Making It
Latest Episodes
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Garfunkel and Oates at the Olive Garden
Released 10.23.12
G&O from the O.G.! Riki’s band Garfunkel and Oates podcast live from an Olive Garden near Nashville, TN.
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Colin Hanks
Released 10.16.12
Riki talks to actor Colin Hanks (Dexter, King Kong, Orange County) about theater school, life changes and beer on ice.
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Jay Chandrasekhar
Released 10.09.12
Riki talks to director/writer/actor Broken Lizard’s Jay Chandrasekhar (Super Troopers, Club Dread, Dukes of Hazard) about his DIY beginnings, nudity and getting things made.
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Sara Schaefer
Released 10.02.12
Riki talks to comedian/writer/podcaster Sara Schaefer (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, You Had To Be There) about stand up, DIY podcasting and dating comedians.
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Shiri Appleby
Released 09.25.12
Riki talks to actress Shiri Appleby (Girls, Life Unexpected, Roswell) about being a child actor, weird auditions and becoming a director.
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Thomas Middleditch
Released 09.18.12
Riki talks with actor/comedian Thomas Middleditch (The Campaign, Fun Size, The Office Spinoff) about improv, nudity and the definition of a comedian.
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Sophia Rossi
Released 09.11.12
Riki talks to producer and Hello Giggles co-founder Sophia Rossi about the reality of The Hills, working with partners and feminism.
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Nate Corddry
Released 09.04.12
Riki talks with actor Nate Corddry (Harry’s Law, Daily Show, United States of Tara) about getting his start in theater, high pressure auditions and brotherly love.
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Moshe Kasher
Released 08.28.12
Riki talks with comedian/writer/actor Moshe Kasher (The New Normal, Conan) about starting in San Francisco, big breaks and writing a book.
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BriTANicK
Released 08.21.12
Riki talks with NYC based comedy duo BriTANicK (Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher) about girls, being in a partnership and turning internet notoriety into tangible career success.
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Fran Kranz
Released 08.14.12
Riki talks with actor Fran Kranz (Cabin in the Woods, Dollhouse, Death of a Salesman) about auspicious beginnings, being on Broadway and dealing with disappointment.
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Jorge Garcia
Released 08.07.12
Riki talks with actor Jorge Garcia (Lost, Alcatraz) about auditions, art as a business and being on that island.
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Alison Rosen
Released 07.31.12
Riki talks with podcaster/TV presenter Alison Rosen (The Adam Carolla Show/Alison Rosen is Your New Best Friend) about freelance writing, relationships and landing her dream job.
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Jenny Mollen
Released 07.24.12
Riki talks with actress/writer Jenny Mollen (Crash, Angel, Crazy Stupid Love) about twitter, nude scenes, and marking her territory.
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Kathryn Burns
Released 07.17.12
Riki talks with choreographer/dancer Kathryn Burns (Freak Dance, Childrens Hospital, Key and Peele) about dance auditions, transitioning to choreography and working in comedy.
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Paget Brewster
Released 07.10.12
Riki talks with actress Paget Brewster (Criminal Minds, Huff) about a really lucky week, working on Friends and a record number of pilots.
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Daniel Stessen
Released 07.03.12
Riki talks with music video director Daniel Stessen about learning to make videos, sleeping on a futon and being yourself.
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Eliza Coupe
Released 06.26.12
Riki talks with actress Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings, Scrubs) about overcoming bullying, meeting her idols and being a funny girl in Hollywood.
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Shannon Woodward
Released 06.19.12
Riki talks with actress Shannon Woodward (<em>Raising Hope, The Riches</em>) about getting her start on Nickelodeon, growing up fast and women in comedy.
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Josh Radnor
Released 06.12.12
Riki talks with actor/writer/director Josh Radnor (<em>How I Met Your Mother, Happythankyoumoreplease</em>) about starting in theater, having the right mindset and life on a hit show.
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Robert Ben Garant
Released 06.05.12
Riki talks with writer/actor/director Robert Ben Garant (Reno 911, The State, Night at the Museum) about the formation of The State, becoming a professional writer and finding new ways to get ideas.
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Malcolm Barrett
Released 05.29.12
Riki talks with actor Malcolm Barrett (Better Off Ted, Hurt Locker, Always Sunny in Philadelphia) about growing up in Brooklyn, booking pilots and thinking long term.
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Elizabeth Laime
Released 05.22.12
Riki talks with podcast/writer Elizabeth Laime (Totally Laime Podcast) about career changes, high expectations and a the importance of a great support system.
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Pete Holmes (part two)
Released 05.15.12
Riki talks with comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes (Conan, Fallon, Best Week Ever) about hustling, fortunate coincidences and being the E-trade baby.
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Pete Holmes (part one)
Released 05.08.12
Riki talks with comedian/writer/actor Pete Holmes (Conan, Fallon, Best Week Ever) about relationships, passing judgment and getting his start in stand up.
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Kumail Nanjiani
Released 05.01.12
Riki talks with comedian/actor Kumail Nanjiani (Franklin and Bash, Portlandia) about growing up in Pakistan, developing his stand up and getting in the right head space.
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Jonathan Stern
Released 04.24.12
Riki talks with producer/writer Jonathan Stern (Children's Hospital, NTSF:SD:SUV) about early encouragement, comedy writing and what a producer really does.
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Rich Sommer
Released 04.17.12
Riki talks with actor Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) about having the right mindset, unreal life moments and collecting your "no's".
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Allison Miller
Released 04.10.12
Riki talks with actress Allison Miller (Terra Nova, 17 Again, Kings) about how she got her start, acting opposite a tennis ball and red carpet anxiety.
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Todd Strauss-Schulson
Released 04.03.12
Riki talks with director Todd Strauss-Schulson (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) about getting his start as filmmaker, paying his dues and making his first feature.
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Adam Pally
Released 03.27.12
Riki talks with actor/comedian Adam Pally (Happy Endings) about the art of improv, being on a hit TV show and Shaquille O'Neal.
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Felicia Day
Released 03.20.12
Riki talks with actress/writer/internet sensation Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, Buffy) about becoming a content creator, her hatred of auditioning and success on her own terms.
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Wayne Federman
Released 03.13.12
Riki talks with writer/actor/comedian Wayne Federman (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon) about the importance of setting goals, the way he chooses projects and stand up in the 80's.
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Ania O'Hare
Released 03.06.12
Riki talks with casting director Ania O'Hare (Transformers, Eat Pray Love) about how she got her start, how actors get in their own way and her advice on auditions.
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Matt Walsh
Released 02.28.12
Riki talks with actor/director/UCB co-founder Matt Walsh (The Hangover, The Daily Show) about improvising, his two life-changing trips, and his directorial debut, High Road.
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James Urbaniak
Released 02.21.12
Riki talks with actor James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros., Sweet and Lowdown, Homeland) about getting his start in the theater, the importance of good friends and becoming a cult voice over star.
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Collette Wolfe
Released 02.14.12
Riki talks with actress Collette Wolfe (Young Adult, Hot Tub Time Machine, Foot Fist Way) about persevering through hard times, setting goals and her craziest audition ever.
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Geralyn Flood
Released 02.07.12
Riki talks with casting director Geralyn Flood (Big Time Rush, Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past) about how she got into casting and what it really takes to make it as an actor.
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Thomas Lennon
Released 01.31.12
Riki talks with actor/writer Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, Night at the Museum) about his time on The State, his advice to aspiring writers and all the roles he almost booked.
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Katie Aselton
Released 01.24.12
Riki talks with actress/director/writer Katie Aselton (The League, The Freebie) about directing, improv, the Sundance experience, andterrible auditions.
