Academy Award winning actor Marcia Gay Harden joins the show. Over sushi, Marcia Gay Harden tells me about being in the original cast of Broadway’s “Angels in America,” going back to catering after Coen Brothers film “Miller’s Crossing,” and a very good Mike Nichols apology story. This episode was recorded at Ocean Prime in Beverly Hills, CA.
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Apr 14
Darren Criss — On Getting ‘Glee’ & How ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Almost Didn’t Make It
'Glee’ and ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ star Darren Criss joined the show. Over scallion pancakes stuffed with gooey cheese and bacon, Darren tells me about going viral for a Harry Potter parody in 2009, getting ‘Glee,’ and how 'Maybe Happy Ending’ almost didn’t even mak ... Show More
40m 54s
Feb 2024
Jesse Tyler Ferguson - Modern Family Issues
In 11 years on ABC’s Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson never won a Primetime Emmy even though he was nominated 5 times. Jason, who reminds us often, was nominated 7 times for Seinfeld so in this episode, we find out who lost it, better. And Jesse’s show is so popular there are ... Show More
45m 27s
Jul 2020
Bewitched with Dana Schwartz
Years were spent trying to figure out the perfect way to bring back the 60s sitcom, Bewitched. The result was a confusing, critical bomb. How do you go wrong with a hot Oscar winner, SNL star, a handful of Daily Show correspondents, and the Ephron sisters? Blank Check attempts to ... Show More
2h 34m
Nov 2018
‘SNL’ Pete Davidson Apology; Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next' & More - Meet The Hollywood Press
After intense backlash, ‘SNL’ Pete Davidson invites army veteran congressman to ‘Weekend Update’ to apologize. Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ has its own message for ex-Pete Davidson. Hollywood stars hit by California Wildfires. A gay debate over Freddie Mercury biopic ‘Bohemian ... Show More
45m 10s
Oct 2018
Ch. 29: Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Actress | Dan Schofield, Writer
The Good Place writer Dan Schofield and actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Simone) shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about Kirby’s audition and her background in improvisation, how the writers’ room named Simone, the return of Adam Scott as Trevor, Marc’s favorit ... Show More
48m 54s
Jan 2025
Carter Funeral Guest List, Politicizing LA Fires, Sports War: Bonuses vs. Ratings
Desi Lydic tackles the historically awkward reunion between Trump and all his political enemies at Jimmy Carter's funeral. Conservatives blame DEI for the raging wildfires in LA, so Michael Kosta is stepping in to help with his straight white maleness.
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29m 34s
Sep 2025
TDS Time Machine | Emmy Nominated Guests
Throw on some formal wear and start rehearsing your speech, it's time to sit down with some Emmy nominees. Jason Segal joins Desi Lydic to talk Shrinking, and what Harrison Ford thought of his penis. Colman Domingo, nominated for The Four Seasons, talks to Jordan Klepper about hi ... Show More
52m 18s
Aug 2020
Julie & Julia with Romilly Newman
Alas, our Nora Ephron series has come to an end! For our last ep, we’re happy we get to end on a high note and a touch of the Tucc… with 2009’s Julie & Julia. Returning to not only offer her chef expertise but share but how this movie molded her life is noted sister, Romilly Newm ... Show More
2h 15m