Amber Ruffin joins us to talk about Detroiters , her ten years at Late Night with Seth Meyers , doing improv in Amsterdam of all places, and making even today’s news into comedy on CNN’s Have I Got News for Yo u. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Good One, John C. Reilly—one of the greatest actors in comedy or drama—joins us to talk about Walk Hard, Step Brothers, his relationship with Paul Thomas Anderson and Mister Romantic, the cabaret character he’s been performing as around the country, who recently put out an album of standards from the American songbook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Good One, BenDeLaCreme stops by to talk about RuPaul's Drag Race, snatch game, The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Special, and also, culture! 00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Funniest thing of the week 00:01:26 BenDeLaCreme 00:02:42 Drag going mainstrem 00:09:11 Snatch Game 00:26:33 Seeing the matix of Drag Race 00:34:55 How Drag Race helps all drag 00:36:00 Collaboration with Jinx Monsoon 00:45:58 Pee-wee Herman 00:51:11 Drag and Christmas 00:54:17 Shaping DeLa's worldview 01:01:26 Art and Grieving ...
This week on Good One, Jinkx Monsoon joins us to talk about RuPaul's Drag Race, Broadway, working with BenDeLaCreme on 'The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show', and taking over for Cole Escola in the Tony Award winning play 'Oh, Mary!' 00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Meeting Katy Perry 00:08:10 Meeting Charlie Day 00:13:14 How drag has changed 00:17:14 Broadway and drag 00:26:09 Relating to 'Oh, Mary!' 00:32:34 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical' 00:35:11 Mary Todd Lincoln's makeup 00:37:13 Working with Kumail Nanj...
This week on Good One, comedian Ralph Barbosa joins us to talk about his new Hulu special 'Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa', writing jokes about immigration, and what it's like to do comedy that ends up going viral on the internet. 00:00 Intro 00:00:53 Funniest thing of the week 00:03:04 Don't Tell Comedy set 00:05:09 Getting political 00:08:03 Immigration 00:23:02 Going on Rogan 00:25:42 Getting personal 00:31:20 Almost going blind 00:34:08 Barbershop humor 00:37:03 Losing a friend 00:41:58 Influenc...
This week on Good One, Ben Stiller joins us for a conversation about his journey from being a comedy superstar in legendary films like Zoolander, Tropic Thunder and Meet the Parents, to the director and executive producer who brought the creepy, crazy world of Severance to life on Apple TV+. 00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Happy Gilmore 2 00:04:30 Severance 00:18:34 The Mystery of Severance 00:23:48 Severance season finale 00:31:17 The Cable Guy vs Severance 00:38:07 Tropic Thunder 00:43:40 Working with Ro...
This week on 'Good One' comedian and actor Bill Burr sits down for a conversation about the trajectory of his career, from his early, angry days to his Broadway run and his two-time Emmy nominated special, 'Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years', streaming now on Hulu. The album, 'Drop Dead Years', is available August 1 anywhere you stream music. 00:00 Intro 00:00:52 Funniest thing that happened this week 00:03:19 His most recent special 00:06:22 Having a breakthrough 00:12:55 Regretting jokes 00:19:20 Goi...
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Vir Das lost his voice just six weeks before he had to film his new Netflix special 'Fool Volume', and on this week's episode of 'Good One' he walks us through how Adele's doctor helped bring him back, facing legal consequences for his work, and how much better it actually is to be an Indian comedian. 00:00 Intro 00:01:23 Funniest thing of the week 00:03:06 Starting stand-up in Mumbai 00:06:23 Being an Indian comic 00:07:54 Branching out globally 00:15:24 Losing his voice 00:23:19 Making the spe...
Good One is moving to video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. Comedian James Acaster joins this week's episode of Good One to talk about the lifecycle of his Kettering FC chant bit, almost deciding to quit stand up, and finally seeing Bo Burnham's 'Inside'. 00:00 Intro 00:01:02 Funniest thing that happened this week 00:04:33 Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999 00:09:31 Taking a break from stand-up 00:16:18 Bo Burnham 00:25:19 Hecklers Welcome 00:43:44 Current work in progress 00:48:45 Kett...
