Mark Valley is a West Point Grad, Army Veteran, successful actor, and Dad. You may know him from his numerous credits including Boston Legal, Pasadena, Keen Eddie, CSI, and Feud. He talks openly about growing up on the Canadian Border of upstate New York to a football coach Dad, his time in the Army, his first acting job with John Schlesinger and A…

Born Jonathan Morris Henson on July 11, 1967 in Stamford, Connecticut, John Henson is best known for his multi-awarded stint as host, writer and executive producer of E!’s Talk Soup. He studied acting at Boston University, then later in Playwrights Horizons and Three of Us Studios in New York. As such, he has several theater credits to his name, su…

John Preston is a Concore Entertainment recording artist and full time firefighter. John was a Marine Corps field wireman from 2000 to 2004 achieving the rank of Sergeant in his 4 years of service. John was with Second Battalion Seventh Marines (2/7) and served as a mission squad leader for 2/7 H&S running over 100 combat missions while in theatre.…

One of the best things about doing this podcast is reaching out to some of my favorite comics/dads to come chat. And this week's one. Greg Behrendt is most notable for being a best selling author of the national phenomenon, "She's Just Not That Into You" which became a movie of the same name. He was a consultant on "Sex and the City" and "Committed…

Tom Everett Scott was born and raised in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the third of four children of Cynthia (Pierce), an insurance saleswoman, and William Joseph Scott, who was a civil engineer. Tom spent his childhood in a "nice house in the woods", with a pond nearby, canoeing and camping. He acted in high school plays, but Tom planned to qui…

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Michael Bunin spent the majority of his youth in Las Vegas where he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and studied Theater Arts. His improvisational skills were honed at The Second City Players Workshop in Chicago and the famed Groundlings in Los Angeles. Bunin has been a staple at The Improv Olympic West in Los…

I love having Moms on the show. The actually are way smarter. And Kira is amazing. Kira Soltanovich grew up in San Francisco during a time when there were bad neighborhoods, cheap coffee and it wasn’t ironic to ride the cable cars. She began her comedy career back in 1998 after asking her Russian immigrant parents if they would support her dream to…

Jonathan Mangum was born in Charleston, S.C., but spent most of his youth in Mobile, Alabama. He attended college in Orlando, FL. where he began performing with SAK Theatre’s TheatreSports, a wildly successful local improv show. While performing 13 shows each week and attending college, Jonathan began to work with a tight-knit group of improvisers …

Today's episode is for my nerd/parent listeners. Matthew Sendeich, along with his partner Seth Green, are the Emmy winning co-creators behind the wildly popular cult classic TV show, Robot Chicken. Since then, they've gone on to create Stoopid Buddy Studios and are making some of the best animated shows out there. Super Mansion, Buddy Thunderstruck…

These genius dads are my favorite single panel cartoonists since The Far Side. And as it turns out, they are some of my fave guests ever. I met them the day of the show and they are truly some of my funniest guests ever. Here's a little backstory. Daniel and Jeremy Lehrer are identical twin cartoonists and comedy writers. They grew up in a large ex…

Andrea's hilarious new show that she created, wrote, and stars in, "I'm Sorry", is currently running on TruTv on Wednesday nights http://www.trutv.com/shows/im-sorry/index.html#about but I'm sure you'll recognize her from her numerous appearances on shows like Veep, Episodes, and iZombie as well as movies, Step Brothers, The House, and Sleeping wit…

Yes, I know these guys look like doctors who know what they're talking about. But, they're not! They're actually two members of the world renowned Groundlings theatre company, who often play "doctors" in every show on television. The truth is that they are really funny guys and new fathers and they share the stories of frazzled new dads who think t…

Gary is one of the funniest guys I've met in Hollywood and one of the busiest actors around. He recently appeared in the Sundance grand jury winner, "I don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore", currently airing on Netflix. Last Summer he starred as Bebop in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 and soon you’ll be able to see him in the film "5th of July"…

Stevie D is one of my favorite people in Hollywood. His upbeat positivity shines through in everything he does. Growing up in a small town in Kentucky required a lot of imagination for a kid to entertain himself. While other kids spent their days playing sports and doing homework, Stevie D. was creating mischief and dreaming of becoming a rock star…

This is part 2 of Stephen Tobolowsky. Go back and listen to part 1 first. He's amazing and his stories are really great.

He is simply one of the greatest character actors we've ever known. He can play the Grand Master of the KKK in Mississippi Burning and then play "Needle Nosed Ned Ryerson" in Groundhog Day. His 254 credits on IMDb are the most I've ever seen and represent the filmography of most of our lives. Memento, Thelma and Louise, Sneakers, to now recurring o…

A Baptist Preacher's Son becomes a comedian, marries an Academy Award Nominated Costume Designer and has a kid. And here come the stories. Murray Valeriano is a brilliant comedian, writer, and human sponge. This Tennessee native and preacher’s son found his comedy calling in sunny California and soon began a successful writing career. Lately, you p…

Andy is a former Professional Motocross / Supercross Racer and FMX RIder who is most well known for being part of the Nitro Circus Crew. Andy is the master of performing unthinkable stunts and making them look easy. From collecting multiple Guinness Book World Records to winning national level car races, to backflipping Big Wheels and getting blown…

Eddie Ifft has been called one of the most underrated comics in America by the Onion and has proudly told jokes around the world to sold-out crowds in over 22 countries. Most recently Eddie is co-host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world called Talkin’ Sh*t. He has recently released his DVD, “I Love Pussy.” which is the follow…

Bert Kreischer is a force of nature. One of the biggest comedians working today, he is well known from his Travel Channel show, "Bert the Conqueror", his many late night appearances, his special, "The Machine"... but did you know...he spent six a half years at Florida State University. In 1997, Rolling Stone Magazine published "The Undergraduate", …

PART 2! Penn Jillette is one of the most interesting guys I've ever interviewed. He is a well known entertainer, magician, atheist, libertarian, skeptic, best selling author, and 1/2 of "Penn & Teller", the longest running headliners to play in the same Vegas hotel at 16 years and running. Besides his star turn on "Celebrity Apprentice" he and Tell…

Penn Jillette is one of the most interesting guys I've ever interviewed. He is a well known entertainer, magician, atheist, libertarian, skeptic, best selling author, and 1/2 of "Penn & Teller", the longest running headliners to play in the same Vegas hotel at 16 years and running. Besides his star turn on "Celebrity Apprentice" he and Teller creat…

You'll know him best as the "Caveman" from the Geico commercials, but John Lehr is an accomplished actor, writer, director, and show runner. He co-created the shows "10 Items or Less" for TBS, "Quick Draw" for Hulu, and "Jail Bait" for Hulu. But today we talk about parenting. The tale of his parents staying together till the kids went to college is…

Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings at a Las Vegas coffee house. As one of today’s vastly growing stand-up comedians, Koy sells-out comedy clubs & theaters across the nation with his infectious, explosive energy onstage. The comedian pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, that inspires humor across all boundaries…

Jim Florentine figured a way to make a living out of his love of AC/DC and making prank phone calls. You'll know him as the co-host of the VH1's wildly popular, "The Metal Show", or maybe from Crank Yankers, Train Wreck, Beer League, Howard Stern, Jimmy Kimmel, or Chelsea Lately, or a ton of other stuff. He has a successful podcast, "Comedy Mental …

You'll know him from Raising Hope, My Name is Earl, Cafe Society or as the Del Taco Guy. But Greg is also the Father to 3 kids. His honest stories of growing up in Topeka, Kansas, to playing a Barney Fife impersonator at the Ed Debevic's Restaurant, to getting nude with his Father-in-Law at a Japanese bath make for great listening.…

This podcast makes me soooo happy. This dude is the real f'ing deal. I love it when good things happen to amazing people. I met Rocco at the GI Film Festival with Mat Best, Jarred Taylor and the rest of his Article 15/Youtube Star posse. They were showcasing their 1.2 million dollar crowd funded movie, "Range 15" to rave reviews. He's a real Americ…

You might know Jeff Lewis from The Guild, Hail Caesar! or even my web series "Dads in Parks", but after this podcast, you'll remember him from the craziest stories you've ever heard. Vasectomies, illicit drug use and doughnut delivery, getting hit and dragged by a car, the horrors of childbirth, and mushrooms. This was the first podcast I ever did …

You definitely know Dean Cameron. He was "Chain Saw" in "Summer School". Yes, that guy. From "Ski School" and "Ski School II, Electric Boogaloo"? Yes, that's him. His credit list is amazing, NCIS, Men at Work, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Straight Outta Compton...but his life is even crazier. From early success with Carl Reiner directing his …

Comedian and Writer, Brian Kiley, is an anomaly in Hollywood. An Irish Catholic family guy who's had the same job in entertainment for 23 years. And also one of the nicest guys in town. He's appeared on late night TV (The Tonight Show) as a comic many times and had a Comedy Central half hour special, but he's been a staff writer and now head monolo…

Comic and Dad, Eddie Pence joins me for this episode of Father Time where we discuss the fear of having twins, latch-key kids, safe words, government jobs, why to never try heroin, cussing about "Frozen", the ramifications of kicking your father in the ass, and why to never shoot for the stars because physically they are impossible to reach. Despit…

You may know Alex from her run on MAD TV where she played Ms. Swan among other characters, or as Lois Griffin, the matriarch on "Family Guy", or as Dawn on the hit HBO series, "Getting On", but today you'll know her as a loving and ridiculously funny Mom to two beautiful children. And yes, the show is called Father Time, but when you have a chance …

Ron Del Barrio is THE golf teacher to the stars. Whether it's Larry David, Sylvester Stallone, Joe Pesci, Tommy Lee or hundreds of others, this former PGA tour player has taught them all. And he has the stories to back it up. But how does someone who travels around the world in lear jets with Hollywood's elite raise a family? Well, that's why you'l…

One of the best comics in the country, you may know Rory from the TV shows, The Ground Floor, Those Who Can't, and The Eric Andre Show, or from his numerous stand up appearances on @Midnight, Conan, and The Meltdown, but we know him as a new dad. You'll learn about growing up as one of 7, when to get confrontational in the delivery room, and just h…

You'll probably recognize Carlos Alazraqui from Reno: 911, but my guess is you've heard him a lot more. This writer, director, actor is one of the busiest voice actors in Hollywood. The Taco Bell Chihuahua, Inside Out, Happy Feet, and Batman: Arkham City are only a few of his 276 listed credits on imdb. You'll definitely hear a ton of his voices in…

The comic twins, Randy and Jason Sklar are probably best known for their ESPN show "Cheap Seats" and their podcasts "Sklarbro Country" and "Dumb People Town", but these writer, actor, directors, have appeared in everything from Entourage to Maron to Curb Your Enthusiasm to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. They're currently recurring on Tru Tv's "…

Maz Jobrani is not only one of the busiest actors and comedians in Hollywood, but the father of two beautiful children. He has managed to juggle a busy career and a grueling travel schedule with the overwhelming task of raising kids in these crazy times. His body of work includes appearances on everything from NYPD Blue to ER to headlining his own …

You may know Jimmy Pardo as the comedic force that is the "Never Not Funny Podcast". I was lucky enough to do it recently and it is always a pleasure to try to keep up with the quickest wit around. He returned the favor and came to Father Time to talk about not only his career but the joy of Fatherhood. He is a brilliantly funny comedian, a game sh…

How did an actor go on to become the President of Basketball Operations for the NBA's Portland Tailblazers? Well, you'll have to listen, but it's one of the most inspiring and unlikely stories you'll ever hear. As one of my oldest friends, Neil and I were struggling to make our mark in Hollywood while living the bachelor life. Now we're both marrie…

You'll know him best as Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and as Todd Packer from "The Office", but today you'll learn how Dave is a wonderful father to 5 children. Still, to this day, he played the title character in the funniest live show I ever saw in Hollywood, "Naked Trucker and T-Bone Show" and I was truly honored that he came by to talk about rais…