Impractical Jokers: After Party Season 1 Episode 13 Bull Shiatsu

As the name suggests, the thirteenth episode of Impractical Jokers: After Party season 1 titled "Bull Shiatsu" revolves around the aftermath of the episode of Impractical Jokers with the same name. The episode features four longtime friends and comedians - James S. Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, Joe Gatto, and Sal Vulcano - discussing and analyzing their antics from the main show.

The hosts start the show by introducing the audience to the context of the episode, which is a nod to the traditional Chinese massage technique called Shiatsu. The episode of Impractical Jokers showcases the four jokers asking random customers at a mall to lend a helping hand in performing the massage on a fake cow. At the end of the episode, one of the jokers who lost the challenge was subjected to a bull Shiatsu treatment, where he had a fake cow-shaped massage machine pounding on his back.

As always, the discussion starts with the hosts sharing their favorite moments of the show. Brian "Q" Quinn wonders how the customers fell for their ridiculous request of performing a massage on a fake cow. The other hosts chime in, saying that the strength of the show lies in the jokers getting people to go along with their antics by being vulnerable and asking them for help. James S. Murray adds that fans now come up to them and say they have convinced their friends to believe in absurd situations because of the show.

Moving on to talking about the punishment, Sal Vulcano asserts that the cow in the episode was not entirely fake. He reveals to the audience that the jokers sprayed real bull urine on it to make it look real. Joe Gatto describes the punishment, mentioning how the fake cow pounded on their friend's back as part of the Shiatsu regimen. They further reveal that they had to pad the back of the bull for safety purposes, but it still packed a punch.

One of the highlights of the episode is when the hosts welcome Casey Jost, the show's executive producer, for a surprise appearance. Casey immediately brings up how the punishment in this episode is relatively milder than previous ones. He talks about how some of the punishments on the show had unintended consequences, like Sal Vulcano getting his eyebrows shaved off or Brian "Q" Quinn getting a permanent tattoo of Jaden Smith's name. The discussion then turns to the aftermath of these punishments.

James S. Murray talks about how his father still hasn't recovered from the shock of seeing him getting nipple piercings on one of the episodes. Joe Gatto, on the other hand, shares a story of how he was recognized by a TSA agent who saw the punishment where he had to dress up as a Smurf. Brian "Q" Quinn recalls his experience of receiving thousands of messages from his Chinese fans after the show aired in that language.

In between the discussions, there are mini clips that showcase the behind-the-scenes footage of the episode. The audience gets to see how the crew sets up the cow and how the jokers interact with the customers. The hosts also share some facts about the show, like how they film up to two challenges in a day or how they take over a month to film one season.

The show wraps up with the hosts playing a game with the audience called "Name that Punishment." The game involves the hosts describing a punishment from the show, and the audience has to guess which Joker received it. The game is lively and funny and serves as a perfect end to an entertaining episode of After Party.

In conclusion, Impractical Jokers: After Party season 1 episode 13 titled "Bull Shiatsu" is an entertaining follow-up to the main show episode with the same name. The hosts provide amusing commentary, share behind-the-scenes moments, and talk about their experiences with the show in general. Their interactions are charming and funny, and the game at the end is a nice touch that adds to the overall fun.