Kevin chats with LeVar Burton & Samm Levine.
Alison Brie (Actress, "Mad Men", "Community") joins Kevin!
Michael McKean (Comedic actor, comedy legend) joins Kevin!
John Landis (Director, "The Blues Brothers", "Animal House") joins Kevin!
Dan Harmon (creator, “Community”) joins Kevin!
Johnny Knoxville (“Jackass” creator; professional jackass) joins Kevin!
Award winning actor, known for his work in "The West Wing", which we're assuming you watched, because you're smart.
Hugely successful and talented writer and producer, and the big brain behind "Everybody Loves Raymond". Have we mentioned he's a delight, and we are looking forward to this show more than any other show that has ever existed, ever? Well, we just did!
Is he a comedian, a writer, or an actor? How about all three, simultaneously. Bob has written, performed, and staged comedy for nearly 25 years, and we're excited to have this "Breaking Bad" cast member sit with Kevin!
Mr. Scott is a theater actor turned film actor, having appeared memorably as the drummer in "That Thing You Do!", presumably where he and the Mattress King (check Kevin's IMDB) first met. Or WAS IT?
Mark Valley is a very talented actor ("Human Target", "Fringe", "Boston Legal"), and not a demarcation on a map. Stop swooning already, and get to know him on this episode.
Stephen Collins, "7th Heaven" and "Star Trek, The Motion Picture" joins Kevin in a chat about acting, Shatner, and working on a TV show for 11 years!
Alan Arkin, academy award winning actor, and one of Chat Show's heroes, joins Kevin for a chat.
Co-founder of Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), the popular/famous improv troupe.
Lead singer (and drummer) for a little band you may have heard of, called THE MONKEES!
Creator of "The Shield", showrunner for "The Unit", created "The Chicago Code".
Comedian, writer, and host of "Comedy Bang! Bang!", both the podcast and the show.
Hilarious actor known best for appearing in the "Book Of Mormon", a role which netted him a Tony Award nomination. He also appears on 1600 Penn, on NBC.
Actor from "The League" and "Safety Not Guaranteed", but he also directs ("Cyrus" and "Jeff, Who Lives At Home")!.
Once under the impression that they were handing out television pilots to comedians upon arrival to Los Angeles, actor/writer/director/producer Jon Favreau ("Swingers," "Iron Man," "Elf") chat to Kevin about all aspects of the movie making process.
Dressed in festive St. Patrick's Day attire, director/producer/cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld (Men In Black, Get Shorty) sits down with Kevin to discuss a career behind the camera. Sonnenfeld chats about creating the summer blockbuster, assisting Tommy Lee Jones in the role of the straight man, and receiving an unsolicited apology from Gene Hackman on his performance.
One of the stars of NBC's cult favorite Community, Gillian Jacobs, sits down with Kevin to discuss her hunger for acting as a child flourishing into a thriving career.
Paul Feig, (Bridesmaids, Freaks and Geeks) dressed in his best Willy Wonka cosplay outfit, wraps with Kevin on his career in writing, directing, and producing film and television. Feig chats about turning his awkward high school years into a cult tv hit, the delight of working with brilliantly funny females, and just how much is too much when editing a food poisoning scene.
Filmmaker, producer, sometimes actor, always awesome Eli Roth joins Kevin to discuss "Hemlock," "Grindhouse," and "Inglorious Basterds"
Half of the masters of gross-out comedy, the Farrelly brothers, Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary) discusses his career in writing, producing, and directing these memorable comedies. Farrelly chats about casting Jim Carrey prior to the year that luanched his stardom, how to get the texture of fake semen just right, and Bill Murray not taking any grief from a nine-year-old girl.
Actor, writer, comedian, giant, Stephen Merchant (The Office, The Ricky Gervais Show) sits down with Kevin to discus how his beginnings in stand up comedy led him to conquering nearly all aspects of entertainment. Merchant regales us with tales of his early relationship with Ricky Gervais, their in office antics, and his disgust for Velveeta once educated on what the product is.
Television's most lovable serial killer, actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under), shares insights with Kevin in which even the most devout fans haven't heard. Details include performing eight shows a week during his beginnings on Broadway, as wells as all the wonderful talent he got to work along side with on Dexter. He also sings the theme from his improv troop "Off the Cuff!"
Twitter comedy prophet Rob Delaney discusses his roots in Stand-up comedy, and his life before becoming known as a disgusting, funny bastard the world over in one hundred and forty characters or less. While sharing his own particular struggle to the region between the middle and the top, he's ridiculously funny and insightful.
Properly attired in his uniform of a white oxford shirt and blue jeans, actor/comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The League, The Dictator) chats with Kevin about his extensive career in comedy. Mantzoukas talks about his roots at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York, going toe-to-toe in an audition with Sacha Baron Cohen, and how Rafi's antics can never go too far.
YouTube innovator Freddie Wong, with all his wild energy and humor, sits down with Kevin to discuss how he became King of the Internet. Wong chats about his Guitar Hero expertise, nerds innovating the arts, and how to turn a profit from producing goofy action shorts with your friends.
Veteran actor and multiple Emmy winner, John Larroquette (Night Court, Stripes), sits down with Kevin to talk about his illustrious career spanning stage and screen. Larroquette chats about his extensive collection of first edition fiction, having two left feet, and warning Marsha Warfield of her possible impending death.
Writer, show runner, and geek extraordinaire, Bryan Fuller, (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) joins Kevin to discuss his television career. In this episode, Fuller practices his Klingon, debates his favorite horror films, and explains how Hannibal Lecter could be considered a "foodie."
Veteran actor and comedian, Jon Lovitz, (Saturday Night Live, The Critic) sits down with Kevin to chat about his beginning in improv comedy leading to a career spanning television and film. Lovitz serenades Kevin with an original tune about the host, opens up about landing a gig on SNL while urging them to hire Phil Hartman as well, and how his entire persona is basically an impression of Wimpy from Popeye.
Actor and screen writer, Danny Strong, (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lee Daniels' The Butler) sits down with Kevin to chat about his career transition from character actor to major motion picture screen writer. Strong discusses how writing the screenplay of a movie he wants to see is most logical, his daily writing process, and the joy of working with KPCS' very own Samm Levine.
Comedian and radio personality, Jim Norton, (Opie and Anthony, Louie) joins Kevin for an in-depth chat about stand up comedy. Jim discusses working on his new stand up special for Epix, American Degenerate, not knowing what to do with his hands while acting, and Chip Chipperson makes a special appearance.
Veteran actor and Television icon, Dick Van Dyke, (The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins) sits down with Kevin to discuss his vast career as one of the most beloved performers of all time. Van Dyke chats about how dancing keeps him young at heart, his time spent with Walt in Disneyland park, and wishing he was Ray Bolger back in the 30s.
Kumail Nanjiani shatters illusions that a pretty boy from Pakistan can't find true happiness making drunks laugh. Even though his "Beta Male" stand-up special and co-starring roles on "Franklin & Bash" and Mike Judge's new HBO series suggest otherwise, he reveals an inner hilarity heretofore deemed inexplicable.
Actor and comedian Tom Papa, (The Informant!, Come to Papa) sits down with Kevin to discuss his start in stand up comedy leading to a writing and acting career. Tom talks about Bill Cosby making his wife laugh so heartily that she goes into labor, Steven Soderbergh asking him if he would like to be in “the gayest movie of all time,” and Alec Baldwin publically tweeting his phone number.
Comedic actor and writer, Ken Marino, (Wet Hot American Summer, Burning Love) chats with Kevin about his interest for performing in college leading to a career in acting. Ken discusses being nominated for 2 Emmys in the same category, collaborating with his wife on writing projects, and how fantastic it is to play with his college buddies and call it work.
Musician Ben Folds sits down with Kevin to chat about his career in all aspects of making music. Ben discusses his first attempts as a child to pound out a pop hit on a piano his father "acquired," befriending and collaborating with iconic William Shatner, and accidentally writing an inappropriate Christmas song for The Grinch.
Actor and veteran improvisational comedian, Greg Proops, (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) sits down with Kevin to talk about his career and new comedy special Live from Musso & Frank’s. Proops also discusses performing for audiences in both the UK and US, his week spent on a Royal Caribbean comedy cruise, and munchkins who lie about their age.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, producer, director, and Oscar winning writer, Jim Rash (Community, The Descendants) to discuss the many hats he wears in the entertainment industry. Rash chats about hosting Sundance Channel's open panel showThe Writers' Room, his most memorable Dean Pelton outfits, and his loving tribute to Angelina's leg during his acceptance speech.
Join Kevin as he chats with author, James Leighton. Leighton broke into the literary world writing about what he loves, penning many books about soccer. Stepping out of his comfort zone, Leighton is now promoting his latest, Alligator Blood about the rise and fall of Daniel Tzvetkoff who many blame for the demise of online poker.
Join Kevin as he sits down with American movie icon and arguably the nicest man on the planet, Tom Hanks, as he discusses the many roles he plays in the film industry. Tom chats about the hectic press schedule for Forrest Gump leading him to write, direct, and star in his own film; how the role of Jimmy Dugan changed his acting choices; and his stance on Disneyland traditions.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian and actor Jon Daly, (Kroll Show, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Betas) as they discuss his sprawling comedy career. Jon chats about his beginnings at UCB, his childhood obsession with Garrison Keillor, and his imaginary friend in Fabio.
In this episode, join Kevin as he chats with acclaimed film editor, Mark Sanger (Gravity). Mark discusses some of his favorite well-edited moments from classic films, working alongside a doodling Tim Burton, and how to create a movie villain from the vastness of outer space.
Join Kevin as he sits down with television legend, Larry David (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm) as they chat about creating two of the most memorable sitcoms. Learn of Larry's disdain for the phrase "happy new year," how he warned Woody Allen that he is going to be a horrible leading man, and how one can quit their job on Friday to return on Monday like it never happened.
Join Kevin as he sits down with current Saturday Night Live cast member, Taran Killam. Not only does Taran give a detailed account of a week in the life of a SNL cast member, he also discusses how he avoided child actors syndrome, logging nearly 7,500 hours on Goldeneye for Nintendo 64, and how wanting more time off of school lead to an acting career.
Writer/Director/Actor/Comedian Michael Showalter shares all he can in an all too brief 2-hour window. He talks of the New York writer's life, how after 20 years he's finally be ready to sell just a piece of his soul to showbiz, and why men can be cat ladies too.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, Curtis Armstrong, (Revenge of the Nerds, New Girl) as they discuss his career spanning over 3 decades. Armstrong chats about not realizing he was creating a catchphrase in Risky Business, recognizing how similar he is to the character of Booger, and Bruce Willis throwing him his own parade.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, Nate Corddry, (Mom, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) as they discuss his career transitioning from the stage to screen. Nate chats about acting opposite a screaming Bill Murray, a high school football mascot nightmare, and meeting Paul Newman while in his underwear.
Join Kevin as he chats with comedian Jim Jefferies (Legit, Fully Functional) about his stand up career leading to him creating his own television series. Jim discusses how Eddie Murphy's Delirious made him wish he was black, comparing mothers with Carrie Fisher, and that the Aussies are taking over Hollywood.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actress, Anna Faris, (Mom, The House Bunny) as they discuss her hometown beginnings in theater leading to a thriving film career. Anna chats about Warren Beatty interrupting her Lost in Translation audition, filming at the Playboy Mansion leaving her with more questions than answers, and how there is no room for vanity in comedy.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian and actress, Jenny Slate (Kroll Show, Obvious Child) to discuss her transition from stand-up, to television, and now film. Jenny chats about the satisfaction of crossing tasks off a list, doing a scene with a possibly anti-semitic baby, and her hit single "Poop and Pee Are Husband and Wife."
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian Dom Irrera (Bob's Burgers) to discuss his career beginning with recalling the first joke he ever wrote. Dom chats about portraying an Italian Rabbi in Fiddler on the Roof, his awards being the only items to fly off the shelves during a recent earthquake, and being corrected by Bea Arthur at craft service.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian Jordan Peele (Key and Peele) as they discuss his start in sketch comedy lead to a critically acclaimed show on Comedy Central. Jordan chats about the art of being a chameleon, coming to the realization he and Key play a lot of drug dealers, and that Oprah is the oracle from the Matrix.
Join guest host Dana Gould as he chats with Kelly Carlin (The Green Room with Paul Provenza) about all you ever wanted to know about comedy writing. Kelly discusses the importance of "list humor," growing up surrounded by the business of show, and how she thought her dad was shrunk into her television set.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Matt Jones (Breaking Bad, Mom) as they discuss his acting career transcending a high school theater beginning to small screen success. Matt chats about gaining his signature voice while touring Europe with Boom Chicago, figure roller-skating to "Macho Duck," and jerks asking him if he has any meth to sell them.
Join guest host Paget Brewster and she sits down with her Thrilling Adventure Hour pal Marc Evan Jackson (The Kings of Summer, 22 Jump Street) as they cross examine one another's acting careers. Marc chats about hosting a NPR call in show that seldom had callers, playing piano with his cats, and his belief that improvisational skills are essential to life.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Adam DeVine (Workaholics, Pitch Perfect) while Adam explains how ignoring a phone call from Comedy Central for a month will warrant your own TV show. Adam chats about how as a teenager he would call into local radio stations as Chris Farley, his fascination with the Juggalo culture, and how he audition for Pitch Perfect by singing the theme from Family Matters.
Join guest host Samm Levine as he sits down with character actor John Carroll Lynch (Fargo Zodiac) as they trace the path from watching his brother perform in a high school production of Camelot to improvising with Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. John talks about carefully creating a character for the Coen Brothers the Minnesota 'Snowbate' inadvertently launching his film career and why most of the roles he reads for are named 'Frank'.
Join Kevin as he sits down with professional footballer turned actor, Vinnie Jones (Snatch, X-Men: The Last Stand) as they discuss both aspects of his career. Vinnie chats about filming his new television series in historical castles, he and Jason Statham firing tennis balls at paparazzi helicopters, and the fact that he is running out of people to beat up in movies.
Join guest host Paul Sheer as he and Todd Glass discuss Todd's comedic career. Todd chats about his teenage self opening for the legendary Patti LaBelle, genuinely enjoying his time on a reality series, and how his fellow comic friends felt the need to do bits while he was experiencing a heart attack.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Will Forte (Saturday Night Live Nebraska) as he discusses his career beginnings in television writing transcending onto the big screen. Will chats about his passion for singing James Ingram his lost SNL characters and his recent turn at becoming a dramatic actor.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comic and radio personality Jim Norton (Louie The Jim Norton Show) as they discuss the Anthony situation among other topics. Jim chats about the luxury of no boundaries on his Vice show the beauty of Chip's abysmal humor and how many S's one should use in 'STINKS!'
Join Kevin as he sits down with veteran comedian Bill Burr (You People Are All the Same) as they discuss his career in stand up comedy and acting. Bill chats about being in the comedy trenches writing bits while working in a dentist office and how stand up can be an 'out of body experience.'
Join Kevin as he sits down with sketch player turned actor Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live The Skeleton Twins) as they discuss his beginning PA distress blooming into an on camera career. Bill chats about the evolution of the Friars Club Roasts the humor behind smart people dealing with crazy people and how he was fired for spoiling Titanic for a sorority.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite Blades of Glory) as they discuss Jon's early passion to make movies lead to his career. Jon chats about having to be interviewed in character for a brief stint meeting Will Ferrell for the first time on an ice rink and the fact that a bronze statue of him exists is ridiculous.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor turned writer/director Alex Winter (Downloaded Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure) as he discusses his career moving from in front of the camera to behind. Alex chats about his start as a young Broadway actor working with classic film legends the tech nerd in him helping him produce digital effects films and the truth that Keanu was bummed he wasn't cast as Bill.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Craig Cackowski (Drunk History The Thrilling Adventure Hour) as they discuss his transition from drama to comedy. Craig chats about the lectures he received from Del Close on the hey day of improv comedy his first and only album Dance Music for Italian Rabbis and that simply having fun is most of the battle.
Kevin chats with filmmaker Mars Callahan include insights into what it took to set up his directorial debut which he wrote and starred in Poolhall Junkies. How his 10 year struggle became a reality after a single historically odd meeting with Christopher Walken. Plus Chazz Palminteri shows the real way to pay it forward and how Rod Steiger set the tone of the set.
Sit down with Kevin as he talks to comedian and actor Wayne Federman (New Girl Shameless) on how he made a career out of being in one scene of pretty much everything. Wayne chats about going on the road with Jimmy Fallon to prep him for late night what it would be like for Carson to do modern monologues and finally compiling decades worth of his stand up into The Chronicles of Federman.
Join Kevin as he sits down with the delightful actress and comedienne Kristen Schaal (Flight of the Conchords, Bob's Burgers) as she discusses growing up on a farm to transitioning into show business. Kristen chats about how useless the auditioning process is scoring the FOTC gig by being part of the HBO comedy festival she also does her best at punching up Kevin's act.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor and best selling author Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride Robin Hood Men in Tights) as they discuss his career and new book. Cary chats about his teenage self driving Roger Moore to set the fact that Fat Albert was his only connection to American pop culture and how Andre the Giant's fart mimics an earthquake.
Join Kevin as he sits down with six-time Emmy award winner Allison Janney (Mom The West Wing) as they discuss her immense talent. Allison chats about Meryl Streep giving her a facelift hanging out at The Mall of America to perfect an accent and the make-up job that is done on women's legs for talk shows.
Join Kevin as he sits down with writer director Jake Kasdan (Bad Teacher New Girl) as they discuss his career in film and television. Jake chats about the difficulty of casting the perfect geek how Jack Black possesses the grace of a ballet dancer and the wisdom bestowed upon him by Harold Ramis.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Joel Murray (Mad Men God Bless America) as they discuss his notable film and television career. Joel chats about improvising as Chris Farley drunk father psyching out Jeremy Piven at a final audition and how he believed that growing up with 8 equally funny siblings was the norm.
Join Kevin as he sits down with character actor Toby Huss (The Adventures of Pete & Pete Halt and Catch Fire) to discuss his career as a cavalcade of characters. Toby chats about landing his Seinfeld gig with a goofy dance how he gets lost in the art of doing voices and how smiling makes him look like a psycho.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian turned actor Harland Williams (Half Baked Dumb and Dumber) as he tries to determine is Harland is being sarcastic or not. Harland chats about wearing peanut butter on his feet on his first Letterman appearance perfecting the facial impression and how thankful he is to be part of so many cult classics.
Join Kevin as he sits down with radio personality Anthony Cumia (The Anthony Cumia Show) as they discuss all kinds of randomness. Anthony chats about firing guns with James Bond's Daniel Craig taunting the audience in line for The Tony Danza Show and how Andrew Dice Clay is the houseguest that will never leave.
Rainn Wilson celebrates playing in high school band learning some serious clowning in college insists the first video-on-the-ipod saved 'The Office' and that Matthew McConaughey worked out to hair metal on 'Sahara.'
Join Kevin as he chats with actor Sam Rockwell (Moon The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) as Sam discusses what actors and films inspired his creative choices for some of his most memorable characters other than his slick dance moves.
Join guest host Samm Levine as he chats with actor Jim O'Heir (Parks and Recreation) about Jim's humble radio personality beginning developing into a brilliant career as a character actor.
Kevin sits down with actress Lauren Collins (Degrassi The Next Generation) as they discuss her lifelong career. Lauren chats about beginning to act at 7 starring in Canada's premier teen drama and currently taking the industry into her own hands.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor Will Sasso (MADtv The Three Stooges). Laugh as the two gentlemen craft new celebrity impressions and discover what silliness Will created while anticipating work.
