Writer Steve Joe talks about the Fitzmagic that has enabled him to work in TWENTY writers rooms. Alec tries pot. Goldy goes on a date with Patrick Swayze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SNL and Kilborn alum Dave Nickoll joins the gang to talk about working on the Olympics with Kevin Hart, and the importance of saying “yes”. Goldy goes on a date with his Mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

YouTube breakout star, political impresario, and JC friend David Pakman patiently attempts to explain to Alec and Goldy how they too can rocket from Massachusetts nobodies to meteoric success See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Writers Matthew and Daniel Libman sit down with us and talk Happy Endings, Mr. Throwback, and almost Family Guy. Alec does battle with genetics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A slightly shortened and edited re-air of a past favorite episode from April 2023 - Apex writer/performer John Mulaney talks to the gang about childhood, parenthood, and his new (now old) Netflix special. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Dan Is My Coe-Pilot! : Engaging Johns Hopkins Astronomer, Dan Coe joins the gang to talk black holes, aliens, and comedy. Goldy’s barrier to entry with The Bear is the word ‘chef’. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

A wide-ranging discussion veers wildly on track from a new role for Trump to a potential solution to the political divide to the pleasure of drinking ice-cold potatoes and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Director Heath Cullens joins the gang to talk Dante, It’s Always Sunny, and the importance of opening shots. Goldy gives Alec the “you’re fine” speech again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Guy writer, Mike Desilets talks about growing up in Massachusetts, his road into the writers room, and almost dying on the (softball) mound. Also, the gang reviews Brats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Throwback episode from August 2022: Goldie basks in the glow of his recent acting triumph, and the gang talk to genius comic Pete Holmes. Almost everyone cries. Cry with your friends, Family Guy's Alec Sulkin, Julius "Goldy" Sharpe & Janice Cruz Brooks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…

Now guestless, and with nothing to lose before a week-long break, the gang delves deep into the scariest realm: themselves. Goldy and Alec achieve gift dètente. JC forces the new "Speedround" segment onto the guys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang opens Pandora's Box by inviting JC's husband and bassist/music producer extraordinaire, Stu Brooks, onto the pod for a Brooks Family takeover episode. Alec gets knocked off the top of a particular mountain, Goldy tries to pick a fight w Alec’s dad & JC introduces a new segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

Family Guy writer Artie Johann joins the gang to talk about baseball, pizza, and a near-invite to Vegas. Goldy goes all out for a Toyota. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight Show writer Jon Rineman joins the gang for Johnny Jokes, and talks about a phone call with Jay Leno that changed his life. Goldy hopes his friends don’t get along. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Natural host, Craig Kilborn returns to the show to talk about entrée etiquette, his happy childhood, and his beloved Timberwolves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman’s incredible luck finally runs out as he finds himself a guest on the podcast to talk Boston, Seinfeld, and the bitter Simpsons/Family Guy feud. Goldy wants to see your bank account. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Legitimate star and good person, Kate Walsh, joins the gang to talk Broadway, Arizona, and Grey’s Anatomy. Goldy beta-tests GTA VI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Guy writer Travis Bowe joins the gang to talk baseball, push-ups, and rice. Goldy has his “flu game”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lew Schneider returns to the show for Johnny Jokes, Top 5, and more stories from his long career. Goldy and Alec have an 11am lunch in Vegas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Writer/performer Arthur Meyer joins the gang to talk about his time on The Tonight Show, and why he’s so comfortable being naked. Tom Gammill makes a big career move. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JC invites the gang back to The Breakfast Club. Surely, these three Gen X’ers will be on the same page about this 80’s classic, right?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Dads” and “Making History” exec, Samata Narra joins the gang to talk TV, soccer, and growing up in Kentucky. JC, Goldy, and Alec feel some kinda way about Caitlin Clark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alec and Goldy spend an hour debating the state of comedy today. Fortunately, JC has some actual information. Plus, Tom Gammill’s epic return as Morty and Tom Gammill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kimmel head writer Danny Ricker joins the gang to talk about late night, knowing your role, and the email that changed his life. Alec learns what’s in a name. Goldy fits right in at the happiest place on earth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Actor, musician, and Community Auditions runner-up, Scott Grimes sits down with the gang to talk about Oppenheimer, Orville, and Ted. Tom Gammill’s agent checks in with his slightly-too-late Oscar picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang recaps the Oscars. Goldy reveals a parenting weakness. Alec finds himself in a comedy conundrum. JC teaches us “the pirate”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris “Shaba” Sheridan joins the gang to talk about Family Guy, Resident Alien, and what makes a good PA. JC is the belle of the Beefsteak Ball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New York Times best-selling author of “Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs” and the screenwriter of the upcoming biopic on Reality Winner patiently teaches the gang how to write. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Seth Meyers writer and comedian Matt Goldich joins the gang to talk about late night, daytime, and his new special “No Questions Asked”. Goldy’s mind creates personalized horror films. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Musician, composer and Fall Out Boy frontman, Patrick Stump details his shocking fall from lead singer of one of the world’s biggest bands to working with Alec, Goldy, and JC. JC gets granular with We Are The World, Goldy sacks Brock Purdy again, and Alec continues his colonoscopy crusade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor…

Goldy leads the charge as the gang turns nothing into something. Clear eyes, empty buttholes, can’t lose. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang dives into the greatest Sopranos episode of all time. Goldy lets future writers know that it’s already over. Alec prepares for a colonoscopy, and JC offers to pick him up afterwards for some reason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Alec, Goldy and JC vacillate between feeling like idiots and geniuses after watching the “Frasier” pilot and “Maestro.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Freaky” screenwriter Michael Kennedy talks with the gang about his success, his time on Family Guy, and the delights of downtown Cleveland. Goldy deals with the media crush from his Golden Globes monologue. JC notices that Alec says “lead-ed”. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…

“Ted” showrunners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh join the gang to talk about “Modern Family”, “Ted”, and growing up in Rhode Island. Alec has a growth spurt. Goldy dazzles with his own Golden Globes monologue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang talks about a couple of good new movies, Goldy gets in touch with the feminine side of his family, and JC spreads goodwill and germs around the globe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Family Guy cast member and YouTube sensation Arif Zahir joins the gang to talk about his incredible rise to fame. Alec gets a phone call from… Seth? Brian Atene is redeemed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Elite English comedian Jimmy Carr dazzles the gang with his gatling gun of jokes. Goldy shares a Christmas tale for the ages. JC shits all over a loss in Alec’s family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Letterman head writer John Beckerman joins the gang to talk Dave, the Lampoon, and growing up artsy in Pittsburgh. Goldy gets a boombox. Alec can’t get a “haha”. JC chimes in on the importance of creating good memories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

The creator of “South Side” (& co-host of ATDD's favorite “One Song”) details his incredible rise from DJ to writer to actor to showrunner, while Goldy worries his own career is over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Goldy and Alec actually write a scene from Goldy’s upcoming Family Guy script. Writers assistant Hillman Hollister helps us out, and JC puts it all together, as always. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A wide-ranging discussion from Jimmy Carter, to a new vision for the holidays, to whether a porn star moving into a nursing home is a show, will leave you wondering, “Is this anything??” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Dateline correspondent, and all-around great guy, Josh Mankiewicz joins the gang to talk true crime, and growing up in a dynastic American family. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Courtney Lilly - The showrunner of the ABC hit “Black-ish” spoils our whole vibe with his sound advice, positive attitude, and genuine passion for writing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our buddy, Kevin Hench: hear the remarkable tale of how showrunner Kevin Hench made it from the Virgin Islands to Vermont to Sherman Oaks. Also, Goldy freaks out after seeing the moon during the day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

The gang breaks down the Fawlty Towers pilot. Alec can’t do prop comedy. Goldy can’t shit in Jamaica. JC can’t believe she has to listen to this garbage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Goldy gives a masterclass on the do’s and don’ts of giving a toast. Alec may be thinned from the herd. JC turns the water into wine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The gang talks to legendary actor Michael McKean about Spinal Tap, Laverne & Shirley, and Better Call Saul. Goldy thinks The Golden Bachelor might be an American Psycho. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Musician, DJ and co-host of Sirius XM’s “One Song” gives the music appreciation class you wish you’d had. JC’s 23andMe uncovers that she’s also a Taiwanese/Siberian fast twitch ping-pong monster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Talented writer Damien Fahey joins the gang to talk about his meteoric rise from basement radio to MTV’s TRL and subsequent fall to Family Guy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.