We Might Be Drunk Ari Shaffir - w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril - We Might Be Drunk Podcast
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Apr 20, 2026 
Ari Shaffir, comedian and storyteller known for long-form tales and travel antics, recounts an eight-month South America odyssey. He shares wild travel misadventures, sneaky stadium booze tricks, nightlife in Medellín, loneliness on the road, and why living more fuels better storytelling.
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Six Months Living Cheap And Deep In Ecuador
- Ari spent six months living and driving around Ecuador, using hostels and cheap private rooms to stretch his budget and fully experience local life.
- He loved the food like encebollado, used US two-dollar bills as local novelty, and paid about $15–$70 for lodging so $6,000/month was impossible to spend there.
Smuggling Booze Into A Rivalry Soccer Game
- Ari snuck booze into a Nicaraguan soccer stadium by using small tied plastic bags filled with liquor and hiding them in his waistband like a keister.
- He entered with fans carrying a giant flag to blend in, sat behind the goal, and joined the crowd chanting and celebrating.
Why Disconnecting From US News Improves Travel
- Ari found that stepping away from constant US news and politics while traveling preserved a calmer mindset and boosted presence in the moment.
- He checked Yankees scores briefly but mostly went off-grid to avoid being mentally dragged back into American controversies.