Chris Parnell, is an actor and voice over actor who you might recognize as Jerry in Rick & Morty, Cyril in Archer, Dr Leo Spaceman in 30 Rock, Fred Shay in Suburgatory and his many performances on Saturday Night Live.

Chris has also voiced, "Mr. Peabody" on The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show, "Snoot" on The Dawn of the Croods, "Migs" on Elena of Avalor, various characters on Nature Cat and Wordgirl. He has also voiced various characters in American Dad, The Simpsons & Family Guy and has made appearances on Inside Amy Schumer, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Goldbergs, Murphy Brown, friends, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Wil & Grace, Friends, Another Period and The Spoils Before Dying. His previous film work includes Life of the Party, Battle of the Sexes, Sisters, Anchorman, The Five Year Engagement, 21 Jump Street, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and Hot Rod. He's also been in Grown-ish, ABC's Black-ish spin-off as "Dean Parker" and "Wayne" in Happy Together.

In this wide ranging chat we talk about rejection, expectations, being fired from Saturday Night Live, mentors, adoption, being an introvert, confidence, esteem, being a teacher plus a lot more.

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