Edi Patterson has spent a lifetime collecting weirdos.

Before unleashing Judy Gemstone into the world - one of the funniest characters of all-time - Edi explains to Dan how she grew up impersonating the unforgettable characters who filled her childhood home in Texas and realized early on that making people laugh was her life's calling. Edi also shares how six months in a hotel while creating “The Righteous Gemstones” nearly drove her mad and why the best comedy only happens when you stop being self-conscious and simply "let it rip". Edi is currently performing in her one-woman stage show called, “Playgirl”.

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Eric Andre makes the best kind of crazy... the kind that makes fans out of Chris Rock and President Barack Obama. 

In a conversation as wild as his comedy, Eric tells Dan how his immigrant father wanted him to become a lawyer, the moment he walked out of the LSAT to pursue his own life, and how anxiety fuels his public mayhem to the point of nearly getting himself killed filming a prank involving a Chinese finger trap (spoiler: it wasn’t on his finger). Who hasn’t put their head through a glass case doing a Chris Farley impression, right? “Little Brother” starring Eric Andre & John Cena premieres only on Netflix June 26th. 

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Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally. 

The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery of a malignant tumor in his 20s pushed him to get his career started, the ongoing pressure of ambition and fatherhood, and the unexpected moment his skeptical dad finally understood him: handing out ice cream outside Carnegie Hall after a sold-out show. Mike's latest Netflix special, "The Good Life", is streaming now and subscribe to his “Working It Out” podcast. See Mike live on tour - for dates and tickets go to Birbigs.com

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“To start stand-up you have to be a little dumb, a little self-centered, and arrogant enough to think, ‘Everybody’s gotta hear what I have to say.’”

Beth Stelling has turned anxiety, insecurity, and chaos into some of the sharpest comedy around. But before the Netflix specials and sold-out crowds, she was surviving on bagels, drink tickets, and pure stubbornness. Beth joins Dan to talk about growing up in Ohio, navigating a childhood shaped by instability, and why stand-up appealed to her need for control. She also opens up about sexism in comedy, the moments she nearly quit, and gives one of the most honest explanations of comedy you'll ever hear. Beth's new special, “We’re Looking For People Who Do Huge Numbers On Social Media” is available now on YouTube. Go to BethStelling.com for dates, tickets & more.

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Brook and Robin Lopez are known as the powerhouse twins of the NBA... but they'd prefer to be thought of more as the real life Chip 'n' Dale (you know, if they were seven feet tall).
As lovable and wild as they are competitive, Brook and Robin get into how they became inseparable - from an upbringing that included them being literally leashed together as kids, their brothers making them duke it out, and what it was like playing each other as they were coming up as teammates and NBA rivals. The brothers also reveal the origins of their lifelong passion for animation, what the perks of being NBA stars are for them (like attending a dream come true table read of "The Simpsons"), and how much of their lives off the court revolves around their shared love of Disney - including Brook meeting his now wife at Disney World's Animal Kingdom and buying homes at Magic Kingdom on both coasts.

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Robby Hoffman wants everything and needs nothing.

She’s a woman of paradoxes: a walking ball of anxiety who couldn’t care less what you think. And she’s incredibly funny. Robby takes Dan on a confessional and hilarious journey: from her deeply religious upbringing at home with nine siblings, to “earning her PhD” in children’s television, to breaking out in comedy and earning the admiration of heavy hitters like John Mulaney. She also explains how she fostered her own self-confidence despite anxiety and how she's always maintained a healthy dose of self-love. The series finale of "Hacks" airs Thursday, May 28th, at 9PM ET on HBO. Check out her podcast, “Too Far with Robby Hoffman,” her Netflix special, "Robby Hoffman: Wake Up," and visit robbyhoffman.com for tickets and tour dates.

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A legend, point blank period.

Tony Hawk brought skateboarding to the mainstream, defined the sport, and made it accessible to thousands of kids through his charity work. And, not to mention, he stars in one of the most successful gaming franchises of all time (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater). Tony takes Dan through his upbringing, from being a hyperactive kid who just needed to get his energy out, to becoming one of the best skateboarders alive when he was only a teenager. He also explains what it was like when skating fell out of vogue in the 90s and he fell on tough times… and then boomed back into popularity a few years later. Dan also gets a rundown of all Tony’s injuries over his entire career - including the worst one, a broken pelvis. They also talk about aging and finding joy in a body that doesn’t work quite the way it used to. For the latest on Tony's foundation, The Skatepark Project, and his upcoming competition, Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert, this summer in Utah, go to TonyHawk.com

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For decades, Ari Shaffir has brought the best stories in comedy to light.

Coming from a deeply religious upbringing, Ari’s wild and raunchy path in comedy seems about as far away from seminary as anyone can get. Ari speaks to Dan about his time in the industry and the liberation that comedy provided him after leaving his orthodox Jewish upbringing. Ari talks about what inspired him to bring the best voices in comedy together, to tell their real stories that they couldn’t tell anywhere else. He also details his process making his stand-up special “Jew,” traveling the world honing his material (and realizing that, even after years of religious study, he got some details about the Torah wrong). And, of course, it wouldn’t be a conversation with Ari Shaffir if he and Dan didn’t take a little dive into the world of psychedelics. Ari’s special, “Jew,” is available now on Netflix and watch his hilarious live storytelling show, “The End”, from YMH Studios. Go to AriShaffir.com for podcasts, tour dates, merch, and more. 

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Tom Segura is a powerhouse.

The comedian, actor, bestselling author, host, & co-founder of Your Mom's House Studios tells Dan Le Batard about his early dreams of making movies - never imagining he'd become one of the biggest comedians of all-time. Segura reflects on discovering stand-up after moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting, grinding through years of simply trying to make rent, and how podcasts and Netflix specials transformed his career. Tom also shares hilarious stories about his filterless Peruvian mother, “Charo,” growing up between two cultures, surviving a near-fatal overdose at 19, starting a bakery in Austin, and the lessons he's learning now about balancing fatherhood with a neverending work schedule. His latest Netflix special - “Teacher” - is now streaming and season two of “Bad Thoughts” premieres this month on Netflix. For all of Tom's latest podcasts from YMH Studios, tour dates, and more, go to TomSegura.com

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Neal Brennan has never been afraid to share his thoughts on any topic... including his unfiltered opinions on Dan.

Dan Le Batard always looks forward to getting together with his friend, Neal Brennan, the multi-hyphenate comedian, writer, director, producer, and podcast host ("Blocks with Neal Brennan")... even though he's a little scared of the advice Neal shares on how to be creative in an ever-changing industry, maintaining the highest work ethic and standards even after all this time, and oh yeah, not annoying everyone in the process. They also talk about why Kevin Durant is an all-time (misunderstood) great, Dave Chappelle's continued influence, and the comedy greats of today. Watch, listen, and subscribe to "Blocks with Neal Brennan".

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