Against His Will

About Against His Will

Against His Will is what happens when a decade of nagging finally pays off—and a reluctant comedian husband is dragged into the podcast spotlight. Hosted by married comedians Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the show is recorded from the comfort of their Las Vegas home. Delivered with sharp tongues and zero filter, it dives into the chaos of life on and off the stage—from brutally honest takes on the comedy grind to the kind of relationship banter that probably should’ve stayed private. They break down bizarre Las Vegas headlines that feel too weird to be real (but somehow always are), and dig up old, abandoned jokes to see if there’s still life left in them—or if they deserve to stay buried forever. It’s part comedy lab, part marriage therapy, and part “how did we get here?” energy. Whether you’re into stand-up, strange news, or just listening to two funny people lovingly roast each other, Against His Will delivers the kind of unfiltered humor that only comes from years of shared history—and one very persistent spouse.

Publisher

Ester Steinberg and Noah Gardenswartz

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Mar 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   NDAs PF Changs and a Mini Residency

   A 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.

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   New Frames and Bad Crowds

   Nothing 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...

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Vegas Sports and Oprah's Aha Show

   This 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 ...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

2 ratings

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Guest appearances

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