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As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Manny Vider was a con man, whose schemes and lies span over 4 decades. It’s been 24 years since Gary has seen his father and he doesn’t have a clue what he’s up to these days. But Gary is ready to open Pandora’s Box and take listeners on a deeply personal and comedic journey to uncover the outrageous truth about his Dad before he attempts to meet him face to face. Does Manny regret his con man life? Is he finally on the straight and narrow? Or is he still wearing a fake neck brace, forging documents, and creating sham businesses to scam anyone who will take the bait? Welcome to the hilarious and heartfelt true story of Gary Vider and his #1 Dad.
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- Aug 5, 202424 min
The Garden
The fondest memory Gary has with his father was sneaking into Madison Square Garden and posing as a reporter and photographer. But what would it be like if they went to a game with actual tickets? Find out in the #1 Dad series finale. Stand-Up Tour Dates:https://punchup.live/garyviderWebsite: https://www.garyvider.com/ Follow Gary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyvider/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garyviderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/garyvidercomedian/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@garyvidercomedy?si=Q5rgRSIkOeudxpNeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 29, 202440 min
The Interview
Gary sits down with Manny and asks him to answer the questions that have plagued him his entire life. Stand-Up Tour Dates:https://punchup.live/garyviderWebsite: https://www.garyvider.com/ Follow Gary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyvider/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garyviderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/garyvidercomedian/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@garyvidercomedy?si=Q5rgRSIkOeudxpNeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 22, 202424 min
The House
The last time Gary was in his childhood home he was 15 years old. Manny takes Gary on a tour of the house that has been virtually untouched since 1998. Stand-Up Tour Dates:https://punchup.live/garyviderWebsite: https://www.garyvider.com/ Follow Gary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyvider/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garyviderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/garyvidercomedian/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@garyvidercomedy?si=Q5rgRSIkOeudxpNeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 15, 202428 min
2nd Ave Deli
Gary prepares to meet his father for the first time in 24 years at the 2nd Ave Deli. But there’s one catch. He’s going to be wearing a wire. Stand-Up Tour Dates:https://punchup.live/garyviderWebsite: https://www.garyvider.com/ Follow Gary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyvider/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garyviderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/garyvidercomedian/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@garyvidercomedy?si=Q5rgRSIkOeudxpNeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 8, 202426 min
The Stakeout
After several failed attempts of trying to get in touch with his father, Gary is left with only one option: staking out his childhood home to find out if his dad still lives there. Stand-Up Tour Dates:https://punchup.live/garyviderWebsite: https://www.garyvider.com/ Follow Gary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyvider/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garyviderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/garyvidercomedian/YouTube:https://youtube.com/@garyvidercomedy?si=Q5rgRSIkOeudxpNeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Manny Vider was a con man, whose schemes and lies span over 4 decades. It’s been 24 years since Gary has seen his father and he doesn’t have a clue what he’s up to these days. But Gary is ready to open Pandora’s Box and take listeners on a deeply personal and comedic journey to uncover the outrageous truth about his Dad before he attempts to meet him face to face. Does Manny regret his con man life? Is he finally on the straight and narrow? Or is he still wearing a fake neck brace, forging documents, and creating sham businesses to scam anyone who will take the bait? Welcome to the hilarious and heartfelt true story of Gary Vider and his #1 Dad.
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