In a 2,000-seat theater, with the likes of Beyonce and Justin Timberlake in attendance, singer-songwriter Mike Doughty sat down with Sara Schaefer for a special live episode.They discussed his recovery from a knitting addiction, who Dave Matthe

Jared Logan Is the Next Johnny Depp

Dec 16th, 2014 16m 44s

They had Thanksgiving dinner together. And according to "The Secret"—his religion—that’s enough to put comedian Jared Logan in the same class as Depp himself. In this week’s episode, Logan traces his rise from the farmlands of La Jolla, Califor

Natalie Morales Had Voice Surgery to Sound Younger

Dec 9th, 2014 17m 43s

Natalie Morales has come a long way from the sorority house. The Cuban actress, who at least sounds 29, just had her breakout role as “trader #2” in Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, and she has some words of wisdom for all the young actresses

Josie Long Plans on Staying Here Illegally

Dec 2nd, 2014 21m 10s

The British writer and comedian, known for her work on the BBC’s teen comedic drama Skins, is in the U.S., and she has big plans. On this week’s episode, Josie Long talks joining the mafia; making a Hangover-style film with the Middletons; form

Rory Scovel Is Addicted to Drug Studies

Nov 25th, 2014 19m 39s

The former theater major knows his Shakespeare, but he’s over it. Now he’s studying up on drugs. In this week’s episode, Rory Scovel looks back on the challenges of being raised by preteen parents, and admits to waking up every morning thinking

The Holy Trinity of YouTube Is Crazy Rich

Nov 18th, 2014 19m 20s

Grace, Hannah and Mamrie, known as the Holy Trinity of YouTube, aren’t just fooling around on the Internet. They’re a veritable brand that millennials love. But that doesn’t mean they’re about to settle into a traditional path. In this episode,

Colin Quinn Started Smoking at Age Four

Nov 11th, 2014 17m 12s

The former SNL cast member and veteran stand-up comedian remembers New York before the days of Mayor Harold Bloomberg’s smoking ban, when people were tough. And Colin Quinn knows a thing or two about being tough—an ex-fraternity brother at MIT,

Kate Berlant Was Birthed in the Ocean

Nov 4th, 2014 14m 44s

The acclaimed experimental comedian has been alternative from the beginning. Born in saltwater, Kate Berlant went on to study critical theory as a homeschooler, then she reclaimed the clown as a power object. But it’s not all serious for Berlan

Michael Ian Black Started Beef with Michelle Obama

Oct 28th, 2014 19m 34s

The actor, comedian and co-author of America, You Sexy Bitch is at the forefront of Twitter wars. Starting with a Levar Burton feud, his online battles culminated with the time he sort of called the First Lady a cow. In this week’s episode, Mic

Jenny Slate Likes Her Boys Young

Oct 21st, 2014 10m 53s

The former SNL cast member and current star of the FX series Married gets why old guys are self-conscious about their bodies. In this week’s episode, Jenny Slate shares her thoughts on male aging, why dudes aren't funny, why she prefers face ac

Wyatt Cenac Dates Married Women

Oct 14th, 2014 17m 35s

The comedian and former Daily Show correspondent comes from an unlikely background. Born to a family of museum thieves and educated in philosophy at an online Canadian university, Cenac has gone on to be an accomplished performer—and a champion

Jim Gaffigan Got Cut Like an Abercrombie Model

Oct 7th, 2014 13m 3s

The comedian and author of Dad Is Fat was only fat for a little while. On this week’s episode, Gaffigan deconstructs the beauty myth; talks gymnastics; takes a call from a fan of his yoga videos; and reveals the difference between "this and tha

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