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Sleeping with Celebrities
Sleeping with Celebrities
John Moe

Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious... more

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Episodes

Comedian, Podcaster, and Low-Stakes Poker Player Andrew Ti Bets You’ll Fall Asleep

Andrew Ti is a big fan of poker and says the whole thing about everyone having a “tell” is a... more

13 Nov 2024 · 50 minutes
Matt Braunger Loves Taylor Swift’s Middle-Age Man Albums. Hear That, SEO?

We hope the search engines, constantly hunting for yet more Taylor Swift content to satisfy users, appreciate our optimization just... more

06 Nov 2024 · 42 minutes
Lachy Gillespie of The Wiggles Loves Tennis and Putting You to Sleep

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to experience the Australian musical comedy group The Wiggles (perhaps you are in preschool... more

30 Oct 2024 · 42 minutes
Dan McCoy Is Not Miserly In His Love For Uncle Scrooge McDuck

If you love movies, especially if you love movies that tried their hardest but were comically unsuccessful, you may already... more

23 Oct 2024 · 39 minutes
Lennon Parham Guides You Through Her CD Binders

If you are unfamiliar with the concept of CD binders, then you are either too young to have ever used... more

16 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
Strong But Gentle Salad Opinions with Kyle Bornheimer

You might have seen veteran comedic actor Kyle Bornheimer as Teddy, the ex-boyfriend who loves pilsners on Brooklyn Nine-Nine. In... more

09 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
Mara Wilson Goes to Boarding School

You remember Mara Wilson as a young girl starring in films such as Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Miracle on 34th... more

02 Oct 2024 · 46 minutes
Griffin Newman and His Muppet Action Figure Collection. Yes, Really.

You may know Griffin Newman from his roles as Arthur on The Tick, Orko on Masters of the Universe Revelations, Watto on The... more

25 Sep 2024 · 47 minutes
Jessica St. Clair Offers You Bedtime Francophilia

You might know actor Jessica St. Clair from the television comedies Review and Space Force, her new audiobook, The Art of Small Talk (co-written... more

18 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
Fall Asleep with the Gang from the Magic Tavern

Matt Young, Adal Rifai, and Arnie Niekamp are well-known to fans of their podcast Hello from the Magic Tavernas Usidore the... more

11 Sep 2024 · 49 minutes
Alison Rosen's Fowl Life

Of course you know Allison Rosen because she’s your best friend. How could you not know the host of the... more

04 Sep 2024 · 46 minutes
Rhett Miller: Please Don’t Call Disc Golf ‘Frolf’

Music fans know Rhett Miller as the lead singer of Old 97’s, a beloved band that has released 13 studio... more

28 Aug 2024 · 45 minutes
Comedian Todd Barry Reveals the Not-At-All-Shocking Truth About Airline Miles

Here’s the truth, if you’re ready for it: airline miles programs are a convenient way to earn upgrades and passage... more

21 Aug 2024 · 40 minutes
John Hodgman Attempts To Memorize All of Maine’s Coastal Islands

Is this a feat that the beloved author, actor, and host of Maximum Fun’s Judge John Hodgman can actually pull... more

14 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Josh Gondelman Gets Bizzy

In that he, Josh, the notable comedian and all-around nice guy, GETS his dog, Bizzy. Josh understands Bizzy. Which is... more

07 Aug 2024 · 50 minutes
How Things Used To Be vs. How They Are Now with Laura Merli and Sarah Hester Ross

Laura Merli is an acclaimed comedian and TikTok celebrity. Sarah Hester Ross is a comedic musician who has appeared on... more

31 Jul 2024 · 50 minutes
Michelle Biloon, Kevin Avery, and the Applications (Apps, the young people call them) on their Telephones

Twice the number of guests means twice the opportunity to fall twice as asleep in half the time. Or something.... more

24 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Helen Hong and Chicken Husbandry in South Central Los Angeles

You might know the very funny Helen Hong from TV’s Silicon Valley, the film Inside Llewyn Davis, NPR’s Wait Wait... more

17 Jul 2024 · 43 minutes
Jill Moe, Crop Art Royalty at the Minnesota State Fair

This week, we travel all the way inside the Moe household as host John interviews his wife Jill. She is... more

10 Jul 2024 · 55 minutes
David Plotz’s Tour of D.C.’s Civil War Forts and Fortifications

Look, we’ll admit right now that this week’s episode is interesting. We’ll stipulate that. David Plotz, CEO of CityCast.fm and longtime contributor... more

03 Jul 2024 · 54 minutes
Brian Stack (Conan, Colbert) on Mild Encounters with Pleasant Celebrities

If you’ve watched Conan O’Brien’s shows or Late Night with Stephen Colbert, you’ve probably seen Brian Stack playing a wide... more

26 Jun 2024 · 45 minutes
Chris Fairbanks on the Intricacies of Skateboarding on an Artificial Hip at Costco

What do standup comedy, golf, and skateboarding have in common beside high degrees of difficulty and opportunities to humiliate yourself... more

19 Jun 2024 · 52 minutes
Jenny Lawson’s Enormous Army of Dolls

Humorist Jenny Lawson collects many things, including: devoted readers of her numerous essay anthologies, acclaim for her brilliant and hilarious... more

12 Jun 2024 · 49 minutes
Comedian Rachel Feinstein Has Tons of Firefighters In Her House But Don’t Worry She’s Okay

You may have seen Rachel Feinstein perform her comedy on late night shows, on YouTube, and on Netflix for her... more

05 Jun 2024 · 50 minutes
Nate Corddry Explains the Intricacies of Tabletop Baseball Until You Pass Out

You may know the very funny and talented actor Nate Corddry from one million television programs and movies he's appeared... more

29 May 2024 · 58 minutes
Comedian Emily Fleming Has Tips For Cleaning Toys

Yes, toys are delightful and fun and even exciting. But for our purposes, that might all get a little TOO... more

22 May 2024 · 47 minutes
Comedian Richard Sarvate Understands How Email Actually Works

The path from Silicon Valley computer programmer to rising star in standup comedy is not one that’s well traveled. Nor... more

15 May 2024 · 48 minutes
Bill Corbett on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and Also On ZZ Top

New York's Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is 13,700 feet long. Comedian, Rifftrax star, and MST3K alum Bill Corbett is at most six... more

08 May 2024 · 43 minutes
Julia Duffy, from Newhart and Palm Royale, Has Just Read This Great Book

When Julia Duffy is not filming something to entertain and delight you, chances are she’s reading a book. It’s generally... more

01 May 2024 · 49 minutes
Lindy West Slows Down By Watching Others Play Video Games Fast

Yes, that headline can be confusing. Read it slowly. We’ll wait. Lindy West is an acclaimed author, podcaster, and all-around... more

24 Apr 2024 · 44 minutes
Comedian Ray Ellin Imagines Being in a Little House, Possibly One on the Prairie

Ray Ellin, according to Wikipedia, is a comedian, talk show host, producer, writer, and director. According to Sleeping with Celebrities,... more

17 Apr 2024 · 46 minutes
Marsha Warfield from Night Court, Who Believes in She-sus

Honestly, we haven't had that many people on our show who have started entirely new religions. Most of the time,... more

10 Apr 2024 · 43 minutes
Rob Haze Has Many More Sneakers Than You Do

The hilarious Rob Haze, a rapidly rising star in stand-up comedy, has loads of sneakers. Really a disproportionate amount of... more

03 Apr 2024 · 50 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 10: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Dickey Simpkins the Wallaby Starts a Podcast

Dickey Simpkins loves breakfast. So much so that this Australian wallaby started a blog about breakfast, which led to a... more

29 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
BONUS CONTENT PREVIEW: Let's Talk About the Weather

A special sneak preview of this year's MaxFunDrive bonus content, "Let's Talk About the Weather"! Join at the $5 level... more

28 Mar 2024 · 2 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 9: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: A Muskrat Takes a Long Disco Nap

Arden Neely was a muskrat who worked as the assistant manager at a coffee shop. They had to start work... more

28 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
John Darnielle Spills the Tea About Tea

He's best known as the leader of the popular and influential band the Mountain Goats and as a best-selling author,... more

27 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 8: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Anson the Dragon's High School Reunion

Anson is a bit nervous for his high school reunion, which is happening at a Marriott hotel on Space Planet.... more

27 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 7: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Inventing a Board Game with Hiram and Gretel

In this very special episode, our host John Moe tells the story of the now-ubiquitous board game Rooms & Complications... more

26 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 6: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Going with Jill to get Tacos

In this very special episode, our host John Moe meets up with his friend Jill - not his wife, Jill,... more

25 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 5: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Leonard the Sea Turtle Dreams of a Career Change

Here is a bedtime story about Leonard, who is a sea turtle living a pretty okay life. He has two... more

22 Mar 2024 · 16 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 4: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Norman is a Pangolin Who Dances the Cha-Cha

Here is a bedtime story about Norman, who is a pangolin, but a very specific pangolin. Norman is a pangolin... more

21 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
Alan Tudyk? More Like Alan Yardsticks. (He Collects Yardsticks.)

