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Ryan Hamilton on Seinfeld, the Oscars and Surviving a Bus Crash | Greg Fitzsimmons

Aug 20, 2026 · 1h 26m

Summary

Greg Fitzsimmons shares personal anecdotes about a missed interview, a bed bug scare, and his brother-in-law’s beer-fueled lifestyle. He offers advice on managing anxiety by sitting with raw emotions rather than avoiding them. His guest, comedian Ryan Hamilton, discusses growing up in rural Idaho, his acting training, and life on the comedy circuit.

Topics discussed

Pepsi Zero Sugar Advertisement Introduction to FitzDog Radio and Greg's Background Forgetting an Interview and Rushing to the Studio Dealing with a Bed Bug Infestation Lost Luggage and Family Dynamics Brother-in-Law's Business and Yankee Stadium Box Joke World Festival and Family Time Stand-Up Comedy Set: Standards and Substance Rocket Money Sponsorship Segment Introducing Guest Ryan Hamilton Growing Up in Small-Town Idaho Dating, Friendships, and Mormon Identity Irish Heritage and Family History Touring in Winter and Golf Bag Story Acting Training and Meisner Technique Writing Process and Writer's Block SNL Incident with Pete Davidson COVID Isolation and Road Trip Mishaps Driving Anxiety and Airplane Pilot Encounter Podcast Appearances and Apologizing Habit Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
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