Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Guest

This week on The Tracklist, Daron and Chris are strapping in for the loudest, most ridiculous, and somehow most earnest rock soundtrack ever committed to film: This Is Spinal Tap (1984).Rob Reiner's mockumentary masterpiece didn't just parody '80s heavy metal — it became it. The music in this film is the joke AND the heart, and that's a genuinely hard thing to pull off. From Big Bottom to Hell Hole to the haunting, Stonehenge-adjacent opus Stonehenge, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer wrote and performed every track themselves — and somehow made songs that are both hysterically bad and undeniably catchy.We're breaking down the score, the songs, the performances, and asking the real question: Is this a Cult Classic?Follow us on Instagram: @thedaronjenkins | @chrissaunders_music | @tracklistshowRep the show and grab some Tracklist merch at tracklist-shop.fourthwall.comIf you enjoy the episode, leave us a rating, subscribe, and follow the show wherever you listen — it means the world and helps more people find us!

Back in 2016, Word Balloon welcomed the late great satirist and comedy legend Tony Hendra for a fascinating conversation that covered everything from modern political comedy to the birth of some of the most influential comedy institutions of the last fifty years.Tony joined us to promote the comedy album Are There Any Triggers Out There?, but the discussion quickly became a remarkable tour through his own comedy history. Hendra was one of the founding creative voices behind National Lampoon and The National Lampoon Radio Hour, which became the first national sketch comedy showcase for performers like Gilda Radner, Christopher Guest, John Belushi, Bill Murray, and many other future comedy giants before their rise on Saturday Night Live and beyond.Tony also co-wrote National Lampoon's Lemmings, the legendary off-Broadway stage parody of Woodstock and youth culture that became a launching pad for many of the same performers and helped define the aggressive, counterculture edge of 1970s American comedy. We also talked about Tony's years at Cambridge Footlights, where he performed sketch comedy alongside future Monty Python members John Cleese and Graham Chapman during a revolutionary era for British comedy.And of course, fans know Tony best on screen as the hilariously exasperated Ian Faith, manager of This Is Spinal Tap, delivering some of the film's most quotable moments while trying to hold together the world's most disastrous rock band.It's a funny, insightful conversation with one of comedy's sharpest and most influential voices

durée : 00:03:21 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Lucile Commeaux - Très plaisante découverte d'un film de 2003 sorti ces jours-ci sur Netflix : "A Mighty Wind" de Christopher Guest est un faux documentaire sur la folk américaine – à la fois doux et parodique – qui rassemble parmi les meilleurs comédiens comiques américains de ces dernières années. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:03:21 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Très plaisante découverte d'un film de 2003 sorti ces jours-ci sur Netflix : "A Mighty Wind" de Christopher Guest est un faux documentaire sur la folk américaine – à la fois doux et parodique – qui rassemble parmi les meilleurs comédiens comiques américains de ces dernières années.

durée : 00:03:21 - Les émissions culturelles de France Culture - par : Lucile Commeaux - Très plaisante découverte d'un film de 2003 sorti ces jours-ci sur Netflix : "A Mighty Wind" de Christopher Guest est un faux documentaire sur la folk américaine – à la fois doux et parodique – qui rassemble parmi les meilleurs comédiens comiques américains de ces dernières années. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Joshua Kane please dress us! Amy Phillips and Emily Dorezas comedically recap Ladies of London, riffing on the cast endlessly “yelling across the garden,” Kimmy's allegedly raw Longleat omelet, and the show's mean-spirited “British way” of mocking outfits. They joke through Margo's villain arc and her disastrous confrontation with Mark—describing his sudden gentle tone as creepy and performative—while clocking how she torpedoes her own case with harsh insults. The conversation detours into Joshua Kane's runway suits (including “detached collars” and a very specific fit critique), Lottie's melodramatic runway panic, and a Christopher Guest-style parody fantasy. They spiral into bits about hormones, progesterone at Costco, cheddar cheese origins, demanding royal titles for Emma, tiara shopping, and Micah's confusing “Art of Showing Up” launch—then cap it with Mark's dramatic, posture-perfect crying and a final reminder: don't yell in the garden.BLISSY Wake up with clearer skin, smoother hair, and cooler sleep. Use code DRAMA for an extra 30% off at blissy.com/DRAMA BORN SHOES Go to https://www.bornshoes.com/  today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code DRAMA for 15% off and free shipping available exclusively to our listeners for just a limited timeFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: Instagram.com/meetamyphillips Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: Instagram.com/dramadarlingshow Amy on TikTok tiktok.com/@realamyphillips Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama:  DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

What happens when you finally get to mix Spinal Tap in Dubly Atmos? You turn it up to 11, of course!My guest today is Grammy-nominated engineer and mixer Steve Genewick, joining us from his Atmos room in Los Angeles to walk us through the wild, hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt process of capturing and mixing the new "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" soundtrack and album. In this episode, Steve talks about working directly with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer; recording their live vocals; tracking the band as a real rock group; and assembling a full dubly Atmos experience that honors the original film while pushing the new one into immersive territory.We dig into the whole workflow - from the Beyerdynamic M500 ribbon mics he labeled as Nigel, David, and Derek… to tracking full songs live at The Village… to mixing the concert sequences for the film… to remixing "Break Like the Wind" in Atmos using the original 1990s analog tapes that had to be transferred from tape box track sheets. Steve also talks about Spinal Tap's actual backstory, the improvised nature of the films, working directly with Rob Reiner, and why the guys are not in character in the studio - except when it's time to sound "more Nigel."We also go deep into Atmos and orchestral recording, Steve's work on classic jazz records (Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard), his remixing of the "Jaws" and "Jaws 2" soundtracks, and how immersive music translates between speakers, earbuds, and soundbars. Steve explains LFE strategy, subwoofer layouts, mixing bass into objects, and why a great Atmos mix is not about flying things around the room — it's about clarity, space, and emotional impact. And yes, we do talk about Stonehenge… the pizza pedal… the cheese guitar… and whether mixing break like the wind is allowed in the control room.Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.comTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.comhttps://usa.sae.edu/ The next program starts May 11, 2026 https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off!https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK30 to get 1 month free of NI 360!https://www.spectra1964.comhttps://gracedesign.com/https://pickrmusic.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academyhttps://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/Listen to the podcast theme song “Skadoosh!” https://solo.to/lijshawmusicListen to this guest's discography on Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/steve-genewick-atmos-mixes/pl.u-76oNkrMF1JKbpIf you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/ReviewCLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/556

Nothing may ever happen on Mars, but back in 1996, a lot was going on in the fictional town of Blaine, Missouri. Christopher Guest wrote and directed the mockumentary, Waiting for Guffman. Featuring the talents of the Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard, the movie made it on over 40 major critics' Ten Best lists for the year. But now, decades later, must the show on? Is Corky St. Clair's wife, Bonnie, truly happy? And why on earth was this rated R? The Old Roommates grab a front row seat and give this cult classic a revisit through their middle-aged lens. Grab a Blizzard from Dairy Queen and join them.Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#ChristopherGuest #EugeneLevy #CatherineOHara #ParkerPosey #FredWillard

Veteran comedy writer Tom Leopold started out as an actor, working with James Mason, Robert Preston and Ted Knight before creating comedy material for legends Steve Allen, Bob Hope and Mary Tyler Moore and writing hit series like “Cheers” and “Seinfeld” (scripting the memorable “Babu” episode, among others). Tom sat down with Gilbert and Frank to talk about early acting roles on “Gunsmoke” and “Mannix,” his days on the “National Lampoon Radio Hour” with Christopher Guest and Bill Murray and his years-long friendships with pals Paul Shaffer, Richard Belzer and Harry Shearer. Also: George Chakiris vs. George Maharis, Chevy Chase hitches a ride with Paul Lynde and 80-year-old George Jessel phones his mom. PLUS: Stubby Kaye! Gert “Goldfinger” Frobe! Donald O'Connor's coat! Tom brunches with Jerry Lewis! And the triumphant return of Perfecto Telles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, comedian, and television personality John Michael Higgins joins Andy Richter to discuss performing in the legendary mockumentaries of Christopher Guest, how improv changes as you get older, his extensive game show experience, and more. Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER. Listen to "The Andy Richter Call-In Show" every Wednesday at 1pm Pacific on SiriusXM's Conan O'Brien Channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, wha happend?! Our series on movies about musicians continues with Christopher Guest's A Mighty Wind! We discuss our history with folk music, getting psyched out by Christopher Guest, why improv is hard, the wonderful Catherine O'Hara and we answer the film's biggest question: is this movie funny? Also: Licking cats! Moby Dick! Model trains! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

This week, Madeline, Julian and Emilio kick off a new cycle dedicated to "Offbeat Musicals" with perhaps the pre-eminent offbeat musical movie: 'Little Shop of Horrors', released in 1986, directed by Frank Oz, featuring standout performances from Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Levi Stubbs as Audrey II, anchored by the iconic score from Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.  It's a Viewnanimous pick, and they are joined by composer/performer/teacher/great human/"Little Shop" enthusiast Will Reynolds to break down what is weird and wonderful about the film and its music.  The group digs into the touching performances, the elite puppetry, its playful yet clear adherences to classic Broadway musical conventions, how the period setting becomes a backdrop for the themes, that very bleak original ending vs. the happy theatrical release ending, and much more!  Will Reynolds is an accomplished composer, coach, and performer.  His score for The Violet Hour can be found where ever you stream music.  You can follow his goings on, learn about his Inspired Actions Method, and see where he is performing next at his website willreynoldsonline.com and on IG @willcreynolds    If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on YouTube, IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian @julian_barthold and Madeline @patronessofcats

There's wind, there's confusion, there's whatever the hell "blowing to my mighty wind" was supposed to mean.  Take a tour with us through construction site asbestos anxiety, chicken wing philosophy, and a string of musical puns that should legally qualify as a workplace hazard. By the time anyone remembers we're here to talk about a movie, we've already emotionally prepared ourselves for death via Google notification. Of course we're here to talk about A Mighty Wind, which is to say we immediately derail into Christopher Guest lore, Second City reverence, and the realization that folk music has apparently existed since cavemen discovered obelisks and started strumming. We latch onto Irving Steinbloom's legacy as an excuse to meet the parade of deeply strange humans in this movie: painfully awkward folk trios, aggressively wholesome cult-adjacent choir people, and Mitch, who has been chemically sanded down into a human screensaver. The music is legitimately good, which feels unfair given how much of this is people making eye contact while saying the worst possible thing. We explore porn backstories, model train lore, folk band beefs, and a superhero whose powers should not be spoken aloud in polite society. The movie itself becomes almost secondary to the experience of sitting in prolonged, deliberate discomfort while incredibly talented people commit to the bit harder than anyone reasonably should. By the end, we are left with a deep appreciation for Catherine O'Hara, a lingering fear of hotel neighbors, and the realization that folk music is just emotional damage set to three chords and eye contact you cannot escape. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310281/

