Episode 944

Paul Reiser

Paul Reiser (Mad About You, My Two Dads, stand up) talks with Chris about how he got his start in comedy, the big comedy boom of the 80s and getting started as a sitcom actor. He talks about his time on Mad About You, coming up with new jokes and his show There’s….Johnny on Hulu!

Episode 943

Judd Apatow Returns

Judd Apatow returns to the podcast! He chats with Chris and Jonah about his friendship with the late Garry Shandling, going through Garry’s career and notes to make The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling and what his own writing process is like. Judd also talks about what he learned from Garry in life, how he...

Episode 942

John Boyega

John Boyega (Star Wars, Attack the Block) chats with Chris about all Chris’ Star Wars memorabilia, how he got into acting and going to theater school as a kid. John also talks about how he approaches different roles, dealing with negativity from fans and what to expect from Pacific Rim Uprising!

Episode 941

Eric Bana

Eric Bana (Munich, Troy, Chopper) talks with Chris about how he started his career in comedy, how he broke into the drama and action movie world and how actors can get stereotyped into one role. They also talks about what makes for a good comedy room, his love of working on old cars and his...

Episode 940

Chvrches and Matt Berninger of The National

Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty of Chvrches and Matt Berninger of The National chat with Chris and Jonah about being on tour, different music they personally enjoy and how bands evolve over the years. They also talk about Chvrches new album, collaborating on a song with Matt and what both their bands have coming up!

Episode 939

Peter Serafinowicz

Peter Serafinowicz (Shaun of the Dead, Look Around You) talks to Chris about doing the voice of Darth Maul, they do their best Batman impressions and they talk about what movies and shows have made them laugh the hardest. They also talk about early British comedies, Peter’s extensive career in comedy and his show The...

Episode 938

Robert Kirkman #4

Robert Kirkman returns to the podcast for a fourth time! He chats with Chris and Jonah about their favorite fast food, they ask Jonah about Hawaii and they talk about how they handle their busy schedules. Robert also talks about his new book series Oblivion Song, talks more on his fear of birds, they talk...

Episode 937

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo (Selma, Nightingale) talks to Chris about what they thought of Black Panther, how he felt getting the role of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Selma and what he sees as the differences of Britain and America. David also talks about the recent passing of his mother, how he defines his faith and his...

Episode 936

Duncan Jones Returns

Duncan Jones returns to the podcast! He talks to Chris and Jonah about how long it can take to make a movie, being a new father and Duncan talks about his love of making futuristic movies. He also talks about his experience making Warcraft, they talk about TV shows they are all watching and his...

Episode 935

Eli Roth Returns

Eli Roth (director, actor, writer, Hostel, Cabin Fever) is back on the podcast! He talks to Chris and Jonah about his new movie Death Wish, watching old scary movies and what horror movies Chris dislikes the most. They also talk about how important it is to spend your time doing what you really want to...

Episode 934

Jesse Plemons

Jesse Plemons (Friday Night Lights, Breaking Bad, Fargo) chats with Chris about growing up in a small town, how he decided to be an actor and auditioning for commercials back in the day. He also talks about realizing what his character in Breaking Bad was like, his time on Friday Night Lights and his upcoming...

Episode 933

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman (Black Swan, V for Vendetta) talks to Chris about her numerous roles over the years, playing characters with mental health problems and she talks about how being a mom has changed her perspective on life. She also talks about being vegan, what she thinks makes a great movie and her new film Annihilation!

Episode 932

John August

John August (writer, screenwriter) talks to Chris about his movie Go, how they met back in the day and how he develops characters. He also talks about the process of writing a movie and getting it made, he gives advice to aspiring writers and talks about is new novel “Arlo Finch in the Valley of...

Episode 931

Danai Gurira

Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead, Black Panther) chats with Chris about getting the role of Michonne on The Walking Dead, being a playwright and how she got into writing. She also talks about how she has shaped the character of Michonne, taking a clown class and getting the role of Okoye in Black Panther!

Episode 930

Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption, The Player) chats with Chris and Jonah about his first roles as an actor, how he started The Actors’ Gang and how he works as both an actor and a director. Tim also talks about balancing acting and his personal life, his new show Here and Now on HBO and...

Episode 929

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT THING

Times they are a-changing! But also a-staying the same. A-listen, won’t you??

Episode 928

Cress Williams

Cress Williams (Black Lightning, Grey’s Anatomy, Friday Night Lights) talks to Chris and Jonah about growing up in Orange County, deciding to get in better physical shape and how he got the role of Black Lightning. They also talk about the world of the CW superheroes, getting over addiction and they talk about the character...

Episode 927

Riki Lindhome

Riki Lindhome (Garfunkel and Oates, Another Period) talks with Chris about when she and Kate were on the podcast, how Garfunkel and Oates found fame with YouTube and how she and Kate have changed since the beginning of their duo. She also talks about coming up with the ideas for their songs, having insomnia and...

Episode 926

Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson (director, There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights) chats with Chris and Jonah about working with Daniel Day Lewis, getting involved with the Largo theater and how starting a family changed him. He also talks about his writing process, his experience directing different actors and his newest movie Phantom Thread!

Episode 925

Michael Rosenbaum

Michael Rosenbaum (Smallville, Guardians of the Galaxy II) chats with Chris about how he got into acting, where he and Chris met and recently starting a podcast. They also talk about being comfortable with who you are, Michael tells a story about auditioning and shaving his head for the role of Lex Luther!

Episode 924

Hostful 2017: Peaks and Valleys

It‚Äôs the end of the year hostful! Chris, Matt and Jonah talk about Matt’s insanely busy schedule, Jonah talks about the MST3K tour he did this past year and Jonah talks about his dad‚Äôs passing. They also talk about how the rest of their years were and what they think and hope is in store...

Episode 923

Bill Skarsgård

Bill Skarsgård (IT, Atomic Blond) talks about Sweden in the winter, being part of a family of actors and getting the role of Pennywise in IT. They also talk about how Swedish culture differs from America, how he feels about getting older and his new show Castle Rock!

Episode 922

Joe Kenda Returns

Joe Kenda (Homicide Hunter) returns to the Nerdist podcast! He and Chris talk about how would break the news to someone that a family member had passed away, statistics of murders and Joe talks about his interrogation techniques. He also talks about being married for 50 years, his show Homicide Hunter and his new book...

Episode 921

Seth Rogen #3

Seth Rogen returns to the Nerdist Podcast! He chats with Chris and Jonah about working into old age, the upcoming season 3 of Preacher and what projects Seth wants to do that he hasn’t done yet. Seth also talks about making The Disaster Artist, why people are so obsessed with The Room and the mystery...

Episode 920

Dana Gould and Janet Varney

Dana Gould and Janet Varney chat with Chris about how dolphins and whales would talk to each other, getting trick or treaters on Halloween and how Janet is a good singer but never sings. They also talk about their early days of comedy, meeting their heroes and the new season of Stan Against Evil!

Episode 919

Brian Regan Returns

Brian Regan returns to the Nerdist podcast! He and Chris talk about doing a first stand up show after a break, telling strangers you are a comedian and doing the same jokes too many times. They also talk about what it was like growing up for them, doing shows at colleges and his new Netflix...

Episode 918

Hari Kondabolu

Hari Kondabolu (comedian, The Problem with Apu) chats with Chris and Jonah about the importance of diversity in entertainment, how stereotypical characters impact viewers lives and what it was like for him to critique something that he loves. Hari also talks about realizing he wanted to be a comedian, how he got into stand up...

Episode 917

Keith Morrison

Keith Morrison (Dateline) talks to Chris about how he became a journalist, how they research and report stories and how it really is true that Canadians are all nice. Keith then tells stories about some of the craziest investigations he has done, stories about false convictions, what it’s like covering politics these days and the...

