Acting Schmacting with Jeffrey Tambor

Joel Marshall, host of Lunch Therapy and former student of Jeffrey, joins us for a great talk!

A Muppeteer! I mean, seriously how cool is that? Billy Barretta is a genius, a muppeteer, and a great friend of the show. This interview, taped in the summer of 2020, is warm, friendly, and highly informative. Load it up and lose yourself in our heavenly intro music.

Novelist, memoirist, and journalist, Erica Heller joins us for a very candid talk about her work and her relationship with her father Joseph Heller (Catch-22, Something Happened). Not to be missed!

The great Steve Buscemi joins us for a talk about his beginnings, his work with Jeffrey on The Death of Stalin, and some great stories from his illustrious career. 

Career actor and friend, Todd Waring, joins us for another great talk about the business we call show.

Marc Dalio is the Coordinator of Musical Theatre Studies and Professor of Voice at New Jersey City University as well as a working musician and veteran of stages throughout the world. We sit down to discuss what it's like to be an acting student right now and more.

Legendary cartoonist for The New Yorker, Roz Chast, sits down with Jeffrey. 

Jeffrey sits down with legendary actor/director Ron Howard! A beautiful talk on acting, auditions, Arrested Development, and some wonderful stories from Ron's life, work and experiences. Another great day for Acting Schmacting!

We're back! In our first release since our global sequester began, we've moved to our new socially distant recording system. Steve in the city and Jeffrey up at the farm. We're thrilled to bring you a conversation with the legendary Alan Zweibel (SNL, It's Garry Shandling's Show, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 700 Sundays). More to come - see you next week!

Director and Writer (In the Loop, The Death of Stalin) and Actor (Avenue 5, Veep) joins Jeffrey from on set to our studio (janitor's closet) for a spirited talk on acting.

Chef Ric Orlando joins us in the studio to talk about his craft, his creativity, and beating Bobby Flay.

Tony-nominated actress and documentarian, Anne Twomey joins Jeffrey and Steven in the studio for an inspirational conversation.

The brilliant and funny Will Arnett joins us today to discuss how to nail an audition and working with Jeffrey on Arrested Development. Enjoy!

Actor and friend, Tony Hale from Veep and Arrested Development takes our call to discuss acting, friendship, and working together with Jeffrey. 

Anjelica Huston joins us to talk about her amazing career and working with Jeffrey on Transparent!

Documentarian, Leslie Zemeckis joins us to talk about her work and her fearlessness. 

Jeffrey Tambor interviews Dick Cavett live on stage in front of an audience at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT. Hear Mr. Cavett muse about his career and time spent with extraordinary people. It was a wonderful evening with two of the best we have on stage together having a beautiful conversation. Enjoy!

It's 2020 and we're back! Load us up for your commute tomorrow or anytime. Listen to Jeffrey and Steven chat about The Love Boat, smelly seals, recumbent bicycles and welcoming our brilliant guest, Kirsten Maxwell. Lots of fun banter and a live musical performance by Ms. Maxwell. Enjoy!

America's great playwright and screenwriter, the legendary David Mamet calls in to talk to his old friend Jeffrey. Bonus, Purchase Performing Arts Center director, Seth Soloway also joins us to discuss the arts and Jewish mom cooking. Enjoy!

The brilliant artist and saxophonist, Grace Kelly, graces our studio with her warmth and genius this week. Join us for a talk about honesty, intention, and fearlessness. Plus a bonus live performance!

Diane Davis, who currently plays Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, joins us in the studio for a great conversation about stage acting, big breaks, and getting over the worry that keeps you from playing big.

Ray Ellin, producer of This Week from The Comedy Cellar joins Jeffrey and Steven in a dorm room studio for a great talk on comedians and life.

We welcome Jeffrey's dear friend, actor, and director, Larry Clarke for a conversation about his new film.

Jeffrey and Steven sit down with the iconic Paul Shaffer to discuss his career, creativity, and praise. Paul was an amazing presence in the studio!

Andrea Navedo, star of the hit series Jane the Virgin, sits down with Jeffrey and Steven to discuss the origins of her acting career amongst other things.

Veteran actor, teacher, and dear friend, Michael Laskin calls in to the show to speak with Jeffrey. Followup call with Morgan Gurtler.

Playwright Morgan Gertler and actor Mike Travers discuss their new play The Interview with Jeffrey.