Lauren Lapkus

Lauren Lapkus, an actress and comedian known for her roles in *Orange Is the New Black* and her own podcasts, joins the discussion. She shares her nostalgic experiences watching *Gilmore Girls*, revealing a preference for Team Dean. The trio critiques Lorelai's romantic plot with Alex, noting its lack of chemistry and tension. They praise Lane's subplot as the emotional highlight while commenting on Kirk's quirky charm. The conversation wraps up with ratings and a lighthearted singalong, all sprinkled with witty banter and pop culture references.

Carl Tart, comedian/actor who plays a law-enforcement style sleuth. Lauren Lapkus, comedian/actress known for big, chaotic characters. Paul F. Tompkins, veteran comedian famous for long-form comic personas and musical parodies. They riff on weddings and wild relationship tales. A rug-store meltdown and a catfish romance play out. A crime-hunting patrol chases Carmen Sandiego with snake-store chaos and surreal stakes.

Drew Tarver — comedian/actor performing Donnie Gary, a washed-up soul singer. Paul F. Tompkins — veteran comedian as The Contraptionaire, spinning bizarre long-form contraption tales. Lauren Lapkus — comic actor as Ho-Ho, the naughty elf, delivering raunchy, improvised bits. They riff on elf lore, absurd contraptions and surreal space-dimension stories, then break into improvised soul songs and crowd-driven banter.

Join Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport, co-hosts of Hollywood Handbook, along with comedian Paul F. Tompkins and a cast of zany characters like Lauren Lapkus as a quirky corporate worker and Shaun Diston as an immortal leaf blower. They delve into absurdities of corporate life, time travel, and their hilarious takes on popular culture. Zeke Nicholson, the adventurous Kiwi Chris, adds to the chaos, falling into holes while sharing wild anecdotes. Prepare for a whimsical celebration filled with laughter, emojis, and playful banter!

In this lively session from SXSW, Lauren Lapkus, a comedic powerhouse from 'Big Bear,' brings her character Pamela to life, while Lisa Gilroy charms as Nana. James Adomian makes waves with his spot-on Elon Musk impression. They dive into outrageous topics like the quirky history of buttons, bizarre encounters in the forest, and the absurdities of parenthood. The humor flows freely as they tackle gender stereotypes, celebrate Women’s Day, and engage in fantastical discussions about pizza toppings and cryptids, all wrapped in delightful chaos.

Lauren Lapkus, a comedian and actress known for her roles in films like The Wrong Missy and her podcast Haunting, joins the fun. They dive into hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from The Wrong Missy, sharing both the chaos and camaraderie experienced while filming. The conversation turns to the supernatural, with Lapkus recounting spooky encounters and family hauntings. They explore the challenges of authenticity in dating and reminisce about iconic films that have influenced their comedic journeys.

Lauren Lapkus, an actor and comedian known for her roles in "Orange is the New Black" and "Crashing," joins writer-director Nora Fiffer, whose film "Another Happy Day" explores postpartum depression. They share hilarious and poignant anecdotes about the chaos of early motherhood and the often-ignored struggles of new moms. The discussion highlights the need for more postpartum stories in Hollywood, the importance of humor amidst the challenges, and how supportive environments can enhance productivity in creative fields.

Actor Lauren Lapkus joins the hosts to discuss the 1992 Stephen King horror flick Sleepwalkers, touching on adults fearing tiny cats, similarities to Hocus Pocus, Stephen King's cameo, and a debate on mother-son relationships in the film.

Guests include Steven de Souza, Tom Wilson, Lauren Lapkus, Ahmed Best, and Jimmy Pardo. They share interesting anecdotes about the Star Wars trilogy, Back to The Future, and Die Hard. Topics range from beating Michael Jackson for the role of Jar Jar Binks to down to the wire re-shoots for Die Hard. Plus, there's a segment with a guest who auditioned for Star Wars Episode 8.

Lauren Lapkus, Rob Benedict, and Shaun Diston discuss the season finale of the Golden Bachelor. Topics include Teresa as a Rhesus monkey in the sack, Jesse Palmer, and Ava and Nanna Witherspoon being here for it. Plus, they reveal the tweet of the week!