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Don't Ask Tig

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Need advice? Comedian Tig Notaro doesn’t have all the answers, but that won't stop her from fielding your questions on life's many challenges. With the help of her friends and the occasional expert, Tig gives her best inexpert guidance on everything from lost love to giving yourself a haircut with toddler scissors. We're warning you now: Don't Ask Tig.

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[encore] Stephanie Allynne

April 10, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

This episode originally aired April 19, 2023. This Don’t Ask Tig episode is a first — the first time a guest returns and it’s none other than actor and comedian Stephanie Allynne — Tig’s wife! Stephanie and Tig share hilarious moments from their visits to Tig’s hometown in Mississippi — all centered around a cemetery. The couple gives advice to a listener who wonders if a person can have too many cats, help a woman pick out a hairstyle to change her life and give a fan some zinger ...

[encore] Phoebe Bridgers

March 27, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

This episode originally aired April 20, 2022. Indie pop rock sensation and Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers talks about life as the child of a standup comedian, the origins of her ghoul-inspired style and the worst advice she recently gave a friend. Then Phoebe and Tig help a listener who feels guilty about a past romantic affair and counsel a father who doesn’t like to punish his young daughter who can’t seem to stop misbehaving. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (go to Bette...

[encore] Nicole Byer

March 13, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

This episode originally aired August 12, 2020. Emmy nominee Nicole Byer thinks you should get a hobby! Nicole and Tig dispense advice on how to make friends as an adult and whether you should take that big risk you’ve been dreaming about.  Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @DontAskTig.

[encore] Sanjay Gupta

February 28, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 16.6 MB

This episode originally aired September 22, 2021. This is your chance to hear advice on careers, love and COVID from one of America's best-known doctors, Sanjay Gupta! Dr. Gupta is not only an Emmy-award winning CNN medical correspondent, he's also a neurosurgeon and was once listed on People Magazine's sexiest people alive. So, it's safe to say, he's overqualified to join Tig as they offer guidance to a high school student on how to break it to her mother that she wants to be a TV...

[encore] Kristen Bell

February 14, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

This episode originally aired October 12, 2022. Tig is back! She kicks off season 3 with one of her BFFs, actress Kristen Bell, acclaimed for so many roles on TV (The Good Place, Veronica Mars and more) and in movies (Anna in Frozen, Forgetting Sarah Marshall). Kristen talks about road-tripping with her famous actor/podcast host husband, Dax Shepard, and their kids. Tig and Kristen also offer some hilarious advice about neighborhood party invitations, dealing with jealous wives and...

[encore] Ron Funches

January 31, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

This episode originally aired Oct 13, 2021. Need some insider tourist tips about where to visit on a trip to L.A.?  Tig and actor/comedian Ron Funches have some off-the-beaten-path ideas you won't find in any guidebooks.  Ron, the voice behind Cooper on the animated hit Trolls and on Bob’s Burgers and Adventure Time, also talks about his online dating experiences, why Lucille Ball is his inspiration and he and Tig offer advice to a jokester whose friends are offended by his humor. ...

[encore] Lucy Lawless

January 17, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MB

This episode originally aired Feb 2, 2022. Kiwi actor and singer Lucy Lawless stars in Acorn TV's My Life Is Murder and is beloved as Xena: Warrior Princess from the 90's TV series and more. She and Tig reminisce about their history that goes way back and their shared experience as lesbian icons. They give advice to a mom annoyed by her daughter's cell phone addiction and counsel a woman on how to fend off a family of huggers. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (go to Betterh...

[encore] Jameela Jamil

January 03, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

Jameela Jamil has the advice you need in the new year, whether you’re facing your nemesis or your own insecurities. Jameela and Tig talk bad kissers, loud roommates, and how to stand up for yourself in all situations. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Online Counseling (betterhelp.com/Tig) and by Sakara (sakara.com/DontAsk). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @DontAskTig.

