5 Questions: Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata and Rainn Wilson
Comedians Nicole Byer and Sasheer Zamata reveal their experiences meeting Beyoncé and actor Rainn Wilson talks to Elyse about which historical figure was left out of Oppenheimer.
5 Questions: Hari Kondabolu and Tig Notaro
Elyse talks to Hari Kondabolu about frozen pizzas and waffles. Plus, Tig Notaro discusses meeting Anne Hathaway and explains what it's like to live under a rock.
5 Questions: Brian Baumgartner and Holmes
Actor Brian Baumgartner from The Office, reveals his favorite Jack Nicholson encounter and actor and comedian Holmes asks Elyse about her love history.
5 Questions: Moses Storm and Kevin Jonas
Elyse talks to Moses Storm about faking it as a stunt double and the glory of eggs. Plus, Kevin Jonas shares his love of Edgar Allan Poe and the power of saying "I'm not comfortable".
5 Questions: Atsuko Okatsuka and Mike Birbiglia
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka talks about fangirling over Winona Ryder and her quest for a sleeveless turtleneck top. Plus, Elyse gives Mike Birbiglia work/life balance tips and convinces him that Chipotle is the way to go.
5 Questions: The Office Ladies and Jonathan Van Ness
Elyse talks to Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer about their awkward celeb encounters and the craziness of babysitting when you, too, are a child. Plus, Jonathan Van Ness shares their recipe for a deliciously sweet-and-spicy breakfast sandwich.
One of My Faves: Stressing in My Flesh Suit (with Mike Birbiglia)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Mike Birbiglia. He talks about his new Broadway show “The Old Man and The Pool,” and how he makes a show about death and mortality funny. Mike gets into his creative process around joke writing, like how he got underneath the meaning behind a joke about…
One of My Faves: Hitting Singles (with Office Ladies)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer of The Office Ladies. I thought I peaked when they played my song “Whispers in the Breakroom” on their podcast. But oh no. It just got better. They tell me about becoming friends over a partition, the hard years before th…
One of My Faves: Starting a TikTok Trend (with Moses Storm)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Moses Storm. Moses Storm has led a crazy life. The comedian and actor tells me about growing up in his family’s “failed” cult, living in a bus with his five siblings, and eventually meeting his hero Conan O’Brien on a rooftop that smelled like tapas. We…
One of My Faves: Putting Myself in Timeout (with Aparna Nancherla)
This week, we're revisiting my interview with Aparna Nancherla. You know when you meet someone and just vibe instantly? That was me and comedian and actress Aparna Nancherla. She talks about writing a book on imposter syndrome (spoiler alert: it doesn’t just go away) and how it led her to turn down…