ID10T with Chris Hardwick
I am Chris Hardwick. This podcast used to be called Nerdist. Now it is not. It is still basically just me talking about stuff and things with my two nerdy friends Jonah Ray and Matt Mira when they’re available, and usually someone more famous and smarter than all of us. Swearing is still fun, so we still do that occasionally. I hope you like this new iteration which is the same as before, but if a name hangs you up unhealthily I’m sure you will not hesitate to unfurl your rage not only in the ‘reviews’ section but also now on all the various social media platforms that have popped up since we started in 2010, effectively murdering blogs.
Comedians You Should Know!

Stand-up comedy special with Chris Fairbanks, Jackie Kashian, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Cibis, Kyle Kinane & Matt Braunger. Hosted by Chris Hardwick. Recorded at Meltdown Comics in LA on December 15, 2010 in front of a live nerd audience.

Direct download: Number_51_-_Comedians_You_Should_Know_2.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:23pm EST

Sklar Brothers

The Sklar Brothers are the only twin comedy team I can think of outside of Cheng & Eng or the Sagal sisters. They hosted "Cheap Seats," wrote/produced/starred in "Back on Topps" (a phenomenal web series) and are currently making podcasts under the "Sklarbro Country" name. Nice guys who are hilarious. WHAT MORE DO YOU VULTURES WANT???!! Oh. Apologies. There was no need for me to yell at you and I'm sorry. But sometimes you just make me so MAD, Baby...What? Ok. FINE. Go to your mother's. Like she needs more ammo against me. REAL mature, Karen! I CAN SLAM DOORS TOO, YA KNOW!

Direct download: Number_50_-_Sklar_Brothers.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:13pm EST

Billy West.mp3

In addition to invading your brain with iconic characters such as Stimpy (and later Ren), Fry, & Doug, Billy West also did funny make-em-ups on the Howard Stern show in the early 90s. IF THAT TWEREN'T ENOUGH he's also a world class musician. In this chat, he piled so much fascinating insight into the psyche of the comedian onto the show that our brain-roofs caved in under the pressure of awesomeness. I am convinced that the recent Metrodome incident happened SOLELY for the purpose of providing an appropriate metaphor to relate it. Plus, he's nice, which is always my favorite thing.

Direct download: Number_49_-_Billy_West.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:19am EST

Mayhem Miller

Mayhem Miller is an MMA wizard who is powerful yet benevolent. His hands are lethal wands that can cast punching and/or hugging spells: YOUR CHOICE! He also hosts the MTV show "Bully Beatdown," which is just as satisfying as the name promises. Most importantly, he's an interesting dude with a good heart and a solid work ethic. We forgot to ask why Tommy Lee has his named tattooed across his stomach. #wokkawokka #hashtaggingoutsidetwitter

Direct download: Number_48_-_Mayhem_Miller.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:13am EST

Adam Carolla Returns!

Adam Carolla makes his triumphant return to the Nerdist Podcast while dominating the medium with his own show. This time, Adam takes issue with rude male receptionists, radio program directors and "The Love Boat," while promoting his new book In 50 Years We'll All Be Chicks, available here. This episode was brought to you by Hiney Wine and Hickory Lube.

Direct download: Number_47_-_Adam_Carolla_Returns.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:39am EST

Matt Smith

ELEVENTH DOCTOR MATT SMITH!!! Anyone who follows anything I do probably has heard my numerous blabbings about how much I love Doctor Who. After one such blabbing on the tweetstream, I was contacted by Devin Johnson at the BBC who graciously offered to help get Matt on the podcast if at all possible. AND SO IT CAME TO PASS. I would like to smother Devin, Matt Stein and the BBC with an absurd pile of thanks.

Matt Smith loves chess, Alan Partridge and cookies. Every charming character trait you see in the Eleventh Doctor is all Matt. It was an extreme pleasure hanging out with him, and we look forward to some sweet Doctor on Dickens action for the Doctor Who Xmas special on December 25th, 9p ET on BBC America.

Joining me this episode were fellow Whovians Matt Mira and Janet Varney.

Direct download: Number204620-20Matt20Smith.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:10am EST

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak collects Disney Haunted Mansion memorabilia. ALSO he has a dang popular chat show on the Webs, soon to be the TV/Webs what with technology and all. Chris likes the movie "Willow". Jonah Ray was out. Matt Mira's insurance company is having their way with him after a mystery person beat up his car and removed most of the show's recording equipment. 

Direct download: Number_45_-_Kevin_Pollak.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:31pm EST

Donal Logue

Donal (long 'o') Logue is currently on one of my favorite TV shows, "Terriers" (a show NOT about dogs) on FX. I want many people to watch this show so the network will make more, because that's how television works. (Somehow, I've still managed to make a campaign for a show I have nothing to do with ALL ABOUT ME and what I want!) You may also recognize Donal from "Grounded For Life," "The Tao of Steve," "Blade," or from 90s era MTV as Jimmy the cab driver. Janet Varney ("Dinner & a Movie" co-host, SF Sketchfest co-producer and Chris Hardwick co-habitator) also sits in.

Direct download: Number_44_-_Donal_Logue.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:58pm EST

WIRED's Chris Anderson

WIRED's head nerd Chris Anderson! He also wrote the wonderful books "The Long Tail" and "Free: The Future of a Radical Price". Mr. Anderson--as the Matrix would have to refer to him--is a super-smart, thoughtful human and I always love chatting with him. What topics can you expect from this episode? Trolls! Social politics! The economy of attention! How to write a book! And the ever-raging debate: NERDS v GEEKS. Please to enjoy.

Direct download: Number_43_-_Chris_Anderson.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:57pm EST

Brian Posehn

Brian Posehn's infant son wiped out all of Springfield (schwaaa?). Chris, Jonah & Matt worshipped the glory that is Brian's nerdtastic man room.

Direct download: Number_42_-_Brian_Posehn.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:40am EST

Greg Fitzsimmons

Greg Fitzsimmons will punch you in the face if you're a mean jerk. Chris, Matt & Jonah will assault you with passive agressive comments in a similar situation, but then emotionally punch themselves in the face later on at home, WAY harder than they would ever hit someone else cuz that's how nerds roll (the 20-sided die).

Direct download: Number_41_-_Greg_Fitzsimmons.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:29pm EST

Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia discusses comedy writing, perfectionism, hypochondria & Entourage (the tv show, not the Microsoft/Mac OS email client). Chris & Jonah did this episode in a Matt Mira-free environment, as poor Matt couldn't get out of the job that actually pays him money.

Direct download: Number_40_-_Mike_Birbiglia.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:26am EST

Rainn Wilson

Rainn Wilson enjoys cookies, spirituality, and the band Pavement. Chris enjoys the Cookie Monster, spirit photography and the smell of new pavement. Jonah enjoys cookie mints and spirit-paving. Matt paved over a bunch of cookies, and now their spirits will eternally haunt him.

Direct download: Number_39_-_Rainn_Wilson.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:40pm EST

Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer is 33% of Human Giant and has a painting of Steve Martin from "The Jerk" that I want to steal. Matt and Jonah would totally help me. (if they want to stay on this 'show', that is)

Direct download: Number_38_-_Paul_Scheer.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:12pm EST

Live @ Bumbershoot 2010!

Special live show! We packed our ironic tshirts and trekked up to Seattle for the insanely fun Bumbershoot Festival! Matt, Jonah & I set up shop in the Charlotte Martin Theatre (within pooping distance of the Space Needle) and were joined by wonderlady comedy duo Garfunkel & Oates, the fantastic David O'Doherty (who is hilarious and Irish), a surprise guest, and about 500 lovable nerd voyeurs who just came to watch. PS -  our surprise guest was Doug Benson. I realize that that spoils the surprise. I'm just not sure anyone reads these little descriptions anyway. I could write something like "whale-fisting clown farts," and no one would notice it here. See? You didn't bother reading that. Carry on, then.

Direct download: Number_37_-_Bumbershoot.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:32pm EST

Donald Glover

Donald Glover is on "Community" but has so many talents that someday we'll all just be tiny moons orbiting his mega-stardom. Chris fails with his #Hardwick4Hulk campaign and Jonah & Matt write a "Back to the Future" musical.

Direct download: Number_36_-_Donald_Glover.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:59pm EST

Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is an hilarious musical nerd icon. If you don't know who he is I am surprised, but this is a good place to meet him. We chat about touring, the crafting of nerdy songs, and leaving safe but boring jobs to pursue unsafe but unboring jobs. PLUS JoCo plays a few songs, one of which is BRAND FRIGGIN NEW. Listen! Now! Really!

Direct download: Number_35_-_Jonathan_Coulton.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:42am EST

Bill Maher

Bill Maher and I sat down (standing podcasting is weird) and had a terrific chat about comedy, finding your voice and Johnny Carson.

Direct download: Number_34_-_Bill_Maher.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:49am EST

Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins once yelled at Wierd Al, Chris invents a nerd cereal, Jonah loves Morning Zoos and Matt left his glasses in the car. Probably next to a Dave Matthews tape.

Direct download: Number_33_-_Paul_F._Tompkins.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:01am EST

Felicia Day

Felicia Day! How could the Nerdist Podcast series ever be complete without her? Well, it can't! But now that's no longer a concern because here she is. Sure "Buffy" and "Dr. Horrible" made her a Nerd pin-up queen, but the massive following of her work on the "The Guild" proved her talents as a smart writer and a savvy producer. She is a well-rounded lady. This was a ridiculously fun episode despite Jonah's showing up THIRTY MINUTES LATE. Yeah, Jonah, you just got called out...IN TEXT FORM.

Direct download: Number_32_-_Felicia_Day.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:31pm EST

This podcast was recorded at Largo in front of many wonderful nerds on July 28th and featured the following awesome elements: David Koechner opening the show in character, Fred Willard chatting with us about comedy and Tom Kenny telling a story about the time he met Rodney Dangerfield and then closing the show with a handful of songs AS SPONGEBOB with a full friggin band and EVERYTHING. And have I mentioned FRED WILLARD enough???

Fred has a new book out called Fred Willard's Magnificent Movie Trivia: Put Your Knowledge of Movies, Actors, Facts & Firsts to the Test. Please acquire it with money.

Please to enjoy!

*special content note: this podcast DOES contain the occasional swear word, just in case you only look and the words "Spongebob" and "Download." The show may not be suitable for tykes.

 

Direct download: Number_31__Fred_Willard.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 10:25pm EST

MYTHBUSTERS

ALL 5 MYTHBUSTERS IN ONE PLACE: Jamie, Adam, Tory, Grant & Kari!  I feel like I should have sealed them in mylar or jammed them all together to form some kind of Mega-Mythbusting Bot, but instead we just chatted in front of a few thousand people about life, near-death and the busting of myths. This panel was 50 kinds of fun, at least 4 of which should be illegal in most states (excluding Nevada).

Direct download: Number_30_-_Mythbusters.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:07pm EST

Rich Sommer is "Mad Men" TV department head Harry Crane. He also has a background in comedy, board games and awesomeness. Chris gets a new digital recorder. Jonah and Matt return after a forced vacation without pay. Didn't seem that heartless since they don't get paid to show up either.

Direct download: Number_28_-_Rich_Sommer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:29pm EST

Allison Scagliotti

BONUS EPISODE! Allison Scagliotti is the "Good Will Hunting" of actresses--wicked smaht, wicked pretty and wicked sweet (I realize that "wicked" is an awkward modifier for "sweet," but sometimes the truth is awkward). She plays Claudia Donovan on SyFy's "Warehouse 13." In this ep she talks about overachieving, self-flagellation and Courtney Love. Get all up in her business on Twitter: @allisonscag.

Direct download: Number_27_-_Allison_Scagliotti.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:01pm EST

Scott Sigler is the NY Times Bestselling author of Contagious, Infected and the latest smash hit Ancestor. He has also been giving audiobook versions of his work in the form of a FREE PODCAST (that medium will NEVER catch on) for the last five years. Now that is some forward thinkin' right there...

In this ep we chat about extra-terrestrial sports, self-marketing and how he would have written Aliens.

Find him, appropriately, at scottsigler.com.

Direct download: Number_26_-_Scott_Sigler.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:26am EST

Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is FINALLY on this show. She are hilariousness.

Direct download: Number_25_-_Maria_Bamford.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:15pm EST

Bill Burr

Comedian Bill Burr yelled at Philadelphia, Chris vaguely understands hockey, Jonah understands it even less, and Matt is weirdly not tired of the running "Matt loves the Dave Matthews Band" joke, though I'm sure all of you are.

Direct download: Number_24_-_Bill_Burr.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:05am EST

OZZY

What else can I say here? It's OZZY. And he is AWESOME.

Subscribe on iTunes or download the mp3.

Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:20am EST

Craig Ferguson Live @ Largo!

Our third "Live @ Largo" show welcomes the amazingly brilliant and charming Craig Ferguson, musician/songstress Sara Watkins, plus surprise guests! Craig talks about his friendship with Peter Cook, explains the socio-political origins of the Daleks, and educates  us Americans on the proper use of the "C" word. This episode was mindblowingly fun and I sincerely hope you get a chance to come see one of our live shows.

Subscribe on iTunes or download the mp3.

Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:50pm EST

Number 21: iPhone Announcements from WWDC10

BONUS EPISODE!

I threw this in as an extra ep this week because I know that not all Nerdist Podcast listeners are Apple drones. If you do live an Apple-centric life, however, this episode is for YOU. After attending the keynote (which I rather enjoyed) I sat down with my pals Ryan Block of gdgt.com, Mark McClusky of Wired, and Jason Chen of Gizmodo (yes, *that* Jason Chen) to discuss the ins, outs, ups, downs and whichways of the Apple news that was kickin' it Steve Jobs-style earlier today on a gorgeous day in San Francisco.

Direct download: Number_21_-_iPhone_4.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:17am EST

Alison Brie

Alison Brie stars in Mad Men and Community. She is hilarious, and if there were a drug for delightfulness, certainly it would be synthesized from her DNA. She also prefers shorts to jeans. Also, Chris lost his virginity to a Belinda Carlisle song, Jonah got locked in his building due a faulty garage gate, and in addition to the Dave Matthews Band, Matt also loves Regina Spektor. I think he wants to be their baby.

Download the mp3 or visit the iTunes.

Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:54pm EST

Doug Benson

Doug Benson played the role of  "Doug Benson" in Super High Me, Chris hasn't watched American Idol since Season 2, Jonah liked the Derrick Comedy movie "Mystery Team", and Matt wishes Dave Matthews would come to him in the night and give him "The Eternal Kiss," like some kind of jazzy vampire.

BONUS: Hard 'n Phirm song "SFH".

Subscribe on iTunes or download the mp3.

Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:13pm EST

Matt Walsh

BONUS EPISODE! Matt Walsh is a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade, Chris explains what happened to L.A.'s once-thriving rail system, Jonah loves "Tales From the Crypt" and Matt likes to take romantic baths with the thought that Dave Matthews' last name is really just his pluralized first name.

Walsh is a terrific guy and this is was a SUPER fun episode.

 

Download this ep on iTunes or get the mp3 here.

Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:38am EST

"Weird Al" Yankovic

Weird Al is the nicest guy in the world, Chris is nice but tends to get impatient with automated customer service phone menus, Jonah is the same size as John Cusak and Matt is shattered that the Dave Matthews Band is taking a break from touring in 2011.

Click here for the mp3!

Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:03am EST

Live @ Largo w/ Tom Lennon, Mike Phirman and Paul & Storm

Our second live show featured the amazingly funny Tom Lennon, the sublimely hysterical Mike Phirman and the epically hilarious Paul & Storm! Plus a legendarily laugh-inducing surprise guest!

 

Recorded 5/11 at Largo in Los Angeles.

Direct download: Number_16_-_Largo.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:42am EST

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie just got rid of his Motorola Sidekick, Chris is "Engineer #2" in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Jonah watches "The Little Chocolatiers" and Matt wants to touch the Dave Matthews Band's boobs.

Direct download: Number_15_-_Rob_Zombie.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:17pm EST

Stan Lee

This Q&A style podcast was recorded at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 14th in front of many fans. As a True Believer, I was already excited to "listen up" because Stan Lee is fifty kinds of awesome. I was even more delighted to learn that, in person, he is FIFTY MORE KINDS. I absolutely loved every second I got to spend with him.

Please to enjoy!

Direct download: Number_14_-_Stan_Lee.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:03am EST

THE MUPPETS

Yes, THE MUPPETS. The Muppets came on my wee podcast to discuss the Entertainment Business, balancing home & work, digital culture and their recent Webby nominations for their sublimely delightful cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody". They were thoughtful, articulate and generally wonderful. As a lifelong fan of their work, chatting with them may have been the single greatest moment of my life. It's a fun, candid interview so I hope you enjoy it!

Direct download: Number_13_-_The_Muppets.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:43am EST

OK Go!

BONUS EPISODE! Normally we're a once-a-week operation but somehow we're at a point where we have a few "in the can" as they say in the Entertainment Biz (and I assume the Pornography Biz as well) so I wanted to get these guys on as soon as it was possible. Damian Kulash and Tim Nordwind are super smart, very nice dudes who have made some of the best videos in recent memory through the use of those super-smarts and a willing army of creative fans willing to help out (nerdsourcing). It was a genuine pleasure hanging out with them.

Direct download: Number_12__OK_Go.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:13am EST

Eugene Mirman & God's Pottery

Eugene Mirman wants to fire the audience, God's Pottery gives a shout out to a footless boy, Chris enjoys Russian culture, Jonah is wearing a snazzy jacket that you can't see, and Matt was late probably because he likes the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_11_-_Mirman-Gods_Pottery.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 3:07am EST

Adam Savage Live @ Largo!

The fantastically brilliant Adam Savage of "Mythbusters" joined us for our very first live podcast! This was recorded at Largo in Los Angeles on April 5th, 2010 in front of a kick-ass crowd of delightful humans. As these people had exchanged hard-earned dollars for seats to this show, we made it a little longer than a normal podcast by incorporating live performances and taking Q & A from them at the end.

*SPECIAL NOTE: Adam did stand-up for the FIRST TIME in his life and DESTROYED. It was truly hilarious and I hope he continues to do it!

*SPECIAL NOTE #2: We all swear a lot in this, so if you wanted to listen to this with your kids, think again unless you're sure the Internet has already taught them way worse things than F-bombs.

Excelsior!

Direct download: Number_10__Adam_Savage.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:21am EST

Mike Shinoda

Recently I became email pals with Mike Shinoda of the band Linkin Park and have found him to be two of my favorite things: super-smart and super-nice. This is a special "one-on-one" podcast, with just Mike and myself, as Jonah and Matt were both out of town doing out of town things. Don't worry, though, I'm sure Matt was liking the Dave Matthews Band wherever he was.

Direct download: Number_9__Mike_Shinoda.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:20am EST

Jim Gaffigan

Comedian Jim Gaffigan gets mistaken for Philip Seymour Hoffman, Chris gets harassed by a dude, Jonah gets chummy with Steven Wright and Matt gets excited about the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_8__Jim_Gaffigan.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:47am EST

Andy Richter

Andy Richter talks of Conan and Morrissey, Chris invents "The Golden Parachute," Jonah tries sitting up straight and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_7__Andy_Richter.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:09am EST

Joel McHale

Joel McHale dressed his son like a light switch, Chris sings Doggie Michael Bolton, Jonah had a Seacrest sighting and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_6__Joel_McHale.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:59am EST

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm discusses his lost SNL sketch, Chris doesn't understand how beards work, Jonah is a star-maker and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_5__Jon_Hamm.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:57am EST

Rob Huebel & Motion City Soundtrack

Rob Huebel (Human Giant, Children's Hospital) finds a dog, Motion City Soundtrack plays a song, Jonah has a fake last name, Chris drinks out of a bowl and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_4_Huebel-MCS.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:11am EST

Adam Carolla

Adam Carolla hates Sid & Marty Krofft, Chris accidentally invents a racist beverage, Jonah apparently writes on a television show and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.

Direct download: Number_3__Adam_Carolla.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:11am EST

Drew Carey

Drew Carey exists in Second Life, Chris uses a robot toilet, Jonah demands the whole show be in 8-bit and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.

 

Direct download: Number_2_Drew_Carey.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:00am EST

Tom Lennon

The inaugural podcast welcomes Tom Lennon (The State, Reno 911), Señor Aboleto delivers a theme song, Jonah sounds far away and Matt likes the Dave Matthews Band.
SIDENOTE: I need to get some "P" popping screens for the cardiod mics. I'm aware of this now! Also, Jonah's mic might be faulty so that's why he sounds like a distant spectre. It's the first one, people! Bug fixes and updates next week!

 

Direct download: Number_1.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:09pm EST