Making It with Riki Lindhome
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 10 years ago - ★★★★ - 490 ratingsRiki Lindhome talks to people in the entertainment industry and asks them how they got their careers. There's no road map for show business and everyone's story is different, so Riki interviews people about how they started, how they've kept it going and what they've learned along the way.
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Episodes
Mike Farah
December 27, 2013 08:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBRiki talks to the president of production at Funny or Die, Mike Farah (Billy on the Street, Between Two Ferns, Funny or Die Presents…), about chance encounters, hard work and recognizing good opportunities.
Ron Weiner
December 20, 2013 22:38 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBRiki talks to writer Ron Weiner (Arrested Development, 30 Rock) about The Harvard Lampoon, writing on a schedule and learning from the best.
G&O at the O.G. with Colin Hanks
December 13, 2013 09:00 - 52 minutes - 29.4 MBG&O in the O.G.! Garfunkel and Oates podcasts with Making It favorite Colin Hanks at the Olive Garden in Glendale, CA.
Rob Huebel
December 06, 2013 08:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBRiki talks to actor Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital, Hell Baby, The Descendants) about day jobs, Human Giant and creating your own material.
Paul Scheer
November 29, 2013 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBRiki talks to actor Paul Scheer (The League, Hell Baby, NTSF: SD: SUV) about improv, partnerships and creating his own TV shows.
Natasha Leggero
November 15, 2013 08:00 - 58 minutes - 34.4 MBRiki talks to actress/comedian Natasha Leggero (Burning Love, The Roast of James Franco, Suburgatory) about standup, bad boyfriends and Holly Hunter.
Ben McKenzie
November 08, 2013 08:54 - 59 minutes - 27.9 MBRiki talks to actor Ben McKenzie (Southland, Junebug, The O.C.) about summer theater, early success and shows that get a second chance.
Tig Notaro
November 01, 2013 07:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBRiki talks to comedian Tig Notaro (Live, The Sarah Silverman Program, In a World…) about touring, timing and learning to handle change.
Garfunkel and Oates at the Olive Garden
October 23, 2012 08:28 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBG&O from the O.G.! Riki’s band Garfunkel and Oates podcast live from an Olive Garden near Nashville, TN.
Colin Hanks
October 16, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBRiki talks to actor Colin Hanks (Dexter, King Kong, Orange County) about theater school, life changes and beer on ice.
Jay Chandrasekhar
October 09, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBRiki talks to director/writer/actor Broken Lizard’s Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, Club Dread, Dukes of Hazard) about his DIY beginnings, nudity and getting things made.
Sara Schaefer
October 02, 2012 09:05 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBRiki talks to comedian/writer/podcaster Sara Schaefer (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, You Had To Be There) about stand up, DIY podcasting and dating comedians.
Shiri Appleby
September 25, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBRiki talks to actress Shiri Appleby (Girls, Life Unexpected, Roswell) about being a child actor, weird auditions and becoming a director.
Thomas Middleditch
September 18, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBRiki talks with actor/comedian Thomas Middleditch (The Campaign, Fun Size, The Office Spinoff) about improv, nudity and the definition of a comedian.
Sophia Rossi
September 11, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBRiki talks to producer and Hello Giggles co-founder Sophia Rossi about the reality of The Hills, working with partners and feminism.
Nate Corddry
September 04, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBRiki talks with actor Nate Corddry (Harry’s Law, Daily Show, United States of Tara) about getting his start in theater, high pressure auditions and brotherly love.
Moshe Kasher
August 28, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBRiki talks with comedian/writer/actor Moshe Kasher (The New Normal, Conan) about starting in San Francisco, big breaks and writing a book.
BriTANicK
August 21, 2012 08:05 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBRiki talks with NYC based comedy duo BriTANicK (Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher) about girls, being in a partnership and turning internet notoriety into tangible career success.
Fran Kranz
August 14, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBRiki talks with actor Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods, Dollhouse, Death of a Salesman) about auspicious beginnings, being on Broadway and dealing with disappointment.
Jorge Garcia
August 07, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBRiki talks with actor Jorge Garcia (Lost, Alcatraz) about auditions, art as a business and being on that island.
Alison Rosen
July 31, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBRiki talks with podcaster/TV presenter Alison Rosen (The Adam Carolla Show/Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend) about freelance writing, relationships and landing her dream job.
Jenny Mollen
July 24, 2012 07:10 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBRiki talks with actress/writer Jenny Mollen (Crash, Angel, Crazy Stupid Love) about twitter, nude scenes, and marking her territory.
Kathryn Burns
July 18, 2012 01:54 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MBRiki talks with choreographer/dancer Kathryn Burns (Freak Dance, Childrens Hospital, Key and Peele) about dance auditions, transitioning to choreography and working in comedy.
Paget Brewster
July 10, 2012 19:13 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBRiki talks with actress Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Huff) about a really lucky week, working on Friends and a record number of pilots.
