Follow three comedians as they build their stand-up comedy hours, from first ideas and half-working bits to rewrites, doubts, and what actually survives on stage.
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Colman Hayes Podcasts
I pick someone up at A and drop them off at B - but the real journey is the conversation in between. From comics and creatives to total wildcards, we talk shite, life, ambition, traffic, comedy and whatever else comes up along the way.
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"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen ...
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Hey it’s me! Chris Hardwick! This new old podcast is now called “I Think You're Overthinking It," because, well, I am an incurable overthinker. Are you? Probably! Why else would you have clicked on this? Do you lie awake at night analyzing some random conversation you had in 2009 on a loop? Or every one since then? In an economy of attention where our minds are on overdrive every second of every day it seems damn near impossible to pump the brakes on our inner chatter. We might feel okay whe ...
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"The Saddest Reincarnation Ever" - Set Review
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1:03:07A review of Colman and Chris's sets based on the current affairs material of the previous episode. Enjoy! http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay http://instagram.com/@chrisgrovescomedy http://instagram.c…
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From Shameless to SmartLess — it’s Jeremy Allen White! We chat dancing, cookies, and dream-roles this week (and our favorite Chicago lunches). “Eat like you’re doing a podcast.” It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts o…
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Current Affairs - Fancy Dress Drug Raid, Indian Funeral & Irish Taxis
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1:09:02This week’s Current Affairs chat, covering three stories that spiralled in very different directions. Show Notes Fancy Dress https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cjr8wexly4xo Indian Funeral https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/bihar-man-holds-mock-funeral-says-wanted-to-see-peoples-affection-9454354 Irish Taxis https://www.rte.ie/news/2025/1127/1546167-taxi-pro…
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In this introductory episode, Colman, Chris, and Mauricio explain what Building an Hour is, why they’re doing it, and what to expect from the podcast as they each develop a full stand-up comedy hour.By Colman Hayes, Chris Groves, Mauricio Lombardi
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Grab your breakfast sushi – it’s Walton Goggins. Seven horses, five camels, two gallons of yak vodka, and an eagle hunter. Plus, imposter syndrome: what is that? This is your reality… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcas…
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Jaimie Alexander (Thor, Blindspot) returns to the podcast to talk about how she handles negative overthinking by actively seeking and seeing moments of joy in life. Jaimie also recently started a Substack where she openly chronicles her incredible recovery from health issues and numerous stunt-related injuries (you can link to it through her Instag…
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"The Sandman" a.k.a. the unstoppable legend Adam Sandler, drives a golf-ball right onto the SmartLess fairway and we all take a ride on the cart of life through blackout nerves, comfort-zones vs. ambition, the importance of family, and the nuances of the comedy brain. Fore! This episode was originally released on 10/12/2020. Subscribe to SiriusXM P…
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Collapse your stroller: it’s Laura Dern. Sixteen ice cream cones, the hardest acting job of her life, and Nepo Hayes. Save it for the sequel, guys… it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/pod…
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Have a spirulina shake, it’s Noah Hawley. Siberia with family restaurants, pitching the segue, and the Mayor of Childhood. “Family programming… that ship has sailed.” It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiti…
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Mike Phirman drops by (via videoconferencing software) for a holiday week hangout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Chris Hardwick
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Step into our stretch limousine — it’s Benedict Cumberbatch. Corndogs, Nature vs. Nurture, and [very lightly touching upon] How-To Clean Yourself. It’s a podcast, folks… and it’s called SmartLess, k? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by …
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It’s our start-gift: Claire Danes. Cursed cows, Moroccan cats, a Kentucky Schnoodle, and “very cute dirt.” It’s another episode of ‘How To Remain Employed and Local,’ also known (in some circles) as SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca…
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An experimental solo show of I Think You're Overthinking It, talking about, well, overthinking it. Chris totally forgot what week it was and thought a new episode was posting NEXT week, but guess what! It was THIS week! So he used it as an opportunity to try a solo episode to see if that was remotely interesting, cuz why not? Learn more about your …
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Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outlook, the difference between drop and dropper, texts about ‘the patriarchy,’ and so much more. Come ruin your minds with us, here at Chateau SmartLess. This episode was originally released on 6/27/2022. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new e…
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Take the Jimmy Jet to Timbuktu: it’s Tom Freston. No experience in television, selling toilet paper, various red-light districts, and a Bob Marley ring-tone. It’s really good to be with you… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple…
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INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri (w/ Sean Hayes)
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34:43Sean Hayes (from SmartLess, one of our podcast dads) is here! We get into Gleem toothpaste commercials and weird 1-800 hotlines, and give Jenny advice on a meme featuring her getting some seriously unwanted attention. Plus: hear Gabe and Max try out their Delco accents. You can call us with your etiquette question and leave a voicemail at 949-441-1…
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#11 - John O'Keeffe at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Part 1
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1:05:26Hanging out with John O'Keeffe during the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Find Colman: Instagram: http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay Find Shawn: http://instagram.com/@johnokeeffecomedy Filmed by Jason Brennan…
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Ok with the pretzels; it’s David Duchovny. A ship of fools, Dads’ novels, making music, and finalllllly teaching Jason how to read. “I mean, dishwashing liquid is pretty good.” …on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or …
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Rad Dads! - Zombie Paintball Churro
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1:18:12Chris's friend Matt Kappler returns with the addition of Mike Phirman to have a fun dad chat about Halloween, whether or not to build up a movie you loved as a kid before you show it to your own kids, and what's up with Ms. Frizzle?? Plus, clunky billion-dollar ideas! AND stick around for a great bonus chat clip with Chris's 3-year-old daughter Dim…
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Get your claws out: it’s Oscar Isaac. Memory, dance belts, Travis picking, and the buddy system. The river doesn’t dam itself… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Si…
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#10 - Shawn Uyosa at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Part 2
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53:40Hanging out with Shawn Uysa during the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Find Colman: Instagram: http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay Find Shawn: http://instagram.com/@spraytancomedian Filmed by Jason Brennan htt…
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Get the motion-sensors on in here: it’s Edgar Wright. Free ice cream, the dregs of humanity, and a fistful of fingers. Turn on your joke-delivery machine… it’s time for an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting …
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Riki Lindhome has been in such fancy titles as "Wednesday" and "Knives Out," as a writer/creator/comedian is one half of Garfunkle & Oates, co-star and co-creator of "Another Period" on Comedy Central, and recently released a comedy album called "No Worries If Not" as well as putting up her one person show "Dead Inside" at the Edinburgh Festival in…
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This week it’s one of the greats: Julia Roberts. Selling shoes, love letters, a weatherman on Donahue, and the mystery elves that are insurance. “Abandonment can be funny!” …on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by v…
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#9 - Shawn Uyosa at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Part 1
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1:02:45Hanging out with Shawn Uysa during the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Find Colman: Instagram: http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay Find Shawn: http://instagram.com/@spraytancomedian Filmed by Jason Brennan htt…
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Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson joins us this week to dig into the businesstry and take a bite outta’ life. Motto panukeiku! Hai? This episode was originally released on 3/7/2022. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. S…
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Wake up with the TV on; it’s Kirsten Dunst. Cheer squad, burger talk, dream work, cake campaigns, and a sign that says “Smile, It’s Showtime.” Make sure to clean the CPAP machine in between… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple…
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"One Song" Podcast Crossover w/ Diallo Riddle & Luxxury
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1:26:37Crossing the streams with a great podcast called "One Song" with Diallo Riddle and Luxxury (aka Blake Robin)! A super fun discussion about music, technology, and a gentle nosalagic stroll down 1990s lane. One Song is available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Fill the lighter with butane, it’s Michelle Pfeiffer. Honeywagon territory, mildewy screenplays, the trauma of stenography, and cutting Al’s finger. Welcome to the final episode [until next week]... of an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now …
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If you can believe drummers and motorcycles: it’s Lionel Richie. 12 notes, sleep outs, God’s words, and winning Wimbledon. Fungus is among us… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastspl…
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Chris's friend Matt Kappler is a funny dude who works in advertising but today he's here to shoot the poop with Chris about being a dad! They both have kids around the same age and share stories about their respective parenthood journeys. Heartfelt tales and silliness ensue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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INTRODUCING: We Need A Fourth with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne
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9:06Smartless Podfather Will Arnett interviews Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne, the hosts of Smartless Media's new comedy golf podcast We Need a Fourth. Together, they break down their love of golf, their lack of interest in yoga, and a freak injury to Chris Pratt. We Need A Fourth premiered September 15 with guests Eli Manning and Ja…
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#8 - Abby Wambaugh at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
