Mark Manson
Mark Manson (author) talks to Chris about how he promoting his upcoming book, the response he got to his book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck and how people can choose what and what not to care about. They also talk about how it’s human nature to look for problems and what readers can expect from his new book Everything is Fucked: A Book About Hope!
1hr 44m Jun 11, 2019
1hr 44m
David Yarovesky Returns
David Yarovesky (The Hive, Brightburn) returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about making films with a limited budget, what he learned from making music videos and where the idea for Brightburn came from. They also talk about the response to Brightburn, how it is working with studios and they talk about the stories of some of their favorite horror movies!
1hr 31m Jun 01, 2019
1hr 31m
Alexandra Shipp
Alexandra Shipp (X-Men, Love Simon) talks about her acting style, how so much of acting is waiting around for your scene and the TV shows she watched growing up. She also talks about her first day on set for X-Men, being bullied as a kid and her new movies Dark Phoenix and Shaft!
1hr 15m May 29, 2019
1hr 15m
Colin Hanks #3
Colin Hanks returns to the podcast! He brings one of his Hanks Kerchiefs for Chris, they talk about the world of collecting and his endless love of music. They also talk about keeping their creativity up, the proper use of handkerchiefs and how hard being a parent can be!
1hr 29m May 25, 2019
1hr 29m
Matthew Gray Gubler
Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds, new book Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belonging, and Being Yourself) talks with Chris about how they handle busy schedules, the time he did @midnight and his love of magic. He also talks about directing, working on Criminal Minds for 15 years and his new children's book Rumple Buttercup: A Story of Bananas, Belongings, and Being Yourself!
1hr 19m May 15, 2019
1hr 19m
Moby Returns
Moby returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about how he almost bought a bear skeleton once, how they respond to failure and their experiences quitting drinking. Moby also talks about how it can be hard to make better choices for yourself, they talk about veganism and his new memoir Then It Fell Apart!
1hr 41m May 10, 2019
1hr 41m
Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini (Freaks and Geeks, ER, Dead to Me) chats with Chris about working on a sitcom in the 90's together, Linda talks about her time on Freaks and Geeks and they talk about the impressive list of shows she has been on. Linda also talks about coming from a large family, she tells a story about a piece of artwork she lost and they talk about her new show Dead to Me, on Netflix now!
1hr 14m May 05, 2019
1hr 14m
Craig Ferguson #3
Craig Ferguson returns to the podcast for a third time! They talk about what Scotland is like, where they like to do standup and how Craig likes living a quieter life now. Craig also talks about when he decided to leave late night, what he learned from working so hard over the years and his new memoir Riding the Elephant, out May 7th!
1hr 11m May 01, 2019
1hr 11m
Martin Kove
Martin Kove (The Karate Kid, Rambo II) chats with Chris about how he needs a suit of armor in his house, what is was like working on The Karate Kid and what an impact it has made on other movies. They also talk about why his character of John Kreese is the way he is, he talks about his love of westerns and the new season of Cobra Kai!
1hr 14m Apr 26, 2019
1hr 14m
Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz (This Is Us, American Horror Story) talks with Chris about buying and designing her new house, she remembers the first table read for This Is Us and how no one knew it would turn into the phenomenon it is today. Chrissy also talks about going from being an agent to an actor, the path she has chosen for her life and her new movie Breakthrough!
1hr 16m Apr 20, 2019
1hr 16m
Jaime King Returns
Jaime King returns to the podcast! She and Chris talk about how they met, becoming a model at a young age and her childhood leading up to her career. Jaime also talks about how she took control over her mental happiness, how meditation has changed both their lives and she talks about a scary experience she had recently.
1hr 21m Apr 18, 2019
1hr 21m
David Harbour
David Harbour (actor, Stranger Things) chats with Chris about his love for Shipmates, what other 90's dating shows they liked and what video games he is playing. They also talk about their thoughts on the internet, David talks about a book he is currently writing and his new movie Hellboy!
1hr 46m Apr 10, 2019
1hr 46m
Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser (comedian, You Up on SiriusXM) chats with Chris about the world, her time on Dancing with the Stars and the real reason she moved to New York. She also talks about getting her show You Up with Nikki Glaser on SiriusXM, meeting Howard Stern and goals they have recently set for themselves!
1hr 32m Apr 05, 2019
1hr 32m
Penn Jillette Returns
Penn Jillette returns to the podcast! He and Chris get deep and talk about how people think, Penn talks about his love of the Beatles and Penn shares a few funny stories. Penn also talks about being vegan, they talk about the uniqueness of Las Vegas and how they define genius!
1hr 36m Mar 28, 2019
1hr 36m
Joey King
Joey King (The Kissing Booth, The Conjuring) talks to Chris about how she and Lydia became friends, her mom’s unique parenting techniques and her love of the game Monopoly. They also talk about what accounts they follow on Instagram, TV shows they like right now and the crazy true story behind her new show The Act on Hulu!
1hr 40m Mar 21, 2019
1hr 40m
Deborah Ann Woll
Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil, The Punisher) talks to Chris about her love of nerdy games, they talk about what Deborah was like when she was growing up and how it has influenced the person she is today. She also talks about playing D&D for Relics & Rarities, her movie Escape Room and they talk about her boyfriend EJ’s fight with choroideremia!
1hr 30m Mar 12, 2019
1hr 30m
Kyle Newman
Kyle Newman (director, author) talks with Chris about a deleted Star Wars scene that was recently released, how they met and their mutual love for nerd culture. They also talk about how people can have such intense opinions on things they love, they go deep discussing the Star Wars universe and Kyle’s new book Dungeons and Dragons Art and Arcana: A Visual History!
1hr 45m Mar 08, 2019
1hr 45m
Chris Sullivan
Chris Sullivan (This Is Us, The Knick, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2) brings a pie to the podcast, he and Chris talk about how Beetlejuice is more sexual than everyone remembers and he discusses getting the part on This Is Us. Chris also talks about performing in theater, his work with the organization To Write Love On Her Arm and what the organization does!
1hr 38m Mar 02, 2019
1hr 38m
Darren Lynn Bousman Returns
Darren Lynn Bousman (director, Saw II, Repo! The Genetic Opera) chats with Chris about cool horror movie props, introducing his son to video games and he tells a story about getting arrested once. Darren also talks about interactive experiences he creates, how genre films are reviewed and his new movie St. Agatha!
1hr 20m Feb 16, 2019
1hr 20m
Jessica Rothe
Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day, La La Land) chats with Chris about growing up in Colorado, her high school experience and how her boyfriend makes handmade bows and arrows. They also talk about getting into pop culture recently, making the first Happy Death Day, what to expect in the sequel Happy Death Day 2U and her love of D&D!
1hr 23m Feb 13, 2019
1hr 23m
The Actors' Gang
Chris sits down with Tim Robbins, Bob Turton and Will Thomas McFadden to talk all about The Actors' Gang! They talk about acting, writing and directing, how they collaborate with each other on everything and the time Bob wore a dick suit on @midnight. They also talk about choosing plays to do, performing around the world and their new play Accidental Death of an Anarchist!
1hr 24m Feb 10, 2019
1hr 24m
Danica McKellar Returns
Danica McKellar returns to the podcast! Danica talks about her newest math book Do Not Open This Math Book, homeschooling her son and how she works with him to make sure he is being creative and imaginative. They also talk about learning different languages, how she and her ex-husband chose the name for their son and the newest books she is working on!
1hr 25m Feb 07, 2019
1hr 25m
Jim Gaffigan #4
Jim Gaffigan returns to the podcast for a fourth time! He and Chris talk about their favorite venues to do comedy in, how Jim unintentionally pissed off the craft beer enthusiasts and how angry people got at him for it. They also talk about Jim's wife getting sick, the importance of seeing the world and his newest special Noble Ape!
1hr 15m Feb 01, 2019
1hr 15m
Lin Shaye
Lin Shaye (Insidious, Kingpin, There's Something About Mary) bonds with Chris over their love of house restoration and decoration, Lins talks about how she sort of fell into acting and the first few acting gigs she got. Lin then tells the story about how she got a meeting with Jack Nicholson, she talks about creating her characters for Dumb and Dumber and Kingpin, how she just loves what she do...
1hr 44m Jan 24, 2019
1hr 44m
Seth Green Returns
Seth Green returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about their toy and nerd culture collectibles, how they were lucky to marry people who understand how nerdy they are and his time as the Cha Ching guy. They also talk about how nerd culture has changed, making his movie Changeland and how he came up with the story and the new season of Robot Chicken!
1hr 36m Jan 17, 2019
1hr 36m
Andrea Savage #3
Andrea Savage returns to the podcast for a third time! Andrea talks about how she hates baby and wedding showers, how they both can’t seem to remember anything anymore and we learn that Chris doesn’t know what vineyards are called. Andrea also tells a story about a jar of olives, they discuss their love of dirty jokes and Andrea talks about the upcoming second season of her TV show I'm Sorry, W...
1hr 23m Jan 09, 2019
1hr 23m
Ron Funches
Ron Funches (comedian, Gettin' Better with Ron Funches podcast) is on the show! Ron and Chris talk about what video games they are currently playing, the way Ron crafted his unique comedy style and how Ron makes people happy by just existing. They also take a trip down the @midnight memory lane, Ron talks about how his son has changed his views on the world and his new special Giggle Fit on Com...
1hr 30m Jan 03, 2019
1hr 30m
Ryan Holiday
Prolific author Ryan Holiday discusses Stocism, healthy social media consumption, and how to be productive in an age of distraction. Check out any or all of his books including "Ego Is The Enemy", "Trust Me, I'm Lying", and "The Obstacle Is The Way". For more information about Stoicism goto DailyStoic.com.
1hr 53m Dec 29, 2018
1hr 53m
Bob Roth
Bob Roth (head of David Lynch Foundation) chats with Chris all about meditation! They talk about how Chris got into transcendental meditation, how Bob got into teaching meditation and how beneficial it can for everyone. They also talk about the work David Lynch Foundation is doing and how meditation is becoming more popular in society and accepted in the medical world.
1hr 21m Dec 21, 2018
1hr 21m
Property Brothers
Chris sits down with Jonathan and Drew Scott about renovating the Brady Bunch house, their love of magic and how they got into renovating houses. They also talk about working with so many different people on their shows, what else they are working on these days and then Jonathan has to leave but Drew and Chris continue the conversation!
1hr 34m Dec 15, 2018
1hr 34m
Elizabeth Reaser
Elizabeth Reaser (Twilight, The Haunting of Hill House) chats with Chris about doing long takes while filming, her time working on Twilight and what it was like attending Juilliard. They also talk about their mutual appreciation for meditation, the time Elizabeth ran away to California and her new series The Haunting of Hill House!
1hr 13m Dec 12, 2018
1hr 13m
Ron Perlman #4
Ron Perlman returns to the podcast for a fourth time! He and Chris talk about living in a 24 hour news cycle, they come up with ideas for a podcast for Ron and how much Ron loves napping in his trailers. They also talk about Ron’s love of music, meeting Frank Sinatra and his new movie Asher!
1hr 8m Dec 09, 2018
1hr 8m
Lily Allen
Chris sits down with musician Lily Allen to talk about things people put in their riders, life on a tour bus and where she likes to travel to. They also talk about their early experiences on social media, Lily talks about her a scary experience and writing her book My Thoughts Exactly!
1hr 3m Dec 05, 2018
1hr 3m
Jaimie Alexander Returns
Jaimie Alexander returns to the podcast! She and Chris talk about getting hurt while filming, working to control anxiety and getting stuck in bathrooms. They also talk about her character on Blindspot, what tattoo Chris should get and what Jaimie wants her next role to be!
1hr 15m Dec 01, 2018
1hr 15m
Bridget Everett
Bridget Everett (comedian, Lady Dynamite, Inside Amy Schumer) chats with Chris about her Instagram famous dog, her dream to write a movie starring her dog and her hilariously unique style of comedy. They also talk about cabaret, the time she was a waitress for Ruth Bader Ginsberg and her love of singing and music!
1hr 9m Nov 27, 2018
1hr 9m
Chris Coy
Chris Coy (The Walking Dead, The Deuce) talks with Chris about the recent fires in southern California, how nice people always play the best villains and his role in the movie The Front Runner. Chris Coy also talks about what video games he is playing lately, what is was like acting with Hugh Jackman and how his family has changed him!
1hr 6m Nov 25, 2018
1hr 6m
Wyatt Russell
Wyatt Russell (Black Mirror, Everybody Wants Some!) chats with Chris about his time playing professional hockey, injuries sustained while playing hockey and what it was like when he decided to be an actor. Wyatt also tells some stories about a crazy roommate he had years ago, growing up with famous parents and his new movie Overlord!
1hr 11m Nov 21, 2018
1hr 11m
Henry Winkler Returns
Henry Winkler returns to the podcast to chat with Chris about his character on Barry, winning the Emmy and doing the movie Night Shift with Ron Howard and Michael Keaton. They then talk about how Henry is always called the nicest guy in Hollywood, Henry’s dream of winning a Tony award and they discuss the upcoming second season of Barry!
58m Nov 19, 2018
58m
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis chats with Chris about running into each other the day before Chris’s wedding, doing ads for yogurt and they both talk about being sober. Jamie talks about how she met her husband, her career path that led to the actor she is today and being in the original Halloween and the newest Halloween!
1hr 11m Nov 16, 2018
1hr 11m
Cobra Kai
Ralph Macchio and Billy Zabka (The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai) talk to Chris about how much of an impact Karate Kid had on Chris and others when they first saw it, how their characters have changed now on Cobra Kai and how Billy gets cast as a bad guy a lot. They also talk about if they knew The Karate Kid was special while filming it, how Cobra Kai came to be and what else they have been up to!This...
1hr 7m Jun 14, 2018
1hr 7m
Claire Danes
Claire Danes (My So Called Life, Homeland) chats with Chris about their mutual love of antiques, how she bought a loft when she was in college and how she got into acting as a kid. She also talks about having a kid and being pregnant, filming the latest season of Homeland and her movie A Kid Named Jake!
1hr 4m Jun 08, 2018
1hr 4m
Howie Mandel
Howie Mandel (comedian, Deal or No Deal, America's Got Talent) talks to Chris about getting the role on St. Elsewhere, the theories that stemmed from the St. Elsewhere finale and how he got his start in stand up. Howie also talks about the bit with the rubber glove, learning what kind of comedy was his style, dealing with mental health issues and America’s Got Talent!
1hr 28m Jun 06, 2018
1hr 28m
Alie Ward
Alie Ward (Ologies podcast, Innovation Nation) chats with Chris about their love of taxidermy, how they are both fascinated with bugs and they talk about being workaholics. Chris also talks about his house maybe being haunted, how they both deal with anxiety, making scientists more popular and Alie's podcast Ologies!
1hr 46m May 29, 2018
1hr 46m
Gillian Jacobs Returns
Gillian Jacobs returns to the podcast! She and Chris about their love of old houses, the roller coaster ride of Community and all the documentaries she wants to make. Gillian also talks about her passion about women in technology, going to Juilliard to study acting and her new movie Ibiza! This episode brought to you by Spotify!
1hr 7m May 24, 2018
1hr 7m
Natalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones, Hunger Games) chats with Chris about castles and old buildings, the history of Los Angeles and how she gets into character for her roles. Natalie also talks about filming Game Thrones, her new movie In Darkness and the experience of writing the film! This episode brought to you by Squarespace (promo code ID10T for 10% off), Joe Pera Talks with You on Adult Swim ...
1hr 5m May 22, 2018
1hr 5m
Maz Jobrani
Maz Jobrani (comedian, actor, author) chats with Chris about putting yourself in other people's shoes, dealing with customer service and how life has changed for them as they get older. Maz also talks about growing up Iranian in America, dealing with racism in today's world and his comedy special Immigrant on Netflix! Brought to you by Joe Pera Talks With You on Adult Swim.
1hr 16m May 18, 2018
1hr 16m
Rachel Bloom
Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) chats with Chris and Jonah about their experiences in improv, what it is like being a woman in comedy and dealing with anxiety while growing up. Rachel also talks about ending Crazy Ex-Girlfriend with season 4 and making her new movie Most Likely To Murder!
1hr 12m May 10, 2018
1hr 12m
Grant Gustin
Grant Gustin (The Flash) chats with Chris about his busy schedule with the show, creating worlds in movies and TV shows and how Dick Van Dyke inspired him to be an actor. Grant also talks about how he would love to be in a musical film, his love of puzzles and his upcoming wedding!
1hr 10m May 08, 2018
1hr 10m
David Tennant Returns
David Tennant (Doctor Who, Jessica Jones) talks with Chris and Jonah about the perils of social media, how playing Doctor Who has shaped his career and how fans react to new Doctors. David also talks about changing his name when he became an actor, being in the theater in the UK and his new movie Bad Samaritan!
1hr 11m May 05, 2018
1hr 11m
Leland Melvin
Astronaut Leland Melvin talks with Chris about when he knew he wanted to work in science, how he almost played in the NFL and moving back home before his father died. Leland also talks about he became as astronaut at NASA, overcoming adversity in his life, his book Chasing Space and his upcoming tv show One Strange Rock on National Geographic!
1hr 19m May 04, 2018
1hr 19m