Melissa McCarthy, a beloved actress known for her hilarious roles, joins her husband Ben Falcone, who’s a talented director and comedian. They share laugh-out-loud stories about their experiences in filmmaking, especially their work on 'Bridesmaids' and insights from their creative projects. The duo explores the unique challenges of collaborating as a married couple, while reminiscing about their time on set and the joy of improvisation. Their playful banter highlights the fun in creativity, relationships, and the unpredictable nature of comedy.

Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone (Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire) are actors, comedians, and writers. Melissa and Ben join the Armchair Expert to discuss why they showed up in medieval costumes, having sleepovers with Glenn Close, and tickle parties. Melissa, Ben, and Dax talk about their clandestine relationship early on, how they deal with comedy comparison, and getting fired from CPK. Melissa and Ben explain the benefits of working with your spouse, how much they love flipping houses, and how they’ve maintained their appetites to keep creating.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.