Tig’s guest, actor, singer, and one-woman show pioneer, Sandra Bernhard, is still going strong with roles in FX’s “American Horror Story,” “POSE,” and her latest one-woman show, “Spring Affair.” Sandra shares the best acting advice she ever got from her mentor — the late, great comedian Paul Mooney. Tig and Sandra give advice to a student conflicted about becoming a performer, a bi-curious woman hesitant to flirt, and they discuss leg hair, pubic hair and how to handle friends who can’t stop talking about their pets.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view the complete product lineup).Generous listeners make Don't Ask Tig possible. Donate today to support the show: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Tig hosts Pete Holmes, the actor, writer, and comedian behind the HBO comedy “Crashing,” who has two HBO stand-up specials and hosts the “You Made It Weird” podcast. Pete talks about his frequent encounters with a ghost and his personal secret to happiness. Tig and Pete give advice to a man whose toxic boss wants to join his weekly game of Dungeons and Dragons, help a woman who thinks her hilarious but shy sister should do standup comedy and, amazingly, find themselves agreeing with an advice columnist from 1929.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view the complete product lineup).Donate to Don't Ask Tig today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

June Diane Raphael is an actress, comedian, screenwriter, and producer whose resume includes “Grace and Frankie,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and “New Girl.” June and Tig talk about everything from pickleball to politics to a wild Vegas weekend and why they should never be closer friends. They also advise a woman deciding if she should pursue a career, a young mother who feels out of touch with the adult world, and a nurse whose husband has lots of great entrepreneurial ideas but can’t seem to make one work.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view the complete product lineup).Don't Ask Tig is supported by listeners like you. Donate today: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Amanda Kloots is an actor, dancer, writer, fitness entrepreneur, and co-host of the CBS show “The Talk.” She and Tig have lots of laughs talking about how she came up with her children’s book idea, giving advice to a mom who wants to make exercise fun for her ten-year-old daughter, counseling a listener whose friend owes her money, and helping a fan name her walking cane. Amanda also explains how she stays so upbeat even while grieving her late husband, Nick Cordero, and offers strategies to help others facing adversity. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view the complete product lineup).Good, bad, or questionable…keep the advice going with a gift to Don’t Ask Tig: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Tig’s friend, comedian and award-winning filmmaker Joe Wilson talks about how he faces cancer with positivity and humor. Tig and Joe discuss inspirations for creativity, and Joe tells her how he got the viral idea to sell jars of  “celebrity air.”  Together they advise a man who needs help talking to attractive women, a listener who hates being named after a body part, and a woman who wants to know what kind of coffee to serve her boyfriend who's never tasted it before. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view the complete product lineup).Generous listeners make Don't Ask Tig possible. Donate today to support the show: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. 

Tig’s guest, actor James Marsden, is a hit in the new comedy “Jury Duty.” He also stars in Netflix’s “Dead To Me,” “30 Rock,” and “Sonic the Hedgehog.” James talks to Tig about growing up in Oklahoma, living in Texas, and their shared passion for country music. Together they advise a listener with a real-life question about jury duty, a mother who needs help handling her teenager’s tantrums, and a couple wondering how many partners of their polyamorous friends need to be invited to their wedding.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view complete product lineup).Donate to Don't Ask Tig today and we will show our appreciation with a special thank-you gift: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Standup comic, actor, and writer River Butcher is known for his TV roles in “Good Trouble,” “Adam Ruins Everything,” and appearances on talk shows like Ellen and Conan. On this episode, River talks about how he dealt with an audience member in a MAGA hat at one of his recent shows, and what he wishes people from both sides of the political spectrum understood about each other. Then, Tig and River give advice to a mother who admits reading her daughter’s private text messages and a listener asking how to make a dramatic exit from a Zoom meeting. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (visit indeed.com/TIG for a $75 sponsored job credit), Visit Las Vegas (visitlasvegas.com to learn more what to do and see in Las Vegas), and Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view complete product lineup).Don't Ask Tig is supported by listeners like you. Donate today: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Tony Hawk, the famous vertical skateboarder, talks about his most daring moves and encourages Tig to try a few. Tony and Tig compare their recent injuries, and discuss what surprised them both when they first became bosses. Tig and Tony counsel a mother whose children are very picky eaters, help young musicians name their punk band and advise a woman who accidentally sent penis-shaped gifts to her bosses. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Visit Las Vegas (visitlasvegas.com to learn more what to do and see in Las Vegas), Simple Green (visit simplegreen.com to view their complete product lineup), and Max (visit max.com to watch the new season of The Righteous Gemstones - subscription required).Good, bad, or questionable…keep the advice going with a gift to Don’t Ask Tig: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Award-winning journalist and former “CBS Evening News” anchor Katie Couric discusses with Tig if “The Morning Show” series is really based on Katie’s experiences on The Today Show with co-host Matt Lauer, and gives Tig some questions to ask co-star Jennifer Anniston when they're on the set of the Apple TV drama. Katie also talks about people she once admired but would never ask for advice now. Together they advise a listener on how to find her voice in her workplace and help a woman decide what tattoo she should get to mark a life-saving event.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Visit Las Vegas (visitlasvegas.com to learn more what to do and see in Las Vegas), and Max (visit max.com to watch the new season of The Righteous Gemstones - subscription required).Generous listeners make Don't Ask Tig possible. Donate today to support the show: https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/dontasktig-podcastNeed advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. 

Don’t Ask Tig is taking a brief pause this month, but will be back with all-new episodes on Wednesday, June 7. Meanwhile, here is an encore presentation of Tig's Webby award-winning conversation with therapist and relationship expert Esther Perel. Tig and Esther give advice to a woman bothered by all the hot dreams she keeps having about her boyfriend’s best friend, and a listener who no longer feels attracted to his girlfriend because her body has changed. This episode is sponsored by Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free) and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now).Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. This episode was originally broadcast on July 14, 2021