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The first two professional acting gigs that Sam Richardson (2023 Emmy nominee for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for ‘Ted Lasso') booked were on ‘Arrested Development' and ‘The Office.' And he has never stopped rising the ranks of the comedy world since, from what was supposed to be a one-episode guest spot as Richard Splett on ‘Veep' to his first real romantic leading role on Apple TV+'s high-school reunion murder mystery comedy ‘The Afterparty.' In this episode, Richardson talks about collaborating with his former improv teacher Tim Robinson on the brilliantly funny ‘Detroiters' and ‘I Think You Should Leave,' how he ended up channeling his Ghanaian heritage on ‘Ted Lasso' and how it felt to be called “his generation's Tom Hanks” by one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood.This episode was originally published on February 15th, 2022.Follow Sam Richardson on Twitter @SamRichardson and Instagram @thesamrichardsonFollow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpod Highlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Richardson's first two professional acting gigs were on ‘Arrested Development' and ‘The Office.' And he has never stopped rising the ranks of the comedy world since, from what was supposed to be a one-episode guest spot as Richard Splett on ‘Veep' to his first real TV leading role on Apple TV+'s new murder mystery comedy ‘The Afterparty.' In this episode, Richardson talks about collaborating with his former improv teacher Tim Robinson on the brilliantly funny ‘Detroiters' and ‘I Think You Should Leave,' how he ended up channeling his Ghanaian heritage on ‘Ted Lasso' and how it felt to be called “his generation's Tom Hanks” by one of the most successful filmmakers in Hollywood.Follow Sam Richardson on Twitter @SamRichardson and Instagram @thesamrichardsonFollow Matt Wilstein on Twitter @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod Highlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam Richardson thinks desperation is the key to comedy. His characters from shows like Detroiters and I Think You Should Leave are a testament to that philosophy. Sam and Marc talk about his childhood being split between the United States and Ghana, his days performing on cruise ships for Second City, and his friendship with Tim Robinson, which began with Tim as Sam's improv teacher. Sam also explains how his role as Richard Splett on Veep went from a one-episode guest shot to a series regular who winds up becoming the President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode we welcome back Sam Richardson! His breakthrough role came in HBO's Veep. The political satire starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus where everyone is terrible, mean, incompetent, and they all hate each other. Everyone, except Sam's character, the cheerful, incorruptible Richard Splett. Sam is also a writer. With the help of Saturday NIght Live alum Tim Robinson, they co-created and starred in Detroiters, a show about two buddies working for an advertising firm in Detroit. Sam Richardson has a brand. He typically plays cheerful, friendly characters who are usually so nice they end up getting in their own way. Recently, he's been trying different kinds of roles. He has the lead role in horror comedy Werewolves Within, and he starred alongside Chris Pratt in the sci-fi action film The Tomorrow War. He joins Jesse Thorn to talk about branching out, Detroiters, and what it was like growing up between the United States and Ghana. Plus, they'll discuss some of his funniest bits from Tim Robinson's sketch comedy show I Think You Should Leave.

Sam Richardson's performance as the clueless but good-hearted Richard Splett on Veep endeared him to a legion of viewers…but he started winning fans before that on The Office, in movies like Horrible Bosses and We're the Millers, and on The Detroiters, a comedy series he created and starred in with his best friend Tim Robinson. He has the leading role in Josh Ruben's new comedy feature Werewolves Within (now available on VOD and in theaters) and is lending his voice to such animated shows as Housebroken and Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. Jessie and Leonard are longtime admirers, as you can tell from their conversation with Sam.  

In our second episode we chat with Lydia about growing up in two worlds, raising her only child (who was a star in her eyes long before anyone else), and her connection with African art. Plus another Michigan connection! You may know Lydia’s son Sam Richardson from his role on VEEP as Richard Splett, or from starring in his Comedy Central series Detroiters, or perhaps you’ve seen him in movies like Mike & Dave Need Wedding Dates, Spy and Ghostbusters to name a few.

