Podcast appearances and mentions of Maulik Pancholy

Jeff and Phil welcome back actor, activist and author Maulik Pancholy, co-writer and star of the scripted comedy podcast Murder at the Patel Motel. He talks about the real-life "Patel motel cartel" that inspired the audio drama's small town murder mystery milieu; blending the tried-and-true tropes of an Agatha Christie-style whodunnit with a gay, Indian American family comedic twist; the creative challenges of writing for an audio-only format; whether or not Maulik will ever get to attend the Met Gala; and of course, The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of making Murder at the Patel Motel.

"Whitney" is a semi-autobiographical comedy created by and starring Whitney Cummings that aired on NBC from 2011–2013. It follows Whitney, a photographer, and her live-in boyfriend, Alex (Chris D'Elia), as they navigate their three-year relationship without the intention of getting married. Critics were mixed in their reviews but many felt the show lacked originality. NBC decided to not renew the show for a third season due to its declining ratings and struggles to find a consistent audience. Will the S1E1 boys get behind this one? Listen as they deep dive the show's pilot episode. Starring: Whitney Cummings, Chris D'Elia, Rhea Seehorn, Zoe Lister-Jones, Dan O'Brien, Maulik Pancholy, Jane Kaczmarek, & Loni Love www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about perfect pairs, and what happens if and when they split up.  A friendship unravels in “Mrs. Carrington and Mrs. Crane,” by Dorothy Parker, performed by Mia Dillon and Rita Wolf.Writer Toure feels that there ought to be a corresponding ritual to marriage and commitment celebrations, and has created “The Breakup Ceremony,” performed by Maulik Pancholy.  And in “Twins,” by Philip Graham, siblings rediscover one another.  It's performed by Michael Tucker.

Host Meg Wolitzer presents stories that were presented as part of an evening with the writer Judy Blume that explored the issues around book banning, and featured works by two authors whose works have been banned. (Blume's works have also frequently been banned.). First, Xu Mason's witty “Finally a Book that Cannot be Banned,” imagines what it would take to write a work that could escape all censure.  It's read by Troy Iwata.  Celebrated children's author Roald Dahl cooks up the perfect murder in “Lamb to the Slaughter,” read by Catherine O'Hara. And David Sedaris recounts a challenging encounter with a young man in “Bruised,” read by Maulik Pancholy.  Some of Blume's onstage remarks are included. 

Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about objects of love, and feelings that can't be returned, for very different reasons. In “A Love Letter” by Greg Ames, a boy falls head over heels in a crosswalk. Actor and Young Adult author Maulik Pancholy really captures teen ardor and angst in his reading. And in Kali Fajardo-Anstine's “Sugar Babies,” another teenager learns about adult responsibility from an everyday pantry staple. The reader is Sonia Manzano.

30 Rock is a sitcom created by Tina Fey that aired on NBC from 2006-2013. Set behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy show. The series follows Liz Lemon (played by Tina Fey), the head writer of “TGS,” as she navigates the challenges of managing an eccentric cast and crew. This includes dealing with her arrogant boss, Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), and the unpredictable star Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) and a host of other quirky characters. “30 Rock” is known for its clever satire of the television industry and corporate culture. The show received critical acclaim, winning several major awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. Does this former pillar of NBC's Thursday Night Lineup hold up over a decade after the show's finale? Listen as the S1E1 boys deep dive the pilot episode and find out. Starring: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander. Katrina Bowden, Lonny Ross, Keith Powell, Maulik Pancholy, Rachel Dratch, & Alec Baldwin www.S1E1POD.com MERCH Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1Pod

Mansfield police target gun violence with successful ‘Saturation Detail': https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/06/17/mansfield-police-target-gun-violence-with-successful-saturation-operation/ Today - Over the weekend, more than 50 area law enforcement officers, led by the Mansfield Police Department Community Action Team, successfully carried out a "Saturation Detail." Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A school voucher proposal is headed to a floor vote in the state Senate. Republican state lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, in a counterproposal to Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro's budget plan. Nearly two weeks after an arrest warrant for Democratic state Representative Kevin Boyle of Philadelphia was revoked, House Republicans are calling on the state Attorney General to investigate Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. A Lebanon County man faces 11 years in prison for his  role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.   A Cumberland Valley School board member has stepped down -- in the wake of the district's handling of a scheduled appearance by actor and children's book author  Maulik Pancholy. The Dauphin County Clerk of Courts is facing a crackdown by the president judge, and must meet specific deadlines to address deficiencies and a backlog of documents waiting to be processed. Authorities are looking for the person who shoved fishing hooks into dog treats and left them along the Appalachian Trail in southeastern Pennsylvania.  Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hilarious writer Rheeqrheeq Chainey joins us to talk about, well, mostly the older white women we're all obsessed with. But first, we dive into the PA school board's controversial cancellation of an anti-bullying speech by 30 Rock actor Maulik Pancholy. And finally, we discuss the "Gay Art of Fast Walking." Easter egg: Brent was sick while recording and by the end he sounds like death and is high from NyQuil!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Queer News podcast Anna DeShawn reports on some good political news; Republican extremists in Kentucky fail and Kansas governor stands with trans kids. A school board in Pennsylvania tried it but the community fought back. In culture and entertainment, Sophia Bush comes out, Curve dropped its 2024 lesbian power list, Candice Parker made a big announcement & my number one lesbian visibility moment of the week is coming out of South Carolina. Let's go!   00:00 - Welcome to the Queer News podcast  1:04 - Leave a Queer News Tip, Email info at e3radio.fm or leave a message here https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502  1:14 - Join the QCrew, https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66  1:56 - Queer News headlines 2:46 - Republican extremists in Kentucky fail  5:30 - Kansas governor stands with trans kids 7:28 - A school board in Pennsylvania tried it but the community fought back to bring in Maulik Pancholy to speak 10:48 - Listen & follow the Second Sunday podcast, https://secondsundaypod.com  12:38 - Sophia Bush comes out 14:01 - Curve dropped its 2024 lesbian power list 15:42 - Candice Parker made a big announcement 18:01 - My number one lesbian visibility moment of the week is coming out of South Carolina and it features MiLaysia Fulwiley and Jameesia Ford 23:05 - Anna's Got a Word

Ali Velshi is joined by Judge J. Michael Luttig, Fmr. Federal Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Barbara McQuade, Fmr. U.S. Attorney for Michigan, State Rep. Gloria Johnson, (D) Tennessee, State Rep. Justin Jones, (D) Tennessee, Doug Jones, (D) Fmr. U.S. Senator for Alabama, Nicholas Kristof, Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist at the New York Times, Maulik Pancholy, Author of “The Best At It”, and Nate Hegyi, Host of ‘Outside in Radio' podcast.

The Cumberland Valley school board has reversed a controversial decision and reinstated an anti-bullying talk with actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy. Election administrators are touting this week's primary as a success in terms of the process.  Both presidential candidates are dealing with a significant number of votes cast for candidates who already dropped out of the race.   Democracy is front in center in the race for the 10th Congressional seat, held by Republican Scott Perry. My colleague Jordan Wilkie has asked each candidate what their messaging on democracy is. Today, he reports on Perry, who will face Democrat Janelle Stelson in November.     Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a few instances tomorrow, voters will be asked to cast provisional ballots. They  are backstops to ensure people have the opportunity to vote even when there's confusion or something goes wrong. The issue of  democracy is front in center in the race for the 10th Congressional seat, held by Republican Scott Perry. WITF has asked each candidate, including Perry, what their messaging on democracy is. Today, hear from Democrat Shamaine Daniels. The state House is sending two bills to the Senate that deal with transparency around dark money and campaign finance. A Texas-based company is embarking on nearly $3 million in projects to improve broadband in southern Lancaster County. Conversations with kids, about race and racism, can be difficult for parents. That's why the University of Pittsburgh is launching a new six-week program to guide parents through those conversations, and build a network of support. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Cumberland County school district has canceled an upcoming appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy. The move came  after district leaders cited concerns about what they described as his activism and “lifestyle.” All Pennsylvania standardized tests - including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment and Keystone Exams - will move online by 2026. Sandwiched between the uncontested presidential primary and scattered local races Tuesday are several statewide races that are contested within the Democratic and Republican parties. Democracy is a key issue that's front and center in the race for the 10th Congressional seat, held by Republican Scott Perry. WITF's Jordan Wilkie has asked each candidate, including Perry, what their messaging on democracy is. Today, he reports on Democrat Janelle Stelson. More Pennsylvania-based health insurance companies are pledging to cover the full cost of the first daily birth control pill approved for over-the-counter sale. A police officer in Reading has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a deadly shooting.  State House Democrats are proposing a process to determine if state representatives are “incapacitated” and to sanction or expel them.  The Sheetz convenience store chain has been hit with a lawsuit by federal officials who allege the company discriminated against minority job applicants.  Uri Berliner is a now former NPR business editor who wrote an opinion column recently in which he criticized the organization for having a “progressive” world view that often ignores other voices and that damages NPR's credibility. He has resigned since it was published Scott Blanchard, WITF's director of journalism, wrote in our weekly email newsletter The Purple Buck about how Berliner's views may reflect on WITF and the challenges of doing credible journalism. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now wait a minute. We've been trying to get this guy on the show for, literally, years. He's a very dear friend of many of us on the Ask Ronna staff, and now he's finally here! It's Barack Obama's best friend (we assume) Maulik Pancholy!  You know Maulik from TV shows like 30 ROCK, WHITNEY, PHINEAS AND FERB, and a million others, but he's also a very accomplished author! His books THE BEST AT IT and NIKHIL OUT LOUD are out now. And, if that wasn't enough, in 2014 he was named to President Obama's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and has since helped create the anti-bullying non-profit ACT TO CHANGE. Maulik joins us to give advice on a throuple dilemma and dealing with an ex who's moved on to date a major Hollywood nepo baby. Our new Patreon tiers have launched! And we're celebrating in a BIG way: ANYONE who's a member of our Patreon for the month of March at ANY tier will be getting FULL access to the top tier. This month only, for as little as $5, you'll get all the Patreon episodes (audio and video), our Oscars special with Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary of Variety, our Oscars wrap-up bonus episode, our incredible newsletter that's like a little mini Ronnukah every month, full access to the back catalog, and every upcoming Free Feed episode, including this one, ad free. It's a Carriage House extravaganza! If you're not a Patreon member yet, there's literally never been a better time to come check it out! patreon.com/askronna Spring is coming! Build the best bar in the neighborhood with a collection of incredible, unique, highly curated cocktails from AR Social Club! Join before April 1 for an invite to the April Kiki! arsocialclub.com Sponsors: Going eco has never been easier. Blueland gives you access to revolutionary, refillable home essentials that eliminate single-use plastic. Go to blueland.com/ronna for 15% off your first order! Tired of inflated grocery prices? Save with Thrive Market! They've got thousands of the highest-quality organic and sustainable products. Go to thrivemarket.com/ronna for 30% off your first order and a free $60 gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune in as Karyn Cooper (Chick-Lit) makes her second appearance on 2CC for a review and recap of 27 Dresses, the 2008 Katherine Heigl/James Marsden rom-com. The numerous connections that can be made between this movie and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, the antiquated nature of old ringtones, and Jane's eclectic collection of bridesmaid dresses comprise just a few of the topics that are getting coverage this week. Directed by Anne Fletcher, 27 Dresses stars Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Åkerman, Judy Greer, Edward Burns, Melora Hardin, Brian Kerwin, Maulik Pancholy, David Castro, Krysten Ritter, and Peyton List. Spoilers start at 18:25 Here's how you can support the SAG-AFTRA strike (yay, the WGA got their fair deal!): https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ Good Word: • Karyn: Netflix's Wednesday • Arthur: The Last Supper and Inglourious Basterds Reach out at email2centscritic@yahoo.com if you want to recommend things to watch and read, share anecdotes, or just say hello! Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes or any of your preferred podcasting platforms! Follow Arthur on Twitter, Goodpods, StoryGraph, Letterboxd, and TikTok: @arthur_ant18 Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram: @two_centscritic Follow Arthur on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144101970-arthur-howell --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arthur746/message

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi talks with Maulik Pancholy, whose book, "The Best At It," landed on banned book lists for examining the mental and sexual health of middle schoolers. 

Ali Velshi is joined by Barbara McQuade, Fmr. U.S. Attorney in Michigan, Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett, (D) U.S. Virgin Islands, Lynsey Barron, Fmr. Asst. U.S. Attorney in Northern District of GA, Frank Luntz, Political Strategist & Pollster, A. Scott Bolden, White Collar Criminal Defense Attorney, Lisa Rubin, MSNBC Legal Analyst, Noga Tarnopolsky, Independent Journalist, Tess Bridgeman, Co-Editor-in-Chief at Just Security, and Maulik Pancholy, Author of ‘The Best At It'

Meg Wolitzer hands off to guest host Maulik Pancholy, who presents three stories about workers and the workplace—and "the daily grind."  In a John Cheever classic, “Bayonne,” a busy waitress defends her territory.  The reader is Mary Kay Place.  The always succinct Lydia Davis gives us “Alvin the Typesetter,” in which a bohemian artist battles job conformity.  The late David Rakoff performs.   And in “OBF, Inc." by Bernice L. McFadden, an interviewee at a hip start-up learns about a secret organization that sells cultural capital.  It's performed by Teagle F. Bougere.

Actor and author Maulik Pancholy joins Greta this week to talk about being a Mathlete and having barracuda mouth braces, which you know go hand in hand! He gives some shout-outs to mentors he had along the way and the wholesome pranks he'd pull on classmates with his friends. From struggling with perfectionism to drinking beers at the Jersey Shore, Maulik got the full high school experience! He was even written an original character part to play in Oklahoma... THAT'S star quality. Plus, a Classmates Corner where we are naming names! Listen to Maulik on the new scripted kid's podcast, PEEPKINS. You can buy his books THE BEST AT IT and NIKHIL OUT LOUD wherever you buy books! For tickets to see Greta live, visit www.gretatitelman.com/shows    Watch this, and all episodes of Senior Superlatives with Greta Titelman, here.   Follow Greta:Twitter: @gertie_birdInstagram: @gertiebirdTikTok: @gertie_birdFollow The Show:Instagram: @seniorsuperlativespod Follow Maulik:Instagram: @maulikpancholy Like the show? Rate Senior Superlatives on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Greta. Advertise on Senior Superlatives via Gumball.fmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories about objects of love, and feelings that can't be returned, for very different reasons. In “A Love Letter,” by Greg Ames, a boy falls head over heels in a crosswalk.  Actor and YA author Maulik Pancholy really captures teen ardor and angst in his reading. And in Kali Fajardo-Anstine's “Sugar Babies,” another teenager learns about adult responsibility from an everyday pantry staple.   The reader is Sonia Manzano, best known for her role on Sesame Street. 

Noah persuades Hatch to appear with him on his favorite radio show, Reckon the Word, and Noah is convinced they can win. Hatch isn't. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

For the first time in one hundred years, Bailey's Comet will appear over Coopmore Ridge. And there's no better place for Noah and Hatch to see it than from the top of Baron's new monument, Tower von Torious, if everyone can make it to the top in one piece. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

The play is the thing when Coopmore Ridge recreates the historical events of the Sunny Valley Flood. Unfortunately, Noah's desire for artistic integrity throws the entire production into disarray. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Hatch's hero, Tony A-Jax of Mars, comes to town, but her grand expectations collapse when she meets the real thing. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

For the first time in one hundred years, Bailey's Comet will appear over Coopmore Ridge. And there's no better place for Noah and Hatch to see it than from the top of Baron's new monument, Tower von Torious, if everyone can make it to the top in one piece. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

A mysterious jacket changes Noah into a cooler version of himself just in time for his speech at the annual Coopmore Ridge Well Day celebrations. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Beloved radio host, Jackson Stiles, is fired from KOOPP Radio Network. It's up to Noah and Hatch to make things right or risk losing their love of radio forever. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Noah persuades Hatch to appear with him on his favorite radio show, Reckon the Word, and Noah is convinced they can win. Hatch isn't. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Greedy land baron, Baron von Torious, has plans to replace a beloved playground with a Lima bean factory unless Noah and Hatch can put a stop to it... Or learn to love Lima beans. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

The friendship of Noah and Hatch is put to the test during a trip into the Grimm Wood and a chance encounter with a feral hermit named Beauregard. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Hatch's hero, Tony A-Jax of Mars, comes to town, but her grand expectations collapse when she meets the real thing. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Hatch challenges the skies and Noah's fear of being airborne with her new contraption, The Fly-Cycle. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

The play is the thing when Coopmore Ridge recreates the historical events of the Sunny Valley Flood. Unfortunately, Noah's desire for artistic integrity throws the entire production into disarray. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

A mysterious jacket changes Noah into a cooler version of himself just in time for his speech at the annual Coopmore Ridge Well Day celebrations. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Beloved radio host, Jackson Stiles, is fired from KOOPP Radio Network. It's up to Noah and Hatch to make things right or risk losing their love of radio forever. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

The friendship of Noah and Hatch is put to the test during a trip into the Grimm Wood and a chance encounter with a feral hermit named Beauregard. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids story podcast. With original songs this show is perfect for screen-free listening for the whole family — just in time for the holidays. In the quaint, midwestern-esque town of Coopmore Ridge live an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl, Gallus Gallus-McDigitus Domesticus, otherwise known as Peepkins!   Join eccentric, antenna wearing Commander Hatch (ANNA FARIS) along with her fearful but determined best friend Noah (MAULIK PANCHOLY) as they go on adventures and lift the town's spirits all while trying to melt the icy heart of the menacing villain Baron Von Torius (DIEDRICH BADER). While they may be small, their emotions are big and ideas must be heard.  ~~ Follow and listen to The Peepkins wherever you're listening now! New Episodes Every Tuesday starting, November 22, 2022.

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids story podcast. With original songs this show is perfect for screen-free listening for the whole family — just in time for the holidays. In the quaint, midwestern-esque town of Coopmore Ridge live an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl, Gallus Gallus-McDigitus Domesticus, otherwise known as Peepkins!   Join eccentric, antenna wearing Commander Hatch (ANNA FARIS) along with her fearful but determined best friend Noah (MAULIK PANCHOLY) as they go on adventures and lift the town's spirits all while trying to melt the icy heart of the menacing villain Baron Von Torius (DIEDRICH BADER). While they may be small, their emotions are big and ideas must be heard.  ~~ Follow and listen to The Peepkins wherever you're listening now! New Episodes Every Tuesday starting, November 22, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Circus is no longer coming to Coopmore Ridge and a gloom has taken over the town. Now, it's up to Noah and Hatch to lift the town's spirits, whether they like it or not. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Hatch challenges the skies and Noah's fear of being airborne with her new contraption, The Fly-Cycle. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Greedy land baron, Baron von Torious, has plans to replace a beloved playground with a Lima bean factory unless Noah and Hatch can put a stop to it... Or learn to love Lima beans. ~~ From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction such as Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.  ~~ Visit https://qcodemedia.com/the-peepkins for a photo gallery of scenes and characters from The Peepkins! ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more. Follow us: On Instagram @QCODEMedia On Twitter @QCODEMedia

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids story podcast. With original songs this show is perfect for screen-free listening for the whole family — just in time for the holidays. In the quaint, midwestern-esque town of Coopmore Ridge live an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl, Gallus Gallus-McDigitus Domesticus, otherwise known as Peepkins!   Join eccentric, antenna wearing Commander Hatch (ANNA FARIS) along with her fearful but determined best friend Noah (MAULIK PANCHOLY) as they go on adventures and lift the town's spirits all while trying to melt the icy heart of the menacing villain Baron Von Torius (DIEDRICH BADER). While they may be small, their emotions are big and ideas must be heard.  ~~ Follow and listen to The Peepkins wherever you're listening now! New Episodes Every Tuesday starting, November 22, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids story podcast. With original songs this show is perfect for screen-free listening for the whole family — just in time for the holidays. In the quaint, midwestern-esque town of Coopmore Ridge live an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl, Gallus Gallus-McDigitus Domesticus, otherwise known as Peepkins! Join eccentric, antenna wearing Commander Hatch (ANNA FARIS) along with her fearful but determined best friend Noah (MAULIK PANCHOLY) as they go on adventures and lift the town's spirits all while trying to melt the icy heart of the menacing villain Baron Von Torius (DIEDRICH BADER). While they may be small, their emotions are big and ideas must be heard.  ~~ Follow and listen to The Peepkins wherever you're listening now! New Episodes Every Tuesday starting, November 22, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff and Phil welcome back award-winning actor and writer Maulik Pancholy, who talks about his latest middle grade novel NIKHIL OUT LOUD, a sweet coming-of-age story about a gay Indian American teen. He talks about the anti-gay backlash he received for his first book THE BEST AT IT that inspired this new novel, what it's like to get your book banned by school districts, and the important question at the center of all this controversy that nobody seems to be asking: who's listening to the kids?

Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids story podcast. With original songs this show is perfect for screen-free listening for the whole family — just in time for the holidays. In the quaint, midwestern-esque town of Coopmore Ridge live an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl, Gallus Gallus-McDigitus Domesticus, otherwise known as Peepkins! Join eccentric, antenna wearing Commander Hatch (ANNA FARIS) along with her fearful but determined best friend Noah (MAULIK PANCHOLY) as they go on adventures and lift the town's spirits all while trying to melt the icy heart of the menacing villain Baron Von Torius (DIEDRICH BADER). While they may be small, their emotions are big and ideas must be heard.  ~~ From QCODE, the makers Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus. ~~ Produced by QCODE and Next 5 Miles Productions. Executive Produced by Anna Faris, Michael Barrett, Stuart Jenkins, and Jeremy K. Bullis. Created and Written by Stuart Jenkins and Jeremy K. Bullis. Based on the artwork of Jeremy K. Bullis. Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh. Starring Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, Diedrich Bader, Adrian Pasdar, and more.

This week, I'm excited to share an interview with author, actor, and activist Maulik Pancholy. Pancholy's debut middle grade novel, The Best At It, was a Stonewall Honor Award winner and is in development for television at HBO Max. His second novel, Nikhil Out Loud is available now and is a Junior Library Guild gold selection.

Today, on Hook of a Book, I review The Best at It, by Maulik Pancholy! This is an excellent book that entertained me for days. Email me: hookofabookpodcast@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ellie-mano/message

In this modern interpretation of the Jane Austen classic, Bennet, a 30-something, non-committal gay man struggles to find belonging when his chosen family suddenly begins coupling up and settling down. Gay Pride & Prejudice, created, written, and directed by Zackary Grady. Starring Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Blake Lee, Sherry Cola, Vella Lovell, Javier Munoz, Rhys Nicholson, Maulik Pancholy, Ronald Peet, Matthew Risch, Marisol Sacramento, and Rosie O'Donnell.  To hear the rest of the story, you can find Gay Pride & Prejudice here on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this classic Indian tale, Maulik Pancholy (Phineas and Ferb, Sanjay and Craig) plays a wonderfully wise adviser who finds an ingenious way to bring the truth to light.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two favorite stories from our archives about childhood dreams and desires.  In “The Mathematician.” by Daniel Kehlmann, a mature genius is trapped in a child's body.  It's performed by BD Wong.   In Randall Kenan's “Hobbits and Hobgoblins,” performed by Jeffrey Wright, a child living in a raucous household escapes into a dream world in which his house is filled with fabulous creatures.  Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two stories in which social outliers strive for love. “Tandolfo the Great,” by Richard Bausch, is read by Michael Ian Black.  And Lance Reddick reads “A Tree, A Rock, a Cloud” by American master Carson McCullers. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents works that reflect on the diversity and excellence of Riverhead Books, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2018.    The program features “Flower Hunters,” by Lauren Groff, performed by Maria Dizzia, and “Buck Boy,” by James McBride, performed by Teagle Bougere, as well as special commissions from Aja Gabel (“Alarm”) and R.O. Kwon (“Tempo”) both performed by Hettienne Park.    Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Schmee introduces Riker to Weeds (Showtime/Hulu), with just the pilot episode, "You Can't Miss The Bear." We discuss how effectively the first episode established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents three stories about workers and the workplace—and "the daily grind."  In a John Cheever classic, “Bayonne,” a busy waitress defends her territory.  The reader is Mary Kay Place.  The always succinct Lydia Davis gives us “Alvin the Typesetter,” in which a bohemian artist battles job conformity.  The late David Rakoff performs.   And in “OBF, Inc." by Bernice L. McFadden, an interviewee at a hip start-up learns about a secret organization that sells cultural capital.  It's performed by Teagle F. Bougere. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade and the start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious. His grandfather Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you're really good at. And become the BEST at it. Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul's brain. But what if he discovers he isn't the best at anything? This title is intended for tweens and is suitable for most audiences. Recorded with permission of HarperCollins. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.

This episode is a DOOZY! Our guest this week is the WONDERFUL Maulik Pancholy. Maulik is an award winning actor, author, and activist – if you look up the word “multi-hyphenate” in the dictionary, you'll see his picture. His career has spanned hit TV shows like "30 Rock" and "Weeds," animated favorites like "Phineas & Ferb," Broadway productions like the Tony nominated "Grand Horizons" and several films. His debut novel "The Best At It" was named a Stonewall Honor Book, a Junior Library Guild Selection, and a Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books. PLUS Maulik co-founded Act To Change, an anti-bullying non-profit which has done incredible work addressing the rise in anti-Asian violence and hate after COVID-19. Honestly, we can't think of a better person to interview and celebrate. Maulik is an inspiring actor/author/activist who shows us we have more in common with each other than we think.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents three stories about curious courtships. First, does the perfect date night include zombies? Tony Hale reads “First Person Shooter,” by Charles Yu. A president’s wife is the ideal luggage item, until she develops a mind of her own in a vintage tale by Whitfield Cook. “The Portable Mrs. Tillson,” is performed by Laura Grey and Jordan Klepper. The show concludes with another period gem--“Gertrude the Governess: or, Simple Seventeen,” by Stephen Leacock, performed by Sonia Manzano. This pastiche of Victorian melodrama has everything. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE. ARE. BACK. BABY! The Chaat Room is back for an incredible Season 2! For those who are new to our podcast: The Chaat Room is dedicated to interviewing brown professionals in the entertainment industries. We talk to people in front and behind the camera of your favorites shows and movies, as well as authors, musicians, and all of the careers that help create the arts content you consume every day. Our focus is to provide a spotlight for amazing filmmakers and creators, as well as stories of how they made their way through the industry. This season features Oscar-nominated songwriter Savan Kotecha, late night comedy writer Nelu Handa, award winning playwright Rehana Lew Mirza, television and media executive Roma Khanna, episodic director and editor Kabir Akhtar, novelist and actor Maulik Pancholy, and the Woke Desi girls just to name a few! We hope you all enjoy!

Guest host Robert Sean Leonard presents stories about transgression, misunderstandings, and betrayal. “Initials Etched on a Dining Room Table Lockeport Nova Scotia” call up a host of memories in this story by Peter Orner, performed by Maulik Pancholy. A chef down on his luck gets a new start in “Ollie’s Back,” by Lynn Sloan, performed by Nate Corddry. And parents disagree about the raising of a lively daughter, in “Light,” by Lesley Nneka Arimah, performed by Crystal Dickinson. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two stories about families. In Heather Monley’s “Paddle to Canada,” a risky family boating trip becomes contested history. Jenna Ushkowitz is the reader.  And Jamel Brinkley’s “A Family” shows people coming together in unexpected ways after a loss. Brandon J. Dirden performs this Best American Short Stories 2019 selection.   Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two selections from the 2018 Best American Short Stories anthology, with comments by guest editor, Roxane Gay.  In “Suburbia,” by Amy Silverberg, a young girl leaves home for the first time, and both she, and it, are transformed.   The reader is Martha Plimpton.   “Everything is Far from Here,” by Cristina Henriquez, goes to the heart of the country’s immigration crisis with an affecting portrait of a migrant mother and her son.  It’s performed by Zabryna Guevara. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Story Pirates meet an excitable isopod (Maulik Pancholy) who curates a very unique underwater museum. Featuring two new stories: “I’m Toast, Man,” a Johnny Cash-style song about one piece of bread’s miraculous transformation, written by Sam, a 6 year old from New York, and “The Adventures of Harold Jordan,” a story about a celebrity’s hubristic foray into television, written by a 9 year old from Iowa named Phoebe. For more from the Story Pirates, visit storypirates.com/news

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents four tales with unexpected twists and turns.  We begin with his reading of “Riding Solo,” Simon Rich’s re-telling of the Paul Revere legend.  An Italian holiday offers revelations to a group of tourists in Laura van den Berg’s “The Cult of Mary,” performed by Colby Minifie; Philip K. Dick’s “The Eyes Have It,” has a joke at the expense of a literal-minded reader; Paul Giamatti performs.  And two masters meet in Carmen de Lavallade’s reading of Alice Walker’s mother-daughter(s) story “Everyday Use.” Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our story today addresses, or should I say undresses - why snacking on your underwear might not be all that’s promised on the box. In this hilarious story written by Tony Tulathimutte, the narrator, played by actor Maulik Pancholy, is taking on the edible underpants industry. Later host Aparna Nancherla talks to the author about the inspiration for his story. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two stories in which young protagonists have their lives altered by acts of perception.  A ten-year old girl takes a care-free walk in the woods in Alice Walker’s  “The Flowers,” but the blossoms she finds conceal something darker.  The reader is Crystal Dickinson.  Ethan Canin’s “Star Food,” read by David Strathairn, is a coming-of-age story involving a boy at the edge of manhood, his parents, the family store--and the cosmos.  Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two stories in which unexpected encounters and visitations result in new love.  In Ana Menéndez’s “Story of a Parrot,” a colorful bird revives a grey marriage.  The reader is Jacqueline Kim.  Russian Nobel Laureate Ivan Bunin penned a delicate story of an unexpected romance between a man with a wound in his soul and a waitress.  “In Paris” is read by the late Rene Auberjonois. Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join the Studio City Podcast People as they interview award-winning author Maulik Pancholy about his book The Best At It and about being an author, actor, and activist.

I talk with inspiring advocate, actor, and author Maulik Pancholy about the anti bullying organization Act to Change. Chef Kristen Kish is the winner of Bravo's Top Chef Season 10, where she stood out for both her exceptional cooking and for her compelling story. {Maulik 0:00 : Kristen 24:00}

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents two works about how we look at things.  An independent woman, an IRS auditor, and a dog share a moment—and a poem--in “Yancey,” by Ann Beattie, read by Mia Dillon.  In “The Mappist,” by Barry Lopez, a geographer is on the trail of a mysterious map maker.  Joe Spano reads. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Guest host Jane Curtin presents two stories about marriage.  A theatrical union is subtly tested in Bruce Jay Friedman’s “Any Number of Little Old Ladies,” performed by Blythe Danner and Maulik Pancholy.  And love is stretched thin, but rebounds, in Roxana Robinson’s “In Naples,” read by Betty Buckley.

Maulik Pancholy! Our Baljeet Phineas and Ferb interview is up! Face actor & Baljeet voice actor Maulik Pancholy is Buford, Phineas and Ferb’s top nerd. We met Maulik & huge Disney Composer Danny Jacob at the Phineas and Ferb: Across the Second Dimension premiere. Since we’ve learned that Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe won’t be arriving until the end of August (think of it like the 104th day of summer vacation) we have even more unseen interviews and behind the seen Phineas and Ferb fun to share with you! So you might recognize Maulik Pancholy from a few other shows too… 30 Rock The Good Fight Elementary The Good Life The Comeback The Sopranos Dynasty and more. Yeah…there are some kinda huge-major shows there but to Piper…at 11 (OK and now) his role as Baljeet on Phineas and Ferb is what landed Maulik in PIper’s personal Hall of Fame! Now if we only knew the extent of Danny Jacob’s influence on Disney Channel music back at the time! Danny composed the score for Phineas and Ferb of course! He even sings some of the songs. BUT… Danny Jacob also co-produced the music on Sofia the First and wrote the theme songs for Lilo & Stitch: The Series The Emperor's New School Kim Possible and Sonny With A Chance (one of my all-time-favorite Disney Channel shows). “You’re not gonna believe this!” SO on top of everything else we’ve got behind the scenes from the premiere and BTS cameos here! Watch closely through the end!