You might know Alan Tudyk as the star of the SyFy series Resident Alien or the groundbreaking series Firefly. You... more

20 Mar 2024 · 53 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 3: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Nadine the Hard-Working Duck on a Farm

Here is a bedtime story about Nadine, a duck who works with a lot of other ducks to operate a... more

20 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE 2: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: Clomp, the Littlest Giant

We would like you to support Sleeping with Celebrities during the Max Fun Drive. To make this prospect more appealing... more

19 Mar 2024 · 24 minutes
BONUS MINI-SODE: Unscripted Bedtime Stories: The Owl of Nebraska

It’s the annual Max Fun Drive and your chance to support Sleeping with Celebrities. To celebrate, host John Moe presents... more

18 Mar 2024 · 21 minutes
Go Fact Yourself #MaxFunDrive Kick-off Spectacular featuring Jackie Kashian, Jeremy Bent, John Moe, and Dan McCoy

This special network wide event is a celebration of The MaxFunDrive! If you’d like to support podcasts you love for... more

18 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin, and Their Non-Secretly Non-Fascinating Pets

Secretly Incredibly Fascinating, a fellow podcast here on the Maximum Fun network, is about just what the title promises, mundane... more

13 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
Steve Almond: The Dad Compactor

If you happen to be one of Steve Almond’s children, you already know about the Dad Compactor. Because Steve isn’t... more

06 Mar 2024 · 54 minutes
Oscar Montoya Says Rice is the Offensive Lineman of Grains

You might have seen Oscar Montoya as one of the stars of the acclaimed TV series Minx or heard him... more

28 Feb 2024 · 46 minutes
Stefanie Wilder-Taylor and Cecily Knobler Are a Barenaked Ladies Fan Club

Technically, Stefanie Wilder-Taylor and Cecily Knobler are not and have never been part of the lineup of the band Barenaked... more

21 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
Dessa: Queen of Beats... and Buttercream Flowers

Dessa is many things but mostly she’s a cake decorator. For our purposes for this episode, at least. Oh sure,... more

14 Feb 2024 · 37 minutes
John-Luke Roberts Is a Pigeon Activist

John-Luke Roberts is a comedian, actor, and podcast maker and he's from England so you know his voice is going... more

07 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
Laurie Kilmartin is an Accidental Anime Fangirl

Laurie Kilmartin is a veteran comic, a best-selling author, and an Emmy-nominated writer for Conan. She is also a newly... more

31 Jan 2024 · 41 minutes
Sandeep Parikh: Wartime HOA President

Sandeep Parikh is well known to anyone who followed the web series The Guild, where he played Zaboo. Sandeep is... more

24 Jan 2024 · 47 minutes
Jason Pargin is a Rabbit Person

Jason Pargin has taken care of writing seven novels, including John Dies at the End and the new Zoey Is... more

17 Jan 2024 · 48 minutes
John Moe Meets Salem Sue: An ND Road Trip

In this very special episode of Sleeping with Celebrities, the celebrity is the host. John Moe is the host of... more

10 Jan 2024 · 41 minutes
Rob Harvilla’s Open Mic Setlist Circa Late 90s

Rob Harvilla is the host of the hit podcast 60 Songs That Explain the 90s and author of a book... more

03 Jan 2024 · 52 minutes
Linda Holmes and the Malcontents of Melrose Place

Linda Holmes is a best-selling author and one of the hosts of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. But you know... more

27 Dec 2023 · 58 minutes
Neil Gaiman Will Not Name His Sourdough Starter

Neil Gaiman is perhaps least-known for his interest in SCOBY-s (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), but that will no... more

20 Dec 2023 · 58 minutes
A Clockwise Tour of Wales with Ben Partridge

Benjamin Partridge is the host of Beef and Dairy Network podcast, which is a very funny comedy program described as... more

13 Dec 2023 · 51 minutes
An Abbreviated History of the Holy Roman Empire with Guy Branum

The Holy Roman Empire is a huge topic, spanning at least one continent and nearly a thousand years. Fortunately, we’re... more

06 Dec 2023 · 44 minutes
The Tragicomic Theater Career of Gianmarco Soresi

Do you remember all the plays you were a part of in school? Chances are Gianmarco Soresi remembers more plays... more

29 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Stephen Tobolowsky and the Most Boring Man in the World

Any biography of Stephen Tobolowsky must mention, and possibly right at the beginning, his performance as Ned Ryerson, the annoying... more

22 Nov 2023 · 52 minutes
Ranking Presidential Pets with Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold

Maybe the old method of counting sheep works for you as a sleep aid. But maybe you need your animals... more

15 Nov 2023 · 44 minutes
Exploring Paris with Polyglot Negin Farsad

You know what might make you all tuckered out and ready for sleep? A walking tour of Paris. And who... more

08 Nov 2023 · 46 minutes
Aparna Nancherla Is the Indie Coffee Shop of Comedy

Ordinarily, you wouldn’t want to visit a whole bunch of hipster coffee shops across the U.S. before bedtime. It would... more

01 Nov 2023 · 45 minutes
Phoebe Judge: Hardcore Clammer

You might know Phoebe Judge as the host of the podcast Criminal, now celebrating its tenth year. Depending on where... more

25 Oct 2023 · 47 minutes
Felicia Day Has a Lazy Flap

If you have access to what’s called the internet, you probably have experienced the work of Felicia Day. She is... more

18 Oct 2023 · 55 minutes
Five Dates & Five Concerts with Cameron Esposito

Cameron Esposito is a very popular and very funny comedian and the host of the Queery podcast right here on... more

11 Oct 2023 · 52 minutes
Steven Page & All His 1983 Bar Mitzvah Gifts

You may know Steven Page from his solo musical work or his tenure as one of the founders and leaders... more

04 Oct 2023 · 56 minutes
Julie Goldman and Brandy Howard Fight Against Toxic Load

Julie and Brandy are best friends, comedy partners, and co-hosts of the podcast Dumb Gay Politics, which, according to Wikipedia,... more

27 Sep 2023 · 49 minutes
Zak Orth Rolls His T-shirts

You might recall Zak Orth as “J.J.” from the very funny film Wet Hot American Summer or perhaps you might... more

20 Sep 2023 · 47 minutes
Frank Conniff Found Redemption at Arby’s after White Castle Rejection

You may know the very funny Frank Conniff from his run as “TV’s Frank” on the legendary comedy program Mystery... more

13 Sep 2023 · 49 minutes
Kristin Hersh Woke Up in a Field and Didn’t Know Where Her Bandmates Were

The life of a touring rock n’ roll musician can be very exciting. Fortunately, we leave the exciting parts out... more

06 Sep 2023 · 50 minutes
Jo Firestone Has Ten Favorite Candies

We wouldn’t advise you to have candy before bedtime. That’s certainly not going to be helpful for your sleep efforts.... more

30 Aug 2023 · 54 minutes
Emily Heller Doesn’t Have a Lawn Anymore

On the HBO show Barry, for which comedian Emily Heller is a writer, there is a great deal of suspense,... more

23 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
Dave Hill’s Favorite Jerseys Are Sweaters

Dave Hill is many things. He’s a musician, an actor, a podcast host, and an author. So four things. But... more

16 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
Andrew Child Writes Where the Deer & Antelope Play

Jack Reacher, lead character in the Reacher series, is tall, imposing, and a noticeable presence in every town he rolls... more

09 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
Don’t Underestimate Crows w/ Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby

Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby are obsessed with crows, and not simply because they both host the horror podcast Ruined.... more

02 Aug 2023 · 52 minutes
John Ross Bowie Makes Three Baguettes

John Ross Bowie, who pronounces his last name like Maui and not like David Bowie, is perhaps best known for... more

26 Jul 2023 · 57 minutes
Michael Ian Black on Cunning Two-Letter Scrabble Plays

The actor, writer, comedian, and bon vivant Michael Ian Black is an enthusiast of the word game Scrabble and, in... more

19 Jul 2023 · 51 minutes
A Sleep-Safe Audio Slide Show of Janie and Paul’s Icelandic Vacation

THIS IS THE SLEEP SAFE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE. THERE IS NO JARRING INTERRUPTION IN THIS VERSION. Beloved actors, comedy people,... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour,
An Audio Slide Show of Janie and Paul’s Icelandic Vacation

**THIS IS THE SUDDEN, JARRING NOISE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS VERSION IF YOU ARE TRYING... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
One Thousand Sodas with Chris Gethard

Chris Gethard is an actor, writer, comedian, and podcast host. He was the host of the aptly name Chris Gethard... more

05 Jul 2023 · 59 minutes
Andy Kindler Makes One Cup of Coffee

Andy Kindler is a veteran stand-up comedian and actor, known for his work as Mort the mortician on Bob’s Burgers... more

28 Jun 2023 · 59 minutes
Don’t Go Down the Clown Rabbit Hole with Susan Orlean

Susan Orlean is one of the coolest and best writers we have going in the whole world. This is simply... more

22 Jun 2023 · 58 minutes
Molly Wood Lets Her Actuary Flag Fly

You might have caught Molly Wood’s work in the New York Times or the public radio program Marketplace or her... more

14 Jun 2023 · 49 minutes
One on None Basketball in Harlem w/ Gary Gulman

Gary Gulman is a deeply funny and quite tall comedian who has appeared on HBO specials and every late night... more

07 Jun 2023 · 49 minutes
Bayonne: Gateway to the Past with James Urbaniak

Here are some things you might have done. First, you might have heard James Urbaniak as the voice of Dr.... more

01 Jun 2023 · 58 minutes
Sara Schaefer Says Size Matters

“Sara Schaefer is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and author,” says the website Wikipedia. And who are we to disagree... more

24 May 2023 · 54 minutes
Jean Grae Loves a Good Silk Market

Jean Grae is a self-described “gender transcendent entity made of fine silks. Multipotentialite autodidact. Genius.” As a 70s kid who... more

17 May 2023 · 58 minutes
Baratunde Thurston’s Quest to Make Perfect, Clear Ice

You may know Baratunde Thurston as the host of the PBS program America Outdoors or as the author of the... more

10 May 2023 · 52 minutes
Randy and Jason Sklar Explain Sports Portals

You might know the Sklar Brothers from your television. They hosted the ESPN Classic program Cheap Seats, acted in Better... more

03 May 2023 · 1 hour,
Broti Gupta Knows a Lot About Cincinnati’s Kenwood Mall

If you’ve been watching The Simpsons lately, you are familiar with the work of Broti Gupta. She plays Bart. No,... more

26 Apr 2023 · 43 minutes
Jonathan Katz, Amateur Table Tennis Hustler and Champion

There was a brief period in the late 60s and early 70s when Jonathan Katz could walk into any table... more

19 Apr 2023 · 41 minutes
Scott Thompson Is a Proud Porridge Man

You might know Scott Thompson as 20% of the legendary sketch comedy group, The Kids in the Hall. You might... more

12 Apr 2023 · 49 minutes
Linda Holmes and the Malcontents of Melrose Place

Linda Holmes is a best-selling author and one of the hosts of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. But you know... more

05 Apr 2023 · 58 minutes
Maria Bamford Has a Parking Problem and Is Making Amends

Maria Bamford is one of the greatest comedians of our time. You may have seen her in a whole bunch... more

29 Mar 2023 · 53 minutes
Bonus Content Preview: A Snowy Spring Nature Walk

Hey Sleepyheads, Surprise! Look at this Bonus Content teaser in your podcatcher! I took a lovely nature walk near my home... more

25 Mar 2023 · 7 minutes
How to Plan a Disney World Vacation with Justin McElroy

Justin McElroy hosts the hit podcast My Brother, My Brother, and Me along with his brothers Travis and Griffin. It’s... more

22 Mar 2023 · 59 minutes
Neil Gaiman Will Not Name His Sourdough Starter

Neil Gaiman is perhaps least-known for his interest in SCOBY-s (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), but that will no... more

15 Mar 2023 · 57 minutes
How to Build a Home Studio w/ Open Mike Eagle

Open Mike Eagle is a rap artist with albums such as Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, Anime Trauma & Divorce,... more

08 Mar 2023 · 51 minutes
RadioLab’s Lulu Miller Says You Don’t Know What It’s Like to Be a Bat

Hello, Sleepyheads. Lulu Miller is joining us for a good night’s sleep. Perhaps you already know her as one of... more

01 Mar 2023 · 49 minutes
Andy Daly Tends His Own Lawn

He has some olive trees but they are tricky Andy Daly is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. He starred on the... more

22 Feb 2023 · 47 minutes
Coming soon: Sleeping with Celebrities

No startling revelations, no dramatic screaming confrontations, but plenty of low-key dialogue, intricately laced deadpan comedy, and a ticket to... more

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Neil Gaiman is perhaps least-known for his interest in SCOBY-s (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast), but that will no doubt change... more