Phil and Emily are joined by Adam B. Vary to discuss For Your Consideration (2006), Christopher Guest's razor-sharp satire of Hollywood awards campaigns and the strange machinery behind Oscar buzz. As actors, publicists, and studios chase nominations, the film hilariously exposes how quickly hype can spiral into ego, anxiety, and manufactured prestige.This episode also wraps up our brief three-film Christopher Guest 2000s miniseries, looking at how Guest's mockumentary style evolved from Best in Show and A Mighty Wind into one of the most biting Hollywood satires of the decade.Follow the hosts and guestPhil Iscove - Instagram: @pmiscoveEmily St. James - Instagram: @emilystjamsAdam B. Vary - Instagram: @adambvaryPodcast Like It's… Instagram: @podcastlikeits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Your Consideration is another mockumentary from acclaimed satirist Christopher Guest. But unlike his previous efforts, this one failed to capture the hearts of longtime fans. Taking aim at the absurdity of Hollywood, For Your Consideration fails to find the magic of his prior three films. The characters are less likable, the target is far larger, and the narrative focus just never finds its center. Its reviews and tepid box office reception reflect that dip in quality. With a budget double that of A Mighty Wind's ($12 million), it grossed less than a third of that movie's total ($5.9 million). Now, sit back, prep your Oscars speech while enjoying a Backyard Berry from Blake's, and go easy on the face lift! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are going home for Purim! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – A film about the movies, about the movies! Lingering Questions – Why didn't this work better? (38:46) The "Hollywood Now" Trivia Challenge – Bling Blake challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (51:35) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We begin our Hops and Kicking Jeans Flops series with Invasion USA! (1:03:10) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!

Christopher Guest's second time in the director's chair involved him putting on a dog show. Co-written with Eugene Levy, this fake documentary about the people getting their pooches ready for the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show (and then the show itself) stars Michael McKean, Catherine O'Hara, Jane Lynch, Parker Posey, Fred Willard, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock and Jennifer Coolidge. And loads of dogs. Will Mick, Hannah and Jen give it a blue rosette or send it home with its tail between its legs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we honor one of the greatest comedic minds ever to grace the silver screen. Catherine O'Hara. In particular, we explore her wildly impressive improvisational collaborations with Christopher Guest. These films highlight some of the most impressive elements of O'Hara's talents: her improv skills, her dramatic range, her world-building, and her overall magnetic star power.We start with the small-town mockumentary Waiting for Guffman, where O'Hara plays Sheila Albertson, a travel agent with big dreams of Broadway stages and Hollywood lights. Next, O'Hara plays Cookie Fleck in the iconic mockumentary about the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows in Best In Show. Finally, Catherine O'Hara plays Marilyn Hack, a struggling actor looking to climb her way back up the ladder in the biting industry satire, For Your Consideration. Let us know what you think of these films and what is your favorite Catherine O'Hara performance ever?❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can  keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

Part two of our Rob Reiner tribute cranks things up from "contractually obligated chaos" to "loving homage" as we continue the end with Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues.  We're looking in the mirror of a movie that hinges entirely on how, despite despising each other for years, people CAN be brought back together by Big Bottoms. For the first time in Rewatch Party history, we bring in someone who's actually in the movie: Valerie F-ing Franco. Having survived music school with Nick, she now occupies rock's most dangerous chair as drummer Didi Crockett.  So yes, indulge our delight when she casually drops stories about jamming with Paul McCartney, sharing the screen with Elton John, and having Christopher Guest as her personal hype-man. She also confirms the importance of preparation in the luck equation by booking the gig live in the room with McKean, Guest, and Shearer. From there, we mix reverence and absolute nonsense in the Rewatch Party way.  Val walks us through pitching drum kits themed after every dead Spinal Tap drummer (puke drums, anyone?), the moment John Michael Higgins broke Christopher Guest with a singular question about penis pain, and how Rob Reiner casually requested a blindfold drum solo. And for the economists in the fanbase, of course we unpack the cheese-for-guitars barter economy, and you'll agree Nigel was justified in most of his choices.   We close out with a genuine tribute to Rob and Michelle Reiner, a possible TRWP henge-related scoop, and the reminder that Didi Crockett is the twelfth drummer: one beyond eleven. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20222166/

Diane and Sean discuss the perfect movie from 1987, The Princess Bride. Episode music is, "Storybook Love", written and performed by Willy DeVille from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show

Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse watch This Is Spinal Tap, the 1984 mockumentary comedy film directed by Rob Reiner as Marty DiBergi, featuring Michael McKean as David St. Hubbins, Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel, and Harry Shearer as Derek Smalls! Find us here:X/Twitter:  @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook:  @DrunkCinema Bluesky:  @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @udanax19.bsky.social Email:  DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