[encore] Conan O'Brien

December 20, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

Tig's old pal, the one and only Conan O'Brien, discusses the people he turns to for advice and why the storied prankster himself doesn't actually like pranks. The legendary late-night host helps Tig counsel a grandmother magician on how to handle six-year-old hecklers, criticizes an overzealous office whistleblower and reflects on advice he's given to college graduates in commencement speeches he delivered over the past two decades.    This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (go to...

[encore] Aparna Nancherla

December 06, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MB

The delightful and hilarious actor Aparna Nancherla reunites with her good friend Tig on Zoom. Who can forget Aparna from shows like Netflix's BoJack Horseman, Comedy Central's Corporate, and Fox's The Great North? In this episode, Tig and Aparna talk about how the pandemic has us all dropping longtime friends, but maybe not forever. Aparna asks for Tig's advice on the daunting task of writing her first book. Together they give guidance to a  woman who wants to give her partner the ...

[encore] Gary Gulman

November 22, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

This episode was originally broadcast on December 8, 2021. Standup comedian Gary Gulman has been in the comedy biz for over 20 years. He’s a regular on the late night circuit and has his own HBO special called “The Great Depresh.” In this episode of Don't Ask Tig, Tig and Gary break down some myths surrounding the relationship between comedians and depression. Gary offers a strategy for battling procrastination that he derives from a Jewish tradition, and shares what his college th...

[encore] Taylor Dayne

November 08, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

This episode was originally broadcast on November 3, 2021. Who better to be Tig's guest on her 50th episode than actress Taylor Dayne — one of her favorite singers — with the real story behind how their fun and serendipitous friendship got started. Taylor also reveals her reaction to being the subject of one of Tig's popular standup stories. Together they share parenting advice, offer guidance on how to not get nervous if you're invited to sing at a best friend's wedding. And toget...

[encore] Samantha Bee

October 25, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MB

This episode was originally broadcast on September 15, 2021. No one speaks their mind quite like comedian and TV host Samantha Bee, and this time she's upfront and personal with Tig. Together they advise a listener on how to snap out of a crush on their therapist and tackle the tough issue of figuring out if someone actually likes you or is just being polite. Then Tig and Samantha bond over how and when they each had that "birds and bees talk" with their own kids and also how they ...

[encore] Deon Cole

October 11, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

This episode was originally broadcast on February 16, 2022 Actor and comedian Deon Cole, a regular on Black-ish and Grown-ish, stops by Don't Ask Tig to talk privacy, positivity and how to be uniquely yourself.  He and Tig give advice to a mom who can't get her smelly teenager to shower, and they can't stop laughing about Dear Abby's suggestions to a newlywed husband who's bothered that his wife sleeps, eats and even cooks in the nude!   This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (go...

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

September 27, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

Everybody knows actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus for her iconic roles as Elaine in “Seinfeld” and Vice President Selina Meyer in “Veep.” In this Season 3 finale of Don’t Ask Tig, Julia talks about her childhood dreams of acting and what she’s learning from guests on her new Lemonada Media podcast “Wiser Than Me” (link.chtbl.com/wiserthanmepodcast). Tig and Julia can’t stop laughing over their advice to a woman who needs help getting sexy with her husband, what to do about a mom with a ra...

Fortune Feimster & Mae Martin LIVE

September 20, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MB

Taken from a special live event, Tig is joined by her good friends, comedians Fortune Feimster and Mae Martin, in this hilarious episode of Don’t Ask Tig. The trio give advice on talking to eight-year-olds, understanding the North Carolina accent, gay dating for the first time, and deciding when it’s the right time to move in with someone. Fortune Feimster’s credits include the hit Netflix show “FUBAR” and “The Mindy Project,” “Chelsea Lately,” NBC’s “Kenan,” and “Champions.” Ma...

