An Actor, a Comedian and a Musician Walk Into a Bar
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis is no joke. Or is it? You be the judge. Every Tuesday... actor Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Star Wars, Star Trek), stand-up comedian Kirk Fox (Parks and Rec, Rush Hour), and singer-songwriter Nick Marzock (American Dad, Valerian) walk into a bar and don't leave until they've got it all figured out.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Episode 43: Authentic Mexican
September 11, 2018 15:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBThis week we go into the vault to pull out this NEVER RELEASED and mildly offensive episode from July! The guys talk about Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, hot dog-eating contests, Chris Harrison inviting Nick to his 4th party and snuffing Greg (so Greg calls him on the air), Muhammad Ali eating chicken in his parked car, and Kirk helps to define what "Authentic Mexican" restaurants should be. Did we say 'mildly' offensive??
Episode 42: (Jay Kogen pt 2) Frasier, Malcolm in the Middle, and other great things
September 04, 2018 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBJay Kogen and Greg's buddy Smitty join the guys at the bar! Again! Part 2 of this whiskey-riddled hang answers all the questions that Jay is really sick of answering! They talk about more shows he helped to create including Frasier and Malcolm in the Middle, plus recalling the tough celebrities to work with on the Simpsons. Why does Michael Jackson need 20 space heaters in his room? Are DJ's truly artists? Will Jay ever remember people's names? Why is Smitty at the wrong reunion? FIND OUT ON...
Episode 41: Felicity Reunion!
August 29, 2018 15:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this special episode, Greg is super excited to take you on a field trip to Austin, Texas to recap his experience at this year's ATX Television Festival! ATX Festival (www.atxfestival.com) is an annual event that features panels, screenings, and events that bring the superfans together with the actors, writers, directors, creators, etc that make the biggest impact on our TV screens! This year's festival featured the Felicity Reunion panel, in which Greg and the rest of the Felicity stars m...
Episode 40: (Jay Kogen) Want me to f***ing do a routine for you?!
August 21, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThe guys return to their home bar to invite comedy producer, writer, director, and actor Jay Kogen along with Grunny's buddy Eric Smith! Emmy Award-winning Jay has taken shows including The Simpsons, Frasier, The Tracy Ullman Show, and so many others from the ground floor to immense success as a producer and writer. The guys talk about Jay getting yelled at by Albert Brooks and Aretha Franklin, the ketogenic diet and fat bombs, writing comedy smash hits, climbing Everest, and whatever the he...
Episode 39: (John Mendoza) Young and Dumb and Full of Heroin
August 14, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThe guys welcome comedian legend and actor John Mendoza to the Local Peasant in Woodland Hills! This episode starts with John's heroin days and never comes down from that rush. John tells wild stories of nearly getting shot at the comedy club, performing three dirty jokes for $50,000 on the "bitches' table," losing out on major sitcom roles, having contests to get high and go on stage, and so much more insanity. Kym Whitley returns to sit in and join the show! You will not believe your ears ...
Episode 38: (Kym Whitley) Waxed and Prepared
August 07, 2018 15:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThe guys head to The Local Peasant in Woodland Hills, CA for a hilarious episode with comedian/ actress Kym Whitley! This girl has so much class and a ton of sass. They talk over incredible food about where her black friends would take her, waxing the bikini line for medical emergencies, the sudden adoption of her son, stress tests, and the health scare that lead to her heart stint. Plus, Kym and Nick duet a Bill Withers classic! They might have found a new home, but when will the peasant sh...
Episode 37: (Rob Benedict and Bob Guiney) Live from Comic Con (Part 2)
July 31, 2018 15:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBThe guys complete the field trip to The Experience at Comic Con with some VERY special guests stopping by! First up, Supernatural's Rob Benedict takes a break from hosting panels to talk music and all things Comic Con! Then, Bob Guiney from The Bachelor, the Today Show and Band From TV joins when Kirk leaves to catch a train (seriously) and talks about the new baby he has on the way. Finally, on-camera host/ Nick's hott girlfriend Lauren Pacheco brings a woman's touch to wrap up this great t...
Episode 36: Live from Comic Con (Part 1)
July 24, 2018 15:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBThe guys take a field trip to San Diego Comic Con International for the first episode of this two-part special! Broadcasting from the stage at The Experience interactive zone across from Petco Park, Greg, Kirk and Nick immerse themselves in geek culture and welcome cosplay special guests to the stage to explain why the hell they dress like they do. Nick performs an original bar anthem, and Stuttering John makes a quick comeback to the podcast! Kirk is both confused and happy, Greg couldn't b...
