Chris Columbus
Writer/Director Chris Columbus (Gremlins, Home Alone, Goonies, Harry Potter) joins Chris and tells some fantastic stories about working on some of your favorite movies! Chris C also talks about how a chance moment with Steven Spielberg launched his career, why infusing heart into a story is vital, and how difficult it can be to connect with one's own successes. He also talks about directing Kur...
1hr 28m Dec 21, 2020
1hr 28m
Bryan Cranston #3
Bryan Cranston returns to the podcast and opens up to Chris about having had COVID-19, de-stressing in a stressful world, and the joys of launching "Dos Hombres"--a Mezcal business--with former co-star (and former podcast guest) Aaron Paul. Bryan's new show "Your Honor" is airing now on Showtime !
1hr 20m Dec 13, 2020
1hr 20m
Karl Urban
Karl Urban (Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, The Boys) chats with Chris about life in New Zealand during the pandemic, making movies and TV shows down there, and he shares some good fatherhood wisdom. Also, there's some great Star Trek talk! Seasons 1 and 2 of The Boys are on Amazon right now!
1hr 14m Nov 29, 2020
1hr 14m
Nick Frost Returns
Nick Frost returns to the podcast! Nick and Chris chat about horror films, the process of writing them, and the experience of watching them growing up in the 80s. Nick's new show with Simon Pegg is called "Truth Seekers" and it's on Amazon right now!
57m Nov 21, 2020
57m
Lin Shaye Returns
Lin Shaye is back on the podcast! She and Chris talk about keeping up their creativity during the pandemic, what pigeons can teach us about life, the joys and frustrations of gardening, and what she misses most about being on set. They also talk about her legendary career, their love of horror movies and her new film, "The Call", now available on VOD. Also see Lin in "Penny Dreadful: City of An...
1hr 8m Nov 06, 2020
1hr 8m
Cheap Old Houses with Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein!
Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein started the amazing and wildly successful Instagram feed @CheapOldHouses which showcases architectural gem homes under $100,000. It was an offshoot of CircaOldHouses.com, which itself has stunning (albeit more expensive) homes for sale, many of which are historical. Chris was a huge fan of both of these so he invited them on to talk preservation, restoration, and...
1hr 31m Oct 29, 2020
1hr 31m
Elizabeth Marvel
Elizabeth Marvel (Fargo, True Grit, new show Helstrom) chats with Chris about embracing technology, what following the Grateful Dead on tour taught her about performing, and what it’s like living on a farm during the pandemic. Elizabeth also talks about her son’s obsession with Stan Lee, venturing into the Marvel universe and her new show Helstrom, on Hulu now!
1hr 14m Oct 21, 2020
1hr 14m
Alan Arkin
The legendary Alan Arkin (Kominsky Method, Argo, Little Miss Sunshine, Slums of Beverly Hills, Glengarry Glen Ross, The In-Laws, and a million other amazing things) is on the podcast! He and Chris talk about meditation and self-reflection, his early days at Second City, and his new memoir "Out of My Mind", available now wherever books are sold!
1hr 15m Oct 17, 2020
1hr 15m
John Cleese Returns
The legendary John Cleese is back on the podcast! John and Chris talk about John’s process for writing his new book "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide", how perfectionism roadblocks art, and how to set up an environment that fosters creativity. John also remembers the late Graham Chapman and recounts how they came up with some of their classic sketches. "Creativity" is available now wherev...
1hr 1m Oct 10, 2020
1hr 1m
Jane Seymour
The wonderful Jane Seymour chats with Chris about keeping busy during the pandemic, turning obstacles into opportunities, the possibility of creating a Bob Ross-style painting show, and how a near death experience many years ago shifted her perspective. Jane's new movie "The War with Grandpa" is in theaters now!
59m Oct 04, 2020
59m
Corey Taylor Returns
Corey Taylor of Slipknot returns to the podcast! Corey has a new solo album out Oct. 2 called "CMFT" and it provides a jumping-off point for the conversation about growing in new directions while honoring your existing audience, not being afraid to try to things, and being true to yourself. Also Chris pitches Corey the idea of a speed metal musical. Stick around until the end of the podcast for...
1hr 6m Oct 01, 2020
1hr 6m
Chase Morrill
Chase Morrill--from your new favorite show Maine Cabin Masters--chats with Chris about life in Maine, how he built a home restoration company with his family and friends that became a show, the process of crafting renovation projects around personal stories, and how he wants to inspire people to build things. MCM is now in its 5th season on The DIY Network (which you can see on their channel/ap...
1hr 20m Sep 25, 2020
1hr 20m
Lamorne Morris
Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Game Night) chats with Chris about taking time to slow down while stuck in quarantine, their shared lack of tattoos, and air travel during a pandemic. Lamorne's new show Woke is streaming on Hulu now!
1hr 22m Sep 19, 2020
1hr 22m
Erin Moriarty
Erin Moriarty ("The Boys") and Chris have a wonderful discussion about mindfulness, Stoicism, and Eckhart Tolle. Also, some good tips for lighting a room for Zoom calls, staying productive while staying at home, and how to personalize your space without overspending! "The Boys" Season 2 is streaming on Amazon Prime right now with new episodes dropping every Friday!
1hr 16m Sep 16, 2020
1hr 16m
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo talks about his incredible 30-year career as a comedian and actor, how he was driven to pave his own way because of the underrepresentation of Latinx culture in the entertainment business, and what he learned from working with some of the greatest directors in cinema as he expands his career into directing. His wonderful film Critical Thinking—which he both directs and stars in—i...
1hr 5m Sep 12, 2020
1hr 5m
Tom Lennon #7
Tom Lennon returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about quarantine hair, Tom tells a story about telling Clint Eastwood a joke and the time he bought hundreds of copies of Dianetics. They also talk about meeting extremely famous people, Chris and Tom play around on their guitars and Tom talks about Reno 911! Part 2 on Quibi!
1hr 7m Sep 06, 2020
1hr 7m
Ron Funches Returns
Ron Funches returns to the podcast! He and Chris chat about how having podcasts has made them better listeners, Ron talks about getting married recently and they go deep into the characters on Animal Crossing. They also talk about missing stand up, Ron talks about his show Nice One! on Quibi and his upcoming livestream standup show on September 5th on YouTube!
1hr 19m Sep 03, 2020
1hr 19m
Molly Tuttle
Molly Tuttle (musician) chats with Chris about learning new skills as adults, Molly talks about her style of playing music and when she started to play the banjo. Chris and Molly then talk about their love of bluegrass and Molly talks about having alopecia. Hear Molly's newest covers album "...but i'd rather be with you" now and stick around at the end for a song from the album!
1hr 15m Aug 28, 2020
1hr 15m
Bill Burr #4
Bill Burr returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about video game addiction, home renovation shows, and fatherhood. Bill also reveals the wonderful Disney song he sings to his 3-year-old daughter that she gives him notes on after each performance. Watch him in The King of Staten Island, available now to own on digital, DVD or BluRay!
1hr 15m Aug 25, 2020
1hr 15m
Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme #3
Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme (Super Troopers, Beerfest) return to the podcast! They talk about trying to get into shape during quarantine, Kevin’s love of salsa dancing and they talk about working on movies vs films. They also talk about coming up with ideas for Tacoma FD, they talk about jokes and bits that don't work and the new season of Tacoma FD, Thursdays on TruTV!
1hr 19m Aug 21, 2020
1hr 19m
The Wonderful World of Pop Culture Memorabilia Auctions with Dave Mandel (Veep showrunner/Star Wars collector), Mike Van Eaton (Van Eaton Galleries), and Brandon Alinger (C.O.O. of Prop Store)
This episode takes a deep dive into the world of Entertainment Auctions which have EXPLODED in recent years thanks to the good ol’ Internet. The panel discusses the processes of putting on a massive 2-day pop culture auction from the acquisition of items to “SOLD!”, how being a fan first drives the business, and the preservation and curation of historical film and tv props/art. Whether or not y...
1hr 46m Aug 14, 2020
1hr 46m
Nate Bargatze
Nate Bargatze (comedian) chats with Chris about doing a corporate gig over Zoom recently, Nate talks about things that have inspired bits and they both talk about quitting drinking. They also talk about how comedy has changed since they started, Nate goes over his process of writing jokes and they talk about his new podcast Nateland!
1hr 36m Aug 11, 2020
1hr 36m
Alanna Ubach
The hilarious Alanna Ubach (Bombshell, Legally Blonde, Brady Bunch Movie) and Chris talk about character acting, audition horror stories, and that magical moment you discover you're pregnant. They also muse about comedy and getting started in the 90s. Enjoy Alanna on "Crossing Swords", now on Hulu, and in the upcoming "Filthy Rich" premiering Sept. 21st on Fox!