Bob & Erin Odenkirk

September 13, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

Tig’s guests are actor Bob Odenkirk, star of “Better Call Saul,” and his daughter, artist and illustrator Erin Odenkirk. The duo talk about what inspired them to write their new children’s book, “Zilot & Other Important Rhymes.” Bob opens up about how difficult it was for him starting out in comedy and the lessons that taught him. Then the three advise a mother who is concerned about her eight-year-old using sarcasm in school, and assign penance to a listener who confessed to steali...

Sabrina Jalees

September 06, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MB

Comedian, writer, producer, and actor Sabrina Jalees stars in the CBS TV show “Carol’s Second Act,” Netflix’s “The Comedy Lineup,” and hosts the hit Canadian dating show “Farming for Love.” Sabrina talks about how to be a great wingman or wingwoman, shares surefire tips with listeners looking for love, and how she finds affordable first-class travel. Tig and Sabrina help a listener debating whether to tell a friend that her hair looks awful, and advise a woman worried that her twin...

Listen Now: Tiny Huge Decisions

September 01, 2023 19:30 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Tig is off this week but will be back with a new episode next Wednesday. In the meantime, we’re excited to share “Tiny Huge Decisions” – a new podcast from APM Studios and Chalk and Blade about two best friends, Mohsin and Dalia, as they make a life-changing decision: will she be the gestational surrogate for Mohsin and his husband? It’s emotional, intimate, and more than a little complicated. Listen to the first episode now and find “Tiny Huge Decisions” wherever you get your podca...

Jessi Klein

August 23, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

Actor, Emmy and Peabody award winning writer, creator, and producer Jessi Klein is this week’s guest. She voices Jessi in “Big Mouth” and has written for shows like “Dead to Me” and “Transparent.” Tig and Jessi’s conversation takes a surprising turn as they talk about swooning over big strong men and the worst advice they’ve ever gotten and given.  Together they counsel a woman with writer’s block and suggest how to help kids approach big life transitions.  OUR SPONSORS: BetterHel...

Kristen Schaal

August 16, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

Actor Kristen Schaal of “What We Do In The Shadows” and “Bob’s Burgers” fame talks about being criticized for her unique voice, and the possibility of her and Tig starring in a “Golden Girls” remake. Together they advise a woman thinking about moving to a rural ranch for love, a wife who’s tired of her husband constantly locking himself out of their house, and a gang of kayakers trying to find an edgy, fun name for their group. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterh...

Marc Maron

August 09, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

Tig’s guest is podcast phenomenon and comedian Marc Maron. He talks about going vegan, finding humor in dark issues, and how he’s learned to make interviews not just about himself. Tig and Marc give advice to a woman on what photo to post on her dating profile, encourage a young listener who wants to be the class clown but is falling flat, and help a fan who asks them to name her new variety of tomato which — get this — happens to be fuzzy! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp...

Sandra Bernhard

August 02, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

Tig’s guest, actor, singer, and one-woman show pioneer, Sandra Bernhard, is still going strong with roles in FX’s “American Horror Story,” “POSE,” and her latest one-woman show, “Spring Affair.” Sandra shares the best acting advice she ever got from her mentor — the late, great comedian Paul Mooney. Tig and Sandra give advice to a student conflicted about becoming a performer, a bi-curious woman hesitant to flirt, and they discuss leg hair, pubic hair and how to handle friends who c...

Pete Holmes

July 26, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MB

Tig hosts Pete Holmes, the actor, writer, and comedian behind the HBO comedy “Crashing,” who has two HBO stand-up specials and hosts the “You Made It Weird” podcast. Pete talks about his frequent encounters with a ghost and his personal secret to happiness. Tig and Pete give advice to a man whose toxic boss wants to join his weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons, help a woman who thinks her hilarious but shy sister should do standup comedy and, amazingly, find themselves agreeing with...

