Maulik Pancholy
Maulik Pancholy (Sanjay and Craig, 30 Rock) and Chris have a Sanjay and Craig reunion! They talk about how much fun it was to do the voices on Sanjay and Craig, the crazy storylines of the show and how Maulik fell into comedy. Maulik also talks about how important it is to have characters all kids can relate to, what inspired him to write his book The Best At It and what speaking to kids about ...
1hr 18m Mar 30, 2020
1hr 18m
Bill Pullman
Bill Pullman (Independence Day, Spaceballs, The Sinner) chats with Chris about all the roles he has played over the years, his work on Spaceballs and how always plays nice guys. They also talk about the first Independence Day, roles that he hasn’t played yet but wants to and his show The Sinner on USA!
1hr 5m Mar 26, 2020
1hr 5m
Cary Elwes
Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Saw) chats with Chris about how much they love Monty Python, he tells a story about seeing Prince in concert and they talk about how The Princess Bride became such a hit. Cary also talks about working with different legends over the years, running into Kevin Costner right after Robin Hood: Men in Tights came out and he talks about being...
1hr 33m Mar 20, 2020
1hr 33m
Folake Olowofoyeku
Folake Olowofoyeku (actress, musician, Bob Hearts Abishola) sits down with Chris to talk about how many languages there are in the world, she talks about growing up in Nigeria and they talk about video games they love to play. Folake also talk about her love for playing music, how she got into acting and her show Bob Hearts Abishola on CBS!
1hr 21m Mar 12, 2020
1hr 21m
Russell Peters
Russell Peters (comedian) chats with Chris about how divisive people get about having kids, how they approach riffing with crowds and they talk about sitting down and writing jokes. They also talk about how Russell became so famous around the world, the time he hung out at Eddie Murphy’s house and his newest special Deported on Amazon!
1hr 10m Mar 08, 2020
1hr 10m
Carol Kane
Carol Kane (The Princess Bride, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) chats with Chris about living in New York, getting her start as an actor and she talks about working with so many other comedy legends. Carol also talks about being in The Princess Bride, how different all her roles have been over the years and her new show Hunters on Amazon!
1hr 6m Feb 29, 2020
1hr 6m
Justin Willman Returns
Justin Willman (magician) returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about coming up with his show Magic for Humans, how he has found his voice as a magician and he talks about getting into magic as a kid. Justin and Chris also talk about performing at colleges, Justin talks about how he comes up with tricks and the return of his show Magic for Humans on Netflix!
1hr 29m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 29m
Drew and Linda Scott
Drew Scott (Property Brothers) and Linda Scott sit down with Chris and Lydia! They talk about the challenges of doing construction, working together as a couple and Lydia and Chris talk about their specific design aesthetic. They also talk about things they like to collect, Drew and Linda talk about designing their home together and they talk about their new podcast At Home with Linda and Drew ...
1hr 38m Feb 21, 2020
1hr 38m
Ben Schwartz Returns
Ben Schwartz (Parks and Rec, comedy and improv) chats with Chris about their love of animation cells, how the Simpsons predicted so much stuff that actually ended up happening and Ben talks how much he loves Disneyland. Ben also talks about improv has helped him in every aspect of his life, how the internet has helped people create comedy and everything that he is currently working on!
1hr 51m Feb 13, 2020
1hr 51m
Alison Brie #3
Alison Brie returns to the podcast! She talks about having recently gotten a perm for GLOW, starting strength training for the show and they talk about how well targeted Instagram ads know what they like. Alison also talks about how different all her roles over the years have been, getting into writing and producing and they talk about her new movie Horse Girl, streaming on Netflix February 7th!
1hr 30m Feb 08, 2020
1hr 30m
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) talks about getting the job on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, how working on the show has changed his perspective on life and the challenges of building a house. Jesse also talks about being from New Mexico, when he realized he wanted to be an actor, he talks about the ending of Modern Family and he and his husband’s organiza...
1hr 18m Feb 05, 2020
1hr 18m
Jason Belmonte
Jason Belmonte (number one bowler in the world!) chats with Chris about how they finally bowled together after years of trying, they both talk about growing up bowling and Jason talks about how the pro bowling world has changed over the years. Jason also talks about the interesting way he bowls, they talk about how intricate bowling techniques are and Jason talks about dealing with a grueling t...
