Riffin With Griffin

Erik Griffin

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Comedy
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Sage advice, fun guests, and interesting discussions about anything and everything. Just plain Riffin with Actor and Comedian Erik Griffin.

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The Disease, Not the Person: Addiction & Recovery w/ Dr. Ankur Bhargava | RWG EP372

🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.---A special episode of Riffin With Griffin. Erik sits down with Dr. Ankur Bhargava, addiction specialist at Groups Recover Together, to talk about what addiction actually is, why the word "addict" carries so much shame, what it does to the people who love someone struggling, how medication and counseling work together, the difference between a lapse and a relapse, and why recovery takes a village. If you or someone in your life is dealing with substance use, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.RESOURCES FROM DR. BHARGAVA• Groups Recover Together: https://www.joingroups.com | Phone: 1-888-858-1723• Dr. Ankur Bhargava on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankur-bhargava-md• 12 Step Programs: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous• In The Rooms (web-based support meetings): https://www.intherooms.com• Faith-based recovery supports: ◦ Celebrate Recovery (based in Christian principles): https://celebraterecovery.com/ ◦ Millati Islami (based in Islamic principles): https://www.millatiislami.org/index.php/millati-islami-groups ◦ Our Jewish Recovery (based in Jewish principles): https://www.ourjewishrecovery.com/meetings ◦ Recovery Dharma (based in Buddhist principles): https://recoverydharma.org/• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI/Affiliate/Programs?classkey=a1x36000003TN9TAAW• Phoenix Recovery: https://thephoenix.org/find-a-class/• SMART Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org/meetingIf you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, US). SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7).CHAPTERS0:00 Intro2:52 Kill Tony & Tony Hinchcliffe3:54 Behemoth & The Everything Pot5:25 The Austin coffee shop8:08 Welcome Dr. Ankur Bhargava8:40 What is addiction?10:14 How addiction affects loved ones10:55 Why not use the word "addict"12:55 Genetics vs. environment18:19 Recognizing the signs20:57 Self-medicating36:24 Medication + counseling46:33 A lapse vs. a relapse50:53 Naloxone and fentanyl54:22 It takes a village56:24 Where to get help57:19 Outro🎤 Connect with Erik:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/scheduleYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffinKick → https://kick.com/erikgriffingaming#RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #Addiction #Recovery #MentalHealth #Podcast
Oct 14

The Litigation of Intent & Carrie Review | RWG EP371

🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.---Erik is back to break down the latest in pop culture and controversy. Big Stick in Austin is fantastic. He dives into Shane Gillis's much-discussed SNL monologue and gives his take on , 'Carrie', on Prime. Plus, with all the information finally out, Erik gives his definitive assessment of the Cornell 7 case.🎤 Connect with Erik:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/scheduleYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffinKick → https://kick.com/erikgriffingaming#RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #CarrieOnPrime #ShaneGillisOnSnlWhoreComments #AndMyFinalAssesmentOfTheCorenell7CaseAfterAllTheInfoHasBeenFinallyPutOut
Oct 7

BEHEMOTH Review + Cornell & Sirius | RWG LIVE EP370

🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.---This week, Erik unpacks the bonkers controversy happening over at Sirius Radio and gives his take on the movie 'Behemoth'. He also explores the complicated dynamics of fraternity culture at Cornell and what that means for discussions around consent. Get ready for a deep dive into some truly wild stories.🎤 Connect with Erik:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/scheduleYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffinKick → https://kick.com/erikgriffingaming#RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #BehemothMovieReview #TheSiriusRadioSebastianAndRawDogControversy #Cornell7FratCulture #ConcentAndTheImpact
Oct 1

Guilty Till Proven Guilty RWG EP369

🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.-- Welcome to one the few Audio Only Episodes of the show. I am out in NYC for the New York Film Festival in my hotel room, yapping to you guys pacing around my hotel room. Todays Episode is, the Cornell Case that has over taken the nation! What is right what is wrong and how this is being covered and talked about. Diddy is living it up in prison, should we care? 🎤 Connect with Erik: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/ Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/schedule YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffin Kick → https://kick.com/erikgriffingaming
Sep 23

