Will Arnett

FromThe Three Questions with Andy Richter

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Will Arnett

FromThe Three Questions with Andy Richter

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82 minutes

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Sep 22, 2020

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Actor Will Arnett talks to Andy Richter about getting in trouble at boarding school, why awards shows are meaningless, and getting bullied into doing his podcast SmartLess with Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman.

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Sep 22, 2020

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Titles in the series (100)

Host Andy Richter asks the same three questions to each guest: Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned? These three simple questions, when answered honestly and thoughtfully, are enough to provide a pretty complete picture of who a person is. The answers are what Andy always wants to know about people. This will not be a one-sided process, as Andy won’t shy away from getting personal himself.

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Jim Gaffigan: Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan joins Andy Richter to talk about using comedy to survive being the youngest sibling, generational gaps and the importance of civics, his wife Jeannie’s inspiring recovery from a brain tumor, and more. Plus, Jim shares his thoughts on digging into a dramatic role with his his latest film American Dreamer. This episode is sponsored by NHTSA and Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/threequestions). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
82 min listen
Mayim Bialik: Actress, author, and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik joins Andy Richter to discuss growing up working on the TV series Blossom, raising a child while in grad school, and the anxiety of live theater. Plus, Mayim looks forward to designing her own neuroscience curriculum and more as she shares what’s next for her after The Big Bang Theory. This episode is sponsored by LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/threequestions), Drop (code: QUESTIONS), and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
48 min listen
Rachel Dratch: Recorded live at SF Sketchfest, actress/comedian Rachel Dratch joins Andy Richter to discuss coming up through Second City’s Touring Co, becoming a mom, and knowing what you want in life. Plus, Rachel shares the true story that inspired Wine Country and the origin of her classic SNL character Debbie Downer. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
86 min listen
Ron Funches: Comedian Ron Funches joins Andy Richter to talk about forming a complete picture of their parents as adults, raising a son with autism, dealing with “fatness barometers,” and throwing vision board parties. Later, Ron shares self-improvement tips he’s learned with his podcast ‘Gettin’ Better.’ This episode is sponsored by U-Turn Audio (www.uturnaudio.com code: RICHTER), Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), and Leesa (www.leesa.com code: THREEQUESTIONS). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
62 min listen
Amy Sedaris: Comedian, actress, and writer Amy Sedaris joins Andy Richter to discuss Girl Scout-level ambition, what she loved about performing with Second City, and her fondness for rabbits. Later, Amy shares some of her entrepreneurial passions. This episode is sponsored by Service on Celluloid podcast and U-Turn Audio (www.uturnaudio.com code: RICHTER) by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
55 min listen
Introducing The Three Questions with Andy Richter: Host Andy Richter asks the same three questions to each guest: Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned? These three simple questions, when answered honestly and thoughtfully, are enough to provide a pretty complete picture of who a person is. The answers are what Andy always wants to know about people. This will not be a one-sided process, as Andy won’t shy away from getting personal himself. Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the first episode July 8th. Also, please go to podsurvey.com/threequestions and take a quick, anonymous survey that will help us get to know you better. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
1 min listen
Ken Jennings: Author and Jeopardy legend Ken Jennings joins Andy Richter to talk about growing up in Seoul, how his Mormon upbringing has shaped his life, and the behind-the-scenes story of his famed Jeopardy run. Plus, Ken discusses how he’s made a career out of his game show success and the importance of creating one’s own niche. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), Dashlane, and HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/THREEQUESTIONS9 code: THREEQUESTIONS9). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
72 min listen
Anna Camp: Actress Anna Camp talks with Andy Richter about ‘consequence-free island,’ getting scouted by Mike Nichols for her first Broadway part, and turning the camera from an enemy into a friend. Plus, Anna shares stories from her latest projects The Lovebirds and Desperados. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
75 min listen
Janet Varney: Actress and comedian Janet Varney (The JV Club, The Legend of Korra) talks with Andy Richter about dealing with parental separation, her first jobs selling Australian goods and high-end miniatures, tricky toilets from abroad, being a showbiz pragmatist, and the work that’s gone into running nearly twenty years of SF Sketchfest. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
