The Nerdist
By Chris Hardwick
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Description
I am Chris Hardwick. I am on TV a lot and have a blog at nerdist.com. This podcast is basically just me talking about stuff and things with my two nerdy friends Jonah Ray and Matt Mira, and usually someone more famous than all of us. Occasionally we swear because that is fun. I hope you like it, but if you don't I'm sure you will not hesitate to unfurl your rage in the 'reviews' section because that's how the Internet works.
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ExplicitElvira, Mistress of the Dark | Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark) chats with Chris about weird dreams, the time she went on a date with Elvis and she tells stories about her early days on the road. She also talks about an accident she endured as a kid, where the... | 10/31/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDakota Fanning | Dakota Fanning (I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, Coraline) talks to Chris about what it was like starting acting at such a young age, how she manages such a busy schedule and what it’s like spending so much time on movie sets. Dakota also talks... | 10/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitElijah Wood and Samuel Barnett | Elijah Wood and Samuel Barnett chat with Chris about matte vs shiny iPhones, their new show Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and Sam talks about the difference between British and American auditions. Elijah talks... | 10/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRick Astley | Rick Astley (musician) chats with Chris about returning to music after retiring for a few years, starting out in music at such a young age and he talks about driving across the US. Rick then talks about his quick rise to success, how Rickrolling... | 10/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNorm Macdonald | Norm Macdonald (SNL, The Norm Show, stand up) talks with Chris about their favorite late night shows, they tell horror stories of network testing and Norm talks about his Larry King impression. Norm then talks about offensive jokes, what it... | 10/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGale Anne Hurd | Gale Anne Hurd (producer, The Terminator, The Walking Dead) talks to Chris about getting her start as a producer in the 70s, working for Roger Corman and what exactly a producer does. They then talk about working... | 10/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSarah Jessica Parker | Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex and the City) chats with Chris about growing up without television, her time on Square Pegs and her character in L.A. Story. Sarah Jessica then talks about how she felt when she first got the part of... | 10/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive at SDCC with Joel Hodgson and Bruce Campbell | It's the second show from SDCC 2016! First, Joel Hodgson chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about re-booting Mystery Science Theater, Jonah cries out of joy and Matt talks about his low sperm count. Then Bruce Campbell joins to... | 9/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNeil deGrasse Tyson #4 | Neil deGrasse Tyson (astrophysicist, StarTalk) returns to the Nerdist for a fourth time! He and Chris talk about Chris’ appearances on Star Talk, the relationship through art and science and Chris has the idea to bring wrestling to the... | 9/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJohn Stamos | John Stamos (Full House, Grandfathered) chats with Chris about their love of Disneyland, their mutual friend Bob Saget and his time on General Hospital. They also talk about Chris recently getting married, how John ages so well and his role... | 9/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitColman Domingo | Colman Domingo (Fear the Walking Dead) chats with Chris about being on Fear the Walking Dead, the backstory to his character on the show and how he loves to engage with his fans. They also talk about the play Colman is directing at... | 9/8/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMax Brooks | Max Brooks (author, World War Z) talks to Chris, Matt and Jonah about his book World War Z, growing up in L.A. in the 80s, and what his father Mel’s daily routine is. They then get into a deep conversation about world politics, how science... | 8/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSummer Ash | Summer Ash (astrophysicist) chats with Chris and Matt about the Juno mission to Jupiter, what science is looking to learn about Jupiter and how scientists are portrayed in movies and TV. They then talk about ways to get kids into science earlier,... | 8/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBilly West #3 | Billy West (voice actor, Futurama) returns to the podcast for a third time! He talks to Chris about the time he and Maurice LaMarche improvised as Stimpy and The Brain, how to manipulate your mouth to do sound effects and his time on... | 8/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSeth Rogen Returns | Seth Rogen (Freaks and Geeks, Knocked Up, Superbad) returns to the Nerdist to chat with Chris and Matt about doing improv in high school with Nathan Fielder, why Canadians are good with American comedy and coming up with the idea... | 8/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Marriage Refs | It's some Hostful goodness! Matt and Jonah talk about what they did for their birthdays, Jonah talked about trying a sensory deprivation tank and Chris doesn't eat pizza anymore. Chris talks about his upcoming wedding, Matt and Jonah give him some... | 8/9/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMike Birbiglia #4 | Mike Birbiglia (comedian, director, Sleepwalk with Me) returns to the Nerdist for a fourth time! He talks to Chris and Jonah about being successful in stand up comedy, how Madison Square Garden sucks for comedy, and what makes a great comedy... | 8/4/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive from SDCC 2016 with Tatiana Maslany, Danny McBride, Walton Goggins and Jody Hill | It's the first show from SDCC 2016 at the Balboa Theater! First Tatiana Maslany talks to Chris, Matt and Jonah about being on Orphan Black, what shows she likes and she takes some questions from the audience. Then Danny... | 7/27/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitButch Vig | Butch Vig (legendary music producer, Garbage) chats with Chris and Matt about his lifetime in music, growing up in Wisconsin and what is was like working on so many famous albums. He then talks about working with Nirvana, playing in Garbage and... | 7/23/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Dini | Paul Dini (comic book writer, animator) chats with Chris and Matt about his early days at Filmation, starting his career in animation, and how the '90s were such a renaissance for animation. They then talk about his time on Batman: The... | 7/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Schwimmer | David Schwimmer (Friends, Madagascar) talks with Chris about working in the theater, being part of such a huge cultural phenomenon and jobs he had before he made it as an actor. He also talked about not letting his fame as Ross Geller get to his head,... | 7/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDana Carvey | Dana Carvey (Wayne’s World, Saturday Night Live, The Dana Carvey Show) chats with Chris and Matt about their ancestral histories; Dana does some impressions and he remembers being on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Dana then talks... | 7/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHakeem Oluseyi | Hakeem Oluseyi (astrophysicist) talks to Chris about how he got his start in science, hosting science shows on TV, and how they are finding ways to travel through space faster. They then talk about how diverse the universe is, how he went from... | 6/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMaria Bamford #3 | Maria Bamford returns to the podcast for a third time! She chats with Chris about getting married recently, how she and her husband make it work and struggles with mental illness. She also talks about her new show Lady Dynamite, how the... | 6/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Bicycle Thief | Enjoy some hostful goodness this week! The guys talk about the new podcast studio, how Jonah messed up a gift he gave to Chris a while back and Jonah talks about Hidden America coming out. Matt tells the story of his bike being stolen, Jonah and Matt... | 6/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChuck Lorre and Mayim Bialik | Chuck Lorre and Mayim Bialik talk to Chris and Matt about how Chuck got his start in television, Mayim’s career in science and television and Chuck’s time working as a musician. They then talk about Chuck writing the Teenage Mutant Ninja... | 6/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRobert Kirkman #3 | Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) returns to the Nerdist for a third time! He talks with Chris and Matt about the backlash over the end of the recent season of The Walking Dead, they speculate who Negan did kill and how Robert never expected... | 6/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDuncan Jones | Duncan Jones (director, Moon, Warcraft) chats with Chris about how the physical world of Warcraft came alive, what he learned by going to film school and the time he did a commercial for the UK Singled Out. They also talk... | 5/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHappiness Period | It’s another hostful! Jonah talks about his recent trip to New York, Chris asks Jonah how he is feeling since his recent physical and Chris talks about meeting Kelsey Grammer and Tim Cook. They then get in a debate about self-driving cars, they talk... | 5/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitColin Farrell | Colin Farrell (In Bruges, Minority Report, Phone Booth) chats with Chris about his character in his newest movie The Lobster, working with director Yorgos Lanthimos and how he thinks he is perceived as an actor and a person. Then they talk about... | 5/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAnthony Mackie | Anthony Mackie (Avengers, The Hurt Locker) talks to Chris and Matt about the Marvel universe and how much they all loved Captain America: Civil War, and Anthony and Matt debate over the New England Patriots. They then decide who would be... | 5/18/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJodie Foster | Jodie Foster (Silence of the Lambs, Contact, Panic Room) talks to Chris about growing up an actress, her role in Taxi Driver as a teenager and how she made sure to be responsible. She also talks about the differences between acting and directing, her... | 5/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRob Reiner | Rob Reiner (This Is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride) talks to Chris and Matt about working with so many comedy legends, his time writing on The Smother Brothers and he tells a few stories of his father's... | 5/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNikolaj Coster-Waldau | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones, Oblivion) talks to Chris and Matt about what shows he watched growing up in Denmark, how the rest of the world views Americans and Matt won’t stop talking about the new Shake Shack in Hollywood. Nikolaj... | 4/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChris Hemsworth and Jessica Chastain | Chris Hemsworth and Jessica Chastain talk to Chris about the weird questions that every interviewer asks, Hemsworth talks about all the deadly creatures in Australia and they talk about learning their family ancestries. They also talk... | 4/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJudd Apatow Returns | Judd Apatow (director, 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up) returns to the Nerdist to chat with Chris, Matt and Jonah about what makes a successful movie in today's society, how comedy movies have changed since the 80's and what is was like... | 4/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSir Patrick Stewart #3 | Sir Patrick Stewart just