Musician Kurt Wagner shares some instrument humor before spinning a sweet dinner party soundtrack.
Icebreaker
Kathryn Hahn – ‘The Blind Man’
Actor Kathryn Hahn gives us something to break the ice with before discussing her fearless character in "I Love Dick"
Jade Chang – ‘Mad Cow Disease’
Author Jade Chang gives us a bovine-themed joke before reading an excerpt from her novel, "The Wangs Vs. the World."
Hank Azaria – ‘Jewish Husband’
Actor Hank Azaria tells a joke to break the ice before discussing some of his most iconic characters.
Greta Johnsen – ‘Hippo Zippo’
Greta Johnsen, co-host of the podcast "Nerdette," gives us a joke that rhymes before discussing why Virginia is not for lovers.
Gillian Jacobs – ‘Koalas’
The "Love" tells us a punny joke to use at your next dinner party. Check out her conversation with Brendan, in which she shares the one place you should visit on our next trip to Pittsburgh.
George Saunders – ‘Cut the Turkey’
The author shares a joke/story Abraham Lincoln reportedly told to demonstrate what he meant by "audacity." George stopped by our studios earlier this year to chat about his debut novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo," and to solve our listeners' etiquette woes.
Frankie Cosmos – ‘Olympic Gymnast’
Singer-songwriter Greta Kline, aka Frankie Cosmos, shares a joke she made up before sharing the perfect playlist for a slumber party.
Eric Schulze – ‘No Charge’
Eric Schulze, a science writer and Senior Scientist at Memphis Meats in the Bay Area, shares a joke that would probably kill at a chemistry convention. Listen as he shares a few tips for cooking with salt.
John Early and Kate Berlant – ‘Too Many Chairs’
Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant make up a knock-knock joke before sharing a list of their favorite tales of Hollywood desperation.