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After School Snack with Sam Salem

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Comedian and former middle and high school teacher Sam Salem attempts creating his guest’s favorite after school snacks from scratch despite his lack of culinary skills. As they talk about his guest’s middle and high school experiences, Sam sprinkles in his own stories from his time in the classroom with America’s youth.

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Thursday · 1 hr 5 min
Sophie Buddle Believes in Gen Z
This week we welcome nationally touring headliner and well-accoladed comedian Sophie Buddle! Over gluten-free matzah bread (shout out to the gluten-free members of Snack Nation), Sam and Sophie discuss why Gen Z needs to put themselves out there, hockey being the best sport, and bond over growing up in cold places. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 20 · 51 min
Alec Flynn Pleads His Case
This week's visitor to the Snack Zone is nationally touring comedian, fellow former teacher, and ACHA II Club Hockey legend Alec Flynn! Over a decadent peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich, Sam and Alec discuss pond hockey, handling difficult students, and why Alec SHOULD be cast in the next season of Heated Rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 1 hr 11 min
Joe Dombrowski Caught Students Lying
This week, fellow former teacher and 100% certified crusher Joe Dombrowski takes a break from his SOLD OUT comedy tour to join the pod! Sam serves up a liverwurst sandwich on rye, as the pair discuss Joe’s time in his high school drama club, Sam’s ultra-competitive nature, and wild fan stories from the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 6 · 55 min
Laura Peek Doesn't Need Your Advice
This week we sit down with all-around crusher and Tennessee native Laura Peek! Sam whips up her favorite childhood snack- clam dip- and the pair discuss casino gigs, creative high school test cheating methods, and becoming buds in the comedy world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 30 · 51 min
Ray Lau Hates My Cooking
This week we welcome Seattle native, nationally (and internationally) touring comedian (and Sam & Max's good friend irl) Ray Lau! Sam and Ray chop it up over Sam's not-so-great attempt at Hong Kong Mango Pudding, and the pair discuss Ray's tenure as fraternity president, an ill-fated double booking of a comedy venue, and Ray staying with Sam's family on tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 23 · 57 min
Rachel Scanlon is a Wife Guy
Fellow Minnesota native, nationally touring comedian (whose 2024 special is out on Prime and Hulu!), accomplished podcaster, and CERTIFIED wife guy Rachel Scanlon stops by in this week's episode.
July 16 · 56 min
Mandal Supports 2000s Fashion
Today we welcome comedian, writer, Atlanta native, and expert on all things 2000s fashion Mandal!
July 9 · 56 min
Katherine Blanford Defends Horse Girls
Today we welcome nationally touring comedian and native Kentuckian Katherine Blanford! Sam tries his best to recreate the 9-Layer Bean Dip from a certain day-of-the-week themed chain restaurant!
July 2 · 53 min
Aaron Monte is Black Teacher
Today we welcome comedian, music artist, fellow former teacher, and Sam's education-based content collaborator Aaron Monte! Over a beautiful egg salad sandwich, we discuss Aaron's 2014 fashion choices, learn what "Du bist gut genug" is all about, and talk about Aaron's time growing up in Inglewood, CA.
June 25 · 50 min
Shapel Lacey Fought a Teacher
Today we welcome comedian, punk rock frontman, and former cheerleading world champion Shapel Lacey! Over Shapel's preferred snack of PB&J, Sam blows Shapel's mind with his incredible research- and the pair discuss wild school stories, anime, and Shapel's journey from D1 cheer to nationally touring performer.
June 18 · 1 hr 4 min
Leslie Liao Learns About Aura
Today we welcome nationally touring comedian Leslie Liao! Sam whips up her favorite snack Taiwanese Tea Eggs (or rather, he attempts to), and we discuss the MySpace days, Sam's craziest substitute teaching experience, and Leslie's new favorite slang word.
June 11 · 50 min
Joey Bragg Broke Disney Law
We sit down with comedian, actor, and 2010s Disney Channel icon Joey Bragg. Sam prepares his favorite snack- tuna salad on a saltine cracker- and they discuss Joey’s inability to hold his tongue, the threat of AI to our parents, libbing out, and various high school scandals.
June 4 · 1 min
Sam Salem Introduces After School Snack!
Comedian Sam Salem is launching his podcast “After School Snack” through All Things Comedy! Available Thursdays wherever you get your podcasts, on YouTube, and Spotify Video! It’s got it all: incredible guests, custom theme songs, and Sam’s attempts to recreate their favorite childhood foods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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