The Three Questions with Andy Richter
Episodes
Laci Mosley
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laci Mosley (iCarly, Scam Goddess) joins Andy Richter to talk about being from a theatrical family, scamming, finding likeminded people to collaborate...
Jessi Klein
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and comedian Jessi Klein joins Andy Richter to talk about being a working mother, being from New York, having fun writing comedy, and more. Hos...
Andy has a thirst-quenching recommendation
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Done with the celeb drama? Then check out The Juice with Solomon Georgio, the latest podcast from Team Coco! Join Solomon each week as he sources only...
Tig Notaro
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and Actor Tig Notaro joins Andy Richter to talk about getting back out on the road doing stand-up, the good things about Mississippi, leaving...
Judd Apatow
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director Judd Apatow joins Andy Richter to talk about shooting The Bubble during in the pandemic, getting interested in comedy at a young age, making ...
Steve-O
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve-O (Jackass) joins Andy Richter to talk about doing Jackass stunts in his 40s, finding stand-up comedy and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Paul F. Tompkins (Re-Release)
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Re-released from October 2020) Comedian Paul F. Tompkins talks with Andy Richter about growing up under the shadow of a contentious marriage, the gra...
Will Arnett (Re-Release)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Re-Released from September 2020) Actor Will Arnett talks to Andy Richter about getting in trouble at boarding school, why awards shows are meaningles...
Valerie Bertinelli
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie Bertinelli joins Andy Richter to talk about starting out on One Day At A Time, marrying Eddie Van Halen, working with Betty White on Hot in Cl...
John Bradley
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Bradley (Game of Thrones, Moonfall) joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up as an anxious kid in Manchester, how his first audition was Game ...
Bobby Moynihan
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Moynihan joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up wanting to work with the Muppets, reading cue cards on Saturday Night Live and more! Hosted...
Kristen Bell
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kristen Bell joins Andy Richter to talk about being open and honest about her personal life, hustling to achieve her goals, keeping a growth mindset, ...
Bridget Everett
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere) joins Andy Richter to talk about creating a show based on her life, performing cabaret, being from a small town a...
Tim Baltz
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Baltz (The Righteous Gemstones) joins Andy Richter to talk about discovering improv young, the Chicago comedic sensibility, and having a good att...
Ben Schwartz
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog) joins Andy Richter to talk about getting started in comedy, freelance joke writing for Letterman and Weekend Update,...
Best of 2021
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Richter shares some of his favorite moments of 2021 featuring Chelsea Peretti, Bowen Yang, Aisha Tyler, Jason Mantzoukas, Nikki Glaser and Tim Me...
Kate Flannery
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Flannery (The Office) joins Andy Richter to talk about meeting in an improv class, being a character actor, playing Meredith on The Office, and m...
Adam Rippon
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
American former figure skater Adam Rippon joins Andy Richter to talk about helping raise younger siblings, training for the Olympics, being an openly ...
Jackie Kashian
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jackie Kashian joins Andy Richter to talk about being Armenian, growing up in Wisconsin, her family dynamics, and more. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Moses Storm
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Moses Storm joins Andy Richter to discuss his name, being raised in a religious cult, finding stand up comedy and preparing for his new speci...
Sam Morril
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Sam Morril talks with Andy Richter about complaining about people, enjoying the solitude of the road, being mentored by established comics,...
John Ross Bowie
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor John Ross Bowie joins Andy Richter to talk about being a household face, growing up in Manhattan, going from teaching to acting and more. Hosted...
Tawny Newsome
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and musician Tawny Newsome joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up in Northern California, performing in Chicago, doing music and comedy, an...
Christina Tosi
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chef and author Christina Tosi joins Andy Richter to talk about birthday cake, working in restaurants, being a good leader, and her new picture book “...
Nick Kroll
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Writer and Comedian Nick Kroll joins Andy Richter to talk about birth order, his journey through comedy, doing roasts, and more. Hosted by Simp...
Bill Hader
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Hader joins Andy Richter to talk about going from behind the camera to in front of it, thinking everyone is mad, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, ...
Neal Brennan
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up Comedian Neal Brennan joins Andy Richter to talk about working with your close friend, defining your career, experimental meditation and more...
Chris Pratt on Parks and Recollection
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Three Questions listeners, today we’re giving you a taste of a very special episode of Parks and Recollection featuring Chris Pratt! On this epi...
Amber Ruffin
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, comedian and TV show host Amber Ruffin joins Andy Richter to talk about getting started at Boom Chicago, auditioning for SNL, making the news ...
Taylor Tomlinson
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Standup comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Andy Richter to talk about starting comedy from a religious background, quarantining with a long distance par...
Dave Holmes
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and TV personality Dave Holmes joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up in the midwest, coming out, finding your way in the industry, and mo...
John Flansburgh
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Flansburgh (They Might Be Giants) joins Andy Richter to talk about the notion of "selling out", the magic of Dial-A-Song, They Might Be Giants'...
Laurie Kilmartin
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and Comedian Laurie Kilmartin joins Andy Richter to talk about getting started in standup, writing for Conan, the loss of her parents, and more...
Steve Agee
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and Comedian Steve Agee joins Andy Richter to talk about being sent to military school, finding his way into comedy, making stuff with his frien...
Caleb Hearon
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer, actor and comedian Caleb Hearon joins Andy Richter to talk about the Chicago comedy scene, moving to LA in a pandemic, internet comments and m...
Aisha Tyler
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Comedian and Director Aisha Tyler joins Andy to talk about wearing many hats in showbiz, getting through divorce, her alcoholic beverage brand ...
Yvette Nicole Brown
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emmy Nominated Yvette Nicole Brown joins Andy Richter to discuss humble beginnings, sacrifices parents make, leading with kindness and more. Hosted by...
Gillian Jacobs
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, Producer and Director Gillian Jacobs joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up as an only child, Juilliard, learning on the job, and more. Hos...
Mike Schur
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and Producer Mike Schur joins Andy to talk about writing on Saturday Night Live, Harvard, not overstaying your welcome in showbiz, and more. Ho...
George Wallace
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy Legend George Wallace joins Andy to talk about Atlanta, growing up in a big family, working in advertising, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an ...
David Duchovny
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-Hyphenate David Duchovny joins Andy Richter to talk about academia, writing his book Truly Like Lightning, growing up in New York, and more. Hos...
Chris Parnell
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Chris Parnell joins Andy to discuss growing up Southern Baptist, his journey from the Groundlings to Saturday Night Live, and more....
Chris Hayes
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
News Anchor and Author Chris Hayes joins Andy to discuss growing up in a diverse neighborhood, wanting to be an actor and director before becoming a r...
Hannah Einbinder
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and Comedian Hannah Einbinder (Hacks on HBO Max) joins Andy to discuss growing up in LA, wanting to be a journalist before getting into comedy, ...
100th Episode Best-Of Special
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy revisits some of his favorite moments on the podcast to celebrate the 100th episode. This week's episode features Maria Bamford, Will Arnett, Deo...
Tim Meadows
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Tim Meadows joins Andy to discuss their shared Chicago roots, the challenges of being a divorced dad, and how Talking Heads inspire...
Lauren Hough
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author Lauren Hough calls her Twitter pal Andy to talk about her new book, "Leaving Isn't The Hardest Thing." They also discuss her experiences growin...
Jimmy Kimmel
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel joins Andy to discuss his childhood in Las Vegas, how he made the jump from radio to TV, and why his family is ...
Liz Phair
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Liz Phair joins Andy to talk about her new album "Soberish." She also reflects on her life straddling two states, her background as ...
Judy Greer
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Judy Greer catches up with her friend Andy. Judy shares the perks of playing the sidekick, how she stumbled into an intense acting conservator...
JB Smoove
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian JB Smoove joins Andy to drop some jewels of wisdom. The two discuss how JB got the standup bug, his affinity for giving advice, and...
Sasheer Zamata
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and comedian Sasheer Zamata joins Andy to discuss her origins in Okinawa and Indiana, why stage fright never fazed her, and possibly the world...
Richard Kind
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Richard Kind joins Andy to reflect on his impressive career on stage and screen. Richard shares how he's grown as an actor and why he never turn...
Let JB Smoove Fix Your Life
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy drops in to tell you about Team Coco’s newest podcast! It’s called May I Elaborate: Daily Wisdom from JB Smoove. Every morning, Monday throug...
Tom Papa
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and author Tom Papa catches up with his neighbor Andy. The two chat about Papa’s very first bit, how to manage fear through comedic zen, an...
Cecily Strong
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and comedian Cecily Strong joins Andy to discuss being an art school cool kid, her horoscope (Aquarius, Leo rising), and why it's okay to cry ...
Patricia Lockwood
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Poet and author Patricia Lockwood calls Andy to share stories from her childhood on the road and in rectories, how she got COVID-19 at Harvard, and wh...
Eric Andre
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Eric Andre talks with Andy about his early comedy career “toiling in obscurity,” subverting the talk show format, and his post-...
Jason Mantzoukas
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Jason Mantzoukas joins Andy from his extremely organized closet. Jason shares why the pandemic has been his “second childhood,”...
Roy Wood Jr.
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Roy Wood Jr. talks with Andy about growing up in the South as a latchkey kid, the unique challenge of raising children who are just...
Nikki Glaser
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Nikki Glaser calls Andy from the COVID-free Cayman Islands. They chat about her obsession (and fear) around sex, her experience filming a rea...
Chelsea Peretti
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actress Chelsea Peretti joins Andy to relive middle school trauma and reminisce about the pre-quarantine comedy scene. Plus, Chelsea’s ...
Bowen Yang
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, writer and actor Bowen Yang joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up with smarty-pants parents, the high school of SNL, and why your goals s...
Zach Galifianakis
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Patti Harrison
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actress Patti Harrison shares her experiences growing up in chipotle-mayonnaise Ohio, navigating the comedy world as a trans woman, and h...
Jason Isbell
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell tells Andy about growing up liberal in Alabama, how addiction led to “getting divorced on a bus ...
Natalie Palamides
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and former Conan intern Natalie Palamides joins Andy from her childhood neighbor’s closet. Natalie and Andy talk about how she got into dev...
