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<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. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Nat Faxon

Speakeasy: Nat Faxon

Paul F. Tompkins sits down with the multi-talented Ben and Kate star to discuss the show, surfing, shark attacks, ice hockey, improv and “slapping fives.” Oh, and winning an Oscar for co-writing The Descendants (guess that’s kind of a big deal). …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Patton Oswalt

Speakeasy: Patton Oswalt

The renowned comic drinks a Harvey Weissbanger and discusses the rigors of stand-up touring, his changing relationship with metalcore and the concept of bed-flavored cupcakes. Which he somehow makes sound appetizing. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Seth Green

Speakeasy: Seth Green

A couple of nattily dressed fellows—Paul F. Tompkins and the man behind Robot Chicken—walk into a bar and discuss desolate open mic nights, teenage failures, 100 Cartoon Network episodes and the unpredictable Harrison Ford. Cheers! …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Speakeasy: Jesse Tyler Ferguson

The Modern Family star sits down with Paul F. Tompkins to talk Broadway, bow ties and Bryan Cranston. Also covered: that awkward moment when fans fail to realize that he and co-star Eric Stonestreet are not, in fact, married with an adopted child. …

<i>Speakeasy</i>: Paul Scheer

Speakeasy: Paul Scheer

Yes, Speakeasy is back! In honor of Oktoberfest, Fall for Food and the NFL, Paul F. Tompkins grills The League star about fantasy football, improv and his other hit show, NTSF:SD:SUV. These guys may not know sports, but they know how to talk about them. …

<i>Speakeasy</i> 12, Part 2: Zach Galifianakis

Speakeasy 12, Part 2: Zach Galifianakis

With The Campaign opening in just a few days, one star completes his chat with Paul F. Tompkins by discussing his unusual film preparation technique, the sweet life of young models in retail and seemingly platonic sleepovers. What did you expect, exactly? …

<i>Speakeasy</i> 12: Zach Galifianakis

Speakeasy 12: Zach Galifianakis

Try to contain your excitement as Paul F. Tompkins quizzes the Campaign star about Broadway musicals, Shakespeare, being presidential, honeybees, blueberry farming, his first time on stage and more. Believe it or not, folks, this wasn’t scripted. …

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