The Mindhouse Podcast: good people and funny voices with host Josh Ruben. Theme song by Rachael Yamagata.
Sam Reich & Elaine Carroll (CollegeHumor's "Precious Plum") talk about a host of serious subjects like depression and commitment, but in funny voices. This is a silly one, folks. Sponsored by Squarespace!
Courtney Pauroso (“We Should Have a Podcast”) talks crippling self-awareness, putting on a persona to teach her Groundlings students, and addressing serious issues with a powerful tool: her podcast.
Josh & Bridey Elliott ("Fort Tilden") talk dyslexia, the Kim's Video days, having a celebrity dad, & directing herself and her entire family in the upcoming feature, "Clara's Ghost."
Josh & Megan Neuringer (writer, "Portlandia") talk work ethic, the kindness of Nick Kroll, horror movie acting skills & more!
Josh & Alison Rich ("Party Over Here") talk "Saturday Night Live", making her own stuff, growing up with brothers, being unaware of sexism til college & more!
Josh & Phil Augusta Jackson ("Brooklyn Nine Nine") talk landing his breakout gig as a writer for Key & Peele, the lack of black writers & directors in Hollywood, & being a "soldier" for each show creator he works for. Check out Phil's latest rap video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IH3qRlgDYSw!
Josh & Alison Becker ("Parks & Recreation") talk turning 40, sexist Hollywood casting, how ask for weed in French, & more! Head to blueapron.com/MINDHOUSE to find out how to get your first 3 meals FREE with free delivery!
Josh & Scotty Landes ("Workaholics") talk writing, horror movies, bonding with Adam Devine, & moderation in moderation! Head to blueapron.com/MINDHOUSE to get your first 3 meals FREE!
Josh & Nick Mundy ("The Team Tiger Awesome Show” podcast) talk growing up Texan, his best friend The Rock, and how he reminds people of their bully! Sponsored by Blue Apron! Go to blueapron.com/MINDHOUSE to get your first three free meals FREE with free shipping.
Josh & Kat Bardot (make-up artist, "Precious Plum") talk her path from waitressing at strip clubs to doing Bob Odenkirk's make-up on "Better Call Saul"! Now she's got a shop called Bone Structure! Check it out on Instagram: @bonestructureLA Episode sponsored by Blue Apron! Head to blueapron.com/MINDHOUSE, check out this week’s menu & get your first 3 meals FREE with FREE SHIPPING!
Josh & Beth Grant ("The Mindy Project") discuss Beth's legendary career as the most prolific working character actress to date, as well as work/life balance, the ups and downs of producing, the God-like Mindy Kaling & more! Episode sponsored by Blue Apron!
Josh & Jen Statsky (writer, "The Good Place") talk about the qualities of great showrunners, being sensitive water signs, President Tiny Hands, & more! This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron!
Josh & Fran Reale ("Haters Back Off!") talk Strasberg technique, insta fame, overdoing it on social media, and more! Episode sponsored by Blue Apron!
Josh & Priyanka Mattoo (comedy producer) talk Jack Black, life as a talent agent, her advice column on Splitsider, & more! Episode sponsored by Blue Apron!
Josh & Griffin Newman ("The Tick") talk over-analyzing jokes, playing the awkward assistant, & the arduous road to his starring role in Amazon's THE TICK! "THE TICK" is a pilot that can't go to series without your vote! Voting begins August 19th! Keep an eye out for the link here!
Josh Ruben answers your questions & character requests! Special "appearances" by Jeff Bridges, Gale Beggy, Guillermo Del Toro, Donna Higby, & more! This episode sponsored by Harry's!
Josh & Olivia Luccardi ("It Follows") talk sex sounds, her unique look, and the upcoming projects on her insane IMDB! This episode is sponsored by Harry's!
Josh & Meredith Adelaide (photographer) talk anxiety, nude photography, selfie stigmas, and her new secret video project, "Fractal." Listen to this interview for clues on how to watch! Check her out: @meredithadelaide
Josh & Brian Grosz (author, "SQUALOR") talks his new book, the diminishing voice over industry, and starting over in Austin, TX. Get "SQUALOR" here: www.briangrosz.com/squalor This episode is sponsored by SquareSpace!
Josh & Frank Garcia-Hejl (Broadway Video's “Mas Mejor”) talk teaching at Upright Citizens Brigade and the value of not overthinking comedy. Also, he does a killer John C. Reilly. Check Frank out on Dana Carvey's “First Impressions” coming to USA May 10! And follow him on Twitter @frankgarciahejl! This episode is brought to you by Tidal and SoCo 100!
Josh & Jake & Amir talk brand new web series, "Lonely & Horny" on Vimeo! Check out the VIDEO of this very special episode right here! youtu.be/US79rpAT2qk?a This episode is sponsored by SoCo!
Josh & Joel Green (legit astronomer) take audience questions about aliens, time travel, and the dark side of the moon! This episode is sponsored by SoCo! Follow Joel Green on Twitter! (@groorg1)
Josh & Golden Globe nominee Patrick Wilson (FX's "Fargo") talks his first film jaunt in Mike Nichols' "Angels In America", the genius of James Wan, Ed and Lorraine Warren's actual "artifact room" & putting family before work!
Josh & Dagmara Dominczyk ("Night is a Room") talk the acting/writing/parenthood balance, going toe to toe with the brilliant Ann Dowd in her new play, & the evolution of her novel, "The Lullaby of Polish Girls"!
Josh & Noah Kalina (Photographer) talk his OG viral “Everyday” video, the photographer/retoucher relationship, & his new book, “CABIN PORN” - the perfect holiday gift! This episode is sponsored by Throwboy!
