Comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan opens up about performing for the Pope, his creative partnership with his wife, and the real-life struggles that informed his album Noble Ape. Then, he lends his tater tots expertise to a round of Wisdom of the Crowd.
Mar 01, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their album, Almost Everyday , how they met, and surviving natural disasters. This episode originally aired on Sept. 14, 2018.
Feb 22, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Ian Black talks redefining masculinity and hosting his podcast, Obscure . And, in honor of Valentine's Day, therapist Esther Perel quizzes Ophira and Jonathan on relationship statistics.
Feb 15, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Host of Crooked Media's Pod Save the People , DeRay Mckesson, talks about X-Men, his signature blue vest, smelly preteens, and his recent book. This episode originally aired Sept. 28, 2018.
Feb 08, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen and All-Stars 4 contestant Mont X Change dish about discovering drag, choosing their stage names, and hosting their podcast Sibling Rivalry . Then, they separate icky food fact from fiction with the help of a food science professor.
Feb 01, 2019•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Awkwafina, from Crazy Rich Asians , recommends NYC's best public restrooms. And, Sasha Velour winner of RuPaul's Drag Race , talks about the power of drag. This episode originally aired Aug. 17, 2018.
Jan 25, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and America's Got Talent: The Champions host Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood.
Jan 18, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on Arrested Development and Archer and shares stories from her early days on TV. This episode originally aired July 27, 2018.
Jan 11, 2019•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with his co-star on the comedy series Champaign ILL , actor Adam Pally. Plus, a music parody game that will pump you up!
Jan 04, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Melissa Joan Hart shares her experience remaking The Watcher in the Woods , and Amy Seimetz tells us about adapting The Girlfriend Experience . This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2017.
Dec 28, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two San Diego legends come home for the holidays, as American Idol alum and Queen frontman Adam Lambert joins skateboarding giant Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre.
Dec 21, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ophira and Jonathan use the power of trivia to melt the heart of puzzle guru Ebenezer Scrooge. Plus, special guest Anthony Ramos ( Hamilton , She's Gotta Have It ), and Merriam-Webster's Kory Stamper! This episode originally aired Dec. 22, 2017.
Dec 14, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Darlene Love reflects on her singing career, and collaborating with Tom Jones and Elvis. Plus, Ophira and Jonathan debut a game called "Fact Bag." This episode originally aired July 13, 2018.
Dec 07, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Comedian Michelle Wolf opens up about her performance at the White House Correspondents' dinner, and Amber Ruffin talks about writing for Late Night With Seth Meyers . Then, they go head to head in not one, but two games!
Nov 30, 2018•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast AMA heads to the Nantucket Film Festival with Franois Clemmons. Known for his role as Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood , he reflects on his life and the film Won't You Be My Neighbor? This episode originally aired on June 29, 2018.
Nov 23, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Dascha Polanco chats juggling work and nursing school while auditioning for Orange Is the New Black , and plays our first olfactory game! Then, Mo Amer shares the story of how he got into comedy after his family fled to Texas from Kuwait, and shows off his knowledge of world flags.
Nov 16, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Ed Helms shares a toothy secret kept from The Office producers. Plus, Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield helps with a game about summer jams. This episode originally aired on June 15, 2018.
Nov 09, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Michael C. Hall reflects on his roles in Six Feet Under and Dexter , and his return to the stage in Thom Pain (based on nothing) . Plus, The Daily Show 's Ronny Chieng talks about his role in Crazy Rich Asians and plays a game about Nintendo games.
Nov 02, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ethan Slater, star of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, shares his journey to his Tony nomination. This episode originally aired on Friday, June 1, 2018.
Oct 26, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor and comedian Nick Kroll discusses character comedy, lightly stalking elderly men, and his Netflix series, Big Mouth . Then, he plays a game about commercials turned into TV shows and movies. Plus, Fact Bag returns!
Oct 19, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Actor Diane Guerrero takes us behind the scenes on Orange is the New Black, and plays a game about celebrity superlatives. This episode originally aired on May 18, 2018.
Oct 12, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ask Me Another relives the 1990s with two special guests: Comedian Tom Arnold discusses his early job at a meatpacking plant, breaking into comedy, and his new Viceland series. Then, singer-songwriter Jill Sobule joins Jonathan Coulton to perform a music parody game.
Oct 05, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Activist and host of Crooked Media's Pod Save The People , Deray Mckesson talks about his love of the X-Men, his iconic blue vest, smelly preteens, and his new book. Plus, meet a "Question Czar" in a new edition of Mystery Guest!
Sep 28, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jenn Colella talks about befriending the real-life inspiration behind her character in the Broadway musical Come From Away , then plays a game about Broadway musical-related tattoos. This episode originally aired on May 4, 2018.
Sep 21, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their new album, Almost Everyday , how they met, and surviving natural disasters. Plus another rousing round of Fact Bag!
Sep 14, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine talks aobut challenges of playing Ronnie on Showtime's The Chi. Then, he's challenged to a game about his personal muses. This episode originally aired on April 13, 2018.
Sep 07, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rose Byrne, star of Damages , Bridesmaids , and the new film, Juliet, Naked, talks about getting her start in Australian soap operas, and plays a game guessing the titles of Australian releases of American films. Plus, a brand-new round of Fact Bag!
Aug 31, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tony Award winner Lena Hall tells us about her next level audition for the Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival. Then she plays a game based on her monthly EP covers project, "Obsessed." This episode originally aired on March 27, 2018.
Aug 24, 2018•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two queens take the stage! Awkwafina, star of Crazy Rich Asians , recommends New York City's best public restrooms. Then, Sasha Velour, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race , talks about the power of drag.
Aug 17, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast William Jackson Harper shares where he was physically and emotionally when cast on The Good Place . Then New York Times ethics columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joins in a game about everyday ethics. This episode originally aired on March 16, 2018.
Aug 10, 2018•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast