Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Actor David Harbour (Sheriff Jim Hopper) joins Dan to discuss the powerful ending to Season 3 of "Stranger Things", including the emotional letter that Hopper wrote to Eleven. He also talks about auditioning for the role, the evolution of his character, and exciting things to expect in Season 4. Plus, could the Red Guardian (his role in "Black Widow") take on Captain America?
Mon, Aug 2, 2021
Actor and writer Jake Johnson talks about the final scene of "Win It All", when his character Eddie, after winning $100K, is carried out of an underground casino after believing he was having a heart attack. He also shares how growing up in Chicago influenced writing the movie, growing up with the Cubs, and how sports and gambling sometimes don't mix. Jake also discusses some of his other roles including the voice of Peter B. Parker in "Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse", his new movie "Ride The Eagle", and a tremendous story about meeting Prince on the set of "New Girl".
Mon, Aug 9, 2021
Actor and comedian Tig Notaro joins Dan to discuss her brave decision to take off her shirt during her 2015 stand-up special shortly after undergoing a double mastectomy. She also candidly reveals how she used humor to get her through such a personal time in her life, how her love of music influenced her career, her new HBO Max series "Drawn", and she shares the "darkest" joke she's ever told.
Mon, Aug 16, 2021
Actress and singer MJ Rodriguez joins Dan to discuss the final scene of season one of "Pose" when Blanca wins "Mother of the Year". She also talks about auditioning for her Emmy-nominated role, the importance of the character to her fans, and what it meant to her personally. Before they end, Michaela Jae reacts to the new video for her single "Something To Say".
Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Actor Luke Wilson joins Dan to discuss the iconic scene at the beginning of "Old School", when his character Mitch returns home to a very unexpected surprise in his bedroom. They also discuss some of "Old School's" other memorable moments, what it was like working with Will Ferrell and director Todd Phillips, living together and getting in fights with his brother Owen, and being a superhero on the CW's "Stargirl". Dan and Luke also reminisce about being in a scene together and bond over their shared fandom of Bob Dylan.
Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Actor and Professional Wrestler John Cena joins Dan to discuss the hilarious scene in "Trainwreck", where he gets into a verbal altercation with someone sitting behind him and Amy Schumer at the movie theatre. He details how much of the scene was scripted and how much was improv, how he crafted the "Steven" character, his favorite lines from the movie, Mark Wahlberg comparisons, and the film's awkward sex scene. John also discusses the similarities between his acting and wrestling career, the passion of WWE fans, and the names of former wrestlers that he'd love to get into the ring with.
Mon, Sep 6, 2021
Actor and Producer Elijah Wood joins Dan to deep-dive into one of the final scenes of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, where Frodo and Sam climb treacherous Mount Doom in an attempt to destroy the One Ring. Elijah also talks about how difficult it was to say goodbye to such an iconic character, what specifically he did to impress Peter Jackson to win his role, how he avoided being typecast as "Frodo", and souvenirs that he kept from the movie set. Elijah also goes in-depth on why he started his own production company, as well as what it's like going head-to-head with serial killer Ted Bundy in the new movie "No Man Of God".
Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Actor and Comedian Patton Oswalt joins Dan to focus on the 2009 movie "Big Fan". He talks about what it was like to shoot Michael Rapaport with a paintball gun, how he was able to portray an obsessive sports fan without actually being an obsessive sports fan, and why he's the Charlie Brown of principals on the sitcom AP Bio. Patton also pitches his idea for the perfect sports documentary, shares some random movie suggestions, and elaborates on what it's like playing hapless Principal Durbin on A.P. Bio along with the most obscure Marvel super-villain of all-time, M.O.D.O.K.
Mon, Sep 20, 2021
Actress and soon-to-be director Julia Stiles joins Dan to discuss her iconic role as Kat Stratford in the 1999 cult-classic "10 Things I Hate About You", focusing on the scene where Kat is overwhelmed with emotion when she gets up in front of the class to read her poem. She also talks about what it was like to work with Heath Ledger, Heath's most memorable scene, and the scene from the movie that now makes Julia cringe. They also dissect Julia's role as Nicky Parsons in the "Bourne" movies, what it was like to act AND attend college at the same time, her aspirations of moving behind the camera, her love of baseball and throwing out the first pitch at a Mets game.
Mon, Sep 27, 2021
Actor and Comedian Bill Burr explains to Dan how he was able to land the role of Migs Mayfeld on Disney's "The Mandalorian" after famously making fun of the "Star Wars" franchise for so many years. He also talks about dealing with the hardcore "Star Wars" fans who had issues with his character, from his noticeable accent to Migs accidentally dropping Baby Yoda. Bill also reminisces about his appearances on "Chappelle's Show" back in the day, his dedication to his acting career, and feeling intimidated by some of the accomplished actors that he's worked with, like Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei on "The King of Staten Island".
Mon, Oct 4, 2021
Actor Anthony Michael Hall joins Dan to go back in time to explore the iconic coming of age movie from 1985, "The Breakfast Club". He discusses why the movie keeps resonating with different generations, how difficult it was to balance serious social issues with humor during the "group therapy" scene, and what it was like to work with the legendary director John Hughes on essentially an 80's trifecta of influential movies ("Breakfast Club", "Pretty In Pink" and "Weird Science"). AMH also talks about first encountering John Hughes on "National Lampoon's Vacation", his one-year stint on "Saturday Night Live" with Robert Downey Jr., and what part he's playing in the upcoming horror revival "Halloween Kills".
Mon, Oct 11, 2021
Actress Amy Ryan joins Dan to remember her time on "The Office", specifically the heartwarming scene where Michael Scott (Steve Carell) proposes to Holly Flax in Season 7. She also talks about her role as Beadie Russell on "The Wire", her background in theatre, how her professional career changed after her Academy Award-nominated role as Helene in "Gone Baby Gone", and what it's like to work with Hollywood legends Steve Martin and Martin Short on Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building".
Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Actress Carla Gugino takes Dan Patrick inside "The Haunting of Hill House", specifically Episode 9, where the fate of Olivia Crain is finally revealed. She goes in-depth on how she interpreted her character's actions and explains some of the mysteries of the series, as well as revealing the scene in "Hill House" that was the most difficult for her to film. Carla also opines on why "Hill House" has resonated with so many different people all over the world. Finally, Carla looks back at some of the prior roles in her career and shares some life lessons she's learned along the way.
Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Dan is joined by filmmaker Edgar Wright (Shaun of The Dead, Hot Fuzz) to talk about his 2017 Academy-Award winning film Baby Driver, including the unforgettable opening scene car chase. Edgar discusses how music plays such an integral part of Baby Driver (and all of his movies), and how he began developing the idea for Baby Driver over 2 decades ago. He also describes his personal directing style and how he deals with the pressure he puts on himself while filming. Finally, Edgar takes us behind the scenes of his new psychological horror movie, Last Night In Soho.
Tue, Nov 9, 2021
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of The Addams Family on the big screen, and actress Christina Ricci joined Dan to reveal some spooky secrets about playing Wednesday Addams and some of her favorite scenes, including when Wednesday leads a revolt against her summer camp when forced to participate in the Thanksgiving-themed play. Christina also discusses how she transitioned from being a child actor into more mature and diverse roles, her interest in directing, and her new psychological thriller Yellowjackets, coming to Showtime on November 14th.
Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Actor John Cho joins Dan to talk about his 2004 cult-classic comedy Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. John reveals his original thoughts of the movie when first presented with the script and how he developed his friendship with co-star Kal Penn, along with reflecting on his favorite memories and scenes, including picking up a drugged-up Neil Patrick Harris hitchhiking on the side of the road. John also shares how he's constantly confused for other celebrities, the delicate balance of interacting and appealing to fans, and his new Netflix project Cowboy Bebop. Plus, will there be a Harold and Kumar 4?
Tue, Nov 30, 2021
Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Nick Kroll joins Dan to discuss a few memorable scenes from FX's The League, including the draft order scene and when Ruxin gets called into HR for using company email to send his raunchy trash-talking videos. Nick reminisces on the days when he played fantasy sports, and shares how his character "Ruxin" almost prevented him from getting married. Nick also reveals his comedy influences, his healthy competition with his writing partner John Mulaney, and demonstrates most, if not all, of the 30 voices he provides on Netflix's Big Mouth.
Tue, Dec 7, 2021
Dan sits down with rapper and actor Method Man to talk about his role on the critically-acclaimed HBO series The Wire. He shares how he first got the role and how he handled the ultimate demise of his character "Cheese", along with other stories from the set. Method Man also discusses his commitment to his acting career, other characters he'd like to play, and reuniting with Mary J. Blige and Redman on the current season of Power Book II: Ghost on STARZ. Plus, will there be a How High sequel (and will Dan be in it?), and you'll never believe what band Method Man would love to collaborate with.
Tue, Dec 14, 2021
Actor J.K. Simmons joins Dan to discuss his Academy Award-winning performance as music instructor Terence Fletcher in the 2014 film Whiplash. He talks about his approach to portraying such an intense character and goes in-depth on some of the most memorable scenes, including "Find My Tempo". Also touches on what it was like to become an "overnight sensation" late in his career, talks about his current role as the head coach of a football team in the sports drama National Champions, and reveals the meaning of his touching acceptance speech after winning the Oscar for "Best Supporting Actor" in 2015.
Tue, Dec 21, 2021
Actor and Comedian D'Arcy Carden joins Dan to discuss her Emmy-nominated role as "Janet", the artificial intelligence-like guide in The Good Place. She reflects on what it was like to be a struggling actress before getting the role, what the audition process was like for "Janet", and how she celebrated when she received the good news. D'Arcy also reveals her anxiety when she realized she would be playing all the characters in the famous Season 3 episode, nannying for and later working alongside actor Bill Hader in Barry, plus she and Dan get to fangirl over Harry Styles. That's right, they both love Harry.