1hr 19m Aug 03, 2020
1hr 19m
Harvey Guillén
Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) chats with Chris about his cool house decor, how he got his role on What We Do in the Shadows and working with Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. Harvey also talks about his career path, getting into producing and directing and he talks about how he brings his personal life into his roles!
1hr 15m Jul 24, 2020
1hr 15m
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Rossdale (Bush) joins Chris to talk about life in quarantine, how life is when he’s on tour and he talks about balancing work and family. Gavin also talks about getting into music, the early days of Bush, they talk about Bush’s new album The Kingdom and Gavin sings an acoustic version of a classic Bush song!
53m Jul 18, 2020
53m
Ashley Eckstein
Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe) talks about how she started designing nerd clothes for girls and women, how the world of nerd stuff has changed for women and the way that she forged forward with her idea despite people telling her it wouldn’t work. She also talks about the importance of creating community, how mental health is so important and what is new at Her Universe!
1hr 16m Jul 11, 2020
1hr 16m
Ron Perlman Returns
Ron Perlman returns to the podcast! He and Chris catch up with each other since the last time he was on the show, Ron talks about how his quarantine has been and talks about having structure benefits his daily schedule. Ron also talks about his upcoming movies Run with the Hunted and The Big Ugly, what they think the future of movie theaters will he and he announces that he is starting his own ...
1hr Jul 03, 2020
1hr
Max Brooks Returns
Max Brooks returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about how they have been dealing with the quarantine, how he researched for his zombie books and how that relates to Covid-19. They then talk about their favorite Twilight Zone episodes, their love of sci-fi and Max talks about his new book Devolution!
1hr 26m Jul 01, 2020
1hr 26m
Louie Anderson Returns
Louie Anderson returns to the podcast! He and Chris catch up on how they have been handling the quarantine, what they think the future of live comedy will be and how they come up with jokes. Louis also talks about life in Vegas, they talk about Baskets and Louie’s new special Big Underwear, June 23rd on CW!
1hr 28m Jun 23, 2020
1hr 28m
Diallo Riddle
Diallo Riddle (South Side, Sherman's Showcase) chats with Chris about his show Sherman’s Showcase getting picked up for a second season, how he has been dealing with the quarantine and having three young kids. He also talks about getting into comedy while in college, coming up with his shows with his friends and everything that he is currently working on!
1hr 35m Jun 20, 2020
1hr 35m
Greg Nicotero
Greg Nicotero and Chris talk about how their lives have been in quarantine, Greg talks about how he was about to shoot Creepshow and Greg talks about how The Walking Dead has changed over the years. They also talk about special effects make up, Greg’s love for movies as a kid and all the cool props Greg has built over the years!
1hr 34m Jun 17, 2020
1hr 34m
Yvette Nicole Brown
Yvette Nicole Brown sits down with Chris to have a conversation about #BlackLivesMatter, race relations, and building a better future
1hr 4m Jun 13, 2020
1hr 4m
Amy Sedaris
Amy Sedaris joins Chris to talk about how her quarantine has been, their love of comedy and Amy talks about her pet rabbit. They also talk about Strangers with Candy, the first things they want to do when the quarantine is over and At Home with Amy Sedaris on truTV!
1hr 1m May 28, 2020
1hr 1m
Imogen Poots
Imogen Poots (Green Room, 28 Weeks Later) chats with Chris about the quarantine rules in London right now, they chat about pangolins and they talk about bands they loves. They also talk about songs that were popular when Imogen was born, what she wants to do when the quarantine is over and her new movie Vivarium, available on VOD and I Know This Much Is True, streaming now on HBO!
1hr 11m May 23, 2020
1hr 11m
Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson
Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson chat with Chris about how they are spending their time in quarantine, they talk about both of their impressive careers and how much they love acting. Mary and Ted also talk about their relationship, Ted talks about getting involved in climate activism and Mary talks about her writing process!
1hr 29m May 20, 2020
1hr 29m
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid chats with Chris about their mutual love of bowling, Dennis’s new podcast The Dennissance and Dennis talks about getting into acting. Dennis also talks about what his life was like growing up, they talk about trying to live our your dreams and more!