John Lurie
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Musician, artist and director John Lurie joins Andy for a conversation covering Lurie's early music career, why he doesn’t consider himself an actor...
Paul Scheer
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Paul Scheer (HDTGM, The League, Black Monday) joins Andy to share about how his grandmother got gifted a house in the Hamptons, his journey f...
Jon Gabrus
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Jon Gabrus chops it up with Andy about his Long Island origin story, trying to carve a career out of improv, and the joys of being alone in a...
Jamie Loftus
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TV writer, stand-up and podcaster Jamie Loftus talks with Andy about her teenage years wearing a back brace, the perils of butt-chugging too much milk...
Mike Sweeney
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Mike Sweeney talks with Andy Richter about surviving a traumatic upbringing, his career trajectory from trial lawyer to head writer for Conan, ...
Wyatt Cenac
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Wyatt Cenac talks with Andy Richter about reconnecting with his family in Grenada, interning for Late Night during his college yea...
Shannon Woodward
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Shannon Woodward talks with Andy Richter about getting started as a child actor, stories from filming Westworld, and her answers to the Inside...
Jenny Slate
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actress and comedian Jenny Slate talks with Andy Richter about cohabitating during the pandemic, learning to manage anxiety with the help of psychedel...
Phoebe Bridgers
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Musician Phoebe Bridgers talks with Andy Richter about facing careless criticism, what she likes about the way in which her writing has evolved, and d...
Mary Holland
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actress Mary Holland talks with Andy Richter about studying Meisner technique at Interlochen, the importance of not clinging to results, ...
Ira Madison III
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Ira Madison III talks with Andy Richter about growing up a comic book fan in Milwaukee, his early gigs writing for magazines, and turning a Twi...
Retta
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actress Retta talks with Andy Richter about switching careers from chemistry to stand-up, cementing herself as a series regular on Parks ...
Chris Fleming
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Chris Fleming talks with Andy Richter playing off his androgyny, being featured in his high school’s film festival, putting in the work for...
Join the Con-gregation!
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know who loves scams? Andy Richter. You know who else loves scams? Laci Mosley—the host of Scam Goddess, the newest podcast to join Team Coco! S...
Cole Escola
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actor Cole Escola talks with Andy Richter about coming out at 17, working on sketch shows with Jeffery Self and breaking out solo, and bu...
Paul F. Tompkins
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins talks with Andy Richter about growing up under the shadow of a contentious marriage, the gradual evolution to performing per...
Yassir Lester
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and writer Yassir Lester talks with Andy Richter about sneaking into open mics, working on Robot Chicken and beyond, and provoking social com...
Busy Philipps
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Busy Philipps joins Andy Richter to talk about sharing the difficult parts of her memoir with her family, abortion advocacy, and leaning into the pivo...
Rory Scovel
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Rory Scovel talks with Andy Richter about honing his specific stand-up style, releasing his show Robbie in the midst of the pandemic, and the...
Will Arnett
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Will Arnett talks to Andy Richter about getting in trouble at boarding school, why awards shows are meaningless, and getting bullied into doing ...
Melissa Villaseñor
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Melissa Villaseñor talks to Andy Richter about discovering her gift for impressions, working on Day of our Lives, and coming up from America...
Rob Delaney
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Rob Delaney talks with Andy Richter about growing up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, recovering from alcohol addiction, shaping the comedy land...
A Fatherly Recommendation From Andy
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a big CONAN fan, you might know the very funny comedian Rory Scovel from his appearances on the show over the years. Now get to know the f...
Sam Richardson
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Sam Richardson talks with Andy Richter about splitting time between Detroit and Ghana growing up, the power of live improv, pitching Detroiters ...
Nick Offerman
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Nick Offerman talks with Andy Richter about learning practical skills from his farming family, why acting is just like a martial art, and tips o...
Beth Stelling
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Beth Stelling talks with Andy Richter about being raised by a single mother in southwestern Ohio, connecting with a crowd on a personal level...
Lauren Lapkus
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian and actress Lauren Lapkus talks with Andy Richter about her oddest odd job, how UCB helped to launch her career, working with David Spade on ...
Demi Adejuyigbe
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writer and comedian Demi Adejuyigbe talks with Andy Richter about pointless film criticism, breaking onto the scene with Vine, and writing for The Goo...
Al Roker
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Weather forecaster and TV personality Al Roker talks with Andy Richter about his new book You Look So Much Better in Person, breaking world records wi...
Atsuko Okatsuka
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka talks with Andy Richter about how her parents met on a game show, learning about her undocumented status as a kid, and buildi...
W. Kamau Bell
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stand-up comic W. Kamau Bell talks with Andy Richter about gaining new perspective on his past material, bringing humor to the racial dialogue with Un...
Ike Barinholtz
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Actor, writer, and producer Ike Barinholtz talks with Andy Richter about traveling to Amsterdam to perform with Boom Chicago, the stress of putting co...
Max Brooks
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Max Brooks talks with Andy Richter about exploring social collapse (through zombies), finding himself outside the shadow of his father Mel Broo...