Comedian and actress Lauren Lapkus talks with Andy Richter about her oddest odd job, how UCB helped to launch her career, working with David Spade on The Wrong Missy , and braving the Star Wars saga with Nicole Byer on her podcast Newcomers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 54
Writer and comedian Demi Adejuyigbe talks with Andy Richter about pointless film criticism, breaking onto the scene with Vine, and writing for The Good Place, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 53
Weather forecaster and TV personality Al Roker talks with Andy Richter about his new book You Look So Much Better in Person, breaking world records with the Rokerthon, and making positive lifestyle changes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 52
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka talks with Andy Richter about how her parents met on a game show, learning about her undocumented status as a kid, and building a more inclusive space with Disoriented Comedy and ‘Let’s Go Atsuko’. Plus, Atsuko sheds light on her most cherished ill-advised pipe dream. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 51
Stand-up comic W. Kamau Bell talks with Andy Richter about gaining new perspective on his past material, bringing humor to the racial dialogue with United Shades of America, and why he works extra hard imparting humility to his kids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 50
Actor, writer, and producer Ike Barinholtz talks with Andy Richter about traveling to Amsterdam to perform with Boom Chicago, the stress of putting constraints on a good idea, and navigating the world of production with Eastbound & Down and The Mindy Project. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 49
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.
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 48
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.
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 47
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.
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 46
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.
May 12, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 45
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.
May 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 44
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....
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 43
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....
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 42
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....
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 41
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....
Apr 07, 2020•58 min•Ep. 40
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....
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 39
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.
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 38
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.
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 37
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....
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 36
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.
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 35
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.
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 34
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....
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 33
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....
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 32
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....
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 31
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....
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 30
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....
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 29
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....
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 28
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....
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 27
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....
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 26
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.
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 25