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Jay Chandrasekhar & Hayes MacArthur interview celebrities and other interesting people about shenanigans.

Jay Chandrasekhar


    • Feb 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES

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    The Mustache Tales podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Broken Lizard. Hosted by Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur, this podcast offers a backstage peek into their projects and perspectives. However, it's not just limited to that - there is so much more to enjoy!

    One of the best aspects of The Mustache Tales is the insight it provides into the creative process behind Broken Lizard's projects. For fans who have always been curious about what goes on behind the scenes, this podcast delivers in a big way. Jay and Hayes share fascinating stories and anecdotes about their experiences, giving listeners a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs they face as creators.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the chemistry between Jay and Hayes. Their dynamic is engaging and entertaining, making for an enjoyable listening experience. Jay's charisma shines through as he shares his thoughts and experiences, while Hayes adds his own unique perspective as co-host. Together, they create a comfortable and fun atmosphere that keeps listeners hooked from start to finish.

    However, there are some downsides to The Mustache Tales that need to be mentioned. One issue that stands out is the editing in episode seven. Initially, there were some noticeable flaws in the editing process that detracted from the overall quality of the episode. However, upon re-listening to episode seven, it seems like those issues have been resolved and corrected, resulting in a much-improved listening experience. It's reassuring to see that the hosts take listener feedback seriously and make necessary improvements.

    In conclusion, The Mustache Tales podcast is a must-listen for any fan of Broken Lizard or anyone interested in gaining insight into the creative process of filmmaking. Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur bring their A-game as hosts, providing entertaining stories and perspectives that will leave listeners wanting more. While there may have been some minor hiccups with editing in one particular episode, the overall quality and content of this podcast are top-notch. I eagerly await future episodes and hope to hear from guests like Erik and Paul as well. Keep up the great work, fellas!



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    Sports Illustrated, Acting & Organ Donations | Brooklyn Decker

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 73:09


    To start 2025, Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur welcome the acting and modeling star Brooklyn Decker to discuss her trajectory from the cover of Sports Illustrated Magazines to acting on TV and Film...with a quick reroute to discuss organ donation and transportation. Don't miss it!

    Underwater Explosions, Navy SEAL Training and a True Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 57:10


    Jay and Hayes welcome the CEO of Higher Ground, Cole Petrie to discuss his life journey from being a Navy Seal to his impactful work that is changing the life of Veterans, First Responders with Visible and Invisible Disabilities, Children and Adults with developmental, cognitive and Physical Disabilities.

    Photography, Nature & Spiritual Connections | Kene Sperry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 102:42


    On this episode of Mustache Tales, learn what's behind the stunning black and white photography of Kene Sperry and how the photographer discusses his philosophy on how everything in nature is interconnected. Kene talks about his artistic process of working with light and composition to create photographs that challenge the way we see familiar landscapes and how his images reveal the threads that tie together animals, landscapes, and even the human experience.

    Modern Family, Directing Comedy & the Future of Entretainment | Jason Winer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 87:51


    On the first day of July, Mustache Tales welcomes Jason Winer, the director of Modern Family's pilot. From his early days working on a short film with Hayes to directing comedies on TV networks, Jason shares stories of the behind the scenes of movies and television, the casting proccess of Eric Stonestreet as Cameron and what he expects for the future of TV shows and entertainment. Listen and watch now!

    Rescuing Dogs, Climbing Mountains & Silicon Valley | Thomas Middleditch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 65:12


    Get ready for the next episode of Mustache Tales, where Jay and Hayes welcome Thomas Middleditch for a chat about improv, climbing Kilimanjaro, and a story of the time Hayes rescued a dog, told by none other than Hayes' daughter herself.

    Rescuing Dogs, Climbing Mountains & Sillicon Valley | Thomas Middleditch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 65:12


    Get ready for the next episode of Mustache Tales, where Jay and Hayes welcome Thomas Middleditch for a chat about improv, climbing Kilimanjaro, and a story of the time Hayes rescued a dog, told by none other than Hayes' daughter herself.

    Top Chef, Food Industry, and Pregnancy Pillows | Michael Voltaggio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 61:01


    On this episode of Mustache Tales Jay and Hayes welcome Michael Voltaggio, chef, restaurateur, author, and winner of Top Chef season 6. Listen as they discuss the backstage of the food industry, Mike's passage through the reality show, Hayes' awfulness as a waiter, and what pregnancy pillows have to do with all of that.

    Sports Stories, Football and the NFL Draft | Mike Roos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 65:29


    NFL Star Mike Roos joins Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur to tell the tales from his life. Since his early days in Estonia where he was born to his journey in sports like basketball, soccer and finally football. Learn how Mike ended up appearing in two Broken Lizard movies and if he stills follows the NFL Drafts.

    Animal Control, New Zealand TV & Auditions | Grace Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 63:31


    Jay and Hayes travel around the globe and land in New Zealand to connect with actress Grace Palmer. The star of Animal Control shares the stories of how she auditioned for different American TV shows while living in New Zealand, the cultural differences from around the world and how it is life starring on a Fox Hit TV-Show.

    Apples Never Fall, Community & TV Shows | Alison Brie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 69:43


    Hollywood star Alison Brie joins our hosts Jay and Hayes on this week's Mustache Tales. The star of hit shows like Community, Glow and her newest project ‘Apples Never Fall' shares backstage stories with Jay, what is the feeling of working with Annette Bening and most importantly…Why don't the hosts of Mustache Tales have mustaches? At all.

    High School Narc, Justin Fields & Going to the Movies | A Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 77:17


    On this week's episode, our hosts sit for a conversation about some good ol' High School stories, the effort to make people go back to cinema rooms and an in-depth conversation about the Chicago Bears situation after Justin Fields left the team. Don't miss it.

    Stand-Up Comedy, HBO Specials and Acting | Rory Scovel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 69:53


    Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur are back for another Mustache Tales episode. On today's episode, comedian Rory Scovel joins our hosts to discuss his latest HBO special ‘Religion, Sex and a Few Things in Between' and also share fun stories of his adventures in live stand-up stages. The trio shares stories in acting, comedy and their opinion on an important question: Should man pee standing up or sitting down? Listen to find out all about it!

    Sean Penn, New York and Camera Work | Joe Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 65:29


    Joe Collins has been literally behind the scenes of movies featuring the biggest stars in Hollywood. On today's episode of Mustache Tales, Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur welcome Joe for a conversation on life on the set while making movies, the movie scene in the 90s, and discussing fond memories of the time they shot Super Troopers 2 and being around superstars like Sean Penn, Keanu Reeves and many more.

    How to Live Longer, Grow Limbs and Modify DNA | Dr. Greg Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 61:25


    On the first Mustache Tales of 2024, a different type of guest for a different subject. Jay and Hayes welcome Dr. Greg Bailey, founder and executive chairman of ‘Juvenescence', a company focused on finding drugs or natural products that will modify how long you live healthy. A chat about day-to-day practices that will improve your quality of life, crazy science experiments with DNA and limb regeneration, and even a few movie pitches that might work...

    Tik Tok, Internet Success and Fortnite Emotes | Adam Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 72:19


    Adam Rose joins Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur on the latest episode of Mustache Tales to dive int ohis internet success that started on TikTok. The actor shares his journey to millions of followers on social media, iconic sketches in a blue cardigan and even how he got his viral dance to be a Fortnite Emote!

    Life Before Hollywood & College Adventures | A Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 87:49


    Football, fights, and sacred ash! Jay and Hayes take you on a rollercoaster journey as they discuss the unpredictable twists of adolescence. Get ready for a hilarious and insightful conversation about life and its ways with our two hosts!

    Michael Jackson, Friends and Getting High on Camera | Doug Benson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 64:08


    Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur return with another Mustache Tales episode. This time, the guest Doug Benson shares stories from early in his career to highlights (quite literally) when smoking weed with celebrities on camera. From dancing in a Michael Jackson video to acting with Jennifer Aniston on Friends, Doug has stories that will make you feel...stoned.

