Author Max Brooks talks with Andy Richter about exploring social collapse (through zombies), finding himself outside the shadow of his father Mel Brooks, and putting his Bigfoot fascination to the page with his latest novel Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actress Anna Camp talks with Andy Richter about ‘consequence-free island,’ getting scouted by Mike Nichols for her first Broadway part, and turning the camera from an enemy into a friend. Plus, Anna shares stories from her latest projects The Lovebirds and Desperados. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Singer-songwriter Neko Case talks with Andy Richter about defending ‘pussy metal’ in Saturday School, coming out from behind the drums, and the compulsion to improve upon her craft. Plus, Neko breaks down her unique approach to songwriting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Conan O’Brien sits down with Andy Richter on the season finale of The Three Questions to discuss stories from his time at the Harvard Lampoon, writing on The Simpsons and SNL before becoming a late-night icon, and the future Conan envisions for himself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian Michelle Wolf talks with Andy Richter about being encouraged to fart in her youth, writing for Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Daily Show, and the disproportionate response to her White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian Paula Poundstone talks with Andy Richter about learning not to “look for peaches in a hardware store”, the joys and pitfalls of working in a nursing home, and working on a pilot with Debbie Reynolds. Check out Paula’s podcast Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian and actor David Cross talks with Andy Richter about overcoming family instability growing up, laying the groundwork for the alt-comedy sketch scene with Mr. Show and beyond, and his favorite banner story to come out of Arrested Development . Plus, David gives thoughts on fatherhood, settling down, and putting together his next stand-up special. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld talks with Andy Richter about being the best French horn player in the NYC school system, shooting nine feature-length pornos (in nine days), and jumpstarting his cinematography and directing career with Blood Simple. Plus, Barry shares stories from the development of his new book “Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother”. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron talks with Andy Richter about growing up Jewish in Albuquerque, hosting Short Attention Span Theater, and dealing with high-stakes podcast patent trolls. Plus, Marc reflects on what matters most to him right now. Check out Marc’s new special End Times Fun on Netflix here . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Actor, comedian, and screenwriter Deon Cole talks with Andy Richter about getting onstage for the first time (for 50 dollars), his leathermaking side business, and how sticking it out as the first black writer on Conan led him to work on Angie Tribeca and Black-ish . Plus, Deon discusses plans to expand his fanbase. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian and actor Andy Daly (Bonanas for Bonanza) talks with Andy Richter about the memorable way he learned to tie his shoes, becoming a property owner, and favorite moments from Crossballs and Review . Plus, Andy shares his thoughts on why there’s no point in making predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor, comedian, and UCB co-founder Matt Walsh talks with Andy Richter about childhood injuries, complicated award show feelings, and the genesis of the Upright Citizens Brigade. Plus, Matt discusses his work with Defy Ventures and shares advice he’d give to his younger self. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Writer David Sedaris chats with Andy Richter about becoming known as the “bin man,” dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and collaborating with his sister Amy. Plus, David talks about where in the world he’d like to live. Check out David’s MasterClass at MasterClass.com/Sedaris . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Actor and comedian Rob Corddry talks with Andy Richter about growing up in Weymouth, MA, early days at UCB and landing at The Daily Show , and bringing Childrens Hospital to Adult Swim. Plus, Rob shares his plans for future retirement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actress and comedian Erinn Hayes chats with Andy Richter about her EST self-help upbringing, doing improv at California Adventure, and feeling confident in her starring role on Medical Police . Plus, Erinn shares her thoughts on what it means to make yourself meaningful. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor, comedian and writer Rob Huebel (Medical Police) talks to Andy Richter about submitting his resume in a pizza box, the prank that got him banned from Yankee Stadium, and the doors opened by his sketch show Human Giant . Plus, Rob explains why he likes being the “weirdo” in a drama. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Actor/comedian Jerry Minor talks to Andy Richter about playing Michael Jackson’s glove in ‘For the Love of a Glove,’ jumping from his Jehovah’s Witness upbringing into stand-up comedy, and finding footing on SNL . Plus, Jerry shares some of what he’s learned while hosting his show The Cult Awareness Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Recorded live at SF Sketchfest, actress/comedian Rachel Dratch joins Andy Richter to discuss coming up through Second City’s Touring Co, becoming a mom, and knowing what you want in life. Plus, Rachel shares the true story that inspired Wine Country and the origin of her classic SNL character Debbie Downer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Actor, comedian, and musician Michael McKean joins Andy Richter to talk about earliest childhood memories, performing radio sketches with comedy team The Credibility Gap, featuring on Laverne & Shirley and SNL , and finding ways to love his most repugnant characters. Plus, Michael shares what’s next with the upcoming projects he’s most excited for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian and actress Maria Bamford (What’s Your Ailment?!) sits down with Andy Richter to chat about the goodness of Los Angeleans, auditioning to become a police officer, and her favorite twelve-step programs. Later, Maria discusses how her marriage has helped her create meaning in her work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Actress Tatiana Maslany joins Andy Richter to discuss starting her acting career at an early age, the importance of music and movement in her work, and shifting to Broadway after the success of Orphan Black . Plus, Tatiana shares what she's learned about becoming okay with the ‘total unknown’. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian and podcaster Jimmy Pardo talks with Andy Richter about (un)healthy family boundaries, first theatrical roles, preempting the comedy podcast boom with Never Not Funny , and discovering his own unscripted stand-up persona. Plus, Jimmy shares the only note he ever received as the warm-up comic on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian Sabrina Jalees talks with Andy Richter about coming out to her family, her most valued lessons in finance, reinventing herself in high school, and how having a baby has changed her worldview. Plus, Sabrina talks about her new TV show Carol’s Second Act plus what she’s learned about the importance of being open and honest about yourself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian Rhea Butcher chats with Andy Richter about the Midwestern ethos, coming to grips with heritage, their years-long coming out story, and trying not to take ‘truth in comedy’ too literally. Plus, Rhea talks about learning how to give advice by asking for it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Comedian, writer, and director Mike Birbiglia talks with Andy Richter about great screenwriting teachers, facing his own mortality at an early age, and transitioning into the world of one-man performance on and off-Broadway. Plus, Mike discusses how becoming a parent informed his latest show Mike Birbiglia: The New One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Comedian Tim Heidecker talks with Andy Richter about making demos with his high school band, being plucked from obscurity by Bob Odenkirk, propmastering on low budget horror films, and immersing himself in the comedy of real people with Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job. Plus, Tim reflects on the unexpected ways his work has been interpreted and looks forward to his upcoming tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of per...
Actress and comedian Janet Varney (The JV Club, The Legend of Korra) talks with Andy Richter about dealing with parental separation, her first jobs selling Australian goods and high-end miniatures, tricky toilets from abroad, being a showbiz pragmatist, and the work that’s gone into running nearly twenty years of SF Sketchfest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Author and comedian Josh Gondelman chats with Andy Richter about giving the best apologies, laying the groundwork for a writing career, and the most important $40 he was ever given. Plus, Josh talks bridging the gap between stand-up and teaching, stone-sober breakfast dates, and his new book Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Actress and comedian Michaela Watkins talks with Andy Richter about a hereditary love of math, her first stage role as a British maid, how to stay invested in the material, bidding farewell to Portland for a career in LA, and the boom of female-led projects in Hollywood. Plus, Michaela discusses what she’s learned about the fine line of nuance in comedy. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp ( www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Comedian and UCB co-founder Matt Besser talks with Andy Richter about wild improv parties from their early days in Chicago, foraying into stand-up via a college contest, humiliation as a driving force, and overcoming the inertia of being unknown. Plus, Matt discusses the steady escalation of the Upright Citizens Brigade, his new special Pot Humor , and the big picture lessons in comedy he’s learned over the years. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here . This episode is sponsore...
