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Nasty Girl and the Wynn BuffetOct 21, 2026 · 47 minEster’s 91-year-old grandmother has a review of her comedy: “You are nasty.” Naturally, she then shows up for the set. This week on Against His Will with Noah and Ester, a family dinner at the Wynn Buffet turns into a referendum on Ester’s material, Noah survives a table full of crab legs, and someone attempts to smuggle cookies out in a pharmaceutical bag. Plus: a Vegas marriage scam, football-season negotiations, and Ester’s attempt at clean comedy—which immediately falls apart. Married com...- Pillow Talk and Sliced BreadOct 15, 2026 · 43 minThis week, Ester loses a fight with a loaf of bread in her mom's house and Noah offers a medical opinion based on absolutely no examination. Ester also attempts to motivate herself with new jeans, only to watch a friend buy them while her screenplay remains unwritten. A productive day for the friend. We talk Sebastian Maniscalco show at the Wynn and admire what happens when people come specifically to see you. Then we discuss a mechanical penis lawsuit and a showgirl altercation, because...Ve...
- NDAs PF Changs and a Mini ResidencyOct 7, 2026 · 33 minA questionable creative breakthrough, an unexpected Vegas career move, and a family dinner with very high stakes. Noah and Ester unpack another week of marriage, comedy, and questionable decisions—then head to the Jokeyard, where even a compliment comes with notes. Against His Will. He’s still here.
- New Frames and Bad CrowdsOct 1, 2026 · 41 minNothing humbles a comedian faster than someone saying, “You’re so brave.” This week, Ester and Noah recap a comedy weekend in Vegas that had them questioning everything—including whether commercial real estate might be a better career. Plus: the one word that shocked a Jewish charity crowd, why Noah apparently needs his wife’s permission to buy glasses, and how Ester convinced their kid that “Halloween cucumbers” were a treat. We also get into career spirals, being happy your partner bombed t...
- Vegas Sports and Oprah's Aha ShowSep 17, 2026 · 46 minThis week, Noah reveals that Ester’s Lana Del Rey playlist is more accurate than a period-tracking app—and the conversation only gets more unhinged from there. Ester confesses to smoking again after months off w33d, Noah reveals what happened when intermittent fasting met hot fudge, and the couple investigates Ester’s newest coping mechanism: online shopping in the name of abundance. Then Noah channels an Israeli action hero to chase partying teenagers away from the house, Ester gets flagged ...
- Ethiopian Food and an Usher ConcertSep 10, 2026 · 48 minThis week, Ester and Noah recap a wildly eventful few days—from performing for a sold-out crowd in Dallas and discovering incredible Ethiopian food at Desta to seeing Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng’s comedy show in Las Vegas. Then, things get truly chaotic at the Usher and Chris Brown concert: surprise shrooms, an intense mid-show research project, Usher’s legendary red-leather entrance, a late-night health spiral, and an onion-ring crunch that nearly ends it all. Plus, Ester’s new hair and be...
- Ice cold Neighbors and Hot pilatesSep 3, 2026 · 49 minEster and Noah are back on the couch and do not recap the NYC trip per Noah's request. Ester is back from Oklahoma where she unpacks a moment of "why can't this woman stop talking" Noah and Ester discuss their differences in boundaries and Noah teaches Ester how to end a conversation or phone call. This week in Vegas Ester and Noah discuss all the new Hollywood production coming to Vegas and Noah's mixed emotions. Good talk, great laughs, fun times. Rate review and share the podcast! fo...
- NYC Nightmare and a Trip to the LakeAug 19, 2026 · 42 minThis week, Ester and Noah revisit the beautiful nightmare that was their New York City era—from brutal tour-guide shifts and L train breakdowns to an apartment surrounded by crackheads, nonstop barking, mystery beeping, and a laundry-room squatter. They also debate what “camp” means at a gay wedding, swapping shoes with a stranger, football-season resentment, internet trolls, risky old jokes, and why Christian Instagram keeps discovering—and immediately unfollowing—Noah. Plus, a family trip t...
- Young Jeezy and the Family Vacation InvitationAug 6, 2026 · 38 minIn this episode we talk about the Young Jeezy concert and discuss a fun news story about Vegas sending NYC schools a robot that was deemed inappropriate. Lots of talk about the family vacation invitation from hell. And of course we plow through the old joke book to work out and revamp some oldies. Follow us on IG @AgainstHisWill @Ester.Steinberg @NoahGComedy
- Grumpy Noah and the Heart HotelJul 29, 2026 · 41 minThis episode is loads of fun involving Noah's new nickname: Grumpy Noah. We discuss the Kelly Clarkson concert, Noah's sensory issues, starting to write a new movie. And in the news we talk about the new Heart Hotel in Vegas! Follow on IG: @NoahGComedy @Ester.Steinberg @againsthiswill
- Feng Shui and Nepobaby AthletesJul 16, 2026 · 32 minNoah and Ester sit down on the couch and talk about their week, go over an insane Vegas News story, and go over some old jokes in joke yard.
- Capybara and the Airport JackpotJul 9, 2026 · 31 minBack from Florida for summer break. We discuss the Florida trip, an interesting Vegas Jackpot at the airport, robot girlfriends, and Noah's gambling debt involving movie parts.
- Meditation Retreat and Jewish BeatboxingJun 11, 2026 · 42 minThis week, Noah and Ester settle onto the couch to discuss Ester’s journey to a Heart Align meditation retreat in California, while Noah does his best to fast-forward through all the spiritual growth. Noah shares behind-the-scenes comedy intel from his warm-up comic friend, and the duo breaks down some huge Vegas news: the largest In-N-Out Burger on the planet. Finally, they crack open the joke vault, resurrect a few forgotten bits, pitch some fresh material, and attempt to make each other la...
- Check Engine Light and the DJ BoothJun 3, 2026 · 33 minThis week on Against His Will, a routine Subaru service appointment somehow turns into buying an entirely new car, Ester defends the impulse purchase like a seasoned campaign lawyer, and the conversation spirals into gas prices, Vegas girls’ trips, exhausted grandparents, parenting chaos, and the kind of married arguments that are funny only after you survive them. Basically: one of those weeks where everything happened at once. follow on IG @NoahGComedy @Ester.Steinberg @AgainstHisWill
- Raptor Arms and the BeepingMay 27, 2026 · 41 minIn this episode Noah and Ester discuss their misfortune with a lifetime full of beeping mishaps from smoke alarms and other random beeps. Ester reveals a big body change and makes an exciting announcement. They unpack some old jokes from deep int he graveyard of jokes and together try to punch up and dust off this old/new material. Follow on IG @againsthiswill @ester.steinberg @noahGComedy
- Urgant Care 2 for 1 and Comedy KaraokeMay 21, 2026 · 42 minEster and Noah are back on the couch discussing a 2 for 1 Urgent care visit and they invent a new type of karaoke while discussing an exciting upcoming bar mitzvah. Ester tries to unearth an old joke in Joke Yard.
- Throwing a Punch and Chewing PopcornMay 13, 2026 · 47 minEster and Noah unpack their week with updates on Noah's misophonia meltdown at the movies hearing someone chew popcorn, almost losing a kid in a Vegas casino elevator, fights at the foodie fest, and a recap of te most Vegas Mother's Day. Lastly, unearthing some old bit and joke that they workshop into something more usable. Follow on IG @AgainstHisWill @Noahgcomedy @Ester.Steinberg
- Battle of the Sexes and Taping a SpecialApr 29, 2026 · 54 minIn this episode Noah discusses his special taping in Denver while Ester returns from Oklahoma for a Jewish gig. They get into the news about Megan thee Stallion and Klay Thompson and discuss their very different views on the topic while trying to remain civil. Joke yard is NSFW and some of the Vegas news is of course bizarre and drug related.
- Boat Party and Bombing Before a TapingApr 22, 2026 · 50 minIn this episode, Noah is getting ready to film his special in Denver while Ester recaps her slightly unhinged run through Miami and a show in Gainesville. Noah is in a mood because he has to leave for an appointment Ester signed him up for, and the coffee situation in the house has recently taken a turn… not in his favor. Back in Vegas, we get into the WNBA, and in Joke Yard, we revisit a Morocco story that is both very funny and just a little bit gross in a way that lingers.
- Hot Tub Fish DaddyApr 15, 2026 · 42 minIn this episode Noah has one foot out the door because of his medical appointments. Noah and Ester discuss the dreaded tasks of the day, Bruno Mars Day Parade, the even more dreaded request for a "clean tape", and Ester's horrible upcoming travel plans. Enjoy the new episode and please like, share, and subscribe! Follow us on IG @Ester.Steinberg @NoahGComedy @AgainstHisWill
- Black Moses and the Notable AlumniApr 8, 2026 · 40 minNoah reluctantly sits down to talk about his dreaded task of the week, irresponsable left turn leadership, and how exactly to go viral on Instagram and play the algorithm. Ester unpacks a week with her parents and the passover seder sketch as well as revealing her ultimate goal which has to do with high school and wikipedia. like, follow, subscribe, and share! instagram: @noahGcomedy @ester.steinberg @agaisnthiswill
- Hot Girl Exterminators and a Night SnorkelApr 1, 2026 · 37 minEster drags Noah into another podcast episode, celebrating Noah’s deadline article, sharing a terrifying night-snorkel story, highlighting Ester’s unbeatable exterminator skills, reporting absurd Vegas news, and digging up graveyard jokes to see if any can be salvaged. Follow on IG @Againsthiswill @ester.steinberg @NoahGComedy For tour dates: http://punchup.live/estersteinberg https://punchup.live/noahgardenswartz
- Pillow Problems and the BuzzerMar 25, 2026 · 41 minEpisode 3 starts with a simple question: should you podcast during March Madness? From there, it spirals. What begins as a casual episode turns into a surprisingly intense debate about birthday cards, relationship expectations, and whether watching someone fall is funny or not. Somewhere along the way, a buzzer gets introduced, boundaries are tested, and a new couple communication system is born—one that may or may not save marriages everywhere. We also get into bad travel days, worse pillows...
- Applause Applause ApplauseMar 18, 2026 · 40 minMarried couple Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz are at it again for Episode 2 of Against His Will. They discuss a big tech company, Las Vegas NBA news, Sean Paul lyrics, cheating on the barber, and Buca Di Beppo. Follow on IG @againsthiswill @ester.steinberg @NoahGComedy Email at Againsthiswillpod@gmail.com
- She wants to Podcast. He does not.Mar 10, 2026 · 39 minWelcome to the first episode of Against His Will! Married comedy couple Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz meet in their living room to discuss their week, Las Vegas headlines, Ester's upcoming Birthday, and unearth some old jokes to see if they can be resurrected. Listen, Subscribe, Tell your friends. Any questions please email the podcast: againsthiswillpod@gmail.com
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