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents a show about the past, the future, and how time flies.  A young actor recalls critical moments in her childhood in Elizabeth Strout’s “Snow Blind,” read by Melora Hardin.  Old schoolmates almost hook up in Joyce Carol Oates’ “August Evening,” read by Sonia Manzano.   In our final story, a lifetime goes by in “Half a Day,” by Naguib Mahfooz, read by Bruce Altman.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents stories, essays, and poems, and speeches celebrating America’s diversity and wealth of stories, at a time when we need to know we are together, even when we are apart.  An aging father ponders his life in Elizabeth Strout’s “The Walk,” read by Ellen Burstyn.  The whole country’s talking in Susan Minot’s “Listen,” read by Jennifer Ikeda and Khris Lewin.  Julia Alvarez faces prejudice and finds her voice in “Speak! Speak!” read by Selenis Leyva, and Henry Louis Gates introduces works by 19th-century African-American women writers.  

Maulik Pancholy (@MaulikPancholy) actor, author, activist, and co-founder of Act to Change, joins the podcast to talk with Kevin about his anti-bullying activism work, the origin and mission of Act to Change, and the organization’s...

Dennis chats via Skype with author, actor and activist Maulik Pancholy about his debut novel The Best at It, which tells the story of Rahul Kapoor, an Indian-American sixth grader in suburban Indiana who sets out to become the best at something. He talks about where the idea to write the book came from, the bidding war that erupted when the book went to publishers, the parameters he faced when it comes to talking about LGBT issues in books for young people and getting emotional while recording the audio book. He also talks about his whirlwind national book tour, the kids who would open up to him when he visited their schools and sparking an anti-gay backlash at one school in Ohio. Other topics include: serving on President Obama's Advisory Commission on Asian-American and Pacific Islanders, his favorite memories of 30 Rock, living in LA right after college, getting engaged at the Taj Mahal and going to Russia with his high school math team. www.maulikpancholy.com 

Maulik Pancholy (Sanjay and Craig, 30 Rock) and Chris have a Sanjay and Craig reunion! They talk about how much fun it was to do the voices on Sanjay and Craig, the crazy storylines of the show and how Maulik fell into comedy. Maulik also talks about how important it is to have characters all kids can relate to, what inspired him to write his book The Best At It and what speaking to kids about his book and differences has taught him!

On this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I am chatting with television producer, director & screenwriter Stan Zimmerman. We will be talking about writing for TV hits like The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, & Roseanne as well as his forthcoming book The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore + all his theatrical endeavors! ****This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some events mentioned may have been postponed.**** For more on Stan visit https://www.zimmermanstan.com and follow him on social media @zimmermanstan, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Like what you hear? Then become a member of my Patreon Page for exclusive behind-the-scene perks! For more "Call Me Adam" interviews visit: https://callmeadam.com  Theme Song by Bobby Cronin (https://bit.ly/2MaADvQ)  Podcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell (https://bit.ly/2YNI9CY)  Edited by Drew Kaufman (https://bit.ly/2OXqOnw) More on Stan: After attending Cranbrook Summer Theatre School for five seasons and Hampton Playhouse for two, Stan headed to New York to get his BFA at NYU/Circle-in-the-Square drama program. He appeared on Broadway dancing behind Rudolph Nureyev and the Joffrey Ballet in Homage to Diaghilev at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. Stan worked in casting before moving to Los Angeles, where he's been part of one of the longest running comedy writing teams, Zimmerman & Berg. Along with James Berg, Stan's worked on many television series, including season one of The Golden Girls, Brothers, Fame, Hooperman, Something Wilder, Roseanne, Wanda at Large and the highly successful fifth season of Gilmore Girls. They penned the "Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant" episode. Z&B (as they're also known) have 2 WGA nominations to their credit -- "Rose's Mother" from The Golden Girls and the other for "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", the infamous lesbian kiss episode of Roseanne. Besides writing & producing many television pilots, Z&B rewrote the Emmy and Peabody award winning Annie for ABC. They have also written for film, including both Brady Bunch movies. The Brady Bunch Movie was honored by American Cinematheque. The Q&A panel with Jim, Stan, Shelley Long, Gary Cole and director Betty Thomas can be seen on youtube.com. Z&B created and exec produced two seasons of Rita Rocks, a half hour comedy series on Lifetime starring Nicole Sullivan and Tisha Campbell-Martin. They're much talked about new pilot script -- Silver Foxes, a gay men's Golden Girls, had an epic reading with George Takei, Leslie Jordan, Bruce Vilanch, Todd Sherry, Cheri Oteri, Daniele Gaither & Melissa Peterman. Stan conceived, adapted and directed, SUICIDE NOTES: In Their Own Words, which won a Hollywood Fringe Festival 2015 Encore Producers' Award. The show starred Oliva d'Abo, Allie Gonino, Peter Onorati, Brendan Robinson. It's a one hour theatre piece in the vein of The Vagina Monlogoues. There was a benefit/reading of the play, now entitled Right Before I Go, Monday Dec 4 2017 at NYC's Town Hall. The all-star cast included: Ellen Burstyn, Judith Light, Michael Cerveris, Hari Nef, Maulik Pancholy, Alice Ripley, Lois Smith, Amber Tamblyn, Raviv Ullman and Vanessa Williams. A one night benefit of the play was performed at The Ratner Museum in Bethseda, Maryland June 2018 and in Orlando at The Mezz in Sept on International Suicide Prevention Day. Stan performed in the piece as "The Narrator" in Orlando and for a two night engagement at Claremont High School in Oct. That show was performed by high school students, faculty and school board members. He returned to Bethesda July 2019 to perform again, but this time with a mostly teen cast from The Achieve Project. For a full bio visit https://www.zimmermanstan.com/bio.html

The former 30 Rock actor shares fond memories on set with Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin

Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock, Grand Horizons) and Nikesh Patel (Four Weddings and a Funeral) headline this Indian story that asks what's more precious: glittering jewels, or good friends?

Jeff and Phil welcome actor, advocate and author Maulik Pancholy, who talks about THE BEST AT IT, his new novel for young readers. They discuss 30 Rock, camel nuggets, Snake Americans, being true to yourself, and the Good, Bad and WTF of being The Best.

Actor Maulik Pancholy sits down with Cameron to discuss his new book The Best At It, swimwear, and voicing cartoon characters.     This episode is sponsored by Briogeo (briogeohair.com code: QUEERY) and Pact (www.wearpact.com code: QUEERY).

Maulik Pancholy discusses some of his earliest memories of performing as a kid, multiple auditions for the Yale School of Drama, success in Los Angeles, advice from F. Murray Abraham, and his debut novel arriving in stores this fall, "The Best At It."

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents a show about the past, the future, and how time flies. A young actor recalls critical moments in her childhood in Elizabeth Strout's “Snow Blind,” read by Melora Hardin. Old schoolmates almost hook up in Joyce Carol Oates' “August Evening,” read by Sonia Manzano. And a lifetime goes by in “Half a Day,” by Naguib Mahfooz, read by Bruce Altman.

Guest host Maulik Pancholy presents a show about the past, the future, and how time flies. A young actor recalls critical moments in her childhood in Elizabeth Strout’s “Snow Blind,” read by Melora Hardin. Old schoolmates almost hook up in Joyce Carol Oates’ “August Evening,” read by Sonia Manzano. And a lifetime goes by in “Half a Day,” by Naguib Mahfooz, read by Bruce Altman.

Katie Finneran is featured in the third season of Netflix's critically acclaimed drama, Bloodline. Shot in the Florida Keys, Bloodline follows the story of a black sheep son from a respected family who threatens to expose dark secrets from their past. Sibling loyalties are put to the test in this dark, edgy show. Finneran last appeared on Broadway in 2015 It's Only a Play at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre starring Martin Short, Maulik Pancholy, F. Murray Abraham, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing, and Micah Stock. In 2012, Katie co-starred on NBC's "The MIchael J. Fox Show" and was called "this season's funniest breakout star" by The Daily Beast. In the fall of 2012, she starred on Broadway as Miss Hannigan in the Tony Nominated revival of "Annie." In 2010, she won a Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her performance in the Broadway revival of "Promises, Promises." She also was awarded the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award in 2002 for her performance in the Broadway revival of "Noises Off." Katie was raised in Miami, Florida and graduated from New World School of the Arts. After a year of conservatory training at Carnegie Mellon University she moved to New York to study acting with the legendary Uta Hagen. Her first Broadway show was, "On Borrowed Time," starring and directed by George C. Scott. Other Broadway credits include, "Two Shakespearean Actors," "My Favorite Year," "In the Summer House," "The Heiress," Neil Simon's "Proposals," "The Iceman Cometh," "Mauritius," and as Sally Bowles in the Tony Award winning revival of "Cabaret." In 2009, Finneran was part of the original Off-Broadway cast of "Love, Loss and What I Wore," by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron. TV credits include, "Sex and the City," "I Hate My Teenage Daughter," "Oz," "Wonderfalls," and the role of Poppy on season 2 of "Frasier." Her film credits include "Night of the Living Dead," "You've Got Mail," "Liberty Heights," "Miss Congeniality 2," "Bewitched," and "Broken Bridges.” In 2011 Finneran appeared as Amy in the New York Philharmonic production of "Company," starring Neil Patrick Harris and Patti Lupone. In the Spring of 2014, Finneran began filming a new Netflix original series. The untitled psychological thriller is written and executive produced by Damages creators Todd A. Kessler, Daniel Zelman and Glenn Kessler. The 13-episode series centers on a close-knit family of four adult siblings whose secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep brother returns home. The cast includes Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard, Kyle Chandler, and Norbert Leo Butz.

From 2010: As Jonathan, Maulik Pancholy’s moments on "30 Rock" have shown how much an actor can do in a confined space; have we ever seen Jonathan anywhere beyond the 20 feet or so path between his desk and Jack’s? Does he sleep there? Even Kenneth the NBC Page has a demonstrated life outside of the network, right?

Today's Guest: Chris D'Elia, comedian, actor, "Whitney," "Undateable" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of tall, long-haired, bearded, shirtless dudes who sold their Internet companies for a fortune and are trying to steer the hot chicks away from me… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Whitney Cummings and Chris D'Elia star in the NBC sitcom "Whitney"; Order Season One on DVD from Amazon.com by clicking the image above! Sure, sure, poor, poor Chris D’Elia is being set up as eye candy for the ladies on the new NBC sitcom, “Whitney.” Boo-frickin’-hoo! Have you seen the pictures of the show’s lead – and his character’s girlfriend – comedian Whitney Cummings, working through scenes in a lacy purple bra? CHRIS D'ELIA audio excerpt: "Whitney wrote the part for me. She's one of these people who finds people she likes and tries to create opportunities. She told me two years ago that she wanted me to play her boyfriend and I said, 'Cool.'" I think Mr. D’Elia, who we’re about to meet, can handle the trade-off of being a boy toy for female viewers if it means representing all the men watching the show--including Howard Stern, who lusted after Whitney on the radio just this week. Think of all of us envying you in your next bedroom scene with Whitney, dude. “Whitney,” which was created by Whitney Cummings, could be a major break out hit this season if it is anything like her standup act. She’s got a strong supporting cast, starting with D’Elia, himself a working comedian, who was previously a regular in the TBS series “Glory Daze.” You might also recognize Tampa’s own Maulik Pancholy – who previously played Alec Baldwin’s assistant on “30 Rock.” Chris D'Elia Website • Twitter • Facebook • YouTube • MySpace • Order Whitney: Season One from Amazon.com Order 'Whitney Cummings: Money Shot" by clicking the image above! Kicking Through the Ashes: My Life As A Stand-up in the 1980s Comedy Boom by Ritch Shydner. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Reacting to the news that Maulik Pancholy is cast as Dr. Nambue, the chief medical officer aboard the Starship Shenzou in Star Trek Discovery, Darrell and J.K.discuss all the doctors in Trek history before choosing a favourite. They also scour the the Trek-verse and decide on a favourite "doctor episode" from all series. Finally, we end with another "brother Dusty" song from his Blood Star Halo project; "Demon Ride" contact us at gotrekyourselfbertrand@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptainMarcusBertrand Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gotrekyourself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_trek_yourself/ https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/go-trek-yourself/

Reacting to the news that Maulik Pancholy is cast as Dr. Nambue, the chief medical officer aboard the Starship Shenzou in Star Trek Discovery, Darrell and J.K.discuss all the doctors in Trek history before choosing a favourite. They also scour the the Trek-verse and decide on a favourite "doctor episode" from all series. Finally, we end with another "brother Dusty" song from his Blood Star Halo project; "Demon Ride" contact us at gotrekyourselfbertrand@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaptainMarcusBertrand Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gotrekyourself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_trek_yourself/ https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/go-trek-yourself/

Today's Guest: Brittany Snow, actress, Pitch Perfect, Hairspray, "Harry's Law" Brittany Snow   Order 'Hairspray' starring John Travolta, Zac Efron, Brittany Snow, available on Blu-Ray from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD cover above! Actress Brittany Snow is part of a small but growing contingent of Tampa Bay area natives making their mark on network TV. With the debut of “Harry’s Law” on NBC – in which she co-stars with Kathy Bates and Nate Corddry — Snow will rejoin the primetime spotlight alongside St. Petersburg’s Monica Raymund – star of “Lie To Me” – and Tampa’s, Maulik Pancholy of “30 Rock.” (Angela Bassett is from St. Petersburg and Channing Tatum is a fellow alumnus of Brittany’s from Tampa’s Gaither High School, by the way.) BRITTANY SNOW podcast excerpt: "Zac Efron dropped me a couple times when we were doing our dances for Hairspray. He didn't have that good strength back then."  I think my favorite Brittany Snow moment to date was in the movie Hairspray, in which she played Michelle Pfeiffer’s spoiled daughter Amber. The movie was my daughter’s Grease and we’ve seen it dozens of times. Brittany, who has been acting since she was a child, was a star of “American Dreams” and had a recurring role on “Nip/Tuck.” On the big screen, you’ve also seen her in John Tucker Must Die, The Pacifier, Prom Night and last year’s Janie Jones. In “Harry’s Law,” which airs Mondays at 10 p.m. on NBC, Brittany is once again playing alongside a major talent: Academy Award winner Kathy Bates, who plays the title character, Harry. Brittany is her assistant and shoe salesman – I’ll let her explain that part. Brittany Snow IMDB • Wikipedia • Instagram • Twitter • Facebook Order 'Pitch Perfect' starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, by clicking on the DVD cover above! The Millionaire's Convenient Arrangement by Jane Peden. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!   The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

News Leonard Nimoy COPD trailer is out. By Julie Nimoy. http://www.rememberingleonardfilm.com DS9 and VOY on DVD - why do we care? DSC: Chris Obi - T’Kuvma, the lead Klingon, Emily Coutts - Conn Officer, Maulik Pancholy. DS9 Documentary coming soon. DS9: What We Left Behind. Hosted by Ira Steven Behr. Announcement tomorrow? Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who would u rather not play poker with: Riker or Kirk? Star Trek in pop culture: From the archives of 2014. Beavis & Butthead. 00:17 Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT 3.4 - Rajiin Character insight - Captain Archer Subspace communications

News Leonard Nimoy COPD trailer is out. By Julie Nimoy. http://www.rememberingleonardfilm.com DS9 and VOY on DVD - why do we care? DSC: Chris Obi - T’Kuvma, the lead Klingon, Emily Coutts - Conn Officer, Maulik Pancholy. DS9 Documentary coming soon. DS9: What We Left Behind. Hosted by Ira Steven Behr. Announcement tomorrow? Ten Forward: Chris on Twitter: Who would u rather not play poker with: Riker or Kirk? Star Trek in pop culture: From the archives of 2014. Beavis & Butthead. 00:17 Last week in Trek Episode insight: ENT 3.4 - Rajiin Character insight - Captain Archer Subspace communications

Today's Guest: Maulik Pancholy, actor, "30 Rock," "Whitney," "Weeds" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Kabletown personal assistants vying to replace Jonathan for Jack Donaghy’s… attentions… in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida!   Maulik Pancholy's '30 Rock' character Jonathan is not done with Alec Baldwin yet. (Photo by: Ali Goldstein/NBC) As trade-ups go, it’s hard to beat Maulik Pancholy’s change of scenery. He’s just graduated from recurring character Jonathan on “30 Rock” to Neal, a sensitive renaissance man on the new NBC sitcom “Whitney, starring comedian Whitney Cummings. It airs on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., sandwiched tightly between “The Office” and “30 Rock.” WHITNEY -- Season:1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Maulik Pancholy as Neal, Rhea Seehorn as Roxanne, Zoe Lister-Jones as Lily, Whitney Cummings as Whitney Cummings, Chris D'Elia as Alex Miller, Dan O'Brien as Mark (Photo by: Mitchell Haaseth/NBC) MAULIK PANCHOLY audio excerpt: "Both shows are NBC shows so there's a really good chance you're going to see Jonathan back on '30 Rock.'" It’s worth noting that he’s also moved from one of the few network sitcoms created and produced by – and starring – a strong woman. At “30 Rock,” it was Tina Fey, now it’s Whitney Cummings. He also appeared on “Weeds” a few years ago selling pot for Mary Louise Parker’s character. It’s nice to see the kid from Tampa’s Berkley Preparatory School continue his upward march to world domination. This is Maulik’s second visit to Mr. Media. (Check out his first Mr. Media interview, November 11, 2010!) Maulik Pancholy Twitter • Order 30 Rock Season 5 DVD • Order Whitney Season One from Amazon.com • Berkeley Preparatory School, Tampa More 'Whitney' cast interviews: Zoe Lister-Jones • Chris D'Elia Kicking Through the Ashes: My Life As A Stand-up in the 1980s Comedy Boom by Ritch Shydner. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!   The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

Zoe Lister-Jones stars in the NBC comedy “Whitney” as Lily, sweet, upbeat and unapologetic about wanting to get married, who happens to dating Neal (Maulik Pancholy) her perfect man. Lister-Jones is a Brooklyn born actor, writer, and producer who has appeared in numerous TV and film roles ranging from 'SALT',  Shadow & Lies,  The Good Wife and others.

Maulik Pancholy stars in the NBC comedy “Whitney” as Neal-- a real modern day renaissance man, who is sensitive, cool and knows a little bit about everything. Neal is dating Lily (Zoe Lister-Jones) in what seems like a perfect relationship. WHITNEY airs Thursdays from 9:30 -10pm (eastern)

Maulik Pancholy, stars as "Jonathan," Jack's (Alec Baldwin's) affable but trustworthy assistant. Second guest will be Judi Evans, who stars as "Adrienne" on Days of Our Lives.