2hr 2m Jan 31, 2020
2hr 2m
Lucy Lawless
Lucy Lawless (Xena Warrior Princess) and Chris chat about why Americans are so obsessed with New Zealand, how she recently Marie Kondo-ed her belongings and their mutual obsession for true crime. She also talks about playing Xena on Xena Warrior Princess, going to small towns to study crimes and her show My Life is Murder on Acorn TV!
1hr 24m Jan 28, 2020
1hr 24m
John Cho
John Cho (Harold & Kumar, Star Trek) chats with Chris about how terrible house design in the 1970’s was, John talks about how exciting it was to be in Star Trek, and he talks about what it was like moving from South Korea to America as a child. John also talks about becoming an actor and how it can make you feel insecure, they discuss how the world and kids have changed throughout their lifetim...
1hr 30m Jan 22, 2020
1hr 30m
Tom Payne
Tom Payne (The Walking Dead) chats with Chris about having a crazy beard and hair for The Walking Dead, what it's like working on a show for such a long time and how he got into acting. They also talk about his show Prodigal Son, what intrigued Tom about the story and how he makes sure to stay content and happy with his life!
1hr 4m Jan 16, 2020
1hr 4m
Michelle Monaghan Returns
Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Messiah on Netflix) chats with Chris about how both their houses might be haunted, Michelle talks about how she met her husband and Chris talks about his recent trip to Hawaii. They also talk about how they both love Nashville, their dreams to own farm animals and Michelle’s new show Messiah, streaming now on Netflix!
1hr 25m Jan 08, 2020
1hr 25m
Leanne and Steve Ford
Leanne and Steve Ford (Restored by the Fords on HGTV) chats with Chris about how they find it so important to keep the character of the house when they are renovating, how they started renovating houses together and how many houses they work on at the same time. Leanne also talks about working on the show while pregnant, they talk about having fun on set while fixing houses and their new book W...
1hr 15m Jan 03, 2020
1hr 15m
Michael Rosenbaum and Chris Sullivan
Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville) and Chris Sullivan (This It Us) chat with Chris about movies they love, their thoughts on long movies and the new podcast they started together called In Love. They then talk about how they came up with the idea for their podcast, how loving yourself is so important and they open up about mental health. 
1hr 21m Dec 27, 2019
1hr 21m
Vince Gilligan Returns
Vince Gilligan returns to the podcast! He and Chris reminisce about Talking Bad, Vince talks about coming up with the plot for El Camino and how hard writing can be at times. He also talks about his early years as a writer, how the character of Walter White changed throughout the seasons of Breaking Bad and how fortunate he feels to have created such an iconic show!
1hr 31m Dec 20, 2019
1hr 31m
Karen Gillan
Karen Gillan (Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jumanji) chats with Chris about her hectic traveling schedule, her interesting career trajectory and she talks about fun times on set of Jumanji. Karen also talks about making her own films, she educates Chris on local British Pantomines and she discusses all her upcoming projects, including Jumanji: The Next Level!
1hr 15m Dec 12, 2019
1hr 15m
Dax Shepard #3
Dax Shepard returns to the podcast for a third time and chats with Chris about Disney auctions, why people love things like Disneyland so much and they get super philosophical. Dax also talks about how different his kids are from each other, his podcast Armchair Expert and what shows they are into right now!
1hr 39m Dec 06, 2019
1hr 39m
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell (The Good Place, Veronica Mars, Frozen) chats with Chris about her love for holiday decorating, she talks about recent pranks her kids have played on her and why she’s so excited about Dax’s podcast. Kristen also talks about how she and Dax parent their kids, how she felt about ending The Good Place and her exceptional gift giving skills!
1hr 13m Nov 28, 2019
1hr 13m
Ana Gasteyer Returns
Ana Gasteyer (SNL) returns to the podcast! They chat about how they love watching movies on planes, Ana talks about her parenting method and how her kids love to be weird and silly. She also talks about how she quit cigarettes, her process for writing funny song parodies and her upcoming Sugar & Booze tour!
1hr 35m Nov 23, 2019
1hr 35m
Norman Reedus
Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead, The Boondock Saints) chats with Chris about how younger they seemed when The Walking Dead first started, how the show and characters have evolved over time and recovering from his accident of being hit by a truck. Norman also talks about what he thinks is important in life, dealing with unruly people online and how he deals with family life and fame!
