Podcast Episodes

Jena Friedman: Colbert, Trump, Epstein, and More

Episode 296

This is a fraught time to be a political comedian in America. It’s something Stephen Colbert learned when CBS suddenly canceled ‘The Late Show.’ And it’s something comedian Jena Friedman experienced …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Jameela Jamil: ‘The Good Place’ and ‘Wrong Turns’

Episode 295

Jameela Jamil no longer “gives a f---” what people think about her. After years spent trying to inspire fans with positive affirmations, the British presenter and actress has turned her attention to …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Late Night’ Writer Jenny Hagel: ‘Jokes Seth Can’t Tell’ and ‘Day Drinking’

Episode 294

‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ writer Jenny Hagel has spent the entirety of Donald Trump’s political career writing and telling jokes that ride a precarious line between funny and offensive. But the d…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seth Meyers on Trump, SNL, ‘Late Night’ and More

Seth Meyers is currently vying for one of just three nomination spots in the late-night TV Emmys race. But ahead of the 2024 election, the comedian, ‘Saturday Night Live’ alum and host of NBC’s ‘Late…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Matteo Lane: Gayle King, Late-Night TV, and ‘The Al Dente Special’

Episode 293

For the first several years of his career, stand-up comedian Matteo Lane would open his sets by telling the audience, “Obviously, I’m gay.” At a certain point, he got tired of coming out to a room of…

Published on 3 months ago

‘Comedy Samurai’ Larry Charles Returns: ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Curb,’ ‘‘Borat,’ and ‘Brüno’

Episode 292

Over the course of his 40-year career, Larry Charles has had two central creative relationships with Larry David (‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’) and Sacha Baron Cohen (‘Borat’ and  ‘Brüno’). …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Justine Lupe: ‘Nobody Wants This’ and ‘Succession’

Episode 291

Justine Lupe thought there was no way she’d ever be able to top the experience of playing Willa on HBO’s ‘Succession.’ Then she got cast as Morgan, one of the “loser siblings” on the runaway Netflix …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kevin Smith: ‘Dogma’ Secrets Revealed!

Episode 290

25 years ago, Kevin Smith released his most controversial and provocative film. Then, after a solid run in theaters and a robust life on VHS, it disappeared into the ether and has never been availabl…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Richard Kind on John Mulaney, Larry David and More

You might recognize Richard Kind from sitcoms like ‘Mad About You’ or ‘Spin City.’ Or from his voice work as the imaginary friend Bing Bong in Pixar’s ‘Inside Out.’ Now, he has become the ultimate la…

Published on 4 months ago

Jillian Bell Returns: From SNL to ‘Summer of 69’

Episode 288

Jillian Bell has a bad habit of talking herself out of acting jobs. She was supposed to play a much bigger role in Adam Sandler’s ‘Murder Mystery 2’ and almost starred in one of Netflix’s biggest hit…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago