Comedian Eli Halpern joins Shannon and Figs! They discuss Eli's music career and tour across Europe and America, Figs challenges him to an Indian rap battle, Shannon's kismet trip to the vet and more before they dive into the stories including Eli's awkward hookup with a pornstar, Descelating a fight by getting naked, experiencing the horrors of the DMT realm and so much more!

Air Date: 09/23/25

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