J. Elvis Weinstein was a head writer on many shows so he knows a good joke while Jay just jokes... more

Andy and Jay talk about anger, falling down, therapy, neuropathy, parents, the power of singing, audio books, back aches, Quakers,... more

Screenwriting legend Zak Penn talks about how he got so savvy in the business of show.  We talk about how... more

Comic/writer/cartoonist Mo Welch talks about her journey to find her dad and the Hulu special that came out of it... more

Writer/Producer Andy Gordon loves writing. He talks about writing for pleasure after all these years. He talks about how the... more

Meredith Salenger talks about fighting for justice, making peace, mediating, falling in love over text, growing up in Malibu, being... more

Marianne helps Jay try to find his spirituality. She talks about how we need to step into our own power.... more

Writer Dan Ewen talks about his new show which was the last from Norman Lear, Dear Santa, growing up across... more

David Silverman explores the history of The Simpsons from before it existed until now. He talks about animating the hard... more

Patton Oswalt and I finish our discussion in this first ever two part DBAWJK! You can never get enough Oswalt.... more

Patton Oswalt talks about life, love, parenting, fandom, art and comedy in an episode so great it had to be... more

Screenwriter and actor Jim Rash and I talk about what makes him an empathetic and responsive friend, growing up in... more

Annie and Mindy talk about what it takes to have a deep and lasting friendship. They discuss what brought them... more

On this episode we talk about the energy and commitment to be funny in everyday life with famed actor, writer,... more

Writer/Comic/Director Lew Schneider talks about how he copes with his house burning down in the L.A. firesand. How to manage... more

On this episode Jay’s former writing partner, Wallace Wolodarsky and Wally’s new writing partner, his wife, Maya Forbes talk about... more

Nicole and Jerry talk about Friendship, iCarly, MadTV, “Wendell & Vinnie”, electric shock collars, escape rooms, snowboarding, keeping in touch,... more

Blurb: Matt Selman talks about keeping The Simpsons afloat and still funny after all these years, being the rare writer... more

Jay and Kelly talk about what we got from our fathers, both good and bad. We also talk about the... more

We talk with James Burroughs about his reign as hollywood's greatest sitcom director, being the son of the Abe Burrows... more

Simon Rich talks about how writing fantastical stories can still be authentic and personal.we also talk about growing up in... more

The great Jon Lovitz talks about comedy, acting, stand-up comedy, dogs, The Groundlings, Managers, A league of Their Own, The... more

Moon Zappa talks about her book, “Earth To Moon” which details her family trauma, the desire to dance, what makes... more

Comic and writer Fahim Anwar and I talk about failed TV shows, Afghan and Ukrainian treats, performing at Largo, comedy... more

Jonathan talks about growing up the son of a minister, not ruining other people’s shows, not doing stand-up comedy, not... more

Jennifer spills the beans on what it takes to be an actress in Hollywood. We talk "Beverly Hills Housewives", how... more

Blurb:  We talk about Philosophy, comedy writing, agreeing with the show runner, not being afraid of the truth, the power... more

Steven sings some amazing songs and talks about The BareNakedLadies, Trans-Canada Highwaymen, the creative process, blowing up your life, breaking... more

Tim & Jay talk about connecting, being in the moment, getting fired from “Friends”, the Groundlings, being brave enough for... more

Paul Reiser talks about his new film, “The Problem with People”, deciding to be a comic, comedy and heartbreak being... more

David Kessler discusses grief and loss and how it’s not that bad and why Jay is reluctant to grieve. We... more

Father and son actors, Lawrence & David Pressman talk about their journeys to becoming actors, what it’s like to grow... more

Liza talks about her podcast, “Significant Others” and what makes someone devote themselves to making someone else famous, and how... more

Entertainment reporter Richard Rushfield discusses how silicon valley and stockholders tried to make sure bets and wound up destroying the... more

Blurb: Comedian Sierra Katow talks about her new special, being so insecure she conquers everything she sets out to do,... more

Blurb: Husein and I talk about shared traditions, taking faith seriously but being open and curious to all cultures and... more

The Great Laraine Newman talks about the growing up in Beverly Hills, founding the Groundlings, being part of the pioneering... more

Judd talks about Jay helping Judd’s career, Jay relentless hounding Judd to do the podcast, The Mike Douglas Show, how... more

Billy and I discuss being writing partners in Jr High, why MAGA loves to be afraid, why Kamala has a... more

Blurb: Matt and I talk about the legacy of The Simpsons, what it means to go from super fan to... more

Blurb: Actor Jade PettyJohn who was 14 years old when she first worked for Jay on School of Rock talks... more

We talked about: Finding community, doing The Stump, Not doing Chandler on “Friends”, the wonderful and difficult friendship of Matthew... more

This is our most gossipy episode ever! Jim and Frank, one of my favorite couples, spill the tea on the... more

Novelist/Environmental Activist, Stephen Markley talked about the coming environmental disaster and other laugh out loud subjects.  Stephen thinks there’s hope... more

On this week’s episode the versatile writer, creator, actor, & comic Larry Wilmore talks about growing up in Pomona, CA... more

Bio: Randy and Jason Sklar can currently be seen in the fourth season of FX’s WHAT WE DO IN THE... more

Conan O’Brien and Jay discuss the neurotic need to constantly make jokes at the peril of personal relationships and true... more

Jay smothers Weird Al with love and appreciation for Al’s perfection in his parody. We talk about Mad Magazine, Looney... more

Tony and Jay meet for the first time. We talk about the depth of his character, Primo, in “The Big... more

Toby and Jay talked about art and trying to see art (and life) from unique perspectives. Jay calls Toby a... more

Entertainment Journalist and all around funny guy Kliph Nesteroff talks about a Canadian kid who got into collecting stories of... more

David, fresh off of a weekend with Donny Osmond talks about a lifetime of celebrities. Idolizing them, meeting them, interviewing... more

Eugene Garcia-Cross talks about growing up in Pennsylvania, losing his dad early, and becoming a literature professeur only to give... more

Nicole talks about the difference between creation and nervous activity and how hard it is to distinguish between the two.... more

We talk about how to pronounce Bowie, the love of Monty Python, Elvis Costello, growing up in New York, the... more

Paul and Jay discuss looking like losers and feeling like winners, and wearing clothes to match your goals and garner... more

We talk about trying to stay positive in a down comedy market, how Jay did or didn’t fit in writing... more

We discuss our friendship since 1985, teaching at USC, the graphic novel “Defiant” about slave Robert Smalls who stole a... more

Comedian Kevin Nealon talks about being an older dad, and the butt of all jokes, bad impressions, secret to stand-up... more

On this episode we talk about making art for artsake. Suzy convinces Jay to start a second career as an... more

Comedian/Author Gary Gulman and Jay compare their latchkey childhoods with memories of being alone, watching endless TV and worrying about... more

Bryan talks about commiting to craft and giving up on whether you get the gig. We compare notes about growing... more

Writer/comic Lew Schnieder and Jay talk about the jokes they aren’t allowed to tell and how important being “funny” is... more

The talented Kevin Nealon comes in for a quick visit in between painting, writing, stand up, acting and being a... more

Stephen Root is a genius actor who brought humanity to the character of the outsider. Jay and Stephen share the... more

Comedian/Actor Andy Richter shares stories of fame, fans, and family and being a regular guy in an irregular world. Bio:... more

Funny Actress/Writer/Improviser Jamie Denbo talks about jumping in the water of acting and writing while also trying to have a... more

Jay challenges his son, college senior, Charlie Kogen, to list the top 5 things Jay did wrong (and right) as... more

Lisa Kudrow helped introduce Jay to his wife Brown Mandell, and now 27 year later they are all trying to... more