After having her first child at age 14, being shot twice, and going to prison multiple times, It's no doubt that Ms. Pat hasn't had the easiest life. Although faced with heavy adversity, Ms. Pat never strayed from staying true to who she really was. She found a way to laugh at the tough times and turn her experiences into art. With a new sitcom coming to BET Plus, a successful podcast "The Pat Down", and a tour this fall, Ms. Pat continues to show people worldwide how they can continue...

Comedian and actress, Susie Essman, joins Bob to bond over their decades-long friendship and careers in comedy. The two share stories of their love for Larry David and laugh about Susie's funniest moments as her character, foul-mouthed Susie Greene, on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Young is a comedian, director, and writer who's been doing stand-up for over 17 years. For 10 of those years, he's been touring the world with Bob. From hilarious stories of their time on the road together to playing basketball with Leonardo DiCaprio, Mike tells it all. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting my sponsor at BetterHelp.com/bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy writer, author, and playwright, Alan Zweibel shares a laugh with Bob as they explore how their careers took them from working behind the deli counter to making audiences around the world laugh. Alan recalls over 50 years of writing for comedians, coming up into old school show business, and talks about how he was discovered by Lorne Michaels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time friend and actor Johnathan Silverman (Weekend at Bernie's, The Odd Couple II) joins Bob this week on the podcast. The two recall meeting for the first time, Bob teaching Johnathan what the internet was, and Johnathan officiating Bob's wedding. Johnathan also talks about what it was like starting his Broadway career at just 18 years old, and his new series 'Moonshine' (premiering in September 2021 on CBC Television) that he will be starring in with his wife, Jennifer Finnigan.  I...

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Adam Duritz, frontman for the rock band Counting Crows, calls in from the countryside of England to join Bob for his 100th episode! From the first song he ever wrote to his band’s huge success in the ’90s, to writing his latest record ‘Butter Miracle Suite One’, Adam takes Bob through the ups and downs of his music career. Listen to 'Butter Miracle Suite One' Go to OmahaSteaks.com and use the keyword SAGET to order a Summer Grill pack at a 59% savings, plus get 8 FREE filet mignon...

Stand-up, writer, and Co-anchor of SNL’s Weekend Update, Michael Che talks to Bob about his journey to becoming a comedian and all the people who helped get him there. Michael also answers questions about his show, ‘That Damn Michael Che’, and talks about the challenges that came with having to do SNL from home last year. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Go to BetterHelp.com/bob Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the...

Actor, musician, and comedian Eric Idle sits down with Bob for his first in-person episode in over a year! Eric Idle is a former member of the British surreal comedy group Monty Python and the parody rock band The Rutles and is also the writer of the music and lyrics for the Broadway musical Spamalot. Idle tells stories from his past productions and explains to bob why the pandemic is like the 18th century. Find Eric Idle’s Book Here:  Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A...

Actor, comedian, and former TV mother of Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson sits down with Bob for a hilarious and insightful conversation about comedy's therapeutic nature. The two discuss their relationships with their parents, the Comedy Boom of the 80s, and Louie reveals his childhood dream of becoming president. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/bob Go to AdamandEve.com and...

Actress Jodie Sweetin is here to talk about her journey going from Bob’s TV daughter to a real-life mother of two children. Bob and Jodie recall their fondest memories on the set of Full House, reveal the prop pieces they stole, and talk about what it was like to have the cast reunited on Fuller House. Jodie also talks about her podcast, “Never Thought I’d Say This”, and how she got her start as a child actress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob welcomes Joel McHale back to the podcast for a much-needed conversation between friends. Joel recalls hilarious memories of being on E!’s “The Soup”, the struggle of inconsistent work in comedy, and how he managed to be on 9 TV shows at the same time. The two also bond over a good steak, and Bob discovers that Joel has chosen the new-age method of meat delivery via a drone. I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our...

Comedian and actress Chelsea Handler opens up in an intimate conversation with Bob about personal growth, difficult changes, and the lasting effects of losing a loved one. Chelsea also talks about writing her latest special, “Evolution”, and her new podcast “Dear Chelsea”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jon LaPook of CBS News joins Bob for an insightful conversation on the Covid-19 Pandemic and the amazing efforts scientists and doctors are making to help people during this time. He explains how the variations of Covid-19 vaccines were developed and just how crucial the need for change is. Jonathan LaPook, M.D., is the chief medical correspondent for the CBS EVENING NEWS. He is also Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine and an internist and gastroenterologist at NYU...

After wrapping a film together in the Cayman Islands, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Bob sit down to talk about their experience on set. Mary Lynn also talks about how she auditioned for the Office with a story about a prostitute, her upcoming movie with Chris Pratt, and how she shot her new special in her garage. Enter offer code SAGET at checkout at AdamandEve.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob sits down with Ben Folds; singer-songwriter, producer, and former frontman of the band Ben Folds Five. Ben breaks down his song-writing process and explains his unique music arrangements with uncommon instrumentation. Plus, Bob and Ben tell hilarious stories where music meets comedy- like the time Ben impersonated his own impersonator on ChatRoulette. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Bob’s TV daughter, Candace Cameron Bure, calls him from quarantine in Vancouver while shooting another Aurora Teagarden Mystery. Candace tells Bob all the places life has taken here since the two met 34 years ago on the set of Full House. With 27 Hallmark films under her belt, her own winery, and being dubbed the “Queen of Christmas”, Candace Cameron Bure is proof that you really can do it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1986, Bob met Joe Mantegna on the set of Critical Condition- and they’ve been friends ever since. The two spend time catching up, covering everything from Joe Mantegna’s local turned Broadway theatre roots, his 13 year run on Criminal Minds, and how his pizza guy was the first to tell him he was cast in Godfather 3. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From his early comedy records to the Bob Newhart Show; from your favorite Papa Elf to winner of Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his work on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory,” Bob Newhart is here and he’s got some hilarious stories to tell. Stories like: the time he tried to have a tank kill him off in a movie and how he was set up with his wife by Buddy Hackett. Check out our show and many hilarious other pods featured on Stitcher's first-ever Comedy week! In-app or at...

As a comedian, actress, author, and former electrical engineer, Loni Love is proof that you can do it all. Loni talks to Bob about her book “I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To” and why it’s important to share your story with the world. She also tells the inspiring and hilarious story of how she fell into comedy and never looked back. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/bob Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Jamie Kennedy shares the story of how he got his start as a background extra in film and television, what it was like for him to attend his first open mic at age 19, and how he developed his show,The Jamie Kennedy Experiment. Bob and Jamie also look back at their shared Philly roots as they talk about Jamie’s experience filming his new movie, Last Call. Leave a message for Bob! (562) 600-0343 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there’s one thing Cedric the Entertainer has been missing this past year, it’s performing for a live audience. Bob and Cedric talk about the nerves that come with returning to the stage and wonder if they’ll just have to return to lives of adjusting auto claims and cutting deli meat. While looking back on his career, Cedric talks about the social responsibility that comes with being in the public eye, his experience filming CBS’s The Neighborhood, and the fond memories he holds from the...

Former Vine-Star and current host of the podcast “Worst Firsts”, Brittany Furlan opens up to Bob about her past struggle with being well-known on social media, what it’s like being “cancelled”, and her life-long struggle with depression and anxiety. The two recall their experiences with being bullied as teens, and Brittany dives into her deepest fears (One involves a spider performing a very specific act). A new friendship forms during this insightful conversation as Brittany and Bob dive...

Stand-up Brian Regan and Bob look back at the early days of comedy, where all you needed to get on stage was a tank of gas. They also talk about taking chances in your art, finding the humor in the mundane, and how sometimes the best writing takes place on stage. Plus, Brian and Bob unpack their similar frustrations of being labeled a “clean” or “ dirty comedian”. Don’t miss Brian’s new special “On the Rocks”, coming to Netflix on February 23rd! Leave a message for Bob! (562) 600-0343 As a...