June Diane Raphael

July 19, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

June Diane Raphael is an actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer whose resume includes “Grace and Frankie,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “New Girl.” June and Tig talk about everything from pickleball to politics to a wild Vegas weekend and why they should never be closer friends. They also advise a woman deciding if she should pursue a career, a young mother who feels out of touch with the adult world, and a nurse whose husband has lots of great entrepreneurial ideas but can’t ...

Amanda Kloots

July 12, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MB

Amanda Kloots is an actor, dancer, writer, fitness entrepreneur, and co-host of the CBS show “The Talk.” She and Tig have lots of laughs talking about how she came up with her children’s book idea, giving advice to a mom who wants to make exercise fun for her ten-year-old daughter, counseling a listener whose friend owes her money, and helping a fan name her walking cane. Amanda also explains how she stays so upbeat even while grieving her late husband, Nick Cordero, and offers stra...

Joe Wilson

July 05, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

Tig’s friend, comedian and award-winning filmmaker Joe Wilson talks about how he faces cancer with positivity and humor. Tig and Joe discuss inspirations for creativity, and Joe tells her how he got the viral idea to sell jars of  “celebrity air.”  Together they advise a man who needs help talking to attractive women, a listener who hates being named after a body part, and a woman who wants to know what kind of coffee to serve her boyfriend who's never tasted it before.  This episo...

James Marsden

June 28, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MB

Tig’s guest, actor James Marsden, is a hit in the new comedy “Jury Duty.” He also stars in Netflix’s “Dead To Me,” “30 Rock,” and “Sonic the Hedgehog.” James talks to Tig about growing up in Oklahoma, living in Texas, and their shared passion for country music. Together they advise a listener with a real-life question about jury duty, a mother who needs help handling her teenager’s tantrums, and a couple wondering how many partners of their polyamorous friends need to be invited to ...

River Butcher

June 21, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

Standup comic, actor, and writer River Butcher is known for his TV roles in “Good Trouble,” “Adam Ruins Everything,” and appearances on talk shows like Ellen and Conan. On this episode, River talks about how he dealt with an audience member in a MAGA hat at one of his recent shows, and what he wishes people from both sides of the political spectrum understood about each other. Then, Tig and River give advice to a mother who admits reading her daughter’s private text messages and a l...

Tony Hawk

June 14, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 13.9 MB

Tony Hawk, the famous vertical skateboarder, talks about his most daring moves and encourages Tig to try a few. Tony and Tig compare their recent injuries, and discuss what surprised them both when they first became bosses. Tig and Tony counsel a mother whose children are very picky eaters, help young musicians name their punk band and advise a woman who accidentally sent penis-shaped gifts to her bosses. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% of...

Katie Couric

June 07, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 17.6 MB

Award-winning journalist and former “CBS Evening News” anchor Katie Couric discusses with Tig if “The Morning Show” series is really based on Katie’s experiences on The Today Show with co-host Matt Lauer, and gives Tig some questions to ask co-star Jennifer Anniston when they're on the set of the Apple TV drama. Katie also talks about people she once admired but would never ask for advice now. Together they advise a listener on how to find her voice in her workplace and help a woman...

[encore] Esther Perel

May 24, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MB

Don’t Ask Tig is taking a brief pause this month, but will be back with all-new episodes on Wednesday, June 7. Meanwhile, here is an encore presentation of Tig's Webby award-winning conversation with therapist and relationship expert Esther Perel. Tig and Esther give advice to a woman bothered by all the hot dreams she keeps having about her boyfriend’s best friend, and a listener who no longer feels attracted to his girlfriend because her body has changed. This episode is sponsor...

[encore] Cyndi Lauper

May 10, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Don’t Ask Tig is taking a little spring vacation this month, but we’ll be back in a few weeks with all new episodes starting Wednesday, June 7. Here is an encore presentation of an all-time favorite episode — Tig's conversation with music icon Cyndi Lauper, the voice behind timeless songs like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and ​​“Time After Time.” Tig and Cyndi give advice to a lonely mom whose teenage daughter just wants to have fun hanging out at her wealthy boyfriend's house, and a...

Allison Janney

April 26, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 18 MB

Hooray! This is Don’t Ask Tig’s milestone 100th episode, and Tig’s guest is her very good friend, Oscar-winning actor Allison Janney, star of “I, Tonya,” “Mom,” “The West Wing” and so much more. Allison and Tig can’t help laughing over the viral story of how Allison broke Tig’s ribs on a party bus, and Allison shares how she was injured in a celebrity dodgeball game involving Harry Styles and Michelle Obama. Tig and Allison give advice to a listener whose dog controls her, a mom who...

Stephanie Allynne

April 19, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB

Get your tickets now for Don’t Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. This Don’t Ask Tig episode is a first — the first time a guest returns and it’s none other than actor, comedian, Stephanie Allynne — Tig’s wife! Stephanie and Tig share hilarious moments from their visits to Tig’s hometown in Mississippi — all centered around a cemetery. The couple gives advice to a listener who wonders if ...

Amber Tamblyn

April 12, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

Get your tickets now for Don’t Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. Actor, director, and writer Amber Tamblyn is Tig’s guest this week. You know her from her role as Tibby in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and Joan in “Joan of Arcadia.”  Amber explains how Bravo’s Real Housewives empowers women and why writing poetry helps teens. Tig and Amber counsel a listener who thinks God’s v...

Maz Jobrani

April 05, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

Get your tickets now for Don’t Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. Many know and love comedian/actor Maz Jobrani as a regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” and from his role in CBS’s “Superior Donuts,” as well as numerous streaming stand-ups. Maz and Tig talk about his uncensored comedy tour to the Middle East, and they discuss whether Hollywood has improved its act when it ...

Billy Crudup

March 29, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MB

This week, Tig welcomes Billy Crudup, her co-star from the new season of “The Morning Show” on Apple TV. The award-winning actor is also known for starring in the movies “Mission: Impossible III,” “Spotlight,” and “Almost Famous” with an unforgettable portrayal of the fictional rock star and self-proclaimed “golden god“ Russell Hammond. Billy and Tig find surprising connections between their fathers and their Southern ties. They offer acting tips to a student preparing for a school ...

Michaela Watkins

March 22, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MB

Actor and comedian Michaela Watkins stars in the upcoming Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things.” She’s the lead actor in the Golden Globe-nominated Hulu dramedy “Casual,” and co-starred with Tig in the indie film “In A World.” Michaela and Tig share a laugh over antics from their early careers, including Tig’s 90-point turns while parallel parking. Together they advise a wannabe matchmaker trying to set up two friends, give advice on toe hygiene and discuss being in superhero movies. ...

Anthony Rapp

March 15, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Tig’s guest is her co-star on “Star Trek: Discovery”: actor and singer Anthony Rapp. Anthony is known for his performance in the classic comedy “Dazed & Confused” and originating the role of Mark Cohen in the award-winning rock opera, “Rent.” Tig and Anthony swap stories about preparing to become parents and offer fun suggestions to a mom trying to come up with ideas for her kid’s birthday party goody bags. They also advise a listener about how to use comedy to come out of the close...

Rebecca Corry

March 08, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MB

Rebecca Corry is a comedian and actor who’s been on shows like “Will & Grace,” “Two Broke Girls,” and films like “Big Fat Liar” alongside Paul Giamatti. Rebecca tells Tig why she is devoted to pit bulls and her TikTok habits. The longtime friends help a family inject sportsmanship into their cutthroat game night competitions and discuss why a llama quilt might be an issue in a woman’s new relationship. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off...

Kaitlin Olson

March 01, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

Actor and comedian Kaitlin Olson, who has starred as “Sweet Dee” on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for 15 seasons and counting, joins Tig to discuss the key to a long happy marriage. Also, hear why Kaitlin and Tig suggest a listener and her partner wear matching sailor suits, why a mom should let her pre-teen son get his ears pierced and what to do about a husband who forgets to turn off the stove. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off t...

Jason Sklar and Randy Sklar (The Sklar Brothers)

February 22, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 17.7 MB

Tig’s guests are comedians and identical twins, the Sklar Brothers, who host the podcasts ‘View from the Cheap Seats,’ and ‘Dumb People Town.’ Jason and Randy Sklar are the perfect guests to answer a listener's question about how to help her young twins grow up to be individual and independent. Along with Tig, they advise a wife whose husband hates her cooking -- but likes his own, and help a listener wracked with guilt because she secretly naps with her dog on the bed when her hus...

Lake Bell

February 15, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 20 MB

Lake Bell, director, producer and actress who stars in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and Disney Plus’ “What If…?”  is also someone Tig regularly asks for personal advice. Together they help a listener who sees too much of her neighbors’ sex lives because they don’t have window shades. Lake explains her studies about what a person’s voice reveals about their personality, and she and Tig advise a woman on how to get a man she likes at work to ask her out. This episode is sponsored...

Wilson Cruz

February 08, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MB

Actor Wilson Cruz, best known for his groundbreaking role on the 90’s TV series “My So-Called Life,” currently stars in “Star Trek: Discovery” alongside Tig. The co-stars share some favorite memories of off-set fun with fellow cast members, and Wilson talks about his approach to auditions that helps him stand out.  Then, Tig and Wilson help a listener decide whether to revive or jettison an old friendship and advise a bisexual man about when to come out.  This episode is sponsored ...

Chelsea Peretti

February 01, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MB

Tig’s guest, Chelsea Peretti, is an actor, comedian, writer and star of the hit TV show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Chelsea and Tig talk about the ups and downs of standup comedy. They help a listener with a secret coffee addiction and give hilarious advice to a woman complaining about all her friends having babies. Then, hear why Chelsea thinks Tig should wear bells and tap shoes around the house and about Tig’s own guilty food pleasure. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to B...

[encore] Sean Hayes

January 25, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MB

To kick off the new year, Don't Ask Tig is revisiting favorite episodes from seasons past. Here is an encore presentation of Tig's conversation with actor Sean Hayes — best known for his role as Jack in Will and Grace. Tig and Sean don't see eye to eye on whether a big wedding worth it, or if you should you get a college degree. Plus: Tig needs your help with a problem of her own. Tig returns with all new episodes on February 1. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money (go to Roc...

[encore] Sarah Paulson

January 11, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MB

To kick off the new year, Don't Ask Tig is revisiting favorite episodes from seasons past. Here is an encore presentation of Tig's conversation with actor Sarah Paulson, who starred in the FX series American Horror Story, Netflix’s Ratched, and films like Ocean’s Eight and 12 Years a Slave. Tig and Sarah give advice on what to do if a friend gives you terrible tasting cookies and when you should correct someone's grammar in public. Together they auction off a fittingly judicial priz...

Abby Wambach

December 21, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MB

US soccer legend Abby Wambach and Tig realize how much they have in common, including zombies and the Indigo Girls. Abby talks about growing up as the trouble-maker in her Catholic family and how she’s learned to be a great step-parent. Tig and Abby also advise a listener on how to negotiate for a raise and help a mom who wishes her daughter would take up soccer instead of mixing with mean girls on the gymnastics team.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/...

Paul Scheer

December 14, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MB

This week’s guest, Paul Scheer, is an actor and comedian, known for his roles in Showtime’s ‘Black Monday,’ HBO's 'Veep,' and FX's ‘The League.’ He also hosts the popular movie discussion podcast “Unspooled.” Paul shares with Tig the hilarious reason why she was one of his favorite guests on his other movie podcast, “How Did This Get Made?”, and they trade stories about how to navigate working professionally with a spouse. Together they give suggestions about letting children sleep ...

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