84 min listen
Joel Kim Booster: Comedian Joel Kim Booster sits down with Andy Richter to talk about controversial theater school productions, having his parents discover he was gay by reading his diary, and how he used live theater to launchpad into stand-up comedy. Plus, Joel shares the most helpful piece of advice he’s learned as well as the goalposts he’s building towards. This episode is sponsored by Service on Celluloid podcast, Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THREEQUESTIONS), and U-Turn Audio (www.uturnaudio.com code: RICHTER). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
70 min listen
Rhea Butcher: Comedian Rhea Butcher chats with Andy Richter about the Midwestern ethos, coming to grips with heritage, their years-long coming out story, and trying not to take ‘truth in comedy’ too literally. Plus, Rhea talks about learning how to give advice by asking for it. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
87 min listen
Natasha Lyonne: Actress Natasha Lyonne joins Andy Richter to discuss working with Marlon Brando on Scary Movie 2, the difference between east and west coast therapists, and being more fit than people give them credit for. Plus, Natasha talks about her experience overcoming showbiz “soul sickness” and what’s next after Russian Doll. This episode is sponsored by Drop (code: QUESTIONS), Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), and Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THREEQUESTIONS) by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
60 min listen
Seth Green: Actor, producer, and director Seth Green sits down with Andy Richter to discuss discovering a love for theatrics during summer camp, pulling public pranks, and acclimating to fame. Plus, Seth talks about Robot Chicken’s journey to the airwaves, how a trip to Thailand inspired his new movie Changeland, and the thrill of portraying his most convincingly bad persona. This episode is sponsored by Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THREEQUESTIONS), HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/threequestions80 code: THREEQUESTIONS80) and Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/andy). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
79 min listen
Dax Shepard: Actor Dax Shepard talks to Andy Richter about being raised by a single mother, feeling the need to win every interaction, casting what-ifs, and the pitfalls of having a public marriage. Plus, Dax breaks down why he considers himself bad at picking what’s best for him. This episode is sponsored by HelloFresh (HelloFresh.com/threequestions80 code: THREEQUESTIONS80), Betterhelp (betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), and Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet podcast. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
90 min listen
Josh Gondelman: Author and comedian Josh Gondelman chats with Andy Richter about giving the best apologies, laying the groundwork for a writing career, and the most important $40 he was ever given. Plus, Josh talks bridging the gap between stand-up and teaching, stone-sober breakfast dates, and his new book Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
71 min listen
Andrea Savage: Actress, comedian, and writer Andrea Savage (I’m Sorry) talks to Andy Richter about overachieving academically, using nervousness as a driving influence, terrifying prop babies, and her new podcast “Andrea Savage: A Grown-Up Woman #buttholes”. Plus, Andrea traces her path from deciding to pursue acting while studying abroad in Spain to joining The Groundlings to running her own show and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/andy code: ANDY) and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/THREEQUESTIONS code: THREEQUESTIONS). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
81 min listen
Marc Maron: Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron talks with Andy Richter about growing up Jewish in Albuquerque, hosting Short Attention Span Theater, and dealing with high-stakes podcast patent trolls. Plus, Marc reflects on what matters most to him right now. Check out Marc’s new special End Times Fun on Netflix here. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
58 min listen
Baron Vaughn: Comedian and actor Baron Vaughn talks to Andy Richter about his “scandalous” birth, finding his performative self in Las Vegas, trying not to pass down bad habits, and the timeline of his showbiz trajectory. Plus, Baron discusses finding permanence in fatherhood and creating the artistic space he wishes he’d had with his show “The New Negroes.” This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS) and The Hilarious World of Depression. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
79 min listen
Nicole Byer: Comedian and actress Nicole Byer chats with Andy Richter about knowing your therapist too well, special details to include in your will, and the little details that separate good and truly great actors. Later, Nicole talks about her future goals and shares some wisdom on self-love. You can listen to Nicole's podcast BEST FRIENDS at h.earwolf.com/bestfriends. This episode is sponsored by NHTSA, Betterhelp (betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), Bombas (www.bombas.com/THREEQUESTIONS), and Leesa (www.leesa.com code: THREEQUESTIONS). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
63 min listen
