EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 30 MIN
This Is Why I Drink...Thai Iced Tea at Auburn Thai Garden w/ Comedian Garin Flowers
from Barley & Me · host Ben Rice
Comedian, former journalist, TikTok personality, and reality TV participant Garin Flowers travels to Auburn Thai Garden in Auburn, CA, to explain why he drinks...thai iced tea.We also delve into that extensive prior career history, finding your footing in comedy, and pursuing your dreams in an entertainment landscape where the usual pipelines are clogged. But instead of complaining, Garin finds the positives in pursuing your passion even though the financial realities can be a challenge. We also discuss Garin's love of pairing Thai iced tea with Thai food and what his heat tolerance is.If you want to see how to grow your skills, pursue a new path, or learn to laugh at yourself, this is the episode for you.Follow Garin Flowers across social media @garinflowersLearn more about This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, Barley & Me, Ben Rice's comedy and comedy productions, other podcasts, etc., follow @barleyandmepod or go to www.barleyandmepod.comLogo by Jaclyn WeiandIntro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold RobotInterstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez
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Comedian, former journalist, TikTok personality, and reality TV participant Garin Flowers travels to Auburn Thai Garden in Auburn, CA, to explain why he drinks...thai iced tea.We also delve into that extensive prior career history, finding your footing in comedy, and pursuing your dreams in an entertainment landscape where the usual pipelines are clogged. But instead of complaining, Garin finds the positives in pursuing your passion even though the financial realities can be a challenge. We also discuss Garin's love of pairing Thai iced tea with Thai food and what his heat tolerance is.If you want to see how to grow your skills, pursue a new path, or learn to laugh at yourself, this is the episode for you.Follow Garin Flowers across social media @garinflowersLearn more about This Is Why I Drink... with Ben Rice, Barley & Me, Ben Rice's comedy and comedy productions, other podcasts, etc., follow @barleyandmepod or go to www.barleyandmepod.comLogo by Jaclyn WeiandIntro Music: "Functional Alcoholism" by Be Brave Bold RobotInterstitial Music: "JamRoc" by Breez
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This Is Why I Drink...Thai Iced Tea at Auburn Thai Garden w/ Comedian Garin Flowers
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