Legendary 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 (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 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 joins Andy Richter to discuss his path to Queer Eye, their shared Illinois heritage, sustainable haircare, TV stars vs. movie stars, and much more.

Legendary 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 (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 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 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 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 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.