Our new friend Amancio wants to ask his boss for a raise, but doesn't know how. Anne relates his dilemma to the larger issue of pay inequality. Gale sings. Caroline demonstrates how we can all directly communicate our desires. Gale sings again. Anne reminds us why RuPaul should have a guest starring role in every tv show. Caroline shows us how to pull off a good scam. Also, did we mention Gale sings? All three friends try to boost Amancio up with the help of Dwight Schrute, McKayla Maroney and Cardi B. So enjoy this (partly) musical episode of Now That We're Friends!  The recommendations that will raise Amancio up:  The Art of Communicating” by Thich Nhat Hanh (book) Caro “Rose’s Turn” Bernadette Peters at 2004 Tony’s (song) Gale Dwight on The Office Pump Up (tv show scene) Gale Insecure S2E1  (tv show) Anne Watch sitcoms! Frasier and I Love Lucy (tv shows) Caro Watch Veep and pay attention to Richard Splett (tv character) Caro The Mary Tyler Moore Show (tv show) Gale Broad City "Twaining Day" (tv show episode) Anne “I Am A Very Productive Entrepreneur” by Mathias Svalina (book) Caro “System of Ghosts” by Lindsay Tigue Cardi B (everyone) "Next Time Ask More Questions" by Naomi Shihab Nye(poem) Anne Catch Me If You Can (film) Caro The Inventor (documentary) Caro My Favorite Murder Episode 185 “400 pealed potatoes” (podcast episode) Caro The Werewolves of Millers Hollow (game) Caro “I’ve got a golden ticket” (song) Gale “Yes Anastasia” by Tori Amos (song) Anne  McKayla Maroney: Visualizing The Perfect Vault Gale Working Girl (film) Anne Don’t suffer bullshit. (everyone) "Everyone Poops" by Tarō Gomi (book) Caro and Gale Wizard of Oz Reveal (film scene) Gale

Host Natasha Pearl Hansen is joined by guest actor and comedic genius Sam Richardson. They talk meeting at Second City Chicago over a decade ago, his upbringing in Detroit and creating the show Detroiters with best friend Tim Robinson, creating the character Richard Splett on VEEP and working with that dynamic cast, how not being a dick gets you work, and tales of working on set as an extra before hitting it big...Video podcast versions available at https://tinyurl.com/ydgjvddoPodcast Website: https://www.comedypopupla.com/futurerolemodelFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/nphcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/futurerolemodelhttps://www.instagram.com/comedypopup https://www.instagram.com/cpupodcasts

Host Natasha Pearl Hansen is joined by guest actor and comedic genius Sam Richardson. They talk meeting at Second City Chicago over a decade ago, his upbringing in Detroit and creating the show Detroiters with best friend Tim Robinson, creating the character Richard Splett on VEEP and working with that dynamic cast, how not being a dick gets you work, and tales of working on set as an extra before hitting it big...Video podcast versions available at https://tinyurl.com/ydgjvddoPodcast Website: https://www.comedypopupla.com/futurerolemodelFollow us:https://www.instagram.com/nphcomedyhttps://www.instagram.com/futurerolemodelhttps://www.instagram.com/comedypopup https://www.instagram.com/cpupodcasts

Sam Richardson is best known for playing Richard Splett, the only optimistic voice in Selina Meyer's administration on HBO's Veep. Richardson spent summers in his childhood across the globe in Ghana with his mother's side of the family. But he's also a Detroit native through and through, getting his comedy start as a teen taking […]

Shannon and Mel got to hang out with Sam Richardson of Veep and Comedy Central's Detroiters (season 2 drops on June 20th)! Prepare for a lot of Richard Splett love, collective nerdy squealing, and the most shocking unpopular food opinion to date. Also, Lauren nearly loses her wig and Cameron has Sense 8 feels. Producer: Natasha L. Logo by: Landon St. Gordon Music by: brandon*   Links: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/geoff-johns-exits-dc-entertainment-writing-producing-deal-1118131 https://trib.al/0sxFnO6 https://bethesda.net/en/article/2G2vLPyPwcMaiGASUwsoqQ/fallout-76-official-reveal-e3-2018

Normally it would be easy to resent a guy like Colin Trevorrow, a filmmaker who somehow made the leap from a small Sundance debut (“Safety Not Guaranteed”) to being given the keys to a beloved franchise like “Jurassic Park.” But Colin is as aware of his luck and as humble as you could imagine, so unfortunately we’re just going to have to like him and appreciate his talents. Colin joins Josh on “Happy Sad Confused” this week to geek out about “Wonder Woman,” his secret past as a child opera singer, and, of course, his new film, “The Book of Henry” (opening this week). Oh, and then there’s “Star Wars.” As he prepares to direct “Episode IX,” Colin talks about his early obsession with the franchise, why he thinks he was destined to direct a “Star Wars” film, and just how he got this job of a lifetime. Also joining Josh on the show this week is the extremely funny Sam Richardson, best known as the sweetly earnest Richard Splett on “Veep.” Sam talks about how his one-episode guest spot blossomed into a series regular role; how he got his own Comedy Central show, “Detroiters,” off the ground; and why he’s desperate to get into the next “Black Panther” movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices