 17, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari Matt was supposed to talk about Canada but we couldn’t keep him on track so we turned it into a themed “work visa” episode. On the show, he and the other Ari talk about backpacking, doing comedy overseas, and hooking up in hostels and farmstays. They also digital nomads ruining countries, the Russian mafia taking over Thailand, and how the Chinese are the worst. Other topics: motorbiking, getting robbed, Estonian bogs, and Ari number one taking a number two on stage. Also, we have replaced a couple words we’re not allowed to say on YouTube. Submit your paperwork and lie to customs because this one’s worth overstaying your visa. Enjoy!

  • S2025E12 France w/ Sam Tallent

    • March 25, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Sam Talent smokes hash in a church and poops in the waters of France. On the show, he talks about traveling around outside of Paris with his attractive wife, who gets stared at by teenagers on a nude beach. He and Ari also discuss architecture, sardines, booze, Camus, and embracing being a tourist. Other topics include: the Baha’i faith, aquatic sports, French politics, Tim Dillon, and the fact that Australians go the hardest. Escargot!

  • S2025E13 Burning Man w/ Andrew Schulz

    • March 31, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Andrew Schultz takes Adderall and has a transformative experience at Burning Man, where the art in temporary and people share everything and while rolling on Molly in the desert. He and Ari talk about what it’s like for first-timers, what you need to bring, the crazy art installations, and spending eight days in a Winnebago. They also discuss Ari’s vasectomy, Andrew’s special, and helping each other out in comedy. Other topics include: Shane Gillis, pranksters, sex parties, and electric bikes. Express yourself and burn on!

  • S2025E14 Germany & France w/ Jason Ellis

    • April 7, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Jason Ellis starts a riot, gets tear gassed, and gets dragged behind a car in Germany (but actually France). He and Ari talk about skateboarding, getting wasted, and why Andrew Dice Clay hates him. Also, he smashed a beer mug over his head, his friend’s dreadlocks caught on fire, and Jason had to fight a pro surfer who was trying to kill people. Other topics include: Australians, success, skate contests, bloody hands, and celibacy. Oh naur!

  • S2025E15 Netherlands w/ Emma Willmann

    • April 14, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin', joins a summer program clearing trails and stays in the closet while in The Netherlands. She and Ari also talk about small villages, nature, museums in Amsterdam, getting mono, and Ari’s virginity. Emma also got really high on a bike ride back to her village. Other topics include: Russian peptides, Black Snake Moan, Voodoo, and going to Alaska with Joe Rogan. Finally, should texting while walking be illegal? Maak je borst maar nat!

  • S2025E16 United Arab Emirates w/ Mark Gagnon

    • April 21, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Mark Gagnon almost gets arrested and challenges a Sheikh to a game of FIFA in The United Arab Emirates. On the show, he and Ari talk about the culture, the smoking, and the supercars of the region that was united by oil. They also talk connecting with humans, the things Mark wasn’t allowed to say on stage, and a great tip for picking up women. Other topics include: catacombs, Emiratis, colonialism, and the Stans. Marhaba!

  • S2025E17 Ari Goes To Thailand (Full Moon Party) w/ Toby McMullen

    • April 28, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Ari does drinks a mushroom milkshake and does whippets at the Full Moon Party in Thailand. Toby McMullen guest hosts as Ari talks about the DJs, glow paint, prostitutes, and cheap buckets of alcohol on the beaches of Thailand, where DJs play and girls shit in the water. The also discuss travel relationships, drunk people, influencers, and parasites in your dickhole. Other topics: Hong Kong, Ritalin, Lean, Republicans, and a pirated boxing match. Party on, Wayne.

  • S2025E18 Japan w/ Dragos (Live from Romania)

    • May 5, 2025

    On this episode You Be Trippin, Dragos Giugula and Ari are in Romania talking about Japan, where Dragos worked as a salaryman and saw some really weird sex stuff. On the show, they discuss the arcades, busy streets, bright lights, culinary mastery, and buildings full of porn in the country with the best bathrooms. They also talk about Kanji, gyoza, Asian flush, respecting the customer, Sumo wrestlers, and hiking Mt. Fuji in a giraffe onesie. Domo arigatō!

  • S2025E19 London, England w/ Tim Dillon

    • May 12, 2025

    On this episode of You Be Trippin, Tim Dillon spends time in London investigating the wealthiest criminals in the world and exposing “human hunts” in a country where the plays aren’t good and “nothing is possible”. On the show, he and Ari talk about traveling with Sam Tallent, Putin killing people, and Ellen DeGeneres. Other topics include: AA Gill, celebrity, the best neighborhoods, empty glass condos, and the fact that well-travelled people are actually really dumb. Cheerio!

  • S2025E20 The Congo (the DRC) w/ Mike Corey

    • May 19, 2025

    On this episode of YBT, Mike Corey gets accused of being a spy and is attacked by an aggressive Green Mamba in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On the show, he and Ari talk about the Heart of Darkness, voodoo wrestling, and tribes not allowing gays. They also discuss pygmies, eating monkey meat, wiping with your hands, having to escape on a motorbike, and doing drugs to cast spells. Other topics include: Anthony Bourdain, boiled crocodiles, King Leopold, an old lady grabbing his dick, and the guy who invented BDSM. O zali motema na ngai!

  • S2025E21 Trippin On Ayahuasca In Peru w/ Carmen Lynch

    • May 26, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Carmen and Ari get really trippy deep in the Amazon jungle. Like three modes of transportation, 2 hour river boat ride, deep in the Amazon. Carmen talks about her experience taking a solo trip to Peru, where she goes to take ayahuasca with a group of strangers. She goes on a special Amazon ayahuasca diet, learns about the medicinal plants of the jungle, and has a couple side quests along the way. Ari also exchanges his own experience doing ayahuasca in the jungle. Huq kutikama!

  • S2025E22 South Africa w/ Yannis Pappas

    • June 2, 2025

    On this week’s episode of You Be Trippin’, Yannis and Ari head to Johannesburg, South Africa. It definitely wasn’t Yannis’s favorite destination—but he lived to tell the tale. They dive into how Joburg has been affected by apartheid 20 years after in ended, Yannis’s experience performing stand-up there, and a near-death lion encounter involving Yannis’s friend. Well, Yannis had a great time with the lions… Ted, not so much. Stick around ‘til the end to watch Yannis open Ari’s wedding present—only six years late. Anyways… Baai!

  • S2025E23 Switzerland w/ Chris O'Connor

    • June 9, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Chris O'Connor takes Ari along on his six month trip to Switzerland, where he lived the expat life with an oil tanker broker. There were a few epic side quests: Munich for the World Cup, Barcelona for a lil beach time, and Amsterdam for...Amsterdam things. Chris tells Ari about the time one of the oil guys bought him a lady from the red light district, and it didn't go so well. He also talks about the beautiful summer festival that happens in Geneva. Go check out Tires on Netflix and go see Chris on the road! Au revoir, auf wiedersehen, arrivederci, and Adi!

  • S2025E24 Brazil w/ Jim Norton

    • June 16, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Jim Norton takes Ari to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was a phenomenal trip Jim took with all his best friends, but also....it was a hooker trip. Jim recounts his fondest memories with Patrice O'Neal going to the local brothels. The women were beautiful and nice, the steakhouses were delicious, and the streets were dangerous. It's everything you want to hear about a hooker trip with your boys and more. Jim tells Ari about the time they got shaken down by some Brazilian cops. Listen to the end to hear another Ari pooping his pants story.

  • S2025E25 Scotland w/ Steph Tolev

    • June 24, 2025

    On this week’s episode of You Be Trippin’, Steph Tolev takes Ari dancing through Scotland. She shares memories of her childhood Highland Dancing competitions—much to the frustration of her dedicated Dance Mom. Ari is blown away by Steph’s wild story of saving a woman’s life, thanks to her severe constipation. Back in the studio, the two rearrange the furniture so Steph can teach Ari a few dance moves. They also bond over their shared disdain for theater actors and porta-potty hookups. Tìoraidh an-dràsta!

  • S2025E26 Hungary w/ Graham Kay

    • June 30, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Graham Kay takes Ari on his year long adventure through Hungary. Graham found himself working as a war profiteer for a year in his 20's. Along the way, he was involved in a crime against the cab drivers of Munich, got lost in a music festival, and cheated on his Hungarian girlfriend. All in all, Hungary sounds like a fun time. Viszlát!

  • S2025E27 Ecuador w/ Joe List, Sarah Tollemache & Ari Shaffir (trip together)

    • July 7, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Joe, Sarah, and Ari reminisce about their trip to Ecuador. Their trip was full of beautiful jungle greenery, sketchy gondola rides, and delicious arepas. Besides the waterfalls of diarrhea and thinking they might get mugged at night, they really make it sound like the trip of a lifetime. Some highlights you won't want to miss: the story of them losing the airbnb host's horse and all the amazing pictures they share, especially the ones of Bandit. Chao!

  • S2025E28 Aruba w/ Mike Vecchione

    • July 14, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Mike Vecchione takes Ari to Aruba. (cue the Beach Boys song) Mike could sell anyone on the idea of vacationing in Aruba. Beach life, friendly people, great food. What more could you ask for? If you end up going, you'll probably run into him. According to Mike and Aruba Ray, the comedy scene is pretty poppin' too! Te otro biaha!

  • S2025E29 China w/ Joe DeRosa

    • July 21, 2025

    On this week's episode of You Be Trippin', Joe takes Ari along on his trip to China. This episode is one dumb decision after another. Who knows how many laws Joe broke while he was in China. He starts off with getting drunk and not knowing how to get back to his hotel. From there, the stories just get more debaucherous. They wrap the episode with the story of how Ari ruined a beautiful moment at Joe's special taping. 再见 !

  • S2025E30 Italy w/ Paul Virzi

    • July 28, 2025

    On this week’s You Be Trippin’, Paul Virzi takes Ari back to Italy, 1989—when a family trip with his dad, grandma, and little brother became one for the books. From eating at a café across from the Colosseum to near-misses with Fiats, Paul reflects on how Jews and Italians might be more alike than you’d think—until things get violent. And when his dad goes full mob boss on a travel agent, the whole family ends up booked in the nicest hotel in Venice. Ciao!