Don't Ask Tig

By American Public Media

Comedy

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Need advice? Comedian Tig Notaro doesn’t have all the answers, but that won't stop her from fielding your questions on life's many challenges. With the help of her friends and the occasional expert, Tig gives her best inexpert guidance on everything from lost love to giving yourself a haircut with toddler scissors. We're warning you now: Don't Ask Tig.

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Alex Kurtzman

05.11.2022

Suffering from hand sanitizer dry hands? Need inspiration to finally confess those romantic feelings you’ve kept hidden from a long-distance flame? Who better to ask than master of the Star Trek universe — filmmaker Alex Kurtzman. He joins Tig and ...

Don't Ask Tig episodes:

05.11.2022 Alex Kurtzman Suffering from hand sanitizer dry hands? Need inspiration to finally confess those romantic feelings you’ve kept hidden from a long-distance flame? Who better to ask than master of the Star Trek universe — filmmaker Alex Kurtzman. He joins Tig and ...
05.04.2022 Paul Rudd Tig talks with one of America's favorite leading men, Paul Rudd, star of the Ant-Man movies, the TV series The Shrink Next Door, and so much more. Paul discusses fascinating facts about real ants, and talks about owning a candy ...
04.27.2022 Ben Schwartz Tig catches up with comedian and veteran improv performer Ben Schwartz, who talks about his process for voicing the superpowered hedgehog in the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movies, what it was like growing up as the son of a social worker ...
04.20.2022 Phoebe Bridgers Indie pop rock sensation and Grammy nominee Phoebe Bridgers talks about life as the child of a standup comedian, the origins of her ghoul-inspired style and the worst advice she recently gave a friend. Then Phoebe and Tig help a ...
03.23.2022 Conan O'Brien Tig's old pal, the one and only Conan O'Brien, discusses the people he turns to for advice and why the storied prankster himself doesn't actually like pranks. The legendary late-night host helps Tig counsel a grandmother magician on how to ...
03.16.2022 Ian Harvie You’ve seen actor Ian Harvie as Dale on Transparent, and as Bud on Will and Grace. In this episode, Ian and Tig talk about doing stand up while sober. Then, Ian helps Tig brainstorm ideas for chores a five-year-old can ...
03.09.2022 Kathleen Madigan Hilarious standup comedian Kathleen Madigan talks about her very short basketball "career" and why she left LA for Nashville. Then, she and Tig advise a remorseful heckler about apologizing to a comedian and help a listener start off on the ...
03.02.2022 Deepak Chopra Bestselling author and personal transformation pioneer Deepak Chopra reveals his pick for the greatest jokester of all time. He and Tig give advice about karma, home remodeling and the best ways to goof around, plus they discuss Oprah and glitter ...
02.23.2022 Lena Waithe Lena Waithe, the trailblazing producer, actor, and Emmy-winning screenwriter of Netflix’s “Master of None” and creator of BET's "Twenties," trades stories with Tig about their early days as assistants in Hollywood, and how to be a great mentor. Tig and ...
02.16.2022 Deon Cole Actor and comedian Deon Cole, a regular on Black-ish and Grown-ish, stops by Don't Ask Tig to talk privacy, positivity and how to be uniquely yourself. He and Tig give advice to a mom who can't get her smelly teenager ...
02.09.2022 Patti Harrison Feeling pressure to engage more on social media and want guidance on how often to post? Wondering what questions to ask if you're thinking about having a baby via surrogate? Well, Tig's twins came into the world via surrogate, and ...
02.02.2022 Lucy Lawless Kiwi actor and singer Lucy Lawless stars in Acorn TV's My Life Is Murder and is beloved as Xena: Warrior Princess from the 90's TV series and more. She and Tig reminisce about their history that goes way back and ...
01.26.2022 Fortune Feimster Comedian, writer, and actor Fortune Feimster — now starring in the hit TV series Kenan — joins Tig to swap hilarious stories about debutante balls and newlywed life. They also weigh in on creative compliments for ugly dogs and the ...
01.19.2022 Jimmy Carr Jimmy Carr, one of the UK's best loved comedians and game show hosts, is so good at giving advice, he's written a self-help book. He shares with Tig his “cheat” on what all self-help books have in common. Jimmy and ...
01.12.2022 Sasheer Zamata Craving a best friend, but unsure how to make that connection as an adult? Actor and former SNL cast member Sasheer Zamata tells Tig how she found her later-in-life bestie — none other than fellow comedian Nicole Byer — now ...
01.05.2022 Rosie O'Donnell From her award winning The Rosie O'Donnell show to being a moderator on The View to her role in the upcoming reboot of American Gigolo, there's nothing Rosie has not done in movies or TV. This week the actor, comedian, ...
12.15.2021 Rainn Wilson This week Tig is joined by actor, comedian, and podcast host Rainn Wilson, best known for playing the iconic and quirky Dwight in The Office for nearly a decade. Rainn talks about how he applies one of Dwight's most quotable ...
12.08.2021 Gary Gulman Standup comedian Gary Gulman has been in the comedy biz for over 20 years. He’s a regular on the late night circuit and has his own HBO special called “The Great Depresh.” In this episode of Don't Ask Tig, Tig ...
12.01.2021 Aparna Nancherla The delightful and hilarious actor Aparna Nancherla reunites with her good friend Tig on Zoom. Who can forget Aparna from shows like Netflix's BoJack Horseman, Comedy Central's Corporate, and Fox's The Great North? In this episode, Tig and Aparna talk ...
11.17.2021 Nick Kroll This episode is excerpted from a live-over-Zoom Don't Ask Tig show with comedian, actor, producer, and Tig’s longtime pal Nick Kroll. You know Nick from the Emmy-Nominated animated series “Big Mouth,” and as the voice of Uncle Fester in “The ...
11.10.2021 Mayim Bialik Actress Mayim Bialik, known for starring in "The Big Bang Theory," "Blossom" and more, talks to Tig about why she thinks she'd be a good host for Jeopardy and why that's created such controversy. She and Tig help a single, ...
11.03.2021 Taylor Dayne Who better to be Tig's guest on her 50th episode than actress Taylor Dayne — one of her favorite singers — with the real story behind how their fun and serendipitous friendship got started. Taylor also reveals her reaction to ...
10.27.2021 Patton Oswalt and Meredith Salenger Tig talks with comedian and voice actor Patton Oswalt and his wife, actor and voice-over artist Meredith Salenger, about how they manage to keep the spark in their marriage while working together professionally. Meredith reveals how Patton's young daughter held ...
10.20.2021 Jon Lovett How can you tell if your schoolboy crush likes you too? Should you name a child after a moose? Those are just a couple of the pressing questions Tig discusses with comedian, host of Pod Save America, and former presidential ...
10.13.2021 Ron Funches Need some insider tourist tips about where to visit on a trip to L.A.? Tig and actor/comedian Ron Funches have some off the beaten path ideas you won't find in any guidebooks. Ron, the voice behind Cooper on the animated ...
10.06.2021 Seth Rogen Comedian, actor, producer Seth Rogen is not going to sugarcoat things for you, so when he and Tig meet for the first time over Zoom, he delivers his unfiltered two cents on issues like what to say if your mother ...
09.29.2021 Phoebe Robinson How do you get your man to say he loves you? Tig and comedian Phoebe Robinson team up to answer that question and find themselves at odds with an old-time advice columnist who thinks women should not go looking for ...
09.22.2021 Sanjay Gupta This is your chance to hear advice on careers, love and COVID from one of America's best-known doctors, Sanjay Gupta! Dr. Gupta is not only an Emmy-award winning CNN medical correspondent, he's also a neurosurgeon and was once listed on ...
09.15.2021 Samantha Bee No one speaks their mind quite like comedian, TV host Samantha Bee, and this time she's upfront and personal with Tig. Together they advise a listener on how to snap out of a crush on their therapist and tackle the ...
08.18.2021 Margaret Cho Back in the dating scene and contemplating whether it would help to delete all traces of all exes from your social media? Feeling guilty about leaving your dog home alone now that there are safer ways to gather outside socially? ...
08.11.2021 Janet Varney Need some new ideas for how to fend off creepy guys at work? Should you reveal how you tricked a former teacher now that you're going to be his colleague? Actor and co-founder of SF Sketchfest Janet Varney joins Tig ...
08.04.2021 LeVar Burton Don’t know how to deal with romantic feelings for a coworker that’s already in a relationship? Still, feeling guilty from that illegal left turn you made decades ago that potentially caused a multi-vehicle pileup? Well, actor and television host LeVar ...
07.28.2021 Martha Beck Find yourself confused about the difference between a life coach and a therapist? Well, highly sought-after life coach and New York Times bestselling author Martha Beck pays Tig a visit to explain. Together, the two help a recently single woman ...
07.21.2021 Mike Birbiglia Need to perform a DIY exorcism to rid an inheritance of bad energy? Did someone from your past write an unflattering song about you in their first EP? Tig and comedian/actor Mike Birbiglia have some answers to navigate these situations ...
07.14.2021 Esther Perel How do you choose between staying with your boyfriend or pursuing his best friend who is so hot you’re dreaming about him at night? Is there a way to get those sexual sparks back if your partner’s body changes to ...
06.02.2021 Cyndi Lauper What should you do if your daughter just wants to have fun-- hanging out at her wealthy boyfriend's house instead of yours? Music icon Cyndi Lauper and Tig answer that, plus give advice to a woman who lost her mother's ...
05.26.2021 Jane Velez-Mitchell What should you do if your dog eats a friend's $12-hundred dollar shoes? How about if your kid wants to be vegan? And why you should kick a vaping habit? Outspoken journalist, author, activist Jane Velez-Mitchell joins Tig to dispense ...
05.19.2021 Zack Snyder What does it take to replace one key actor in a feature film after it's edited? The director of “Superman” and “Justice League,” Zack Snyder, explains how his team inserted Tig into hours of footage with green screens and other ...
05.12.2021 Sunny Hostin Want advice on how to ask the cashier at your local Trader Joe’s for a date? Unsure how to handle your grandma, who's apparently developed a habit of forging autographs? How about needing help naming your beehive? Get answers to ...
05.05.2021 Ed Helms Comedian and actor Ed Helms, star of The Office and Hangover movies, discloses how he handles awkward fans who yell at him across airports, and how to deliver an inspiring commencement speech. Then Tig and Ed help listeners navigate annoying ...
04.28.2021 Fran Lebowitz Contemplating a trip to Mars? ... how about if it's only one way? Wondering how you can learn to be funnier? Writer and social commentator Fran Lebowitz responds to listener questions and explains why she believes that a density of ...
04.21.2021 Lilly Singh NBC host and comedian Lilly Singh dishes about the best advice she ever received from her mentor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and why producing her talk show, "A Little Late With Lilly Singh," is more fun the second time around. ...
04.14.2021 Paula Poundstone Having trouble getting your kids to read books? Got an uncomfortable secret you need to share with a friend before they walk down the aisle? Comedian Paula Poundstone and Tig are here to help. Plus, Paula discusses interacting with her ...
04.07.2021 Andrew Yang Is it possible to have a successful run for public office even if you don’t end up winning? Andrew Yang looks back on his 2020 presidential bid and looks forward to his bid for mayor of New York City. Andrew ...
03.31.2021 Judd Apatow Recorded live last December, Judd Apatow gets candid about mentorship and the ways that his personal life end up in his films. Tig and Judd give advice about initiating a breakup, motivating an unmotivated retiree to spice up his life, ...
03.24.2021 Rebecca Walker Rebecca Walker shares her experience writing for Tig’s Amazon Prime series “One Mississippi” and what it was like growing up with a larger-than-life mother. Tig and Rebecca offer up their pearls of wisdom about teaching sexual boundaries to teens, de-scandalizing ...
03.17.2021 Molly Ringwald We're back! Molly Ringwald admits that she's terrible at giving teenagers advice (despite being a teen movie icon). Molly and Tig advise on dealing with lottery-winning family members, finding your life's purpose, and what to do with old love letters. ...
01.27.2021 Sarah Paulson Tig and Sarah Paulson give advice on receiving sub-par baked goods and correcting someone’s word usage. They also name a car and auction off a gavel! Don’t Ask Tig returns with new episodes March 10. This episode is sponsored by ...
01.20.2021 Nora McInerny Nora McInerny of Terrible, Thanks For Asking joins Tig to give advice on hard times, old friends, skater boys, and Cheap Johnnies. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Online Counseling (betterhelp.com/Tig) and by Sakara (sakara.com/DontAsk) Need advice? Submit your question ...
01.13.2021 Robin Roberts Robin Roberts and Tig catch up on growing up in Mississippi in this chat from December. Plus, Tig and Robin advise on recreational space travel and making career choices, and they name a cat from Jersey! This episode is sponsored ...

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Don't Ask Tig episodes:

Alex Kurtzman

Paul Rudd

Ben Schwartz

Phoebe Bridgers

Conan O'Brien

Ian Harvie

Kathleen Madigan

Deepak Chopra

Lena Waithe

Deon Cole

Patti Harrison

Lucy Lawless

Fortune Feimster

Jimmy Carr

Sasheer Zamata

Rosie O'Donnell

Rainn Wilson

Gary Gulman

Aparna Nancherla

Nick Kroll

Mayim Bialik

Taylor Dayne

Patton Oswalt and Meredith Salenger

Jon Lovett

Ron Funches

Seth Rogen

Phoebe Robinson

Sanjay Gupta

Samantha Bee

Margaret Cho

Janet Varney

LeVar Burton

Martha Beck

Mike Birbiglia

Esther Perel

Cyndi Lauper

Jane Velez-Mitchell

Zack Snyder

Sunny Hostin

Ed Helms

Fran Lebowitz

Lilly Singh

Paula Poundstone

Andrew Yang

Judd Apatow

Rebecca Walker

Molly Ringwald

Sarah Paulson

Nora McInerny

Robin Roberts

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