Kevin Pollak's Chat Show

Nick Swardson became one of the funniest and most sought after stand-up comedians of his generation. He chats about that, as well as how he started writing movies for Adam Sandler, and how he and Adam have now become best friends and have successful worked together for many years.

Jason Lee talks about his career as an actor, but also for the first time ever he discusses his earlier career as a 19 year old skateboarder, who found himself touring the world as a skating star.

Craig Bierko is one of the funniest people Kevin has ever chatted with. He talks about being an actor in Hollywood as well as starring in The Musica Man and Guys & Dolls on Broadway.

Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer talk about their journeys of making it in Comedy, including the success of Human Giant for MTV. Easily one of the funniest interviews Kevin has done.

Samm Levine chats in greater detail about co-starring for Judd Apatow in the television cult favorite "Freaks and Geeks" and then breaks down how he was cast by Quentin Tarrantino for "Inglorious Basterds" and what the shooting experience was like.

Steve Agee discusses his life leading up to becoming a stand-up comedian, as well as his famous stunt on Twitter and co-starring on Sarah Silverman's television show for Comedy Central.

Hank Azaria reveals the process of becoming one of the stars of The Simpsons and the twenty year journey that it's been, as well as how some of his more famous characters came to be, such as Moe, Apu, Comic Book Guy and more.

Seth MacFarlane talks about growing up dreaming of being an animator, then landing at Hanna Barbera, as well as his journey to creating and starring in Family Guy.

Rob Corddry shares how he found out he if was funny and deciding if he'd really make a career of it, as well as how he transformed himself from goofball to a television and film comedian. He also chats about creating his comedy web series, "Children's Hospital" that will have its next season on Adult Swim.

Michael Gladis and Rich Sommer talk about getting hired to co-star on the television show "Mad Men" and the process of doing this remarkably unique show. They also share their ups and downs as actors.

Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova shed light on the process of being in and getting the film "Once" made, as well as the experience of winning an Academy Award for Best Song and what it was like to play it during the Oscar telecast and so much more.

Jane Campion talks frankly about being a director and writer and also the advantages & disadvantages of being both as a woman. Her new film "Bright Star" had opened the weekend of this chat, and she discussed that and also the experience of winning an Academy Award for "The Piano."

Kevin Nealon chats about being a stand-up comedian for over 25 years, as well as being a cast member on Saturday Night Live and now on Weeds.

Lisa Loeb was days away from giving birth to her first child when this chat was streamed live. She sheds lots of light on her career and life, as well as relationships and putting them on display for reality tv.

Eddie Izzard holds the record for the longest interview with this 2 hour and 31 minute offering. She talks about starting out as a street performer, walking on stage for the first time as a transvestite and performing shows all around the world. She obviously talks about much, MUCH more, including completing 43 consecutive marathon length runs totaling 1000 miles.

Paul F. Tompkins is one of Kevin's favorite comedians of his generation. He talks of his upbringing, his formative years as a young comedian, as wells as his finding his voice among the "alternative" comics of the '90s, and his foray into television.

Weird Al Yankovic, in his most extensive interview to date, shares his early memories of musical and comedic icons that influenced his choices and rather unique style, as well as "that moment" when he heard one of his songs on the radio for the first time. He also talks about the journey he took that brought him to the world's eyes and ears.

Ask a Ninja creators David Sarine and Kent Nichols discuss in depth for the first time how they set out to become one of the first recurring internet viral stars, and where it took them and what it brought into their lives.

Brian Tyler chats about his life in music and shares insights into the world of being a film composer. He is a remarkably gifted musician, award-winning composer who's membership in Mensa is clear throughout this interview.

David Koechner offers up one of the more candid series of stories of his life, marriage and fatherhood, while being one of the funniest guests the show has ever had. During this episode, Dave created what has become the production graphic intro to the show's weekly segment of "Tweet 5" live questions from the viewers.

Robert Legato knows a thing or two about visual effects. He chats about his early work in television and commercials, as well as working with James Cameron, which led to his Academy Award on Titanic for Best Visual Effects, and his creating the shooting technique that finally enabled Cameron to make "Avatar." He and Kevin also share stories of working with Martin Scorsese.

Nick Kroll is emerging as one of the funniest comedians working today. He talks about who he admired coming up as well as what he went through to finally find his voice on stage. He also chats about creating characters like "Bobby Bottle-service" and one half of "The Ed Hardy Boyz."

Chris Hardwick has a most unique comedic voice, being part pure stand-up and part pure computer tech/internet geek. He is insanely funny during this interview. He talks about his struggles and failures as well as his tv successes, including his current hit internet-clip show, "Web Soup."

Dave Coulier and Kevin have known each other since the stand-up comedy boom of the mid-80's, which they talk about with true insight and candor, as well as hilarious memories. Dave also talks about his tv success with "Full House." Throughout this, he and Kevin go toe-to-toe with their impersonations, including at one point, Coulier as "Super Dave Osborn" and Kevin as Super Dave's real life brother, Albert Brooks.

"Drones" is a very special indie film that is celebrated in this episode by Kevin and the film's Directors Amber Benson and Adam Busch, as well as several cast members, the writers and the film's musical supervisor, recording artist Dan Bern.