Episode 916

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead, Wolf of Wall Street) and Chris talk about why Jon chose to take the part on The Walking Dead, how Rick’s character has changed from season 1 and how he relates sports to acting. Jon also talks about studying acting in Russia, starting a family and playing The Punisher!

Episode 915

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix, Blackish) talks to Chris about doing comedic and dramatic acting, his time on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse and his love of sci-fi movies. They also talk about the state of America today, the importance of education and his new movie Last Flag Flying!

Episode 914

Bruce Campbell Returns

Bruce Campbell returns to the Nerdist podcast! He, Chris and Jonah talk about the recent fires, joke about their friend Jenkins and Bruce’s dream to own land in every state. Bruce also shares his theory on the JFK assassination, they talk about driving cross country and his book Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of...

Episode 913

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear (Little Miss Sunshine, As Good As It Gets) talks to Chris about his days on Talk Soup, how Greg went from cable to movies and spending his high school years abroad on a military base. They also talk about the time Greg was on The Larry Sanders Show with Tom Petty, being nominated...

Episode 912

Duffer Brothers

Matt and Ross Duffer (Stranger Things) talk to Chris about how marketing for season 1 has changed for season 2, not knowing if Stranger Things would be a hit and the making of Wayward Pines. They also talk about CG versus models, coming up with the individual characters and what to expect for season 2...

Episode 911

Taran Killam Returns

Taran Killam (SNL) returns to the Nerdist podcast! He and Chris come up with a reboot with Red Asphalt, they talk about their love of Disneyland and they compare which Hogwarts houses they are in. Taran also talks about his time on SNL, writing and directing his new movie Killing Gunther and moving back to...

Episode 910

Russell Brand

Russell Brand (comedian, actor) talks with Chris about being sober for so many years, getting married and how now having a family has changed his outlook on life. They also talk about political life in America and England right now, Russell talks about being self aware and his new book Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions!

Episode 909

Jason Blum

Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions) talks to Chris and Jonah about growing up in LA, how they were bullied as kids and reconnecting with their bullies as adults. Jason also talks about the politics of making horror films, how he got into it and his new movie Happy Death Day!

Episode 908

Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummingschats with Chris about how they both come up with jokes, how Whitney organized her home and how Marilyn Monroe compares to celebrities today. Whitney also asks Chris about married life and they talk about her new book I’m Fine…And Other Lies!

Episode 907

Ron Perlman #3

Ron Perlman returns to the Nerdist podcast! He and Chris talk about nicknames, the movie he worked on with Brando and knowing people who are close to death. Ron then tells the story of being roasted by Don Rickles, why he speaks up for things he think is important and the new season of his...

Episode 906

Deon Cole

Deon Cole (Blackish, Conan, comedian) talks to Chris about how he got into stand up, how they come up with joke ideas and how comedy has changed over the years. They also talk about the current trend of outrage, come up with a great show idea and talk about all the stuff Deon has going...

Episode 905

David X. Cohen

David X. Cohen (Futurama, Simpsons) talks about the roller coaster of working on Futurama, all the changes it has gone through during the years and some of the amazing voice actors he has worked with. Chris also talks about studying animation in school, how Homer Simpson’s character changed from the early days and how they...

Episode 904

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone talks to Chris about decluttering your home, playing board games and their favorite comedic actors. She also talks about her early days in comedy, volunteering at a retirement home and her book The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness!

Episode 902

Max Brooks Returns

Max Brooks returns to the Nerdist podcast! They talk about how Max‚Äôs dad likes to exchange dirty jokes with his Max’s son, listening to manual audio books and Chris teaches him how to use Twitter. They also talk about Max‚Äôs newest book Minecraft The Island, how he got the idea for the book and playing...

Episode 903

Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow Presents, RADIORAMA!

Jam City, TinyCo and Nerdist present: RADIORAMA, a brand new double-length podcast episode of Futurama! Created by the show’s original creator and writers, this 42-minute long episode is bringing you a long-awaited reunion of the Planet Express crewand a new Chris Hardwick voiced-character. Download the epic mobile game Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow TODAY and enjoy...

Episode 901

Tatiana Maslany (TWCH)

Tatiana Maslany joins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about Orphan Black, her new movie Strongerand more!

Episode 900

ID10T Hostful

It’s a nerdist hostful live from ID10T festival! Chris, Matt and Jonah are back to talk about what everyone has been up to, Matt talks about drinking too much caffeine and Jonah talks about MST3K. Chris also talks about planning the festival, Matt doesn’t know what Round Table Pizza is and they take some quemments!

Episode 899

Dominic Monaghan (TWCH)

Dominic Monaghan joins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about LOST, Lord of the Ringsmore!

Episode 898

Andrea Savage Returns

Andrea Savage returns to the Nerdist podcast! She and Chris talk about kids asking where babies come from, destination weddings and her daughter starting third grade. They also talk about her show I’m Sorry on TruTV, Andrea’s fantasy to have a bunch of dogs and they try to bring back their favorite bit!

Episode 897

Neil deGrasse Tyson (TWCH)

Neil deGrasse Tyson joins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about space, planet, his bookAstrophysics for People in a Hurry and more!

Episode 896

Michael Cudlitz

Michael Cudlitz (The Walking Dead, Southland) talks to Chris about being married for over 30 years, raising kids and how he got into acting. He also talks about working on 90210, his time on Southland and what it was like when he first got the part of Abraham on The Walking Dead!

Episode 895

Jaimie Alexander (TWCH)

Jaime Alexander joins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about Kyle XY, Blindspotand more!

Episode 894

Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson (comedian, Grandma’s Boy, Reno 911) talks to Chris about how he got into comedy when he was young, where Gay Robot came from and how he got involved with Adam Sandler. They also talk about how comedy has changed over the years, Nick tells stories of crazy things he did when he was...

Episode 893

Bryan Cranston (TWCH)

Bryan Cranstonjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about his book A Life in Parts, Breaking Bad and more!

Episode 892

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson (Twilight, Harry Potter) and Chris talk about doing press tours around the world, talking about the process of acting and the insecurities of being an actor. Robert then talks about being a big fan of watching movies, how he will get anxiety before starting a new film and his newest movie Good Time!

Episode 891

Jane Lynch (TWCH)

Jane Lynchjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk aboutHollywood Game Night, her early days of comedy and more!

Episode 890

James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek (Dawson’s Creek, Varsity Blues) talks to Chris about people asking questions about Dawson‚Äôs Creek a lot, what it‚Äôs like having four kids and how his life changed once he became a dad. The also talk about his Viceland show What Would Diplo Do?, how he got involved with the show and...

Episode 889

Al Gore

Former Vice President Al Gore chats with Chris aboutAn Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, why he felt it was important to make a sequel to his first film and their mutual love of Tennessee. They also talk about how the world of politics has changed over the years, being an advocate for the internet in...

Episode 888

Damon Lindelof (TWCH)

Damon Lindelof joins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about Lost, The Leftovers and more!

Episode 887

Aidy Bryant

Aidy Bryant(SNL,The Big Sick) chats with Chris about moving from Chicago to NY, the debate on the best pizza and what herSNLaudition was like. She also talks about what it was like to go from Second City to suddenly being on TV, dating someone who also works in comedy and doing a voice inDanger &...

Episode 886

Connie Britton (TWCH)

Connie Brittonjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk aboutFriday Night Lights, her new movie Beatriz at Dinner and more!

Episode 885

Jim Jefferies #3

Jim Jefferiesreturns to the Nerdist for a third time! He and Chris talk about his new showThe Jim Jefferies Show, comparing the 90’s to other decades and how he got Brad Pitt to be a weatherman on his tv show. He also talks about his parents getting older, funny stories about his son and he...

Episode 884

Tom Holland

Get ready for the friendly neighborhoodSpider-Man! TheMarvel Cinematic Universe’s new Spidey,Tom Holland, wasChris Hardwick’s guest on the latest installment of the Nerdist Podcast. And together, they’re spinning a web aboutSpider-Man: Homecoming. After sharing a funny story about the ’70sSpider-ManTV series, Tom was quick to admit that most of his in-costume scenes were filmed in a...

Episode 883

Andy Samberg #3

Andy Samberg returns to the Nerdist Podcast for the third time! He and Chris talk about all the toys Chris has in the studio, movies they have seen recently and how Andy really wants to be in a disaster movie. They also talk about how badly they want a third Bill and Ted movie, comedians...

Episode 882

Trey Parker

Trey Parker (South Park) talks to Chris about working onDespicable Me 3and what it was like to work on a movie just as an actor. Trey also talks about being a D&Dfan, what inspired both their video games and what they are thinking for the next season ofSouth Park!

Episode 881

Will Ferrell Returns

Will Ferrell returns to the Nerdist podcast! Will and Chris talk about bad imitations of actors, his work with Funny or Die andbeing a parent. Will also talks about performing on stage rather than movies and he talks about his new movieThe House!

Episode 880

Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright(Shaun of the Dead,Hot Fuzz) talks to Chris about packing too much for trips, eating weed brownies before a flight and how charming yet gross pubs can be. They then talk about how the pacing of films has changed over the years, getting his start in directing and his new movieBaby Driver!

Episode 879

Sofia Coppola

Sofia Coppola (director,Lost in Translation,The Virgin Suicides) chats with Chris about all the different aspects of filmmaking, adapting from book to movie and being a mother to two girls. They also talk about how the Coppolas all have a strong artistic gene, how she got Bill Murray to act in Lost in Translation and the...

Episode 878

Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon

Kumail NanjianiandEmily V. Gordonare on the Nerdist podcast! They talk about their movieThe Big Sick, talking private details of their lives with strangers and how the movie has shed light on Still’s Disease. They talk about writing the movie and how it differed from their real experiences, Kumail talks about dealing with anti-Muslim rhetoric and...

Episode 877

T.J. Miller #3

T.J. Miller(Silicon Valley,Deadpool,Cashing in with T.J. Millerpodcast) chats with Chris about how he deals with anxiety, the ways they both cope with being so busy and why he is choosing to spend more time on stand-up and with his wife. T.J. also talks abouthow he chooses his projects,they speculate why people believe things that aren’t...

Episode 876

Orange Is The New Black (TWCH)

Taylor Schilling,Uzo Aduba,Danielle Brooks, andTaryn Manning of Orange is the New Blackjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about their newest season!

Episode 875

Wayne Coyne

Wayne Coyne(The Flaming Lips) talks to Chris about collecting toys, how The Flaming Lips created their unique sound and persona and they talk about trying new foods and drinks. Wayne also talks about working at Long John Silvers, the importance trying new things in music and their upcoming tour to promote their new albumOczy Mlody!

Episode 874

Bill Burr #3

Bill Burrreturns to the Nerdist for a third time! He and Chris talk about how his baby daughter is super chill, the stresses of going out in public and encountering trolls on the internet. They also talk about people’s obsession withScarface, their favorite stand up comedians right now and the new season ofF is for...

Episode 873

Jordan Peele (TWCH)

Jordan Peelejoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about Get Outand more! Make sure to watchTalking with Chris HardwickSunday nights at 11pm on AMC or onamc.com/talking!

Episode 872

Michael Fassbender and Danny McBride

Michael Fassbender (X-Men,Inglorious Basterds) and Danny McBride (Eastbound and Down,Pineapple Express) talk with Chris about doing jokes on set, adding improv into scenes and how they got into acting. Michael also talks about racing cars,Danny talks about hisHalloweenmovie he is writingand they talk aboutAlien: Covenant!

Episode 871

Charlie Hunnam (TWCH)

Charlie Hunnamjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about King Arthur: Legend of the Swordand more! Make sure to watchTalking with Chris HardwickSunday nights at 11pm on AMC or onamc.com/talking!

Episode 870

Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie (director,Snatch,Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) chats with Chris about people’s decision to be sober, the importance of being true to yourselfand not holding yourself back. They also talk aboutKing Arthur: Legend of the Swordand where the inspiration came from for how Guy wanted to tell the story!

Episode 869

James Corden (TWCH)

James Cordenjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk aboutThe Late Late Show and more! Make sure to watchTalking with Chris HardwickSunday nights at 11pm on AMC or onamc.com/talking!

Episode 868

Michelle Monaghan (TWCH)

Michelle Monaghan joins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about the new season of The Pathand more! Make sure to watchTalking with Chris HardwickSunday nights at 11pm on AMC or onamc.com/talking!

Episode 867

Dave Gahan

Dave Gahan (Depeche Mode) talks to Chris andApril Richardsonabout doing early morning radio, when he knew he wanted to be a musician and growing up in England. He also talks aboutmeeting his father for the first time, bands he was in before Depeche Mode andDepeche Mode’s upcoming tour!

Episode 866

Silicon Valley (TWCH)

Thomas Middleditch, Martin Starr and Zach Woodsjoin Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the extendedtalk about the upcoming season of Silicon Valleyand more! Make sure to watchTalking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or onamc.com/talking!

Episode 865

Doree Shafrir

Doree Shafrir(author, journalist, Matt’s wife) talks to Chris and Matt about how she and Matt met, how she never skipped school as a kid and getting her job at Buzzfeed. They also talk about the culture of click bait, life on the internet and her bookStartup: A Novel. And Doree and Matt talk about their...

Episode 864

Elijah Wood (TWCH)

Elijah Woodjoins Chris on AMC’sTalking with Chris Hardwickfor the uneditedtalk about hisnew movieI Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymoreand more! Make sure to watchTalking with Chris Hardwick Sunday nights at 11pm on AMC or onamc.com/talking!

Episode 863

Steve Carlin

Steve Carlin (SoftBank Robotics) talks about the science of advertising and store lay outs, teaching robots emotions andPepper The Robot. They then talk about the technical issues of building robots, the differences between AR and VR and how robots are evolving!

Episode 862

Allison Williams

Allison Williams (Girls) talks to Chris and Matt about hating green tea, why people have foot fetishes, and being bullied in middle school. She also talks about adding her own personality to her character of Marnie onGirls, her love of the news and her role inGet Out!

Episode 861

Brandon Routh

Brandon Routh(Legends of Tomorrow,Superman Returns) talks to Chris about clean coffee, Chris’ inability to have caffeine and how changing your diet can change your life. Brandon also talks about his childhood, auditioning for Superman and playing the role of Ray Palmer/The Atom!

Episode 860

Dax Shepard Returns

Dax Shepardreturns to the Nerdist podcast! He and Chris talk about water beds, the time Dax beat up his older brother and collecting old toys from their childhoods. They then talk about earth being a simulation, what biographies Dax has read and his new movieCHiPS!

Episode 859

Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle (director,Slumdog Millionaire,Trainspotting) talks to Chris about avoiding spoilers in movies, the artistic aspect of all his films and makingTrainspottingwhen he was younger. He then talks aboutT2 Trainspotting, evolving the film’scharacters and how he wants to make a musical one day!

Episode 858

Ben Acker and Ben Blacker Return

Ben AckerandBen Blacker(writers,Thrilling Adventure Hour,The Writers Panel) talk about being a writing duo, how to be a successful writer in entertainment and Acker makes Chris do some math. They also talk about their favorite shows, getting angry at tv show endings and their new bookStar Wars: Join the Resistance. And they take some “calls”!

Episode 857

Sidekick with Matt Mira

It’s an extra special hostful episode! Chris and Jonah recently joined Matt on his show Sidekick with Matt Mira onAlpha, and here it is as a podcast! Jonah talks to Matt about his punk band days past, Chris showcases some questionable Snapchat cat art and they compete to see how well they really know Matt!

Episode 856

Catherine O’Hara

Catherine O’Hara (Home Alone,SCTV,Best in Show)talks to Chris about the early days of Second City, being a woman in improv and the time Lucille Ball saw her

Episode 855

Jordan Peele

Jordan Peele(Key and Peele,Keanu) talks with Chris about their mutual love of old horror films, collecting pop culture memorabilia and where the idea forGet Outcame from. He also talks about the racial perspective of the movie, how race hasformed his creativity and how Key and Peele become such a popular show!

Episode 854

Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham(Girls,Tiny Furniture) talks with Chris about people raising squirrels, her grandmother dying when she was young and her obsession withSingled Out. They also talk about sobriety, their thoughts on religion and the final season ofGirls!

Episode 853

Pete Holmes Returns

Pete Holmes(comedian,You Made It Weird podcast) chats with Chris and Matt about how Pete really wants to believe in ghosts, his new showCrashingon HBO and their love ofShark Tank. Pete also talks about his divorce, how it changed his comedy and how he has grown as a person and a comic!

Episode 852

Alan Tudyk

Alan Tudyk(Firefly,Rogue One) chats with Chris about a sitcom they did years ago, how his career has grown over the years and he brings Chris someStar Warspopcorn. They also talk about his showCon Man, coming up with the character of K-2SO inRogue Oneand he talks about his new showPowerless!

Episode 851

Keanu Reeves Returns

Keanu Reeves returns to the Nerdist! He and Chris talk about what press days are like, how he got into riding motorcycles and they talk aboutJohn Wick: Chapter 2. They also talk about the character of John Wick, Keanu talks about his extensive fight training for the movies and how he chooses the movies he...

Episode 850

Chilly Gonzales

Chilly Gonzales(musician) chats with Chris about how music is abstract, how he chooses what to play and they get deep into music theory. He also talks about the history of the piano, his dream to change classical music and he plays some songs!

Episode 849

SF Sketchfest with Nathan Fillion

It’s the Nerdist Podcast live from SF Sketchfest at the Curran Theatre!Nathan Fillionjoins Chris, Matt and Jonah to talk about people recognizing him from Firefly, Matt talks about what he wants to name his kid and they talk about the newestFast and Furiousmovie trailer. And of course they take some quemments from the audience!

Episode 848

Louie Anderson

Louie Anderson(stand-up,Life with Louie) talks with Chris about starting out his career in comedy, thecomedy scene in Minnesotaand they debate the best place in the line up to perform at a stand up show. He also talks about working with so many legendary comedians over the years, Chris talks about some advice Louie gave him...

Episode 847

Mark Hamill Returns

Mark Hamill(Star Wars) returns to the Nerdist Podcast! He and Chris talk about becoming a collector, where he would go to find toys, comic books and more and and what they each like to collect. They also talk about how Luke Skywalker was relatable, collecting Luke Skywalker memorabilia and Mark’s new showPop Culture Queston Comic...

Episode 846

Metallica Returns

James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett fromMetallicareturn to the Nerdist! They talk with Chris about ways to keep pizza warm while playing shows, how their kids feel about them being rock stars and playing shows as they get older. They also talk about their new albumHardwired…To Self-Destruct, how they come up with new songs and new...

Episode 845

2016: The Year of No Chill

It’s somehostful goodness to celebrate the end of the year! Chris, Matt and Jonah choose their favorite Simpsons season, Jonah talks about movies he saw recently and Matt STILL loves The Dave Matthews Band. Matt talks about he and Doree’s experience with IVF, Jonah talks aboutMystery Science TheaterandHidden Americaand they reflect on 2016 and talk...