Doin' It with Mike Sacks

Today's episode is unique. Author and all-around "ideas man" Randy S. joins producer Rob to talk about his Vanderpump Rules fan fiction, as well as his "amazing" memoir that was found in a box at a Maryland garage sale by Mike Sacks. You can order Randy's memoir here or listen to the audio version here . You can order Stinker Lets Loose! here . Support Vanderpump Robs here .  

Maryland has always been a hunting ground, and Mike Sacks has been negotiating with criminals since the premiere of Heavy Metal Parking Lot. "Negotiating is a lot like sex," Mike will often say. "It's a lot more effective when it ain't pretty." One thing that never changes—nobody ever sees him coming.  Mike's new books: RANDY! Stinker Lets Loose This episode was produced by Rob Schulte

Mike Sacks interviews 'outsider music' expert and musician Paul Major on the release of his fantastic new book 'Feel the Music: The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major.' An abundance of rare music clips! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drew Friedman, a cartoonist, illustrator, author, and son of Bruce Jay Friedman, chats with Mike about his new book Chosen People. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike speaks with legendary writer Jack Handey (SNL, "Deep Thoughts", "The Stench of Honolulu") about his friendship with Steve Martin, writing for yourself, and about his new book "Please Stop the Deep Thoughts." Ian Goldstein and Rob Schulte chat with Danny McBride and Walton Goggins about the final season of their show Vice Principals, as well as how they approach their craft. This episode was p...

Mike chats with Maryland native Richard Chizmar of Cemetery Dance magazine and co-author—with Stephen King—of Gwendy's Button Box. Ian Goldstein speaks with Mona Chalabi of FiveThirtyEight and The Guardian. Rob investigates alternative revenue streams and uses the phrase "dancing Agamemnon at Jacob's Pillow." Please visit: http://cemeterydance.com This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast...

Mike speaks with Leslie Kean, the author of Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife. Ian Goldstein has a moment with comedian Joe Pera about stand-up and his series at Brooklyn's Union Hall, "Summer Nights." Rob stumbles upon a UFO Vlog while hanging out on his stoop. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike talks with Ben Schwartz about improv, acting, and hustling; and then speaks with Caroline Weaver of CW Pencil Enterprise. Ian Goldstein chats with comedian and former Nick Arcade host Phil Moore about a new game show he's creating. Rob discovers a unique summer camp. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Sacks returns from his yearly vision quest to introduce to the world his latest project, STINKER LETS LOOSE! Mike speaks with Seinfeld writer and Silicon Valley producer Alec Berg, and Ian Goldstein speaks with Jena Friedman about comedy's role in politics. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer Harrison Scott Key author of The World's Largest Man joins the show this week along with Borscht Belt photographer Marisa Scheinfeld, and creators of BrightLite Magazine Ami Komai and Christa Renee. Rob answers some intriguing fan mail. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Rhea Seehorn of Better Call Saul speaks with Mike Sacks about acting techniques for stage and screen and talks character development for her current role as Kim Wexler. We're also lucky to have an interview with Mike Drucker, the former staff writer for The Tonight Show and currently the co-head writer of the new Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World. This episode was produced by Rob S...

Rob plays a recording from his days at the University of Kansas. Ian Goldstein talks with Lukas Kaiser a VP Creative Director for Viacom - helping create and oversee branded content for Comedy Central, Spike TV and the soon to be launched Paramount Network This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike interviews David Dubos, the director of the upcoming (long-awaited) film about the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. Rob joins a cult. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike interviews author George Saunders about his latest, and first, novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo," and talks with Miles Kahn of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee." Mike discloses a pornographic past. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike talks with TV historian and canned laughter expert Ben Glenn about the history of the Laff Machine and fake laughter! APPLAUSE! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike gets in touch with yet another girlfriend, his high school prom date who dumped him for another guy. And Mike talks with writer and investigative journalist Jon Ronson about the far right and their hold on American politics. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike tells the ladies the rules they need to know when making love to him, and then talks with his comedic hero Adam Resnick (Late Night with David Letterman, Get a Life, Cabin Boy, Will Not Attend)as well as the musician/songwriter behind his favorite album of 2016, the amazing Adia Victoria! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike receives robocalls from his neighbors. Also, Mike talks with comedy legend Paul Feig! For more than an hour! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike talks with Monkee great and early proponent of country rock, MICHAEL NESMITH, about music, comedy, and his involvement in the early years of MTV. Monkee fans rejoice! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike digs down deep into pure comedy gold with Conan and Late Show writer/performer Brian Stack. Also, Larry King and Colonel Sanders babble but hard! This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike talks with music and songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot! Mike interviews a shut-in travel guru about recommended vacation destinations. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Sacks interviews the great Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Mike reads a pet adoption notice for a demon-possessed pooch. Might you be interested? This episode was produced by Rob Schulte . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of "Difficult People," and co-host of "Double Threat" as well as an interview with Billy Domineau, the author of the "Seinfeld 9/11" script. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte.

Mike interviews writer/director Etan Cohen of "Idiocracy," "Tropic Thunder," and "Get Hard." Paul Lynde gets cheeky. Mike's friend commits suicide. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed. This episode was produced by Rob Schulte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.