Laughing Liberally Arizona

The gang kicks things off with Arizona politics, sports, and a look back at the podcast's origins, then dives into a satirical bit about the Trump administration importing 100 million metric tons of Argentinian beef. From there it's birthday-lunch banter that spirals into a rundown of famous comedy family dynasties, a birthday-calendar segment with pop culture riffs and a long baseball detour, and finally a surprise appearance from James Carville that blends Arizona midterm politics with some truly absurd alligator comedy.

Episode 3 opens with birthday banter and a fond memory of Steve Martin's staying power before Al Pacino finally arrives — and immediately takes us on a tour of the most absurd indoor camping setup you've ever seen. He fields the eternal s'mores question (classic or Hershey?), improvises a campfire substitute in his living room, and then... sirens. The apartment fire gag lands, everyone signs off with a safety joke, and the show closes out with a post-Pacino wrap-up you won't want to miss.

In this episode, we kick things off with a rebrand update and some opening banter before diving into a recent Chicago trip — including a look at the city's comedy scene. Expect a deep dive into Jewish deli food, the cultural divide between White Sox and Cubs fandom, and stories from inside baseball clubhouses — plus a preview of an upcoming August guest and reflections on where the show is headed.