Kevin chats with LeVar Burton & Samm Levine.
Alison Brie (Actress, "Mad Men", "Community") joins Kevin!
Michael McKean (Comedic actor, comedy legend) joins Kevin!
John Landis (Director, "The Blues Brothers", "Animal House") joins Kevin!
Dan Harmon (creator, “Community”) joins Kevin!
Johnny Knoxville (“Jackass” creator; professional jackass) joins Kevin!
Award winning actor, known for his work in "The West Wing", which we're assuming you watched, because you're smart.
Hugely successful and talented writer and producer, and the big brain behind "Everybody Loves Raymond". Have we mentioned he's a delight, and we are looking forward to this show more than any other show that has ever existed, ever? Well, we just did!
Is he a comedian, a writer, or an actor? How about all three, simultaneously. Bob has written, performed, and staged comedy for nearly 25 years, and we're excited to have this "Breaking Bad" cast member sit with Kevin!
Mr. Scott is a theater actor turned film actor, having appeared memorably as the drummer in "That Thing You Do!", presumably where he and the Mattress King (check Kevin's IMDB) first met. Or WAS IT?
Mark Valley is a very talented actor ("Human Target", "Fringe", "Boston Legal"), and not a demarcation on a map. Stop swooning already, and get to know him on this episode.
Stephen Collins, "7th Heaven" and "Star Trek, The Motion Picture" joins Kevin in a chat about acting, Shatner, and working on a TV show for 11 years!
Alan Arkin, academy award winning actor, and one of Chat Show's heroes, joins Kevin for a chat.
Co-founder of Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), the popular/famous improv troupe.
Lead singer (and drummer) for a little band you may have heard of, called THE MONKEES!
Creator of "The Shield", showrunner for "The Unit", created "The Chicago Code".
Comedian, writer, and host of "Comedy Bang! Bang!", both the podcast and the show.
Hilarious actor known best for appearing in the "Book Of Mormon", a role which netted him a Tony Award nomination. He also appears on 1600 Penn, on NBC.
Actor from "The League" and "Safety Not Guaranteed", but he also directs ("Cyrus" and "Jeff, Who Lives At Home")!.
Once under the impression that they were handing out television pilots to comedians upon arrival to Los Angeles, actor/writer/director/producer Jon Favreau ("Swingers," "Iron Man," "Elf") chat to Kevin about all aspects of the movie making process.
Dressed in festive St. Patrick's Day attire, director/producer/cinematographer Barry Sonnenfeld (Men In Black, Get Shorty) sits down with Kevin to discuss a career behind the camera. Sonnenfeld chats about creating the summer blockbuster, assisting Tommy Lee Jones in the role of the straight man, and receiving an unsolicited apology from Gene Hackman on his performance.
One of the stars of NBC's cult favorite Community, Gillian Jacobs, sits down with Kevin to discuss her hunger for acting as a child flourishing into a thriving career.
Paul Feig, (Bridesmaids, Freaks and Geeks) dressed in his best Willy Wonka cosplay outfit, wraps with Kevin on his career in writing, directing, and producing film and television. Feig chats about turning his awkward high school years into a cult tv hit, the delight of working with brilliantly funny females, and just how much is too much when editing a food poisoning scene.
Filmmaker, producer, sometimes actor, always awesome Eli Roth joins Kevin to discuss "Hemlock," "Grindhouse," and "Inglorious Basterds"
Half of the masters of gross-out comedy, the Farrelly brothers, Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary) discusses his career in writing, producing, and directing these memorable comedies. Farrelly chats about casting Jim Carrey prior to the year that luanched his stardom, how to get the texture of fake semen just right, and Bill Murray not taking any grief from a nine-year-old girl.
Actor, writer, comedian, giant, Stephen Merchant (The Office, The Ricky Gervais Show) sits down with Kevin to discus how his beginnings in stand up comedy led him to conquering nearly all aspects of entertainment. Merchant regales us with tales of his early relationship with Ricky Gervais, their in office antics, and his disgust for Velveeta once educated on what the product is.
Television's most lovable serial killer, actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under), shares insights with Kevin in which even the most devout fans haven't heard. Details include performing eight shows a week during his beginnings on Broadway, as wells as all the wonderful talent he got to work along side with on Dexter. He also sings the theme from his improv troop "Off the Cuff!"
Twitter comedy prophet Rob Delaney discusses his roots in Stand-up comedy, and his life before becoming known as a disgusting, funny bastard the world over in one hundred and forty characters or less. While sharing his own particular struggle to the region between the middle and the top, he's ridiculously funny and insightful.
Properly attired in his uniform of a white oxford shirt and blue jeans, actor/comedian Jason Mantzoukas (The League, The Dictator) chats with Kevin about his extensive career in comedy. Mantzoukas talks about his roots at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York, going toe-to-toe in an audition with Sacha Baron Cohen, and how Rafi's antics can never go too far.
YouTube innovator Freddie Wong, with all his wild energy and humor, sits down with Kevin to discuss how he became King of the Internet. Wong chats about his Guitar Hero expertise, nerds innovating the arts, and how to turn a profit from producing goofy action shorts with your friends.
Veteran actor and multiple Emmy winner, John Larroquette (Night Court, Stripes), sits down with Kevin to talk about his illustrious career spanning stage and screen. Larroquette chats about his extensive collection of first edition fiction, having two left feet, and warning Marsha Warfield of her possible impending death.
Writer, show runner, and geek extraordinaire, Bryan Fuller, (Hannibal, Pushing Daisies) joins Kevin to discuss his television career. In this episode, Fuller practices his Klingon, debates his favorite horror films, and explains how Hannibal Lecter could be considered a "foodie."
Veteran actor and comedian, Jon Lovitz, (Saturday Night Live, The Critic) sits down with Kevin to chat about his beginning in improv comedy leading to a career spanning television and film. Lovitz serenades Kevin with an original tune about the host, opens up about landing a gig on SNL while urging them to hire Phil Hartman as well, and how his entire persona is basically an impression of Wimpy from Popeye.
Actor and screen writer, Danny Strong, (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lee Daniels' The Butler) sits down with Kevin to chat about his career transition from character actor to major motion picture screen writer. Strong discusses how writing the screenplay of a movie he wants to see is most logical, his daily writing process, and the joy of working with KPCS' very own Samm Levine.
Comedian and radio personality, Jim Norton, (Opie and Anthony, Louie) joins Kevin for an in-depth chat about stand up comedy. Jim discusses working on his new stand up special for Epix, American Degenerate, not knowing what to do with his hands while acting, and Chip Chipperson makes a special appearance.
Veteran actor and Television icon, Dick Van Dyke, (The Dick Van Dyke Show, Mary Poppins) sits down with Kevin to discuss his vast career as one of the most beloved performers of all time. Van Dyke chats about how dancing keeps him young at heart, his time spent with Walt in Disneyland park, and wishing he was Ray Bolger back in the 30s.
Kumail Nanjiani shatters illusions that a pretty boy from Pakistan can't find true happiness making drunks laugh. Even though his "Beta Male" stand-up special and co-starring roles on "Franklin & Bash" and Mike Judge's new HBO series suggest otherwise, he reveals an inner hilarity heretofore deemed inexplicable.
Actor and comedian Tom Papa, (The Informant!, Come to Papa) sits down with Kevin to discuss his start in stand up comedy leading to a writing and acting career. Tom talks about Bill Cosby making his wife laugh so heartily that she goes into labor, Steven Soderbergh asking him if he would like to be in “the gayest movie of all time,” and Alec Baldwin publically tweeting his phone number.
Comedic actor and writer, Ken Marino, (Wet Hot American Summer, Burning Love) chats with Kevin about his interest for performing in college leading to a career in acting. Ken discusses being nominated for 2 Emmys in the same category, collaborating with his wife on writing projects, and how fantastic it is to play with his college buddies and call it work.
Musician Ben Folds sits down with Kevin to chat about his career in all aspects of making music. Ben discusses his first attempts as a child to pound out a pop hit on a piano his father "acquired," befriending and collaborating with iconic William Shatner, and accidentally writing an inappropriate Christmas song for The Grinch.
Actor and veteran improvisational comedian, Greg Proops, (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) sits down with Kevin to talk about his career and new comedy special Live from Musso & Frank’s. Proops also discusses performing for audiences in both the UK and US, his week spent on a Royal Caribbean comedy cruise, and munchkins who lie about their age.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, producer, director, and Oscar winning writer, Jim Rash (Community, The Descendants) to discuss the many hats he wears in the entertainment industry. Rash chats about hosting Sundance Channel's open panel showThe Writers' Room, his most memorable Dean Pelton outfits, and his loving tribute to Angelina's leg during his acceptance speech.
Join Kevin as he chats with author, James Leighton. Leighton broke into the literary world writing about what he loves, penning many books about soccer. Stepping out of his comfort zone, Leighton is now promoting his latest, Alligator Blood about the rise and fall of Daniel Tzvetkoff who many blame for the demise of online poker.
Join Kevin as he sits down with American movie icon and arguably the nicest man on the planet, Tom Hanks, as he discusses the many roles he plays in the film industry. Tom chats about the hectic press schedule for Forrest Gump leading him to write, direct, and star in his own film; how the role of Jimmy Dugan changed his acting choices; and his stance on Disneyland traditions.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian and actor Jon Daly, (Kroll Show, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Betas) as they discuss his sprawling comedy career. Jon chats about his beginnings at UCB, his childhood obsession with Garrison Keillor, and his imaginary friend in Fabio.
In this episode, join Kevin as he chats with acclaimed film editor, Mark Sanger (Gravity). Mark discusses some of his favorite well-edited moments from classic films, working alongside a doodling Tim Burton, and how to create a movie villain from the vastness of outer space.
Join Kevin as he sits down with television legend, Larry David (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm) as they chat about creating two of the most memorable sitcoms. Learn of Larry's disdain for the phrase "happy new year," how he warned Woody Allen that he is going to be a horrible leading man, and how one can quit their job on Friday to return on Monday like it never happened.
Join Kevin as he sits down with current Saturday Night Live cast member, Taran Killam. Not only does Taran give a detailed account of a week in the life of a SNL cast member, he also discusses how he avoided child actors syndrome, logging nearly 7,500 hours on Goldeneye for Nintendo 64, and how wanting more time off of school lead to an acting career.
Writer/Director/Actor/Comedian Michael Showalter shares all he can in an all too brief 2-hour window. He talks of the New York writer's life, how after 20 years he's finally be ready to sell just a piece of his soul to showbiz, and why men can be cat ladies too.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, Curtis Armstrong, (Revenge of the Nerds, New Girl) as they discuss his career spanning over 3 decades. Armstrong chats about not realizing he was creating a catchphrase in Risky Business, recognizing how similar he is to the character of Booger, and Bruce Willis throwing him his own parade.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actor, Nate Corddry, (Mom, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) as they discuss his career transitioning from the stage to screen. Nate chats about acting opposite a screaming Bill Murray, a high school football mascot nightmare, and meeting Paul Newman while in his underwear.
Join Kevin as he chats with comedian Jim Jefferies (Legit, Fully Functional) about his stand up career leading to him creating his own television series. Jim discusses how Eddie Murphy's Delirious made him wish he was black, comparing mothers with Carrie Fisher, and that the Aussies are taking over Hollywood.
Join Kevin as he sits down with actress, Anna Faris, (Mom, The House Bunny) as they discuss her hometown beginnings in theater leading to a thriving film career. Anna chats about Warren Beatty interrupting her Lost in Translation audition, filming at the Playboy Mansion leaving her with more questions than answers, and how there is no room for vanity in comedy.
Join Kevin as he sits down with comedian and actress, Jenny Slate (Kroll Show, Obvious Child) to discuss her transition from stand-up, to television, and now film. Jenny chats about the satisfaction of crossing tasks off a list, doing a scene with a possibly anti-semitic baby, and her hit single "Poop and Pee Are Husband and Wife."