Ask Me Another

Taylor Schilling explains why after seven seasons on Orange Is the New Black, she's going to clown school, and exploring Juggalo culture in her latest film Family. Then, she plays a game about things you can do instead of binge watching TV.

DeWanda Wise, the star of She's Gotta Have It and the new Twilight Zone reboot, recalls how a high school teacher pushed her into acting as a way to stay out of detention. Then, actor Taye Diggs reflects on a long and varied career acting in film and Broadway, and writing children's books — plus his return to TV on All American. Then they go head-to-head in a game of This, That, or the Other.

Rose Byrne chats about her movie Juliet, Naked and explains the interesting way she got into acting. Then, Ophira and Jonathan play a round of "Fact Bag." This episode originally aired Aug. 31, 2018.

Actor Retta reflects on trading her career in chemistry for one in comedy, her "crazy" audition for the role of Donna on Parks And Recreation, and what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls. Then, she revisits some old TV-centric reaction tweets in a game about shows she used to watch.

Michelle Wolf talks about her performance at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Amber Ruffin chats about writing for Late Night With Seth Meyers. This episode originally aired Nov. 30, 2018.

Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss sex scene storyboards, wackadoodle costumes, and their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. Then they play a game guessing the themes of weird and wonderful nesting dolls found on the internet.

Actor Dascha Polanco chats juggling work and nursing school while auditioning for Orange Is the New Black. Then, Mo Amer shares how he got into comedy. This episode originally aired November 16, 2018.

Comedian and actor Nick Kroll discusses his childhood, his start in comedy, and the latest season of his show, Big Mouth. Plus, Fact Bag returns! This episode originally aired Oct. 19, 2018.

Comedian and actor Aparna Nancherla dishes about interning at NPR, transforming her struggles with mental health into comedy, and working at a soul-crushing office job. Then, the Corporate star joins Jonathan Coulton and Ophira Eisenberg for a round of Fact Bag.

Natasha Lyonne walks us through her NYC survival kit. Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes. This episode originally aired September 23, 2016.

Comedian and actor Jim Gaffigan opens up about performing for the Pope, his creative partnership with his wife, and the real-life struggles that informed his album Noble Ape. Then, he lends his tater tots expertise to a round of Wisdom of the Crowd.

Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their album, Almost Everyday, how they met, and surviving natural disasters. This episode originally aired on Sept. 14, 2018.

Michael Ian Black talks redefining masculinity and hosting his podcast, Obscure. And, in honor of Valentine's Day, therapist Esther Perel quizzes Ophira and Jonathan on relationship statistics.

Host of Crooked Media's Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson, talks about X-Men, his signature blue vest, smelly preteens, and his recent book. This episode originally aired Sept. 28, 2018.

RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen and All-Stars 4 contestant Monét X Change dish about discovering drag, choosing their stage names, and hosting their podcast Sibling Rivalry. Then, they separate icky food fact from fiction with the help of a food science professor.

Awkwafina, from Crazy Rich Asians, recommends NYC's best public restrooms. And, Sasha Velour winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, talks about the power of drag. This episode originally aired Aug. 17, 2018.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and America's Got Talent: The Champions host Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood.

Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV. This episode originally aired July 27, 2018.

Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with his co-star on the comedy series Champaign ILL, actor Adam Pally. Plus, a music parody game that will pump you up!

Melissa Joan Hart shares her experience remaking The Watcher in the Woods, and Amy Seimetz tells us about adapting The Girlfriend Experience. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2017.