Id10t With Chris Hardwick

Michael Shannon joins Chris to talk about how he is adapting to life in quarantine, what he had been working on lately and life as an actor. He also talks about how his family has been dealing with COVID-19, what he is working on next and his new movie The Quarry, on VOD April 17! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank Matano (Italian comedian, Italy's Got Talent) chats with Chris about how they met, how he became a comedian and how comedy differs in Italy. He also talks about life in Italy amid COVID19, having dual citizenship and they talk about playing Animal Crossing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Stonestreet returns to the podcast! He talks about some of his favorite movies, they talk about the rise of sitcoms and how life has changed with COVID-19. He also talks about getting the role on Modern Family, working on the show for 11 years and what he wants to do next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Scott Lee (Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Mulan) and Chris talk about his role in Back to the Future II, Jason talks about studying martial arts for his role as Bruce Lee and what martial arts has taught him about regular life. Jason also talks about his years working on a farm and living off the grid, getting back into acting and his upcoming movie Mulan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maulik Pancholy (Sanjay and Craig, 30 Rock) and Chris have a Sanjay and Craig reunion! They talk about how much fun it was to do the voices on Sanjay and Craig, the crazy storylines of the show and how Maulik fell into comedy. Maulik also talks about how important it is to have characters all kids can relate to, what inspired him to write his book The Best At It and what speaking to kids about his book and differences has taught him! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Pullman (Independence Day, Spaceballs, The Sinner) chats with Chris about all the roles he has played over the years, his work on Spaceballs and how always plays nice guys. They also talk about the first Independence Day, roles that he hasn’t played yet but wants to and his show The Sinner on USA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Saw) chats with Chris about how much they love Monty Python, he tells a story about seeing Prince in concert and they talk about how The Princess Bride became such a hit. Cary also talks about working with different legends over the years, running into Kevin Costner right after Robin Hood: Men in Tights came out and he talks about being in the most recent season of Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Cary also does his amazing Michael Caine impression! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Folake Olowofoyeku (actress, musician, Bob Hearts Abishola) sits down with Chris to talk about how many languages there are in the world, she talks about growing up in Nigeria and they talk about video games they love to play. Folake also talk about her love for playing music, how she got into acting and her show Bob Hearts Abishola on CBS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Peters (comedian) chats with Chris about how divisive people get about having kids, how they approach riffing with crowds and they talk about sitting down and writing jokes. They also talk about how Russell became so famous around the world, the time he hung out at Eddie Murphy’s house and his newest special Deported on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Carol Kane (The Princess Bride, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) chats with Chris about living in New York, getting her start as an actor and she talks about working with so many other comedy legends. Carol also talks about being in The Princess Bride, how different all her roles have been over the years and her new show Hunters on Amazon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Willman (magician) returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about coming up with his show Magic for Humans, how he has found his voice as a magician and he talks about getting into magic as a kid. Justin and Chris also talk about performing at colleges, Justin talks about how he comes up with tricks and the return of his show Magic for Humans on Netflix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drew Scott (Property Brothers) and Linda Scott sit down with Chris and Lydia! They talk about the challenges of doing construction, working together as a couple and Lydia and Chris talk about their specific design aesthetic. They also talk about things they like to collect, Drew and Linda talk about designing their home together and they talk about their new podcast At Home with Linda and Drew Scott! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Schwartz (Parks and Rec, comedy and improv) chats with Chris about their love of animation cells, how the Simpsons predicted so much stuff that actually ended up happening and Ben talks how much he loves Disneyland. Ben also talks about improv has helped him in every aspect of his life, how the internet has helped people create comedy and everything that he is currently working on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alison Brie returns to the podcast! She talks about having recently gotten a perm for GLOW, starting strength training for the show and they talk about how well targeted Instagram ads know what they like. Alison also talks about how different all her roles over the years have been, getting into writing and producing and they talk about her new movie Horse Girl, streaming on Netflix February 7th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) talks about getting the job on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, how working on the show has changed his perspective on life and the challenges of building a house. Jesse also talks about being from New Mexico, when he realized he wanted to be an actor, he talks about the ending of Modern Family and he and his husband’s organization Tie the Knot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Belmonte (number one bowler in the world!) chats with Chris about how they finally bowled together after years of trying, they both talk about growing up bowling and Jason talks about how the pro bowling world has changed over the years. Jason also talks about the interesting way he bowls, they talk about how intricate bowling techniques are and Jason talks about dealing with a grueling travel schedule! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lucy Lawless (Xena Warrior Princess) and Chris chat about why Americans are so obsessed with New Zealand, how she recently Marie Kondo-ed her belongings and their mutual obsession for true crime. She also talks about playing Xena on Xena Warrior Princess, going to small towns to study crimes and her show My Life is Murder on Acorn TV! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Cho (Harold & Kumar, Star Trek) chats with Chris about how terrible house design in the 1970’s was, John talks about how exciting it was to be in Star Trek, and he talks about what it was like moving from South Korea to America as a child. John also talks about becoming an actor and how it can make you feel insecure, they discuss how the world and kids have changed throughout their lifetime and John talks about his new movie The Grudge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Payne (The Walking Dead) chats with Chris about having a crazy beard and hair for The Walking Dead, what it's like working on a show for such a long time and how he got into acting. They also talk about his show Prodigal Son, what intrigued Tom about the story and how he makes sure to stay content and happy with his life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Messiah on Netflix) chats with Chris about how both their houses might be haunted, Michelle talks about how she met her husband and Chris talks about his recent trip to Hawaii. They also talk about how they both love Nashville, their dreams to own farm animals and Michelle’s new show Messiah, streaming now on Netflix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices