Best Robbie Nicholson Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 9: “Heaven” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, & Paul W. Downs 38:50

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3M ago38:50

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For the finale, hosts Bobby and Lindsey welcome back Hacks creators and showrunners Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, and Paul W. Downs, to break down the entire season. They talk about the comedy of having Ava live in a mall when, thematically, they're tackling the intersection of art and commerce. Plus, they discuss their growing animal budget (coyotes…

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Ep. 8: “Slippery Slope” with Tony Goldwyn, Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman 42:25

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In the penultimate episode, hosts Bobby and Lindsey chat with Tony Goldwyn (Bob Lipka) about humanizing his media mogul character. Then Megan Stalter and Robby Hoffman come on to the pod to talk about Kayla going “gorilla mode” and Randi’s street smarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 7: “Witch of the Week” with Andrew Law 33:44

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Late Night alum and Hacks co-executive producer and writer, Andrew Law, visits Bobby and Lindsey on the show this week. Andrew gives Bobby and Lindsey a window into writing for Late Night, the depth of Rosie O’Donnell’s influence on talk show television, and the accuracy of Hacks’s rendering of host and writer pressures – clue: it’s a lot. Learn mo…

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Ep. 6: “D’Christening” with Julianne Nicholson 28:54

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On the show this week is Dance Mom herself, Julianne Nicholson. Bobby and Lindsey talk with her about “Dance Mom” as a new cultural archetype, the fun in playing a comedic role, and what Dance Mom learns about the slippery slope of working in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 5: "Mrs. Table" with Hannah Einbinder 33:35

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Bobby and Lindsey are joined by Hannah Einbinder to talk through Ava’s big episode. They unpack why Ava is at her wits end, Deborah’s newfound vulnerability, and the athletics of throwing branzino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Max

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Ep. 4: “Clickable Face” with Michaela Watkins and Aisha Muharrar 33:58

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Actress Michaela Watkins gives Bobby and Lindsey insight into her character, Stacey from HR. Then writer and co-executive producer Aisha Muharrar points out that while Dance Mom may be perceived as cheesy, she actually helps Deborah and the team win in the ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 3: "I Love L.A." with Mark Indelicato 27:24

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Hosts Bobby and Lindsey talk about episode four with actor Mark Indelicato who plays Damien, personal assistant to Ms. Deborah Vance. Mark talks shares how queerness is integral to his character and the joys of working with a supportive cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 2: “What Happens in Vegas” with Ariel Karlin and Poppy Liu 38:08

5M ago38:08

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Hosts Bobby and Lindsey are joined by writer Ariel Karlin and actress Poppy Liu. Poppy plays the effervescent blackjack dealer, KiKi, a fan favorite. Ariel talks about her time as a Hacks writer’s assistant before officially penning jokes for Deborah Vance, and Poppy explains why, for KiKi, living in Las Vegas means living above the drama. Learn mo…

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Ep. 1: “Big, Brave Girl” & “Cover Girls” with Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Samantha Riley 55:48

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New hosts, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, of the popular podcast Who? Weekly, kick off the season talking through the first two episodes with Hacks creators Jen Statsky, Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs. From coyotes, to psychics, to the pressures of late night, we get behind-the-scenes insight into the Deborah and Ava drama this season. Then Hacks…

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Coming Soon: The Official Hacks Podcast 1:14

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The Emmy-winning comedy, Hacks, is back and this season the official podcast has some new hosts! Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber of the popular podcast Who? Weekly are taking over for season 4. But don’t fear, the show’s creators Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky will be guests on the pod, along with other writers, cast, and crew who wil…

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Silence of the Lambs with Brooke Smith 48:08

10M ago48:08

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For the 100th and final (for now) episode of I Was There Too, Matt finally gets to sit down with his long-sought guest, actress Brooke Smith. She joins Matt to discuss her role as Catherine Martin aka the girl in the well in the 1991 horror film The Silence of the Lambs. Catherine chats about having to gain weight for the role, reading with three d…

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Halloween 2018 with Toby Huss 45:32

10M ago45:32

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The incredibly talented actor Toby Huss joins Matt to discuss his role as Ray Nelson in the 2018 slasher film Halloween. Toby talks about director David Gordon Green letting him improvise, being attacked by fire ants while filming, and how his character might have turned out to be deaf. Plus, Toby talks about his other various film and TV roles whi…

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IWTT Classic: Halloween with P.J. Soles 1:05:00

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Actress P.J. Soles joins Matt this week to talk about her role as Lynda van der Klok in the 1978 John Carpenter classic Halloween. P.J. talks about why the way she said “totally” secured her role in the film, what it’s like to shoot a sex & death scene all at once, and her thoughts on her legendary death scene being recreated at Halloween Horror Ni…