can't get enough of the Nerdist Podcast! He talks to Chris and Matt about how the knighting process works, filming his second season of Blunt Talk and his first job writing for a newspaper. He then talks about... | 4/14/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGary Oldman | Gary Oldman (Batman series, The Professional, Sid and Nancy) chats with Chris about the highs and lows of being an actor, how he does not want to act in films he directs and being reunited with Kevin Costner for their new film Criminal.... | 4/12/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSam Rockwell | Sam Rockwell (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Moon, Galaxy Quest) talks with Chris about growing up in San Francisco, the sequel to Galaxy Quest that almost happened and what they would say on Bill Murray’s voicemail. They also talk about... | 4/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSharlto Copley | Sharlto Copley (District 9, Elysium) chats with Chris about the trailer for Hardcore Henry, crowd funding the movie and how he became an actor in South Africa. They also talk about how Sharlto came up with his character in Hardcore... | 3/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJack Dorsey, Ev Williams and Biz Stone | Chris moderated a Periscope conversation with the founders of Twitter for the 10th anniversary up in San Francisco! He talks to Jack Dorsey, Ev Williams and Biz Stone about the idea behind Twitter, how it has changed the... | 3/26/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitReggie Watts | Reggie Watts (musician, comedian, The Late Late Show) chats with Chris about his job on The Late Late Show, eating too many THC edibles and their personal experiences getting high. They also talk about their time on tour together, when Reggie... | 3/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMelissa Rauch | Melissa Rauch (The Big Bang Theory, True Blood) talks with Chris and Matt about her days doing stand up, playing the Gersberms girl in the video for Hard 'n Phirm and how crazy it was working with Muppets. She also talks about training... | 3/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIggy Pop and Josh Homme | Iggy Pop (musician, The Stooges) and Josh Homme (musician, Queens of the Stone Age) talk with Chris and Matt about what it's like to be a rock legend, Iggy posing nude for an art class and farting on tour! They also talk about how Iggy got... | 3/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJ.J. Abrams and Dan Trachtenberg | J.J. Abrams (Bad Robot, Lost, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Dan Trachtenberg (Portal: No Escape, The Totally Rad Show) chat with Chris about the first computers they had as kids, how 10 Cloverfield Lane came to be and... | 3/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanSally Field and Michael Showalter | Sally Field (Forrest Gump, Mrs. Doubtfire) and Michael Showalter (Stella, Wet Hot American Summer) chat with Chris and Matt about the time Sally and Chris snuck off a plane in LAX, casting Sally in Michael’s movie Hello, My Name... | 3/7/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAngela Bassett | Angela Bassett (Boyz N the Hood, What’s Love Got To Do With It, American Horror Story) talks with Chris and Matt about her extensive acting career, working with great directors, and being married to Courtney B. Vance. She also talks... | 3/1/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitItalian Belly Laugh | It’s another hostful! Jonah got his first physical in 15 years, the Mira Method returns and Jonah had a dream about The Rock. They talk about their love of Kids in the Hall, Chris is pissed he didn’t get any recognition for an... | 2/24/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCraig Ferguson Returns | Craig Ferguson (The Late Late Show, Join or Die) is back on the podcast! He talks with Chris and Matt about how quickly 10 years went by on The Late Late Show, his new show Join or Die on the History Channel and... | 2/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPuttin' On The Ritz | It’s some hostful goodness! Chris, Matt and Jonah catch up with what they have been doing lately, and they talk about getting free movie posters when they were kids and watching old Simpsons episodes on the FX app. Jonah then... | 2/10/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJosh Brolin | Josh Brolin (The Goonies, No Country For Old Men) is on the podcast! He asks Chris and Matt to explain to him what a podcast actually is, talks about being asked what it was like to slap George Clooney in Hail, Caesar, and having salt blown... | 2/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNoel Fielding | Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh) chats with Chris about his upcoming US tour in March, his obsession with old Hollywood and how The Mighty Boosh shares a kinship with the Marx Brothers! They also discuss the evolution of The... | 2/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Duchovny | David Duchovny (The X-Files, Californication) talks with Chris and Matt about the early days of The X-Files, a theory that Mulder was the one really doing Red Shoe Diaries and his character on Californication. David also... | 1/25/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWill Sasso | Will Sasso (MADtv, Ten Minute Podcast) chats with Chris and special guest co-host April Richardson about being flagged on Instagram, what he has been up to lately and his time on MADtv. They also talk about The Three Stooges,... | 1/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSamantha Bee | Samantha Bee (The Daily Show) chats with Chris about her interviews on The Daily Show, where the idea for her new show Full Frontal came from and her new scripted show The Detour. They also talk about married couples sleeping... | 1/11/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJason Alexander | Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) talks to Chris and Matt about his son’s comedy duo, how he got his start acting and what he thought of Seinfeld when it first started. He also talks about being typecasted as George Costanza, doing live... | 1/5/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit2015 Wrap-Up Hostful Fun Time | It's an end of the year hostful! Chris, Matt and Jonah talk about everything that happened to them in 2015 and what they are looking forward to next year! | 12/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoe Kenda | Lt. Joe Kenda (Homicide Hunter) talks to Chris about his time as a lieutenant, the awful crimes he dealt with and dealing with PTSD. He also talks about what made him decide to retire, starting his show Homicide Hunter and how it has... | 12/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSteve Aoki | DJ Steve Aoki talks about what music means to him, how electronic music became so popular, and how he creates new songs. He also talks about touring all over the world, work he does with charity, and why everyone should just go out and make... | 12/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTim Roth | Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight) chats with Chris and Matt about The Hateful Eight panel at SDCC, working with Tarantino again and how amazing the entire cast was. They also talk about the many movies Tim has worked... | 12/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDomhnall Gleeson | Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina, Black Mirror, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) chats with Chris and Matt about spoiling all the movies he has been in, filming Ex Machina, and how surreal it was being in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He also talks... | 12/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitQuentin Tarantino | Quentin Tarantino (director, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill) chats with Chris and Matt about going to Comic-Con back in the day, what movies inspired him as a kid and how he turns everything he reads and sees into a movie in his head. He also... | 12/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAlex Winter Returns | Alex Winter (Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, director) returns to the Nerdist to chat with Chris and Matt about his experience doing a TED Talk, what their favorite TED Talks are, and to tease a little bit about Bill and Ted 3. He... | 12/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKathleen Kennedy | Kathleen Kennedy (producer, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, so much more) talks to Chris about how she went from a director's assistant to producer, working on her first film and what she has learned from all the films she worked on.... | 12/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBill Burr Returns | Bill Burr (comedian, Breaking Bad, Monday Morning Podcast) talks with Chris and Matt about a proper Boston accent, he argues with Matt about the New England Patriots and explains why he doesn’t understand Star Wars. He also talks about... | 12/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSilversun Pickups | Silversun Pickups chat with Chris and Kyle about life on the road, meeting their heroes and life back in LA. They also talk about their newest album Better Nature and they play three songs for the podcast! | 12/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Spade | David Spade (SNL, Tommy Boy) talks with Chris and Matt about Chris' time on Singled Out, doing college gigs, and getting the part on SNL. He also tells some funny stories from his time at SNL, his friendship with Chris Farley, going... | 12/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitFred Savage | Fred Savage (The Wonder Years, The Grinder, director) talks about his choice to return to acting with The Grinder, they talk about Rob Lowe and what his childhood was like. He also talks about how he moved to directing, they re-cast who... | 12/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAllison Tolman | Alison Tolman (Fargo, Krampus) talks with Chris and Matt about auditioning for sketch shows, who is in Krampus and how they don’t know anything about sports. They also talk about Matt getting into an argument at Target, how to... | 12/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKelly Carlin | Kelly Carlin (author, podcaster) chats with Chris and Matt about her new book A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up With George, how her story went from a one woman show to book and what life actually was like for her as a kid. They also... | 12/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMichael Shannon | Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire, Man of Steel, The Iceman) talks with Chris and Matt about using a flip phone, the numerous roles he has played and life as General Zod. They also talk about bad experiences on planes, Dungeons and Dragons and all the... | 11/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDaniel Radcliffe | Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter series) returns to the Nerdist to talk about his love of @midnight, how he is lucky to work with such great people and getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! They also talk about growing... | 11/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJon Ronson | Jon Ronson (author, So You’ve Been Publicy Shamed) chats with Chris about why today’s society loves to publicly shame people, how shaming differs between men and women, the importance of knowing all the facts before forming... | 11/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEvan Peters | Evan Peters (X-Men, American Horror Story) talks with Chris and Matt about moving to LA to become an actor, his roles on American Horror Story and how the writers come up with all the crazy ideas for the show. They also talk about his... | 11/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDaniel Craig | Daniel Craig (James Bond series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) chats with Chris and Matt about Matt's obsession with the James Bond clothes, TV shows in Britain and how felt when he first took the role of James Bond. They also talk about... | 