Josh & Michael Cassidy (“Men at Work”) talk the acting/fatherhood balance, screen-testing as Superman, and the day-to-day schedule of a sitcom star!
Josh & Scott Rogowsky ("Running Late w/ Scott Rogowsky") talk Scott's amazing live show, insane guests, and his co-host dad! This episode sponsored by Throwboy!
Josh & Rob Michael Hugel ("I Hate Being Single") discuss his hit web series, 90's Fox shows, and his cameo in Fort Tilden! This episode brought to you by Blue Apron!
Shockwave (“Freestyle Love Supreme”) talks his new podcast “SHOCK & AWESOME” now on Headgum, praises the brilliant Bridget Everett & gives Josh a beatbox lesson! This episode sponsored by Throwboy!
Josh & Aparna Nancherla (host of "Whiplash") talk brain farts, clean comedy, and the mechanics of her brilliant joke cadence! This episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club!
Josh & Kevin Barnett ("Friends of the People") talk the origins of #FOTP, navigating the writers room as a first timer, and race on-camera and on the stand-up stage. The episode is sponsored by Throwboy!
Josh & Jason ("Saenz Signs") talk about taking initiative and creating Saenz Signs, funny fake flyers that led to a speaking engagement at The New York Times, a write-up in the Hollywood Reporter and way more! This episode is brought to you by Blue Apron!
Josh & director Todd Strauss-Schulson talk "THE FINAL GIRLS", his most ambitious project to date; an emotional fright flick starring Taissa Farmiga, Thomas Middleditch, Nina Dobrev, and Malin Akerman! Also, Todd scolds Josh for checking his phone! This episode is brought to you by SquareSpace!
Josh & Thomas Moffett (screenwriter, "Shrink" & "The Last International Playboy") talk screenwriting routines, playing straight man to Robin Williams and Kevin Spacey, and why he wears a tie. This episode brought to you by Dollar Shave Club!
Josh & Dawn Luebbe (author, “My 1992 Diary”) talk the leap from blog to book deal, writing a book treatment, and the awkward caresses of an 11 year old! Get the book! It’s hilarious! http://www.my1992diary.com
Josh & Rosa Salazar (“Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials”) talk tough times making Insurgent, Rosa's killer Jennifer Tilly impression, and geeking over Batman: The Animated Series! This episode is brought to you by Dollar Shave Club!
Josh & Celia Rowlson-Hall (writer/director/star, "MA") talk choreographing HBO's "Girls", the growing pains of making short films, and the harrowing experience making her first feature. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace & MeUndies!
Josh & Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld ("Jake & Amir") talk writing process, arguments (or lack thereof), and their new podcast network, HeadGum! This episode is sponsored by Squarespace!
Josh & Richard Lawson (Vanity Fair) talk Marvel movies, millionaire YouTubers, and how to pronounce "Cannes"! This episode is brought to you by Naturebox!
Josh & Milana Vayntrub (Yahoo's "Other Space", AT&T's "Lily") talk astrology, tear up over "coming out" parties, and pretend to be in a Russian porno! Brought to you by Naturebox and Squarespace!
Josh & Michael Stahl-David ("Cloverfield", "Show Me A Hero") talk all things theatre, craft, and family. Also, he's so handsome Josh does vomit. Sponsored by Naturebox & Squarespace!
Josh & Lauren Adams ("Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt") discuss allergic babies, TV network contracts, and commercial audition tales! Premiere episode on HeadGum! Sponsored by Naturebox & Squarespace!
Josh & Sabrina Jalees ("The Nightly Show w/ Larry Wilmore", NBC's "Crowded") address things like why Canadians are funny and what it was like to come out to her Pakistani family. Also, they freestyle. MORE SABRINA! Twitter/Instagram: @SabrinaJalees
Josh & artist Shantell Martin talk about doing commissioned work for major brands, coming out in Japan, and being an artist in a committed relationship. MORE SHANTELL! Twitter: @Shantell_Martin / @ShantellMartin
Josh & Thomas Middleditch (Richard on HBO's "Silicon Valley") just do voices and giggle for an hour. It's just f*cking bonkers. You've been warned. MORE THOMAS! Twitter: @Middleditch / Instagram @Tombini
Josh & Bill Persky (writer, "The Dick Van Dyke Show") discuss Dick Van Dyke, network notes, what agents USED to be like, Lena Dunham, and, not only Bill's opinion of "Girls" but his thoughts on their laundry.
Josh & Naomi Ekperigin (Writer, "Difficult People", "Broad City") talk stand-up comedy, the duties of a staff writer, and diversity in the writers room. MORE NAOMI! Twitter: @Blacktress
Josh & Gillian Robespierre (writer/director "Obvious Child") talk writing process, the unfortunate lack of female filmmakers, and what it's like to work with the incredible Jenny Slate. MORE GILLIAN! Twitter: @GillianHardG
Josh & Dan Powell (Co-Creator & EP, "Inside Amy Schumer") talk about the process of making an animated comedy (specifically "Ugly Americans"), Dan's experience as a Comedy Central executive, and how he helped shape one of the best sketch shows ever! MORE DAN! Twitter: @danieljpowell
Josh & Phoebe Robinson ("Late Night with Seth Meyers", "Broad City") talk comedy / interracial dating / race / "Girls" / in funny voices. MORE PHOEBE! Twitter: @PRobinsonComedy / Instagram: blariaakaphoeberobinson
Josh & Matt McGorry ("Orange Is The New Black", "How To Get Away With Murder") talk SNL, botched auditions, Hollywood's male weight stigmas, and how he landed two of the hottest shows on television. MORE MATT! Twitter & Instagram: @mattmcgorry