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
32 episodes
ComedianDiscovery & Danny Braff on Scoops, Pinches & a Banana Bomb | RATM #39
On this episode of Raj Against The Machine, Raj debates the most important question in playground history: what actually counts as a “scoop” — titty scoop, between-the-legs scoop, or “dude, that was just straight-up molestation.”He’s jo...
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Saaniya Abbas on Dating in Dubai, Being “Too Hot” for Comedy & Weird Fans | RATM #38
Comedian Saaniya Abbas joins Raj Belani on Raj Against the Machine for a brutally funny conversation about dating in Dubai, stand-up comedy, being “too hot” for the stage, and the chaos of chasing laughs across continents.From strange f...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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Too "Eat With Your Hands" For Me: Indian Movies, Waxing, and Comedy Cities w/ Drew Lynch | RATM #37
Join comedians Drew Lynch and Raj Belani as they riff on comedy culture, the art of hosting, regional differences in stand-up, and the awkwardness of audience interactions. From hilarious takes on "smash culture" and LA vs. New York comics, to ...
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Episode 37
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Classy Dame: Nate Bargatze, Dating in NYC, Bad Coffee, & Breakups w/ Steven Rogers | RATM #35
Steven Rogers joins Raj and Eric for a funny, wide-ranging conversation about comedy, relationships, and the weirdness of daily life. They dive into bad coffee shops, iPhone-shot movies, and why product placement sometimes ruins films. Steven o...
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Karate Tub Sex: Charlie Kirk & Saudi Comedy w/ Derek Gaines & Dave Temple | RATM #33
In this episode of Raj Against the Machine, Raj and Eric team up with Dave Temple and Derek Gaines (hosts of No Need for Apologies) for a wild crossover conversation.The crew dives into everything from the fallout of Charlie Kirk’s shoo...
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Queef Crisis: Jesus, Guest Host Takeover, and More | RATM #31 (09/02/25)
With Raj Balani missing in action, comedian Natan Badalov steps in as guest host and brings on Adam Bramson for one of the most unhinged, chaotic, and hysterical episodes to date.Together they dive into: • Adam’s wild acting...
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Robo Massage: Robot Happy Endings, AI Rights, & Kill Tony Talk w/ Sarah Huntington | RATM #30 (08/19/25)
This week on Raj Against the Machine, Raj and Eric sit down with comedian Sara Huntington for a wild, funny, and brutally honest conversation. From debating if we’re all destined to turn into “back in my day” old people, to talking about robo-m...
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Hunter in My Uber: Ozzy’s Final Show, Sydney Sweeney, & More w/ James Webb | RATM #29 (08/19/25)
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53:29
Liberal Baby: Dating Trumpers, Witchcraft & Stand-Up Gone Wrong w/ Aislinn Janek | RATM #28 (07/22/25)
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Funeral Reset: ChatGPT Saves Lives & Colbert Gets Canceled?! w/ Derek Gaines | RATM #27
Derek Gaines joins the show for one of our wildest episodes yet.We get into everything from AI therapy and ChatGPT ego boosts to the return of Indian stereotypes and the sad decline of late-night TV. Derek drops stories about thic...
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Coldplay Cheater: CEO Caught Cuddling Sidepiece at Concert w/ Chris Tos | RATM #26
Comedian Chris Tos returns to talk fatherhood, fake therapists, and why you should never give babies water. We get into his insane MySpace prank that had the cops at his door, a Coldplay concert scandal involving HR and the CEO, and whether Sup...
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Toilet Knife: Roommates, Buttholes & NYC Chaos w/ James Tanford | RATM #25
🎧 NEW EPISODE OUT NOWWe’re celebrating our 25th episode with absolute madness.Comedian James Tanford joins us to break down:🚽 A roommate pulling a knife over an unflushed toilet🧻 A squatter who neve...
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Ecuadorian Love: Adam Conover BOMBS at NYC Show & Gets ROASTED w/ Nick Viagas | RATM #24
Comedian Nick Viagas joins Raj and Eric for an episode that starts wet and only gets weirder.We talk about Adam Conover bombing at a NYC show (and Raj not holding back), a grown man who wraps himself in a carpet to be stepped on at parti...
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Craigslist Comedian: Trump Hookup, Stage Fall & Love Island Chaos w/ Lissa Lenis | RATM #23
🎧 New Episode Alert!Craigslist Comedian Lissa Lenis joins us and things spiral fast…She’s talking:– Hooking up with a Trump fan 🇺🇸– Falling into a NYC pothole and bleeding through her jeans 🩸...
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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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