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1:28:39Hanging out with Abby Wambaugh at her gaf during the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. Find Colman: Instagram: http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay Find Abby: www.abbywambaugh.com/ http://instagram.com/@abbywamba…
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Folks are doing carpentry— it’s the dulcet tones of Kate McKinnon! ASMR, traffic, chicken juice, and Natalie’s mother’s costume jewelry. This is chaos. Welcome to SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podc…
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The incredibly talented actor/producer Kerry Washington joins us this week to give us a safer-sex education. Sean becomes our next Barbara Walters, Will makes a promise he’ll never break, while Jason confirms the level of college education in the group… and we’re just a few credits shy, folks. That’s why it’s called SmartLess. Kanpai! This episode …
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Mel Robbins joins our friend group as we count 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. A Gabor latte, what’s really under the soda can in the green room trash bin, and did they pick up incidentals? This is you motivated, on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on …
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Sam Richardson (Veep, Detrioters, The Afterparty) is one of the quickest, funniest performers in the business! He returns to the podcast with some terrific insight on getting stuck in loops of preparation rather than actually completing goals. ALSO, his Michael McDonald impersonation is FLAWLESS. Have a listen!! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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We’re hanging out with Steve Buscemi. The Material, how to come through doors, actor/director catnip, and yoga on the weekends. Wasa, bee? It’s SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by…
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Congratulations, you won: it’s Olivia Colman. A timely pat on the back, getting slightly better at saying no, and “nice to meet you” (and then you have a sex scene). How very dare you! It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Pod…
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I mean SURE we could discuss the massive success of Superman and return of the hilarious hit show Peacemaker or even some of the future plans for DC Studios (and we do), but we also have a great conversation about how to carry out a creative vision from start to finish and get the negative chatter in your brain out of the way in the process. PHEW! …
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It’s fun with the words… with James Gunn. Super subjects like a Kevin with a hard C, the super-package, and sensitivity as a superpower. Keep your eyes off my plums, man; it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by vi…
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Avid fly fisherman Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of skills (and his Stanley thermos) to the show this week. To Sean’s dismay, we don’t talk about Star Wars. However, of his over 100 film roles, we discuss Alfred Kinsey, Oskar Schindler… and Jesus. And the time he made Jason’s mom cry for a week. This episode was originally released on …
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Put your hands on yourself, it’s Jason Momoa– making his pod-debut. Hot topics across the board on this one, like cute boy haircuts, facial creams and lotions, dollar drinks on Thursdays, and other little things like near death experiences. He’ll reach through [your audio device] and grab you… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts…
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The hilarious Ana Gasteyer is back on the show! The SNL alum and friend of Chris's talks through sketch writing, parenting, defining success in The Social Media Age, and fiddle camp! Her holiday album Sugar & Booze is available for streaming on all the platforms, and if you ever get a chance to see her live, you should! Find her tour dates at anaga…
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Zip your hair on, it’s Marc Maron. The dark side of luxury problems, exciting medical stories, and the gift of yet another microphone. Get duct taped into position, it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting…
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Part 3 of hanging out with Mike Rice on the day before his WIP (Work in Progress) at Craic Den Comedy Club. Find Colman: Instagram: http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay Find Mike: www.mikericecomedy.co…
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Open up your fortune cookie, it’s John Mayer- LIVE from Los Angeles. Give ‘em the pickle, UTI jokes, and giving Yes-And a run for its money. Welcome to our marriage, it’s an all-new SmartLess… LIVE! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by v…
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Are you still off sugar? It’s our friend Julia Garner. Witch energy, Waymo advocacy, pretending to be good at stuff, and feeling uncomfortable to feel comfortable. Failure is a friend of the clown… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now o…
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#6 Mike Rice - Part 2 - at Craic Den
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1:11:33Part 2 of hanging out with Mike Rice on the day before his WIP (Work in Progress) at Craic Den Comedy Club. Find Colman: Instagram: http://instagram.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay YouTube: @colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@colman_hay_hey_hay / @colman_hay_hey_hay Find Mike: www.mikericecomedy.co…
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Mr. Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep, Inside Out 2) is a FANTASTIC guest who not only is a lifelong overthinker but has really great insight and advice for those gifted with a surplus of thoughts, ESPECIALLY in the middle of the night when the "what ifs" start poking at ya! His new film "Sketch" is in theaters August 6th and he cohosts the Ext…
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