The Three Questions with Andy Richter
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3.4K ratingsHost Andy Richter asks the same three questions to each guest: Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned? These three simple questions, when answered honestly and thoughtfully, are enough to provide a pretty complete picture of who a person is. The answers are what Andy always wants to know about people. This will not be a one-sided process, as Andy won’t shy away from getting personal himself.
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Episodes
Caitlin Reilly
April 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBActress and comedian Caitlin Reilly joins Andy Richter to discuss the L.A. transplants that inspire many of her characters, her complicated relationship with social media, why women are more interesting, why Caitlin thinks she may have helped Andy out at her family’s kids clothing store, her dad’s career in soap operas, growing up as the princess of Hancock Park, and much more.
Jon Cryer
March 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBActor Jon Cryer joins Andy Richter to discuss his early days in show business, running into each other at the Warner Bros. gym, Jon’s character in “Andy Richter Controls the Universe,” getting dragged into the “first internet sh*t storm,” going to film school boot camp in his thirties, how he ended up playing Lex Luthor, and his new sitcom, “Extended Family.”
Paget Brewster (Re-Release)
March 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MB(Re-released from May 2022) Paget Brewster joins Andy Richter to discuss working on "Andy Richter Controls the Universe" together, not having a plan in showbiz, being a “pilot killer”, working on "Criminal Minds," and more!
Zach Galifianakis (Re-Release)
March 12, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB(Re-released from February 2021) Comedian and actor Zach Galifianakis joins Andy from his hideout in the woods. The two discuss Zach’s Greek-hillbilly lineage, living in closets in New York and vans in LA, and how parenthood has changed Zach and his comedy.
Phoebe Bridgers (Re-Release)
March 05, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB(Re-released from December 2020) Musician Phoebe Bridgers talks with Andy Richter about facing careless criticism, what she likes about the way in which her writing has evolved, and doing press from home for her latest album "Punisher."
Hear Andy Play Benedict Arnold!
February 29, 2024 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBCalling all history buffs! “Significant Others” with Liza Powel O’Brien is a scripted history podcast that tells a story you might not know about a person you probably do. Season 2 just launched, and the season premiere explores how Benedict Arnold might never have turned on his country were it not for his wife, Peggy, who influenced his betrayal. And guess who plays Benedict Arnold? This guy! (Andy) Listen to this snippet to whet your appetite, then head on over to “Significant Others” to ...
Jack Black (Re-Release)
February 27, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB(Re-Released from July 2022) Jack Black joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up in LA, putting on shows as a kid, the start of Tenacious D, and his approach to parenting.
Steve-O (Re-Release)
February 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB(Re-Released from March 2022) “Jackass” star Steve-O joins Andy Richter to talk about doing “Jackass” stunts in his 40s, his international childhood, finding stand-up comedy, his surprising foray into manufacturing, and more!
Jennette McCurdy (Re-Release)
February 13, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB(Re-released from August 2022) Jennette McCurdy joins Andy Richter to talk about being a child actor, growing up with an abusive mother, and her new book “I’m Glad My Mom Died."
Nasim Pedrad
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBNasim Pedrad joins Andy Richter to discuss playing a teenage boy in her show "Chad," her path to "Saturday Night Live," turning her real-life father into a television star, the genius and decency of Tina Fey, and much more.
Moshe Kasher
January 30, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBComedian and writer Moshe Kasher joins Andy Richter to discuss the chance encounters that changed his life, his pitch for vaccine vapes, Alcoholics Anonymous as a subculture, the transcendental power of rave music, and his new book, "Subculture Vulture: A Memoir in Six Scenes." Find the dates for Moshe's book tour here: https://linktr.ee/moshekasher
Molly Ringwald
January 23, 2024 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBMolly Ringwald joins Andy Richter to discuss her swift rise to fame as a teenager, why she moved to Paris in the 1990s, a missed opportunity with the legendary Toni Morrison, her new show, "Feud: Capote vs. The Swans," and much more.
Jason Isbell Returns
January 16, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJason Isbell is back! The musician (and now actor!) returns to “The Three Questions” to discuss “Killers of the Flower Moon,” how a crew member’s flatulence further proved the genius of Leonardo DiCaprio, loving his day job, and why he’s glad he didn’t get famous in his twenties.
Adam Pally
January 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBAdam Pally joins Andy Richter to discuss why his comedy travel show, “101 Places to Party Before You Die,” feels like improv camp, how to get out of indoor skydiving, the toughest member of the “Happy Endings” cast, the story behind his hilarious “CONAN” appearances, and much more.
Craig Robinson
January 02, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBCraig Robinson joins Andy Richter to discuss working on "The Office," his many collaborations with Seth Rogen, his impressive music education, the latest season of his TV show, "Killing It," and much more.
Fortune Feimster
December 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBComedian Fortune Feimster joins Andy Richter to discuss living up to her name, getting stage fright on “CONAN,” working with Arnold Schwarzenegger, her path to “Chelsea Lately,” trying to stay healthy on tour, and much more.
Lynda Carter
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB“Wonder Woman” herself, Lynda Carter, joins Andy Richter to discuss playing the iconic superhero, touring the country at seventeen, parachuting in a pants suit, her new single, “Rise Up,” and much more.
Lisa Gilroy
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBActress and comedian Lisa Gilroy joins Andy Richter to discuss working with (Andy’s TV sister) Amy Poehler, being too old for TikTok dances, Canadian references that don't translate in the States, turning gold into turds, doing comedy until you die, and much more.
Dave Hill
December 05, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBComedian and writer Dave Hill joins Andy Richter to discuss his experience playing hockey in Kenya, out-shredding John Mayer on TikTok, the power of delusional confidence, and his new book, “The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey.”
Laurie Kilmartin
November 28, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBComedian and former “CONAN” writer Laurie Kilmartin joins Andy Richter to discuss her path to CONAN, the true purpose of the late night monologue, tweeting through tragedy, her upcoming comedy special, and much more.
Joe Pera
November 21, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBJoe Pera joins Andy Richter to discuss his new comedy special, “Slow & Steady,” the jokes that don’t fit into his set, why he loves casting non-performers, his future as a filmmaker, and much more.
José Andrés
November 14, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBChef and humanitarian José Andrés joins Andy Richter to discuss his new graphic novel, “Feeding Dangerously,” the one time he had to use the Heimlich maneuver at an NBA game, choosing between acting school and cooking school, bringing Spanish food to Disney World, and much more.
Isaac Mizrahi
November 07, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBFashion designer, actor, and podcast host Isaac Mizrahi joins Andy Richter to discuss Isaac's new collaboration with Selma Blair, starting a fashion label as a teenager, Meryl Streep’s airplane disappearing act, and his podcast, “Hello Isaac.” Check out Isaac's podcast, "Hello Isaac."
Todd Barry
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBComedian Todd Barry joins Andy Richter to discuss the rise of crowd work, his first appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, his early passion for drumming, and his new comedy special, “Todd Barry: Domestic Shorthair.”
Gary Gulman
October 24, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBComedian Gary Gulman joins Andy Richter to discuss his college football experience, living with depression, the genius of Chris Elliott, and his new book, “Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the '80s.”
Rachel Maddow
October 17, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBRachel Maddow joins Andy Richter to discuss her MSNBC show's switch to a weekly format, the importance of anti-corruption laws, her love of ice-fishing, and her new book, “Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.”
James Ellroy
October 10, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBLegendary author James Ellroy joins Andy Richter to discuss his “smog-bound fatherland” of Los Angeles, the tragic loss of his mother, his writing process, and his new novel, The Enchanters!
Edi Patterson
October 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBEdi Patterson (HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones) joins Andy Richter to discuss improv comedy, growing up in Texas, the great Danny McBride, and much more.
Josh Gad
September 26, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBJosh Gad joins Andy Richter to discuss his new Broadway show, "Gutenburg! The Musical!," fatherhood, the next phase of his career, anxiety, and much more.
Jonathan Van Ness
September 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBJonathan Van Ness joins Andy Richter to discuss his path to Queer Eye, their shared Illinois heritage, sustainable haircare, TV stars vs. movie stars, and much more.
Steve Albini
September 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBLegendary punk musician, producer, and engineer Steve Albini joins Andy Richter to discuss his love for the city of Chicago, the differences between comedy and music, sticking to your principles, wildfire research, and much more.
Tommy Blacha
September 05, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBTommy Blacha (Adult Swim, Late Night) joins Andy Richter to discuss his time as Andy's roommate in Chicago, working in the Late Night writer’s room, watching Andy get fake-murdered by John Wayne Gacy on television, and much more.
D'Arcy Carden
August 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBD’Arcy Carden joins Andy Richter to discuss falling in love with comedy, their support of the ongoing SAG strike, the secret to good scrambled eggs, actors at the picket line, and more.
James Austin Johnson
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBJames Austin Johnson joins Andy Richter to discuss the importance of exploring interests outside of comedy, the "Television Show featuring James Austin Johnson and Others,” the difference between an impression and an impersonation, setting goals, and more.
Stephen Malkmus
August 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBStephen Malkmus joins Andy Richter to discuss Pavement’s latest reunion, fatherhood, 1980’s radio rock, the high school suspension that won’t leave Stephen’s Wikipedia page, and much more. This episode was recorded on June 15, 2023.
Andrew Rannells
August 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBAndrew Rannells joins Andy Richter to discuss re-uniting with Josh Gad on Broadway for “Guttenburg! The Musical,” the art of the water-bottle tour, running into Adam Devine in Omaha, Andrew’s new book “Uncle of the Year,” and more. This episode was recorded on July 12, 2023.
Murray Hill
August 01, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBMurray Hill (HBO's Somebody Somewhere, Hulu's Drag Me to Dinner) joins Andy Richter to discuss the road to becoming Mr. Showbiz, the 1990s drag scene, the joys of old-school variety shows, self-discovery through performance, and much more. Recorded on June 14, 2023.
Ronda Rousey
July 25, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBRonda Rousey joins Andy Richter to discuss their shared experience participating in the reality show “Stars on Mars,” her love for the WWE, Ronda’s world champion mother, making time for family, and much more. This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023.
Johnny Knoxville
July 18, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJohnny Knoxville joins Andy Richter to discuss the colorful characters of Johnny’s childhood in Tennessee, why Johnny chose to put “Jackass” on MTV instead of “Saturday Night Live,” finding your motivation through parenthood, and the new unscripted comedy series, “The Prank Panel.” Interview recorded June 15th, 2023.
Ken Marino
July 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBKen Marino joins Andy Richter to discuss the new seasons of “Party Down” and “The Other Two,” his sentimental relationship with porta-potties, the formation of The State comedy group, playing “panicky idiots,” his upcoming project with Shonda Rhimes, and much more.
Adam DeVine
July 04, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBAdam DeVine joins Andy Richter to discuss the long road to “Workaholics,” the accident that led to his comedy career, his upcoming Netflix feature “The Out-Laws,” and how “Pitch Perfect” changed his life (and why he almost didn’t do it).
Joe Maddon
June 27, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBFormer baseball manager, coach, and player Joe Maddon (author of "The Book of Joe: Trying Not to Suck at Baseball and Life") talks about bringing Andy's Chicago Cubs a much-needed championship, his love for the road, finding his way to baseball, meditation, and much more.
Jon Glaser
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBJon Glaser (Parks & Rec, Adult Swim) joins Andy Richter to discuss their time working together at Late Night with Conan O'Brien, why Jon loves playing assholes, the joys of trail running, the Detroit Bad Boys, and much more.
Fred Armisen
June 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThe “deeply intellectual” Fred Armisen joins Andy Richter to discuss his unconventional path to Saturday Night Live, the joys of coal mining, the secret to a good Portlandia sketch, his future in medical equipment design (seriously!), and much more.
Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles
June 06, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBSinger, songwriter, and author Susanna Hoffs joins Andy Richter to discuss her work in the legendary pop rock band The Bangles, the recent release of her debut novel, growing up in 1960’s Hollywood, and much more.
Stacey Abrams
May 30, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBStacey Abrams joins Andy Richter to discuss the path that led to her historic campaigns in Georgia, why she identifies as an introvert, pursuing the good fight, her love of fiction writing, and much more.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
May 23, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBJesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) joins Andy Richter to discuss his Tony win, fatherhood, his role in “Cocaine Bear,” his new podcast "Dinner's on Me," and much more.
Glenn Howerton
May 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBGlenn Howerton (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) joins Andy Richter to discuss the early days of Always Sunny, finding the people that make you feel funnier, his start as a drama student, and much more.
Jason Alexander
May 09, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBJason Alexander (Seinfeld) joins Andy Richter to discuss how a trip to magic camp as a young boy changed his career path forever, finding his place in theater, the joys of being a grandfather, and his new podcast, “Really? No, Really?”.
Tony Dokoupil
May 02, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBTony Dokoupil (CBS Sunday Morning) joins Andy Richter to discuss his father's career as a weed dealer, accidentally catfishing Andy, learning the ropes of broadcast news on air, and much more.