Literary Favorites
Why read books when you can play games about them? Join us as we revisit our favorite literary-themed games. Plus, a novel interview with author and actress Lauren Weedman. It's a real page turner !
Episodes
Ask Me Another
Packed with trivia, comedy and celebrity guests, Ask Me Another is like an amusement park for your brain. Host Ophira Eisenberg and musician Jonathan Coulton take brilliant contestants on a roller coaster that'll make you laugh and scream (out the answers)—and barely anyone throws up in a trash can.
Episodes
Bob Boilen And Gaelynn Lea: What's In Your Tiny Desk? (R)
NPR Music host Bob Boilen talks about the Tiny Desk Contest and winner Gaelynn Lea plays two of her songs. Then naturally the two play a game about things you find in a desk. This Episode originally aired June 3, 2016.
Cary Elwes, Dennis Quaid, Christian Cooke: The Art Of More
Dennis Quaid and Christian Cooke from the Crackle series The Art Of More reveal their odd jobs and set mishaps. And co-star Cary Elwes tests his wits in a game inspired by The Princess Bride.
Brooklyn Decker: Two Truths And A Lie, Lie, Lie
We bring some Brooklyn to our Dallas roadshow with VIP Brooklyn Decker. Decker talks about acting in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie , then plays a game of two truths and a lieboy band edition!
Wyatt Cenac: Pop Culture Fights (R)
Comedian Wyatt Cenac talks puppets and writing letters to SNL that landed him an internship at the Bell House in Brooklyn.
TV Favorites!
Get ready for TV on the radio! We revisit TV-themed games, including bizarre season finales and classic theme songs. Then we find out what Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic Emily Nussbaum is watching.
Ti West And James Ransone: In A Valley Of Trivia
Director Ti West and actor James Ransone discuss their new Western In a Valley of Violence . Then they duel it out in a trivia game, proving that the AMA stage is big enough for the both of them.
Javier Muñoz And David Harbour: The World Turned Upside Down
Javier Muoz, the new Alexander Hamilton in the hit musical, teaches us about some presidential pets. And David Harbour from Netflix's Stranger Things plays Dungeons & Dragons, AMA style.
Connie Britton And Martina McBride: 'This One's For The Girls'
AMA heads to Nashville! NPR Music critic Ann Powers gives us the inside scoop on Music City, musician Martina McBride reveals her songwriting process, and actor Connie Britton plays a game about famous TV moms.
George Takei: Oh Myyy (R)
Best known as Hikaru Sulu from Star Trek, the actor, activist and social media sensation talks about Allegiance , the musical inspired by his life, and dramatically reads some especially mundane directions.
Natasha Lyonne: Random Houses
Natasha Lyonne plans a double feature strategy for her films Yoga Hosers and Antibirth. Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes.
Bruce Campbell And Lucy Lawless: Ash Vs. Evil Dead (R)
Bruce Campbell and Lucy Lawless talk about their beloved characters Ash and Xena and about their TV series Ash Vs. Evil Dead . This show originally aired on October 23, 2015.
Cameron Esposito And Craig Robinson: Every Action Movie Has An Equal Opposite Reaction Movie
Comedian Cameron Esposito tells us about her new series Take My Wife , inspired by her and her wife Rhea Butcher. Plus Craig Robinson talks Morris From America , then helps parody the Styx song "Lady."
David Cross: Increasingly Poor Decisions (R)
Comedian and actor David Cross describes what it was like to revisit his character on the IFC series Todd Margaret after a long hiatus. Plus, he plays a game against his wife actress Amber Tamblyn.
Naturi Naughton And Omari Hardwick: Power Puzzlers
Naturi Naughton and Omari Hardwick reveal what inspires their characters on Starz's Power , then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits. Plus, a Mystery Guest has hired some unusual summer workers.
The Milk Carton Kids: No Expiration Date (R)
This week, indie folk duo The Milk Carton Kids wishes you knew just how dark their band name is. Plus, the band plays a Seinfeld -themed version of the game Taboo .
AMA Bonus: Craig Robinson On 'Morris From America'
In this extended interview, Craig Robinson from "The Office" tells a story about when he worked in an actual office. Then he shares his thoughts on his new movie, "Morris From America."
Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris?
Director Ira Sachs and actor Jennifer Ehle share the inside scoop on their movie Little Men . Then, fashion writer Garance Dor must finally choose: Paris, or New York?
Gillian Jacobs And Kate Micucci: Your Brain Is Not Enough
Gillian Jacobs and Kate Micucci, stars of Mike Birbiglia's film Don't Think Twice , join Ophira Eisenberg to talk songwriting, scary improv moments, and Scooby Doo monsters.
Jonathan Groff And Raúl Castillo: Looking For Answers (R)
Actors Jonathan Groff and Ral Castillo play a will-they-or-won't-they couple in HBO's Looking and recreate their onscreen chemistry in a game about famous TV on-again, off-again romances.
Loudon Wainwright III: 'Please Discover Me Now!'
Singer-songwriter and actor Loudon Wainwright III joins us to read some clues and play some tunes, including a new song in which he imagines what a world in which Donald Trump became President.
Sonia Manzano: These Are The Muppets In Your Neighborhood (R)
Sonia Manzano talks about retiring from her role as Maria on Sesame Street after 44 years. And Emilio Delgado, who plays her TV husband Luis, joins for a game about the lesser-known puppets in the show's past.
Big Freedia: Queen Diva Of Quizzes
This week Big Freedia bounces onto the scene! The queen diva of bounce music gives advice to aspiring twerkers and reveals what it's like to get a phone call from Beyonc.
Wet Hot American Summer: Batteries Not Included (R)
Live from Central Park's SummerStage Festival, it's a special '80s-themed episode of Ask Me Another , with the creator and cast of Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp .
Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, 'Weird Al' Yankovic: 10 Out Of 10 Goldblums
AMA heads to Los Angeles! Jeff Goldblum and Maika Monroe from Independence Day: Resurgence discuss the challenges of acting with CGI aliens. Plus, "Weird Al" Yankovic parodies a David Bowie classic.
Kimiko Glenn: Celine Di-On It!
Kimiko Glenn from Orange is the New Black and the musical Waitress talks about her quick turn-around from audition to regular on the Netflix. Then she sings her heart out to Celine Dion hits.
Lulu Miller And Alix Spiegel: I Second That Emotion (R)
From the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh, it's NPR's Invisibilia ! On Ask Me Another ! Hosts Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel talk about science, story, and self-help.
AMA Bonus Game: Not The Band You're Looking For
In this bonus game, we'll give the rough opposite of a band's name; you give us the name of the band. For example, if we said VIDEO FEET, you'd say, RADIO HEAD.
Bob Boilen And Gaelynn Lea: What's In Your Tiny Desk?
NPR Music host Bob Boilen talks about the Tiny Desk Contest and winner Gaelynn Lea plays two of her songs. Then naturally the two play a game about things you find in a desk.
Sir Patrick Stewart: Brush Up Your Shakespeare (R)
Sir Patrick Stewart talks about living in Brooklyn, becoming a knight, and his new show Blunt Talk . Then, Sir Patrick recites well-known song lyrics with the gravitas of a West End performance.