Comedy veteran Ed Helms joins us to talk about 'The Office', 'The Hangover', and researching government conspiracies for his podcast 'SNAFU' and the accompanying book 'SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Good One is now on video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. From doing Zoom shows at the height of the pandemic to going viral on TikTok, Atsuko Okatsuka made a name for herself through Shakira and Beyoncé-inspired dance moves even before she released her two stand-up comedy specials. This week on Good One, she joins our host Jesse David Fox to talk about making comedy for both the stage and the (phone) screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Good One is now on video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. Fresh off her Netflix special ‘A Buteau-ful Mind’ at Radio City Music Hall, Michelle Buteau reflects on all the venues she played to get here, the importance of her Netflix series 'Survival of the Thickest', and why standing up to the worlds biggest comedian is necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Good One is now on video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. PodcastThis week on Good One, SNL's Sarah Sherman joins us for a deep dive into how her Weekend Update bits come together, being in the Domingo sketch, and performing with Adam Sandler and David Spade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After winning an Emmy for playing Roy Kent on 'Ted Lasso', Brett Goldstein has returned to stand up comedy. He joins us on this week's Good One to discuss his new special 'The Second Best Night of Your Life', visiting 'Sesame Street' and joining the cast of 'Shrinking'. 00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Funniest thing that happened this week 00:02:10 Plays versus musicals 00:08:05 Before Ted Lasso 00:12:00 Ted Lasso 00:15:50 Going to the Emmys 00:20:30 Doing stand up after Ted Lasso 00:23:00 Finding season f...
Good One is now to video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. Jason Segel is a master of finding comedy in some of life's most painful moments, a skill he showcases as the star of the AppleTV+ hit series 'Shrinking'. This week on Good One, he shares with Vulture's Jesse David Fox everything to know about his long journey to Emmy nominee from that Dracula musical he could very well still make! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Good One is moving to video! Check us out on Vulture's Youtube channel. Seth Meyers has so many jobs. The current ‘Late Night’ host and former SNL head writer drops in to discuss his nightly hosting duties, how he finds time to make standup specials while maintaining side projects like ‘The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast’ all while being asked if he wants another big job… taking over SNL whenever Lorne Michaels steps away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Inspired by the Dropout show Game Changer, join us for an event that will completely change every ten minutes. Will Dropout all-stars Rekha Shankar (Smartypants), Vic Michaelis (Very Important People), Jordan Myrick (Gastronauts), and Jacob Wysocki (Make Some Noise) improvise, talk thoughtfully about their work, play an elaborate game of “Simon Says” with the audience, or all of the above? That remains to be seen, but no matter what they do, they are only going to do it for ten minutes before do...
Comedian Julio Torres joins us for an in-depth discussion about that which colors our lives: color. Warm colors, cold colors, hot colors, bold colors, all of it will be up for discussion in this exploration of the Fantasmas creator, director, and star’s work and life. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
This episode features a panel discussion from Vulture Festival 2024 centered on the HBO Max comedy, "The Sex Lives of College Girls." Creator Justin Noble and cast members discuss the show's third season, character dynamics, and future storylines. Topics include navigating inter-girl conflict, developing comedy skills, reshuffling the cast, and potential musical episodes, with the cast sharing personal insights and excitement for upcoming college milestones.
It’s been ten years since Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader starred in the comedy drama The Skeleton Twins, and what better way to celebrate than talking to them both. Join my vulture colleague, Kathryn Van-Arendonk, for an onstage reunion of two friends as we look back on their years of collaboration, culminating in a true indie classic. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybo...
This week, Director Kevin Smith joins Jesse David Fox for a look back at the classic religious satire Dogma, 25 years after it first blasphemed. Recorded live during 2024's Vulture Festival, you’re invited to sit in on this blessed event that sure will make you thank God, and by that we mean Alanis Morissette. Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook Learn more about you...
This week on Good One, we bring you back to 2024’s Vulture Festival, at which Vulture awarded the writing staff of Abbott Elementary the first ever Roomie Award. The Roomie Award is an award for writers’ rooms who exhibit the special art of writing collectively. Joining the show’s creator and star Quinta Brunson was Kate Peterman, Justin Tan, Riley Dufurrena, Lizzy Darrell, Brittani Nichols, Brian Rubenstein, Joya McCrory, Patrick Schumacker, Ava Coleman, Justin Halpern, and Jordan Temple. Vultu...
This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Kathryn VanArendonk back to the podcast to discuss the best comedy specials of 2024. Kathryn’s list: 10. Ali Wong, Single Lady (Netflix) 9. Langston Kerman, Bad Poetry (Netflix) 8. Ramy Youssef, More Feelings (Max) 7. Kyle Kinane, Dirt Nap (YouTube) 6. Courtney Pauroso, Vanessa 5000 (Dropout) 5. Anthony Jeselnik, Bones and All (Netflix) 4. Nikki Glaser, Someday You’ll Die (HBO) 3. Adam Sandler, Love You (Netflix) 2. Jacqueline Novak, Get on Yo...
This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Nate Bargatze back to the podcast. This time, he is joined by Saturday Night Live castmember Mikey Day and co-head writer Streeter Seidell, the duo Bargatze worked with on the mega-viral “Washington’s Dream” sketches. If you want to watch the interview, head over to https://youtu.be/3AAhzApSGGE Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/97803746...
This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox celebrates to 30th anniversary of “Lisa on Ice,” the beloved Simpsons classic about when Bart and Lisa played for rival hockey teams. Recorded live at Vulture Festival in LA, Fox is joined by Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith, the voices of Bart and Lisa respectively, writer Mike Scully, seasons five and six showrunner David Mirkin, and consulting producer/animator David Silverman. Watch the ever over at Youtube.com/Vulture ! Order Jesse's book (out ...
This week on Good One, Katt Williams returns to the podcast. Recorded live at 2024’s Vulture Festival, Williams discusses his Club Shay Shay interview, his upcoming comedy tour, and how he taught Steph Curry to shoot. Watch the interview over at Youtube.com/Vulture! Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374604714/comedybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox interviews comedy icon Mike Myers. The conversation touches on Myers’s entire legendary career, from Wayne’s World to Austin Powers to Shrek. Recorded live at 2024’s Vulture Festival, Myers was the recipient of Vulture’s Honorary Degree, an award given out every year to an artist with a lasting impact on the culture. Watch the interview over at Youtube.com/Vulture! Order Jesse's book (out now!), Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic T...
It's that time of year again! Vulture dropped their annual list of all the future stars of comedy. In honor of this special occasion, we compiled mini Good One episodes featuring each list-honoree so they could introduce themselves to you personally. This week—in alphabetical order by first name—we present to you the Comedians You Should and Will Know, 2024: Sabrina Brier Sam Campbell Nico Carney Aaron Chen George Civeris Francesca D'Uva Brandi Denise Malik Elassal Roz Hernandez Skyler Higley Ch...
As we do every June, host Jesse David Fox brings Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk review on the podcast to share her list of the best comedy specials of the year so far (yeah, it's a short list). The specials discussed: Alex Edelman, Just for Us (HBO/Max) Nikki Glaser, Someday You’ll Die (HBO/Max) Kyle Kinane, Dirt Nap (YouTube) Jacqueline Novak, Get on Your Knees (Netflix) Ali Siddiq, The Domino Effect Part 3 and 4 (YouTube) Taylor Tomlinson, Have it All (Netflix) Ramy Youssef, More Feeling (...
