Joy with Craig Ferguson
Episodes
131 - Series Finale!
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Craig makes a big announcement about the future of the Joy Podcast. It's a can't miss episode. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an em...
130 - Was A Kennedy Ever Eaten By A Shark?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Craig’s TV watching habits opened the floodgates to a bigger question. There’s a new CNN docu-series about the tragic death of JFK Jr. c...
129 - Vampire Penguins
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is fresh off his recent promotional tour for his show SCRABBLE and he reflects on some interviews he did on podcasts. But things very quickly tu...
128 - Not All Horses Are Fake
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a week packed with travel for Craig as he’s been zigzagging across this great nation shooting segments for his freshly-announced CNN sho...
127 - Chatty McChatterson Chats About Everything
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week Craig reveals the reason he’s been on the road so much for the last few months. That’s because news this week broke that his new CNN TV ...
126 - Koalas Are Not Real Bears
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an arctic theme this week. And totally by accident as Craig recalls a story about an Arctic expedition that ends with frozen body parts, wild a...
#125 - Snow Day Snack Attack Remorse
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's a snow day and Craig is sitting in New York enjoying the weather and snacking. While doing so he takes the time to answer some Tweets & Emails fr...
#124 - Craig's Book Club (Plot Twist: He Hasn't Read The Books)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coming at you live from London as Craig is on location for the week before returning stateside. But the jetsetting has left Craig jetlagged but rather...
#123 - Ramblin' Douche: 100% Guest Free For Your Pleasure
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
By the time you read this Craig will be in London again continuing to work on another project. While we might be upset that he is not home anymore, th...
It's A Long Way To The Top If You Want To Rock And Roll
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the new year and we have the first episode of the Joy Podcast of the new year. And what better way to kick off 2026 with Craig checking in with y...
It's A Long Way To The Top If You Want To Rock And Roll
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the new year and we have the first episode of the Joy Podcast of the new year. And what better way to kick off 2026 with Craig checking in with...
Taint Fever
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is taking some time off for the holidays, but he's come down with a fever... the taint fever. What does that mean? Allow him to explain. Have a ...
Taint Fever
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is taking some time off for the holidays, but he's come down with a fever... the taint fever. What does that mean? Allow him to explain. Have ...
Home For Christmas
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is home for Christmas and like a lot of people out there in the world, he's looking forward to some downtime with family and friends as he check...
Home For Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is home for Christmas and like a lot of people out there in the world, he's looking forward to some downtime with family and friends as he check...
Checking In From The Road
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the end of the year rapidly approaches us, Craig is still on the road. And he takes some time out of his busy schedule to check in with us from the...
Checking In From The Road
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the end of the year rapidly approaches us, Craig is ... As the end of the year rapidly approaches us, Craig is still on the road. And he takes some...
California Dreamin (On A Winter's Day)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is out on the road for work but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to check in with his fans and answer some fan questions. This week he discusse...
Thanksgiving Tweets & Emails
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode of The Joy Podcast comes to you from craig on "vacation mode". Well, really it's him spending some time with loved ones for the Thanskgivi...
Tweets & Emails w/Snake Water
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it's Thanksgiving everybody and what better way to spend it than with Craig and an old friend of his? So, in celebration of the Joy of the holid...
Jason Biggs
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig's old pal actor and (now) director Jason Biggs joins the Joy Podcast for a bit of a chat about their lives. The duo chat about everything from b...
Car Chat With Craig
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is on the road this week... literally. As this week's episode of the comes from his car in Philadelphia before he gets back on the road. So you ...
Salman Rushdie
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of The Joy Podcast, Craig sits down for a pleasant chat with his old friend and acclaimed author, Salman Rushdie. The friends c...
Arizona Coffee Time Chat
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After spending some time in Texas, Craig has made his way to Arizona. Why? Well because he's going to his first ever Monster Truck Rally. Last week it...
