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Steven Weber has made you laugh, cringe, and occasionally hate his guts for his entire career (from “Wings” to “Chicago Med”), but Dan Le Batard discovers the man behind the witty retort. Along the way, Steven invents "Doctor El Probo," somehow turns a conversation about flushing toilets into an unexpectedly honest reflection of a son trying to understand his father, aging, imposter syndrome, and why - even after a lifetime in Hollywood - he still just wants to be liked. Stream all episodes of “Chicago Med” on Peacock and watch the season twelve premiere this Fall on NBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Hendrie changed radio by making listeners think they were eavesdropping on people who didn't exist. A younger Dan Le Batard was happily one of those early listeners who fell for it, and it changed the direction of his career as we know it. The legendary pioneer and “man behind a thousand voices” shares how 17 years as a miserable disc jockey ended with one promise to finally be himself, how a fake Gulf War caller accidentally fooled America, and why the funniest people often spend years hiding who they really are. Dan also gives Phil his well deserved flowers and shares his influence on “The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz” is still felt to this day. They say “don’t meet your heroes”… unless your hero is Phil Hendrie. Listen to the legend at PhilHendrieShow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Todd Glass has finally stopped chasing perfection. Endlessly charming, the beloved comedian and podcasting legend explains how it feels to be entering a new era of his comedy... and how he's befriending the new guard of up-and-coming comedians, who keep him fresh after decades of performing. Todd also reflects on surviving a heart attack, coming out after decades in the closet, and discovering that the happiest, funniest version of himself arrived only after he stopped hiding. For tour dates, tickets, Netflix special, and more, go to ToddGlass.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the secret to a happier life is simply slowing down and taking a moment to talk to some moss? Comedian Sheng Wang joins Dan for a hilarious and thoughtful conversation about finding gratitude and resisting a world that never stops moving. Sheng reflects on finding his voice late in life, why Ali Wong is always 50 feet ahead of him on hikes, and explains why his greatest strength isn't being funny - it's being present. Watch Sheng’s new special, “Purple” - streaming now on Netflix and go to ShengWangTime.com for all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices