Episodes

  • Bret McCauley and Ben Hess Called to War
    May 20 2024

    The Fridge Friends Podcast welcomes two veterans of foreign wars Bret McCauley and Ben Hess. Ben and Brett met each other as Marines who were being trained to become highly skilled personal security at Camp David. They protected former president George W. Bush and his annoying dog. Both these men enlisted in the marines prior to the infamous September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. They tell the story of what it was like to be active duty military when the towers fell and America was called to war. Ben Hess shares stories of his service in an active war zone overseas. Brett who is lucky to be alive relives the heroic experience of being shot in in combat and then making the design to return to the war zone. During his second trip to Iraq Brett was targeted by insurgents who bombed a transport truck he was traveling in filled with fellow Marines who lost their lives. Miraculously Brett lived and recalls the memory of riding in a military vehicle through a war zone one moment and the next waking up back in the United States in a hospital bed. This episode is filled with tales of courage and camaraderie but also romance and hilarity. As both Ben and Brett talk about dating the same woman while stationed at Camp David. Tuned in for a truly incredible episode brought to you by two of our nations Heroess.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Emmanuel Vera
    May 20 2024

    Emmanuel Vera is the guest of this weeks Fridge Friends podcast! He is a headlining Stand up comedian who has been in the game over a decade. We dive into how he got his start in comedy and how he ended up booking shows as a touring act across the United States. We embark on an adventurous story about bringing the wrong type of people on the road with you. The conversation turns to some of Emmanuels eccentric ventures outside of comedy that include being a pig faced DJ, a digital artist, and the creator of the Massokissed Comic Book series. This is an exciting episode and a great introduction to the mind of one of Boise's veteran comedians. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Myles Mathews
    May 20 2024

    Myles Mathews known on social media as Mylesofpizza joins us in the Fridge! We have an amazing episode with this gut busting stand up comedian! Myles is a chef by day and a savage of stand up by night! He used to be the leader of a live stream church called The One True God on twitch so he knows how to command a room. We get into it on a variety of subjects ranging from his first headlining set to a story of getting caught up in an elaborate masturbation fiasco in Alaska. This is truly an episode you don't want to miss!

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Ben Hess
    May 20 2024

    On this weeks episode of Fridge Friends Podcast we are joined by the insanely funny Ben Hess. Ben Hess stops by the Fridge to discuss his many years in Standup comedy. He talks about how COVID19 changed the entire dynamic of the Boise comedy scene and how he has been working on his personal growth over the last few years. Ben dives into relationships, mental health, and a whole gambit of techniques he has found to help him live a happier and healthier life! Join us on this adventure through conversation and introspection! Thanks for Listening and be sure to follow Ben Hess on social media.

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    1 hr and 49 mins
  • Brad Goulby and Mundek
    May 20 2024

    Kill Tony alumni Comedian Brad Goulby and Boise legend Mundek join your host Jake Martin on this hilarious episode of the Fridge Friends Podcast! These two class acts pack this episode full of stories about touring and preforming together. Vegas comedian Brad Goulby talks shop with Mundek about the struggles of trying to make money off your mouth hole in more entertaing ways than what you're picturing. Mundek is a founding producer of the comedy production team Stand Up Six feet Under which you can follow on Instagram. Be sure to look up Brad and Mundek on Social media and enjoy this amazing episode!

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Jack Wheeler
    May 20 2024

    Jack Wheeler in the Fridge! This week we have comedian Jack Wheeler joining your host Jake Martin on the Fridge Friends Podcast. Jack is producing his first headlining show live at the Voodoo Cellar on August 19th the two year Anniversary of his first ever standup set. He talks about his comedic process and how he has grown as a comic. He discusses getting the opportunity of a lifetime; opening for legendary comedian Bert Kreischer. We dive into his first ever 15 minute set, his first 30 minute set, working as an opener and a feature act and how all of this helped him prepare for his upcoming show as a headliner. Jack has outstanding impressions in the Boise comedy community and is recognized by many as one of the funniest acts in the city. He has been a finalist in boise's comic of the year contest and an award winner at Boise's Funniest Person contest. He has preformed on don't tell comedy, and Treefort's Comedy Fort. Don't miss this episode and become a fan of the rising star Jack Wheeler who know has his own podcast with Tyson Gusman and Lj Sullivan What Ya Kickin Around which can be found on Jack Wheeler's YouTube page.


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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Victor Pellegrino
    May 19 2024

    We have comedian Victor Pellegrino in the Fridge this week for another exciting episode of Fridge Friends Podcast! Victor joins your host Jake Martin for a fun filled conversation about our hilarious lives and stand up comedy! We share our experiences doing open mics and shows and talk about how victor came to become a comedian. In this episode we show how disability can become a superpower and how Victor is able to make some of the funniest jokes out his personal life. Thanks for tuning in and getting a taste of Boise comedy!

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    57 mins
  • Lj Sullivan and DJ Davis
    May 19 2024

    LJ and Dj come together on this amazing episode of Fridge Friends Podcast! Lj is a comedian, Dj is a profession photographer/videographer and both are personal friends of mine! They are truly good people and make this episode into an intriguing conversation of what it takes to be a creative soul! We discuss the chaotic and crazy lives of people breaking into the entertainment industry and have a ton of laughs! Check out Lj's podcast's That F*cking Podcast, and What You Kicking around! Follow him on instagram @ljsullivan and face book @ljsullivancomedycrazy. To see more of Dj Davis' work follow the hashtag #djsonthecamerasoyouknowitsdrippinginsauce or follow DJ Davis and his company Jetlag Media on instagram and Facebook.

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    1 hr and 34 mins