    The Departed, Jennifer Aniston and Los Angeles | Kristin Hahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 80:15


    Hollywood producer Kristin Hahn joins the Mustache Tales guest line-up for a fun conversation on the most curious stories - from ghost encounters in her apartment to meeting Jennifer Aniston in LA and reading and working on the first scripts of the successful 'The Departed', directed by Martin Scorsese . It's an episode that you don't want to miss.

    The Wild Origins of Jackass featuring Jeff Tremaine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 69:13


    The genius behind 'Jackass', Jeff Tremaine, teams up with hosts Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur to talk about the origins of the movies, the wildest adventures of the cast, Johnny Knoxville famous tricks and also producing Motley Crue's movie ‘Dirt'. If you are a fan of pranks and stunts, make sure you don't miss it.

    From Dukes of Hazzard to Psych with James Roday

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 62:08


    Today, hosts Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes McArthur sit down with James Roday to go over his career, jumping from the time he was cast on Dukes of Hazzard - and met Burt Reynolds - to the work in Psych after almost giving up on TV and Film. A conversation about the behind the scenes of showbusiness filled with great stories and laughter. Don't miss it!

    Ryan Leaf and the Road to Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 72:42


    Join hosts Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur in this exclusive podcast episode as they explore the turbulent life and remarkable redemption of former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf. Discover the untold stories, triumphs, and struggles that shaped one of the most talked-about players in football history. Ryan Leaf bares it all, from his rise to NFL stardom to his battle with addiction and his inspiring journey toward recovery.

    Outer Banks, Directing Shows & AI Jokes | Josh Pate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 57:23


    It's a montage of Hollywood stories! In this episode, hosts Hayes MacArthur and Jay Chandrasekhar sit down with special guest Josh Pate, creator and director of the famous Netflix hit ‘Outer Banks'. From stabs in the hand to shooting a plane crash in the Barbados or AI impersonating comedians, join us as we unveil these hilarious, shocking, and heartwarming stories that define what it is to work in the entertainment industry.

    Hockey, Lacrosse & Superstitions | Scott MacArthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 89:53


    From owl inspired goalkeeping to acting next to Aaron Paul on Breaking Bad's ‘El Camino' movie, Scott MacArthur had one unique life journey. Tune in as he shares his passion for sports, animals and acting in another episode of Mustache Tales.

    Beerfest, Showbiz & Celebreties | A Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 70:06


    Backstage passes, beer tales, and musical magic await on "Mustache Tales"! Jay and Hayes share amazing celebrities stories featuring Bill Murray and Willie Nelson. Learn how a trip to Australia inspired the creation of hit film ‘Beerfest' and the differences between directing for Streaming Services and Networks.

    Matt Walsh, Veep & Improv Comedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 66:06


     It's time to get unscripted with Matt Walsh on "Mustache Tales"! Join us as we explore the fascinating world of comedy, from behind-the-scenes to on-stage moments, a funny encouter in the White House and a in-depht discussion on the Chicago Berars. Listen to it now! 

    Kevin Connolly on Comedy, AI & New York Islanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 64:13


    Hosts Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur team up with actor-director Kevin Connolly on Mustache Tales to discuss the use of AI in podcasts, the Actors Strike and Kevin's famous documentary on a hockey scandal involving the New York Islanders and John Spano. You don't wanna miss it! 

    Steve Lemme, Tin Foil Monkeys & Tough Tony Danza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 69:44


    In this special episode of our podcast with hosts Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur, we have the privilege of hosting comedic powerhouse, Steve Lemme from the Broken Lizard comedy group. Get ready to be doubled over with laughter as we three comedy legends share our funniest and most heartwarming memories of our long-standing friendships.

    Old Friends Stories | Mustache Tales with Jay Chandrasekhar & Hayes MacArthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 58:05


    Hosts Jay Chandrasekhar and Hayes MacArthur are joined by Ike Barinholtz and Dave Stassen and for a funny conversation on life stories that go all the way to a shared childhood between Hayes and Dave to working in the movie business. Don't miss it!

    The True Story from Super Troopers to Quasi with Kevin Heffernan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 100:55


    Jay Chandrasekhar & Hayes MacArthur interview Kevin Heffernan to tell the real stories of how the Broken Lizard comedy troop got started and how it led to movies like Super Troopers, Beerfest, Club Dread and Quasi.

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