Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson

Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?

Jason Biggs 11/18/2025

Jason Biggs Craig's old pal actor and (now) director Jason Biggs joins the Joy Podcast for a bit of a chat about their lives. The duo chat about everything from being a kid actor in Hollywood, podcasting, raising families in Los Angeles and NY York, the influence of roles like "American Pie" and "The Late Late Show" had on them and even some James Bond talk. Jason gets candid about staring and directing for the first time in his upcoming film, "Untitled Home Invasion Romance". So, for an hour you can be a fly on the wall and watch some old friends catch up and share some joy. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG: Website - Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook - WATCH THE PODCAST: About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us? /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/39072240

Car Chat With Craig 11/11/2025

Car Chat With Craig Craig is on the road this week... literally. As this week's episode of the comes from his car in Philadelphia before he gets back on the road. So you the fans are once again the guests on this week's episode of Tweets And Emails. So enjoy a car chat with Craig on this week's episode of the Joy podcast. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here _________________________________________________ FIND CRAIG:Website - Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook - WATCH THE PODCAST: About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us? /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38989090

Salman Rushdie 11/04/2025

Salman Rushdie On this week’s episode of The Joy Podcast, Craig sits down for a pleasant chat with his old friend and acclaimed author, Salman Rushdie. The friends catch up and talk about Salman’s new book, The Eleventh Hour: A Quintet of Stories which is available today wherever you get your books. The conversation is not only about Salman’s book, but the two discuss art, philosophy, religion, and even the art of humor. It’s a breezy hour of two friends and book fans catching up and we’re just hanging out watching it. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here _________________________________________________ Find Craig: Website - Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook - WATCH THE PODCAST: About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us? /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38899325

Arizona Coffee Time Chat 10/28/2025

Arizona Coffee Time Chat After spending some time in Texas, Craig has made his way to Arizona. Why? Well because he's going to his first ever Monster Truck Rally. Last week it was his first rodeo, this week MONSTER TRUCKS! So, brew your cuppa and tune in for the guest this week, which is you. Time for some tweets and emails. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38803165

Texas Coffee Time Chat 10/21/2025

Texas Coffee Time Chat Craig is on the road in Texas and that's where you will find him this week for some more coffee time and him answering all your burning questions. Shout out to Jacob and Austin at Elm Street Tattoo shop for giving Craig and KT their tattoos. Check them out. Austin Gervais @ Jacob Young @ Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38720285

California Coffee Time 10/14/2025

California Coffee Time Since we last checked in Craig has traveled to the West Coast for some tour dates. As it appears to become a tradition, he sat down to answer some fan questions. From saying the wrong thing, passive aggressive A.I., white whales, or classic cars, Craig runs it all down for us. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38586185

Coffee With Craig 10/07/2025

Coffee With Craig The fans keep submitting them, so Craig keeps answering them. This week on the Joy podcast Craig is one again answering the fan tweets and emails. From questions about paranormal experiences, tattoos, his late show, and maybe even a couple takes on pants. So grab a cup of coffee and settle down for another check in with Craig Ferguson. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found at /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38490545

Jet Lag Chit Chat 09/30/2025

Jet Lag Chit Chat Craig is still on the road spending his time in various locations around the US and Europe. It makes it tough for him to set up an interview for his podcast, but don't worry, he's not going to leave you hanging. So join Craig with a bit of fan Tweets & emails and have a morning coffee chat with Craig. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. _______________________________________________ Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here _________________________________________________ Find Craig: Website - Instagram - TikTok - X - Facebook - Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: Spotify - About the Joy Podcast Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us? /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38399120

Tim Sullivan - longtime friend of Craig and author of DS George Cross books 09/23/2025

Tim Sullivan - longtime friend of Craig and author of DS George Cross books Tim Sullivan and Craig have known each other for more than 30 years. That means they were both running wild doing stupid things. Then they both got older Tim worked in TV and movies (Alfresco, Sherlock Holmes, Flushed Away, Shrek 4) as Craig went to the US to star in TV and host a late night talk show. When the world shut down in 2020, Tim found a new passion, writing detective novels. Specifically a series of detective novels featuring the title character George Cross. The books, 8 in total, were first self-published but have since been picked up and published in various different languages. On October 21st his new book, The Dentist will be published by Grove Atlantic. You can order it . Craig sits down with his old friend and reminisces of their time growing up, tell some incredible stories about their friendship and how Tim found a new secondary career later in life. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38319385

