Sunburnt Podcast
The Sunburnt Podcast is Heading to Waikiki this Thanksgiving and You're coming with us!
Choose To Spend Thanksgiving in Paradise Now!
Burnt Ones: this is your sign. Spend Thanksgiving week where it's warm, weird, and wildly funny. Join Netflix's Chip Chantry for one tropical night of laughter at Blue Note Hawaii—live in Waikiki, Nov 26.
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Fresh tropical comedy delivered weekly
Mai Tais, Mile-High Mayhem & The Alton Giant 😂🌴 | Sunburnt Podcast Ep. 29
Sugar-free Slurpee “incident” at 7-Eleven (no comment 😉), a full-body Hawaiian Tropic slather to set the mood, and an 83-day countdown to Thanksgiving in Paradise (Nov 26 · Blue Note Waikīkī). Chip recaps Portland, ME (Empire Comedy Club + lighthouse love), Thomas hits San Diego for a Duke’s-style Mai Tai… while the ocean is closed for, uh, “fecal contamination.” Then: a viral Mile-High story on a flight to Honolulu (in-seat shenanigans, FBI at the gate) and a double-dose of Guinness: the Alton Giant and the Goliath birdeater spider. Why hit “Play”? 🧊 Sugar-Free Slurpee Saga — a 7-Eleven dust-up sets the tone (00:00). 🧴 Sunscreen Ritual — instant vacation brain via Hawaiian Tropic (01:50). 🦃 83-Day Countdown — real ticket links only (our site / Blue Note Hawai‘i) and flight plans set (03:02). 🌊 Portland, ME → Salem, MA — Empire Comedy Club, tour-guide reunion, and Portland Head Light dreams (07:32–13:25). 🏃 Waikīkī Lighthouse & Turkey Trot — 5K link skepticism… so come run with us Thanksgiving morning (14:17–15:31). 🍹 Duke’s-Style Mai Tai at Jake’s Del Mar — perfect sunset, imperfect ocean (beach closures for bacteria) (17:12–19:28). 🍸 “Frat-Start Wednesday” — Titanic Tito’s pours, nuclear Jell-O shots, and a Sasquatch Maine-flag hat (22:00–25:25). ✈️ Mile-High? Or… nah — Minneapolis ➜ Honolulu couple, blanket, economy row, FBI meet-and-greet; does it even count? (26:18–37:08). 📘 Good Book Time — Robert Wadlow (8′11.1″), size-37 shoes, Alton Giant icon spread (44:22–53:19). 🕷️ Spider Season — Goliath birdeater up to 11″ leg span; monarch-snaring webs at home (54:15–59:08). 🌴 Buffett “facts” — real-feel 82°, barefoot Twister, and luxury-travel tease (1:00:00–1:01:55). Hit play for SPF-50 laughs, coastal escapism, and Guinness-grade weirdness you’ll retell at the tiki bar. 🎧 New episodes every week — Subscribe & Get Sunburnt Chapters 00:00 Sugar-Free Slurpee “Incident” (7-Eleven cold open) 01:50 Basement Hawaiian Tropic Slather → Vacation Brain 02:20 Front Desk bit (Home-Alone supplies request) 03:02 83-Day Countdown → Thanksgiving in Paradise + real ticket links 05:05 First-Time Hawai‘i jitters & family flights booked 07:32 Portland, ME show recap (Empire Comedy Club) 10:14 Salem walking tour → guide recognizes Chip from pre-pandemic gig 11:54 Lighthouse run: Portland Head Light awe + lighthouse-keeper fantasy 14:17 Waikīkī lighthouse & Turkey Trot sign-up doubts → “just run with us” 17:12 San Diego weekend → Jake’s Del Mar & Duke’s Mai Tai 18:41 Beach closures (bacteria) + sunset vibes anyway 20:45 Portland bar crawl → “Roma Paloma” at CBGB’s 22:00 Frat-Start Wednesday: heavy Tito’s + lethal Jell-O shots 24:59 Drunk-shopping win: Maine 1901 flag Sasquatch hat 26:18 Mile-High story kicks off (Minneapolis ➜ Honolulu) 29:08 In-seat blanket “shenanigans” vs. what really counts as Mile-High 34:14 FBI greets plane; Delta one-liners ensue 37:08 Open the Good Book 44:22 Robert Wadlow (Alton Giant) deep-dive 53:19 Applause for Bob; segue to… 54:15 Goliath birdeater spider & neighborhood web war 1:00:00 Buffett Facts (real-feel 82°, barefoot Twister) 1:01:35 Tease: a new form of luxury travel next episode 1:01:56 Front Desk tag & outro #travelcomedy #sunburntpodcast #hawaii #waikiki #hawaiianshirt
Going HARD w/ The World's Biggest Cruise Ship & a 29-Min Breath Record 😂🌴 | Sunburnt Podcast Ep. 28
We’re going HARD this week: the world’s largest cruise ship just launched, travel prices to classic sunny spots are sliding, and a freediver holds his breath for 29:03 (yes, really). Plus: a burnt-one buys Thomas our made-up cocktail IRL (“The Early Check-In”) and Chip introduces you to Philly’s loudest mascot. We’re 90 days out from Thanksgiving in Paradise—come float in Waikīkī with us. Why hit “Play”? 🛳️ World’s Largest Cruise Ship — Royal Caribbean’s brand-new Star of the Seas (sister to Icon) is officially sailing; we geek out on its “neighborhoods” (Thrill Island, Chill Island, AquaDome, Surfside, Central Park, Royal Promenade & more). 🎡 Our “Better Neighborhoods” — Thrill Island Heights, the Gentrified Pop Deck, Little Bosnia, the Old Neighborhood, and… Bowfinger Corner (someone call Steve Martin). 🍹 Fan-Made Cocktail — A listener hand-delivers “The Early Check-In” (pineapple mimosa + room-key garnish) at a Hollywood bar. 🥁 Philly Elmo — A roaming drumline + full Elmo suit = street-party branding masterclass. 📉 Travel Deals Are Back — Year-over-year prices are down to Las Vegas, Orlando & Hawaiʻi—perfect timing for your Waikīkī plan. 📘 Good Book Time (Guinness) — Longest voluntarily held breath underwater: 29:03 (with an oxygen pre-breath). Unassisted mark: 11:35. 🔥 Literal Burnt One — Juggles three flaming torches for 5:02 on a Florida beach and nails two more records the same day (one-arm dead-hang juggling; 11 one-up back somersaults). 🌊 Buffett “Facts” — The bit returns: gills, tides, and island physics. 🦃 90-Day Countdown — Thanksgiving in Paradise (Nov 26, Blue Note Waikīkī). Buy from our site/Blue Note (skip third-party markups). Hit play for SPF-level escapism: mega-ships, mini-ships (our genius “Star on the Sea” idea), and Good-Book chaos you’ll quote at the tiki bar. 🎧 New episodes every week — Subscribe & Get Sunburnt Chapters 00:00 Hard-mode cold open, oil-paint riff & “we talk comedy + tropical travel” 03:08 Front Desk bit returns 03:35 90-Day Countdown → Thanksgiving in Paradise invite 05:15 Philly Elmo drumline explainer 08:15 A burnt-one gifts “The Early Check-In” cocktail (pineapple mimosa + room key) 11:52 Breaking travel news → World’s largest cruise ship talk begins 12:08 Star of the Seas sets sail; sister to Icon of the Seas 13:56 Onboard “neighborhoods” (Thrill Island/Chill Island/AquaDome/Surfside/Central Park/Royal Promenade/Suite Neighborhood) 15:45 Chip’s new neighborhoods: Thrill Island Heights, Gentrified Pop Deck, Little Bosnia, Old Neighborhood, Bowfinger Corner 21:03 Back to the Future: The Musical, ice-rink shows & aquatic stunts at sea 22:48 Our pitch: the world’s smallest cruise ship (one passenger, four crew) — “Star on the Sea” 29:51 Travel prices down YoY (Vegas/Orlando/Hawaii) & TravelPulse running gag 37:08 Open the Good Book (Guinness time) 44:36 Breath-hold record — 29:03 with oxygen pre-breath; unassisted 11:35 54:49 Flaming-torch juggling on the beach — 5:02 + two bonus records (dead-hang juggling; 11 one-up back somersaults) 1:01:30 Jimmy Buffett “facts” (the bit) 1:03:36 Outro & Front Desk tag #comedypodcast #travelcomedy #cruiselife #HawaiianShirt #vacationvibes
Surfing on Fire, Brazil’s Beach Kings & Clothing-Optional Cruise Rules 😂🌴 | Sunburnt Podcast Ep. 27
Clothing-optional cruise rules you never considered (clothed in the dining room, not at the poolside buffet 😳), a pro surfer literally on fire in Tahiti, and Brazil’s sand-soccer dynasty. Plus: Thomas’s first-ever pedicure turns “hoof” into human foot and Chip’s tour plugs (Pottstown ➜ Portland, ME). We’re 97 days from Thanksgiving in Paradise—book through Blue Note Hawai‘i or our site, not those wild reseller pages. Why hit “Play”? 🚢 Clothing-Optional Cruise 101 — Bare Necessities’ 11-day charter (aka the “Big N-Boat,” Valentine’s week), Aruba/Bahamas/Jamaica; staff fully clothed; “exercise modesty” in port; yes, there are buffet rules. 🧴 Big Sunscreen Theory — When everyone’s sans swimsuit, SPF usage skyrockets (follow the money). 🧼 $19 House-Cleaning Ad Rant — The “fire your housekeeper” commercial that broke Chip’s soul. 🦶 Pedicure Redemption Arc — Thomas fixes foot pain with a first-ever pedi (sterile tools, tickle chaos, “applesauce” callus pile). 🏖️ Beach Soccer GOATs — Brazil now at 7 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cups (most ever). 🔥 Jamie O’Brien: Surfing on Fire — first to ride a wave while lit up, in Tahiti, French Polynesia (July 22, 2015). 🎟️ Real Tickets Only — Thanksgiving in Paradise Nov 26, Blue Note Waikīkī (avoid third-party markups). 🧢 Tiki Souvenir Joy — Sunken Harbor Club hat + fresh Big Fun Shirt vibes. 🎤 Tour Plugs — Soul Joel’s (Pottstown) and Empire Comedy Club (Portland, ME). 🎵 Post-Show Fun — Post Malone just turned 30 on July 4; Jimmy Buffett “facts” (the bit!) and more. Hit play for SPF-50 laughs, island escapism, and the most wholesome clothing-optional-cruise PSA on the internet. 🎧 New episodes every week — Subscribe & Get Sunburnt Chapters 00:00 Cold Open: Welcome, topics & “Front Desk” bit returns 01:47 97-Day Countdown → Thanksgiving in Paradise + ticket PSA (buy via Blue Note Hawai‘i / our site) 03:01 Family beach day: beach-cart technique, sunscreen slather, baby belly-slaps 04:58 “Tropical” Wilkesboro shows & burnt-ones spotted in the crowd 05:59 Tour plugs: Soul Joel’s (Pottstown, Fri 22) & Portland, ME (Sun 24 @ Empire) 07:47 Stamford, CT / The Office memories, Bobby V’s & Curly’s Diner 10:08 Clothing-Optional Cruise Deep Dive — Bare Necessities’ “Big N-Boat” (Valentine’s week) 12:06 Rules: clothes in dining room, not at poolside buffet; staff stay clothed 17:05 “Exercise modesty” in port; the no-swimsuit D-Day visual 25:08 Ad rant: “$19 cleaning” and small-business rage 27:30 Would Chip play a clothing-optional cruise? (double the rate, fully clothed) 30:39 Pedicure Story — sterile tools, toe “nooks,” ticklish chaos 39:40 The “applesauce” callus reveal & pickleball comfort win 41:20 Good Book Time — Brazil’s 7 Beach Soccer World Cups (new win this year) 48:02 Jamie O’Brien — first to surf a wave on fire (Tahiti, 2015) 52:44 Sunken Harbor Club hat + new Big Fun Shirt 54:21 Buffett “facts” bit and dreamer-pilot/boat talk 57:57 Post Malone turns 30 (July 4) 59:25 Wrap-up & “Front Desk” 311 callback Hashtags #SunburntPodcast #ComedyPodcast #TravelComedy #ClothingOptionalCruise #Tahiti #JamieOBrien #BeachSoccer #Brazil #HawaiianShirt #SunkenHarborClub #ThanksgivingInParadise #VacationVibes #IAmOne
Meet the Hosts
Two friends who traded the mainland hustle for island time and endless laughs
Chip Chantry
Chip Chantry is a stand up comedian, television writer and actor. In 2024, he released Move Closer, his first stand up special, following his role as Kyle the Liar on the Netflix series Tires. Formerly a 4th grade teacher, Chip Chantry left the classroom to pursue a successful career as a comedian, touring nationally and opening for acts such as Sarah Silverman, Dave Chappelle, Bob Saget, Gary Gulman, and Andrew Schulz.
Coming up in the Philadelphia comedy scene, Chip won Helium Comedy Club's "Philly's Phunniest" contest, and was named "Best Comedian in Philly" by Philadelphia Magazine. With his sharp writing and energetic stage presence, Chip keeps audiences on their toes, shifting easily from hard-hitting one-liners to well-crafted storytelling.
As a television writer, Chip has written comedy series for NBC, FOX, Disney+ and NatGeo. Chantry has been a recurring guest on the "Doug Loves Movies" and "Todd Glass Show" Podcasts. In 2012, he released his first live comedy album, "Across From The Adonis." His second stand up album, "Swingers Party," debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts in March 2019.
Thomas O'Brien
Thomas O'Brien is an Emmy‑winning producer, television writer, showrunner, and co‑host of the Sunburnt Podcast. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, O'Brien blended a background as a Seattle tech bro with a passion for comedy—performing in the L.A. scene while producing more than 600 episodes of TV for NBC, ABC, FOX, Nat Geo, Disney+, and others.
He is the founder of Electric OBrien, a production company at the intersection of comedy, film, and emerging tech. With experience spanning network television, branded storytelling for global giants like Procter & Gamble, Anheuser‑Busch, and Mattel, plus production‑level app development, O'Brien brings a unique mix of showbiz savvy and startup energy to everything he does.
But most people don't know—or care—about any of that. They just see a beautiful man in a dazzling Hawaiian shirt who loves his wife and daughter, and whose dead eyes flicker back to life whenever someone mentions a beach vacation or Waikiki.
