Ask Me Another

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Packed with trivia, comedy and celebrity guests, Ask Me Another is like an amusement park for your brain. Host Ophira Eisenberg and musician Jonathan Coulton take brilliant contestants on a roller coaster that'll make you laugh and scream (out the answers)—and barely anyone throws up in a trash can.

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Julio Torres: My Favorite E...

01.24.2020

SNL writer Julio Torres reveals the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's Los Espookys.

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01.24.2020 Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky Shapes SNL writer Julio Torres reveals the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's Los Espookys.
01.17.2020 Justin Long And Marina Franklin: Franklin My Dear, I Don't Give A Long Justin Long talks about his new podcast. Marina Franklin plays a game about themed restaurants.
01.10.2020 Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Stanning For Cereal That '70s Show alum Topher Grace and Broad City's Arturo Castro share stories of their big breaks.
01.03.2020 Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing Luke James sings-along to some classic steamy slow jams in a game called "Tunnel of Love."
12.27.2019 Adam Lambert And Tony Hawk: A California Christmas Singer Adam Lambert joins skateboarder Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre.
12.20.2019 Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions Actor Kal Penn and comedian Dan Soder drop by Ask Me Another's first-ever Tournament of Champions.
12.13.2019 Anthony Ramos: A Quiz-mas Carol Ophira and Jonathan use the power of trivia to melt the heart of puzzle guru Ebenezer Scrooge.
12.06.2019 Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone? Singer-songwriter Paula Cole shares how jazz inspired her to find her own Grammy-winning sound.
11.29.2019 Trace Adkins And Carlene Carter: Cowboys And Cowpunks Country music singers Trace Adkins and Carlene Carter take the AMA stage in Nashville.
11.22.2019 Robert Earl Keen: Texas Troubadour Robert Earl Keen describes how his early days in Houston barrooms led to a career in music.
11.15.2019 Josh Gondelman And Catherine Cohen: Brooklyn Famous Josh Gondelman and Catherine Cohen play a game of two truths and a lie: sports superstition edition.
11.08.2019 Alejandro Escovedo: Punk Rock Roots In Texas Latino punk veteran Alejandro Escovedo talks about his latest album, The Crossing.
11.01.2019 Nicole Byer: Nailed It! Comedian and Nailed It! host Nicole Byer on how she went from waiting tables to performing stand-up.
10.25.2019 Michael McDonald: Once A Doobie, Always A Doobie Singer-songwriter Michael McDonald explains why he still considers himself a Doobie Brother.
10.17.2019 Taylor Schilling: Orange Is The New Clown Taylor Schilling explains why after seven seasons on Orange Is the New Black, she's going to clown school.
10.11.2019 Kristin Chenoweth: No Rest For The Wicked Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth joins AMA in Houston.
10.04.2019 Bowen Yang And Matt Rogers: I Don't Think So, Honey! SNL's Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers from Las Culturistas play a game about bees and honey.
09.27.2019 Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity In Austin, Matthew McConaughey chats about his new role as the Univ. of Texas' Minister of Culture.
09.20.2019 DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back DeWanda Wise recalls pursuing acting to avoid detention. Taye Diggs reflects on his return to TV.
09.13.2019 Ilfenesh Hadera: Spike Lee Alum And DJ School Dropout llfenesh Hadera chats about working with Spike Lee, and her new series, Godfather Of Harlem.
09.06.2019 Retta: Tweet Yo' Self Actor Retta reflects on what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls.
08.30.2019 Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky Julio Torres shares his inspiration for Los Espookys, and his comedy special My Favorite Shapes.
08.23.2019 Greta Lee And Leslye Headland: Valley Of The Russian Dolls Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning.
08.16.2019 Antoni Porowski: Queer Eye For The Quiz Guy Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski talks about his cookbook and plays a game about corgis.
08.09.2019 Michael Ian Black Is Back, All Right! Michael Ian Black talks about his podcast, Obscure. And therapist Esther Perel chats about relationship statistics.
08.02.2019 Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Cereal Stans Topher Grace and Arturo Castro face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal.
08.02.2019 Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Cereal Stans Topher Grace and Arturo Castro face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal.
07.26.2019 Aparna Nancherla: Introvert Goes 'Corporate' Comedian Aparna Nancherla on how she's transforming her struggles with mental health into comedy.
07.19.2019 Bowen Yang And Matt Rogers: I Don't Think So, Honey! Las Culturistas co-hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers face off in challenges about bees and honey.
07.12.2019 Jim Gaffigan Brings The Laughs Again Jim Gaffigan opens up about the real-life struggles that informed his album Noble Ape.
07.05.2019 Bob The Drag Queen And Monét X Change: Some Tea, Some Shade Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dish about discovering drag and choosing their stage names.
06.28.2019 Nicole Byer: Nailed It! Ask Me Another heads to Seattle with comedian, actor, and Nailed It! host Nicole Byer.
06.21.2019 Big Freedia: Queen Diva Of Quizzes Big Freedia the queen diva of bounce music reveals what it's like to get a phone call from Beyoncé.
06.14.2019 Josh Gondelman And Catherine Cohen: Brooklyn Famous Two New York comedians, Josh Gondelman and Catherine Cohen, face-off in trivia games.
06.07.2019 Michael C. Hall and Ronny Chieng: More Fun Than A Carrot Actor Michael C. Hall reflects on his roles in Six Feet Under and Dexter.
05.31.2019 Trace Adkins And Carlene Carter: Cowboys And Cowpunks Trace Adkins and Carlene Carter join forces for a night of games inspired by Music City.
05.24.2019 Terry Crews: The Man's Got Talent Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood.
05.17.2019 Jay Pharoah And Adam Pally: Licensed To 'Champaign ILL' Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with actor Adam Pally. This episode originally aired January 4, 2019.
05.10.2019 Taylor Schilling: Orange Is The New Clown Taylor Schilling explains why she's going to clown school after Orange Is the New Black ends.
05.03.2019 DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back She's Gotta Have It star DeWanda Wise and actor Taye Diggs play a round of This, That, or the Other.
04.26.2019 Rose Byrne-ing Down The House Rose Byrne chats about her movie Juliet, Naked and explains the interesting way she got into acting.
04.19.2019 Retta: Tweet Yo' Self Actor Retta reflects on what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls.
04.12.2019 Michelle Wolf And Amber Ruffin: Late Night Trivia Fight Michelle Wolf talks about her performance at the White House Correspondents' dinner.
04.05.2019 Greta Lee And Leslye Headland: Valley Of The Russian Dolls Russian Doll's Leslye Headland and Greta Lee discuss their interpretation of the show's meaning.
03.29.2019 Dascha Polanco And Mo Amer: Orange Is The New Black Flag Actor Dascha Polanco chats juggling work and nursing school while auditioning for Orange Is the New Black.
03.22.2019 Nick Kroll: The Story Of The Toothpaste Wedgie Comedian and actor Nick Kroll discusses his childhood, his start in comedy, and the latest season of his show, Big Mouth.
03.15.2019 Aparna Nancherla: Introvert Goes 'Corporate' Aparna Nancherla talks about interning at NPR and turning her mental health struggles into comedy.
03.08.2019 Natasha Lyonne: Random Houses Natasha Lyonne walks us through her NYC survival kit.
03.01.2019 Jim Gaffigan Brings The Laughs Again Jim Gaffigan opens up about the real-life struggles that informed his 2018 comedy album Noble Ape.
02.22.2019 Matt And Kim: How To Go Outside And Not Die Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim.

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Ask Me Another episodes:

Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky Shapes

Justin Long And Marina Franklin: Franklin My Dear, I Don't Give A Long

Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Stanning For Cereal

Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing

Adam Lambert And Tony Hawk: A California Christmas

Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions

Anthony Ramos: A Quiz-mas Carol

Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone?

Trace Adkins And Carlene Carter: Cowboys And Cowpunks

Robert Earl Keen: Texas Troubadour

Josh Gondelman And Catherine Cohen: Brooklyn Famous

Alejandro Escovedo: Punk Rock Roots In Texas

Nicole Byer: Nailed It!

Michael McDonald: Once A Doobie, Always A Doobie

Taylor Schilling: Orange Is The New Clown

Kristin Chenoweth: No Rest For The Wicked

Bowen Yang And Matt Rogers: I Don't Think So, Honey!

Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity

DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back

Ilfenesh Hadera: Spike Lee Alum And DJ School Dropout

Retta: Tweet Yo' Self

Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky

Greta Lee And Leslye Headland: Valley Of The Russian Dolls

Antoni Porowski: Queer Eye For The Quiz Guy

Michael Ian Black Is Back, All Right!

Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Cereal Stans

Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Cereal Stans

Aparna Nancherla: Introvert Goes 'Corporate'

Bowen Yang And Matt Rogers: I Don't Think So, Honey!

Jim Gaffigan Brings The Laughs Again

Bob The Drag Queen And Monét X Change: Some Tea, Some Shade

Nicole Byer: Nailed It!

Big Freedia: Queen Diva Of Quizzes

Josh Gondelman And Catherine Cohen: Brooklyn Famous

Michael C. Hall and Ronny Chieng: More Fun Than A Carrot

Trace Adkins And Carlene Carter: Cowboys And Cowpunks

Terry Crews: The Man's Got Talent

Jay Pharoah And Adam Pally: Licensed To 'Champaign ILL'

Taylor Schilling: Orange Is The New Clown

DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back

Rose Byrne-ing Down The House

Retta: Tweet Yo' Self

Michelle Wolf And Amber Ruffin: Late Night Trivia Fight

Greta Lee And Leslye Headland: Valley Of The Russian Dolls

Dascha Polanco And Mo Amer: Orange Is The New Black Flag

Nick Kroll: The Story Of The Toothpaste Wedgie

Aparna Nancherla: Introvert Goes 'Corporate'

Natasha Lyonne: Random Houses

Jim Gaffigan Brings The Laughs Again

Matt And Kim: How To Go Outside And Not Die

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