Morning Coffee and Questions 09/16/2025

Morning Coffee and Questions Craig is still on location overseas for work. But he's never been one to let you down, as he taped this episode of the Joy Podcast while having his morning coffee. He opened up his social media and email and decided to answer some of your burning fan questions. Does he like The Muppets? What are his takes on writing a book? All these questions and more as asked and Craig answers them all for you. He also apologizes for mixing up Vermont and Virginia but in his defense it was the ass crack of dawn. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at craigfergusonpodcast@gmail.com, send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here https://www.thecraigfergusonshow.com/tour /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38230770

Confessions of a Fake Mole Hunter 09/09/2025

Confessions of a Fake Mole Hunter This week Craig comes to you from England where he's currently on set recording the new season of Scrabble. But fear not, for he is answering some questions from the fans. Yep, some good ol' Tweets and emails. Have a question for Craig? Drop him an email at , send him a message on social media, or drop a comment below. Craig is also on the road. Dates and tickets can be found here /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38135720

Nellie McKay 09/02/2025

Nellie McKay Meet Nellie McKay, an incredibly talented singer and songwriter. She's released many wonderful albums and has performed with Laurie Anderson, Joan Osborne, Suzanne Vega and the Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra. Her role as Polly Peachum in The Threepenny Operaearned her a Theatre World Award for Outstanding Debut Performance. She's going to be co-starring in Ethan Coen’s play Let’s Love from Sept 25 - Nov in NYC! More info /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102915

Lisa Ammerman - Senior Producer of The Late Late Show 08/26/2025

Lisa Ammerman - Senior Producer of The Late Late Show Meet Lisa Ammerman, a Peabody Award-winning producer, journalist, and media executive. She was the Senior Producer of The Late Late Show and it was great to catch up and go down the memory lane of the Late night days! She has produced television for CBS, NBC, and PBS, as well as developed and produced podcasts for clients such as Audible, Wondery, iHeart, Disney Music, Universal Music Group, Microsoft, and Sony. She co-founded the award-winning, independent podcast company Treefort Media in 2018 and prior t /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102920

Carrot Top 08/19/2025

Carrot Top Meet Carrot Top, the recognizable comedian, actor, and prominent figure in pop culture for the past 30 years. He has had a residency comedy show at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas since 2005, where you can witness the comedic spectacle of the King of Props, who seamlessly blends pop culture, music, and the day's headlines into an ever-evolving, laughter-filled show. I hope you enJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102925

Jim Jefferies 08/12/2025

Jim Jefferies Meet Jim Jefferies, a wonderful comedian, actor, and writer. You may know him from FX sitcom Legit, the Comedy Central late-night show The Jim Jefferies Show, and The 1% Club. At the 2019 Just for Laughs festival, he was honored as Stand-up Comedian of the Year. Be sure to check out his podcast At This Moment and watch his new special Two Limb Policy out now on Netflix! EnJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102935

Lawrence Block 08/05/2025

Lawrence Block Meet Lawrence Block, American crime writer best known for two long-running New York-set series about the recovering alcoholic P.I. Matthew Scudder and the gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr. Block was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1994. We had a lovely conversation and I hope you enJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102940

Lynne Koplitz 07/29/2025

Lynne Koplitz Meet Lynne Koplitz, a talented comedian and actress. You may know her from Change of Heart, How to Boil Water, Life and Syle, or Later. She's performed standup around the world and has appeared on a number of Comedy Central specials, including Premium Blend and Comedy Central Presents. Her stand up special Hormonal Beast is available to stream on Netflix. I hope you enJOY our conversation!See omnystudio.com/listener for /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102950

Gino Filippone 07/22/2025

Gino Filippone Meet Gino Filippone - a luxury real estate agent in New York City. He's a member of The Corcoran Group and was just included as one of the top 25 real estate agents for sales in Manhattan. EnJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102965

Keith Robinson 07/15/2025

Keith Robinson Meet Keith Robinson, stand-up comedian and actor. You may recognize him from The Wanda Sykes Show, the podcast 3 Girls 1 Keith, as well as a wide variety of comedy and late night shows. For more from Keith, watch his special Different Strokes on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102970

Adriana Trigiani Returns 07/08/2025

Adriana Trigiani Returns Meet Adriana Trigiani, best-selling author of eighteen books, playwright, television writer/producer, film director/screenwriter/producer, and entrepreneur. She's published a book every single year since 2000 and her work has been published in thirty-eight languages around the world. Her most recent novel, The View From Lake Como, is out now. EnJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102975

Jim Rash 07/01/2025

Jim Rash Meet Jim Rash - actor, comedian, screenwriter, and filmmaker. You may recognize him as his role as Dean Craig Pelton on Community, a role which he was nominated for at the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012. He co-wrote The Descendants (2011), for which he received the Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award, and Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. We had an absolutely wonderful conversation and I hope you enJOY!See /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102980

Jordan Klepper 06/24/2025

Jordan Klepper Meet Jordan Klepper, Emmy-nominated comedian and Co-Host and Contributor of The Daily Show. You can watch his special Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse: MAGA: The Next Generation HERE or on Paramount+. EnJOY! Recorded at Kid Super HQ in Brooklyn, NYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102985

Hasan Minhaj 06/17/2025

Hasan Minhaj Meet Hasan Minhaj: actor, producer, writer, comedian, and television host. You may recognize him from his political television show Patriot Act, as a correspondent on The Daily Show, or his stand up specials Off With His Head and The King's Jester. Keep up with Hasan on his podcast Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know! I hope you enJOY! Recorded at Kid Super HQ in Brooklyn, NYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38102990

Diederich Bader 06/10/2025

Diederich Bader This episode was originally published on September 12, 2023. On this week’s episode, Craig chats with his long-time friend and “The Drew Carey Show” co-star, Diedrich Bader. To quote Craig: “Diedrich Bader, a great actor who has been in everything you’ve ever liked!” He is best known for his roles in Veep, Better Things, American Housewife, The Beverly Hillbillies, Napoleon Dynamite and many, many others. EnJOY!See /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103000

Rita Wilson 06/03/2025

Rita Wilson This episode originally was released on November 28, 2023. Rita Wilson, an American actress, singer, and producer. Listen to Craig & Rita talk about religion, Rita’s family history, and her home town of Los Angeles. EnJOY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103005

Jay Leno 05/27/2025

Jay Leno This episode originally was released on December 12, 2023. Jay Leno needs no introduction. He is one of the greats, comedian, long time host of The Tonight Show on NBC and mainly a car enthusiast! Craig and Jay are friends and it shows in their conversation. Tune into a fun hour of jokes, stories and much more. This one is for the books. enJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103010

Jon Lovitz 05/20/2025

Jon Lovitz Meet Jon Lovitz, acclaimed actor and comedian. You may know him from Saturday Night Live, The Critic, A League of Their Own, or his many appearances across film and TV. Jon has also appeared on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre in Neil Simon’s play “The Dinner Party”, taking over the lead role from Henry Winkler. He has sung at Carnegie Hall three times and performed the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium and the U.S. Open. Please enJOY my conversation with Jon!See /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103015

Dr. Maija Cheung 05/13/2025

Dr. Maija Cheung Dr. Maija Cheung is currently a surgeon at Yale University and the Chief Medical Officer for Kids Operating Room – the world’s leading children’s surgery charity. During her residency at Yale, she started working with group that would become Kids Operating Room (KidsOR). She became the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for KidsOR in December 2023 as well as the CMO for the KidsOR commercial subsidiary Global Hospital which develops healthcare infrastructure and solar powered solutions in low-resource settin /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103025

Paulina Porizkova 05/06/2025

Paulina Porizkova Meet Paulina Porizkova, a Swedish-American model, actress, and author. She's has an illustrious career on magazine covers, as the face of numerous brands, and as an advocate for women. I had an amazing time catching up with her, and I hope you enJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103030

Dr. Robert Cerfolio Returns! 04/29/2025

Dr. Robert Cerfolio Returns! The wonderful Dr. Cerf is back again! He is one of the world’s top thoracic surgeons and his peers have voted him one of America’s Best Doctors. EnJOY this conversation between Dr. Cerf and Craig! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. /episode/index/show/e55e7339-cb0c-419c-9d3c-0e7d2e822605/id/38103035

Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson

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