Alakazam with Alex & Sam

Brett Walkow, comedian and Samantha's onscreen dad, talks appearing in the Jerry Seinfeld documentary “Comedian", playing “Dork on a date” on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and performing Jewish stand-up for skinheads. Plus, Brett takes questions from surprise guests!

Ever wanted to listen to an episode with technical difficulties? Now you can! In this special glitch edition of Alakazam with Elias and Sam, hear Samantha and half of Alex interview filmmaker, Elias Plagianos who talks working with Samantha on the set of SuperUser Do and writing for and directing Alakazam favorite Richard Kind in the Canneseries select pilot, Hudson Falls. Plus hear about Elias' creative process and his exciting new project.

Adam Lederer, writer and internet friend of Alex and Sam, shares his approach to screenwriting, how he got interested in comedy, and the experience of receiving NSFW photos of cartoons characters he's written. Adam also tells the story of getting hired as a writer on the Netflix series, “Inside Job,” hints at what to expect on future episodes, and weighs in on some favorite conspiracy theories of his own!

Gus Birney reminisces with former classmates Alex and Sam about high school prom, crushes, and hot teachers! Gus, who has appeared on shows such as “Dickinson” and “The Mist” and movies such as “I'm Thinking of Ending Things” and “A Rainy Day in New York”, discusses being directed by Charlie Kaufman, reacts to fan art, and plays trivia to see how well she really knows herself.

Childhood friends David DeLuise and Melissa Clark give a behind the scenes look at their scripted podcast Grandma for President. David talks role as Disney dad to Selena Gomez on Wizards of Waverly Place, growing up with his famous father Dom DeLuise, Stargate, an Emmy Awards mishap, the time he went to Justin Bieber's birthday party, and more! Melissa talks about creating the television series Brace Face starring Alicia Silverstone and Michael Cera, writing for beloved children's shows such as Rolie Polie Olie, and growing up with Hollywood screenwriter Ron Clark as a father.

Stephen Kramer Glickman talks his iconic role as Gustavo in the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush, TikTok fame, saving Joe Rogan at the Comedy Store, and interviewing Big Ed from 90 Day Fiancé! Plus – Stephen plays a Richard Kind trivia game (One of  a Kind) and tells the story of how he was paid in cantaloupe to act in the weirdest movie ever made, Love on a Leash.

Want to know what it's like at home with the Brooks family? Hint: Shooting muskets, building weapons, and being generally anxious. Max Brooks, famous uncle and author of World War Z stops by to discuss survivalism, COVID-19, his celebrity parents, and how he first got interested in zombies!