Making It with Riki Lindhome

Riki talks to the president of production at Funny or Die, Mike Farah (Billy on the Street, Between Two Ferns, Funny or Die Presents…), about chance encounters, hard work and recognizing good opportunities.

Riki talks to writer Ron Weiner (Arrested Development, 30 Rock) about The Harvard Lampoon, writing on a schedule and learning from the best.

G&O in the O.G.!  Garfunkel and Oates podcasts with Making It favorite Colin Hanks at the Olive Garden in Glendale, CA.

Riki talks to actor Rob Huebel (Childrens Hospital, Hell Baby, The Descendants) about day jobs, Human Giant and creating your own material.

Riki talks to actor Paul Scheer (The League, Hell Baby, NTSF: SD: SUV) about improv, partnerships and creating his own TV shows.

Riki talks to actress/comedian Natasha Leggero (Burning Love, The Roast of James Franco, Suburgatory) about standup, bad boyfriends and Holly Hunter.

Riki talks to actor Ben McKenzie (Southland, Junebug, The O.C.) about summer theater, early success and shows that get a second chance.

Riki talks to comedian Tig Notaro (Live, The Sarah Silverman Program, In a World…) about touring, timing and learning to handle change.   

G&O from the O.G.!  Riki’s band Garfunkel and Oates podcast live from an Olive Garden near Nashville, TN.

Riki talks to actor Colin Hanks (Dexter, King Kong, Orange County) about theater school, life changes and beer on ice.

Riki talks to director/writer/actor Broken Lizard’s Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, Club Dread, Dukes of Hazard) about his DIY beginnings, nudity and getting things made.

Riki talks to comedian/writer/podcaster Sara Schaefer (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, You Had To Be There) about stand up, DIY podcasting and dating comedians.

Riki talks to actress Shiri Appleby (Girls, Life Unexpected, Roswell) about being a child actor, weird auditions and becoming a director.

Riki talks with actor/comedian Thomas Middleditch (The Campaign, Fun Size, The Office Spinoff) about improv, nudity and the definition of a comedian.

Riki talks to producer and Hello Giggles co-founder Sophia Rossi about the reality of The Hills, working with partners and feminism.

Riki talks with actor Nate Corddry (Harry’s Law, Daily Show, United States of Tara) about getting his start in theater, high pressure auditions and brotherly love.

Riki talks with comedian/writer/actor Moshe Kasher (The New Normal, Conan) about starting in San Francisco, big breaks and writing a book.

Riki talks with NYC based comedy duo BriTANicK (Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher) about girls, being in a partnership and turning internet notoriety into tangible career success.

Riki talks with actor Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods, Dollhouse, Death of a Salesman) about auspicious beginnings, being on Broadway and dealing with disappointment.

Riki talks with actor Jorge Garcia (Lost, Alcatraz) about auditions, art as a business and being on that island.

Riki talks with podcaster/TV presenter Alison Rosen (The Adam Carolla Show/Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend) about freelance writing, relationships and landing her dream job.

Riki talks with actress/writer Jenny Mollen (Crash, Angel, Crazy Stupid Love) about twitter, nude scenes, and marking her territory.

Riki talks with choreographer/dancer Kathryn Burns (Freak Dance, Childrens Hospital, Key and Peele) about dance auditions, transitioning to choreography and working in comedy.

Riki talks with actress Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Huff) about a really lucky week, working on Friends and a record number of pilots.

Riki talks with music video director Daniel Stessen about learning to make videos, sleeping on a futon and being yourself.

Riki talks with actress Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings, Scrubs) about overcoming bullying, meeting her idols and being a funny girl in Hollywood.

Riki talks with actress Shannon Woodward (Raising Hope, The Riches) about getting her start on Nickelodeon, growing up fast and women in comedy.

Riki talks with actor/writer/director Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother, Happythankyoumoreplease) about starting in theater, having the right mindset and life on a hit show.

Riki talks with writer/actor/director Robert Ben Garant (Reno 911, The State, Night at the Museum) about the formation of The State, becoming a professional writer and finding new ways to get ideas.

Riki talks with actor Malcolm Barrett (Better Off Ted, Hurt Locker, Always Sunny in Philadelphia) about growing up in Brooklyn, booking pilots and thinking long term.

Riki talks with podcast/writer Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime Podcast) about career changes, high expectations and a the importance of a great support system.

Riki talks with comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes (Conan, Fallon, Best Week Ever) about hustling, fortunate coincidences and being the E-trade baby.

Riki talks with comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes (Conan, Fallon, Best Week Ever) about relationships, passing judgment and getting his start in stand up.

Riki talks with comedian/actor Kumail Nanjiani (Franklin and Bash, Portlandia) about growing up in Pakistan, developing his stand up and getting in the right head space.

Riki talks with producer/writer Jonathan Stern (Children's Hospital, NTSF:SD:SUV) about early encouragement, comedy writing and what a producer really does.

Riki talks with actor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) about having the right mindset, unreal life moments and collecting your "no's".

Riki talks with actress Allison Miller (Terra Nova, 17 Again, Kings) about how she got her start, acting opposite a tennis ball and red carpet anxiety.

Riki talks with director Todd Strauss-Schulson (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) about getting his start as filmmaker, paying his dues and making his first feature.

Riki talks with actor/comedian Adam Pally (Happy Endings) about the art of improv, being on a hit TV show and Shaquille O'Neal.

Riki talks with actress/writer/internet sensation Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Buffy) about becoming a content creator, her hatred of auditioning and success on her own terms.

Riki talks with writer/actor/comedian Wayne Federman (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) about the importance of setting goals, the way he chooses projects and stand up in the 80's.

Riki talks with casting director Ania O'Hare (Transformers, Eat Pray Love) about how she got her start, how actors get in their own way and her advice on auditions.

Riki talks with actor/director/UCB co-founder Matt Walsh (The Hangover, The Daily Show) about improvising, his two life-changing trips, and his directorial debut, High Road.

Riki talks with actor James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros., Sweet and Lowdown, Homeland) about getting his start in the theater, the importance of good friends and becoming a cult voice over star.

Riki talks with actress Collette Wolfe (Young Adult, Hot Tub Time Machine, Foot Fist Way) about persevering through hard times, setting goals and her craziest audition ever.

Riki talks with casting director Geralyn Flood (Big Time Rush, Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past) about how she got into casting and what it really takes to make it as an actor.

Riki talks with actor/writer Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, Night at the Museum) about his time on The State, his advice to aspiring writers and all the roles he almost booked.

Riki talks with actress/director/writer Katie Aselton (The League, The Freebie) about directing, improv, the Sundance experience, andterrible auditions.

Riki talks with producer David Bernad (Enlightened, Funny or Die) about the dogged pursuit of goals, overcoming obstacles and what a producer really does.

Riki talks with writer Justin Halpern (Sh*t My Dad Says, How to be a Gentleman) about perseverance, the difficulty of networking and translating twitter success into real success.

Riki talks with actress Sarah Burns (Enlightened, I Love You Man) about day jobs, following her intuition and how she got her first big role.