Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson podcast

Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson

Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

 

#61

Valarie Kaur

Meet Valarie Kaur, a Sikh activist, author, lawyer, spiritual leader, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. Her children's book  [WORLD OF WONDER] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__valariekaur.com_books_world-2Dof-2Dwonder_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ewmnKXKhWKuyt0u2MMbd2CxTy3YiLzutSEC98rHW0OU&m=s9h7Iq9RRrWkVLT-_oQWaDD56prxyhyuAEhN9LwnyHuk4a6YsNRlgCOaUUTTqUyC&s=i8HY0pwLJ9sl-qTC3Cvuq4_o_X4bgvpz-s6N9qjiv-4&e=)  was released on August 20th followed shortly after by her book  [SAGE WARRIOR] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__valariekaur.com_books_sage-2Dwarrior_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=ewmnKXKhWKuyt0u2MMbd2CxTy3YiLzutSEC98rHW0OU&m=s9h7Iq9RRrWkVLT-_oQWaDD56prxyhyuAEhN9LwnyHuk4a6YsNRlgCOaUUTTqUyC&s=zAfgyR8zVJF2gLiv1TgSvBbuoVb111vUpGo0WsN6Sy0&e=)  on September 10th released by Random House. Additionally, in this crucial election year, Valarie is taking the  [Revolutionary Love Project] (https://valariekaur.com/speaking/)  on a bus tour across 40+ cities in the United States from September – October.  The tour will energize hearts, build community bonds, and equip thousands of people with practical tools to integrate Revolutionary Love into daily life. Here is fascinating conversation between Craig and Valarie. EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

50 MINS

50:07

17 Sep 2024


#60

David Cross

Comedian David Cross needs no introduction, Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and producer on stage and screen. Check out his highly engaging conversation with Craig. From July through December 2024, David will tour theatres in 50 cities across the U.S. with his new show,  [David Cross: The End Of The Beginning Of The End] (https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/appearances) .  Additional international dates are being planned for 2025. All tour dates and tickets available at  [David’s website] (https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/appearances) . David also hosts the podcast,  [Senses Working Overtime with David Cross] (https://officialdavidcross.com/pages/senses-working-overtime-with-david-cross) , available every Thursday on all audio platforms and video available on  [David’s YouTube page] (https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialDavidCross) . EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

51 MINS

51:30

10 Sep 2024


#59

Natalie Cuomo

Meet Natalie Cuomo, born and raised in Queens, NY, Natalie was named one of New York Comedy Festival's "Comics To Watch" in 2023 and has been featured in Time Out NY, LA Times, New York Magazine, Inked Magazine, and Metal Injection. She hosts her own podcast called Help! With Natalie Cuomo.  She is also currently on tour, check out her full list of dates  [here] (http://www.nataliecuomo.com/shows) . Listen to Natalie and Craig discuss all things comedy and life. EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

49 MINS

49:21

03 Sep 2024


#58

Robert J. Cerfolio, MD

The amazing and charming Dr. Cerf is back! He is one of the world’s top thoracic surgeons and his peers have voted him one of America’s Best Doctors. He is also here to deliver the exciting news that NYU ranked number one in U.S. News & World Report in lung cancer surgery and lung surgery. EnJOY this enlightening conversation between Dr. Cerf and Craig!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

27 Aug 2024

51 MINS

51:26

27 Aug 2024


#57

Molly Kearney

Meet Molly Kearney, an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for her work on NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. Molly and Craig discuss growing up in religious environment, being an outsider and reasons why one might become a comedian. EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

48 MINS

48:32

20 Aug 2024


#56

Robert Smigel

Meet Robert Smigel, a writer, producer, actor and director known best for his Saturday Night Live “TV Funhouse” cartoon shorts and as the creator and voice of Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, the foul-mouthed puppet who mercilessly mocks celebrities and others in the style of a Borscht Belt comedian. Triumph debuted on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, for which Robert served as the first Head Writer/Producer. Watch Robert’s latest live video from Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s San Francisco performance of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’s Let’s Make A Poop  [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJYS0IIN7hc&t=64s) . Robert is also starring in the film, Between The Temples, which will be out in theaters nationwide August 23rd. EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:22

13 Aug 2024


#55

Susie Essman

Meet Susie Essman who needs no introduction! She is best known for her role as  [Susie Greene] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susie_Greene)  on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Susie talks to Craig about her stand up career and why she is not doing it anymore, her growing up in the Bronx, the family dynamics and of course everything Curb Your Enthusiasm. Absolutely do not miss this episode and check out her podcast titled The History Of Curb Your Enthusiasm With Jeff Garlin & Susie Essman  [here] (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-history-of-curb-your-145310387/) . EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