1hr 3m Nov 20, 2019
1hr 3m
David Boreanaz
David Boreanaz (Angel, Buffy, SEAL Team) chats with Chris about redoing his house, how he keeps things to pass down to his children and they reminisce about malls in the 1970s. David then talks about his time working on Bones and Angel, prepping for his role on SEAL Team and growing up in Buffalo, NY!
1hr 15m Nov 15, 2019
1hr 15m
Lake Bell
Lake Bell (In A World, Children's Hospital, Bless This Mess) chats with Chris about her love of design, they discuss how hard it is to direct yourself in a movie and going to England to study drama. Lake also talks about how different the auditioning process is in England and America, balancing work and family and her show Bless This Mess!
1hr 11m Nov 07, 2019
1hr 11m
Linda Hamilton
Linda Hamilton (Terminator) talks to Chris about being recognized in public, studying theater when she was younger and developing the character of Sarah Connor. Linda also talks about how she relaxes after working on a movie, moving to New Orleans and she tells stories from the set of Terminator: Dark Fate!
1hr 3m Nov 01, 2019
1hr 3m
Edward Norton
Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X) chats with Chris about choosing the music for his new movie Motherless Brooklyn, they talk about character development in movies and where the idea for Motherless Brooklyn came from. Edward also talks about his grandfather’s business helping provide affordable housing and he talks about his iconic movies like American History X and Fight Club!
1hr 24m Oct 30, 2019
1hr 24m
Willem Dafoe Returns
Willem Dafoe and Chris talk about the first time he was on the podcast, the making of The Lighthouse and the uniqueness of the story and characters. Willem also talks about his appreciation for yoga, working in the theater and with the Wooster Group and living in Italy!
1hr 4m Oct 24, 2019
1hr 4m
Matthew Modine
Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket, Dark Knight Rises, Stranger Things) talks with Chris about promoting projects, his interesting family history and he talks about teaching acting, Chris also talks about his love for Vision Quest, Matthew talks about working with Stanley Kubrick on Full Metal Jacket and he talks about his new movie Miss Virginia, in theaters now!
1hr 7m Oct 18, 2019
1hr 7m
CM Punk Returns
CM Punk returns to the podcast! He chats with Chris about living in Chicago, how he maintains being so athletic and his extensive fighting career. They also talk about how he balances work and personal life, things they both love to collect and his new movie Girl on the Third Floor!
1hr 15m Oct 16, 2019
1hr 15m
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World chats with Chris about growing up in Arizona, the early days of their band and how their lives changed when they started getting successful. They also talk about being on tour, what they each do to keep sane and their new album Surviving!
1hr 30m Oct 12, 2019
1hr 30m
Brian Henson Returns
Brian Henson returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about the history of the Henson studios, all the amazing props and creatures that are around the lot and how Farscape is still so popular today. They also talk about how adults continue to love the Henson puppets just like they did as kids, the difference between CG and puppets and the Farscape - Uncharted Territories 20th Anniversary Costu...
1hr 5m Oct 09, 2019
1hr 5m
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix chats with Chris about preparing for his role in Joker, what it was like playing such an emotional character and working with director Todd Phillips. They also talk about how angry spoilers make people, Joaquin talks about the one time he played video games and how he navigates his personal and professional life!
57m Oct 02, 2019
57m
Sean Penn
Sean Penn and Chris chat about how hectic promotional schedules are, the time he lost everything he owned in a fire and what inspired Sean to start writing. They also talk about Sean’s extensive charity work, creating the character of Bob Honey in his books and his iconic roles over the years!
1hr 16m Sep 25, 2019
1hr 16m
Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie
Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie are on the podcast! They talk about how it has been 20 years since House of 1000 Corpses, how their lives have changed since then and the making of 3 From Hell. They also talk about working together, Sheri talks about growing up and getting into entertainment and they talk about what they are excited about doing next!
1hr 25m Sep 20, 2019
1hr 25m
Andrea Savage #4
Andrea Savage is on the podcast again! She and Chris talk about all the nerdy stuff Chris likes and Andrea makes him explain some nerd stuff to him. Andrea also talks about starting her own podcast, Chris talks about staying at Hearst Castle and her TV show I’m Sorry, which now has the second season on Netflix! 
1hr 26m Sep 13, 2019
1hr 26m
Cedric Yarbrough
Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911, Speechless) chats with Chris about the time the Reno 911 cast did @midnight, the differences between stand up, sketch and improv and the Black Dynamite TV show. Cedric also talks about his love of developing his characters, his monthly show at The Groundlings and how Speechless showed the importance of representation for people with disabilities!
1hr 29m Sep 06, 2019
1hr 29m
Dr. Drew Returns
Dr. Drew returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about how Loveline was the like an original podcast, how medicines have changed over the years and why Drew thinks people aren’t as happy as they used to be. Drew also wants to encourage people to go out and enjoy the world, they talk about Drew’s bout with cancer and what they are grateful for!
1hr 20m Aug 30, 2019
1hr 20m
Brian Posehn Returns
Brian Posehn returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about Chris's collector Star Wars glasses, their thoughts on the Star Wars prequels and how Brian introduces his kid to things he likes. They also talk about how fandom has changed over the years, Brian now working on things he used to love as a kid and his memoir Forever Nerdy: Living My Dorky Dreams and Staying Metal!
1hr 18m Aug 25, 2019
1hr 18m
Judy Greer
Judy Greer (Arrested Development, Kidding, Halloween) chats with Chris about people who are too famous to shop at Target, their love of antiques and where people recognize her from. Judy also talks about how her mom almost became a nun, filming movies around the world and her new movie Driven!
1hr 12m Aug 14, 2019
1hr 12m
Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Maleficent, Mum) chats with Chris about what it’s like doing theater in Los Angeles, how she likes to keep her private life private and the vast array of characters she has played. She also talks about what kinds of projects she likes best, how the entertainment industry is changing and the upcoming season of Mum!
1hr 13m Aug 08, 2019
1hr 13m
Katee Sackhoff Returns
Katee Sackhoff returns to the podcast! She and Chris talk about restoring a house she bought, the long process of getting permits and she tells a story of being on a plane with a crying child recently. They also talk about going to concerts of bands they liked as kids, her new show Another Life on Netflix and her upcoming YouTube channel about meditation and healthy living!
1hr 20m Aug 02, 2019
1hr 20m
Yvette Nicole Brown Returns
Yvette Nicole Brown returns to the podcast! Chris introduces her to Japanese Kit Kats, they talk about dealing with people on the internet and Yvette talks about her new dog, Harley. They also talk about the importance of self reflection and being your best self, Yvette talks about her faith and dealing with the difficulties of life.
1hr 48m Jul 27, 2019
1hr 48m
Tom Lennon Returns
Tom Lennon returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about Chris’s cat being sick, an old friend stops by for a minute and they talk about Tom’s new children's book Ronan Boyle and the Bridge of Riddles. Tom then talks about the process of writing a book, he talks about his worst movie pitches and they try to do their best accents!
1hr 36m Jul 20, 2019
1hr 36m
Chris Jericho #3
Chris Jericho returns to the podcast! He and Chris catch up with each other, they talk about the amazing world of wrestling and how wrestling has created such a connection with it’s fans. They also talk about learning new talents, dealing with his kids diabetes and the long list of everything that Chris has going on!
1hr 23m Jul 09, 2019
1hr 23m
Pete Holmes #3
Pete Holmes returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about how they both stopped drinking, they wonder what would’ve happened to Neanderthals if they had food delivery services and Pete talks about growing up religious. Pete then talks about losing his faith over the years, they discuss the importance of living in the moment and Pete talks about his book Comedy Sex God!
1hr 58m Jul 03, 2019
1hr 58m
Adam Savage #3
Adam Savage is back on the podcast! He and Chris talk about how his kids are now grown up, when Adam first started going to ComicCon and Adam recalls a time he wore a kilt. They also talk about what they would bring if they went back in time, Adam reminisces about working on Mythbusters and they talk about his new show Savage Builds!
1hr 34m Jun 29, 2019
1hr 34m
Chris Kattan
Chris Kattan (SNL, A Night at the Roxbury) chats with Chris about watching SNL as a kid, which casts are their favorites and getting his start in comedy with The Groundlings. He also talks about coming up with his iconic characters like Mr. Peepers and Mango, getting injured and how it affected his comedy and his new book Baby, Don’t Hurt Me!
1hr 26m Jun 26, 2019
1hr 26m
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady (Whose Line Is It Anyway? Let's Make a Deal) chats with Chris about his love of nerd culture, how he got into acting and finding his own identity as an actor. Wayne also talks about getting on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, how they dealt with rejection in their careers and everything else Wayne is currently working on!
1hr 28m Jun 17, 2019
1hr 28m