Daniel Stessen
July 03, 2012 07:24 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBRiki talks with music video director Daniel Stessen about learning to make videos, sleeping on a futon and being yourself.
Eliza Coupe
June 26, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBRiki talks with actress Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings, Scrubs) about overcoming bullying, meeting her idols and being a funny girl in Hollywood.
Shannon Woodward
June 19, 2012 21:08 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBRiki talks with actress Shannon Woodward (Raising Hope, The Riches) about getting her start on Nickelodeon, growing up fast and women in comedy.
Josh Radnor
June 12, 2012 08:22 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBRiki talks with actor/writer/director Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother, Happythankyoumoreplease) about starting in theater, having the right mindset and life on a hit show.
Robert Ben Garant
June 05, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBRiki talks with writer/actor/director Robert Ben Garant (Reno 911, The State, Night at the Museum) about the formation of The State, becoming a professional writer and finding new ways to get ideas.
Malcolm Barrett
May 29, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBRiki talks with actor Malcolm Barrett (Better Off Ted, Hurt Locker, Always Sunny in Philadelphia) about growing up in Brooklyn, booking pilots and thinking long term.
Elizabeth Laime
May 22, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBRiki talks with podcast/writer Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime Podcast) about career changes, high expectations and a the importance of a great support system.
Pete Holmes (part two)
May 15, 2012 08:26 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBRiki talks with comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes (Conan, Fallon, Best Week Ever) about hustling, fortunate coincidences and being the E-trade baby.
Pete Holmes (part one)
May 08, 2012 06:33 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBRiki talks with comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes (Conan, Fallon, Best Week Ever) about relationships, passing judgment and getting his start in stand up.
Kumail Nanjiani
May 02, 2012 01:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBRiki talks with comedian/actor Kumail Nanjiani (Franklin and Bash, Portlandia) about growing up in Pakistan, developing his stand up and getting in the right head space.
Jonathan Stern
April 24, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBRiki talks with producer/writer Jonathan Stern (Children's Hospital, NTSF:SD:SUV) about early encouragement, comedy writing and what a producer really does.
Rich Sommer
April 17, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBRiki talks with actor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) about having the right mindset, unreal life moments and collecting your "no's".
Allison Miller
April 10, 2012 08:13 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBRiki talks with actress Allison Miller (Terra Nova, 17 Again, Kings) about how she got her start, acting opposite a tennis ball and red carpet anxiety.
Todd Strauss-Schulson
April 03, 2012 08:33 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBRiki talks with director Todd Strauss-Schulson (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) about getting his start as filmmaker, paying his dues and making his first feature.
Adam Pally
March 27, 2012 07:00 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBRiki talks with actor/comedian Adam Pally (Happy Endings) about the art of improv, being on a hit TV show and Shaquille O'Neal.
Felicia Day
March 20, 2012 07:00 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBRiki talks with actress/writer/internet sensation Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Buffy) about becoming a content creator, her hatred of auditioning and success on her own terms.
Wayne Federman
March 13, 2012 07:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBRiki talks with writer/actor/comedian Wayne Federman (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) about the importance of setting goals, the way he chooses projects and stand up in the 80's.
Ania O'Hare
March 07, 2012 00:45 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBRiki talks with casting director Ania O'Hare (Transformers, Eat Pray Love) about how she got her start, how actors get in their own way and her advice on auditions.
Matt Walsh
February 28, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBRiki talks with actor/director/UCB co-founder Matt Walsh (The Hangover, The Daily Show) about improvising, his two life-changing trips, and his directorial debut, High Road.
James Urbaniak
February 21, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBRiki talks with actor James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros., Sweet and Lowdown, Homeland) about getting his start in the theater, the importance of good friends and becoming a cult voice over star.
Collette Wolfe
February 14, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBRiki talks with actress Collette Wolfe (Young Adult, Hot Tub Time Machine, Foot Fist Way) about persevering through hard times, setting goals and her craziest audition ever.
Geralyn Flood
February 07, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBRiki talks with casting director Geralyn Flood (Big Time Rush, Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past) about how she got into casting and what it really takes to make it as an actor.
Thomas Lennon
January 31, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBRiki talks with actor/writer Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, Night at the Museum) about his time on The State, his advice to aspiring writers and all the roles he almost booked.
Katie Aselton
January 24, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBRiki talks with actress/director/writer Katie Aselton (The League, The Freebie) about directing, improv, the Sundance experience, and terrible auditions.
Dave Bernad
January 17, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBRiki talks with producer David Bernad (Enlightened, Funny or Die) about the dogged pursuit of goals, overcoming obstacles and what a producer really does.
Justin Halpern
January 10, 2012 08:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBRiki talks with writer Justin Halpern (Sh*t My Dad Says, How to be a Gentleman) about perseverance, the difficulty of networking and translating twitter success into real success.