This week Mike welcomes David Cross, who is a legend in comedy and also makes cameos in Mike’s dreams. The two comics discuss the origins of Mr. Show, why Tobias from Arrested Development is so different from David himself, and how sometimes it’s hard to be an optimistic dad when the reality in front of you doesn’t feel so optimistic. Plus Mike and David tel ... Show More
Yesterday
216. Wanda Sykes: Mike's Dream Guest
Wanda Sykes is one of Mike’s original dream guests for the podcast. Now, on the heels of her new Netflix special, Legacy, Wanda talks with Mike about how they both started in DC, and why Wanda left her job at the NSA to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. Wanda tells the story of ... Show More
45m 55s
Jun 8
215. Phil Lord and Chris Miller: These 2 Dorks Made Every Movie You Love
Filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s resume is a laundry list of hits: Project Hail Mary, The Lego Movie, 21 Jump Street, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and more. Their success with projects that didn’t initially seem like good ideas has even spawned a verb in Hollywood, “ ... Show More
49m 8s
Jun 1
214. Robby Hoffman: It's a New Dawn
This week Mike and Robby Hoffman sit down for their first in-depth conversation like, as Robby puts it, two cats cautiously getting to know each other. Mike and Robby work out new jokes about vending machines and AI, share advice about marriage, and Robby begs Mike’s fans to stop ... Show More
56m 12s
May 2024
Mike Birbiglia’s “No Breath Holding” Sign
This week on Good One, host Jesse David Fox welcomes Mike Birbiglia back to the podcast. Mike walks Jesse through the joke at the climax of his most recent Netflix special, The Old Man and the Pool. The two also discuss making Good One: A Show About Jokes, the Peacock documentary ... Show More
1h 3m
Jan 2022
Interview with Mike Schur
This week Jenna and Angela interview Mike Schur! Mike Schur wrote on the first four seasons of “The Office” and played Dwight’s mysterious cousin, Mose Schrute. Mike also worked on “Saturday Night Live” and created shows like “Parks and Recreation”, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”, “The Goo ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2018
Bobo The Panda Bear, Michael Yo, and Great Stand-Up Comedy (#122)
Jo and Michael Yo are in-studio with Chris and Caelan behind the glass for this week’s episode of The Koy Pond. The guys open the show talking about Michael doing his first stand-up special. Then Jo talks about his childhood teddy bear Bobo. Before they wrap, the gang continues t ... Show More
36m 59s
Jan 2021
The Specials: Dave Chappelle "Killin' Them Softly"
This week, host Jesse David Fox previews his new Patreon podcast, The Specials. Along with his co-host, Dave Schilling, and producer, Jessamine Molli, each episode they watch a noteworthy stand-up special from the history of comedy and have as much fun as possible analyzing it as ... Show More
1h 19m
Jul 2021
Mike Schur - Pt. 1
Brian welcomes Mike Schur, known for his iconic role as Mose Schrute on The Office. Oh, and also for his role as writer, director, executive producer/creator of America’s best comedies, from The Office to Parks and Recreation to The Good Place. This episode, Brian and Mike bring ... Show More
45m 41s
Apr 2019
David Gets Arrested in His Driveway
David and Jason talk about their last minute trip to Las Vegas and the awkward moment they had on the airplane. Plus, David critiques Jason’s standup, David almost buys Jason a dog and the reason LAPD are now David’s best friends. Also, David’s friend Reggie talks about coming ou ... Show More
38m 51s
Aug 2019
David Meets Robert Downey Jr.
David hosts Teen Choice and meets Robert Downey Jr., Jason talks about a sexual escapade from his past and gets even better at David's new Nickelodeon show. Plus, Jason tries to convince David to come to his standup tour, David chats with Jack Black, and Joe joins with another ho ... Show More
38m 47s