Texas Coffee Time Chat
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is on the road in Texas and that's where you will find him this week for some more coffee time and him answering all your burning questions. ...
California Coffee Time
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since we last checked in Craig has traveled to the West Coast for some tour dates. As it appears to become a tradition, he sat down to answer some fan...
Coffee With Craig
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The fans keep submitting them, so Craig keeps answering them. This week on the Joy podcast Craig is one again answering the fan tweets and emails. Fro...
Jet Lag Chit Chat
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is still on the road spending his time in various locations around the US and Europe. It makes it tough for him to set up an interview for his p...
Tim Sullivan - longtime friend of Craig and author of DS George Cross books
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Sullivan and Craig have known each other for more than 30 years. That means they were both running wild doing stupid things. Then they both got ol...
Morning Coffee and Questions
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig is still on location overseas for work. But he's never been one to let you down, as he taped this episode of the Joy Podcast while having his mo...
Confessions of a Fake Mole Hunter
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Craig comes to you from England where he's currently on set recording the new season of Scrabble. But fear not, for he is answering some que...
Nellie McKay
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Nellie McKay, an incredibly talented singer and songwriter. She's released many wonderful albums and has performed with Laurie Anderson, Joan Osb...
Lisa Ammerman - Senior Producer of The Late Late Show
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lisa Ammerman, a Peabody Award-winning producer, journalist, and media executive. She was the Senior Producer of The Late Late Show and it was gr...
Carrot Top
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Carrot Top, the recognizable comedian, actor, and prominent figure in pop culture for the past 30 years. He has had a residency comedy show at th...
Jim Jefferies
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jim Jefferies, a wonderful comedian, actor, and writer. You may know him from FX sitcom Legit, the Comedy Central late-night show The Jim Jeffer...
Lawrence Block
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lawrence Block, American crime writer best known for two long-running New York-set series about the recovering alcoholic P.I. Matthew Scudder and...
Lynne Koplitz
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Lynne Koplitz, a talented comedian and actress. You may know her from Change of Heart, How to Boil Water, Life and Syle, or Later. She's performe...
Gino Filippone
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Gino Filippone - a luxury real estate agent in New York City. He's a member of The Corcoran Group and was just included as one of the top 25 real...
Keith Robinson
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Keith Robinson, stand-up comedian and actor. You may recognize him from The Wanda Sykes Show, the podcast 3 Girls 1 Keith, as well as a wide vari...
Adriana Trigiani Returns
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Adriana Trigiani, best-selling author of eighteen books, playwright, television writer/producer, film director/screenwriter/producer, and entrepr...
Jim Rash
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jim Rash - actor, comedian, screenwriter, and filmmaker. You may recognize him as his role as Dean Craig Pelton on Community, a role which he was...
Jordan Klepper
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jordan Klepper, Emmy-nominated comedian and Co-Host and Contributor of The Daily Show. You can watch his special Jordan Klepper Fingers The Puls...
Hasan Minhaj
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Hasan Minhaj: actor, producer, writer, comedian, and television host. You may recognize him from his political television show Patriot Act, as a...
Diederich Bader
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was originally published on September 12, 2023. On this week’s episode, Craig chats with his long-time friend and “The Drew Carey Sho...
Rita Wilson
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally was released on November 28, 2023. Rita Wilson, an American actress, singer, and producer. Listen to Craig & Rita talk about r...
Jay Leno
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode originally was released on December 12, 2023. Jay Leno needs no introduction. He is one of the greats, comedian, long time host of The To...
Jon Lovitz
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jon Lovitz, acclaimed actor and comedian. You may know him from Saturday Night Live, The Critic, A League of Their Own, or his many appearances a...
Dr. Maija Cheung
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Maija Cheung is currently a surgeon at Yale University and the Chief Medical Officer for Kids Operating Room – the world’s leading children’...
Paulina Porizkova
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Paulina Porizkova, a Swedish-American model, actress, and author. She's has an illustrious career on magazine covers, as the face of numerous bra...
Dr. Robert Cerfolio Returns!
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Dr. Cerf is back again! He is one of the world’s top thoracic surgeons and his peers have voted him one of America’s Best Doctors. E...
Moshe Kasher
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Moshe Kasher, a comedian, writer, actor, and podcast host. You may know him from his books, including his memoir Subculture Vulture and Kasher i...
Jen Statsky
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jen Statsky, television writer and comedian. She is the co-showrunner and co-creator of Hacks, for which she has received Emmys, WGA Awards, and ...
Adam Carolla
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Adam Carolla, radio personality, comedian, actor and podcaster. You probably know him from his podcast/talk show The Adam Carolla Show as well as...
Fortune Feimster
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Fortune Feimster, an amazing comedian, actress, and writer. You may recognize her from her recent Netflix stand-up special, Crushing It, or her ...
Cesar Millan
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Cesar Millan, dog trainer, tv star, and best selling author. He's impacted the lives of dogs and dog owners all over the world through his televi...
Tweets and Emails Pt. 2
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another week of Craig responding to tweets and emails from you - the fans! EnJOY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tweets and Emails
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on JOY podcast the guest is you! Craig shares what's been on his mind recently and answers some questions from fans. EnJOY! See omnystudio.c...
Damian Kulash (OK Go)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Damian Kulash, lead singer and guitarist of the band OK go. The band is known for their elaborate and captivating music videos, often incorporati...
The Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet The Presidents of the United States of America, also known as PUSA, one of the well-loved rock bands that broke out of Seattle in the 1990's. Thi...
Heidi Gardner
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Heidi Gardner, a comedian and actress best known for her work on Saturday Night Live. After 9 years working at a hair salon in LA, Heidi decided ...
Kari Byron
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kari Byron, amazing television host, actor, and artist. You may know her from Mythbusters or White Rabbit Project, but I know her as my good frie...
Josh Robert Thompson
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet John Robert Thompson, an actor whose voice you've definitely heard before! Known for being my good friend Geoff Peterson on the Late Late Show, h...
David Eagleman
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet David Eagleman - neuroscientist, author, and more. He is best known for his work on sensory substitution, time perception, brain plasticity, syne...
Paul F. Tompkins
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Paul F. Tompkins, comedian, actor, and writer. Those who love comedy know him well - from the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang!, Bojack Horseman, Mr. Sh...
Lisa Loeb
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
First podcast of the new year. I hope you stay. I missed you. And what a coincidence my guest is the lovely Lisa Loeb, a singer-songwriter, musician, ...
Kathie Lee Gifford
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Originally published August 8th, 2023 On this week’s episode, Craig talks to his friend of many years - Kathie Lee Gifford - an American legend who ...
Gabriel Iglesias
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally released August 1st, 2023 The first episode of Craig Ferguson’s brand new podcast “JOY” brings you a conversation with one of the big...
Tony Hawk
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode originally published August 15, 2023 Tony Hawk is the #1 ambassador of skateboarding, a man who is, by definition, bigger than his sport. Now ...
Rachel Bloom
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rachel Bloom, a hilarious and talented actress, comedian, songwriter, singer, and producer. You may know her from co-creating and starring in "Cr...
Adam Savage
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Adam Savage, American special effects designer, actor, educator, television personality, and producer. You probably know him from the legendary ...
Melissa Rauch
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Melissa Rauch, an incredibly talented actress and one of my favorite guests on the old late night show. I’m delighted to welcome her to the old...
Richard Kind
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Richard Kind, an actor and comedian who you've definitely seen in all the movies and television shows. Even if you think you haven’t. You have....
KT Tunstall
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My friend KT Tunstall is a super talented genuine rock and roll star and possesses a wild, beautiful, brilliant soul. A fellow Scot, KT has released e...
Denise Mina
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Denise Mina, a very close friend of mine and an absolute genius Scottish crime writer and playwright. She has won numerous awards for her writing...
Constance Zimmer
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Constance Zimmer, the talented and remarkable actress that you may know from shows such as UnREAL, House of Cards, and Entourage. This week we di...
George Hahn
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet George Hahn: humorist, urbanist, satirist, soloist, bicyclist, mid-century modernist, and all around fascinating NYC figure! Check out his podcas...
Rufus Wainwright
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rufus Wainwright, praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great m...
DJ Qualls
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet DJ Qualls, actor known for his memorable roles in films like "Road Trip “ and "The New Guy,” as well as popular TV series including "Supernat...
Roxane Gay
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Roxane Gay, the prolific and critically acclaimed New York Times-bestselling author, editor, essayist, respected academic and celebrated cultura...
Thomas Lennon Returns
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The man, the legend, Thomas Lennon is back on the podcast, an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, director, novelist and Craig’s goo...
A.O. Scott
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet A.O. Scott, a critic at large for The New York Times Book Review. In the mid-90s, he abandoned academia for journalism, writing mostly about book...
Valarie Kaur
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Valarie Kaur, a Sikh activist, author, lawyer, spiritual leader, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. Her children's book WORLD OF WO...
David Cross
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian David Cross needs no introduction, Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and pro...
Natalie Cuomo
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Natalie Cuomo, born and raised in Queens, NY, Natalie was named one of New York Comedy Festival's "Comics To Watch" in 2023 and has been feature...
Robert J. Cerfolio, MD
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The amazing and charming Dr. Cerf is back! He is one of the world’s top thoracic surgeons and his peers have voted him one of America’s Best Doct...
Molly Kearney
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Molly Kearney, an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for her work on NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. Molly and Cra...
Robert Smigel
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Robert Smigel, a writer, producer, actor and director known best for his Saturday Night Live “TV Funhouse” cartoon shorts and as the creator...
Susie Essman
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Susie Essman who needs no introduction! She is best known for her role as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Susie talks to Craig about her...
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Reunion: Josh Robert Thompson & Joseph Bolter
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Reunion with Josh Robert Thompson who was Geoff Peterson the sassy robot and Joseph Bolter who was the Secreta...
Stephanie Boswell
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Stephanie Boswell, an internationally acclaimed pastry chef, creator of the Faberge Egg, a signature dessert that has received worldwide recogn...
Eric Mourlot
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Eric Mourlot. For onwards of 152 years, Fernand Mourlot (Eric’s grandfather) has been synonymous with the resurgence of lithography – a proce...
Scott Aukerman
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Scott Aukerman, the founder of podcast. He began his comedy career as a writer and performer on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David. In 2009, he...
Steve Guttenberg
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Guttenberg needs no introduction, an actor, author, businessman, producer, and director. His lead roles in films include Cocoon, Police Acade...
Kalea McNeill & Andrew Rivers
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the young comedian special with Kalea McNeill & Andrew Rivers, two great comics and rad people! Tune in for fun conversation about what the...
Kate Micucci
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Kate Micucci, an American actress, comedian, and musician who is half of the musical comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates. Kate talks about Hollywoo...
Dave Foley
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dave Foley, a Canadian-American actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer and writer. He is best known as a co-founder of the comedy group ...
Aisha Tyler
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Craig’s words "Aisha Tyler is so cool I’m always aghast that she agrees to hang out with me. Come share her elegance, poise and intelligence an...
Justin Willman
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"This week on Joy - Justin Willman - who for my money is the most entertaining practitioner of craft since Houdini - explains why magic makes you cy...
Ariel Tweto
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Craig’s friend Ariel Tweto, Ariel was a frequent guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, has a recurring voice role on the Fox anim...
Tom Straw
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Craig’s friend Tom Straw. Straw published his first mystery novel, The Trigger Episode, in 2007. Subsequently, writing as Richard Castle, he au...