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<i>Speakeasy</i>: Simon Helberg

Speakeasy: Simon Helberg

The precocious Big Bang Theory star tells Paul F. Tompkins about emergency landings, performing in bookstores, show business false starts and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Also, the surprising challenges of being a 10-year-old black belt… …

<i>Speakeasy:</i> Russell Peters

Speakeasy: Russell Peters

In the latest installment, the world-renowned comedian, actor and Indo-Canadian drinks tequila with Paul F. Tompkins and talks about hanging with the King of Jordan, his experience on Source Code, how stand-up compares to boxing and more… …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Julia Stiles

Speakeasy: Julia Stiles

The drinking and talking show’s first-ever female guest tells Paul F. Tompkins about childhood scratchiti in New York City, playing an escort, the upsides of directing a Web series, two-stringed Asian instruments and her upcoming film, It’s a Disaster. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Nick Kroll

Speakeasy: Nick Kroll

The creator and star of Comedy Central’s new hit Kroll Show talks with Paul F. Tompkins about comedic influences, the secret behind his characters, his affinity with Alan Alda and the eye-opening, face-falling-off learning experience that was… Cavemen. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Michael Rooker

Speakeasy: Michael Rooker

In a boisterous exchange, the Walking Dead star cuts loose about prosthetic hands, taking roles to fix his roof, mounting Al Pacino, racing Tom Cruise and his wide-ranging career, from Mississippi Burning to Mallrats. And, oh yeah, “the Skunk-cident.” …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Dominic Monaghan

Speakeasy: Dominic Monaghan

The Wild Things host tells Paul F. Tompkins about giving up bread for a year, the UK’s drinking culture, carbon neutrality, his Star Wars ink and how a million Malaysian bees—plus whiskey—helped him beat his fear of heights. You know, small talk. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Tom Arnold

Speakeasy: Tom Arnold

And we’re back! Speakeasy returns as America’s most open comic discusses touring (without drugs), low sperm counts, celebrity divorce, notable roles and rifling through a stranger’s luggage to meet Daniel Day-Lewis. Yup, we covered a lotta ground. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Doug Benson

Speakeasy: Doug Benson

In our latest episode, the star comic tells Paul F. Tompkins about the role of stuffed penguins in stand-up comedy, the magic of Super High Me and his experience being a background dancer in Michael Jackson’s Captain EO. Bottoms up! …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Rich Sommer

Speakeasy: Rich Sommer

The man best known as Harry Crane of AMC’s Mad Men pulls up to the bar, sips a Dark ’n’ Stormy and opens up about his fellow cast members, his character’s growing “douchebaggery” and his obsession with board games. Cheers! …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Aziz Ansari

Speakeasy: Aziz Ansari

Paul F. Tompkins sits down with the Parks and Recreation star, who talks about his Southern roots, the start of his stand-up career and his newfound passion for cooking at home. Put it this way: the guy knows his way around bib lettuce and pork butt. …

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