About this episodeSebastian Maniscalco discusses his strict upbringing, his past work as a cocktail waitress at the Four Seasons…AI summary
Sebastian Maniscalco discusses his strict upbringing, his past work as a cocktail waitress at the Four Seasons, and his current business ventures including a new song with Steve Aoki and a plant-based supplement. He also shares a humorous anecdote about breaking both clavicles while competing in the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling contest in England.
Key takeaways 5
Maniscalco worked as a cocktail waitress at the Four Seasons hotel, noting that he made good money but disliked the modern practice of tip pooling.
He broke both clavicles during the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling contest in England, describing the experience as painful but fun, and noting that he was airlifted out.
Maniscalco quit social media on December 13, 2025, citing information overload and the jarring nature of algorithmic content shifts (e.g., from beheadings to apple pie recipes).
He has a long-standing relationship with Michael Jackson's former tour accountant, who has been with him for 32 years, and recalls meeting Michael Jackson as a child.
Maniscalco is collaborating on a dance track titled 'Did Your Father Know You Dance Like That?' with DJ Steve Aoki.
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“I think I can win it. I think I have a good strategy. And so he signed up for it, flew over there. This is him right there. You can see he goes all out. He actually broke both his clavicle bones.”
▶ 19:36Host describing Maniscalco's participation in the cheese rolling contest.
“I just got off social media December 13th, 2025... My brain cannot take this amount of information all at once... I'm not getting that shitty news. I'm getting like fellow comedians competing worldwide.”
Maniscalco explaining his decision to leave social media.
“You're being really mean to your daughter. Don't. She's scared. Leave her in the bathroom. Leave her in the bathroom.”
▶ 33:49Michael Jackson's reaction when Maniscalco's daughter hid in the bathroom due to stage fright upon meeting him.
“Is life worth it? And I think that is just deep. I've been thinking about that saying ever since then.”
▶ 19:54Maniscalco reflecting on the question asked to him after breaking his clavicles at the cheese rolling contest.
Chapters & Sections (24)▼
0:00Parenting and Family Life in the Spotlightchapter3
1:45Adapting to Modern Entertainment and Technology
3:31SNL Impersonation and Personal Feud
4:47Recollections of Past Work Experiences
6:23Parenting and Childhood Experienceschapter1
8:18Life as a Server at the Four Seasons
10:09The Challenges of Working in the Service Industrychapter1
12:34The Benefits and Marketing of Herbal Supplements
14:05The Business of Comedy and Merchandisingchapter1
16:08The Importance of Standup Comedy in Life
18:20Competitive Cheese Rolling Contest Experiencechapter2
20:27Leaving Social Media and Coping with Information Overload
21:43The Dangers of Social Media Algorithms
23:17Graphic Content in Online Videoschapter1
25:29Celebrity Talent Show Performance Discussion
27:45Creating a Song with Steve Aokichapter2
29:35Trying to Reach a Collaborator on the Phone
30:34Verifying a Song's Existence and Sharing Music
31:31Authenticity in Entertainment and Behind-the-Scenes Contentchapter1
33:20Meeting Michael Jackson on the Set of Moonwalker
35:40Navigating Creative Ownership and Clearanceschapter1
37:16Lack of Sponsorship and Podcast Production
40:21The Importance of Authenticity in Public Appearanceschapter1
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