The gang opens Pandora's Box by inviting JC's husband and bassist/music producer extraordinaire, Stu Brooks, onto the pod for a Brooks Family takeover episode. Alec gets knocked off the top of a particular mountain, Goldy tries to pick a fight w Alec’s dad & JC finally gets a word in edgewise by introducing a new segment. See Privacy Policy at http…

Family Guy writer Artie Johann joins the gang to talk about baseball, pizza, and a near-invite to Vegas. Goldy goes all out for a Toyota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight Show writer Jon Rineman joins the gang for Johnny Jokes, and talks about a phone call with Jay Leno that changed his life. Goldy hopes his friends don’t get along. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natural host, Craig Kilborn returns to the show to talk about entrée etiquette, his happy childhood, and his beloved Timberwolves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman’s incredible luck finally runs out as he finds himself a guest on the podcast to talk Boston, Seinfeld, and the bitter Simpsons/Family Guy feud. Goldy wants to see your bank account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Legitimate star and good person, Kate Walsh, joins the gang to talk Broadway, Arizona, and Grey’s Anatomy. Goldy beta-tests GTA VI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Guy writer Travis Bowe joins the gang to talk baseball, push-ups, and rice. Goldy has his “flu game”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lew Schneider returns to the show for Johnny Jokes, Top 5, and more stories from his long career. Goldy and Alec have an 11am lunch in Vegas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/performer Arthur Meyer joins the gang to talk about his time on The Tonight Show, and why he’s so comfortable being naked. Tom Gammill makes a big career move. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JC invites the gang back to The Breakfast Club. Surely, these three Gen X’ers will be on the same page about this 80’s classic, right?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Dads” and “Making History” exec, Samata Narra joins the gang to talk TV, soccer, and growing up in Kentucky. JC, Goldy, and Alec feel some kinda way about Caitlin Clark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alec and Goldy spend an hour debating the state of comedy today. Fortunately, JC has some actual information. Plus, Tom Gammill’s epic return as Morty and Tom Gammill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimmel head writer Danny Ricker joins the gang to talk about late night, knowing your role, and the email that changed his life. Alec learns what’s in a name. Goldy fits right in at the happiest place on earth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Actor, musician, and Community Auditions runner-up, Scott Grimes sits down with the gang to talk about Oppenheimer, Orville, and Ted. Tom Gammill’s agent checks in with his slightly-too-late Oscar picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang recaps the Oscars. Goldy reveals a parenting weakness. Alec finds himself in a comedy conundrum. JC teaches us “the pirate”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris “Shaba” Sheridan joins the gang to talk about Family Guy, Resident Alien, and what makes a good PA. JC is the belle of the Beefsteak Ball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Times best-selling author of “Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs” and the screenwriter of the upcoming biopic on Reality Winner patiently teaches the gang how to write. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Seth Meyers writer and comedian Matt Goldich joins the gang to talk about late night, daytime, and his new special “No Questions Asked”. Goldy’s mind creates personalized horror films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Musician, composer and Fall Out Boy frontman, Patrick Stump details his shocking fall from lead singer of one of the world’s biggest bands to working with Alec, Goldy, and JC. JC gets granular with We Are The World, Goldy sacks Brock Purdy again, and Alec continues his colonoscopy crusade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

Goldy leads the charge as the gang turns nothing into something. Clear eyes, empty buttholes, can’t lose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang dives into the greatest Sopranos episode of all time. Goldy lets future writers know that it’s already over. Alec prepares for a colonoscopy, and JC offers to pick him up afterwards for some reason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Alec, Goldy and JC vacillate between feeling like idiots and geniuses after watching the “Frasier” pilot and “Maestro.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Freaky” screenwriter Michael Kennedy talks with the gang about his success, his time on Family Guy, and the delights of downtown Cleveland. Goldy deals with the media crush from his Golden Globes monologue. JC notices that Alec says “lead-ed”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

“Ted” showrunners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh join the gang to talk about “Modern Family”, “Ted”, and growing up in Rhode Island. Alec has a growth spurt. Goldy dazzles with his own Golden Globes monologue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang talks about a couple of good new movies, Goldy gets in touch with the feminine side of his family, and JC spreads goodwill and germs around the globe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Guy cast member and YouTube sensation Arif Zahir joins the gang to talk about his incredible rise to fame. Alec gets a phone call from… Seth? Brian Atene is redeemed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Elite English comedian Jimmy Carr dazzles the gang with his gatling gun of jokes. Goldy shares a Christmas tale for the ages. JC shits all over a loss in Alec’s family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Letterman head writer John Beckerman joins the gang to talk Dave, the Lampoon, and growing up artsy in Pittsburgh. Goldy gets a boombox. Alec can’t get a “haha”. JC chimes in on the importance of creating good memories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

The creator of “South Side” (& co-host of ATDD's favorite “One Song”) details his incredible rise from DJ to writer to actor to showrunner, while Goldy worries his own career is over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Goldy and Alec actually write a scene from Goldy’s upcoming Family Guy script. Writers assistant Hillman Hollister helps us out, and JC puts it all together, as always. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A wide-ranging discussion from Jimmy Carter, to a new vision for the holidays, to whether a porn star moving into a nursing home is a show, will leave you wondering, “Is this anything??” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Dateline correspondent, and all-around great guy, Josh Mankiewicz joins the gang to talk true crime, and growing up in a dynastic American family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courtney Lilly - The showrunner of the ABC hit “Black-ish” spoils our whole vibe with his sound advice, positive attitude, and genuine passion for writing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our buddy, Kevin Hench: hear the remarkable tale of how showrunner Kevin Hench made it from the Virgin Islands to Vermont to Sherman Oaks. Also, Goldy freaks out after seeing the moon during the day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang breaks down the Fawlty Towers pilot. Alec can’t do prop comedy. Goldy can’t shit in Jamaica. JC can’t believe she has to listen to this garbage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goldy gives a masterclass on the do’s and don’ts of giving a toast. Alec may be thinned from the herd. JC turns the water into wine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang talks to legendary actor Michael McKean about Spinal Tap, Laverne & Shirley, and Better Call Saul. Goldy thinks The Golden Bachelor might be an American Psycho. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musician, DJ and co-host of Sirius XM’s “One Song” gives the music appreciation class you wish you’d had. JC’s 23andMe uncovers that she’s also a Taiwanese/Siberian fast twitch ping-pong monster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Talented writer Damien Fahey joins the gang to talk about his meteoric rise from basement radio to MTV’s TRL and subsequent fall to Family Guy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writers Guild bigwig David Goodman gives us the inside scoop on how the WGA strike was settled, what it means going forward, and pointedly and extensively tells Alec why he was wrong about a minor issue from 16 years ago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang talks with Happy Endings creator David Caspe about writing and the Bulls. Alec presents an off-menu item to Goldy at dinner. JC shows off her careless whisper. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor and impressionist Josh Robert Thompson dazzles the gang with his spot on Morgan Freeman, Robert Deniro, George Lucas, etc. Goldy gives Drew Barrymore a what for. Alec wishes he had included Iris in the top 5 songs he hated at first but now loves & JC can't believe Alec remembers "Zihuatanejo". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a…

Kirker Butler - From tying pornographic balloon animals for Exxon executives to collaborating with Steve Martin, Kirker Butler has done it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah dazzles the gang with his spot on Obama and Eddie Murphy. Execs, tune in for our reboots with a twist! (Call us after the strike) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Guy writer and Big Mouth creator Andrew Goldberg talks about his friendship with Nick Kroll, being Seth MacFarlane’s assistant, and how Goldy is the de facto king of the balds. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Young writer Dimitry Pompée joins the gang to talk about writing, lobbying, and an unforgettable run-in with John Lewis. Goldy unlocks a dark, core memory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Howard Stern, Donald Trump, and Jeff Goldblum stop by in the form of talented comedian and impressionist Matt Friend. Goldy does a solid five on Ikea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A wide ranging interview with The New Yorker writer, NPR correspondent, and author of “The Loneliest Americans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang discusses Barbie, Top 5 Matt Damon movies, and makes a pitch to save network TV. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WGA bigwig David Goodman on the strike that’s paralyzed Hollywood; what it means now that the actors have joined the fray; and when and how it could all end (spoiler: he doesn’t know or he won’t tell us) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…