Episodes
Comedian and actor Bobby Lee joins Andy Richter to discuss the family wig shop, laughing through trauma, trying crystal meth around 12 years old, why persistence can be more valuable than talent, bombing so hard you cry, how one amazing AA sponsor led him to comedy, why 2024 has been the best year of his life, dinner with Jamie Lee Curtis in Hungary, and much more. Want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Radio? Leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out this Google Form!
Published 04/23/24
Comedian and writer Jon Lovett, host of “Pod Save America” and “Lovett or Leave It,” joins Andy Richter to discuss balancing comedy and politics, playing Mario on prom night, writing speeches for President Barack Obama, why Jon believes “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” was inherently progressive, some of Jon and Andy’s favorite dad aphorisms, leaving the White House for Hollywood, and more.
Published 04/16/24
Actor and podcaster Jake Johnson joins Andy Richter to talk the secret to a good call-in show, the confidence of old men in locker rooms, performing for absolutely no-one, their other names (Mark Weinberger and Andy Swanson), feeling smarter than your teachers in school, laughing at self-serious actors, his path to “New Girl" and "Self Reliance," and much more.
Published 04/09/24
Actress and comedian Caitlin Reilly joins Andy Richter to discuss the L.A. transplants that inspire many of her characters, her complicated relationship with social media, why women are more interesting, why Caitlin thinks she may have helped Andy out at her family’s kids clothing store, her dad’s career in soap operas, growing up as the princess of Hancock Park, and much more.
Published 04/02/24
Actor Jon Cryer joins Andy Richter to discuss his early days in show business, running into each other at the Warner Bros. gym, Jon’s character in “Andy Richter Controls the Universe,” getting dragged into the “first internet sh*t storm,” going to film school boot camp in his thirties, how he ended up playing Lex Luthor, and his new sitcom, “Extended Family.”
Published 03/26/24
(Re-released from May 2022) Paget Brewster joins Andy Richter to discuss working on "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" together, not having a plan in showbiz, being a “pilot killer”, working on "Criminal Minds," and more!
Published 03/19/24
(Re-released from February 2021) Comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis joins Andy from his hideout in the woods. The two discuss Zach’s Greek-hillbilly lineage, living in closets in New York and vans in LA, and how parenthood has changed Zach and his comedy.
Published 03/12/24
(Re-released from December 2020) Musician Phoebe Bridgers talks with Andy Richter about facing careless criticism, what she likes about the way in which her writing has evolved, and doing press from home for her latest album "Punisher."
Published 03/05/24
Calling all history buffs! “Significant Others” with Liza Powel O’Brien is a scripted history podcast that tells a story you might not know about a person you probably do. Season 2 just launched, and the season premiere explores how Benedict Arnold might never have turned on his country were it not for his wife, Peggy, who influenced his betrayal. And guess who plays Benedict Arnold? This guy! (Andy) Listen to this snippet to whet your appetite, then head on over to “Significant Others” to...
Published 02/29/24
Jack Black joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up in LA, putting on shows as a kid, the start of Tenacious D, and his approach to parenting.
Published 02/27/24
(Re-Released from March 2022) “Jackass” star Steve-O joins Andy Richter to talk about doing “Jackass” stunts in his 40s, his international childhood, finding stand-up comedy, his surprising foray into manufacturing, and more!
Published 02/20/24
(Re-released from August 2022) Jennette McCurdy joins Andy Richter to talk about being a child actor, growing up with an abusive mother, and her new book “I’m Glad My Mom Died.”
Published 02/13/24
Nasim Pedrad joins Andy Richter to discuss playing a teenage boy in her show "Chad," her path to "Saturday Night Live," turning her real-life father into a television star, the genius and decency of Tina Fey, and much more.
Published 02/06/24
Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher joins Andy Richter to discuss the chance encounters that changed his life, his pitch for vaccine vapes, Alcoholics Anonymous as a subculture, the transcendental power of rave music, and his new book, "Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes."
Published 01/30/24
Molly Ringwald joins Andy Richter to discuss her swift rise to fame as a teenager, why she moved to Paris in the 1990s, a missed opportunity with the legendary Toni Morrison, her new show, "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," and much more.
Published 01/23/24
Jason Isbell is back! The musician (and now actor!) returns to “The Three Questions” to discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon,” how a crew member’s flatulence further proved the genius of Leonardo DiCaprio, loving his day job, and why he’s glad he didn’t get famous in his twenties.
Published 01/16/24
Adam Pally joins Andy Richter to discuss why his comedy travel show, “101 Places to Party Before You Die,” feels like improv camp, how to get out of indoor skydiving, the toughest member of the “Happy Endings” cast, the story behind his hilarious “CONAN” appearances, and much more.
Published 01/09/24
Craig Robinson joins Andy Richter to discuss working on "The Office," his many collaborations with Seth Rogen, his formal music education, the latest season of his TV show, "Killing It," and much more.
Published 01/02/24
Comedian Fortune Feimster joins Andy Richter to discuss living up to her name, getting stage fright on “CONAN,” working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, her path to “Chelsea Lately,” trying to stay healthy on tour, and much more.
Published 12/26/23
“Wonder Woman” herself, Lynda Carter, joins Andy Richter to discuss playing the iconic superhero, touring the country at seventeen, parachuting in a pants suit, her new single, “Rise Up,” and much more.
Published 12/19/23
Actress and comedian Lisa Gilroy joins Andy Richter to discuss working with (Andy’s TV sister) Amy Poehler, being too old for TikTok dances, Canadian references that don't translate in the States, turning gold into turds, doing comedy until you die, and much more.
Published 12/12/23
Comedian and writer Dave Hill joins Andy Richter to discuss his experience playing hockey in Kenya, out-shredding John Mayer on TikTok, the power of delusional confidence, and his new book, “The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey.”
Published 12/05/23
Comedian and former “CONAN” writer Laurie Kilmartin joins Andy Richter to discuss her path to CONAN, the true purpose of the late night monologue, tweeting through tragedy, her upcoming comedy special, and much more.
Published 11/28/23
Joe Pera joins Andy Richter to discuss his new comedy special, “Slow & Steady,” the jokes that don’t fit into his set, why he loves casting non-performers, his future as a filmmaker, and much more.
Published 11/21/23