Podcast Episodes

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 4 months, 2 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 4 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months 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 5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 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 5 months, 3 weeks 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 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kumail Nanjiani: ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Silicon Valley,’ SNL and More

Episode 287

For most of his career, Kumail Nanjiani has been asked to play the same type of brash nerd character that he perfected over six seasons on HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley.’ Then, a few years back, everything c…

Published on 6 months ago

Kerri Kenney-Silver: ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘Reno 911’ and The State

Episode 286

Kerri Kenney-Silver never thought she’d get a part like Anne on ‘The Four Seasons.’ After more than two decades playing the disturbingly odd Deputy Trudy Wiegel on ‘Reno 911!,’ the 55-year-old actres…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

‘Conan’ Writer Mike Sweeney: Mark Twain Prize, Oscars, and ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’

Episode 285

Mike Sweeney started writing for Conan O’Brien 30 years ago and has been right there by his side ever since. His work has fueled not only the host’s two big late-night shows—with a tumultuous stint o…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago