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Ep. #829: Robert Smigel

Robert Smigel discusses co-directing and co-writing the hilarious new film, Leo, why he rarely does podcasts, why kids know comedy better than some adults do, performing The Lost Hans and Franz Movie on Conan O’Brien’s podcast this year, writing songs and not promoting musicals, singing well in character the way Adam Sandler, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, and Neil Hamburger do, critical acclaim and awards season, future plans, and much more.

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Ep, #434: Simon Rich

Brilliant American humourist Simon Rich talks about his new short story book, Hits & Misses, missing Toronto, Adolf Hitler, the Kinks and the Magnetic Fields, his penchant for shortform writing and sketches, show business, his future plans, and much more! Supported by Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts.