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Season 1

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Series Trailer

    • April 30, 2012
    • YouTube

    Made Man's new series, Speakeasy, features Hollywood's most iconic men chatting over drinks with host and comedian Paul F. Tompkins to offer viewers a unique glimpse into their lives—and spirits. Enjoy the trailer, and stay tuned for guests like Weird Al Yankovic and Zach Galifianakis.

  • S01E01 Ty Burrell

    • May 12, 2012
    • YouTube

    In the premiere episode of Made Man's new series, Speakeasy, Paul F. Tompkins sits down with Modern Family's Ty Burrell to talk about the benefits of alcoholic consumption, his Big Love bar, and the secret sauce of sitcom success.

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Mean Ty Burrell and The Hunger Games

    • May 14, 2012
    • YouTube

    We want to know what's on your mind! Every other week, Paul F. Tompkins will answer your questions about the previous week's episode, drinks, and life in general. This week - what's the side of Ty Burrell we don't see, and how does Paul's real life relate to the Hunger Games?

  • S01E02 Weird Al Yankovic

    • May 21, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with the legendary Weird Al Yankovic to talk about humorless weasels, Lady Gaga, and performing at the Super Bowl.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Grammar Rules and Steampunk Times

    • May 25, 2012
    • YouTube

    This week, Paul speaks out on the rules of grammar, his best week ever, and favorite decade.

  • S01E03 Andy Richter

    • May 29, 2012
    • YouTube

    Andy Richter drains a Bloody Mary while talking frankly with Paul F. Tompkins about coming back to Conan, life as a halfway failure and, yes, disrobing uncomfortable puppies. Join us next week, Monday, June 4th for Speakeasy with Special Guest and True Blood star Sam Trammell.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Judging Idol and Comedy Fights

    • May 31, 2012
    • YouTube

    This week, Paul F. Tompkins speaks out against reality shows and tells us who would win in a comedy fight.

  • S01E04 Sam Trammell

    • June 4, 2012
    • YouTube

    True Blood's Sam Trammell tells Speakeasy host Paul F. Tompkins about fighting through his first drink (straight vermouth!), on stage vs. on screen nudity and the truth about cats and dogs.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Beards

    • June 7, 2012
    • YouTube

    This week, Paul F. Tompkins reflects on beard etiquette and what's wrong with them in general.

  • S01E05 Nathan Fillion

    • June 11, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with Castle's Nathan Fillion to talk about soap opera acting, Firefly and Band-Aid flavored Scotch.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Suits

    • June 14, 2012
    • YouTube

    In this weeks episode of Paul F. Tompkins answers your questions, Paul addresses why he wears suits all the time, and who was really "The Boss".

  • S01E06 Max Greenfield

    • June 18, 2012
    • YouTube

    Speakeasy host Paul F. Tompkins talks with New Girl's Max Greenfield about stripping down, standing up and being "adorkable."

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Cologne and Racism

    • June 21, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins answers your questions about the worst thing in the world and how we should smell.

  • S01E07 Oscar Nunez

    • June 25, 2012
    • YouTube

    The Office's Oscar Nunez sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about his life as a dental technologist, stand-up comedy, and trippin' balls.

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Paul F. Tompkins Answers More Questions

    • June 28, 2012
    • YouTube

    As part of the ongoing series, Speakeasy, comedian Paul F. Tompkins answers questions from the YouTube community.

  • S01E08 Clark Gregg

    • July 2, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with Clark Gregg to talk the Marvel universe, Joss Whedon, Comic-Con, and floating restaurants.

  • SPECIAL 0x9 'Never Gonna Give You Up'

    • July 5, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins answers your questions about interviews and commitment.

  • S01E09 Chris Hardwick

    • July 9, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with The Nerdist himself, Chris Hardwick to talk Course of the Force, being a nerd, and insect collecting.

  • SPECIAL 0x10 Comic Idols and Mr. Holland's Opus

    • July 12, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins answers more of your questions - this week coving what movie makes him cry and who his comic idols are.

  • S01E10 7 Years Bad Sex with Homeland's Damian Lewis

    • July 16, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins has a Bloody Mary with Homeland's Damian Lewis to talk about playing crazy people, his meeting with the President, Warren Buffett, and 7 years of bad sex. Make your own Bloody Mary! 1.5 oz Vodka 3 oz Tomato Juice 2oz red hot sauce 2 oz green hot sauce 1 dash Worcestershire sauce .5 oz lemon juice

  • SPECIAL 0x11 'What Does The F Stand For?'

    • July 19, 2012
    • YouTube

    Find out what the F. Stands for in Paul's name and discover the secret to good joke telling.

  • S01E11 Jason Ritter Gets Hammered!

    • July 23, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with Jason Ritter to talk awkward karaoke songs, gummy lifesavers, and disturbing hospital stories. Catch all of Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins at http://www.youtube.com/show/speakeasywithpaulftompkins Jason Morgan Ritter is an American actor, son of actor John Ritter and actress Nancy Morgan. Ritter is probably best known for his role as Kevin Girardi in the television series Joan of Arcadia and as Sean Walker in the NBC series The Event. Most recently he has provided the voice to Mario/ The Dark Knight/ and Tomato on The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange and starred as Jack Malloy in the TV movie County.

  • SPECIAL 0x12 How Much For The Moustache?

    • July 25, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul once again takes your questions and reveals how much it would take to shave his moustache.

  • S01E12 Zach Galifianakis Goes To Broadway

    • July 30, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with Zach Galifianakis to talk Broadway Musicals, Shakespeare, being Presidential, the importance of bees, and encouraging friends. Make your own Mojito 10 fresh mint leaves 1/2 lime, cut into 4 wedges 2 tablespoons white sugar, or to taste 1 cup ice cubes 1 1/2 fluid ounces white rum 1/2 cup club soda Zach Galifianakis is an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his numerous film and television appearances including his own Comedy Central Presents special. He garnered attention for his role as Alan Garner in the comedy film The Hangover and its sequel The Hangover Part II.

  • S01E13 Zach Galifianakis Part 2

    • August 6, 2012
    • YouTube

    Zach continues to talk preparation as an actor, eating out, his svelte levels, platonic sleepovers, and Abercrombie models.

  • S01E14 Paul Scheer, Fantasy Action Star

    • October 8, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with everyone's favorite fantasy football star Paul Scheer, to discuss the two most important new seasons - the NFL and The League! To celebrate Octoberfest the funniest Paul's around talk fantasy football, improv, and Paul's new hit Adult Swim show, NTSF:SD:SUV.

  • S01E15 Jesse Tyler Ferguson Flirts With Bryan Cranston

    • October 15, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins sits down with the very classy Jesse Tyler Ferguson to talk about So You Think You Can Dance, flirting with Bryan Cranston, bow-ties, and his on set relationship with Eric Stonestreet.

  • S01E16 Seth Green on Stand Up Trauma, Child Actors, and Star Wars

    • October 22, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins and Robot Chicken's Seth Green get wasted as they talk about their hometown, desolate open mic nights, Seth's teenage failures, and the unpredictable Harrison Ford.

  • S01E17 Patton Oswalt talks Standup, Airport Diets & Family

    • October 29, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins and Patton Oswalt sit down to discuss healthy airport options, bed flavored cupcakes, stand up comedy and metal-core music.

  • S01E18 Nat Faxon

    • November 26, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins and Nat Faxon sit down to discuss surfing, his new show, "Ben and Kate," improvisational comedy and winning an Academy Award.

  • SPECIAL 0x13 Drinking Games with Nat Faxon

    • November 26, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Word Association" with Academy Award winner Nat Faxon... things are about to get revealing!

  • SPECIAL 0x14 Drinking Games with Aziz Ansari

    • December 3, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Word Association" with Park's and Recreation star, Comedian, and R. Kelly enthusiast Aziz Ansari... things are about to get crazy!

  • S01E19 Aziz Ansari

    • December 4, 2012
    • YouTube

    Aziz Ansari talks about his Southern roots, the start of his stand up career and his new-found passion for cooking at home.

  • S01E20 Rich Sommer of AMC's Mad Men

    • December 10, 2012
    • YouTube

    Rich Sommer, aka: Harry Crane of AMC's "Mad Men" dishes secrets about his fellow Mad Men cast-members, his reaction to being parodied on Saturday Night Live, and his strong obsession for board games.

  • SPECIAL 0x15 Drinking Games with Rich Sommer

    • December 10, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with AMC's "Mad Men" star Rich Sommer, aka: Harry Crane... Jon Hamm's gonna be mad about this.

  • S01E21 Doug Benson

    • December 17, 2012
    • YouTube

    Doug Benson talks smack about movies, stand-up comedy and his experience being a background dancer in Michael Jackson's Captain EO.

  • SPECIAL 0x16 Drinking Games with Doug Benson

    • December 17, 2012
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Word Association" with Super-High Me Comedian and Movie enthusiast Doug Benson ... things are about to get smokey!

  • S01E22 Tom Arnold

    • February 4, 2013
    • YouTube

    Tom Arnold discusses touring, low sperm counts, and rifling through a stranger's luggage to meet Daniel Day-Lewis.

  • SPECIAL 0x17 Drinking Games with Tom Arnold

    • February 4, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with comedian Tom Arnold ... Meg Ryan will continue to hate him.

  • S01E23 Dominic Monaghan

    • February 11, 2013
    • YouTube

    Dominic Monaghan talks drinking culture, going green, and his Star Wars ink.

  • SPECIAL 0x18 Drinking Games with Dominic Monaghan

    • February 11, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with actor Dominic Monaghan who has a soft spot for redheads.

  • SPECIAL 0x19 Drinking Games with Michael Rooker of AMC's The Walking Dead

    • February 18, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with actor Michael Rooker who plays by his own rules.

  • S01E24 Michael Rooker of AMC's The Walking Dead

    • February 18, 2013
    • YouTube

    Michael Rooker talks shaving his head for Mallrats, his Call of Duty voiceover, and the "Skunk-cident."

  • SPECIAL 0x20 Drinking Games with Nick Kroll

    • February 25, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with comedian Nick Kroll who wastes no time trying to hug Zooey Deschanel.

  • S01E25 Nick Kroll

    • February 25, 2013
    • YouTube

    Nick Kroll talks his new show, comedic beginnings, and the hate for Cavemen.

  • SPECIAL 0x21 Drinking Games with Julia Stiles

    • March 4, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with actress Julia Stiles who plays by her own rules.

  • S01E26 Julia Stiles

    • March 4, 2013
    • YouTube

    Julia Stiles talks Blue, her New York upbringing, and throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game.

  • SPECIAL 0x22 Walking Dead's Steven Yeun Plays a Drinking Game

    • March 11, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with actor Steven Yeun who must choose between The Walking Dead women.

  • S01E27 Walking Dead's Steven Yeun Nerds Out

    • March 11, 2013
    • YouTube

    Steven talks Glenn's trademark cap, improv, and the awesomely strange fan mail Norman Reedus receives.

  • SPECIAL 0x23 Russell Peters Plays a Drinking Game

    • March 18, 2013
    • YouTube

    Paul F. Tompkins plays a drunk game of "Hug, Marry, Kill" with comedian Russell Peters who kills a fellow Canadian.

  • S01E28 Russell Peters is a Renaissance Man

    • March 18, 2013
    • YouTube

    Russell Peters talks hanging with the King of Jordan, how boxing compares to stand-up, and his experience on Source Code.

  • S01E29 William Fichtner Has a Man Cave

    • March 25, 2013
    • YouTube

    William Fichtner talks his movie roles, voicing video game characters, and racing in the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

  • SPECIAL 0x24 Rob Delaney Making Wholesome GIFs

    • April 8, 2013
    • YouTube

    Rob Delaney uses common objects for you to create wholesome .gifs.

  • S01E30 Rob Delaney: Comedian

    • April 8, 2013
    • YouTube

    Rob Delaney talks Twitter, family, and catching Hepatitis A from a baked good.

  • SPECIAL 0x25 Alison Brie Creates Unsexy .Gifs

    • April 15, 2013
    • YouTube

    Alison Brie stems the tide of sexy .gifs by creating some of her own.

  • SPECIAL 0x26 Alison Brie Imitates Popular Internet Memes

    • April 15, 2013
    • YouTube

    Alison Brie takes on Grumpy Cat, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Ermahgerd, and Unflattering Beyonce. Her Hadouken pose didn't end quite as successfully as it started, however.

  • S01E31 Mad Men's Alison Brie is Awesome

    • April 15, 2013
    • YouTube

    Alison Brie talks Dungeons & Dragons, watching her own work, and Nathan Fillion's visits to the set of Community.

  • SPECIAL 0x27 Jake Johnson Imitates Popular Internet Memes

    • April 22, 2013
    • YouTube

    Jake takes on Strutting Leo, You Don't Say?, Trollface, and Grumpy Cat.

  • S01E32 New Girl's Jake Johnson Loves Drunk Acting

    • April 22, 2013
    • YouTube

    Jake Johnson talks his new movie Drinking Buddies, auditioning for New Girl, and having fun on the job.

  • SPECIAL 0x28 Aaron Eckhart Creates His Own Memes

    • May 13, 2013
    • YouTube

    Aaron strikes a pose with his best impressions of the president, himself, and Two-Face.

  • S01E33 Aaron Eckhart Is An Old Pro

    • May 13, 2013
    • YouTube

    Aaron talks his new movie Erased, Heath Ledger as The Joker, and joining Twitter.

  • SPECIAL 0x29 Simon Helberg Plays 'How Well Do You Know Howard?'

    • May 20, 2013
    • YouTube

    Simon plays 'How well do you know Howard?' Trivia questions based on his character on The Big Bang Theory.

  • S01E34 The Big Bang Theory's Simon Helberg Is Versatile

    • May 20, 2013
    • YouTube

    Simon Helberg talks getting beat up in his black belt initiation, high school and college plays, and Studio 60.

  • SPECIAL 0x30 Donald Faison Plays Internet Games

    • May 27, 2013
    • YouTube

    Donald Faison tries to diagnose common diseases based on their obscure medical names.

  • S01E35 Donald Faison Gets The Last Laugh

    • May 27, 2013
    • YouTube

    Donald talks his new prank show Who Gets The Last Laugh?, Kickass 2, and becoming an actor.

  • S01E36 Arrested Development's Tony Hale on the Evolution of Buster

    • June 3, 2013
    • YouTube

    Arrested Development's Tony Hale drops by Speakeasy to remember his times on the set, and his thoughts on the new season on Netflix.

  • SPECIAL 0x31 Tony Hale Plays Creepy Mother's Game as Buster Bluth

    • June 3, 2013
    • YouTube

    Arrested Development's Tony Hale does some role-playing with Paul F.Tompklins gives off some serious Norman Bates.

  • SPECIAL 0x32 Bob Odenkirk Reinterprets Alvin and the Chipmunks

    • June 10, 2013
    • YouTube

    Bob reinterprets Ian, the role his Mr. Show castmate played in Alvin and the Chipmunks.

  • S01E37 Breaking Bad's Bob Odenkirk is a Jack of All Trades

    • June 10, 2013
    • YouTube

    Bob talks his book of screenplays, Saul Goodman, and a Mr. Show reunion.

  • S01E38 Michelle Rodriguez Goes Turbo

    • July 1, 2013
    • YouTube

    Michelle Rodriguez talks growing up in a multicultural environment, her first animated film Turbo, and training for Girlfight.

  • S01E39 'Parks and Rec' Ben Schwartz Can't Stop

    • July 8, 2013
    • YouTube

    Ben Schwartz talks Rejected Jokes, House of Lies, and his new College Humor movie Coffee Town.

  • S01E40 Archer's Judy Greer Doesn't Know What You Know Her From

    • July 15, 2013
    • YouTube

    Judy Greer talks her first book 'I Don't Know What You Know Me From,' voicing Cheryl on Archer, and acting with motion capture in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.

  • S01E41 The Heat's Nate Corddry is a Delight

    • July 22, 2013
    • YouTube

    Nate Corddry talks cold weather and comedy, Studio 60, and his new Chuck Lorre produced show: Mom.

  • S01E42 SNL's Bill Hader is a Natural

    • August 26, 2013
    • YouTube

    Bill Hader talks his dad trying out stand-up, SNL, Emmy Nominations, South Park and his new movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.

  • S01E43 Orange Is the New Black's Pablo Schreiber is Old School

    • September 2, 2013
    • YouTube

    Pablo Schreiber talks his Broadway roots, his experience on Orange Is the New Black, and sets the record for most drinks consumed on Speakeasy.

  • SPECIAL 0x33 Modern Day 'Saved by the Bell' Scenarios with Zack Morris Himself!

    • September 9, 2013
    • YouTube

    How does Zack Morris deal with modern day problems involving Cross-Fit, iPhone Apps, and Gluten-Free Pizza? Mark-Paul Gosselaar delves deep into his character to come up with the solutions.

  • S01E44 Franklin & Bash's Mark-Paul Gosselaar is a Great Sport

    • September 9, 2013
    • YouTube

    Mark-Paul Gosselaar talks working with Breckin Meyer, playing Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell, and getting advice from Alan Arkin.

  • SPECIAL 0x34 Fairy Tales from Breaking Bad's Mike Ehrmantraut

    • September 16, 2013
    • YouTube

    Breaking Bad's Mike Ehrmantraut is a tough guy. He's also a grandfather with a heart of gold. So how else would Mike Ehrmantraut put his grand daughter to bed but to read her fairy tales in his own way?

  • S01E45 Breaking Bad's Jonathan Banks is a Badass

    • September 16, 2013
    • YouTube

    Jonathan Banks talks Breaking Bad, doing comedic roles on Parks & Rec, and performing his own stunts with Ed O'Neill on Modern Family.

  • SPECIAL 0x35 Robert Kirkman Plays Zombify This!

    • October 14, 2013
    • YouTube

    The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman incorporates a zombie apocalypse into normal non-zombie shows and movies like Sesame Street, Indiana Jones, and Mad Men!

  • S01E46 The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman Tells His Story

    • October 14, 2013
    • YouTube

    The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman talks Marvel Zombies, the 10th anniversary of The Walking Dead comics, his struggle to survive while creating his project.

  • S01E47 Battlestar Galactica's Katee Sackhoff Has Made It

    • October 28, 2013
    • YouTube

    Katee Sackhoff talks about how she got the role of Starbuck, her new show Longmire, and her brother seeing her boob at the Riddick premiere.

  • S01E48 The Venture Bros.' James Urbaniak

    • November 11, 2013
    • YouTube

    James Urbaniak discusses his East Coast roots, theater upbringing, and his role as Dr. Venture on The Venture Bros.

  • S01E49 It's Always Sunny in Kaitlin Olson's World

    • November 25, 2013
    • YouTube

    Kaitlin Olson talks The Groundlings, being a mother in Hollywood, and voicing a character in Finding Nemo 2.

  • SPECIAL 0x37 Key & Peele Attempt World Record for Impressions

    • December 9, 2013
    • YouTube

    Key & Peele attempt 34 impressions in one minute or less.

  • S01E50 Key & Peele Push the Limits

    • December 9, 2013
    • YouTube

    Key & Peele discuss how they met, handling controversy, and pushing forward in future seasons.

  • SPECIAL 0x38 Key & Peele Play 'Racist or Really Need to Tell You Something'

    • December 9, 2013
    • YouTube

    Key & Peele look at current events to determine whether a celebrity was actually racist or woefully unaware.

  • SPECIAL 0x39 Lizzy Caplan Imitates Rage Faces

    • December 23, 2013
    • YouTube

    Lizzy Caplan does her best to mimic rage faces.

  • S01E51 Masters of Sex's Lizzy Caplan Commands Respect

    • December 23, 2013
    • YouTube

    Lizzy Caplan discusses her experiences on Freaks and Geeks, Party Down, and Masters of Sex.

  • S01E52 Saving Mr. Banks' B.J. Novak is Multifaceted

    • January 6, 2014
    • YouTube

    B.J. Novak talks Saving Mr. Banks, his new book 'One More Thing,' and his experience writing and acting on The Office.

  • S01E53 Dexter's Yvonne Strahovski: It's Tough to Play a Murderer

    • January 20, 2014
    • YouTube

    Yvonne Strahovski talks arriving from Australia, long work hours in television, and her new movie I, Frankenstein.

  • S01E54 My Drinks with Eric André

    • February 3, 2014
    • YouTube

    Eric André talks getting shoved on a bicycle in New York, working with Hannibal Buress, and rubber escalators.

  • S01E55 Thomas Lennon Has Fresh Eyes

    • February 17, 2014
    • YouTube

    Thomas Lennon talks how he got cut out of Hancock, writing for a studio, and why you should never ask Tom Waits for his autograph.

  • S01E56 Community's Gillian Jacobs Sets the Bar High

    • March 3, 2014
    • YouTube

    Gillian Jacobs (Britta on Community) dishes on her education at Julliard, her experiences with Communists, and being on the set of Community.

  • S01E57 Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer Has a Classic Hollywood Story

    • March 10, 2014
    • YouTube

    Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) talks about growing up on a farm, her modeling career, and experiences on Battlestar Galactica.

  • SPECIAL 0x40 Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer Creates Unsexy .GIFs

    • March 10, 2014
    • YouTube

    Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica) uses some common items to make the most unsexy.GIFs on the Internet.

  • S01E58 Haley Joel Osment Thinks Talking About Acting is Weird

    • March 17, 2014
    • YouTube

    Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense, Alpha House) sits down with Paul to talk about childhood stardom, Amazon's "Alpha House," and the benefits of new media.

  • SPECIAL 0x41 Haley Joel Osment Plays 'I Hear About Dead People'

    • March 17, 2014
    • YouTube

    Haley Joel Osment saw dead people in The Sixth Sense; now watch him play "I Hear About Dead People" with Paul.

  • S01E59 Cougar Town's Busy Philipps Lives Up To Her Name

    • March 24, 2014
    • YouTube

    Busy Philipps (Cougar Town) sits down with Paul F Tompkins to talk moustaches, baby names, Dawson's Creek, and Freaks and Geeks.

  • S01E60 Sons of Anarchy's Kurt Sutter Doesn't Play Well With Others

    • March 29, 2014
    • YouTube

    Kurt Sutter (Sons of Anarchy) has a drink with Paul and muses on being a writer, dealing with a lack of people skills, playing an anti-hero, and getting gang-banged on camera.

  • S01E61 Comedy Bang! Bang!'s Scott Aukerman Doesn't Take Orders

    • April 7, 2014
    • YouTube

    Scott Aukerman (Comedy Bang! Bang!) sits down with Paul F Tompkins to talk about Georgia peaches, the craft of acting, stage combat, and Comedy Bang! Bang!.

  • S01E62 Community's Jim Rash is TV Ugly

    • April 14, 2014
    • YouTube

    Community's Jim Rash has a drink with Paul and discusses the challenges of pilot season, the struggles of being a writer/performer, the production of The Descendants, and working on Community

  • S01E63 Comedian Kevin Nealon Never Bombs

    • April 21, 2014
    • YouTube

    Comedian Kevin Nealon (SNL, Weeds) sits down with Paul F Tompkins to dish on terrible lyrics, stand-up comedy, Saturday Night Live, the difficulty of acting, and the art of never admitting defeat.

  • S01E64 American Horror Story's Evan Peters Has Some Secrets

    • April 28, 2014
    • YouTube

    Actor Evan Peters (American Horror Story) chats about the upcoming season of American Horror Story, ghosts, Sir Ian McKellen, and playing Quicksilver in X-Men with Paul F. Tompkins.

  • S01E65 Arrested Development's David Cross Doesn't Love Hollywood

    • May 12, 2014
    • YouTube

    Actor and comedian David Cross (Arrested Development) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins and talks about his dislike for Los Angeles, directing a feature film, Mr. Show, and skewering America.

  • S01E66 Two and a Half Men's Amber Tamblyn Just Wants a Garden

    • May 26, 2014
    • YouTube

    Actress Amber Tamblyn (Two and a Half Men) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins and chats about writing poetry, being on Joan of Arcadia, growing up in the biz, adapting "Paint It Black" for the big screen, and joining the cast of Two and a Half Men.

  • S01E67 Orange is the New Black's Jason Biggs is a Dad Now

    • June 9, 2014
    • YouTube

    Jason Biggs (Orange is the New Black) talks with Paul F. Tompkins about being nominated for an Emmy, the success of American Pie, working on Orange is the New Black, the nuances of phone acting, and being a father.

  • S01E68 Edge of Tomorrow's Bill Paxton Has Big Love for Hollywood

    • June 23, 2014
    • YouTube

    Bill Paxton (Big Love, Edge of Tomorrow) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to chat about his early appreciation of Hollywood, his father John Lane Paxton, getting started in show business, directing feature films, and working on Big Love.

  • S01E69 The Daily Show's John Hodgman Makes His Dreams Come True

    • July 7, 2014
    • YouTube

    Author/actor/comedian John Hodgman (The Areas of My Expertise, More Information Than You Require, That Is All) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about making drinks, becoming a literary agent, cheesemongering, working on McSweeney's, being on The Daily Show, and preparing for the Apocalypse.

  • S01E70 Community's Dan Harmon Is Just a Guy That Makes a Show

    • July 21, 2014
    • YouTube

    Dan Harmon (Community, Channel 101) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to chat about getting started in comedy, the creation of Channel 101 and Acceptable TV, his experience with The Sarah Silverman Program, mainstream television, and working on Community.

  • S01E71 Comedian Marc Maron Goes From Groggy to Hostile

    • August 4, 2014
    • YouTube

    Comedian Marc Maron (The Marc Maron Show, Maron, WTF with Marc Maron Podcast) chats with Paul F. Tompkins about coffee, IFC's Maron, taking a stab at acting, getting started in comedy, and his podcast.

  • S01E72 Breaking Bad's RJ Mitte Isn't Cooling Down

    • August 18, 2014
    • YouTube

    RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad) chats with Paul F. Tompkins about getting started in acting, moving to Los Angeles, working with non-profits, the success of Breaking Bad, taking a stab at music, and his upcoming role in Who's Driving Doug.

  • S01E73 Bob Saget Has Gone in a Strange Direction

    • September 1, 2014
    • YouTube

    Bob Saget (Full House, America's Funniest Home Videos, How I Met Your Mother) talks with Paul F. Tompkins about his book "Dirty Daddy," getting a start in stand up, terrorizing customers at the deli, Chumbawamba, and working on Full House.

  • S01E74 Veep's Gary Cole is a Busy Gentleman

    • September 15, 2014
    • YouTube

    Gary Cole (Veep, The Good Wife, Suits) chats with Paul F. Tompkins about his early fascination with comedy, acting with Clint Eastwood, switching between drama and comedy, being Mike Brady, the changing television landscape, playing the anti-hero, and working on Veep.

  • S01E75 Master of Sex's Michael Sheen is His Own Raw Material

    • September 22, 2014
    • YouTube

    Michael Sheen (Masters of Sex) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to chat about meeting the Queen, his love/hate relationship with musical theatre, being on Masters of Sex, and working on The Passion.

  • S01E76 Comedian John Mulaney Was Always Weird

    • September 29, 2014
    • YouTube

    Comedian John Mulaney chats with Paul F. Tompkins about John's early love of Desi Arnaz, being an old soul, getting into stand-up comedy, the perks of getting married, struggles with TSA, and auditioning for commercials.

  • S01E77 The Office's Ed Helms Wants to Disarm You

    • October 6, 2014
    • YouTube

    Ed Helms (The Office, The Daily Show, The Hangover) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about his early idolization of comedians, getting started in comedy, auditioning for The Daily Show, working on The Office, and the success of The Hangover.

  • S01E78 Selfie's John Cho Wants All the Bumps, Bruises, and Blood

    • October 20, 2014
    • YouTube

    John Cho (Selfie, Harold & Kumar) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about growing up in the south, working on Selfie, the implications of social media, bringing "MILF" to pop culture, the legacy of Harold & Kumar, and the evolution of more colorblind media.

  • S01E79 Dumb and Dumber To's Rob Riggle Gave Up Flying For This?

    • October 27, 2014
    • YouTube

    Rob Riggle (Dumb and Dumber To, The Daily Show) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about serving in the Marine Corps, getting into stand up, having a life changing experience with Upright Citizen's Brigade, working his way onto Saturday Night Live, bad auditions, and playing twins in Dumb and Dumber To.

  • S01E80 Comedian Sarah Silverman is Absolutely Thriving

    • November 10, 2014
    • YouTube

    Sarah Silverman (The Sarah Silverman Program, Bob's Burgers) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about winning an Emmy, being obsessed with babies, working on the Obama campaign, getting started in comedy, and moving to LA.

  • S01E81 Comedian Marc Evan Jackson Thinks Failure is a Gift

    • November 24, 2014
    • YouTube

    Marc Evan Jackson (Thrilling Adventure Hour, Parks and Recreation) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about the struggles of acting, getting into improv, transitioning into acting for the screen, and being in Second City Detroit.

  • S01E82 Two and a Half Men's Clark Duke Has an Existential Crisis

    • December 8, 2014
    • YouTube

    Clark Duke (Two and a Half Men, Hot Tub Time Machine) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about working on Clark and Michael, Merry Friggin Christmas, working with Robin Williams, and getting the Woody Allen deal.

  • S01E83 Mark & Jay Duplass Follow Their Stupid Dream

    • December 22, 2014
    • YouTube

    Mark Duplass & Jay Duplass (Jeff, Who Lives at Home & Togetherness) sit down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about growing up in New Orleans, the arrival of cable TV, getting into movie making, creating HBO's Togetherness, and the creative process.

  • S01E84 Firefly's Summer Glau was Shaped by Sci-Fi

    • January 5, 2015
    • YouTube

    Summer Glau (Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Arrow) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about transitioning from dancing into acting, kicking off her acting career on Firefly, entering the world of conventions, and playing a robot on Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • S01E85 Parks and Rec's Jim O'Heir Isn't Always Sweet Lovable Jerry

    • January 19, 2015
    • YouTube

    Jim O'Heir (Parks and Recreation, Strip Mall, The Middleman) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about getting started in theatre and comedy, working on Strip Mall for Comedy Central, playing Jerry on Parks & Recreation, and his upcoming film The Middleman.

  • S01E86 John C. McGinley: Every Week on Scrubs Was an Adventure

    • February 2, 2015
    • YouTube

    John C. McGinley (Scrubs, Ground Floor) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about his early dream to be a sports journalist, getting started in Hollywood, working on Scrubs, and moving on from Dr. Cox.

  • S01E87 Rainn Wilson Discusses His Acting Roots

    • February 16, 2015
    • YouTube

    Rainn Wilson (The Office, Backstrom, and Six Feet Under) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about his beginning as an actor; and his time as Dwight Schrute in The Office.

  • S01E88 Randall Park Discusses Fresh Off The Boat

    • March 2, 2015
    • YouTube

    Randall Park (Fresh Off the Boat, Wild 'N Out) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about his early days of acting, working at Starbucks, and his portrayal of Kim Jong-Un.

  • S01E89 William H. Macy talks about Shameless and 30 Rock

    • March 16, 2015
    • YouTube

    William H. Macy (Shameless, Fargo) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about the ups and downs of his role on Shameless, his ability to quote episodes of 30 Rock, and how it's pretty awesome to win acting awards.

  • S01E90 Cameron Esposito says "Don't touch my Butt!"

    • March 30, 2015
    • YouTube

    Stand-up Cameron Esposito (Put Your Hands Together, Same Sex Symbol) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about joining the circus, people grabbing her butt, riffing with Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson, and almost getting drunk with Margaret Cho.

  • S01E91 Comedian Andy Daly Reviews Your Life

    • April 13, 2015
    • YouTube

    Andy Daly (Comedy Central's Review, Adventure Time, Comedy Bang! Bang!) sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk about contractually obligated parenting, his love of VH1's Behind the Music, playing characters with dark sides, Reviewing Experiences, and his Pilot Podcast Project, aka Podcast Pilot Project/ Project Podcast : Pilot!

  • S01E92 Comedian Reggie Watts Rocks Fake Talk Shows

    • May 25, 2015
    • YouTube

    Comedian Reggie Watts (The Late Late Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!, Louie) talks with Paul F. Tompkins about low-fi music-making, Faking his way in Late Night Talk Shows, and the surreal joy of Pitch Perfect 2.

  • S01E93 SNL Alum Jerry Minor is Unbreakable!

    • June 8, 2015
    • YouTube

    You know Jerry Minor from Comedy Bang! Bang!, SNL, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. He chats with Paul F. Tompkins about Shared Work Spaces, whats up with men, and making Eminem jealous.

  • S01E94 Magic Mike's Joe Manganiello, Stripper with a Heart of Gold

    • June 15, 2015
    • YouTube

    Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike, True Blood, Spider-Man 3, The New Pee-Wee Movie!) chats with Paul F. Tompkins about battling Hulk Hogan, sweeping Sofia Vergara off her feet, and dirty dancing with Channing Tatum.

  • S01E95 Comedian Hannibal Buress: The Next Action Hero

    • June 22, 2015
    • YouTube

    Hannibal Buress (The Eric Andre Show, Broad City, Adult Swim, and the new show Why?) chats with Paul F. Tompkins about pyramid schemes and drawing a line at Zombie Tupac. Also, ladies, he is not a real dentist, but he will put something in your mouth : Laughter!

Season 2

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x36 Katee Sackhoff Imitates Sci-Fi Memes

    • October 28, 2013
    • YouTube

    Katee Sackhoff does her best to imitate including Annoyed Picard, Zoidberg, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and the aliens guy from the History Channel.