Phil Rosenthal is one of Todd’s favorite people within the TV industry to talk to, because he loves making television — whether he’s writing it or starring in it.
He's probably best known for creating the Emmy-winning series Everybody Loves Raymond, starring Ray Romano. The show ran for nine seasons, winning the Emmy for Best Comedy Series twice, and it has ... Show More
Dec 2018
What do The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Parks and Rec have in common? Michael Schur.
Michael Schur is one of the most adept minds in TV comedy. From his early days producing the Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon-era Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live, to his work as one of the key writers on The Office, he charted a career that touched some of the best TV comedy of th ... Show More
1h 9m
Dec 2018
Christmas music you won't get sick of, with R&B star PJ Morton
If you've talked to Todd at all, you know how much he enjoys Christmas music. And, sure, he enjoys the stuff that gets overplayed year after year, but he gets why you're sick of it. Finding good music often means going a little off the beaten path. That's why Todd talked to PJ Mo ... Show More
56m 34s
Feb 2018
Ep80 - 'Somebody Feed Phil' Host Phil Rosenthal on Making Travel Funny
The executive producer of "Everybody Loves Raymond," who's eating his way around the world in his new food/travel show "Somebody Feed Phil," reveals the one thing he won't eat, why he prefers street food, and how the show is like a sitcom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More
34m 26s
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
Aug 2022
Freaks & Geeks and Spy with Paul Feig
Our guest today is a storyteller who knows great comedy. As a director, Paul Feig has manned beloved movies like Bridesmaids, Ghostbuster and The Heat, not to mention memorable episodes of smash hit TV shows like Arrested Development and The Office. When it comes to writing, he m ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2018
Breakfast with Phil (w/ Phil Rosenthal, Danny Trejo, Niki Nakayama, Carole Iida-Nakayama) + Glen David Gold
Ben brings his hit ATX panel "Breakfast with Phil" to LA's Dynasty Typewriter Theater (30:00) talking food, entertainment, creativity, and why LA is the world's best restaurant city with Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal, actor/restauranteur Danny Trejo (Machete, Spy ... Show More
1h 50m