The Three Questions with Andy Richter

Author and comedian Josh Gondelman chats with Andy Richter about giving the best apologies, laying the groundwork for a writing career, and the most important $40 he was ever given. Plus, Josh talks bridging the gap between stand-up and teaching, stone-sober breakfast dates, and his new book Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results.

26 Marras 20191h 11min

Actress and comedian Michaela Watkins talks with Andy Richter about a hereditary love of math, her first stage role as a British maid, how to stay invested in the material, bidding farewell to Portland for a career in LA, and the boom of female-led projects in Hollywood. Plus, Michaela discusses what she’s learned about the fine line of nuance in comedy.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS)

19 Marras 20191h 33min

Comedian and UCB co-founder Matt Besser talks with Andy Richter about wild improv parties from their early days in Chicago, foraying into stand-up via a college contest, humiliation as a driving force, and overcoming the inertia of being unknown. Plus, Matt discusses the steady escalation of the Upright Citizens Brigade, his new special Pot Humor, and the big picture lessons in comedy he’s learned over the years.Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THREEQUESTIONS), and Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/threequestions).

12 Marras 20191h 29min

Author and Jeopardy legend Ken Jennings joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up in Seoul, how his Mormon upbringing has shaped his life, and the behind-the-scenes story of his famed Jeopardy run. Plus, Ken discusses how he’s made a career out of his game show success and the importance of creating one’s own niche.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), Dashlane, and HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/THREEQUESTIONS9 code: THREEQUESTIONS9).

5 Marras 20191h 11min

Actor, director and author LeVar Burton joins Andy Richter to talk about transplanting from West Germany to Sacramento, getting cast in Roots right out of college, and engaging kids with literature on Reading Rainbow. Plus, LeVar discusses his work on Star Trek: The Next Generation, his podcast LeVar Burton Reads, and the one piece of advice he’d offer his younger self.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS) and Bombas (www.bombas.com/threequestions).

29 Loka 20191h 11min

Actress, comedian, and writer Andrea Savage (I’m Sorry) talks to Andy Richter about overachieving academically, using nervousness as a driving influence, terrifying prop babies, and her new podcast “Andrea Savage: A Grown-Up Woman #buttholes”. Plus, Andrea traces her path from deciding to pursue acting while studying abroad in Spain to joining The Groundlings to running her own show and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/andy code: ANDY) and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/THREEQUESTIONS code: THREEQUESTIONS).

22 Loka 20191h 20min

Animator, writer, and director Loren Bouchard (Dr. Katz, Bob’s Burgers) talks with Andy Richter about growing up in a family of blue collar artists, why bartending is perfect preparation for working in production, coming alive through gratitude, and the horror element that got cut while developing Bob’s Burgers. Plus, Loren shares why he’d like to find success by stepping away from the workshop.This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/threequestions) and The Hilarious World of Depression podcast.

15 Loka 20191h 3min

Actor, producer, and director Seth Green sits down with Andy Richter to discuss discovering a love for theatrics during summer camp, pulling public pranks, and acclimating to fame. Plus, Seth talks about Robot Chicken’s journey to the airwaves, how a trip to Thailand inspired his new movie Changeland, and the thrill of portraying his most convincingly bad persona.This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THREEQUESTIONS), HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/threequestions80 code: THREEQUESTIONS80) and Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/andy).

8 Loka 20191h 19min