11/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJustin Theroux | Justin Theroux (writer/actor, The Leftovers, Tropic Thunder) talks to Chris and Matt about writing Tropic Thunder, the differences of writing and acting and how he figured out his career when he was young. He also talks about coming up with ideas... | 11/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitStephen Moyer | Stephen Moyer (True Blood, The Bastard Exectutioner) chats with Chris and Matt about life during True Blood, marrying his co-star Anna Paquin and he reads a book in his impression of a Welsh accent. He also talks about his experience doing... | 11/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPunch Brothers | Punch Brothers chat with Chris about playing the Greek Theater, taking care of themselves while on tour and how bluegrass music can be defined. They also talk about how the band was founded, making their band different from a... | 11/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEmily V. Gordon | Emily Gordon (The Indoor Kids, The Meltdown) chats with Chris and Matt about how she went from being a therapist to working in comedy, her time at the NerdMelt theater and the importance of being organized. They also talk about... | 11/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNick Hornby | Nick Hornby (author, High Fidelity, About A Boy) talks with Chris and Matt about the differences between America and Britain, Matt's obsession with James Bond and what inspires his writing. He also talks about his love for jigsaw puzzles,... | 11/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNeko Case Returns | Neko Case (musician, The New Pornographers) is back on the podcast! She talks about wanting to get so famous she can own a race car, they talk a lot about caviar and what she grows in her her garden back at home. They also talk about the... | 11/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEmily Kinney | Emily Kinney (The Walking Dead, Masters of Sex, musician) talks with Chris about life after The Walking Dead, how people dealt with her departure from the show and what she has been up to since. She also talks about starting her music career, her... | 11/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBruce Campbell | Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, Burn Notice) talks with Chris about what living in Miami is like, tells Chris some stories of meeting his favorite celebrities and his friendship with Sam Raimi. They also talk about his new... | 10/31/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRon Howard and Brian Grazer | Ron Howard and Brian Grazer talk with Chris about where the idea for their show Breakthrough came from, what topics will be featured on the show, and how Ron is such a normal guy after working in entertainment for so long.... | 10/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDirk Ahlborn and Bibop Gresta | Dirk Ahlborn and Bibop Gresta talk with Chris and Matt about their work on the HyperLoop, how it would work and how they are making it a reality. They also talk about how the HyperLoop could change transportation, how they are testing... | 10/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Goyer | Writer/Producer David Goyer (Batman Begins, Dark Knight Rises, Blade) talks with Chris and Matt about making the movie Blade, coming to Hollywood as a young writer and making smart decisions when choosing jobs. He also talks a lot... | 10/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKirsten Dunst | Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man, Bring It On, Fargo) chats with Chris about living in the valley, what music she likes to listen to and what is was like being a child actor. She also talks about what she likes to do in her free time, upcoming projects... | 10/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJonathan Kite | Jonathan Kite (2 Broke Girls, comedian) talks with Chris about their horror days of working in retail, how important mens' underwear can be and Jonathan's recent trip to do stand up in China. They also talk about their favorites 80's comedians... | 10/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMark-Paul Gosselaar | Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Saved By The Bell, Franklin and Bash) chats with Chris and special guest co-host April Richardson about why moths eat sweaters, how they all keep healthy and fit and whether he is internet-y. They also talk about... | 10/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitColin Hanks Returns | Colin Hanks (Dexter, Fargo, Orange County) returns to the Nerdist after several years! He talks about how he got into documentary filmmaking, what inspired him to make the Tower Records documentary, All Things Must Pass, and how he went... | 10/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrett Gelman | Brett Gelman (Gelmania, Eagleheart, comedian) chats with Chris and Matt about social issues facing the world today, things he has experienced being in a bi-racial couple, and how he chooses the jobs he takes. They also talk about the importance... | 10/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJack Black | Jack Black returns to the Nerdist! He chats with Chris and Matt about their favorite tv shows, Jack gives them a few riddles and they talk about deciding to get married. They also talk about Festival Supreme and Jack's role of R.L. Stine... | 10/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTwo Weeks | It’s some mid-week hostful goodness! Matt talks about his upcoming wedding, Chris tells the story of how he proposed to Lydia and Jonah gives some sage marriage advice! | 10/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam F. Goldberg | Adam Goldberg (creator of The Goldbergs) chats with Chris and Matt about how his childhood inspired the TV show, they reminisce about what they loved from the 80's and Adam's pitch for a remake of Weird Science. They also talk about... | 10/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Bettany | Paul Bettany (Avengers, Iron Man, A Beautiful Mind) gives Chris advice on married life, talks about how it was going from JARVIS to Vision in the Marvel movies, and previews all the bonus footage on the Blu-ray of Avengers: Age of... | 10/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrian Grazer | Brian Grazer talks with Chris about his new book A Curious Mind and how having a curious mind himself has changed his career. They also talk about the many films and tv shows that Brian has created, how he comes up with stories and how... | 9/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAndy Daly Returns | Andy Daly (comedian, Review) returns to the podcast! They start out telling Katie which episodes of The Twilight Zone to watch, they find out they both auditioned for The Intern and talk about what they were like in high school. Andy also gives a... | 9/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMorena Baccarin | Morena Baccarin (Gotham, Homeland) talks with Chris and Matt about filming Gotham in New York, what studying at Juilliard was like and being a mom in show business. She also talks about being Brazilian, how Brazilian culture differs from American... | 9/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRob Lowe | Rob Lowe (The West Wing, Wayne’s World, Parks and Rec) talks to Chris about the first time they ever met, tips for a successful marriage, and being an actor in the '80s. They also talk about Rob’s wish to be in a western, Parks and Rec... | 9/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitFelicia Day Returns | Felicia Day (Geek and Sundry, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Chris bond over their love of all things HGTV, playing Skyrim, and what got Felicia into tabletop games. Felicia also talks about being a woman in the gaming world, what’s new at Geek... | 9/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrian Regan | Brian Regan (comedian) chats with Chris about getting his start as a stand-up, how comedic preferences differ in people and how his comedy has influenced other comedians. He also gives a taste of what a dirty Brian Regan joke might sound like and... | 9/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAndrea Savage | Andrea Savage (The Hotwives of Orlando, Step Brothers) chats with Chris and Jonah about her and Chris’ relationship, what it’s really like being a mom, and how they find they can’t watch comedy anymore. They also talk about what... | 9/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitShirley Manson | Shirley Manson (musician, Garbage) talks with Chris about the rise of Garbage’s popularity, what makes Scots so unique, and breaking rules at sushi restaurants. She also talks about what it’s like going from indie band to mainstream band,... | 9/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTobey Maguire and Ed Zwick | Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man) and Ed Zwick (director, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai) talk with Chris about the story of Bobby Fischer, the making of Pawn Sacrifice and how his childhood may have led to his mental instability. They also talk about the... | 9/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDave Yarovesky | Dave Yarovesky (director, The Hive) chats with Chris and Kyle about what got him into horror movies, they bond over their favorite films and the tech aspects of making a low-budget film. They also talk about the upcoming Fathom Event of his film The... | 9/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRob Huebel and Paul Scheer | Rob Huebel (comedian, Children's Hospital) and Paul Scheer (comedian, The League) chat with Chris about their excitement for the new Star Wars toys, the original UCB theater that took over a strip club and their favorite billboards for new TV shows.... | 9/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJon Taffer | Jon Taffer (Bar Rescue) talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about why Matt loves Bar Rescue so much, how Jon got his start in the bar business, and how he came up with the idea for Bar Rescue! Jon also talks about what makes a good bar, his app Bar HQ,... | 9/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitViolent Femmes | Violent Femmes chat with Chris and Kyle about Wisconsin accents, what music they first got into, and how they found new music in the days before the Internet. They also talk about how they found their musical style and their newest EP Happy New Year,... | 9/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitElijah Wood | Elijah Wood chats with Chris and Jonah about their thoughts on a Goonies reboot, what music they listened to when they were kids, and the hidden rap in the Ewok song. They also talk about how Elijah is so humble despite being a child actor, their... | 9/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSir Patrick Stewart Returns | Sir Patrick Stewart returns to the Nerdist podcast! He talks about messing with people on set on Next Gen, whether or not Captain Picard had a sense of humor and how the idea for Blunt Talk came alive. They also test Matt’s knowledge of Next... | 8/31/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOscar Isaac | Oscar Isaac (Ex-Machina, Inside Llewyn Davis, A Most Violent Year) chats with Chris about how he got into acting, not overthinking his characters and being from Guatemala. They also talk about his role in the upcoming Star Wars, the story of... | 8/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChristian Slater and Rami Malek | Christian Slater and Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) talk with Chris about getting their roles in Mr. Robot, what Chris loves about the show and where they think it’s going. They also talk about growing up in Los Angeles, how Rami went on a date with... | 8/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOwen Wilson | Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers, Zoolander) chats with Chris about The Net, his fascination with nutrition and how Bottle Rocket changed he movie making process. They also talk about the Zoolander sequel, collaborating with Wes Anderson and his new... | 8/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanConnie Britton Returns | Connie Britton (Nashville, Friday Night Lights) returns to the Nerdist! They talk about being friends for so many years, life with her four year old son and she yells at Chris for going to Nashville and and not telling her. They also talk about the... | 8/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBobcat Goldthwait Returns | The one and only Bobcat Goldthwait (comedian, World's Best Dad, God Bless America) is back on the podcast! He talks with Chris and Jonah about the past year of his life, remembering his best friend Robin Williams, and coming up with the idea for his... | 8/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitReservations | Enjoy some mid-week hostful goodness! The guys haven’t seen in each in awhile so they catch up what everyone has been doing, talk about Chris’ upcoming vacation and Matt talks about being in Boston for a couple days. They also do some... | 8/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRobert Rodriguez | Robert Rodriguez (Desperado, Sin City, El Rey Network) chats with Chris about how he got into filmmaking, why he does everything himself, and being surprised that people liked El Mariachi. He also talks about making films on a small budget, advice he... | 8/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJen Kirkman | Jen Kirkman (comedian) talks with Chris about her obsession with customer service, jobs they had before they were comedians and people calling her Mrs. all the time. They also discuss the art of making small talk, being a woman in comedy and people... | 8/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHannah Hart | Hannah Hart (My Drunk Kitchen) talks with Chris about having trouble digesting French food, her choice to be an optimistic person, and being able to be proud of your true self. She also talks about what the real message behind My Drunk Kitchen is, and... | 8/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBryan Cranston Returns | Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad, Malcolm in the Middle) returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about the time Bryan saw Charles Manson riding a horse, what life has been like after Breaking Bad, and learning about Bryan's family history. He also talks... | 8/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKevin Bacon Returns | Kevin Bacon (Footloose, The Following, Apollo 13) returns to the podcast to talk to Chris about rescuing his dog, what he likes to do when he’s not in front of the camera and playing music with his son. He also talks about playing with his band... | 8/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEd Helms #3 | Ed Helms (The Office, The Hangover) returns to the podcast for a third time! He and Chris talk about Top Gun, researching their family ancestry and their love of the original Vacation movies. Ed also talks about his dream to crowd surf while playing... | 8/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDiablo Cody | Diablo Cody (Juno, Young Adult, Ricki and the Flash) chats with Chris about quitting Instagram, how she got her pen name and what life as a mother of all boys is like. They also talk about growing up with Catholic guilt, accepting that she is... | 8/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Wain | David Wain (Stella, Wet Hot American Summer, The State ) talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about how The State was formed, the comedy industry in the 90’s and how making sketch comedy shows have changed today. They also talk about letting... | 7/31/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWil Wheaton Returns Again | Wil Wheaton returns to the podcast for a third time! He chats with Chris and Jonah about his fear of wearing a band's t-shirt to a show, Wil's problems with being recognized and receiving complements and the dangers of click-baiting. They also make... | 7/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive at SDCC with Maisie Williams, Tom Hiddleston and Guillermo Del Toro | It's the second show from SDCC 2015 at the Balboa Theater! First the amazing Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) joins the guys to talk about playing Arya on Game of Thrones and what it's been like working on the show during her teenage years. Then Tom... | 7/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLea Thompson | Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) chats with Chris and Matt about how her movie characters could be classified as edgy, getting asked for autographs in the bathroom and what it was like when they recast Marty McFly. She also talks about her time on... | 7/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLemme Finnish | Some mid-week hostful goodness! The guys recap their Comic-Cons, Matt talks about his trip to Finland and Chris went to Hearst Castle. Also, Jonah auditioned for a horror movie, they talk about going to Disneyland in the rain and more! | 7/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSir Ian McKellen | Sir Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings, X-Men) chats with Chris about why people are so enamored with Sherlock Holmes, what Sherlock is like in his new movie Mr. Holmes and how being a celebrity can change a person. They also talk about his choice to be... | 7/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Rudd | Paul Rudd (Clueless, Wet Hot American Summer, Ant-Man) talks with Chris about Paul becoming part of the Marvel world, the art of offensive jokes, and coming from a funny family. They also bond over having deceased fathers and talk about his role as... | 7/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChad Coleman | Chad Coleman (The Wire, The Walking Dead) talks to Chris about how his own challenges while growing up have shaped him into an actor, making music videos for the military and of course The Walking Dead. They also talk about how Chris hasn't seen The... | 7/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLeo Laporte | Leo Laporte (TWiT) chats with Chris and Matt about all the technology they have, dealing with trolls online and how Obama might deal with trolls. They also talk about TWiT being in its 10th year and where they see the future of technology heading! | 7/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive from SDCC with Sir Ben Kingsley and Peter Capaldi | The Nerdist is back from the Balboa Theater during San Diego Comic Con! Chris, Matt and Jonah are first joined by Sir Ben Kingsley to talk about the movie that inspired him to become an actor, his role in Self/Less and what being a knight is like.... | 7/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAndy Samberg Returns | Andy Samberg (SNL, Lonely Island, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) returns to the podcast to chat with Chris, Matt, and Jonah about SNL sketches that never got made, being able to go to fancy celebrity parties, and a movie idea. Then they riff ideas for him to do... | 7/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitScott Weinger | Scott Weinger (actor/writer, Full House, Aladdin) chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about doing the voice of Aladdin, how he balanced being an actor and school and they watch an Amiga computer commercial he was in as a teenager. Scott also talks about... | 7/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCameron Esposito | Comedian Cameron Esposito chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about marriage equality, when she knew she was gay, and the roles sexuality play in today's society. She also talks about what it’s like dating another comedian, going on tour together,... | 7/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrad Meltzer Returns | Brad Meltzer (Decoded, author) talks with Chris about being from Florida, they text their parents to see if they remember their family businesses in Miami and video games they played as kids. Brad also talks about his line of children’s books to... | 7/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitStand Up Cluster 2015 | Live from the NerdMelt Showroom, it's the third Nerdist Podcast Stand Up Cluster featuring Baron Vaughn, Megan Neuringer, Kyle Clark, Cameron Esposito, Carlos Delagdo, Dave Thomason, Al Jackson, Sara Schaefer and James Adomian! | 6/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoe Manganiello Returns | Joe Manganiello (True Blood, Magic Mike) returns to the podcast! He chats with Chris and Matt about the live reading on Major League he did, his relationship being in the public eye, and dealing with rumors. He also talks about being in the new Pee... | 6/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBen Folds #3 | Ben Folds (musician) returns to the Nerdist podcast! He chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about how he hurt his hand, his upcoming tour and how he balances all the instruments he plays. They also talk about watching movies without the sound and how... | 6/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOverruled! (I'll Allow It) | The guys start out this episode as a food podcast, then they talk about watching Lifetime’s A Deadly Adoption and what other movies they saw this weekend. Matt also took a spontaneous trip to Vegas, Chris likes to watch ghost shows and turns out... | 6/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJanet Montgomery | Janet Montgomery (Salem, Black Mirror) talks with Chris and Matt about leaving England to work in Hollywood, what they think the Salem universe is really like and how they like being workaholics. They also talk about different accents and Janet tries... | 6/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLauren Lapkus | Lauren Lapkus (Orange is the New Black, Jurassic World) talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about improving in her role in Jurassic World, a new project that she isn't allowed to talk about and her new show Clipped on TBS! They also talk about how improv... | 6/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSuper Relatable | Some mid-week hostful goodness! Chris, Matt and Jonah talk about Chris' weekend at Bonaroo, Matt meets another left handed guitarist and they talk about some movies they have seen recently! | 6/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChris Pratt and Colin Trevorrow | Chris Pratt (Parks and Rec, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic World) and Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed, Jurassic World) talk with Chris and Matt about what they think of Back to the Future 2, how life has changed for Chris since losing weight... | 6/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJim Norton Returns | Jim Norton (comedian, Opie Radio, Louie) returns to the podcast to talk about his role on Opie Radio, getting trolled by people online, and what happened with Opie and Anthony. Jim and Chris also talk about their love and fascination with chess and... | 6/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoseph Gordon-Levitt Returns | Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer, The Dark Knight Rises, 3rd Rock From The Sun) chat with Chris and Matt about how he came up with the name for HitRecord, his idea for a choose your own adventure film and even sports! Joseph also talks about... | 6/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitShane West | Shane West (Salem, Nikita, A Walk To Remember) talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about his character of John Alden in Salem, shooting the TV show in Louisiana, and what the world was really like during the witch trials. Shane also talks about playing... | 6/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAllison Janney | Allison Janney (The West Wing, Mom, Masters of Sex) chats with Chris about what got her into acting, how her role in The West Wing inspired girls to go into politics and working too much she doesn't have time to eat. They also exchange a few dirty... | 6/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJohn Cusack | John Cusack (Being John Malkovich, High Fidelity, Say Anything) talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about his role of Brian Wilson in Love and Mercy, the music of The Beach Boys and how suffering and art coexist. He also talks about growing up as a... | 6/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMike Judge | Mike Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Silicon Valley, Office Space) chats with Chris about going from the real Silicon Valley to making TV shows, what inspired him to get into animation, and his cartoons in the Spike and Mike Festivals! He also talks about... | 6/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAlicia Witt Returns | Alicia Witt (Justified, Cybill, musician) chats with Chris at SIR studios while singing songs! They talk about her time as a pianist at the Beverly Wilshire, their mutual love of Barry Manilow and how people interpret song lyrics. They also talk about... | 5/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Out-of-Towners | All the guys are back and got together for some hostful goodness! Everyone talks about their recent week off and where they went on vacation, wanting to explore abandoned places and starting a podcast band! | 5/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitStephen Tobolowsky | Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Deadwood, The Tobolowsky Files, and so much more) talks about how being injured and sick taught him to be a more productive person, how enjoying your life will make you more successful, and about his podcast The... | 5/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRichard Lewis | Richard Lewis (comedian, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Leaving Las Vegas) talks with Chris about the changes in his comedy over the years, how he think his upbringing has inspired his jokes and coming up with jokes in his dreams. They also talk about the big... | 5/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDexter Holland | Dexter Holland (The Offspring) talks with Chris about how he went from scientist to rock star, where the line "Keep'em Separated" came from and having his pilot's license. He also talks about what inspired him to lead such an eclectic life, The... | 5/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTimothy Simons | Timothy Simons (Veep, The Interview) chats with Chris about getting the role of Jonah on Veep, being broke when he was younger and living in Chicago and the new season of Veep. They also get deep about their thoughts on “selling out” and... | 5/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKumail Nanjiani Returns | Friend and fellow Nerdist podcaster Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley, The Indoor Kids) is back on the podcast! They all start off by making fun of each other, Chris learns a fact about potatoes and they try to figure out what Chris' shirt means. They... | 5/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitIngrid Michaelson | Ingrid Michaelson (musician) chats with Chris about their love of Thundercats, the best way to fake sick and they wonder what the average number of pubic hairs a person has. Ingrid also sings a few songs, including one about balls and she talks about... | 5/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJon Cryer | Jon Cryer (Pretty in Pink, Two and a Half Men) chats with Chris about an interesting habit his daughter has picked up, he tells stories about his time on set in the 80’s and how he was considered part of “The Brat Pack”. He also... | 5/10/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGreg Proops #4 | Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway?, The Smartest Man in the World podcast, comedian) returns to the Nerdist to chat with Chris about people not understanding intelligent jokes, the different craft of writing jokes and how podcasting has allowed... | 5/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMatthew Weiner Returns | Matthew Weiner (Mad Men creator, The Sopranos writer) returns to the podcast to talk about the overwhelming response he has gotten from Mad Men fans, the amount of great shows on TV right now and how people can so differently interpret storylines. He... | 5/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKevin Pollak Returns | Kevin Pollak (Kevin Pollak’s Chat Show, comedian) returns to the Nerdist to talk about his new documentary Misery Loves Comedy and if misery really is a crucial element to comedy. They also talk about what drives someone to be an artist, and why... | 5/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRobin Lord Taylor | Robin Lord Taylor (Gotham, The Walking Dead) talks with Chris about growing up in a small town as a theater nerd, his role on The Walking Dead and getting the part of Oswald on Gotham. He also talks about being openly gay and weird TV shows they... | 4/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDave Holmes | Dave Holmes (MTV, Reno 911, DVD on TV) and Chris reminisce about their days on MTV, how he went from working in advertising to being on TV and being openly gay from the start of his career. They also talk about sexual identity in today’s world,... | 4/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEddie Pepitone Returns | Eddie Pepitone (comedian, The Bitter Buddah) returns to the Nerdist to chat with Chris and Jonah about strange dreams and dream interpretation theory, Eddie talks about being in therapy for years and how important it is to maintain what you've built... | 4/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWill Forte Returns | The hilarious Will Forte (SNL, MacGruber, The Last Man on Earth) is back for more! They talk about why bees are dying off, what it must be like to be the president, and what jobs scare them the most. They also talk about his show The Last Man on Earth... | 4/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThomas Middleditch | Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley, comedian) talks to Chris and Matt about playing games on his new Twitch channel, what video games they are currently into and they create a character called Gill Gates. They also talk about Thomas being Canadian and... | 4/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEliza Coupe | Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings, Benched, Scrubs) talks with Chris about growing up in New Hampshire, getting into hockey fights and writing in a journal every day of her life. They also attempt to talk in different accents, talk about lots and lots of... | 4/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJonah Keri Returns | Jonah Keri (Grantland writer/podcaster, author) returns to the podcast to describe the mega fantasy league he just joined, his time working in stocks, and life in Denver right now. Chris also talks about the heyday of bowling and Jonah talks about the... | 4/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Goodest | The guys got together for a hostful! Chris talks about his recent vacation to Utah, Matt talks about his wedding planning, and Jonah does an impression of President Obama. They also talk about the new Fast and Furious movie, Jonah’s excitement... | 4/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSarah Colonna | Sarah Colonna (author, comedian, Chelsea Lately) talks to Chris and Matt about doing recon on Bar Rescue, Sarah’s time as a secret shopper and what kind of reality TV show they would want to host. They also talk about her new book Has Anyone... | 4/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitUndateable | Brent Morin, Ron Funches, Rick Glassman and David Fynn from Undateable chat with Chris about different stand up tours they have been on, Rick’s ability to make acronyms on the fly and Brent and David explain what Passover is in song form. They... | 4/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam Carolla #5 | Adam Carolla returns to the Nerdist for a 5th time! He and Chris talk about the difference between good and bad interviewers, being happy for more successful friends and coming up with the idea for his movie Road Hard. He also talks about how he did... | 4/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBilly Crystal and Josh Gad | Billy Crystal and Josh Gad chat with Chris and Jonah about how the idea of The Comedians came to be, the time Josh Gad was asked to sing for Billy and all their varying comedic influences. Billy then talks about the loss of Robin Williams, what helped... | 4/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTom Lennon Returns | Tom Lennon returns to the Nerdist for a third (check that!) time to talk about the time he went to a party and pretended to be Regis Philbin, how his son is the same age as the podcast, and how they came up with the idea of Reno 911. He also talks... | 4/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKristen Schaal | Kristen Schaal and Chris chat about doing bits while on talk show, her accident when she lost her front teeth and the time she learned Canadians don’t want a taint is. They also talk about her hilarious new show Last Man on Earth! | 4/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGrace Helbig | Grace Helbig chats with Chris and Matt about going to YouTube conventions, how YouTube is career choice to kids now and they all trade stories about jobs they had when they were younger. Grace also talks her new TV show The Grace Helbig Show on E! | 4/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBen Gibbard | Ben Gibbard talks with Chris and Jonah about breaking his wrist, why people love when musicians cover songs, and how The Postal Service came to be. They also talked about Death Cab for Cutie’s new album Kintsugi, their upcoming tour and Ben... | 3/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKal Penn | Kal Penn talks with Chris about how he started working in politics, the current state of politics and the influence the youth has on government. He also talks about still being recognized from Harold and Kumar, being typecast and his new shows Battle... | 3/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Amazing Randi | The Amazing Randi talks to Chris and Jonah about how he came up with his tricks back in the day, how he figured out and performed them and Johnny Carson smoking throughout every show. They also talk about the making of his documentary An Honest Liar! | 3/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoe Lynch | Director Joe Lynch chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about his first job editing porn, filming in Serbia, and their time together at G4. They also talk about what really happened with Knights of Badassdom and his movie Everly! | 3/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitButton Pushers | Some hostful fun to start off your weekend! The guys talk about The Jinx and Robert Durst, Chris’ recent trip to St. Louis and Jonah’s parents trip to LA. They also talk about an abandoned Disney water park, what pushes their buttons the... | 3/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWorkaholics | The Workaholics, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson and Kyle Newacheck, talk with Chris about working so much it ages you, what a Workaholics porn would be like and what comedy they used to be into when they were kids. And they talk about the... | 3/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrian Michael Bendis | Brian Michael Bendis chats with Chris and Matt about living in freezing Cleveland, starting his career in comic books and teaching comic book writing. They also talk about the rise of comic book fandom and the new Playstation original series Powers... | 3/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJosh McDermitt | Josh McDermitt talks to Chris and Matt about what they think Chewbacca smells like, Josh tells the story of one of his most embarrassing times onstage and Matt and Chris pitch some Walking Dead ideas. They also talk about what would happen if they... | 3/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKurt Braunohler Returns | The hilarious Kurt Braunohler returns to chat with Chris, Matt, and Jonah about peeing in his wetsuit, being a comic in Vegas, and why they think Jonah burps so much. They also talk about Kurt's jet skiing trip, making the webseries Roustabout,... | 3/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJack Antonoff | The very talented Jack Antonoff chats with Chris and Jonah! They have a deep conversation about death, prioritizing what is actually important in life and how they cope with the anxiety of their careers. They also talk about the new Bleachers album... | 3/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMichael McKean | The legendary Michael McKean talks with Chris and Matt about his talent in musical comedy, his time opening as a comedy act before rock concerts and how he and David Lander got the part on Laverne and Shirley. He also talks about the importance of not... | 3/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitShort Pants | Some hostful goodness for the middle of your week! Chris talks about something very strange that happened to him the other day, Jonah talks about his endless love for Dan Aykroyd and the SNL 40th Anniversary show. They also talk about the passing of... | 3/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTed Melfi | Director/writer Ted Melfi chats with Chris, Matt, and Jonah about directing his movie St. Vincent, getting Bill Murray to be in the movie, and putting all his energy into making sure the kid in the movie was playing the right role. They also talk... | 3/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton | Glenn Howerton and Rob McElhenney from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia chat with Chris and Jonah about how they balance making a TV show and having kids, how their senses of humor complement each other, and creating a TV show based on... | 2/27/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive at SF Sketchfest 2015 | It's some LIVE hostful goodness! Chris, Matt and Jonah do a hostful live at SF Sketchfest and talk about Jonah's recent trip to New Orleans, the time Matt thought he was having a heart attack and they talk about how far they have come since they... | 2/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBrian Cox and Eric Idle | Physicist Brian Cox chats with Chris and Matt about what made him want to get into science, his views on extraterrestrial life in our galaxy and his upcoming tour the Infinite Monkey Cage Live. Eric Idle also sits in and talks about how they met, his... | 2/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSleater-Kinney | Sleater-Kinney talks to Chris, Matt and Jonah about where to live in Portland, the time Jonah embarrassed himself in front of Janet and getting the band back together. They also talk about their new album No Cities to Love and their current tour! | 2/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSimon Helberg | Simon Helberg chats with Chris and Jonah about getting the role on Big Bang Theory, working so hard he lost 15 pounds and differentiating himself from his character on TV. He also talks about making his new movie We’ll Never Have Paris based on... | 2/18/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitScott Aukerman Returns | Scott Aukerman returns to the Nerdist to talk about turning his podcast Comedy Bang Bang into a TV show, how he came up with the idea, and writing jokes for the President on Between Two Ferns. He also teases the new season of Comedy Bang Bang and the... | 2/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAri Shaffir | Comedian Ari Shaffir chats with Chris and Matt about their early days of comedy in Los Angeles, all the crazy stuff he has seen being a regular at The Comedy Store, and why he is no longer religious. He also talks about his newest special Paid Regular... | 2/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJemaine Clement and Taika Waititi | Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi chat with Chris and Matt about doing comedy back in New Zealand, and Jemaine talks a bit about Flight of the Conchords and working too much. They also talk about the making of their new movie What We Do in the Shadows! | 2/11/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJeff Bridges #3 | Jeff Bridges just can't get enough of the Nerdist! He returns for a third time to talk about the books he created from pictures on set, the pictures he took for Seventh Son and how he makes long interview days fun. He also talks about his new sleeping... | 2/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Cross | David Cross returns to the podcast and talks to Chris, Matt and Jonah about the new Virgin Airlines safety video, accidentally getting booked to do stand up at a religious school and bringing back Mr. Show. He also talks about his new film and... | 2/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPauly Shore | Pauly Shore talks to Chris and Matt about growing up among legendary comedians in The Comedy Store, Chris and Pauly remember their early days at MTV and his movies such as Biodome, Encino Man and more. They also talk about Pauly’s documentary... | 2/4/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Williams and Tracey Jackson | Paul Williams is back for a three-peat, along with friend Tracey Jackson! Paul and Tracey talk about how they met in the early '80s and about their new book Gratitude and Trust. They also talk about getting sober, realizing what is important in life,... | 2/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Explicit5th Anniversary Show! | It's the 5th anniversary of The Nerdist! Chris, Jonah and Matt do a live podcast at NerdMelt Showroom to celebrate. Chris' mom, Kyle and Katie join in for a bit too! | 1/30/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCold War Kids | Nathan Willett and Matt Maust of Cold War Kids talk to Chris and Jonah about being on tour, what they do in the endless hours on the road and how they became a band. They also play a couple songs off their newest album Hold My Home! | 1/28/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNick Kroll #4 | Nick Kroll returns for the fourth time! He and Matt talk about how they get confused for each other a lot, filming the last season of his TV show The Kroll Show and their views on the OJ Simpson trial. Nick also remembers living in The Oakwood... | 1/26/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJason Lee and Sam Trammell | Jason Lee and Sam Trammell chat with Chris about life with kids, growing up skating and surfing and the many injuries they have sustained and how they broke into acting. They also talk about their Amazon pilot Cocked! | 1/23/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBill Gates | Personal computing icon turned philanthropist Bill Gates has finally made it to the Nerdist! Chris, Matt, and Jonah caught up with Bill in Seattle to talk about how the digital revolution is turning your phone into a debit card, Bill’s... | 1/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRainn Wilson Returns | The amazing Rainn Wilson returns to the Nerdist! He chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about kids today watching videos of people play video games, Chipotle burritos and life after The Office. They also talk about their favorite fast food pizza and his... | 1/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEthan Hawke | Chris chats with Ethan Hawke about hitting his 30th anniversary of being an actor, filming Boyhood over 12 years and enjoying minutiae of life. Ethan also talks about his new movie Predestination and he remembers filming Dead Poets Society with Robin... | 1/16/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSimon Amstell | Comedian Simon Amstell talks with Chris, Matt and Jonah about how he got his start in comedy, doing jokes about the queen and Chris’ secret dream to be a British comedy. He also talks about finding jokes in therapy and his upcoming US tour! | 1/13/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGillian Anderson | Gillian Anderson talks with Chris and Matt about what life was like when she first got The X-Files, her show The Fall on Netflix, and her book A Vision of Fire. Chris and Matt also try to convince her to pi!ch an X-Files reboot for 2015! | 1/12/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitVacation Brain | Some hostful goodness to start off your new year! The guys talk about what movies they have seen recently, how Chris learned how to take a vacation, and what they all did over the holidays. Also Chris started watching some new TV shows and Matt likes... | 1/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAndrea Romano | Voice director and casting director Andrea Romano chats with Chris about her long career as being a casting director and voice director in animation and working on shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Pinky and The Brain, Animaniacs, The... | 1/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWayne Knight | Wayne Knight sits down with Chris and Matt to talk about what actually happened to his character in Jurassic Park, working at a carnival as a kid, working as a PI in New York and how he found his niche in acting! They also talk about how Seinfeld got... | 1/5/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKate Walsh | Kate Walsh chats with Chris about the many TV shows she has been on, growing up in Tucson, and seeing bats jerking off once.They also sing a duet together at the end! | 1/2/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHo-Ho-Hostful | It’s the last hostful of 2014! Chris, Matt and Jonah talk about their goals for next year, exchange holiday gifts, and marvel at the fact that the podcast is reaching its five year anniversary! | 12/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSam Raimi | Filmmaker Sam Raimi talks to Chris, Matt and Jonah about his love for gardening, Sam tells stories of the weird things that happened while filming The Evil Dead and the numerous TV shows he produces. He also talks about the new movie on VOD now,... | 12/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoe Perry | Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry chats with Chris about where they thought Aerosmith was going in the early days of the band, his views on Roswell and aliens and his holiday EP. He also talks about his book ROCKS: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith, in... | 12/23/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJack O'Connell | Actor Jack O’Connell talks with Chris about being from the most haunted town in England, what got him into acting and getting the lead role in Unbroken. They also talk about work days versus off days and the podcast experiences some (maybe)... | 12/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul McCartney | Sir Paul McCartney chats with Chris, Matt and Jonah about the first time he came to New York City, people today being too addicted to their phones and he tells stories about with The Beatles, Wings and more. He also talks about the song Hope For The... | 12/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMartin Short | Chris and Jonah talk with comedy legend Martin Short about his start in comedy, his time on both Saturday Night Live and SCTV, and what he thinks of the current state of comedy. They also talk about Martin's memoir I Must Say: My Life as a Humble... | 12/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHenry Winkler | Henry Winkler talks to Chris and Jonah about his plan to be an actor when he moved to LA, how he got his first role on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and his time playing the Fonz on Happy Days. They also talk about Henry finding out he was dyslexic and... | 12/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLisa Kudrow | The amazing Lisa Kudrow talks to Chris, Jonah, and Matt about the long awaited return on The Comeback, her time at the Groundlings, and the difference of being a TV actor between when she was on Friends and today. They also think of ideas for a Romy... | 12/12/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBenedict Cumberbatch | The wonderful Benedict Cumberbatch is on the Nerdist! He sits down with Chris and Matt to talk about traveling back and forth across the Atlantic, the time he was taken captive in Africa and then they get silly and make fart noises. Benedict also... | 12/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitWil Wheaton Returns | The amazing Wil Wheaton is back! He, Chris and Matt talk about their recent trip to Disneyland for Chris' birthday, Chris