Eddie Pepitone
The Bitter Buddha
About Eddie Pepitone
Eddie Pepitone (born Edward David Pepitone, November 5, 1958) is an American character actor, stand-up comedian, and podcast host known for his dark comedy style. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, to a Sicilian father and a Jewish mother, he was raised from the age of nine on Staten Island. He often pokes fun at corporatocracy and has been nicknamed the Bitter Buddha. Pepitone studied at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
Pepitone started doing stand-up comedy in 1978, later taking a hiatus to perform improv with the troupe Chicago City Limits. Described as a cult favorite and a staple of the Los Angeles comedy scene, he became known for his early appearances on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast and his recurring sketch role as the New York City Heckler on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Conan. He has had recurring roles on television programs such as The Life & Times of Tim, The Sarah Silverman Program, and Nick Swardson's Pretend Time, and appeared in films including The Muppets, Old School, School for Scoundrels, and Terri.
His first stand-up album, A Great Stillness, was recorded at the Gotham Comedy Club and released in 2011, following his 2006 sketch album The Big Push. A documentary about his career, The Bitter Buddha, was released in 2012 to positive reviews, and from 2011 to 2013 he starred in 500 episodes of the web series Puddin'. He hosts the podcast Pep Talks, and in 2014 won the September 7 episode of @midnight. His special For the Masses was released in June 2020. A vegan and married to an animal rights activist, Pepitone is best friends with Matt Oswalt.
Videos (43)
Videos 25 to 43 of 43.
0:42Hippie Folklore: Bills Paid - Eddie Pepitone
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0:49Hippie Folklore: Pat Sajak - Eddie Pepitone
1.2K views
0:42Hippie Folklore: Tetanus - Eddie Pepitone
1.2K views
0:40To Do List: Catapult - Eddie Pepitone
1.2K views
0:37To Do List: Pasta Seminar - Eddie Pepitone
1.2K views
0:38To Do List: Botonist - Eddie Pepitone
1.1K views
0:37To Do List: Shock Marty - Eddie Pepitone
1K views
0:44Hippie Folklore: Lava Lamp - Eddie Pepitone
1K views
0:57Signs Things Aren't Going Well: Neil Diamond - Eddie Pepitone
1K views
0:41To Do List: Feign Illness - Eddie Pepitone
990 views
0:56Signs Things Aren't Going Well: Haircut - Eddie Pepitone
939 views
0:43Hippie Folklore: Married - Eddie Pepitone
836 views
0:43Signs Things Aren't Going Well: Follow Dry Cleaners - Eddie Pepitone
828 views
0:49Hippie Folklore: Shoulder - Eddie Pepitone
812 views
0:37Hippie Folklore: Animal Spirit - Eddie Pepitone
800 views
0:39Hippie Folklore: Big Bang - Eddie Pepitone
795 views
0:38Hippie Folklore: Leno - Eddie Pepitone
771 views
0:39To Do List: NASA - Eddie Pepitone
673 views
0:37Hippie Folklore: Master - Eddie Pepitone
371 viewsGuest appearances (20)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Eddie Pepitone.
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1:46My Friend's Dad - feat. Rachel Bloom & Eddie Pepitone - 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'
Rachel Bloom
161K views
1:02:34Scorsese TikToks with Eddie Pepitone | Soder Podcast | EP 122
Dan Soder
61.7K views
1:13:18Eddie Pepitone will make you laugh at our collapse | Whiskey Ginger
Andrew Santino
38.8K views
1:07:21HoneyDew Podcast | Eddie Pepitone
Ryan Sickler
35.1K views
2:25WTF - Marc confronts Eddie Pepitone.
Marc Maron
12.3K views
1:50"Dance Party" w/ Eddie Pepitone (Episode 41)
Todd Glass
11.7K views
1:46:54Dementia Don Goes Nuclear with Eddie Pepitone & Michael Fox
Francesca Fiorentini
8.3K views
7:44Live WTF 1-22-10 pt5 featuring Kate Micucci, Jimmy Pardo, Jeff Garlin, Eddie Pepitone & Jim Earl
Marc Maron
6K views
1:22:05Eddie Pepitone - WHAT'S UP FOOL? Episode
Felipe Esparza
3.1K views
1:43:45Eddie Pepitone (Fitzdog Radio ) | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
3K views
3:29Cribs For Comedians - Eddie Pepitone In 140 Seconds
Jay Larson
2.6K views
1:27:33Eddie Pepitone (Fitzdog Radio ) | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
2.4K views
2:51Eddie Pepitone lives on the set of The Todd Glass Show
Todd Glass
2.1K views
1:17Eddie Pepitone: Talk Your Way Out Of It | Greg Fitzsimmons
Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons
1.3K views
44:53Relatively Sane Ep. 074 Eddie Pepitone
Jessica Kirson
985 views
8:14Eddie Pepitone went to Oregon
Jimmy Pardo
801 views
37:28From Pessimism to Pushups with Eddie Pepitone
Jared Freid
186 views
53:52The Dork Forest Video: Eddie Pepitone and Old Gossip – EP 851
Jackie Kashian
166 views
46:01Summer of Death (w/Eddie Pepitone and Josh Gondelman) // August 14, 2025 // Fake The Nation
Negin Farsad
90 views
1:03:17TDF 251 – Eddie Pepitone
Jackie Kashian
57 viewsChannels on this page: Rachel Bloom, Dan Soder, Andrew Santino, Ryan Sickler, Marc Maron, Todd Glass, Francesca Fiorentini, Felipe Esparza, Gregory Sebastian Fitzsimmons, Jay Larson, Jessica Kirson, Jimmy Pardo, Jared Freid, Jackie Kashian, Negin Farsad
Frequently asked questions
Who is Eddie Pepitone?
Eddie Pepitone, born November 5, 1958, in Brooklyn, is an American character actor, stand-up comedian, and podcast host known for his dark comedy style. He has been nicknamed the Bitter Buddha.
What is Eddie Pepitone's recurring role on Conan O'Brien's shows?
He is known for playing the New York City Heckler in the audience on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Conan.
What did The New York Times say about Eddie Pepitone's special For the Masses?
His stand-up special For the Masses was released in June 2020, and in December 2020 The New York Times called it the funniest special of the year.
What podcast does Eddie Pepitone host?
In the fall of 2013, Pepitone started hosting his own podcast called Pep Talks, after previously being a member of The Long Shot podcast.
What was Eddie Pepitone's web comedy series?
From 2011 to 2013, Pepitone starred in 500 episodes of the web comedy series Puddin'.
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