This week on Podcast Like It's the 2000s, Phil and Emily continue their Christopher Guest 2000s miniseries with A Mighty Wind, joined by writer and author Carrie Courogen.They break down Guest's uniquely gentle mockumentary style, the film's satirical take on folk music culture, and why its characters feel both absurd and deeply human. Plus, a closer look at the performances, the emotional undercurrent beneath the comedy, and how A Mighty Wind fits within Guest's larger body of work.Phil also provides context for listeners on the film's premise following three folk groups reuniting for a tribute concert highlighting its blend of nostalgia, melancholy, and humor.Follow the show & guests:Podcast Like It's…: https://www.instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove: https://www.instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James: https://www.instagram.com/emilystjamsCarrie Courogen: https://www.instagram.com/carriecourogen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys were on hiatus when two prominent entertainers passed away – Rob Reiner and Catherine O'Hara – so today Ali and Asif discuss their careers. They guys start of by discussing Rob Reiner (3:43), his early career and when they both first heard of him. They discuss ‘All in the Family', This is Spinal Tap', and Rob Reiner's unprecedented run of movies beginning with ‘Stand By Me' to ‘A Few Good Men'. Finally they discuss Reiner's life outside of entertainment, including his political activism.Then they discuss Catherine O'Hara's comedy legacy (19:17). The guys chat about seeing O'Hara originally in ‘SCTV', ‘Beetlejuice' and ‘Home Alone'. Then they talk about her roles in Christopher Guest's mockumentaries, ‘Schitt's Creek', ‘The Last of Us' and ‘The Studio'. O'hara suffered from situs inversus (although she died from complications of rectal cancer), so in the last part of the podcast, Ali asks Asif about this disorder (33:51). He chats about when it was discovered, as well as how most people can live their whole lives without knowing they have it. He then discusses the potential complications as well as its relation to Kartagener syndrome. The opinions expressed are those of the hosts, and do not reflect those of any other organizations. This podcast and website represents the opinions of the hosts. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for entertainment and informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Music courtesy of Wataboi and 8er41 from PixabayContact us at doctorvcomedian@gmail.comFollow us on Social media:Twitter: @doctorvcomedianInstagram: doctorvcomedianShow Notes:Rob Reiner, Actor Who Went on to Direct Classic Films, Dies at 78: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/movies/rob-reiner-dead.htmlCatherine O'Hara, ‘Home Alone' and ‘Schitt's Creek' Actress, Dies at 71: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/arts/television/catherine-ohara-dead.htmlJiminy Glick Interviews Catherine O'Hara: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwlPI9KpkTsSitus Inversus Totalis: A Clinical Review: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8901252/Mitch & Mickey - A Kiss At The End Of The Rainbow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwLZfPPM7GQ&list=RDQwLZfPPM7GQ&start_radio=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With this episode we launch the first of Elise's three-part Special Subject, Family Freak-Outs. We start with some musings about how to define this micro-genre, what makes it different from a standard family melodrama and its relationship to horror, and then we move into our first two freak-outs, Charles Burnett's To Sleep with Anger (1990) and Wes Anderson's The Royal Tenebaums (2001). While the problems these families are dealing with in their very specific milieus of middle-class black South Central LA and upper-middle-class white fairy-tale Manhattan are very different, the capacity to freak out may be a universal feature of the family; and in these two movies, at least, freaking out can lead to healing. Then a quick Fear and Moviegoing in honour of Catherine O'Hara's passing, Christopher Guest's Best in Show. Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:       Microgeneric Musing Re: Freak-Outs 0h 06m 03s:       TO SLEEP WITH ANGER (1990) [dir. Charles Burnett] 0h 31m 50s:       THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001) [dir. Wes Anderson] 1h 03m 22s:       Fear & Moviegoing in Toronto: Christopher Guest's Best in Show (2000) at the Carlton Cinema (Catherine O'Hara Tribute) +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: "Sunday" by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – "Making America Strange Again" * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

Message us ANONYMOUSLYActor Sara Coates has returned for our all comedy “March Movie Madness,” and is ready to harshly judge her own choice "Best In Show," (2000 d. Christopher Guest) Starring: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara (RIP), and Christopher Guest himself. There's certainly a human illuminati, but could there be a dog illuminati? Could we be a part of both? These ponderings, kids rockin' costumes, elite junk food, statements on children's programming ("Bluey" & "Puffin Rock") and the majesty of the one and only Catherine O'Hara. All that and somehow, someway, EVEN MORE in this episode. LUCKY YOU! 3/17!Support the show**All episodes contain explicit language**Artwork - Ben McFaddenReview Review Intro/Outro Theme - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching" & "Whatcha been up to?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul RootConcept - Paul Root

This week Tony's wife, Katie, joins us as we discuss the 1987 Rob Reiner fantasy romance "The Princess Bride". This movie starred Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patankin, Andre the Giant, Wallace Shawn, and Christopher Guest.#theprincessbride #caryelwes #robinwright #robreiner #mandypatankin #andrethegiant #heydidyoueverseethatmovie #80smovies #90smovies #moviereview #moviereviewpodcast #moviepodcast #comedypodcast #dysfunctionaldatenight #tonystalesofterror #cultclassics #cultclassicmovies

