Raj Against The Machine
Welcome to the official Raj Against the Machine Podcast – your go-to place for hilarious takes on the latest pop culture, trending topics, and current events. Hosted by the one and only Raj Belani, this show brings you sharp humor, candid conversations, and unique perspectives on everything happening in the world today.
Get ready for fresh, fun, and bold commentary, with occasional special guests who’ll bring their own humor and insights to the mix. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the hot takes, or just a good time, you’re in the right place.
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Episodes
18 episodes
Bad Glancers: Sabrina Carpenter Album Controversy & Gym Girl Trap Debate w/ Jeff Scheen | RATM #22
Glance or stare? Sabrina’s crawling, Cuomo’s flashing, and we’ve officially lost control 😮💨👀 Gym girls, BJ takes, and nipple rings — this episode has everythingFull chaos now streaming 🔥📺 Full ep on YouTube: R...
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Vibe Ban: Vibrators, Bomb Sets & NYC Corruption w/ Paula J. Leon | RATM #20
Comedian Paola Leon (@paolaleon.jpeg) joins Raj and Eric to talk about everything from bombing onstage after a month in Peru to the absurdity of Texas trying to ban vibrators. We also dive into NYC’s hilariously corrupt spending (why do tree fe...
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Cheese Foam: Directing Drew Barrymore & Being Pranked by Kevin Smith w/ Chuck Staton | RATM #19
From Hot Dogs to Drew Barrymore: Chuck Staton’s Wild RideThis week, Chuck Staton (Tuesdays with Stories, Funbearable, Tell ’Em Steve-Dave) joins Raj and Eric for a chaotic deep-dive into his journey from DIY filmmaking to directin...
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Former Fats: Immigrant Moms, Food Guilt, Iguanas & Divorce w/ Kenyon Adamcik | RATM #18
Kenyon Adamcik joins Raj to talk about growing up chubby, the immigrant food guilt struggle, the desperation that led to working out, and how his divorce sent him straight to stand-up. They get into everything from saving seizing groundhogs ...
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Jacob Williams on Wild’n Out, America's Got Talent, and Performing Butt Naked | RATM #17
Comedian Jacob Williams joins us this week to talk about his wild run on Wild’n Out, performing for black crowds across the country, getting semi-naked on stage (literally), and his early days on America’s Got Talent. We get into what it tak...
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Diabetic Dog w/ Chris Tos | #RATM #16
In Episode 16, comedian Chris Tos joins us for a chaotic deep dive into fart stories, dating culture, international marriage, and one very specific animal battle scenario. We debate whether 100 men (or women) could take on a gorilla, get...
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Stereotype Wars: Mistaken Identity, Uncle Roger, & Comedy Festival Drama w/ Ed Pokropski | RATM #15
🎧 “Do 100K followers even matter?”Raj and Ed Pokropski talk about the real grind behind comedy festivals, viral clout, and why Uncle Roger has them conflicted. If you’ve ever been rejected, run the light, or questioned ...
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Traumatized: Mom Head, Necro on the Train, & Grind of Making a Film w/ Jon Ryan Sugimoto | RATM #13
In this episode, Raj, Eric, and their guest dive into everything from childhood trauma and parental intimacy mishaps (yikes) to dirty talk gone wrong and tipping etiquette in NYC. John Ryan joins the pod to talk about his viral sketches, workin...
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Would You?: Hunter Schafer, Trump’s Education Ban, and Dick Talk w/ James Webb | RATM #10
Raj sits down with comedian James Webb to talk about why New York might actually suck, touring with Sam Morril, and the chaos of being newly single after a 13-year relationship. They also get into dating app hierarchies, the Hunter Schafer pass...
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Poosy Poosy: Angry Sex, Edgelords, & Comedy Controversies w/ Natan Badalov & Igor Martinez | RATM #9
This week, comedians Natan Badalov and Igor Martinez join Raj for a wild conversation that covers everything from whether this is the best time for comedians, the line between meritocracy and luck in stand-up, and some highly questionable
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Vietmanese: Trump Death Penalty Plan, Zelensky vs. Vance & NYC Migrants w/ Jeffrey Scheen | RATM #8
🎙️ Episode 8 - Jeffrey Scheen Joins RATM!This week, we’re joined by comedian Jeffrey Scheen (58K followers) for an unfiltered, chaotic, and hilarious episode. We dive into everything from Trump’s call for the death penal...
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Gulf Of Americas: Trump’s Power Moves & Vishnu Vaka's Wildest Stories | RATM #7
On this episode of Raj Against The Machine, comedian Vishnu Vaka joins us to talk about Trump wanting to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Elon Musk conspiracies, and why he drives a Tesla even though he’s broke.<...
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Halftime Beef w/ Rainey Ovalle: Kendrick Lamar's Performance & The Trans Sports Ban | RATM #6
Podcasting secrets, comedy controversies, and Super Bowl drama—this episode has it all.🎤 Rainey shares the secrets of podcasting – Free game for anyone trying to start their own.🏈 Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Sho...
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The "Uncut" w/ Carmen Lagala: Epstein’s Island, Matt Rife Drama & The Ass Eating Contest | RATM #5
🚨 This episode is completely off the rails. Comedian Carmen Lagala joins us for a wild ride full of hot takes, weird debates, and things that will probably get us in trouble.We dive into Epstein’s Island conspirac...
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Duck Dine With Me w/ Peter Angelo: From Raves to Kill Tony, Strongman Training, Gay Nightlife, and Target’s DEI Rollback | RATM #4
This week on Raj Against the Machine, comedian Peter Angelo joins us to talk about everything from doing mushrooms before performing on Kill Tony to his wildest rave stories and strongman training. We also get...
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The 'N' Word Lighthouse w/ Natan Badalov: Elon’s Nazi Salute, Nelly & Snoop’s Trump Inauguration Drama, and Comedy’s Dark Side | RATM #3
In this episode, Raj and guest Natan Badalov tackle a mix of absurd, hilarious, and thought-provoking topics. They dive into Elon Musk’s controversial Nazi salute incident, discuss Natan’s viral clip about New York nostalgia, and hear his unfor...
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We're On Fire!: LA Fires, Trump Hush Money, Mandy Moore GoFundMe & Gavin Newsom Drama | RATM #2
In Episode 2 of Raj Against The Machine, we tackle the hottest stories of the week:•Raj hilariously defends himself against TikTok pedophile accusations.•The Trump hush money scandal and its political implications....
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Hot Kid: Trump’s Podcast Strategy & Whitney Cummings’ NYE Bomb | RATM #1
In this debut episode, comedian Raj Belani and podcast producer Eric Grisanti break down a mix of hot topics and bold opinions. From Whitney Cummings’ NYE monologue sparking controversy, to the struggles of finding the perfect podcast flow, Raj...
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