Podcast

After School Snack with Sam Salem

Comedy, Comedy Interviews

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.

Comedy Interviews chart
#166
Episodes
22
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
58 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

22 episodes, newest first

  1. Bo Johnson Took Magic Class

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    BOO! Or... BO! This week’s spooktacular guest in the SnackZone is one of our favorite comedians- the hilarious Bo Johnson! In a special Halloween edition of our show, Sam and Bo (both rocking themed costumes) share a German pancake, and discuss Bo’s time in a school with a rather…interesting curriculum.

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    1 hr 14 min
  2. Beth Stelling Was A Prank Master

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    Beth Stelling, an incredibly accomplished comedian, writer, and Ohio High School Speech & Debate legend, is our guest in the SnackZone this week! Sam whipped up some homemade rice krispy squares (Beth does NOT like the wrapped ones) and the pair discuss Beth’s schoolday hijinx, Sam’s doppelgänger being the news, and the incredibly quick shelf-life of a rice krispy square!

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    1 hr 12 min
  3. Macey Isaacs Overcame Dr. Pepper Addiction

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    This week in the SnackZone we welcome touring comedian, proud Texan, and alumni of Netflix's FUNNY AF Macey Isaacs! Whilst sharing popcorn and Dr. Pepper, Sam and Macey (aka the MaceDawg) discuss a time Macey lied for sneakers, when Sam's student compared him to a certain bird, and how Macey kicked a 9-a-day Dr. Pepper habit! Woof woof!

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    1 hr 7 min
  4. Chinedu Unaka Has Pretty Privilege

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    This week in SnackNation we welcome comedian, actor, Abbott Elementary alum and all around handsome man Chinedu Unaka! Sam attempts to make fried plantains, as the pair discuss their teaching careers, Chinedu’s life of being attractive, and an incident involving plane turbulence (did someone grab someone’s arm in fear?)

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    50 min
  5. Aaron Branch Drops Lore

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    Today’s guest in the SnackZone is comedian, actor, and cast member of the comedy channel Saturday Morning Detention Aaron Branch! Over Aaron’s favorite snacks (cinnamon toast and Hot Tamales), Sam and Aaron discuss Aaron’s start in comedy in Kansas City, Sam tells a classic story of being roasted by a student, and Aaron plays a new forehead-based game show!

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    49 min
  6. Catherine McCafferty is a Good Gay

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    This week’s passenger on the one-way train to SnackTown is comedian, actress, and the creator and host of the hit web show Pretty Gay Catherine McCafferty! As Sam and Catherine split raw broccoli and applesauce, the pair discuss Catherine’s time growing up in Chicago, Sam possibly being a villain, and the time Catherine’s mom saved a student’s life!

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    1 hr 6 min
  7. Audrey Stewart Was Elected Everything

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    Our guest in the SnackZone this week is touring comedian, LA club regular, and proud Hoosier Audrey Stewart! Sam and Audrey share Sand Cake- a Midwest classic layer cake- and discuss Audrey's incredible run of elected positions in high school and college, the time a tornado almost destroyed her school, going out to get Korean BBQ, and more!

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    1 hr 1 min
  8. Herman Wrice Ranks White People

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    This week we’re joined by touring comedian, cast member of the Kevin Langue Show, and St. Francis College Terriers LEGEND of the hardcourt Herman Wrice! Sam and Herm share a platter of chocolate chip cookies and discuss dunking on people, comedy touring, and being stoked to have reached unc status.

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    58 min
  9. Smosh's Tommy Bowe Wants Originality

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    Today we welcome comedian, character artist, comedy musician, and iconic member of the Smosh crew Tommy Bowe! As Tommy and Sam share a sliced pear (Sam's first time having a pear btw), the duo discuss being a high school theater kid, read mean Internet comments about Sam, and Producer Max challenges Tommy to create characters on the fly!

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    1 hr 1 min
  10. Sophie Buddle Believes in Gen Z

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    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.

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    1 hr 6 min
  11. Alec Flynn Pleads His Case

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    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.

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    51 min
  12. Joe Dombrowski Caught Students Lying

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    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.

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    1 hr 12 min
  13. Laura Peek Doesn't Need Your Advice

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    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.

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    56 min
  14. Ray Lau Hates My Cooking

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    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.

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    52 min
  15. Rachel Scanlon is a Wife Guy

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    Fellow Minnesota native, nationally touring comedian, accomplished podcaster, and CERTIFIED wife guy Rachel Scanlon stops by in this week's episode. Over a bowl of Puppy Chow (a midwest delicacy), Sam and Rachel discuss the Scanlon family's culinary creations, life in the Midwest vs. the South, and being your wife's hype man.

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    58 min
  16. Mandal Supports 2000s Fashion

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    Today we welcome comedian, writer, Atlanta native, and expert on all things 2000s fashion Mandal! Over a sweet potato pie, Mandal and Sam discuss what it's like being able to dunk, an interesting gentleman from an Amtrak station, and Mandal's weight-loss journey.

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    56 min
  17. Katherine Blanford Defends Horse Girls

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    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, and the pair discuss the bygone era of different cell phones, being in the "Bambi Club", being a supportive friend in comedy, and much more!

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    57 min
  18. Aaron Monte is Black Teacher

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    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.

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    54 min
  19. Shapel Lacey Fought a Teacher

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    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. Follow Shapel! @shapellacey Follow the show! @afterschoolsnackpod Follow Sam! @samuelsleeves Produced by Max Castillo @bigtimemaca After School Snack is filmed and engineered by Aaron Brungardt at All Things Comedy in Burbank, CA. An All Things Comedy podcast- www.allthingscomedy.com

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    51 min
  20. Leslie Liao Learns About Aura

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    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.

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    1 hr 4 min