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The Blackout Diaries

Starburns Audio

Hilarious and true drinking stories, recorded at the live Blackout Diaries show in Chicago. Hosted by Sean Bair-Flannery and CJ Sullivan, two standup comedians and friends who have been featured on Comedy Central, Sirius Radio, NPR and more. They have over 30 years of standup experience between them and about 800 missed flights.

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Episode 36: Jarrell Gets Drunk & Takes The Bus Up North

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/04/04

Comedian Jarrell Scott Barnes tells a story about the time he took a long bus ride from the south side of Chicago to the north side, to attend a party with some new people. Jarrell gets drunk and is asked to settle some arguments at the party, then learns some white people songs he's never heard before. CJ, Sean and Jarrell then share other stories about dealing with public transportation when heading to parties and how the CTA is both a blessing and a curse for us drunks. We also talk about how

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66:31

Episode 35: Chicago Gets Drunk And Dyes Its River

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/03/28

Stories from CJ and Sean about St Patrick's Day in Chicago. Sean talks about the history of how Chicago started dying its river and why no other city is crazy enough to duplicate that process. Chicago also spans St Patrick's Day into a two-weekend bacchanalia rather than celebrate it on just the 17th of March. CJ tells a story about the drunkest St Patrick's Day show he did in Chicago, which ended in two performers being banned from life from the venue and all crowd members insisting upon a

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70:36

Episode 34: The Puterbaugh Sisters Get Drunk and Pack...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/03/21

Our favorite comedy duo, The Puterbaugh Sisters, tell a story at our live show about traveling to a wedding while drunk, which is a risky enough idea, made worse by their decision to also pack for it drunk. They land with an impractical collection of clothes and bad hangover. Danielle and Tiffany Puterbaugh were both long-time contributors to The Blackout Diaries, when they lived in Chicago and we discuss how they always managed to keep some daytime job, however dead-end or weird, while working on

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65:27

Episode 33: Ben Gets Drunk and Meets The Wrong...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/03/14

Comedian Ben Gerber tells a story about getting drunk in Miami and a bouncer doesn't believe his ID is real so, rather than discuss, the bouncer cuts his drivers license in half. Some how, Ben has been flying across the US with a half ID that TSA allows. CJ and Sean then talk about assholes you meet when drinking- the kind of people that will ruin your ID for no reason, or decide to cause a fight or issue for no reason. We talk about the science of why some people become assholes when drunk, along

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73:05

Episode 32: Nate Gets Drunk And Punches A Guy

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/03/07

Comedy Nate Craig talks about getting drunk in Wisconsin and fighting a creep ball on Christmas Eve. Nate has to attend to a broken hand on Christmas Day and was continually admonished by everyone "it's Christmas". CJ and Sean then share other stories of holiday admonishments, where drunks are told to cool their jets with one sentence reprimands that, "folks, it's Christmas!!". A theme of holiday admonishments develops and we also share some stories about drunken santas that nearly destroyed a

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62:03

Episode 31: Grace Gets Drunk & Thrown Out Of An...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/02/28

Comedian Grace Piotrowski tells a story about traveling to Italy as a student and getting so drunk the bar owner finds her passed out in the bathroom. This leads to our theme of International Disasters- stories of Americans crossing the pond and embarassing themselves in other countries. Grace joins CJ and Sean in the studio to share some more details and stories, then Sean & CJ talk about their own, disaster-filled trip to Ireland. A final, bonus story is told by Tito Jorda-Cid on how, when

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64:00

Episode 30: Lauren Gets Drunk And Throws Up At The...

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2023/02/21

Standup comic, and Blackout Diaries coproducer, Lauren Vino tells a few stories about the downside of dating "a party girl", which can range from unexpected bodily discharges to hasty exits. We also talk about Lauren's writing career and some of the funny articles she's posted on things like box wine or the changing sizes of penises in modern art. CJ and Sean then share their own stories about how dating a hard-drinking person -- man or woman, heterosexual or not-- can have a lot of unexpected ups

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Episode 29: Sonal Gets Drunk and Sneaks Into Bars

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/02/14

Sonal Aggarwal tells a few stories at our live show, ranging from partying in Chicago to how she holds it together on mushrooms and why she never lacked for a fake ID growing up. The fake ID topic leads CJ and Sean to share their own stories on how they made or purchased IDs growing up. We also talk about how counterfeit IDs from China are causing problems in America and then former Blackout Diaries producer Phil Davidson calls in and talks about how Iowa police caught him with a fake ID.

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69:54

Episode 28: Aaron's Date Gets Drunk And Totals A...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/02/07

Aaron Foster tells the inside story on how a beloved Chicago restaurant was ultimately destroyed by a very angry, drunk customer- while he was on a date with that customer. CJ and Sean read other stories of people ruining beloved institutions while drunk- priceless works of art, entire canals and one guy even destroyed a whole town. The Blackout Diaries further speculates that they could represent these drunks in a trial.

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67:13

Episode 27: Bobby Gets Drunk and Ruins An Engagement...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/01/31

Bobby Minelli, owner of House Hold Books, tells the story of when he attended an engagement / birthday party for his mom and decided his best course of action was to get drunk enough to ruin it, which starts with giving booze to kids and ends with grown men in suits jumping into an Olympic swimming pool. CJ and Sean further discuss how drinking the wrong amount at the wrong event can turn you into the family's black sheep. Though it doesn't always have to be alcohol related! Bobby tells an

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69:51

Episode 26: Marty Takes Acid and Becomes Mayor of the...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/01/24

Comedian Marty DeRosa tells a story about being in the middle of an accident while on acid, on this “drugs” themed episode. Sean is doing a “Dry January” with minor tweaks and adderall. CJ and Sean then talk about the wide open hidden dangers of alcohol compared to drugs. Finally, C.J. discusses the fragile employees in LA weed dispensaries and tells old ecstasy club stories that involve plungers and sweaters.

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64:36

Episode 25: Renee Gets Drunk and Regrets a Hookup

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/01/17

This week comedian Renee Gauthier tells Sean and Cj about a jean on jean hook up she regrets. Then Sean and CJ talk about why you would NEVER want to fight a waffle house employee.

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69:32

Episode 24: Adam and Mark Get Drunk and Ruin the...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2023/01/10

This week, comedian Adam Burke tells a story of Mark Vana getting drunk and jumping into a tree. Mark then joins the conversation to defend himself. Sean and CJ discuss open bars, and why we drink so much during the holidays.

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69:22

Episode 23: Brian Babylon Gets Drunk and Brawls In...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/12/27

This week Comedian Brian Brian Babylon Gets Drunk and finds himself in Berlin. Then Sean and CJ talk about the weird laws surrounding alcohol in Germany.

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71:38

Episode 22: Jena Nixon Gets Drunk and Has a...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/12/20

This week, comedian Jena Nixon gets drunk and destroys her boyfriend's car. Then Sean and CJ discuss biological disasters and why being drunk affects our digestive system.

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Episode 21: Mike Gets Drunk and Ruins a Camping Trip

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/12/13

Comedian Mike Bridenstine tells a story about drinking too much on a first date and wrecking a camping trip. Mike joins CJ and Sean in the studio to answer questions on that story and promote his new standup album "Hustle". Mike, CJ and Sean try their best to remember some drinking stories from back when they were all performing in Chicago together. Then CJ and Sean then talk about how drinking creates a Rashomon Effect, where nobody from the evening remembers the same story. Sean tells a story

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62:07

Episode 20: Krystal LaFianza Gets Drunk and Gets...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/12/06

This week, Comedian Krystal LaFianza gets drunk and gets kicked out of a Mexican restaurant. Then Sean and CJ discuss the best late night foods, and getting kicked out of restaurant's when you're drunk.

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Episode 19: Brooks Whelan Gets Drunk and Runs a Marathon

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/11/29

This week Comedian Brooks Whelan tells us how he ran an entire marathon hungover, and got an Asics sponsor from it. Then, Sean and CJ talk about other drunken feats of strength.

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76:34

Episode 18: Kevin Bozeman Gets Drunk and Places Some...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/11/22

This week, comedian Kevin Bozeman joins Sean and CJ to talk about drunk gambling. Then Sean and CJ talk about how CJ cost Kevin Garnett 50k at a craps table and how Sean jumped out of a moving car for a case of beer.

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63:54

Episode 17: Chris Traini Gets Drunk and Sneaks into...

The Blackout Diaries ·

2022/11/15

This week comedian Chris Traini gets drunk and sneaks into the Sundance Film Festival with a press pass. Then Sean and CJ talk about how they are notorious for re-entering places they’ve been kicked out of under a new identity.

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