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Casino Royale with Carlos Leal 46:07

10M ago46:07

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Accomplished actor and rapper Carlos Leal joins Matt to discuss his role as Tournament Director in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. Carlos shares never before told stories about his original role as the croupier, why he believed for 24 hours that he was going to be the villain after his audition, and falling asleep in his chair while filming…

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Game of Thrones and Girl With The Dragon Tattoo with Tony Way 1:10:37

11M ago1:10:37

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Matt is joined by the wonderful actor, Tony Way. Tony chats about his time on Game of Thrones as Sir Dontos Hollard, his experience playing backgammon with Diana Rigg, and shares a very surprising I Wasn't There Too. So sit back, brew some tea and enjoy this very British episode of I Was There Too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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12 Years A Slave and Saturday Night Live with Taran Killam 1:28:44

11M ago1:28:44

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Comedian, writer, and actor Taran Killam joins Matt to talk about his role as Hamilton in the 2013 period drama 12 Years A Slave and his time at Saturday Night Live. Taran chats about doing magic in an ultimately cut scene, director Steve McQueen giving a pillow a second take, and pushing for the top hat. Also, we hear about Taran’s audition experi…

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon with Andy Daly 1:07:26

11M ago1:07:26

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The great Andy Daly joins Matt to discuss his role as Mailroom Worker in the 2011 film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Andy talks about auditioning for Michael Bay as the director sat on the floor, doing a product placement scene for an item Michael Bay referred to as “China milk,” and having a stuntman who looked nothing like him get slammed agai…

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JAWS with the People and Places of Amity Island 47:50

11M ago47:50

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Matt goes out in the field to Amity Island itself, the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, to talk to the locals about the 1975 blockbuster, Jaws. Join Matt as he visits the Jaws bridge location, an actor from the film, Chief Brody’s house, The Chappy Ferry, and more. There is even talk of a recent shark attack to add to the experience. Enjoy!This episode…

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Friday The 13th 13th Live at The Dynasty Typewriter Co-hosted by Paul Rust with Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross 58:51

12M ago58:51

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Matt and guest co-host Paul Rust are joined by actors Robbi Morgan, Melanie Kinnaman, and Shavar Ross of the Friday The 13th franchise live from the Dynasty Typewriter theater in Los Angeles! They talk about how Robbi feels about being the first of many deaths to kick off the franchise as Annie the hitchhiker, Shavar aka Reggie the Reckless not kno…

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In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust 1:32:05

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Lace up your hiking boots and pick a bunk because your stay at Camp Crystal Lake is just beginning. In this free and full-length primer episode of 'In Voorhees We Trust With Gourley and Rust,' you’ll learn why Matt and Paul love the Friday the 13th franchise so much, what they expect to learn about themselves in revisiting it, and how they plan to …

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I Was There Too For I Was There Too Part Too with Matt Gourley hosted by Ben Blacker 59:17

12M ago59:17

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In part two of a special two-part episode, wonderful writer Ben Blacker (Hex Wives, Thrilling Adventure Hour) interviews Matt all about his experience hosting I Was There Too. Matt shares stories about the dream guests that got away, how he puts his guests at ease before interviewing them, and more as they look back at the some of the funny, weird,…

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Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and More with Captain Dale Dye 1:06:30

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Veteran of the Vietnam war, actor, and technical advisor Dale Dye joins Matt to talk about how he became the military technical advisor for Platoon, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers, and more. Dale talks about his mission to meet with Oliver Stone to help bring more realism to Hollywood films, how Oliver Stone helped him get the acting bug, an…

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I Was There Too for I Was There Too with Matt Gourley 58:45

1y ago58:45

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In part one of a special two-part episode, wonderful writer Ben Blacker (Hex Wives, Thrilling Adventure Hour) interviews Matt all about his experience hosting I Was There Too. Matt shares where the idea for the show came from, his preparation process for interviewing his guests, and his dream guest list as they look back at the some of the funny, w…

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Yeardley Smith Part II, The Legend of Billie Jean and More 56:37

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The wonderful Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons, Small Town Dicks Podcast) returns to join Matt to discuss her role as Putter Jacks in the 1985 film The Legend of Billie Jean. Yeardley also talks about her experience as the sassy virgin secretary on Herman’s Head, her first film Heaven Help Us, and jumping onto the fast moving train that was Sports Nigh…

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Popeye and Sixteen Candles with Paul Dooley 56:50

1y ago56:50

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Actor Paul Dooley joins Matt to talk about his roles as Wimpy in the 1980 film Popeye, as Jim Baker in the 1984 film Sixteen Candles, and a whole lot more. First, Paul discusses his approach to adapting the character of Wimpy, working alongside Robert Altman and Harry Nilsson, and improvising with his colleagues in their downtime. Then, we’ll find …

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City Slickers and The Simpsons with Yeardley Smith 1:00:22

1y ago1:00:22

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Actress Yeardley Smith joins Matt to discuss her role as Nancy in the 1991 film City Slickers as well as being the voice of Lisa Simpson in The Simpsons. Yeardley talks about acting in Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing in her early years, working with Stephen King, and the draw of the live stage. Plus, we’ll hear the story behind Homer’s voice change, …

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I Was There Zoo with Animal Trainer Molly O’Neill 56:04

1y ago56:04

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Actress and animal trainer for film and TV Molly O’Neill joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund to talk about being responsible for some of the great animal performances in cinema and TV history. Molly shares stories of working with direwolves on Game of Thrones, a runaway goat on the set of Gangster Squad, and a shitting monkey on a music video.…

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Space Jam, Ed Wood, and Everything Else with Maurice LaMarche 1:03:09

1y ago1:03:09

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Legendary voice actor Maurice LaMarche joins Matt to talk about his voice over roles in Space Jam, Ed Wood, and the countless other great voice over performances in his career. Maurice tells us about doing the voice for Vincent D’Onofrio’s portrayal of Orson Welles in Tim Burton’s film Ed Wood, how Billy West helped him with the Pepe Le Pew role in…

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Almost Every Film Ever with Amy Nicholson and Jen Yamato 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

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Film critics Amy Nicholson & Jen Yamato join Matt to talk about what it’s like to be a critic in today’s film climate. They discuss everything from their approaches to criticism to the hardest movies to review. Plus, we’ll hear about how they manage relationships and conflicts of interest, the problem with review aggregators, and the weirdness of W…

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Scent Of A Woman with Jordan Katz 46:20

1y ago46:20

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Trumpet player/banjo player/composer Jordan Katz (Drop the Mic) joins Matt and guest co-host Mark McConville to discuss being one of the students in the climactic school scene in 1992’s Scent of a Woman. Jordan talks about his experience watching Al Pacino reaching peak Pacino, getting scouted for the scene by someone’s mother who knew an agent in …

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Eyes Were There Too: Doctor Strange with Amy Landecker 53:07

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Actress Amy Landecker joins Matt and guest co-host Amanda Lund to discuss her almost entirely cut role as an anesthesiologist in the 2016 Marvel film Doctor Strange. Amy describes what she expected from the project, the confusion that led to her character essentially being cut, and the one line of hers that made it in. Plus, she talks about working…

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Big Fish with John August 46:29

1y ago46:29

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Screenwriter and co-host of Scriptnotes podcast John August joins Matt to discuss the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the 2003 film Big Fish. John talks about how he hadnt seen the 1971 Willy Wonka movie before writing the script, Johnny Depps original Alfred Hitchcock take on the Wonka character, and how his collaboration with Tim …

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Million Dollar Baby with Riki Lindhome 59:41

1y ago59:41

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Actress Riki Lindhome joins Matt to discuss her role as Mardell Fitzgerald in the 2004 Best Picture winner Million Dollar Baby. Riki talks about what it was like to work with Clint Eastwood as both an actor and a director, her origins with The Actors Gang, and the amazing food on set. Plus, Riki discusses her other projects such as The Last House o…

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Looper with Noah Segan 48:14

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Actor Noah Segan returns this week and joins Matt to discuss his role as Kid Blue in the 2012 film Looper. Noah talks about how he ended up in the film, the origin of his nick name Kid Blue which existed before the film, and the story behind dropping his gun while twirling it. Plus, we hear about the incredible makeup work that went into Joseph Gor…

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The Last Jedi with Noah Segan 47:33

1+ y ago47:33

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Actor Noah Segan joins Matt this week to discuss his role as X-wing fighter pilot Stomeroni Starck in the 2017 film Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Noah talks about how he got the role, the origin of the name Stomeroni Starck and the connection to Poe Dameron, and becoming emotional while touring the Millennium Falcon. Plus, Noah shares ho…

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Ep. 9: “Bulletproof” with Hannah Einbinder 33:48

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In this final episode, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Ava Daniels herself, Hannah Einbinder. In unpacking the season finale they discuss Ava’s personal ambitions, the pressures of late night, and that final scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Scrooged with Dick Blasucci and Co-host Maria Blasucci 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

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Writer, producer, and Maria Blasuccis dad Dick Blasucci joins Matt and Maria to discuss his role as the IBC Television Executive in the 1988 Christmas film Scrooged. Dick explains how his friendship with Bill Murray landed him the role and shares stories of their outings together during their Second City days. Later, Dick recalls working alongside …

