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Late Night Whenever

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings

From the producers of 2 Dope Queens and Sooo Many White Guys comes Late Night Whenever, hosted by comedian Michelle Buteau. It’s Michelle in a chair, celebrity guests on a couch, and music director Rob Lewis at the keyboard. Plus: gut-busting monologues and audience surprises! Not for TV, but just as good.

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Episodes

Michelle Starts Adulting!

May 21, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 45.1 MB

We know you missed Michelle - and now she’s back with a new podcast called Adulting! Did you ever think that being a grown-up would be so hard? Neither did Michelle. So she’s teamed with fellow grown-up and comedian Jordan Carlos to figure out the art of adulting. In this inaugural episode, Michelle and Jordan plan Naomi Ekperigin’s entire wedding in under a minute, Wyatt Cenac does his best muppet impression, and Phoebe Robinson shares some bathroom etiquette tips (which involve an open fla...

Michelle Starts Adulting!

May 21, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

We know you missed Michelle - and now she’s back with a new podcast called Adulting! Did you ever think that being a grown-up would be so hard? Neither did Michelle. So she’s teamed with fellow grown-up and comedian Jordan Carlos to figure out the art of adulting. In this inaugural episode, Michelle and Jordan plan Naomi Ekperigin’s entire wedding in under a minute, Wyatt Cenac does his best muppet impression, and Phoebe Robinson shares some bathroom etiquette tips (which involve an open fla...

Parting Wisdom

July 24, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this season finale, legendary comedian D.L. Hughley has a message for white people’s imaginations, Yrsa Daley-Ward inspires poetry, and Michelle learns about herself. Plus, Rob saves his best story for last.

Parting Wisdom

July 24, 2018 16:00 - 46 minutes - 45.9 MB

In this season finale, legendary comedian D.L. Hughley has a message for white people’s imaginations, Yrsa Daley-Ward inspires poetry, and Michelle learns about herself. Plus, Rob saves his best story for last.

Bo Burnham On the Couch

July 20, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

How the director’s fascination with the internet inspired Eighth Grade, that movie making everyone on your Twitter feed cry. Plus, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) in this oldie but goodie. 

Bo Burnham On the Couch

July 20, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 37.5 MB

How the director’s fascination with the internet inspired Eighth Grade, that movie making everyone on your Twitter feed cry. Plus, John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) in this oldie but goodie. 

So Much Gravy

July 19, 2018 16:00 - 45 minutes - 44.4 MB

Michelle wonders what Justin Trudeau is listening to this summer and learns to deal with Twitter trolls with Julie Goldman and Franchesca Ramsey. Plus, Rob says yes to BDE!

So Much Gravy

July 19, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Michelle wonders what Justin Trudeau is listening to this summer and learns to deal with Twitter trolls with Julie Goldman and Franchesca Ramsey. Plus, Rob says yes to BDE!

All the Sushi

July 17, 2018 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Never travel with too-tight pants, and more advice from Michelle’s days as a movie star. Comedians Sam Jay and Aparna Nancherla grace the stage. Plus, Michelle gives Rob a new nickname!

All the Sushi

July 17, 2018 16:00 - 43 minutes - 43.1 MB

Never travel with too-tight pants, and more advice from Michelle’s days as a movie star. Comedians Sam Jay and Aparna Nancherla grace the stage. Plus, Michelle gives Rob a new nickname!

Not Being John Malkovich

June 19, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

It’s a mind-bending evening of comedy and existential angst as guest host Sasheer Zamata welcomes Wyatt Cenac and Emily Tarver. Plus, Rob gets a makeover!

Not Being John Malkovich

June 19, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 37.9 MB

It’s a mind-bending evening of comedy and existential angst as guest host Sasheer Zamata welcomes Wyatt Cenac and Emily Tarver. Plus, Rob gets a makeover!

Dip-n-Dots

June 12, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Michelle has an idea for your summer Tinder bio - and learns about her future from guests Jo Firestone and Chuck Nice. Plus, Rob debuts a new sound effect!