06 Aug 2024

55 MINS

55:07

06 Aug 2024


#54

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Reunion: Josh Robert Thompson & Joseph Bolter

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson Reunion with Josh Robert Thompson who was Geoff Peterson the sassy robot and Joseph Bolter who was the Secretariat aka the sassy horse. This one is for all the late late show fans! EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

30 Jul 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:07

30 Jul 2024


#53

Stephanie Boswell

Meet Stephanie Boswell, an internationally acclaimed pastry chef, creator of the Faberge Egg, a signature dessert that has received worldwide recognition and the Foie Gras Candy Bar, which the late Anthony Bourdain called a “must-do in Las Vegas.” Catch her on first season of  NEXT BAKING MASTER now, enJOY! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:33

23 Jul 2024


#52

Eric Mourlot

Meet Eric Mourlot. For onwards of 152 years, Fernand Mourlot (Eric’s grandfather) has been synonymous with the resurgence of lithography – a process which under his influence, attracted the greatest artistic masters of our time. The medium provided a new avenue of expression, a new realm of possibilities for the likes of Picasso, Matisse, Chagall, Miró, Braque, Dubuffet, Léger, and Giacometti to enrich their own work as well as fine art in general. As a child, Eric Mourlot participated in the printing process, soon becoming enthralled with his surroundings in the printshop. It became a source of inspiration for him, quickly igniting a passion for the relationships and collaborations that took place between artists, printers, gallerists, and publishers. Today, 164 years later, Mourlot continues to promote the art of publishing and printing that his family pioneered. Stay up to date on everything Eric has going on at [https://www.mourloteditions.com/] (https://www.mourloteditions.com/) , Today, Eric is talking art everything with Craig, enJOY! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

16 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:52

16 Jul 2024


#51

Scott Aukerman

Meet Scott Aukerman, the founder of podcast. He began his comedy career as a writer and performer on HBO’s Mr. Show with Bob and David. In 2009, he debuted a comedy radio show featuring real-life guests and improvised characters, which is now called Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast! In 2010, he co-founded the Earwolf Podcast Network. In 2012, he started a television series based upon his podcast, Comedy Bang! Bang!, which completed five seasons on IFC. Scott co-created and directs the Funny or Die series Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis, for which he has won two Emmy Awards. Scott’s other credits include executive producer of the reality spoof series Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, and the sitcom Take My Wife, both now streaming on Seeso. He also executive produced and co-directed Michael Bolton’s Big, Sexy Valentine’s Day Special streaming now on Netflix. Do not miss this episode, enJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:30

09 Jul 2024


#50

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg needs no introduction, an actor, author, businessman, producer, and director. His lead roles in films include  [Cocoon] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocoon_(film)) ,  [Police Academy] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_Academy_(film)) ,  [Three Men and a Baby] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Men_and_a_Baby)  and many many others. Steve has a new book out titled ’Time to Thank: Caregiving for my Hero’ and you can buy it  [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Time-Thank-Caregiving-My-Hero/dp/B0CTGC826P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TDFW6O143TSF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.zM4zfzHSSfhlTC-vfYdaog.SpiKI7C83rp7MwXVGezHtEV4r9qlxOkvNJ3hAqVp5q0&dib_tag=se&keywords=Time+to+Thank:+Caregiving+for+my+Hero%E2%80%99&qid=1719870543&sprefix=time+to+thank+caregiving+for+my+hero+,aps,623&sr=8-1) . The book chronicles the fun journey Steve took getting to Hollywood to become an actor, but also talks about how he recently had to put all on hold when he tended to his father after he was diagnosed with kidney failure. He even became a dialysis technician so that he can treat his father at home instead of bringing him into the hospital every other day. Don’t miss this episode, enJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

58 MINS

58:15

02 Jul 2024


#49

Kalea McNeill & Andrew Rivers

Welcome to the young comedian special with Kalea McNeill & Andrew Rivers, two great comics and rad people! Tune in for fun conversation about what the life of a true comedian is like in the modern age.   Andrew's brilliant brand new special is out now titled Hello, Beautiful and you can click  [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pwINTaXKTg)  to watch it. Kalea’s new hilarious set on Comedy Central can be seen [here] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqW89Uaf3ig&t=8s)  and her special "Sma'am" is currently on Prime Video, visit her website for more info on all things Kalea  [http://kaleamcneill.com/ ] (http://kaleamcneill.com/) .  EnJOY! This is a fun one!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