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Ep. 8 “Yes And?” with Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny Sibilly 37:08

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Johnny Sibilly, who play Marcus and Wilson. They recap the episode, unpack their characters’ progressive friendship, Marcus’s backstory, and the nature of fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 7: “The Deborah Vance Christmas Spectacular” with Rose Abdoo and J. Smith-Cameron 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by fan favorite Rose Abdoo, who plays house manager Josefina. They recap the episode and discuss Rose’s history in comedy coming with Second City. Then, actor J. Smith-Cameron (Succession) joins the pod to talk about her guest turn as Deborah’s estranged younger sister Kathy. L…

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I Wasn't There Too: Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel with Amanda Lund, Maria Blasucci, and Sara Sposito 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

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Its another edition of I Wasnt There Too featuring the on-set voices of the Chipettes from Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Amanda Lund, Maria Blasucci, and Sara Sposito. The girls give a sampling of their chipmunk voices before getting into stories about who they bonded with on set, drama between PAs, and what it was like filming on the Un…

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LBJ Ep 20: SEASON REVIEW, TEAM OF THE SEASON, Ligue 1 Legend Kylian Mbappé and Reggae Boy Shamar Nicholson - from Kingston to Clermont! 1:37:15

1+ y ago1:37:15

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by panel regulars Andy Scott, Luke Entwistle, Angus Torode and Baptiste Reynaud to run the rule over the amazing Ligue 1 Uber Eats season that was, with all the results, news and excitement from an incredibly dramatic final day. The chaps also bring us the official Le Beau Jeu Team of the Season - with a few surprises …

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Ep. 6 “Par for the Course” with Kathleen Felix-Hager 36:52

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Kathleen Felix-Hager, the show’s Emmy-award winning costume designer. In unpacking the episode they discuss Kathleen’s real-life inspiration for Deborah, Ava’s class hang-ups, and Christina Hendricks as a kinky Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Ep. 5: “One Day” with Adam Bricker 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by the Hacks Director of Photography, Adam Bricker. They talk about shooting outdoors, generational views on climate change, and what you should yell when you need help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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A Reggae Boy in France! Clermont's Jamaica star Shamar Nicholson's Journey to Ligue 1 Uber Eats 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

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Our intrepid reporter Andy Scott recently sat down with Clermont Foot 63's Jamaica international Shamar Nicholson to talk about his journey from Kingston to France's top flight - via Slovenia (Domzale), Belgium (Charleroi) and Russia (Spartak Moscow)! Nicholson - for whom football is the only sport - compares and contrasts Caribbean and European li…

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Star Trek with Brandon Adams 41:53

1+ y ago41:53

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Background actor Brandon Adams joins Matt this week to discuss his role as a guy on the shuttle - aka Jim Shuttle - in the 2009 Star Trek reboot. Brandon talks about having his face featured right alongside the films stars in the trailer, the joke he made to J.J. Abrams that he thought would get him fired, and the lengths he had to go to in order t…

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Ep. 4: “Join the Club” with Jean Smart 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by returning guest Jean Smart, who plays the one, the only, Deborah Vance. They talk about meeting your heroes, pickleball, and why you should ask for what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep. 3: “The Roast of Deborah Vance” with Joe Mande 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by Hacks writer/actor Joe Mande. They talk about Ava establishing boundaries, the rules of roast comedy, and Kaitlin Olson’s tour de force performance as DJ Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Django Unchained and Get Out with Marcus Henderson 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

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Actor, chess teacher, great storyteller Marcus Henderson joins Matt to discuss his roles in Quentin Tarantinos Django Unchained and Jordan Peeles Get Out. He tells us about his Django audition in which he pretended to be attacked by a dog, the layers he went into in portraying Groundskeeper Walter in Get Out, and running to the point of injury for …

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LBJ Ep 19 - PSG clinch 12th Ligue 1 title, Will Still's Reims removal, European semis and The day Diané saved PSG's bacon! 1:09:02

1+ y ago1:09:02

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Host Robbie Thomson is joined by Ligue 1 Uber Eats world feed commentator Andy Scott and CBS Viacom's French football expert Jonathan Johnson to run the rule over an exciting two weeks of Ligue 1 Uber Eats and European football. The chaps discuss PSG's latest Ligue 1 Uber Eats title and the sudden departure of Will Still - or is it now Will No Long…

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Ep. 2: “Better Late” with Mark Indelicato 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

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In this episode Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky are joined by guest Mark Indelicato, who plays Deborah’s long-suffering assistant Damien. They talk about filming at Television City, that Carrot Top cameo, and the world of late night TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…