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July 31, 2018 72 mins

Comedian, actor and author Michael Ian Black sits down for a no-agenda talk about:

  • Podcasting
  • Fame
  • Obscurity
  • Comedians
  • Twitter
  • Getting arrested
  • Amusement park rides
  • Marriage and family
  • His challenging childhood
  • How he's funny - but actually very serious
  • The Jim Gaffigan Show, Wet Hot American Summer, Seth Meyers and more!

Hang out with us for an hour and get to know the REAL Michael Ian Black.

 

WATCH THIS VIDEO:

I did a mini video Q&A with Michael + you can see it on my new YouTube channel - youtube.com/reallyfamous

 

MICHAEL'S REACTION:

What does he say about this podcast episode? Check it out here.

https://youtu.be/zUBoMA6UdqA

 

GAZE AT PHOTOS:

Check us out recording this episode - http://reallyfamouspodcast.com/michael-ian-black/go

 

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EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW - OR DO:

- Buy Michael Ian Black's book, I'm Sad.

- Listen to Michael Ian Black's podcast, How to Be Amazing.

- Listen to his other podcast, Obscure.

- Read my New York Times piece about Jim Gaffigan's Sunday Routine.

- Follow Michael Ian Black on Twitter.

- Spread the word about Really Famous! Tell just 1, 2 or 5 friends today!

Inside Scoop - Get sneak peeks at reallyfamouspodcast.com/be-an-insider.

 

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This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square.

Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime

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Shout-out to JONES FAMILY FARMS in Connecticut, where I try to go every summer for phenomenally good, pick-your-own blueberries.

 

Connect with me!

Twitter - @kara1to1

Instagram - @reallyfamouspodcast

Facebook - @karamayerrobinson

Email - click here

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Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson

Music - Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech - Creative Commons

 

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