and Wil reminisce about living together in Westwood and get into some nerdy debates! | 12/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMichaela Watkins | Michaela Watkins sits down with Chris and Matt to talk about growing up in Syracuse, NY, her life changing trip to Tibet and Nepal and getting her start at Groundlings. She also talks about her new show Benched on USA and how she came up with the idea... | 12/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMichael Ironside | Michael Ironside chats with Chris about why Canadians are so funny (and don’t know it), why he has played so many serious roles in his career, and his role in the new movie Extraterrestrial. He also talks about his two fights with cancer and... | 12/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAlex Borstein | Alex Borstein hangs out with Chris to talk about her upbringing at Acme Comedy, failed pilots they have either tried out for or been in and doing the voice of Lois in Family Guy for the last 15 years. They also talk about her critically acclaimed show... | 12/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam West | Batman himself, Adam West, sits down with Chris to talk about how he got into the entertainment business, his time acting in Spaghetti Westerns and what led him to being cast as Batman! He also talks about his upbringing on a wheat farm in rural... | 11/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoe Lo Truglio | The hilarious Joe Lo Truglio is on the podcast! He and Chris talk about Joe's days with The State, how everyone from The State is secretly stalking Chris and the difficulties of making sketch comedy. They also talk about awful auditions they have had... | 11/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRachel Melvin | Actor Rachel Melvin hangs out with Chris to talk about watching movies through the other characters’ points of view, growing up athletic but choosing to work in the arts and how most guys secretly like Sex and the City. She also talks about... | 11/25/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanJohn Cleese | The legendary John Cleese sits down with Chris, Jonah and Matt to talk about his new autobiography So, Anyway..., how he thinks his upbringing shaped him into the man he is today and what he has learned from his extensive and eclectic career! | 11/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam Savage Returns | The awesome Adam Savage returns to the Nerdist! He and Chris talk about the Mythbusters: Behind the Myth Tour, Adam’s start at stand up comedy, and the changes in the most recent season of Mythbusters. They also make lots of dirty jokes. Lots of... | 11/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJoe Rogan | Joe Rogan is finally on the podcast! He, Chris and Matt start out the conversation talking about how they have been podcasting for five years, the risk of robots taking over the world and working on Newsradio with Phil Hartman. Joe also talks about... | 11/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRob Riggle Returns | The hilarious Rob Riggle returns to the Nerdist to talk with Chris and Jonah about doing sketches for the NFL pre-game show on Fox, his loves of sports and the problem with always playing characters who are jerks. They also talk about Rob's start in... | 11/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHilary Swank | Hilary Swank and Chris have a great conversation despite their voices being shot from busy days! She talks about going from The Karate Kid to Boys Don’t Cry, how she molded her career since then and her new film The Homesman. She also talk about... | 11/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGilbert Gottfried | The legendary comedian Gilbert Gottfried sits down with Chris to sum up decades of comedy in about 10 minutes, the Roasts they have been a part of and Gilbert does a spot on Joe McCarthy impression. They also talk about Gilbert's podcast where he... | 11/14/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPeter Farrelly Returns | Peter Farrelly returns to the podcast! He, Chris and Matt talk about why Chris wasn’t in Dumb and Dumber To, the time that Peter met Bruce Springsteen and Peter and Matt bond over being Dave Matthews Band fans. He also talks about how it was... | 11/12/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChvrches | Lauren Mayberry, singer of Chvrches, takes a detour on their tour to talk to Chris! She talks about being from Scotland, transitioning from playing alt-rock to dance music and meeting musical idols. They also talk about the importance of making music... | 11/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitOK Go Returns | OK Go were one of the first guests on the podcast ever and now they are back! They talk to Chris and Jonah at Swinghouse Studios about their newest video I Won't Let You Down, creative Halloween costume ideas, and bad luck they have run into while... | 11/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTom Bergeron | Tom Bergeron and Chris reminisce about the days of Hollywood Squares, Tom talks about his early days in radio, and they bond over their love of old game shows! Tom also talks about hosting Dancing with the Stars and the 25th anniversary and his last... | 11/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitThe Birthday Boys | Six out of the seven members of the sketch group The Birthday Boys (Jefferson Dutton, Dave Ferguson, Tim Kalpakis, Mike Mitchell, Michael Hanford and Chris Vanartsdalen) fill up the studio to talk about their IFC TV show, working with Bob... | 11/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCorey Taylor | Corey Taylor (singer of Slipknot) hangs out with Chris and Jonah to talk about music they listened to as kids, what strange mashups Slipknot should cover and Jonah tells the story of the creepiest thing he ever did. Corey talks about getting sober and... | 10/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitClive Barker | A different type of episode, Chris sat down with writer, artist, filmmaker Clive Barker twice, a year apart from each other. In the first half, Clive and Chris sit down together only a couple months after Clive contracted Toxic Shock Syndrome from the... | 10/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBob Odenkirk Returns | The hilarious Bob Odenkirk is back on the podcast! He sits down with Chris and Jonah to talk about Mr. Show tanking while on the air, recording his new album Amateur Hour with only a week’s preparation and he reads a couple excerpts from his... | 10/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKrysten Ritter | Krysten Ritter and Chris hang out and talk about their mutual love for bowling, her audition process for the role of Jane on Breaking Bad, and a bottle of juice explodes everywhere in the middle of the episode. Krysten also talks about getting her... | 10/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKeanu Reeves | Chris sits down with Keanu Reeves in New York City to talk about Keanu's lifelong love of comedy and experimenting with improv and comedy as a teenager, the slow process of making films and the importance of staying passionate about the project and... | 10/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitPaul Reubens | The legendary Paul Reubens sits down with Chris and Jonah! They talk about the development of Pee-wee, what it is like living with an alter-ego and the release of the newly remastered Pee-wee's Playhouse set. Paul also talks in depth about his moving... | 10/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJason Schwartzman Returns | The talented and hilarious Jason Schwartzman is back on the podcast! He and Chris start out with a deep conversation about feeling "normal" as a kid and how Jason is raising his own daughter, Jason talks about his favorite songs to cover when playing... | 10/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRon Perlman Returns | Ron Perlman had so much fun the first time on the podcast, he had come back for seconds! He and Chris talk about the upcoming movie The Book of Life, everything that is happening in the world that inspired Ron to write a memoir and his goal to never... | 10/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitHairy Otter | Enjoy some lovely hostful goodness! Chris and Matt had a fun trip to Home Depot together, the guys talk about furniture shopping more than they ever thought they would, Jonah was dressed in a Sasquatch prosthetic, Matt plays a clip from the show... | 10/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDax Shepard | Dax Shepard is on the podcast! He and Chris discuss each of their experiences getting sober, what is like being dyslexic in school when he was a kid, having a second kid with his wife, Kristen Bell, and his newest movies This Is Where I Leave You and... | 10/9/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSpike Feresten | Writer /host Spike Feresten chats with Chris about his first Emmy experience, starting his career as an intern at NBC and tells numerous stories from his time as writer on Seinfeld and Late Show with David Letterman. He also talks about his new show... | 10/6/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRose McGowan | The talented Rose McGowan talks to Chris about why she doesn't like super hero movies, why she wanted to stop acting and what she has been doing since and her directorial debut of the short Dawn. She also goes into great detail about her interesting... | 10/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme | Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme (Super Troopers, Beerfest) hang out with Chris to talk about the embarrassing TV shows they secretly love, they discuss their starts in the comedy world, Chris keeps changing his accent and they talk about sealing the... | 10/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDan Harmon and Neil Berkeley | Dan Harmon and Neil Berkeley are on the podcast! Chris and Dan talk about the never-released first episode of the podcast that Dan did, he talks about the drama that surrounded his show Community and they bond over nerdy movies they watched when they... | 9/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCave Bear | It’s more hostful fun! Matt won’t stop talking about the two Dave Matthews Band concerts he went to over the weekend, Jonah un-ironically loves the Waterworld show at Universal Studios, and they talk about what they all have been up to in... | 9/26/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNick Frost | The hilarious Nick Frost is on the podcast! He hangs out with Chris and Matt to talk about his fascination with "butter dogs," why he thinks he is so good at bowling, and the perks of being a knight. They also come up with a great TV show idea... | 9/24/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDavid Arquette | Actor, club owner, and puppet enthusiast David Arquette sits down with Chris and Jonah to chat about growing up in LA and the finer points of choosing an LA strip club! They also talk about working in the entertainment business for over 25 years,... | 9/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRobert Patrick | Robert Patrick sits down with Chris Hardwick to talk about his 30 plus years in the industry! They bond over both being from the south and the different type of southern accents and talk about his new role in the TV show Scorpion. Robert then talks... | 9/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKevin Smith #3 | Kevin Smith is back on The Nerdist! They talk about how much they loved the first time Kevin was on the show, where the famous Silent Bob trench coat came from, and how social media has had such an important impact on his career. He also talks about a... | 9/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEd Helms Returns | Ed Helms finally returns to the Nerdist! Ed reminisces about his days of watching Singled Out, his love of bluegrass music and the upcoming The Bluegrass Situation at The Ace Hotel in LA October 10th and 11th. They also talk about Ed's recent camping... | 9/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMira Sorvino | Mira Sorvino is on The Nerdist podcast! She and Chris talk about being a true