25 Jun 2024

49 MINS

49:21

25 Jun 2024


#48

Kate Micucci

Meet Kate Micucci, an American actress, comedian, and musician who is half of the musical comedy duo  [Garfunkel and Oates] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garfunkel_and_Oates) . Kate talks about Hollywood, family life, mental health and her experience with postpartum depression, splitting her life between LA and NYC and much more. She fills Craig in on what her experience micro dosing mushrooms has been like and closes the episode with amazing airplane story. Tune in and EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

53 MINS

53:18

18 Jun 2024


#47

Dave Foley

Meet Dave Foley, a Canadian-American actor, stand-up comedian, director, producer and writer. He is best known as a co-founder of the comedy group  [The Kids in the Hall] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kids_in_the_Hall) . Listen to Craig and Dave catch up and talk Hollywood, religion and UFOs. EnJOY! See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:34

11 Jun 2024


#46

Aisha Tyler

In Craig’s words "Aisha Tyler is so cool I’m always aghast that she agrees to hang out with me. Come share her elegance, poise and intelligence and my (a)ghastliness on this weeks Joy.”  Check out Aisha’s new cocktail company  [losophe ] (https://t.co/KCFTOrjA91) and catch her on new season of Criminal Minds premiering June 6th. EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

04 Jun 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:35

04 Jun 2024


#45

Justin Willman

"This week on Joy - Justin Willman - who for my money is the most entertaining practitioner of craft since Houdini - explains why magic makes you cynical and I tell him how to meet a ghost. Top notch episode," Craig Ferguson says. Willman is best known for hosting and executive producing the Netflix series Magic for Humans — showcasing a diverse array of tricks, from mind-bending mentalism to classic sleight of hand. His new Netflix series, The Magic Prank Show premiered April 1st (April Fool’s Day). It’s a mix of MythBusters, meets Impractical Jokers, meets Black Mirror. Along with his new series, Justin will be going on a 100 city theater tour starting this June with Outback Presents. Tickets available [here] (https://justinwillman.com/tour) . EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

28 May 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:41

28 May 2024


#44

Ariel Tweto

Meet Craig’s friend Ariel Tweto, Ariel was a frequent guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, has a recurring voice role on the Fox animated sitcom The Great North, playing a teenage girl named Kima Evanoff and is best known for TV show called Flying Wild Alaska that features the Tweto family from Unalakleet, Alaska who run the Alaska airline Era Alaska. EnJOY this conversation about psychology, flying planes and friendship!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

21 May 2024

52 MINS

52:28

21 May 2024


#43

Tom Straw

Meet Craig’s friend Tom Straw. Straw published his first mystery novel, [The Trigger Episode] (https://www.tomstraw.com/about-the-trigger-episode) , in 2007. Subsequently, writing as Richard Castle, he authored seven more crime novels, all of which became New York Times Bestsellers.  [Buzz Killer] (https://tom-straw.squarespace.com/buzz-killer)  is Tom Straw’s first book under his own name since that blockbuster Nikki Heat series. He is also an Emmy- and Writer’s Guild of America-nominated TV writer and producer having written and produced Night Court, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, Dave’s World, Grace Under Fire, Cosby, Whoopi, and Nurse Jackie. A former National Board member of Mystery Writers of America, he lives in Connecticut, where his home is his castle. He also has a connection with Craig’s old Late Late show, you can learn more about it in the episode. Check out Tom's new book: THE ACCIDENTAL JOE The Top Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef which is little bit like “What if Anthony Bourdain were using his travel show as cover to spy for the CIA?” Go buy it [here] (https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+accidental+joe&i=stripbooks&crid=1K7JOL9YS2EET&sprefix=the+accidental+joe,stripbooks,126&ref=nb_sb_noss_1) .  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

14 May 2024

49 MINS

49:46

14 May 2024


#42

John Henson

Please Meet Craig’s long time friend John Henson, an American comedian, actor, and talk show host. He was the co-host of  [ABC] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Broadcasting_Company) 's  [Wipeout] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wipeout_(2008_U.S._game_show))  with  [John Anderson] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Anderson_(sportscaster)) . Sit back and listen to two friends in an engaging conversation, catching up and bringing jokes and joy to you today, enJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

07 May 2024

53 MINS

53:03

07 May 2024


#41

Kevin Heffernan & Steve Lemme

Meet Kevin Heffernan & Steve Lemme, two fifths of the funniest comedy troupe in America called Broken Lizard! They are responsible for hilarious films such as Beerfest, Super Troopers, Super Troopers 2 and the tv show Tacoma FD. Don’t miss Craig, Kevin and Steve just straight up riffing for an hour, laughs guaranteed, EnJOY!  See [omnystudio.com/listener] (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information. ... Read more

30 Apr 2024

52 MINS

52:21

30 Apr 2024