Phil and Emily continue their journey through the 2000s with Christopher Guest's beloved mockumentary Best in Show. Joined by critic Kathryn VanArendonk, they discuss the film's improvisational comedy, its incredible ensemble cast—including Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard—and why the world of competitive dog shows created one of the funniest comedies of the decade. They also unpack Guest's unique filmmaking style and how Best in Show became a cult favorite that still influences comedy today.Follow the show and guestsPodcast Like It's — https://instagram.com/podcastlikeitsPhil Iscove — https://instagram.com/pmiscoveEmily St. James — https://instagram.com/emilystjamsKathryn VanArendonk — https://www.instagram.com/kvanarendonk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Argylle is a spy movie about mistaken identity that lacks a clear one itself. Full of convoluted plot twists and set pieces overrun by pastels and other insane imagery, Argylle is a film that clearly thinks it is far better than it actually is. One can forgive that self-assurance considering its director, Matthew Vaughn, has quite a track record of success—including in the genre. That said, the irrational confidence Vaughn displays throughout Argylle's painful 140+-minute runtime is mind-boggling—as are its increasingly stupid double crosses. Argylle, which was planned to be a trilogy, not only earned every bit of the hate critics heaped on it, it also deserved its massive flop status. So, sit back, jog your memory with a Strawberry Blonde Ale from SanTan Brewing, and don't forget the cat! The Thunderous Wizard and Bling Blake are whirly birding all over Director Ritter's secret hideout! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – The greater the spy, the bigger the lie! Lingering Questions – In a film that can't constrain itself, what scene was the most over-indulgent? (25:48) The "Strangers on a Train" Trivia Challenge – The Thunderous Wizard challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (42:25) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We conclude our Catherine O'Hara series with another delightful Christopher Guest comedy, For Your Consideration! (53:45) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!

In this episode, we discuss our first selection for the month of March, Christopher Guest's mockumentary "Waiting for Guffman", starring Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest and Catherine O'Hara! Listen now!

Movie number 2 this week is the 1987 film The Princess Bride. Directed by Rob Reiner it tells the story of a swashbuckling farmhand named Westley who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the odious Prince Humperdinck. It stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, André the Giant, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Peter Falk, Fred Savage, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane. Come join us!! Website : https://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters, revisiting the brilliance, range, and heart she brought to every role — from Delia and Cookie to Moira Rose and Mickey. A heartfelt tribute to a performer whose presence defined some of cinema and TV’s most hilarious moments. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:59) Top 5 Catherine O’Hara Characters (00:02:59-01:08:17) Filmspotting Family (01:08:18-01:14:18) Next Week, Notes (01:14:19-01:21:07) Massacre Theatre (01:21:08-01:29:08) Credits / New Releases (01:29:08-01:32:37) Notes/Links: -O’Hara On the “Wiser Than Me” Podcasthttps://lemonadamedia.com/podcast/julia-gets-wise-with-catherine-ohara/ -Catherine O’Hara’s 10 Best Roles | Consequence of Soundhttps://consequence.net/list/catherine-ohara-10-best-roles/after-hours/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cult classic, Waiting for Guffman is a mockumentary chronicling a small community theatre's production of its town's history. Boasting a host of exceptional improv actors — Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, and Fred Willard to name a few — the Christopher Guest written and directed feature is jam packed with laughs. Guest, who also serves as the films lead Corky St. Clair, is in his comfort zone here. He gets the material, letting the actors take command and playing to their immense comedic strengths. Although it is beloved now, Waiting for Guffman was not a huge hit. In fact, it barely made it to the big screen. Its critical success, however, did lead to several more films in the same vein — Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. All of which are worth watching, as well. So, sit back, calm those jitters with a Fear.Movie.Lions Hazy Double IPA, and break a leg! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are done working for these bastard people! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – A Broadway-style musical... about a town that's not exactly on Broadway! Lingering Questions – Of the Guest films, which is our favorite? (36:13) The "Red, White, and Blaine" Trivia Challenge – Bling Blake challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (1:03:21) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue our Catherine O'Hara series with Matthew Vaughn's bastard cousin to the Kingsman franchise, Argylle! (1:17:23) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!

Shoshana is joined by writer and theater aficionado John Verderber, author of Harry Reams Goes to Hollywood and American Father, longtime Little Red Light Theater associate, and contributor to Time Out New York, New York Magazine, and Everything Sondheim. We deep dive into Christopher Guest's beloved mockumentary Waiting for Guffman and the musical within it Red, White, and Blaine. In honor of Catherine O'Hara we thought diving into Waiting for Guffman was timely. We explore what makes the film endure: its uncanny authenticity to the world of community theater, the emotional stakes bound up in the hope of Broadway recognition via the elusive Mort Guffman, and the genuine earnestness at the heart of its musical numbers. They also trace its influence on the wave of mockumentary-style comedies that followed. In the Why Is This So Good? segment, Verderber makes the case for "The Dream" from Fiddler on the Roof. Music featured: A Penny for Your Thoughts from Waiting for Guffman. Stool Boom from Waiting for Guffman The Dream from Fiddler on the Roof. You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question about an episode or about musical theater, or if you'd like to be a podcast guest. Follow on Instagram at @‌ScenetoSong and on Facebook at “Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast.” And be sure to sign up for the new monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com. Contribute to the Patreon. The theme music is by Julia Meinwald.

Boomer & Brandon discuss Christopher Guest's folk-music mockumentary A Mighty Wind (2003) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 03:21 "Wuthering Heights" (2026) 09:42 Flowers in the Attic (1987) 18:42 Casablanca (1942) 24:05 Scarlet (2026) 28:00 I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK (2006) 33:43 Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2026) 39:50 Swallow (2020) 48:06 Possessor (2020) 56:16 Barb and Star Go to Vista Go to Vista del Mar (2021) 1:02:35 A Mighty Wind (2003)

In this episode of Missing Frames, Shawn and Sarah celebrate the legacy of legendary actress Catherine O'Hara by revisiting Christopher Guest's mockumentary comedy A Mighty Wind (2003). The conversation dives into the film's folk music setting, the emotional core of Mitch and Mickey's relationship, and the unique collaborative process behind Guest's improvisation-driven filmmaking. Along the way, Shawn and Sarah reflect on Catherine O'Hara's career, her chemistry with Eugene Levy, and how the film balances comedy, nostalgia, and genuine emotional resonance. HOSTSShawn EastridgeSarah Eastridge

Unfortunately, we recently lost the bright and shining Catherine O'Hara. On this episode, we reflect on her career and hone in on a movie that showcases a variety of her skills: comedy, emotion, and even musicality. We talk about A Mighty Wind, the mockumentary by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy about a trio of folk groups reuniting after years away from each other.We're also drinking Beer Tree Brewing Company's Lift Lager, a schwarzbier!Approximate timeline0:00-10:00 Intro/Catherine O'Hara tribute10:00-15:00 Beer talk15:00-end A Mighty Wind

In tribute to the late great Catherine O’Hara, Darin and John are watching Christopher Guest’s Best in Show! Hounds! Terriers! Shih Tzus! Plus, funny humans [...]

“He's teaching me to change my instincts... or at least ignore them.” Waiting for Guffman (1996) directed by Christopher Guest and starring Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Fred Willard and Bob Balaban Next Time: Body and Soul (1925)

Send us a textAfter witnessing his parents' brutal murder on Christmas Eve, Billy transforms into a Killer Santa, delivering a yearly spree of calculated, chilling violence. This year, his blood-soaked mission collides with a guest spot on his favorite podcast, as the hosts challenge him to confront his childhood trauma. On Episode 706 of Trick or Treat Radio our featured film discussion is Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) from director Mike P. Nelson! We also pay tribute to a recently lost comedy legend, talk about the January and February dumping grounds, and check out the trailers for the films; Bone Keeper, and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence! So grab your nazi killing axe, try not to drive into a ditch, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: A24, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, JT Mollner, sequels reboots requels remakes, Hook and Pull Gang, Spooky World, dangerous and rough around the edges, Terrifier IV, Mickey Rooney, the dumping grounds, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Cherry 2000, Serpent and the Rainbow, The Vanishing, Teenage Zombie House Massacre, House of the Damned, The Great Gazoo, Harvey Korman, The Star Wars Holiday Special, Virtual Porn with Diahann Carroll, Brittany Allen, It Stains the Sands Red, Dead Before Dawn, Stillborn, Underworld, Slaughterhouse Rules, Apostle, Laura Linney, Primal Fear, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Mothman Prophecies, Edward Norton, Richard Gere, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Possessor, Single White Female, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Dick Warlock, Dark Shadows, Ghost Story, Christine, Firestarter, Pumpkinhead, Swamp Thing, HR Geiger, John Carradine, House of Frankenstein, The Sentinel, Spinal Tap, Barry Bostwick, RIP Catherine O'Hara, SCTV, Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice, Home Alone, Black Christmas, Cannibal Girls, Ivan Reitman, Eugene Levy, Splash, Nightmare Before Christmas, After Hours, Waiting for Guffman, Jeffrey Tambor, Brendan Gleeson, God's Hate, AEW, +1, Bryce Remsburg, MZ's monocle, Criterion Collection, Ran, Akira Kurosawa, Dreams, Brian De Palma, Sisters, The Durning Point, John Rhys-Davies, Bone Keeper, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Daniel Roebuck, David Kochner, John Astin, Eric Roberts, Bill Bixby, TVs Street Hawk, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, Eyes Wide Shut, clean and jerk, getting stuck in a snow bank, stuck in a ditch, Summer School, Silent Night Deadly Night, Blinkbuster Video, The Monkey, Ruby Modine, Rohan Campbell, impish and whimsical, passion and a plucky spirit, Weapons, Venom, Tom Hardy, Baby Blood, “the enthusiastic wave”, violence against kids, Advent Calendar, Garbage Day, 1922, We Bury the Dead, Zak Hilditch, Daisy Ridley, A Psycopath with a Consciousness, A Bad Case of the Naughties, Can't Kill All the Time, The White Power Christmas Massacre, and Razor Kenobi.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: Support the show

To honor the late, great Catherine O'Hara, Joel and Andy watch Christopher Guest's For Your Consideration this week.

Using a framing story in your novel? Maybe you're writing multiple plot lines. Or perhaps you want to know what truly masterful storytelling looks like. This week, we take a deep dive into THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Melanie and I were spoiled for choice in this What Went Right episode because, when you're dealing with a William Goldman story, pretty much everything is going right. Enjoy! -V. Acquire the power to write a bestselling story at storynerd.ca/courses For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast, we break down the new movies hitting theaters the weekend of January 30th, sorting through what's worth your time and what might be better left for streaming. New Releases Reviewed Send Help – A survival thriller that throws its characters into extreme circumstances and asks how far people will go to stay alive. The Secret Agent – Espionage, intrigue, and moral gray areas collide in this tense international thriller. Sentimental Value – A quieter, more emotional release that leans into relationships, memory, and what we choose to hold onto. We also look ahead to Best in Show, with plans to revisit (or experience again) Christopher Guest's endlessly quotable mockumentary classic. Any excuse to talk about one of the greatest ensemble comedies ever made—and to celebrate the legendary Catherine O'Hara—is a good one. As always, expect honest takes, a little chaos, and absolutely no consensus. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram: @criticspod Patreon: Support Us Merch: TeePublic Store YouTube: Watch Us Check out Jeff's Art at Jeff Lassiter Art. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe—it really helps the show.

Cathy and Todd discuss Best in Show to honor Catherine O'Hara and dive into America's Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show in Philadelphia, where nothing “big” happens and that is exactly the joke. They examine Christopher Guest's mockumentary style, made without a traditional script, in which an ensemble performs identity inside a highly rule-bound world. They move through their typical categories and share plenty of their favorite clips as they explore how the film, released in 2000 before reality TV normalized confessionals, predicted The Office and Parks and Recreation. Cathy and Todd connect the movie to modern life, where we curate versions of ourselves at school, work, in parenting spaces, and on social media, and reflect on what this means for girls who are trained to perform likability, calm, and competence. Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Join Team Zen Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. David Serrano- Certified Financial Planner- 815-370-3780 MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World Find everything ZPR on our Resources Page Guys- Complete a MenLiving Connect profile

This past week was full of new hires, transfer portal juggling and some questionable goverment arrests of notable journalists.  We cover who we think will win the superbowl, what the new coaching landscape looks like in 2026, and Matt tells you how he really feels about Robert Kraft.  The Portal shuffle is upon us with a free agency style for 18-22 year olds, and  Unlimited transfers... what could go wrong? The great American pastime is almost upon us and we could not be more thrilled, 10 days until Pitchers and Catchters Report, spring training is back!  We finally made it through January and ALL it threw at us, including this past week the arrest of two notbale journalists covering and reporting on a news story in Minnesota church.  We have crossed into open use of federal power against reporters, and this futher indicates trying to erode 1st ammendment rights.  A lot of americans participated in the National Economic Blackout on Jan 30. 2026.No work, No School, No shopping. To encourage the withdrwal of ice agents. Thousands of people participated and showed up in sub zero temps.  Other ways you can participate is the Resist & Unsubscibe movement, the tech industry will respond when you effect their bottom line.  The Goverment is in an offical shutdown, after the Senate removed the funding for DHS, from the approparations bill, it was a bipartisan effort, the DHS will be funded at it's current level for the next two weeks and then that department will not be funded until a new reduced amount passes the house. This should come up for a vote quickly, although Johnson might delay and bring it with his very very narrow majoity.  If the down ballot elections are any indication it looks like that majority will vanish at the midterm, or possibly before with speical elections in California and Georgia.    Catherine O'Hara- died suddenly at the age of 71, she was a huge talent, starting on SCTV and most well known as the mother in Home Alone and as stand out star in Christopher Guest films like, Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and  A Mighty Wind. In more recent years she gave us the wonderful Moria Rose on Schitt's Creek. Her sublte physical comedy and unique ability to create memoriable characters allowed us all to enjoy her genius in every role she played.     

This week, we wrap up a month long look at our favorite Rob Reiner films with 1987's The Princess Bride. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Wallace Shawn, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Peter Falk and Fred Savage the film was adapted by William Goldman based on his novel of the same name. It tells the tale of a farmhand named Westley who, after becoming a swashbuckling pirate, is accompanied by companions befriended along the way who helps him in rescuing his true love...the Princess Buttercup from the treacherous Prince Humperdinck! Listen in and find out what we all thought of it.  

On January 30, 2026, Catherine O'Hara — the singular comedic force whose fearless character work helped redefine modern comedy — died at the age of 71. A performer of extraordinary precision and range, O'Hara built a career not on punchlines but on total commitment, transforming eccentricity into emotional truth. From her groundbreaking work on SCTV to her unforgettable turns as the frantic matriarch in Home Alone, the pretentious Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice, and the impeccably unhinged Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek, O'Hara shaped generations of comedy with intelligence, restraint, and daring specificity. Across film, television, and improvisational mockumentaries with Christopher Guest, she proved that the funniest performances often come from taking characters completely seriously — leaving behind a legacy as influential as it is beloved. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Michele Cobb joins host Jo Reed to dig into audiobooks built on backstory, beginning with Expert Witness, where Gabra Zackman delivers Anne Wolbert Burgess' account of trauma, justice, and the evolution of expert testimony with clarity and restraint. Next, they turn to A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever, a joyful, detail-packed oral history of the 1984 film Spinal Tap—an ensemble cast production led by Rob Reiner, where seemingly spontaneous commentary makes the audiobook the definitive way to experience the story. The episode closes with We Did OK, Kid, a reflective memoir in which Kenneth Branagh's elegant narration frames Anthony Hopkins's vulnerable reflections on craft, ambition, and a life shaped by performance. Together these audiobooks show how lived experience—whether in the courtroom, on a film set, or across a lifetime in acting—gains depth and resonance when shaped by a narrator who knows when to be restrained, playful, or quietly vulnerable. Audiobooks Discussed: Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance by Ann Wolbert Burgess with Steven Matthew Constantine, read by Gabra Zackman A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap, written and read by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer  We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir by Sir Anthony Hopkins, read by Kenneth Branagh with the author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a perfect movie to you? For us, the obvious answer is The Princess Bride. Of all the movies we haven't covered yet on PCY, this is most inconceivable omission. Well, here we go! Get out your swords, put on your six-fingered gloves, and fetch that pitcher; it's time talk about this Rob Reiner classic starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, Christopher Guest, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and others. As you wish...we always have our draft too. This time we're picking the best family-friendly movies to watch for all ages. No animated movies or Christmas movies allowed. Just regular family-friendly fare. Have fun storming the castle!If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on the iTunes/Apple Podcasts app or wherever you listen. Or better yet, tell a friend to listen!Follow us on your preferred social media:TwitterFacebookInstagram

Michael McKean talks about going from goofball to respected dramatic actor, how his high school drama teacher, NYU and Carnegie Mellon  pushed him into a lifetime of being a creative person, Christopher Guest being his roommate, the credibility gap, being a long haired hippie, how Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall got him on “laverne & shirley”, being a writer, Annette O'Toole being the perfect partner, always searching for the right performance, glenn gary glenn ross, how being in real rock groups like “the left bank” led to “spinal tap, and how being in a movie with Jack Nicholson and Ellen Barkin can go from elation to disaster.Bio: Michael John McKean is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, and musician. Over his career he has received a Grammy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. McKean started his career as Lenny Kosnowski in the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley from 1976 to 1983. He was briefly a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for its 19th and 20th seasons from 1994 to 1995, and played Gibby Fiske in HBO series Dream On (1990–1996). He has acted in films such as Used Cars (1980), Clue (1985), and The Big Picture (1989), the latter of which he also co-wrote. He is also known for having collaborated with Christopher Guest acting in his films such as This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). He co-wrote the song "A Mighty Wind" (for the Guest film A Mighty Wind), for which he won a Grammy Award, as well as "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" from the same film, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2019 for his role as Chuck McGill on the AMC series Better Call Saul (2015–2018; 2022). Since 2020, he has voiced Lou Pickles in Nickelodeon's Rugrats franchise. He has acted in shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep, Grace and Frankie, Breeders, and The Diplomat. On stage, McKean made his Broadway debut as Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray (2004). He took on dual roles portraying J. Edgar Hoover and Robert Byrd in the political epic play All the Way (2014). He has acted in Broadway plays such as the Tracy Letts play Superior Donuts (2009), the Gore Vidal revival The Best Man (2012), and the Lillian Hellman revival The Little Foxes (2017). To date, McKean is the twenty-second highest-earning game show contestant of all time, having accumulated $1,115,400 during his appearances on Celebrity

Michael McKean talks about going from goofball to respected dramatic actor, how his high school drama teacher, NYU and Carnegie Mellon  pushed him into a lifetime of being a creative person, Christopher Guest being his roommate, the credibility gap, being a long haired hippie, how Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall got him on “laverne & shirley”, being a writer, Annette O'Toole being the perfect partner, always searching for the right performance, glenn gary glenn ross, how being in real rock groups like “the left bank” led to “spinal tap, and how being in a movie with Jack Nicholson and Ellen Barkin can go from elation to disaster. Bio: Michael John McKean is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, composer, and musician. Over his career he has received a Grammy Award as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. McKean started his career as Lenny Kosnowski in the ABC sitcom Laverne & Shirley from 1976 to 1983. He was briefly a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for its 19th and 20th seasons from 1994 to 1995, and played Gibby Fiske in HBO series Dream On (1990–1996). He has acted in films such as Used Cars (1980), Clue (1985), and The Big Picture (1989), the latter of which he also co-wrote. He is also known for having collaborated with Christopher Guest acting in his films such as This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). He co-wrote the song "A Mighty Wind" (for the Guest film A Mighty Wind), for which he won a Grammy Award, as well as "A Kiss at the End of the Rainbow" from the same film, which was nominated for an Academy Award. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2019 for his role as Chuck McGill on the AMC series Better Call Saul (2015–2018; 2022). Since 2020, he has voiced Lou Pickles in Nickelodeon's Rugrats franchise. He has acted in shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Veep, Grace and Frankie, Breeders, and The Diplomat. On stage, McKean made his Broadway debut as Edna Turnblad in the musical Hairspray (2004). He took on dual roles portraying J. Edgar Hoover and Robert Byrd in the political epic play All the Way (2014). He has acted in Broadway plays such as the Tracy Letts play Superior Donuts (2009), the Gore Vidal revival The Best Man (2012), and the Lillian Hellman revival The Little Foxes (2017). To date, McKean is the twenty-second highest-earning game show contestant of all time, having accumulated $1,115,400 during his appearances on Celebrity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The always wonderful Jane Lynch joins the show to talk her Swinging Christmas Show, and all of her favorite behind the scenes details working with Christopher Guest. Plus, a special station announcement concerning the midday shift. (00:00:00) News & Sports(00:12:51) Entertainment Report(00:44:47) Stream of Conciousnessner(01:18:50) Bizarre File(01:26:45) Getting Sick in a Crowd(02:07:24) Station Announcement(02:29:48) Bizarre File(02:38:17) Jane Lynch, Hollywood Trash & Music News(03:12:52) Wrap UpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.