Deep Noodle Podcast

In this episode, host Nathaniel August Williams sits down with internationally recognized artist Robin F Williams to dive into: The challenges of being a figurative painter in today’s art world Gender, identity, and the body in contemporary painting The evolution of Robin’s career from childhood inspirations to major museum collections The intersection of AI, art, and consciousness — will artifici...

Nick Rutherford (Good Neighbor, SNL, Rick and Morty) joins us for a funny, honest, and wildly insightful conversation about the rollercoaster ride of working in comedy and making it in Hollywood. We talk about how a group of friends making absurd YouTube videos became the sketch group Good Neighbor , how that led to Saturday Night Live , and what happened when the dream job didn’t turn out as expe...

Jordan VanDina didn’t break into Hollywood the usual way—and that’s exactly what makes his story so good. In this episode, Jordan shares how he went from writing full screenplays over a single weekend to launching a scrappy Kickstarter campaign, going viral on Twitter, and somehow turning that momentum into real-deal studio screenwriting gigs. Jordan’s journey is chaotic, hilarious, and completely...

Today’s guest is the hilarious and talented Andrew Barbot, an Emmy Award-winning writer whose credits include Animaniacs (Hulu), The Last O.G. (TBS), and Playing House (USA). He also writes for the Podcasts Even the Royals and This Job is History! We dive into everything from writing for TV, podcasts, karaoke bar antics, royal history, theology, where modern religion is falling short, how to find...

🎙️ In this episode of Deep Noodle, Nate Williams sits down with Matt Oberg—actor, comedian, and voice artist known for Veep, Abbott Elementary, Hacks, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. He’s also the voice of Kite Man and Killer Croc in Harley Quinn and the Kite Man: Hell Yeah! spinoff. Together, they dive into the absurdity of AI fear-mongering, the bizarre evolution of comedy, and surviving Hollywood’s c...

Are we just here to build AI? Is superintelligence the natural next step in evolution? In this episode of the Deep Noodle Podcast, comedian, writer, and actor Lucas Kavner joins us for a mind-bending conversation about AI, aliens, Hollywood, and the creative grind. We break down the reality of UFOs, the challenges of screenwriting, and how AI might just be the next great intelligence. Lucas has wr...

Comedian and actor Chris Grace (Superstore, Broad City, Adam Ruins Everything) joins Nathaniel August Williams for a deep-dive into comedy, audience capture, and the challenges of building a creative career in today's digital landscape. From his experiences in improv and television to the complexities of online engagement, Chris shares his thoughts on the entertainment industry, internet culture,...

Inside Hollywood, Comedy & Creativity with Adam Lustick A hilarious and insightful conversation with Adam Lustick , comedian, actor, and writer known for Corporate (Comedy Central) , The Office , Two Broke Girls , Curb Your Enthusiasm , and more! Adam shares his journey from NYU's Atlantic Theater Company to co-founding Harvard Sailing Team , working with Weezer, Shaq, Lance Reddick , and what...

Do Vampires Poop? TV Writing, Animaniacs & Comedy with Kathleen Chen | Deep Noodle Podcast 📺 Ever wondered how Animaniacs got rebooted? Or what it’s like to write for Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin ? And most importantly… do vampires poop? In this hilarious and insightful episode of Deep Noodle , Nathaniel August Williams sits down with Kathleen Chen , a comedy and tech writer whose credits...

What’s it like inside the Rick and Morty writers’ room? Emmy-winning writer, comedian, and executive producer Jessica Lacher joins host Nathaniel August Williams for a deep dive into writing for one of the most beloved animated shows. Jessica shares insights on her creative process, the long production timeline of Rick and Morty, and what it’s like working alongside Dan Harmon. We also explore the...

Comedian and writer Rob Stern ( Not Safe with Nikki Glaser , Netflix, Comedy Central, truTV) joins Deep Noodle to talk about the chaotic reality of the entertainment industry , his pivot to studying therapy, and how AI-generated pop stars are taking over streaming platforms. We dive into the art of joke writing , the power of failure in comedy , and why his family will always remember his great-un...