The Callback Podcast

John Riggi Episode #022

John Riggi peace signs [http://d2t7is7ci416p6.cloudfront.net/images/john_riggi.jpg] I was super excited to get John Riggi as a guest on the podcast. We have been trying to work that out since the podcast began. John is a stand-up comic that I became aware of while in Chicago. I was still attending open-mikes when John had already established himself as one of the city’s top comics. From there I followed John’s career which included writing and appearing on some of the greatest television shows of all time. The Larry Sanders Show alone is an all-time classic and my personal favorite. Check it out on Netflix if you haven’t yet. We caught up with him in Los Angeles at his offices on the Warner lot. He has just come from an amazing run as producer and director of 30 Rock to launching his latest pilot starring Rebel Wilson of Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect and Bachelorette fame. The show is called Super Fun Night and if it anything like John Riggi’s other shows, it is bound for huge success. Thanks again to all of our listeners, and enjoy John Riggi.

The Hosts: Oscar Picks Episode #021

On this podcast it is us hosts. We catch up with ourselves before Aaron heads out on a long tour, and we make our Oscar predictions. Who will win? We know. Just listen for the answers. Totally guaranteed to win any office pool or Vegas bet. Or your money back. Oh that’s right. We give these shows away for free. On iTunes. If you haven’t done so, go there and subscribe right now [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-callback-podcast/id527041672]. It will help your chances of winning.

Steve Pink Episode #20

Steve Pink holding a camera [http://d2t7is7ci416p6.cloudfront.net/images/steve_pink_camera.jpg] Our guest on this show is Steve Pink, who is a very busy man. He is a screenwriter, producer and director of TV shows and movies, most notably Hot Tub Time Machine as well as many projects with his long-time friend, John Cusack. I have known of Steve from the Chicago theater scene and have followed his career ever since. I have been trying to get Steve on the show for a while now, and we were finally able to do it a few weeks ago when he invited us to visit him at Sony Studios where he is cutting his latest film, About Last Night. He even let us have a private viewing of some never-before-seen scenes from his movie, and it is hilarious. Comedian and actor, Kevin Hart, was in the scenes we saw and was amazing. We will post links to trailers when they are made available. Until then, enjoy this great interview where we discuss his start in theater, hanging out with Hunter Thompson and a drinking game based on the Bear in Hot Tub Time Machine that is sure to leave you on the floor. Thanks to all our listeners, and please continue to spread the word to others to LIKE us on Facebook and subscribe for free on iTunes.

Jay Larson Episode #019

Jay Larson talks into a microphone on stage [http://d2t7is7ci416p6.cloudfront.net/images/jay_larson_mic.jpeg]Our guest on this episode is Jay Larson. Jay is a very funny stand-up comic that I have seen live many times. If you get a chance to see him live, do, as he is hilarious. Jay actually hosts his own podcast with fellow comic, Ryan Stickler, called The Crabfeast [http://www.thecrabfeast.com]. You can also catch it on Stitcher and iTunes. Jay is also on Twitter [https://twitter.com/jaylarsoncomedy] and Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/jaylarsoncomedy]. We came over to his place and had a fun time talking his breaking into comedy, his love of sports and all sorts of stuff. Really enjoyable time and I hope you all enjoy it as well. And as always, thanks to all of you for listening and keeping this thing going.

Gillian Vigman Episode #018

Gillian Vigman in a green sweater [http://d2t7is7ci416p6.cloudfront.net/images/gillian_vigman.jpg]I was really happy to have Gillian Vigman as our first female guest. She is an improvisor and actress that is known for the movies The 40 Year Old Virgin, Step Brothers and The Hangover movies. She currently has recurring roles on TV in Suburgatory and The New Girl. If that isn’t enough, she has been seen on what seems like every commercial ever made. She is Mrs. Jack-In-The-Box, the woman in the 1-800 CONTACTS commercial and is currently in the series of DirecTV spots. I know her from Chicago. We were in a comedy group together where I became aware of just how wickedly funny she really is. She invited us over to her home for the podcast and was just as funny as I remember her being. So much fun, and I can’t wait to have her on again. Thanks again to all our listeners and enjoy Gillan Vigman.