Dip-n-Dots

June 12, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 35.7 MB

Michelle has an idea for your summer Tinder bio - and learns about her future from guests Jo Firestone and Chuck Nice. Plus, Rob debuts a new sound effect!

Little Umbrella People

June 05, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Guest host Jordan Carlos is filling in for Michelle this week – and he’s got some BIG opinions on weather gear. He is joined by comedian and filmmaker Bo Burnham for a thoughtful conversation about his upcoming movie Eighth Grade and how the youth of America are being influenced by people in Silicon Valley who have no idea what they are doing. Our stage is also graced by icon John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) who is just an absolute f**king delight. He educates Jordan on punk...

Little Umbrella People

June 05, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutes - 37.5 MB

Guest host Jordan Carlos is filling in for Michelle this week – and he’s got some BIG opinions on weather gear. He is joined by comedian and filmmaker Bo Burnham for a thoughtful conversation about his upcoming movie Eighth Grade and how the youth of America are being influenced by people in Silicon Valley who have no idea what they are doing. Our stage is also graced by icon John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) who is just an absolute f**king delight. He educates Jordan on punk...

Tiki Tiki Boom Boom

May 29, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 39.6 MB

Michelle has the driving adventure from hell after confronting someone with serious road rage. She is joined by comedian Jordan Carlos and writer/director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters) for a delightful conversation about representation in Hollywood, being bully-adjacent, and Paul’s stand-up career. Plus, Rob loves being 5 minutes early.

Tiki Tiki Boom Boom

May 29, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Michelle has the driving adventure from hell after confronting someone with serious road rage. She is joined by comedian Jordan Carlos and writer/director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters) for a delightful conversation about representation in Hollywood, being bully-adjacent, and Paul’s stand-up career. Plus, Rob loves being 5 minutes early.

Thanks, Waxing Lady!

May 22, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 39.1 MB

Isn’t it amazing when the woman who waxes you goes the extra mile? Michelle thinks so! She is joined by special guests Chris Distefano (MTV's Guy Code), who has given many of your favorite comedians impromptu medical examinations, and Vinny Guadagnino (MTV's The Jersey Shore) schools the audience on Staten Island. Plus, Rob’s credit card gets declined!

Thanks, Waxing Lady!

May 22, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Isn’t it amazing when the woman who waxes you goes the extra mile? Michelle thinks so! She is joined by special guests Chris Distefano (MTV's Guy Code), who has given many of your favorite comedians impromptu medical examinations, and Vinny Guadagnino (MTV's The Jersey Shore) schools the audience on Staten Island. Plus, Rob’s credit card gets declined!

Tessa Thompson Loves Succulents

May 15, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 27.3 MB

Michelle is back with an intimate in-studio interview with actress and activist Tessa Thompson (HBO's Westworld, Creed)! They dig into colorism in Hollywood, the Time's Up movement, how often Tessa waters her plants (not often), and so much more. Plus, there’s a surprising reveal in this one. Ooh, the suspense of it all!

Tessa Thompson Loves Succulents

May 15, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Michelle is back with an intimate in-studio interview with actress and activist Tessa Thompson (HBO's Westworld, Creed)! They dig into colorism in Hollywood, the Time's Up movement, how often Tessa waters her plants (not often), and so much more. Plus, there’s a surprising reveal in this one. Ooh, the suspense of it all!

Auditioning with Ann Dowd and Sasheer Zamata

May 08, 2018 16:00 - 42 minutes - 41.6 MB

Buckle up! It’s a new episode of Late Night Whenever. You might need a drink for this one, because Sasheer Zamata and Ann Dowd share some truly horrific audition stories. Plus, Rob tries to give away some Asiago cheese bread.

Auditioning with Ann Dowd and Sasheer Zamata

May 08, 2018 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Buckle up! It’s a new episode of Late Night Whenever. You might need a drink for this one, because Sasheer Zamata and Ann Dowd share some truly horrific audition stories. Plus, Rob tries to give away some Asiago cheese bread.

Doing Ayahuasca with Nico Tortorella

May 01, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Things get spiritual when dreamboat Nico Tortorella, star of TV Land's Younger, joins Michelle on the couch. Plus, comedian Matteo Lane dishes on his life as a thirst trap. And Rob gets a tramp stamp!