Episode 35: (Stuttering John Melendez) Prank Calling President Trump
July 17, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBThe guys return to Pedaler's Fork in Calabasas for their inaugural episode with All Things Comedy Network! Speaking of inaugurations, Stuttering John (formerly of Howard Stern and Jay Leno) joins them to talk about the prank call heard 'round the world... to PRESIDENT TRUMP? For the few that haven't heard, Stuttering John recently got through to the POTUS on Air Force One posing as a sitting senator and is not afraid to talk ALL about it! Did he ever make his date with the hott girl in Bever...
Episode 34: (Tommy Coster) Will the REAL Tommy Coster please stand up?
July 10, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBGreg and Nick sit down at the home bar with music composer extraordinaire Tommy Coster, the genius behind the music of Eminem's smash hit "The Real Slim Shady." As you can imagine, this episode is really music-focused, so Nick finally gets to speak! They talk about Tommy's musical upbringing, as his father was Santana's right-hand-man/ co-writer and good friend of music legends like Prince and so many others. Also, classic cars, millennials' not caring about good quality music, and the story...
Episode 33: (Adrian Pasdar) Podcast Pong
July 03, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBPour the whiskey, because Greg and Nick bring actor/ friend/ bandmate Adrian Pasdar to his home bar at Bandwagon for an hour of straight hilarity! The guys discuss what "bathroom pong" is and urinal etiquette, Adrian's roles in Marvel's Agents of Shield and Supergirl, Greg riding on Adrian's back in Heroes, Lou Ferrigno in flying cars, whistling the Globetrotters and Andy Griffin themes, and a Band From TV performance of one of Adrian's favorite songs to sing!
Episode 32: (Darren Doane) Come On Get Higher!
June 26, 2018 15:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBThe guys are back in their home base of Bandwagon to sit down with mega music video director Darren Doane! Darren has been behind the camera for the biggest hits of artists such as Blink 182, Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, AFI, Van Morrison, Kid Rock, and so many more. He tells the stories of getting his life threatened by arms dealer investors and nearly killing a bunch of children on a music video shoot, but besides that, getting shot at and other things, it has been pretty smooth! Nick perfo...
Episode 31: (Howie Mandel pt. 2) This Bar's STILL Got Talent!!
June 19, 2018 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBGreg and Nick kept their butts in the stools at Pedaler's Fork for Part 2 of this great hang with television and comedy legend Howie Mandel! To pick up where they left off, Howie talks about the strategy to win America's Got Talent, and Greg wants to know how REAL it really is. What inspires Howie, his journey from comedy to dramatic acting to hosting, how he almost turned down Deal or No Deal, and why is Greg going to parties at McDonald's? And where the hell is Kirk? Plus a listen into the...
Episode 30: (Howie Mandel pt 1) This Bar's Got Talent!
June 12, 2018 15:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBGreg and Nick return to Pedaler's Fork in Calabasas to meet up with comedy star, actor, and host extraordinaire Howie Mandel! Part 1 of this episode includes enemas, gerrymandering, Howie's mom walking in on him with glasses on his manhood, his pranks in school and today, Nick gets convinced to go on AGT, Greg has a residual check for 3 cents, how Howie got started in comedy and, of course, the latex rubber glove! No germs were harmed in the filming of this podcast...
Episode 29: (Tom Bergeron) Dancing in the Bars
June 05, 2018 15:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBThe guys take a trip out to Calabasas to meet up with TV hosting legend Tom Bergeron at Pedalers Fork! It turns out Tom isn't much into dancing, but he sure sells it well on DWTS! Tom opens up about the hit show, including stories about Tonya Harding, Emmitt Smith, and some of his favorite contestants through the years. Also, sex in traffic, Tom saving a woman's life, William Shatner's aggressive driving, and Greg has a close bathroom call while Kirk enjoys going in his pants...
Episode 28: SOLO (Cup)
May 29, 2018 15:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBThe guys return to Scum and Villainy Cantina, the not-at-all Star Wars cantina-themed bar that definitely reminds everybody of the Star Wars cantina! They bring on the creative owner of the bar and director/ filmmaker JC Reifenberg and his new wife (who also is the designer of the bar) to talk about geekdom, hair metal, marriage proposals, Kirk's terrible marriage proposal, Cobra Kai, and even have a special appearance by Deadpool! Not Ryan Reynolds, but some guy in town from Texas who is dr...
Episode 27: Scum and Villainy
May 22, 2018 15:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBThe guys take their first trip to a bar that doesn't have Greg's name signed to it in this very special episode! From Scum and Villainy Cantina on Hollywood Blvd, this absolutely-definitely-positively not Star Wars bar that looks pretty damn reminiscent of the cantina in Star Wars brings some rather interesting characters with it! The guys talk about Kirky's new gorgeous baby, Greg and Kirk are both stumped by parking meters, a Florida hot sauce kingpin sits in with his son, Greg calls some ...
Episode 26: (Brad Savage) Why Are We Talking About This?
May 15, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBLadies and gentlemen, Kirk Fox is not in attendance today because his wife and him are expecting their first child! This is very exciting for us, so in honor of this special occasion, we brought in actor and Greg's life / business partner Brad Savage (Red Dawn, Apple Dumpling Gang, Salem's Lot) to talk WAY out of our qualifications about child birth, child acting, all things child! Warning... these stories are pretty horrendous, but that is just the miracle that is delivering new life! CONGR...
Episode 25: (Curtis Armstrong) A Bar Full of Nerds
May 08, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBThe guys welcome superstar actor nerd Curtis Armstrong to the bar! This is not Gilbert Gottfried, just a guy that was frequently confused for him early in his career for some reason. They discuss all of Curtis' huge movies including Risky Business and Revenge of the Nerds, audio books, Greg getting kicked out of his plane seat for a drunk First Lady of Iceland, and a performance of a classic cover by Nick. Also, who the hell is Leonard Skynyrd?
Episode 24: (Derek Theler) Who's Your Baby Daddy?
May 01, 2018 15:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBThe guys welcome actor Derek Theler to the bar! Star of the hit comedy sitcom Baby Daddy, this 6'7" ripped chick magnet of an actor joins the podcast to tease all the things that he isn't allowed to talk about! His upcoming series with Marvel (shhhh), his new web series with Valiant Comics (shut the hell up), and Kirk is really coming on to Derek a lot (let's just forget that one). Buying new wheels, local hire sharks, pawning stolen furniture from film sets, shitty airlines and running from...
Episode 23: (David Anders) Get a Job...
April 24, 2018 15:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBGreg and Nick welcome actor and musician David Anders to the second week of LIVE FROM BLUE MICROPHONES STUDIOS! David followed Greg in both Alias and Heroes, but his talents have carried him all the way to this podcast! Don't tell his publicist. David is a master of accents, British high society uses the term "landing strip", jobs magically come when applying for college, Ricky Gervais doesn't get the invite from Greg and David to Hugh Laurie's birthday party, and a very special impromptu pe...
Episode 22: (Nick Thune) Willy Nilly
April 17, 2018 15:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBThe guys take a field trip to the Blue Microphones studios in Westlake, CA and bring in comedian Nick Thune! Nick started a charity golf event for his son's eczema, Greg needs a support group to stop him from getting political, comparisons of "Paterno" and "Dirk Diggler", Nick's old friend disappeared after pooping his pants, growing up on uncool music, Australian pop bands, and Nick performs the very routine that got him into stand-up comedy! Warning... there will be Blue Microphones plugs!
Episode 21: (Phil Lamarr) First Impressions
April 10, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBThe guys welcome actor and voiceover mega-star Phil Lamarr to the bar! From the original cast of Mad TV, Marvin from Pulp Fiction, and now the voice of cartoon characters that include Futurama's Hermes Conrad, Family Guy's Ollie Williams and Judge, Samurai Jack, and so many more, this impressionable episode leaves nothing behind! Alcoholism, all boy's schools, Comic Cons, Phil's terrible experience with Gus Fring and his failed attempt at stand-up in South Africa are discussed! Also a very e...
Episode 20: (Jay Abdo and Fadia Afashe) Hunger Strike
April 03, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBOn this very special episode of An Actor, a Comedian and a Musician Walk Into a Bar, the guys welcome actor Jay Abdo and his wife Fadia Afashe for a more serious and VERY important podcast. Jay and Fadia were a famous and successful couple in their native country of Syria before they spoke out against the cruelty and genocide under Assad's rule, and had to seek refuge in America. They are currently on a hunger strike to raise awareness about the inhumane treatment of Syrian citizens caught i...
Episode 19: (Chris Harrison) Rose Ceremony
March 27, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBGreg and Nick welcome The Bachelor/ The Bachelorette/ Bachelor in Paradise/ Bachelor Winter Games/ Who Wants to Be a Millionaire host Chris Harrison to the bar! Er... to Greg's living room! And, as a huge bonus, director of all the shows Ken Fuchs stops by for a surprise visit in their first ever interview together. The guys discuss "The Switch" made by Arie, Clint Eastwood watches The Bachelor, Chris was kicked off Facebook, the authenticity of reality TV, and is Yuki living in Chris' basem...
Episode 18: (Joseph Reitman) Waking Up in Tijuana
March 20, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBThe guys welcome a homeless man to the bar... wait no... that's incredible actor Joseph Reitman! A fellow Max Reload alum, as this podcast is obligated to promote at this point, Joe Ugly joins the guys for talks about dating strippers, concussions from football, poker, Joe's ex wife Shannon Elizabeth, the stock market, Joe's days of dealing coke and meth, and his new show Happy on SyFy! Greg eats the loudest food possible with pistachios. Sorry...
Episode 17: (Christopher Titus) The Realm of Being Correct
March 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThe guys welcome comedy superstar Christopher Titus to the bar! You better believe things are going to get controversial! Titus and Greg hate the current administration, Greg visits the Tiger Woods Learning Center and snuffs Bill Clinton, Billy Gardell is awesome (Nick loves a fellow Pittsburgher), and Christopher's movie Special Unit is discussed. Will you learn anything from this podcast? It's four guys in a bar... what do you think?
Episode 16: (Rebecca Field) Bone Broth
March 06, 2018 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBThe guys welcome the lovely and talented actress Rebecca Field to the bar! Greg and Rebecca both appear in the upcoming Bradley Cooper/ Lady Gaga film "A Star is Born" and they might finally get this one right! The crew talks about Bradley Cooper, all meanings of bone broth, escape rooms, role play, virtual reality porn, David Caruso, and Greg is not a good hugger according to Kirk. Huge thanks to Rebecca for such a hilarious episode!
Episode 15: (Duff Goldman) Have Your Duff and Eat It Too!
February 27, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBThe guys welcome Food Network star Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes! While it could have been inspirational and heartwarming to talk about the incredible career that Duff has made through his love of baking, that's just not what this podcast is! Duff's severed toes, Duff's feeling-less finger, fondant is cheating, Boy Scouts and Indian Guides (whatever that is), and Rex Tillerson are discussed this week! Also, listen to Duff play the bass... but not while singing. Join us for the ride.
Episode 14: (Lin Shaye) Into the FURTHER!!!
February 20, 2018 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBGreg and Nick are so excited to have Lin Shaye join them in the bar! Lin, actress extraordinaire from the Insidious franchise, There's Something About Mary, Kingpin, Dumb and Dumber, Ouija, and so many more, bless us with her incredible stories of growing up to become one of the most versatile talents in Hollywood. The three discuss bonding with costars, amazing immigrants, growing up in Detroit, our dependence on technology, Lin's brother Bob Shaye (founder of New Line Cinema), and her grea...
Episode 13: (Hassie Harrison) Smarter, Faster, Funnier
February 13, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBFinally, a female guest is brave enough to overtake this bar! Actress Hassie Harrison arrives at the start, Greg can't hug her because he is sitting down, and they're off! The integrated crew discusses the "new" Olympics according to FOX News, flu season, shooting pilots (TV shows, not uniformed airline captains), Tanya Harding, Airbnb, and domestic violence. Huge thanks to Frosty Heidi Frank show on 95.5 KLOS for bringing Greg and Nick on this week, and welcome new listeners! No pilots were...
Episode 12: Coyotes Ugly
February 06, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 76.9 MBThe guys don't need a guest this week because there's just so much happening... Greg's yard is invaded by coyotes trying to kill his dog, so he is armored up to take them on! His wife makes a surprise phone-in appearance, everyone is making Super Bowl plans, Nick has never been to a strip club, and Kirk understands shallow graves. Nick performs an original at the end with a very Motown feel!
Episode 11: (Steven Weber) The Cut of Your Jib
January 30, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThe guys are back together! They invite Wings star Steven Weber to the bar to really get into some heavy shit! Heavy like... Human Centipede heavy. Heavy like... his and Greg's vasectomy stories heavy. Heavy like... Steven's Korean War veteran/ comedy manager father heavy. Goat yoga (that's a thing), Don Rickles, and mustaches heavy!! Plus, Nick plays a sappy song with a blown-out voice. Enjoy!
Episode 10: (Rob Benedict) Lifestyles of the Poor and Ignored
January 23, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBGreg and Nick, no Kirk, welcome actor Rob Benedict to the bar for a Felicity reunion! In addition to being a fabulous actor, Rob is also a fabulous musician, so everyone will be treated to some great performances! Greg is still obsessed with harmony, where does bourbon whiskey really come from, Rob has great fans from his role on Supernatural, you can get weed in the supermarket in Cali, and what it's like to be an acting journeyman! Kirk will return next week!
Episode 9: Making No Sense At All
January 16, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBNo guest needed for this week's podcast, although child actor extraordinaire Brad Savage pops in for a second to talk about his past endeavors. The guys discuss stress, mormon underwear, Kirk with no mustache, a Teen Mom star who gets into adult films, flying cars, Greg making his son cook for him, tattoo removals, and many other un-related things. How does this all make sense? It doesn't... but come along for the ride! Nick performs an original that he recorded with music legend Nile Rodgers!
Episode 8: (Mark Hildreth) A Whiskey State of Mind
January 09, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBGreg and Nick welcome actor and musician Mark Hildreth to the bar! Mark is a ridiculous piano player/ singer, and blows the guys away with some Billy Joel, Elton John and a tasty original. The guys sip Cadee Rye as they discuss disabilities, England, Canadian actors, and a film that Mark and Nick both starred in... well, Mark at least starred in it. P.S. if anyone has seen Kirk, please let him know we love him.
Episode 7: Meet the Cast!
January 02, 2018 13:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBThe guys welcome in the cast of the upcoming film "Max Reload and the Nether Blasters" for an on-air introduction! Greg, who will be producing the film and starring, brings everybody to the bar to get acquainted on the air as Kirk and Nick finangle their way into the project, as long as Kirk can see the script first. Everyone's favorite cult classics are revealed, and Nick still can barely get a word in. Co-directors and writers Scott Conditt and Jeremy Tremp join via Skype while actors Tom ...
Episode 6: (Kevin Weisman and Oscar Bugarin) A Lotta Dudes
December 26, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBThe bar is a sausage fest this week! Actor Kevin Weisman (The Runaways, Alias, Scorpion) and singer/ songwriter Oscar Bugarin join the guys for some killer live music by Oscar, plus everyone's artistic influences, the U.S. Military, getting to be a fly on the wall for cool conversations, and new underwear for Greg's son! Kirk hasn't bought new ones in a while...
Episode 5: (Steven Brody Stevens) Calling Our Shots
December 19, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBThe guys welcome special guest comedian Steven Brody Stevens to the bar. Jewish baseball players are in high demand, apple cider vinegar can help you poop, Google is tracking Steven's movements, and what exactly constitutes pedophilia? Does Steven's Periscope account have all the answers? Find out today!
Episode 4: This Bar is on Fire
December 12, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBWhile wildfires scorch the wilderness surrounding the bar, the guys crank up the heat to tell stories about meeting their flames, fire up the Skype line to take a call from one of Greg's fans, flare up the conversation about rescue dogs, and a group performance of a 70's tune goes up in smoke. Get it?
Episode 3: (Mat Edgar) Nuthin' but a Jew Thang
December 05, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBThe guys welcome comedian Mat Edgar to the bar as a special guest! Greg discusses Jewish traditions and how Kirk should address Jewish people, the guys review the latest in entertainment sexual allegations, Mat Edgar's mom doesn't know how to spell 'Matt', and everybody loves Sinbad. Nick performs an original song.
Episode 2: (Scott Silverman) A Gay Old Time
November 28, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBGreg, Kirk and Nick welcome comedian special guest Scott Silverman to the bar, and not just to hear him rant on what cars are driven by gay men. The guys also discuss smoking (both a holiday turkey and weed), play a game of live 'Name That Tune', and bid adieu to a notorious serial killer in the most sincere way possible.
Episode 1: Launch Party
November 21, 2017 07:04 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBGreg Grunberg, Kirk Fox and Nick Marzock sit down for the inaugural episode of An Actor, a Comedian and a Musician Walk Into a Bar...! The guys try to pick a theme for the show, discuss the adventures that lead to each guy meeting, badger the sole guest of the program, and talk about major life decisions.