Vision Loss and the Comedy Scene with Josh Potter
Welcome back to another episode of Steph Infection! The super funny Josh Potter joins us this week! We chat DUI's, Vision Loss, Fear of Flying, and just how hairy, hairy can be. Jumpstart your daily coffee routine by signing up for a Trade subscription. Right now, Trade is offering up to $15 off select plans -- and you get your first bag of coffee free. Just visit https://www.drinktrade.com/steph 00:03:40 - The Cost of DUIs00:06:01 - Origin of Buffalo Wings00:09:08 - Love for Performing00:13:17 - Paying It Forward in Comedy00:16:00 - Vision Loss and Surgeries00:19:39 - Adjusting to Vision Loss.00:25:05 - Coping with Vision Loss00:33:16 - Body Hair Woes00:43:30 - Fear of Water Creatures00:45:23 - Peeing in Water and Showers00:48:15 - Overcoming Fear of Flying00:52:47 - Imagining a Vengeful Death 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" Tour:Feb 15-17 Grand Rapids, MIFeb 21 Vancouver, Canada (Sold out)Feb 23-24 Rochester, NYMar 7-9 New Brunswick, NJMar 14-16 Winnipeg, CanadaMar 21-23 Appleton, WIApril 5-6 Cincinnati, OHApril 7 Columbus, OHApril 18-20 Baltimore, MDApril 21 Philadelphia, PAApril 24 New York City, NY 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! #stephtolev #stephinfection #joshpotter
29 Helmi 202455min
Pat Burtscher's childhood memory erasure over $20
Steph Infection is back with a hilarious episode with my good friend PAT! We chat about the weird lies Pat's dad told him growing up, how he got a $20 beat down, doing stints in pubs and sleeping under the tables. Get a free bag of coffee with select subscription plans when you visit https://www.drinktrade.com/STEPH 00:00:00 - Steph Infection00:05:00 - Sexual Escapades00:11:10 - Performing at Pub Shows00:25:53 - Funny Ways to Die00:42:09 - Onion Myths00:45:15 - Commando Lifestyle 00:52:01 - Avoid Consequences00:53:36 - Drunk Decisions and Car Fires 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!
22 Helmi 202459min
8,000 Bodies and Counting Ex Porn Star turned Coroner brought her tools
In this mind-blowing episode of the Steph Infection, we took a deep dive into the wild world of autopsies with our special guest, Raven Fraser. With a staggering body count of 8,000 under her belt, Raven shared her journey from nursing to becoming a coroner, and even her stint in the adult film industry and comedy. 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" Tour: Feb 15-17 Grand Rapids, MI Feb 21 Vancouver, Canada (Sold out) Feb 23-24 Rochester, NY Mar 7-9 New Brunswick, NJ Mar 14-16 Winnipeg, Canada Mar 21-23 Appleton, WI April 5-6 Cincinnati, OH April 7 Columbus, OH April 18-20 Baltimore, MD April 21 Philadelphia, PA April 24 New York City, NY Get tickets at https://punchup.live/stephtolev 00:00:00 Steph Infection 00:02:34 Transition from Nursing to Adult Industry 00:04:03 Alexa Aimes: Cam Work and Adult Industry 00:06:17 From Porn to Autopsies and Coroner Work 00:08:10 Moving to Australia 00:10:30 Landing a Job in Autopsy with No Experience 00:12:00 First Experiences with Decomposed Bodies 00:16:13 First Time Handling Organs 00:17:58 Body Count and Unusual Cases 00:23:12 Techniques for Brain Removal 00:26:07 Spinal Cord Removal Tools 00:27:13 Teratomas: Teeth and Hair Tumors 00:36:56 Unusual Objects Found in Bodies 00:39:50 Autopsy Kit Reveal 00:46:53 Bullet Retrieval During Autopsy 00:53:05 Personal Reflections on Death 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!
15 Helmi 202455min
King Bach on videos with women, Vine, and his body
Fellow Canadian King Bach is on Steph Infection! We hear about it all on this episode. The early days of Vine, videos with women and what ended up happening, body stuff and why at one point he was scared to pee. Follow @Steph_Tolev and @steph_infection_podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! Thank you to our #sponsor Trade Coffee - Right now through February 14th, Trade is offering $10 off gift subscriptions when you go to drinktrade.com/STEPH and use code ‘STEPH10’ at checkout 00:00:00 Steph Infection 00:02:43 Stand-Up Comedy Beginnings 00:05:09 Early Viral Videos 00:08:21 Looking Hot in Videos 00:11:06 Opening for Jo Koy 00:15:17 Outie Belly Button Insecurity 00:22:03 Calorie Counting and Workouts 00:29:18 UTI from Dirty Pool 00:33:18 New Relationship Dynamics 00:35:52 Freezing Eggs and Having Kids 00:43:28 Dressing Up as a Man 00:45:13 Phone Security and Sex Tapes See Steph's "Filth Queen" Tour: Feb 8-10 Oklahoma City, OK Feb 15-17 Grand Rapids, MI Feb 21 Vancouver, Canada (Sold out) Feb 23-24 Rochester, NY Mar 7-9 New Brunswick, NJ Mar 14-16 Winnipeg, Canada Mar 21-23 Appleton, WI April 5-6 Cincinnati, OH April 7 Columbus, OH April 18-20 Baltimore, MD April 21 Philadelphia, PA April 24 New York City, NY Get tickets at 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!
8 Helmi 202448min
Swine Flu, MRSA, Mumps WTF?? Will Angus and Liam Cullagh are patients zero
This is an absolutely insane episode with Will Angus and Liam Cullagh... I can't believe I didn't know this?? We talk about diseases, viruses, early college experiences and comedy! Follow @Steph_Tolev and @steph_infection_podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! Thank you to our #sponsor Nutrafol. Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. Listeners get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter promo code INFECTION. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/INFECTION50 and use code INFECTION50 to get 50% off. 00:00 Steph Infection 05:22 Comedy club 06:56 Crazy College Mumps Experience. 14:11 MRSA. 20:02 HPV? 24:46 C-diff and dorm room poop. 30:13 Emotional crying during movies. 35:04 Toe injury story. 40:38 In the eye. 48:30 Funny ways to die. 51:01 Fatal shark attack stories. See Steph's "Filth Queen" Tour: Feb 8-10 Oklahoma City, OKFeb 15-17 Grand Rapids, MIFeb 21 Vancouver, Canada (Sold out)Feb 23-24 Rochester, NYMar 7-9 New Brunswick, NJMar 14-16 Winnipeg, CanadaMar 21-23 Appleton, WIApril 5-6 Cincinnati, OHApril 7 Columbus, OHApril 18-20 Baltimore, MDApril 21 Philadelphia, PAApril 24 New York City, NY Get tickets at stephtolev.komi.io
1 Helmi 202455min
Chris Fleming on his Lumps, Shrooms, and Tick Bites
Steph Infection is back with a new episode! Chris Fleming joins us and we chat about a wild mushroom experience, lumps, a fear of water and our experiences in comedy. Take a wild guess where Chris got a tick bite... Follow @Steph_Tolev and @steph_infection_podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! Thanks to our sponsors: Nutrafol and Factor! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code INFECTION. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/INFECTION50 and use code INFECTION50 to get 50% off. 00:00:00 Steph Infection 00:01:46 Bus Adventures and Miming 00:02:39 Canadian Evil 00:08:09 Bachelor Party Shroom 00:12:16 Full Moon Effects and Muppet Beauregard 00:16:09 The Clarity of Bombing on Stage 00:18:35 Chevy Chase 00:21:19 Body Issues and Health 00:24:58 Meniscus Injury and Dancing Again 00:30:42 Fear of LASIK Surgery 00:34:54 Beauregard's Character Traits 00:36:22 Drinking Habits 00:40:50 Tick Encounter 00:46:00 Ocean Snorkeling 00:50:10 Farm Life and Animal Births 00:53:45 Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Experiences 00:57:59 Prince Albert Piercing See Steph's "Filth Queen" Tour: Jan 25-27 Tacoma, WA Feb 8-10 Oklahoma City, OK Feb 15-17 Grand Rapids, MI Feb 22-24 Rochester, NY Mar 6 Los Angeles, CA Mar 7-9 New Jersey, NY Mar 14-16 Winnipeg, MB Mar 21-23 Wisconsin, WI Get tickets at stephtolev.komi.io
25 Tammi 20241h
Kimiko Glenn on Broadway Dreams, the Prison Audition and Body Positivity
Back with a new episode and joined by Kimiko Glenn! We chat about some early beginnings, Shakespeare in the park, government housing, the audition that changed her life (Orange is the New Black) and of course, foot stuff. Follow @Steph_Tolev and @steph_infection_podcast on Instagram. Send in your body stories to be featured on the pod! Thanks to our sponsors: Nutrafol and Factor! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code INFECTION. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/INFECTION50 and use code INFECTION50 to get 50% off. 00:00 Steph Infection 07:30 Shakespeare in the Park 17:05 Play parties and Instagram backlash 22:08 Religion and intolerance 24:02 Online trolling and personal shows 28:17 Ingrown toenails and representation 39:12 Scar tissue and recovery ⚡⚡See Steph's "Filth Queen" Tour ⚡⚡ Jan 12-14 Pittsburgh, PA Jan 25-27 Tacoma, WA Feb 8-10 Oklahoma City, OK Feb 15-17 Grand Rapids, MI Feb 22-24 Rochester, NY Mar 6 Los Angeles, CA Mar 7-9 New Jersey, NY Mar 14-16 Winnipeg, MB Mar 21-23 Wisconsin, WI 🎤🎤Get tickets at stephtolev.komi.io🎤🎤
18 Tammi 202444min
#140 - Jeremiah Watkins
The very funny Jeremiah Watkins is this week’s guest on Steph Infection! He narrates footage of him passing out during his recent vasectomy, details his brief stint with stage 2 melanoma and how he only waited a day after lymph node surgery to perform at a roast battle. Thanks to our sponsors: Nutrafol and Factor! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code INFECTION. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/INFECTION50 and use code INFECTION50 to get 50% off.
11 Tammi 202457min
