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Are You Garbage? · New York
Kevin Ryan
Stand-up comedian · Co-host of Are You Garbage? with H. Foley
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Who is Kevin Ryan?
Kevin Ryan is a New York-based stand-up comedian and co-host, with H. Foley, of Are You Garbage?, the “trashy comedy game show” podcast where comedians find out if they are garbage. Comedian Kevin Ryan released a solo half-hour special on the Are You Garbage YouTube channel in 2024, then the duo specials Route 66 Tour (2025) and American Garbage (2026). The podcast regularly ranks among the top comedy podcasts and Patreon campaigns, and Deadline reported in May 2026 that CAA signed Ryan, Foley and the show. He is a frequent guest on Kill Tony, Take Your Shoes Off and We Might Be Drunk. (Not to be confused with the tech executive Kevin Ryan.)
Career timeline
- AYGStarts Are You Garbage? with H. Foley
- 2022–2026Repeat Kill Tony guest with H. Foley
- 2024Solo half-hour special
- 2025Are You Garbage: Route 66 Tour special
- May 2026CAA signs the duo and the podcast
- 2026American Garbage special
Podcast & show guest appearances
28 verified comedian Kevin Ryan guest appearances on other shows, newest first (most with H. Foley), each with an official full-episode link: Kill Tony, Take Your Shoes Off, We Might Be Drunk, Legion of Skanks, Bertcast and more.
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Take Your Shoes Off
Are You Garbage Guys (H. Foley & Kevin Ryan) on TYSO – #375
The Wayback with Ryan Sickler
Kevin Ryan: Philly Rollerblade Fights & Supermarket Scams | The Wayback with Ryan Sickler #145
Story Warz
H. Foley vs Kevin Ryan vs Mike Figs | Story Warz | Episode 112 | Destruction
Your Mom’s House
Is Christina Still The Garbage Queen? w/ H. Foley & Kevin Ryan | Your Mom's House Ep. 878
Legion of Skanks
H. Foley & Kevin Ryan – The Hourly Check – Episode 956
We Might Be Drunk
H. Foley & Kevin Ryan (Are You Garbage) w/ Sam Morril & Mark Normand
Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast
Ep 635 – Podcaster's Union (feat. Kevin Ryan & H. Foley)
The Adam Carolla Show
Kevin Ryan and H. Foley from Are You Garbage Talk Male Cheerleaders, Sandwiches, & Dolly Parton
Bertcast
Kevin Ryan & H. Foley Become Lords and Feast on Shepherd’s Pie
We Might Be Drunk
Kevin Ryan & H. Foley w/ Mark Normand & Sam Morril – Are You Garbage
Take Your Shoes Off
Are You Garbage Guys (2.0 H. Foley & Kevin Ryan) on TYSO – #296
We Might Be Drunk
Are You Garbage – H.Foley & Kevin Ryan with Mark Normand and Sam Morril
Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast
Ep 548 – Bowl of Meat (feat. Kevin Ryan & H. Foley)
The Bonfire (SiriusXM)
Kevin Ryan & H Foley (@AreYouGarbage ) Growing up in Philly, coming up by way of the Comedy Cellar
Tuesdays with Stories
Tuesdays w Stories #525 – Gramercy Live 3 feat. Kevin Ryan, H.Foley, Joe List, Mark Normand + more!
Rough Week
Are You Garbage's H. Foley & Kevin Ryan on Joe Rogan's New Club and Jerry Springer's Best Moments!
We Might Be Drunk
Ep 118: We Might Be Garbage w/ H. Foley & Kevin Ryan (Are You Garbage Podcast)
Take Your Shoes Off
Are You Garbage Guys (H. Foley & Kevin Ryan) on TYSO – #193
Bertcast
Bertcast # 522 – Kevin Ryan, H. Foley (Are You Garbage?) & ME
The Josh Potter Show
Well Done & Ketchup w/ Kevin Ryan and H. Foley (EP81) The Josh Potter Show
OnlyFeehans (Kerryn Feehan)
OnlyFeehans Ep. 71 – Are You Garbage? Returns! (H. Foley and Kevin Ryan)
Kevin Ryan podcast
Are You Garbage?
With H. Foley. areyougarbage.com · Are You Garbage? episode notes on MyShowNotes
Live shows
Are You Garbage tours as a live show: live show dates.
Kevin Ryan specials
- American Garbage (2026), full special on YouTube
- Are You Garbage: Route 66 Tour (2025), full special on YouTube
- Kevin Ryan solo half hour (2024), full special on YouTube
People
- H. Foley, his Are You Garbage? co-host
Places
- New York City (base)
- Philadelphia (the duo talked about growing up in Philly on SiriusXM’s The Bonfire)
- Comedy Cellar, New York City (where they came up, per the same interview)
Products
- Are You Garbage? merch and live tickets: areyougarbage.com
- Patreon: patreon.com/AreYouGarbage
- Specials: American Garbage, Route 66 Tour and his 2024 half hour (free on YouTube)
Kevin Ryan FAQ
Who is Kevin Ryan?
A New York-based comedian who co-hosts Are You Garbage?, the “trashy comedy game show” podcast, with H. Foley.
What is Are You Garbage?
A comedy podcast where Kevin Ryan and H. Foley put a comedian guest to the test to find out if they are “garbage.” Past guests include Shane Gillis, Nate Bargatze, Tom Segura, Tim Dillon and Jim Gaffigan.
Did Are You Garbage sign with CAA?
Yes. Deadline reported in May 2026 that CAA signed Kevin Ryan, H. Foley and the podcast. They are still managed by 3 Arts Entertainment.
Does Kevin Ryan have a comedy special?
Yes. The duo released American Garbage in 2026 and Route 66 Tour in 2025, both free on the Are You Garbage YouTube channel. Kevin also has a solo half hour from 2024.
Who is Kevin Ryan’s wife?
We have no source we trust for this, so we don’t list it.
Is Kevin Ryan on tour?
Yes. Are You Garbage live show dates and tickets are on areyougarbage.com.
Kevin Ryan live shows & tickets
See Kevin Ryan and H. Foley live: Are You Garbage tour dates and tickets.
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On My Show Notes
Episodes that mention Kevin Ryan:
- Bobby Lee – Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast (#275)
- Are You Garbage Guys (H. Foley & Kevin Ryan) on TYSO – #375
- Tricked-Out Cars w/ Jeremiah Watkins! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
- Taylor Tomlinson! | Are You Garbage Comedy Podcast w/ Kevin Ryan & H. Foley
- We Are Garbage w/ AYG | Ep 340 | Bad Friends
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