Doing Ayahuasca with Nico Tortorella

May 01, 2018 16:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MB

Things get spiritual when dreamboat Nico Tortorella, star of TV Land's Younger, joins Michelle on the couch. Plus, comedian Matteo Lane dishes on his life as a thirst trap. And Rob gets a tramp stamp!

For the D

April 25, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

What will our guests do for the D? Find out in this very special episode with Ben Sinclair (HBO’s High Maintenance) and Danielle Brooks (Netflix’s Orange is the New Black). Plus, Rob reminisces about a roommate named John. 

For the D

April 25, 2018 16:00 - 44 minutes - 44.2 MB

What will our guests do for the D? Find out in this very special episode with Ben Sinclair (HBO’s High Maintenance) and Danielle Brooks (Netflix’s Orange is the New Black). Plus, Rob reminisces about a roommate named John. 

Rockin’ Robinson

April 24, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Get ready for some R & R (hehe) with special guests Tony Rock and Phoebe Robinson! It turns out that if you fight a rock – you have to all the Rock brothers. And if you get into a hot tub with Phoebe Robinson, all hell breaks loose. Plus, Rob Lewis goes clear.

Rockin’ Robinson

April 24, 2018 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

Get ready for some R & R (hehe) with special guests Tony Rock and Phoebe Robinson! It turns out that if you fight a rock – you have to all the Rock brothers. And if you get into a hot tub with Phoebe Robinson, all hell breaks loose. Plus, Rob Lewis goes clear.

Spanx Life

April 17, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutes - 34 MB

Hold onto your girdle, people, because Michelle’s about to get tight with guests Murray Hill and Janelle James (Netflix). Plus, Rob has a near-death experience with a New Kid on the Block!

Spanx Life

April 17, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Hold onto your girdle, people, because Michelle’s about to get tight with guests Murray Hill and Janelle James (Netflix). Plus, Rob has a near-death experience with a New Kid on the Block!

What Happens in Paris, Stays in Paris

April 10, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Michelle dresses up for her big trip to France, and guests Bridget Everett and Gina Yashere rank hotel amenities. Cabaret singer and comedian Bridget, who also stars in Patti Cake$, reveals a dark past with Gloria Steinem. And Netflix star Gina gets her colon flushed. Plus, Rob goes to Six Flags!

What Happens in Paris, Stays in Paris

April 10, 2018 16:00 - 34 minutes - 35 MB

Michelle dresses up for her big trip to France, and guests Bridget Everett and Gina Yashere rank hotel amenities. Cabaret singer and comedian Bridget, who also stars in Patti Cake$, reveals a dark past with Gloria Steinem. And Netflix star Gina gets her colon flushed. Plus, Rob goes to Six Flags!

What's Even the Point of a Buffet?

April 03, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Michelle gets philosophical with guests Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones in the debut episode of your new favorite podcast. The Hamilton star channels Dr. Phil and gives Michelle some life advice from his new book, Failing Up. Jason, creator of The Detour and a Daily Show legend, shares his guilty pleasure. Plus: Rob Lewis goes to a D’Angelo concert!

What's Even the Point of a Buffet?

April 03, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 41.1 MB

Michelle gets philosophical with guests Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones in the debut episode of your new favorite podcast. The Hamilton star channels Dr. Phil and gives Michelle some life advice from his new book, Failing Up. Jason, creator of The Detour and a Daily Show legend, shares his guilty pleasure. Plus: Rob Lewis goes to a D’Angelo concert!

See You Next Tuesday

March 30, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MB

My big debut is almost here! Episode 1 hits your feed on April 3 with hot dads Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones. Here’s a jalapeño popper of a preview to get your mouth watering. Yum!

See You Next Tuesday

March 30, 2018 16:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MB

My big debut is almost here! Episode 1 hits your feed on April 3 with hot dads Leslie Odom, Jr. and Jason Jones. Here’s a jalapeño popper of a preview to get your mouth watering. Yum!

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