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Shenk

Sara Weinshenk

Booking Overview

A comedy and arts interview show focused on candid, irreverent conversations with comedians, musicians, and Los Angeles-based artists, alongside occasional solo episodes. Agencies could credibly pitch working comedians, performers, musicians, and artists with strong personal stories or distinctive perspectives; booking is likely low difficulty for accessible professionals, provided they can match the show's unfiltered and entertaining tone.

Metrics

Episodes: 428

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 3.4k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

shenk.pod@gmail.com

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Host

Sara Weinshenk - Los Angeles-based comedian and podcast host known for candid, irreverent comedy and conversations with fellow performers and artists.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working comedians, musicians, performers, or artists—especially those connected to the Los Angeles comedy and creative scene and able to share distinctive personal stories.
Required Achievements:  
Established stand-up or performance career, Regular live appearances or touring work, Podcasting or other audience-facing creative work

Recent Guest Discussions

Josh Potter - Sleep Paralysis, Dating, Family Boundaries, Veganism, Cannabis, Travel, And Unusual Personal Stories.

Ian Edwards - Dating Apps, Relationships, Los Angeles Social Life, Aging, Health, And Comedy.

Jessimae Peluso - Aging, Periods, Anxiety, Food, Survival Preparation, Travel, Touring, And Cannabis.

Harper-Rose Drummond - Dating And Relationships, Queer Experiences, Internet Culture, True Crime, Food Safety, And Personal Stories.

Recent Topics

Art, Comedy, Stand Up Comedy, Los Angeles, Cannabis

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Sex and the City Lifestyle ft. Hanna Dickinson | SHENK

October 07, 2026

Sara Weinshenk sits down with comedian Hanna Dickinson for a conversation about getting older, dating in your 30s, friendship, psychics, Hinge, New York City, motherhood, egg freezing, and the reality of trying to build a creative career. Hanna talks about moving from Los Angeles to New York, how friendships change as you get older, and what happens when your friends start getting married and having kids while you're still focused on comedy. Sara and Hanna also get into dating apps, meeting s...

40 Years in LA | SHENK

September 30, 2026

Sara Weinshenk is moving to Texas after nearly 40 years in Los Angeles — and she's trying to figure out what the hell comes next. On this episode of SHENK, Sara and producer Lee talk about leaving LA, turning 40, aging, Texas culture, fashion, bizarre internet trends, mall nostalgia, Hot Dog on a Stick, raves for women over 40, Gen Z texting habits, baby voice in relationships, AI-generated onions, horse meat, and a bizarre Japanese sauna designed to recreate the experience of being inside th...

The Shailene Woodley Outfit Disaster ft. Maddi Mays | SHENK

September 23, 2026

Sara Weinshenk is back on SHENK with returning guest Maddi Mays, and things immediately go off the rails. Sara and Maddi talk anime, Sailor Moon, Goku, Hamtaro and Maddi's daughter before getting deep into celebrity fashion, Shailene Woodley's controversial Emmys outfit, Aaron Rodgers, celebrity stylists and the question of whether an outfit can simply have too much going on. Then they turn their attention to Bethenny Frankel at Burning Man, celebrity culture, Burning Man fashion, social medi...

Frequently asked questions

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Shenk
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How do I get in touch with Shenk?

Shenk is hosted by Sara Weinshenk. Its publicly listed email is shenk.pod@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Shenk?

The publicly listed email for Shenk: shenk.pod@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Shenk have?

Podseeker estimates Shenk reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Shenk?

Shenk typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working comedians, musicians, performers, or artists—especially those connected to the Los Angeles comedy and creative scene and able to share distinctive personal stories. Common among recent guests: Established stand-up or performance career; Regular live appearances or touring work; Podcasting or other audience-facing creative work. Recent guests include Josh Potter, Ian Edwards, and Jessimae Peluso.

How hard is it to get booked on Shenk?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Shenk cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Comedy, Stand Up Comedy, Los Angeles, and Cannabis. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

shenk.pod@gmail.com

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