1hr 4m May 13, 2020
1hr 4m
Kathryn Hahn Returns
Kathryn Hahn returns to the podcast! She and Chris talk about making Kit Kat cakes, nightmares of auditioning and roles and how their careers have changed over the years. Kathryn also talks about how she and her family are dealing with quarantine, they dive deep into the song A Nightmare on My Street and talk about all her upcoming projects including I Know This Much is True!
1hr 26m May 12, 2020
1hr 26m
Vincent Cassel
Vincent Cassel chats with Chris about life in France, speaking multiple languages and Vincent talks about getting into acting. They also talk about how they think this virus will change people, they talk about his goals for his career and the newest season of Westworld!
1hr 2m May 11, 2020
1hr 2m
Colman Domingo Returns
Colman Domingo returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about what they have been doing during the quarantine, how they think the world will be different after Covid-19 and how being mindful of others can be helpful. They also talk about their love of making art, Colman talks about figuring out who he is and they talk about Colman’s new web show Bottomless Brunch with Colman Domingo on The Wal...
1hr 39m May 08, 2020
1hr 39m
Vivica A. Fox
Vivica A. Fox talks to Chris about starting her own podcast Hustling with Vivica A. Fox, her love of hosting shows and events and getting her start in acting in soap operas. Vivica also talks about writing her book, lessons she has learned in life and her new movie Arkansas!
1hr 3m May 06, 2020
1hr 3m
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall (The Town, The Prestige) chats with Chris about life with her two year old daughter, she talks about life on the road when acting and Chris talks about a new candle he recently got. Rebecca also talks what got her into acting, the movie she just directed and her new show Tales From the Loop, streaming on Amazon!
1hr 10m May 03, 2020
1hr 10m
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario and Chris talk about life in quarantine, what they think life will be like after and their love of playing piano. They also talk about dealing with stage fright, how Alexandra got into acting and her new movie We Summon the Darkness!
1hr 21m Apr 29, 2020
1hr 21m
Laura Linney
Laura Linney chats with Chris about how she is doing with the current lockdown, how they deal with de-cluttering their homes and how having a kid changed her life. Laura also talks about her extensive postcard collection, about when she decided she wanted to get into acting and the new season of Ozark!
1hr 17m Apr 26, 2020
1hr 17m
Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall chats with Chris about growing up with a love for animals, she talks about speaking with people who don’t agree with her views and how the animal rights world has changed over the years. She also talks about teaching children about the environment through her Roots and Shoots program, how animals change in captivity and her new documentary Jane Goodall: The Hope, on National Ge...
55m Apr 23, 2020
55m
Thomas Middleditch Returns
Thomas Middleditch chats with Chris about how unique improv can be, finding the perfect comedy partner and they talk about how businesses are affected by the stay at home orders. They also talk about making comedy on all the social media platforms, Thomas talks about his upcoming projects and his new improv specials Middleditch and Schwartz on Netflix!
1hr 9m Apr 22, 2020
1hr 9m
Josh Hutcherson
Josh Hutcherson (Hunger Games, Future Man) talks to Chris about being in quarantine, what video games he is playing and working with his mom on projects. Josh also talks about getting into directing, he talks about his two dogs and the newest season of Future Man on Hulu!
1hr 10m Apr 19, 2020
1hr 10m
Michael Shannon Returns
Michael Shannon joins Chris to talk about how he is adapting to life in quarantine, what he had been working on lately and life as an actor. He also talks about how his family has been dealing with COVID-19, what he is working on next and his new movie The Quarry, on VOD April 17!
1hr 1m Apr 15, 2020
1hr 1m
Frank Matano
Frank Matano (Italian comedian, Italy's Got Talent) chats with Chris about how they met, how he became a comedian and how comedy differs in Italy. He also talks about life in Italy amid COVID19, having dual citizenship and they talk about playing Animal Crossing!
1hr 40m Apr 11, 2020
1hr 40m
Eric Stonestreet Returns
Eric Stonestreet returns to the podcast! He talks about some of his favorite movies, they talk about the rise of sitcoms and how life has changed with COVID-19. He also talks about getting the role on Modern Family, working on the show for 11 years and what he wants to do next!
1hr 14m Apr 08, 2020
1hr 14m
Jason Scott Lee
Jason Scott Lee (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Mulan) and Chris talk about his role in Back to the Future II, Jason talks about studying martial arts for his role as Bruce Lee and what martial arts has taught him about regular life. Jason also talks about his years working on a farm and living off the grid, getting back into acting and his upcoming movie Mulan!
1hr 2m Apr 03, 2020
1hr 2m