Steph talks to good buddy/hilarious man Shain Brenden about a horrific dog eating story, a wild night from his Navy Days and his itty bitty sore pinkie toe.
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#70 - Shain Brenden

Comedian Steph Tolev talks to a new guest every week about any and all things related to the body! Gross ailments, crazy accidents, things doctors can't figure out and anything in between. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode. 

Comedy

Doug Benson is here on this week’s Steph Infection! Steph and Doug chat about Steph’s appearances on Doug’s podcasts and live shows, the absurdity of the 2002 film Tiptoes, and Doug’s experience getting Lasik.
Thank you to FunLove.com for sponsoring this episode!
Go to FunLove.com and use code: STEPH at checkout to save 30% off your first order.
Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram.
Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod!
See Steph's "Filth Queen" Spring/Summer Tour:
US Dates
July 14 Edmonton, AB
Aug 22 Atlanta, GA
Aug 23-24 Charleston, SC
UK Dates
May 30-June 2 London
CA Dates
Sept 20 Halifax
Sept 21 Ottawa
Nov 8 Victoria
Nov 9 Vancuver
Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev
Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada’s funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central’s THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared inComedy Central’s CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix. Check out her tour dates to see her live!
Follow @youdontknowdoug on instagram and visit DougLovesMovies.com for live shows and podcasts!

01:00 - Doug Benson is here!
05:17 - Doug Loves Movies
10:20 - Hemorrhoids
13:02 - Smoking Weed
20:46 - Physical Comedy and Big Swings
28:10 - Ubers
34:35 - Body Stuff: Eyesight and Lasik
48:06 - The Omen
51:34 - Funniest Way Doug Could Die
56:09 - Check out DougLovesMovies.com!

Movies, Weed, and Lasik with Doug Benson

Emma Willmann is here on this weeks Steph Infection! Emma chats with Steph about the journey to fix and find missing teeth, audience members proposing during shows, and elementary school illnesses.

Thank you to our sponsor Nutrafol!
For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code: INFECTION.
 
Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. 
Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod!
 
See Steph's "Filth Queen" Spring/Summer Tour:
 US Dates
 June 14-15 Austin, TX
 July 14 Edmonton, AB
 Aug 22 Atlanta, GA
 Aug 23-24 Charleston, SC
 CAN Dates
 Sept 20 Halifax
 Sept 21 Ottawa
 Nov 8 Victoria
 Nov 9 Vancuver 
Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev

Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada’s funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central’s THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central’s CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix. Check out her tour dates to see her live!
Follow @emmawillman on instagram and check out the Ask Men Anything Podcast!
 
01:41 Emma Willmann is here!
 02:25 Audience Proposals
 08:25 Emma’s Instagram
 24:22 Tooth Stories
 38:38 TikTok Algorithms
 47:41 Pin Worm
 55:25 Follow @emmawillmann

TV Teeth with Emma Willmann

Will Carsola is here on this week’s Steph Infection! Will and Steph talk Mr. Pickles, diagnose the potential poison ivy on Will’s arm, and try to unpack the mystery that is necropants.

 Thank you to our sponsor FunLove.com!
 For a limited time, save 30% off of your first order just the code STEPH at https://www.funlove.com

 Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram. 
Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod!

 See Steph's "Filth Queen" Spring/Summer Tour:
 US Dates
 June 14-15 Austin, TX
 July 14 Edmonton, AB
 Aug 22 Atlanta, GA
 Aug 23-24 Charleston, SC
 UK Dates
 May 30-June 2 London
 CA Dates
 Sept 20 Halifax
 Sept 21 Ottawa
 Nov 8 Victoria
 Nov 9 Vancuver 
Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev

Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada’s funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central’s THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central’s CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix. Check out her tour dates to see her live!

 Follow @willcarsola and check out Mr. Pickles on Adult Swim!

 01:15 Will Carsola is here!
 02:31 The Creation of Mr. Pickles
 07:54 Mr. Pickles Inspiration
 12:14 Liquid Death and Drinking
 18:36 Small Town Life Inspired Parts of Mr. Pickles
 22:53 Body Stuff / Poison Ivy
 31:36 Nic Cage at a Mr. Pickles Party
 33:35 Necropants
 36:39 Pitching for Mr. Pickles
 36:34 Worst Body Thing You’ve Ever Heard
49:04 Funniest Way You Could Die

Mr. Pickles, Poison Ivy, and Necropants with Will Carsola

Brooks Wheelan is here on this week’s episode of Steph Infection! Brooks talks to Steph about solo camping trips, cliff jumping, touring across the America, and filming his upcoming special in Alaska.
Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram.
Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod!
See Steph's "Filth Queen" Spring/Summer Tour:
US Dates
June 14-15 Austin, TX
July 14 Edmonton, AB
Aug 22 Atlanta, GA
Aug 23-24 Charleston, SC
UK Dates
May 30-June 2 London
CA Dates
Sept 20 Halifax
Sept 21 Ottawa
Nov 8 Victoria
Nov 9 Vancuver
Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev
Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada’s funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central’s THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central’s CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world andheadlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix. Check out her tour dates to see her live!
Follow @brookswheelan on Instagram!
07:25 Drunk on stage
06:17 The Comedy Store
11:53 Touring
16:44 Morning Tv Spots
20:49 Body Stuff
23:29 Camping
28:14 Injuires
38:56 Flying First Class
45:34 Brooks’ Upcoming Special
46:45 Funniest Way you think you could die
50:39 Follow @brookswheelan

Camping, Boogie Boards, and Margaritas with Brooks Wheelan

Rachel Wolfson is here on this week’s episode of Steph Infection! Steph and Rachel talk about their individual journeys in stand up comedy, Rachel joining the cast of Jackass Forever, growing up in Las Vegas and much more!
Follow @Steph_Tolev and @Steph_Infection_Podcast on Instagram.
Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod!
See Steph's "Filth Queen" Spring/Summer Tour:
US Dates
June 14-15 Austin, TX
July 14 Edmonton, AB
Aug 22 Atlanta, GA
Aug 23-24 Charleston, SC
UK Dates
May 27-28 Holland
May 30-June 2 London
CA Dates
Sept 20 Halifax
Sept 21 Ottawa
Nov 8 Victoria
Nov 9 Vancuver
Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev
Steph Tolev caught fire on the BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL, Netflix special. She was named a COMEDIAN YOU SHOULD AND WILL KNOW by Vulture, which recognized her as one of Canada’s funniest exports. She was featured on Comedy Central’s THE RINGERS stand up series, and season two of UNPROTECTED SETS. Steph has appeared in Comedy Central’s CORPORATE and starred in an episode of the Sarah Silverman-produced PLEASE UNDERSTAND ME. Steph has been well received at festivals all over the world and headlines clubs across the country. She also has a hit podcast on ALL THINGS COMEDY called “STEPH INFECTION” and appears in the feature OLD DADS starring and written by Bill Burr on Netflix. Check out her tour dates to see her live!
Follow Rachel here: @rachelwolfson @wolfiedms @racheluninterrupted
01:25 Rachel Wolfson is here!
01:55 Steph and Rachel’s college gig
06:23 Austin life
10:49 Steph’s boyfriend starting standup
13:39 Rachel on Jackass
22:34 Rachel’s back injury
24:13 Growing up in Vegas
29:02 Instagram DMs
31:25 Physical and mental health
38:55 Rachel’s standup journey
41:50 Bombing on stage
46:25 Worst body thing you’ve ever heard54:16 Funniest way to die
54:38 Follow @rachelwolfson

#70 - Shain Brenden

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