Scott Thompson: Actor and comedian Scott Thompson sits down with Andy Richter to talk about having heart to hearts with his dad about concrete, his biggest childhood literary influence, and learning to look forward to retirement. Plus, Scott discusses the writing goal he aspires to most as well as his new podcast PTSDiva. This episode is sponsored by VitaCup (www.vitacup.com code: THREEQUESTIONS) and Away (www.awaytravel.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
82 min listen
Abbi Jacobson: Actor, author and showrunner Abbi Jacobson joins Andy Richter for the series debut of The Three Questions with Andy Richter. They discuss Abbi’s upbringing in an artistic family outside of Philadelphia, the complicated process of discovering what’s best for you and the importance of finding your tribe. Later, Abbi shares what’s next for her (professionally and personally) post-Broad City. This episode is sponsored by Drop (code: QUESTIONS). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
66 min listen
Tom Papa: 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, and the therapeutic benefits of complaining about your family on stage. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
63 min listen
LeVar Burton: Actor, director and author LeVar Burton joins Andy Richter to talk about transplanting from West Germany to Sacramento, getting cast in Roots right out of college, and engaging kids with literature on Reading Rainbow. Plus, LeVar discusses his work on Star Trek: The Next Generation, his podcast LeVar Burton Reads, and the one piece of advice he’d offer his younger self. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS) and Bombas (www.bombas.com/threequestions). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
72 min listen
Michael McKean: Actor, comedian, and musician Michael McKean joins Andy Richter to talk about earliest childhood memories, performing radio sketches with comedy team The Credibility Gap, featuring on Laverne & Shirley and SNL, and finding ways to love his most repugnant characters. Plus, Michael shares what’s next with the upcoming projects he’s most excited for. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
94 min listen
Scott Aukerman: Comedian, director, and host of Comedy Bang Bang Scott Aukerman talks with Andy Richter about his first public access program, launching from Mr. Show to Comedy Bang Bang and the founding of his very own podcast network, and behind-the-scenes scoops from the biggest episodes of Between Two Ferns. Later, Scott discusses his experience directing Between Two Ferns: The Movie and shares what he’s learned about juggling work and family. This episode is sponsored by VitaCup (www.vitacup.com code: THREEQUESTIONS), Morning Brew, Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), Bombas (www.bombas.com/THREEQUESTIONS), and Dashlane (www.dashlane.com/andy). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
92 min listen
Sabrina Jalees: Comedian Sabrina Jalees talks with Andy Richter about coming out to her family, her most valued lessons in finance, reinventing herself in high school, and how having a baby has changed her worldview. Plus, Sabrina talks about her new TV show Carol’s Second Act plus what she’s learned about the importance of being open and honest about yourself. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
93 min listen
Mike Birbiglia: Comedian, writer, and director Mike Birbiglia talks with Andy Richter about great screenwriting teachers, facing his own mortality at an early age, and transitioning into the world of one-man performance on and off-Broadway. Plus, Mike discusses how becoming a parent informed his latest show Mike Birbiglia: The New One. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
100 min listen
Michaela Watkins: Actress and comedian Michaela Watkins talks with Andy Richter about a hereditary love of math, her first stage role as a British maid, how to stay invested in the material, bidding farewell to Portland for a career in LA, and the boom of female-led projects in Hollywood. Plus, Michaela discusses what she’s learned about the fine line of nuance in comedy. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS) by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
94 min listen
Loren Bouchard: Animator, writer, and director Loren Bouchard (Dr. Katz, Bob’s Burgers) talks with Andy Richter about growing up in a family of blue collar artists, why bartending is perfect preparation for working in production, coming alive through gratitude, and the horror element that got cut while developing Bob’s Burgers. Plus, Loren shares why he’d like to find success by stepping away from the workshop. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/threequestions) and The Hilarious World of Depression podcast. by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
63 min listen
Matt Besser: Comedian and UCB co-founder Matt Besser talks with Andy Richter about wild improv parties from their early days in Chicago, foraying into stand-up via a college contest, humiliation as a driving force, and overcoming the inertia of being unknown. Plus, Matt discusses the steady escalation of the Upright Citizens Brigade, his new special Pot Humor, and the big picture lessons in comedy he’s learned over the years. Check out Matt Besser’s new comedy album Pot Humor here. This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/threequestions code: THREEQUESTIONS), Mack Weldon (www.mackweldon.com code: THREEQUESTIONS), and Linkedin (www.linkedin.com/threequestions). by The Three Questions with Andy Richter
89 min listen

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