The DCU Might Be Back? | RWG EP368

🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.-- This week, Erik Griffin pulls back the curtain on the world of stand-up comedy, sharing his unique insights on crowd work and how comedians truly craft their sets. But the conversation takes a turn to the big screen, as Erik weighs in on the DCU's potential comeback with the new 'Lanterns' series. He also revisits 'Supergirl' to see if his initial thoughts were wrong, and gives his take on the 'Monsters' series on Netflix.' and a little bit about 'Big Brother'! 🎤 Connect with Erik: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/ Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/schedule YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffin Kick → https://kick.com/erikgriffingaming #RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #IsTheDcuHeatingUpReviewOfLanterns #MonstersOnNetflixAndSupergirlKillingItOnHboWhereWeWrong
Sep 22 · Bonus

AI Music & NFL Hot Takes: Creativity, Copyright, and Gridiron Guesses (video)

EPISODE 367 VIDEO 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.---Can a robot write the next big hit? Erik Griffin dives deep into the wild world of AI-generated music, questioning its impact on creativity and the legal battles surrounding copyright. Before tackling the tech, Erik shares his thoughts on the disturbing trend of rage baiting content and a heavy discussion on true crime and mental health issues. Then, we shift gears to the gridiron for a full NFL season preview, sharing some surprisingly bold predictions and discussing key quarterback performances. Plus, Erik plugs his upcoming stand-up dates and gives an update on the show's new schedule!⏱ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro4:15 – Deep Dive into True Crime & Mental Health10:30 – The Pitfalls of Content Creation & Rage Baiting14:40 – Society's Obsession with Beauty Standards18:10 – The AI Music Revolution: Creativity vs. Copyright25:00 – Debating Originality in Music & Chord Progressions29:00 – Bold Predictions: Erik's NFL Season Preview33:30 – Quarterback Analysis & Division Hot Takes39:10 – Listener Feedback & Show Announcements42:30 – Erik's Live Dates & Merch Updates44:15 – Outro🎤 Connect with Erik:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/scheduleYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@RiffinWithGriffin #RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #AiMusicAndItsImpact #NflSeasonPreview#RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #AIMusic #NFLPredictions #TrueCrimeDiscussion #MentalHealthAwareness #ContentCreation
Sep 17

AI Music & NFL Hot Takes: Creativity, Copyright, and Gridiron Guesses | RWG EP367

🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.---Can a robot write the next big hit? Erik takes a look at the wild world of AI-generated music and what it means for creativity. Then, we shift gears to the gridiron for a full NFL season preview with some surprisingly bold predictions. 🎤 Connect with Erik Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/scheduleYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffin #RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #AiMusicAndItsImpact #NflSeasonPreview
Sep 9

Clancy Case What's Next & Finale Reviews | RWG EP366

SORRY FOR THE WEIRD AUDIO! NEXT WEEK WILL BE FIXED 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffinGet exclusive episodes, bonus content, and early access. Even $5/month keeps this show going.---This week on the pod, Erik tries to make sense of the heartbreaking and confusing Lindsay Clancy saga, walking through the timeline of events as we know it. On a much lighter note, he's also got his full reviews for two big season finales. Find out if 'Furious' and 'Silo' stuck the landing.🎤 Connect with Erik:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/erikgriffin/Tickets → https://www.erikgriffin.com/scheduleYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@riffinwithgriffin#RiffinWithGriffin #ErikGriffin #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #WhatsNextInTheLindsayClancySaga #IGoOverTheTimeLineOfEvents #ReviewsOfTheSeasonFinaleOfTheShowFuriousAndSilo

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Eric Griffin

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10/30/2025

JazzGtrMatthew9

Hey Erik I recently discovered your podcast and discovered the awesomeness of the person behind Montez. You and Jeremiah Watkins have quickly become my favorite comedians in a big way. However yours has become my favorite podcast. I listen all the time and really enjoy your take on things and even though I’m not a sports person, you’re very entertaining to listen to, no matter what topic you’re covering. You for sure have one of the most authentic voices in podcasting. One of my favorite things to do is explore LA on my skateboard for hours and listen to your pod. Please keep going!
I don’t know why I like this podcast.

02/25/2025

APPLE JACK211

This is the raggediest podcast in The world. The theme song? terrible! The host is rather rude to the listeners & thinks he has a good singing voice, but doesnt & somehow I always come back. One thing I can say is that Griffin is pretty consistent & occasionally borders on funny although it’s usually more corny than funny. I’d say if you want to have a love hate relationship this is the pod for you but just be careful he’s sensitive as a wet whipe.
Love listening to him ramble

10/10/2024

pastabow

His topics are always what I’m thinking about and his thoughts are so relatable. Love this pod! Also sound quality is great, nice to listen to overall
You the Man

05/17/2024

OG BeerBoy

Great podcast, once again 👍