2017 has been a breakthrough year for actor/comedian Kumail Nanjiani. After five seasons on HBO's "Silicon Valley", Nanjiani has landed his first Critic Choice nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy Series. On top of that, the 39 year-old has picked-up two more CCA nominations, as well as Independet Spirit nom., for his first feature film, "The Big Sick" which he co-wrote with wife Emily.

On this episode of the LCJ Q&A Podcast, Nanjiani talks about all this Awards Season recognition, what his next script with Emily will look like and why he hasn't used a drive-thru window in over 3 years.