Episodes
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
Chef and humanitarian José Andrés joins Andy Richter to discuss his new graphic novel, “Feeding Dangerously,” the one time he had to use the Heimlich maneuver at an NBA game, choosing between acting school and cooking school, bringing Spanish food to Disney World, and much more.
Published 11/14/23
Fashion designer, actor, and podcast host Isaac Mizrahi joins Andy Richter to discuss Isaac's new collaboration with Selma Blair, starting a fashion label as a teenager, Meryl Streep’s airplane disappearing act, and his podcast, “Hello Isaac.”
Published 11/07/23
Comedian Todd Barry joins Andy Richter to discuss the rise of crowd work, his first appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, his early passion for drumming, and his new comedy special, “Todd Barry: Domestic Shorthair.”
Published 10/31/23
Comedian Gary Gulman joins Andy Richter to discuss his college football experience, living with depression, the genius of Chris Elliott, and his new book, “Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s.”
Published 10/24/23
Rachel Maddow joins Andy Richter to discuss her MSNBC show's switch to a weekly format, the importance of anti-corruption laws, her love of ice-fishing, and her new book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.”
Published 10/17/23
Legendary author James Ellroy joins Andy Richter to discuss his “smog-bound fatherland” of Los Angeles, the tragic loss of his mother, his writing process, and his new novel, The Enchanters!
Published 10/10/23
Edi Patterson (HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones) joins Andy Richter to discuss improv comedy, growing up in Texas, the great Danny McBride, and much more.
Published 10/03/23
Josh Gad joins Andy Richter to discuss his new Broadway show, "Gutenburg! The Musical!," fatherhood, the next phase of his career, anxiety, and much more.
Published 09/26/23
Jonathan Van Ness joins Andy Richter to discuss his path to Queer Eye, their shared Illinois heritage, sustainable haircare, TV stars vs. movie stars, and much more.
Published 09/19/23
Legendary punk musician, producer, and engineer Steve Albini joins Andy Richter to discuss his love for the city of Chicago, the differences between comedy and music, sticking to your principles, wildfire research, and much more.
Published 09/12/23
Tommy Blacha (Adult Swim, Late Night) joins Andy Richter to discuss his time as Andy's roommate in Chicago, working in the Late Night writer’s room, watching Andy get fake-murdered by John Wayne Gacy on television, and much more.
Published 09/05/23
D’Arcy Carden joins Andy Richter to discuss falling in love with comedy, their support of the ongoing SAG strike, the secret to good scrambled eggs, actors at the picket line, and more.
Published 08/29/23
James Austin Johnson joins Andy Richter to discuss the importance of exploring interests outside of comedy, the "Television Show featuring James Austin Johnson and Others,” the difference between an impression and an impersonation, setting goals, and more.
Published 08/22/23
Stephen Malkmus joins Andy Richter to discuss Pavement’s latest reunion, fatherhood, 1980’s radio rock, the high school suspension that won’t leave Stephen’s Wikipedia page, and much more. This episode was recorded on June 15, 2023.
Published 08/15/23
Andrew Rannells joins Andy Richter to discuss re-uniting with Josh Gad on Broadway for “Guttenburg! The Musical,” the art of the water-bottle tour, running into Adam Devine in Omaha, Andrew’s new book “Uncle of the Year,” and more. This episode was recorded on July 12, 2023. This episode was recorded on July 12, 2023.
Published 08/08/23
Murray Hill (HBO's Somebody Somewhere, Hulu's Drag Me to Dinner) joins Andy Richter to discuss the road to becoming Mr. Showbiz, the 1990s drag scene, the joys of old-school variety shows, self-discovery through performance, and much more. Recorded on June 14, 2023.
Published 08/01/23
Ronda Rousey joins Andy Richter to discuss their shared experience participating in the reality show “Stars on Mars,” her love for the WWE, Ronda’s world champion mother, making time for family, and much more. This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023.
Published 07/25/23
Johnny Knoxville joins Andy Richter to discuss the colorful characters of Johnny’s childhood in Tennessee, why Johnny chose to do “Jackass” stunts on MTV instead of “Saturday Night Live,” finding your motivation through parenthood, and the new unscripted comedy series, “The Prank Panel.” Interview recorded June 15th, 2023.
Published 07/18/23
Ken Marino joins Andy Richter to discuss the new seasons of “Party Down” and “The Other Two,” his sentimental relationship with porta-potties, the formation of The State comedy group, playing “panicky idiots,” his upcoming project with Shonda Rhimes, and much more.
Published 07/11/23
Adam DeVine joins Andy Richter to discuss the long road to “Workaholics,” the accident that led to his comedy career, his upcoming Netflix feature “The Out-Laws,” and how “Pitch Perfect” changed his life (and why he almost didn’t do it).
Published 07/04/23
Former baseball manager, coach, and player Joe Maddon (author of "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life") talks about bringing Andy's Chicago Cubs a much-needed championship, his love for the road, finding his way to baseball, meditation, and much more.
Published 06/27/23
Jon Glaser (Parks & Rec, Adult Swim) joins Andy Richter to discuss their time working together at Late Night with Conan O'Brien, why Jon loves playing assholes, the joys of trail running, the Detroit Bad Boys, and much more.
Published 06/20/23
The “deeply intellectual” Fred Armisen joins Andy Richter to discuss his unconventional path to Saturday Night Live, the joys of coal mining, the secret to a good Portlandia sketch, his future in medical equipment design (seriously!), and much more.
Published 06/13/23
Singer, songwriter, and author Susanna Hoffs joins Andy Richter to discuss her work in the legendary pop rock band The Bangles, the recent release of her debut novel, growing up in 1960’s Hollywood, and much more.
Published 06/06/23