nerd in high school, coming up with the character of Romy in Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, her time living in China and her new show Intruders on BBC America. | 9/12/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMichael Sheen | Michael Sheen (and surprise guest Sarah Silverman!) sit down with Chris to talk about Michael’s great variation of characters, his goal of making Stephen King his best friend, the top three things Sarah hates and the new season of Masters of... | 9/10/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJason Biggs | Jason Biggs hangs out with Chris and Jonah to talk about how being a father has changed his life, getting in social media fights with his wife, and where he thinks the storyline of his character is going in Orange Is The New Black! | 9/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitKristin Bauer van Straten | Kristin Bauer van Straten hangs out with Chris to talk about the last season of True Blood, fans asking her to bite them at conventions, her love for animals, and what she is working on next! | 9/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSnapsy | The boys are back for a hostful! Jonah has to have a mustache for a week, Chris talks about presenting at the Emmys, they talk about how much Robin Williams meant to them and Chris discusses becoming closer with his brother! | 9/3/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitDowdle Brothers | John and Drew Dowdle hang out with Chris to talk about what it’s like directing movies as brothers, growing up in Minnesota, how they were able to film in the actual Paris catacombs and more about their new movie As Above, So Below! | 8/29/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGrant Morrison | Grant Morrison comes on The Nerdist to talk about how Comic Con has changed over the last 20 years, what is was like growing up in Scotland with American comics, his process for writing Batman and Superman and his new book Annihilator! | 8/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitChris D'Elia | Comedian Chris D’Elia chats with Chris about moving to Los Angeles when he was 12 years old, why he thinks comedy has made a comeback, how he copes with being alone on the road and doing his own upcoming tour! | 8/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam Buxton | British actor and comedian Adam Buxton sits down with Chris and Jonah to talk about cleaning the airplane bathroom on his flight to LA, they tell horror stories of doing shows in venues that aren’t properly prepared, what is was like making a... | 8/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitMatthew Weiner | Writer Matthew Weiner sits down with Chris to talk about how Mad Men changed the style of men in their 20’s, the culture shock viewers get from watching what life was like in the 1960’s, the difference between writing on The Sopranos and... | 8/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNathan Fielder | Nathan Fielder chats with Chris about getting his start creating videos in Canada, choosing people and businesses for his show Nathan For You, whether anyone is still implementing his ideas for their business and how the idea of Dumb Starbucks came alive! | 8/15/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSean Bean | Sean Bean sits down with Chris and Jonah to talk about his new show Legends on TNT, how he decided he wanted to be an actor, playing the part of Ned Stark on Game of Thrones and the hashtag #DontKillSeanBean! | 8/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJeff Bridges Returns | The amazing Jeff Bridges returns to The Nerdist Podcast! He talks about his upcoming role in The Giver, how he met his wife and making tough decisions in life! | 8/11/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive at SDCC 2014 with Evangeline Lilly and Michael Rooker | Evangeline Lilly and Michael Rooker join the guys live at The Balboa Theater at SDCC 2014! Evangeline talks about living in Hawaii for LOST and her new children's book, Michael talks about The Walking Dead and they take quemments from the audience! | 8/8/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAlicia Witt | The talented Alicia Witt chats with Jonah and Chris about vegan dairy options, they talk about all the possible sequels to Mr. Holland’s Opus, how she got into music and her process of songwriting and what it’s like working on Justified! | 8/5/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSpoon | Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel of Spoon sit down with Chris at Swinghouse Studios to talk about their newest album, toy record players and they play two songs live in the studio! | 8/4/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBert Kreischer | The super funny Bert Kreischer is on the Nerdist! He talks about how Chris inadvertently almost got Bert fired from a job, they share nightmare drinking stories, talk about Bert’s aversion to therapy and his new book Life of the Party: Stories... | 8/1/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitLive at SDCC 2014 with CM Punk | CM Punk returns to the Nerdist for a live show at The Balboa Theater during 2014 San Diego Comic Con! CM Punk tells the story about the one and only time he ever ran a marathon, Matt really wants a Starfleet uniform and they take quemments from the... | 7/30/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitTodd Glass Returns | Hilarious fellow Nerdist network podcaster Todd Glass laughs it up with Chris and Jonah! Todd talks about writing his book The Todd Glass Situation and the relief that overcame him after he came out, and the guys do sad spit takes! | 7/28/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitEli Roth | Actor/filmmaker Eli Roth sits down with Chris and Jonah to talk about the importance of release dates for horror films, doing his own Milgram experiment, how babysitting prepared him to be a director and the new season of Hemlock Grove! | 7/25/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGuillermo del Toro Returns | The immensely talented Guillermo del Toro sits down with Chris, Matt and Jonah to talk about what he thinks is the real magic of film, the importance of letting movies develop naturally, he tells the story of his father being kidnapped when he was... | 7/23/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGuy Branum | Comedian Guy Branum and Chris talk about how excited their 15 year old selves would be about their current lives, how he decided to become a comedian, his solace in being able to be open about his sexuality and the importance of doing the things that... | 7/21/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitSuperego | The hilarious Superego guys: Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville and Paul F. Tompkins, talk about the return of Superego, they try to figure out who in the group is god, they spoil numerous old movies for each other and announce the permanent... | 7/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitCarol Leifer | Comedy legend Carol Leifer chats with Chris and Jonah about the time she opened up for the Beach Boys, how she transitioned from stand up to writing on Seinfeld, she tries to convince Chris to get into slot machines and they talk about her book How to... | 7/16/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAlexis Ohanian | Co-founder of Reddit Alexis Ohanian sits down with Chris to discuss where he thinks the future of the internet is headed, his 92 year old grandfather doing an AMA, the evolution of Reddit and the seriousness of net neutrality! | 7/14/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAndy Serkis | The amazing Andy Serkis sits down with Chris and Jonah to talk about what lead him to acting, his start and the process of motion capture acting, directing second unit on The Hobbit and The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes! | 7/11/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitJessica Chobot | Nerdist News’ own Jessica Chobot hangs out with Chris to talk about how Chris is responsible for Jessica meeting her husband, the ups and downs of being a new mom, being goth in high school and hosting Nerdist News! | 7/9/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAlfred Molina | The wonderful and talented Alfred Molina sits down with Chris to talk about how he interprets the success of his career, playing the bad guy in so many movies, hanging out in Doctor Octopus gear while on set of Spider-man 2, and his new show, Matador! | 7/7/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitNick Thune | The hilarious Nick Thune hangs out with Chris and Jonah! They talk about Nick being in bands when he was younger, they tell stories of pranks they have pulled on people, the time Nick got cat-fished and his newest special Folk Hero! | 7/2/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGary Cole | The very talented Gary Cole chats with Chris about how he chooses the roles he takes, getting Office Space lines yelled at him to this day, the unique writing and acting styles of Veep and his upcoming role in the new movie Tammy! | 6/30/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitBugle Fingers | It’s some end of the week hostful fun! Matt and Jonah talk about their podcasting recording of The Matt and Jonah Show in Phoenix, Matt read a great book about The Beatles, Jonah got travel sick again and they discuss about how they handle success! | 6/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitAdam Rogers | Writer Adam Rogers hangs out with Chris to talk about writing for Wired magazine, the difficulties of having people proof read your work, he and Chris bond over growing up nerds and they talk about his new book Proof: The Science of Booze! | 6/25/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitGreg Behrendt | The awesome Greg Behrendt chats with Chris and Jonah about the best way to rock a mohawk when going bald; Chris and Greg talk about growing up in comedy together, being depressed and relapsing into drug addiction and consciously helping yourself to... | 6/22/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitRalph Garman | Ralph Garman hangs out with Chris and Jonah to talk about growing up with “nerd shame”, how to not be tired all the time when working in morning radio and starting out at the Acme comedy theater! | 6/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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ExplicitScott Ian Returns | Scott Ian hangs out with Chris and Jonah to talk about how his work ethic has changed over the years, pranks they played on people as teenagers and Scott tells the story of the time he got drunk with Lemmy and blacked out! | 6/18/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
It's SOOOOO funny!
If I could give this podcast 6 stars I wouldn't, I would still only give it five, but on Facebook I became a fan of options, so I would appreciate the option. This isn't Chris Hardwick's fault it's Bill Gates fault because he invented my computer.
A+++++ Would buy from again.
Everything he touches is gold!
Chris is a constant source of laughter, geekiness and pure awesome! It makes sense that he should have another way to spread his geek love :)
The King of all Nerds takes his rightful Throne.
@nerdist, otherwise known in the world of reality as Chris Hardwick, has finally seen fit to bestow upon us, the listening public, his clever and entertaining thoughts in the form of a podcast.
He has already had a long and varied career as the host of game shows, a standing-up comedian, a musician with his partner in life, but not life partner, Mike Phirman, and most recently, podcast guest extraordinaire!
Thankfully we now have a dedicated podcast for fans of a man who denies he has fans. I thank you Chris, if i may be so bold as to call you by your Christian name, for podcasting your thoughts into my head.
Ben @SpaghettiJesus
Update- After listening again I wanted to add that it is going to be hard waiting a week in between episodes and I cant wait for more with Señor Abolito. If he ever returns. Lastly, Please keep up the slide whistling. They add a certain....i dont know qoui.
Thanks again for funny, quality, free entertainment.
