Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman has played many great characters, most famously Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, and he starred more recently in an astonishing episode of The Last of Us. But he is driven by passionate callings older and deeper than his public vocation as an actor and comedian. He works with wood, and he works with other people who work with their hands making beautiful, useful things. And this, it turns out, is also a primary source of his tethering in values. It's a source of a spiritual thoughtfulness that runs through this conversation with Krista. So is his love and study of the farmer-poet Wendell Berry, whose audiobook The Need to Be Whole Nick just recorded.This is a moving and edifying conversation that is also, not surprisingly, a lot of fun.Nick Offerman grew up on a three-acre homestead "out in a cornfield" in Minooka, Illinois. His five books include Where the Deer and the Antelope Play and Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop. He founded Offerman Woodshop in Los Angeles in 2001, a collective that creates hand-crafted items from spoons to canoes to ukuleles. He's also written a book with his wife, Megan Mullally, called The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, and they have a podcast called In Bed with Nick and Megan. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. __________Sign up for The Pause to receive our seasonal Saturday morning newsletter and advance invitations and news on all things On Being.And: if you can, please take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app — you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this adventure of conversation and living. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Offerman, actor and woodworker known for comedy and craft, talks woodworking, his new book and tour. Short takes cover why making things matters and the physical satisfaction of craft. He also discusses acting roles, a film about radicalization, and plays a playful tools-vs-people game.

Aubrey Plaza, actor and comedian who shares quick on-set anecdotes, opens with a playful birthday bond. Nick Offerman, actor, writer, and woodworker known for Ron Swanson, plays ukulele and recounts theater roots, crafting, Ron and April chemistry, making projects, training for roles, and a rapid-fire philosophy round. Short, funny, and full of hands-on stories.

Host Troy Baker and Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann talk about the departure the series took into the story of Bill and Frank. Craig and Neil also reveal the thinking behind casting Nick Offerman and Murray Bartlett to portray this middle-aged love and reveal an easter egg reference to the game that shows up at the end of the episode. HBO’s The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Offerman, actor, writer, and woodworker known for Ron Swanson and The Last of Us, discusses playing a former wrestler reconnecting with his daughter. He talks about the scary emotional arc, intense wrestling training, working with infant actors, portraying addiction and chronic pain, and how carpentry and family woodworking inform his life and craft.

Nick Offerman, beloved actor and master woodworker, dives into his latest projects, including the film Sovereign and his book Little Woodchucks. He reflects on his journey from a hands-on childhood to discovering theater and acting in Chicago. Offerman shares why he values craftsmanship over screen time and explores the differences in preparing for drama versus comedy. With a nod to his time on Parks and Recreation, he highlights the importance of persistence in the arts while celebrating creativity and friendship.

Nick Offerman, a beloved actor, author, and skilled woodworker, shares insights from his new book, Little Woodchucks. He emphasizes the joy of hands-on work and the confidence it builds, especially for beginners. Nick stresses the importance of investing in high-quality tools that last, rather than cutting corners. He also discusses the spiritual connection to woodworking, teaching patience, and problem-solving. Plus, he outlines essential tools for a starter kit and revels in the joy of crafting instruments like ukuleles.

Nick Offerman, Emmy-winning actor and master woodworker, shares insights into his multifaceted life. He reflects on childhood memories inspired by nature, and the craftsmanship instilled by his family. Offerman talks about his book, aiming to teach families basic woodworking skills. He also discusses the joy of satisfaction from meaningful work, the courage required for personal projects, and the deeper conversations around living a fulfilling life. His connection to spirituality through art highlights the importance of community and caring for the environment.

Actor and author Nick Offerman discusses his role in 'Civil War', his upbringing in rural Illinois, his experiences in the entertainment industry, and the impactful message of his latest book. He reflects on lessons from mentors, his marriage to Megan Mullally, and the complicated legacy of Ron Swanson.

Bao Nguyen, documentary filmmaker behind BTS: The Return, talks fly-on-the-wall access and the band's reunion after military service. Nick Offerman, actor and comic woodworker, riffs on America's 250th and pushes folks to reclaim celebration from grandstanding. They cover BTS's creative process, reunion emotions, patriotic spectacle, and how to celebrate meaningfully.