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Christian shares a personal story about a strange experience he had while sleeping, where he felt pressure on his hand and heard noises, despite being alone in his house. He describes the feeling as intense and terrifying, leading to a discussion about sleep paralysis and the possibility of paranormal activity. The conversation then shifts to Sal Volcano's favorite foods, with Sal revealing his lifelong love for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They also discuss Sal's most memorable bits, including his signature elevator prank and a hilarious story about his middle school science fair. The episode concludes with Sal promoting his new stand-up special "Terrified" and his upcoming tour "Everything's Fine."

Outlines

00:00:00

Sal's Startled Encounter

This Chapter begins with Christian recounting a funny story about his brother Sal being startled by a house cat jumping on the couch. Sal's reaction is described as being particularly funny because he had been previously told about a dangerous bobcat in the neighborhood, leading him to be extra cautious. The story highlights the comedic timing of the situation and Sal's tendency to be easily startled.

00:26:22

The Afghan Impasse

This Chapter is an advertisement for a podcast called "The Negotiators" which focuses on the 20-year failure of peace negotiations in Afghanistan. The advertisement highlights the complexity of the situation and the challenges faced by negotiators in achieving a lasting peace agreement.

00:28:16

Plane Crash Fears

This Chapter begins with Christian sharing his experience of being on a plane that he thought was crashing. He describes the feeling of fear and the thoughts that went through his head as the plane dropped out of the sky. Sal then shares his own experience of being on a small plane during a storm, which also caused him to feel scared and nervous.

00:44:19

Sal's Celebrity Crush

This Chapter is a lighthearted segment where Christian and Sal discuss their first celebrity crushes. Sal reveals that his first crush was Alyssa Milano, and he shares a hilarious story about his obsession with her during his childhood, including how he covered his entire bedroom wall with her pictures.

00:53:50

Sal's Favorite Foods and Skills

This Chapter is a rapid-fire Q&A segment where Christian asks Sal a series of fun and personal questions. Sal reveals his favorite foods, his childhood nickname, and the skill he wishes he had. He also shares his thoughts on the movie "This is Spinal Tap" and his favorite pizza places in New York City.

00:57:03

Sleep Paralysis and Paranormal Activity

This Chapter begins with Christian sharing a personal story about a strange experience he had while sleeping, where he felt pressure on his hand and heard noises, despite being alone in his house. He describes the feeling as intense and terrifying, leading to a discussion about sleep paralysis and the possibility of paranormal activity.

01:04:06

Sal's Favorite Foods and Memorable Bits

This Chapter is a lighthearted segment where Christian and Sal discuss Sal's favorite foods and his most memorable bits. Sal reveals his lifelong love for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and shares a hilarious story about his middle school science fair.

01:07:14

Sal's Upcoming Tour and Special

This Chapter is a promotional segment where Sal Volcano promotes his new stand-up special "Terrified" and his upcoming tour "Everything's Fine." He also shares details about his upcoming tour dates and ticket availability.

01:08:26

Sal's Neurotic Charm

This Chapter is a discussion about Sal Volcano's personality and how his neurotic tendencies make him so entertaining on "Impractical Jokers." Christian highlights Sal's natural fear and nervousness, which create a stark contrast to his willingness to perform daring and uncomfortable challenges on the show.

01:11:54

Sal's Unique Laughter

This Chapter is a reflection on Sal Volcano's unique ability to laugh and cry simultaneously, which Christian finds both fascinating and beautiful. They discuss how this reaction might be a sign of surrender in the face of overwhelming emotions, particularly in the context of Sal's experience on a plane that was about to crash.

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Q&A

• What is sleep paralysis, and how does it relate to Christian's experience?

  Sleep paralysis is a sleep disorder that causes a person to be unable to move or speak while they are awake. It is often accompanied by hallucinations, and can be a very frightening experience. Christian describes feeling pressure on his hand and hearing noises while he was asleep, which could be symptoms of sleep paralysis.

• What is Sal Volcano's favorite food, and why?

  Sal Volcano's favorite food is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He says that he has been eating them since kindergarten and that they are his go-to comfort food.

• What is Sal Volcano's most memorable bit, and why?

  Sal Volcano's most memorable bit is his elevator prank, where he pretends to be waiting for something and then quickly walks into a closing elevator, letting it hit his face. He says that he has been doing this bit since kindergarten and that it always gets a laugh.

• What is Sal Volcano's upcoming tour called, and when does it start?

  Sal Volcano's upcoming tour is called "Everything's Fine." It will feature all-new material and will begin in September 2023. Tickets for the tour are currently on sale at savocanocomedy.com.

• How does Sal Volcano's neurotic personality make him so entertaining on "Impractical Jokers"?

  Sal Volcano is naturally neurotic and scared of a lot of things, which creates a stark contrast to his willingness to perform daring and uncomfortable challenges on "Impractical Jokers." This juxtaposition is what makes him so entertaining to watch.

• What is Sal Volcano's unique ability to laugh and cry simultaneously, and what might it signify?

  Sal Volcano describes a time when he was on a plane that was about to crash, and he was both laughing and crying hysterically at the same time. This unique reaction might be a sign of surrender in the face of overwhelming emotions, as if he was accepting the situation and letting go of control.

• What is the name of Sal Volcano's new stand-up special, and where can you watch it?

  Sal Volcano's new stand-up special is called "Terrified." It is available to watch on YouTube.

• What is the name of the podcast that Christian and Sal host?

  The podcast that Christian and Sal host is called "Life is Short." It is available on the Wondery app and wherever you get your podcasts.

• What is the name of the podcast that Brian Goldman hosts?

  The podcast that Brian Goldman hosts is called "The Dose." It is available on the CBC Listen app and wherever you get your podcasts.

• What is the name of the podcast that Hunter Harris and Payndix host?

  The podcast that Hunter Harris and Payndix host is called "Let Me Say This." It is available on the Wondery app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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