Id10t With Chris Hardwick

Ana Gasteyer (SNL) returns to the podcast! They chat about how they love watching movies on planes, Ana talks about her parenting method and how her kids love to be weird and silly. She also talks about how she quit cigarettes, her process for writing funny song parodies and her upcoming Sugar & Booze tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead, The Boondock Saints) chats with Chris about how younger they seemed when The Walking Dead first started, how the show and characters have evolved over time and recovering from his accident of being hit by a truck. Norman also talks about what he thinks is important in life, dealing with unruly people online and how he deals with family life and fame! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Boreanaz (Angel, Buffy, SEAL Team) chats with Chris about redoing his house, how he keeps things to pass down to his children and they reminisce about malls in the 1970s. David then talks about his time working on Bones and Angel, prepping for his role on SEAL Team and growing up in Buffalo, NY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Bell (In A World, Children's Hospital, Bless This Mess) chats with Chris about her love of design, they discuss how hard it is to direct yourself in a movie and going to England to study drama. Lake also talks about how different the auditioning process is in England and America, balancing work and family and her show Bless This Mess! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linda Hamilton (Terminator) talks to Chris about being recognized in public, studying theater when she was younger and developing the character of Sarah Connor. Linda also talks about how she relaxes after working on a movie, moving to New Orleans and she tells stories from the set of Terminator: Dark Fate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edward Norton (Fight Club, American History X) chats with Chris about choosing the music for his new movie Motherless Brooklyn, they talk about character development in movies and where the idea for Motherless Brooklyn came from. Edward also talks about his grandfather’s business helping provide affordable housing and he talks about his iconic movies like American History X and Fight Club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Willem Dafoe and Chris talk about the first time he was on the podcast, the making of The Lighthouse and the uniqueness of the story and characters. Willem also talks about his appreciation for yoga, working in the theater and with the Wooster Group and living in Italy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket, Dark Knight Rises, Stranger Things) talks with Chris about promoting projects, his interesting family history and he talks about teaching acting, Chris also talks about his love for Vision Quest, Matthew talks about working with Stanley Kubrick on Full Metal Jacket and he talks about his new movie Miss Virginia, in theaters now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CM Punk returns to the podcast! He chats with Chris about living in Chicago, how he maintains being so athletic and his extensive fighting career. They also talk about how he balances work and personal life, things they both love to collect and his new movie Girl on the Third Floor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Eat World chats with Chris about growing up in Arizona, the early days of their band and how their lives changed when they started getting successful. They also talk about being on tour, what they each do to keep sane and their new album Surviving! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Henson returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about the history of the Henson studios, all the amazing props and creatures that are around the lot and how Farscape is still so popular today. They also talk about how adults continue to love the Henson puppets just like they did as kids, the difference between CG and puppets and the Farscape - Uncharted Territories 20th Anniversary Costume Celebration on October 19! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joaquin Phoenix chats with Chris about preparing for his role in Joker, what it was like playing such an emotional character and working with director Todd Phillips. They also talk about how angry spoilers make people, Joaquin talks about the one time he played video games and how he navigates his personal and professional life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Penn and Chris chat about how hectic promotional schedules are, the time he lost everything he owned in a fire and what inspired Sean to start writing. They also talk about Sean’s extensive charity work, creating the character of Bob Honey in his books and his iconic roles over the years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie are on the podcast! They talk about how it has been 20 years since House of 1000 Corpses, how their lives have changed since then and the making of 3 From Hell. They also talk about working together, Sheri talks about growing up and getting into entertainment and they talk about what they are excited about doing next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrea Savage is on the podcast again! She and Chris talk about all the nerdy stuff Chris likes and Andrea makes him explain some nerd stuff to him. Andrea also talks about starting her own podcast, Chris talks about staying at Hearst Castle and her TV show I’m Sorry, which now has the second season on Netflix!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911, Speechless) chats with Chris about the time the Reno 911 cast did @midnight, the differences between stand up, sketch and improv and the Black Dynamite TV show. Cedric also talks about his love of developing his characters, his monthly show at The Groundlings and how Speechless showed the importance of representation for people with disabilities! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Drew returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about how Loveline was the like an original podcast, how medicines have changed over the years and why Drew thinks people aren’t as happy as they used to be. Drew also wants to encourage people to go out and enjoy the world, they talk about Drew’s bout with cancer and what they are grateful for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Posehn returns to the podcast! He and Chris talk about Chris's collector Star Wars glasses, their thoughts on the Star Wars prequels and how Brian introduces his kid to things he likes. They also talk about how fandom has changed over the years, Brian now working on things he used to love as a kid and his memoir Forever Nerdy: Living My Dorky Dreams and Staying Metal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judy Greer (Arrested Development, Kidding, Halloween) chats with Chris about people who are too famous to shop at Target, their love of antiques and where people recognize her from. Judy also talks about how her mom almost became a nun, filming movies around the world and her new movie Driven! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, Maleficent, Mum) chats with Chris about what it’s like doing theater in Los Angeles, how she likes to keep her private life private and the vast array of characters she has played. She also talks about what kinds of projects she likes best, how the entertainment industry is changing and the upcoming season of Mum! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices