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Azores Arrival, Seasick Set, Standing Ovation

Jun 25, 2025 · 57 min

About this episode

This week, Ralph checks in from the middle of the Atlantic aboard the Carnival Valor, where the seas are rough, the jokes are rolling, and one very balanced Portuguese cat steals the spotlight. We hear about his dinner and street walk through the Azores, a mid-show rescue by Dramamine, and what it’s like adjusting to both family-friendly and late-night audiences on a cruise ship stage. If you've ever wondered what happens when the comedian gets queasy right before showtime—or what kind of magic it takes to perform to 1,000 strangers while secretly dreaming of chicken over swordfish—this one's for you.