Nerdist was started by Chris Hardwick and has grown to be a many headed beast.

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Making It #19: Chris Hardwick

Riki talks with comedian/actor/writer Chris Hardwick (Nerdist, Web Soup) about self help, designing his own destiny and the decisions that changed his life…. more

Making It #17: Arden Myrin

Riki talks with actress/comedian Arden Myrin about being a woman in comedy, forging her own path and her new life as a stand up. Follow @ArdenMyrin on Twitter!… more

Making It #16: Lee Eisenberg

Riki talks with writer Lee Eisenberg (Bad Teacher, The Office) about discipline, time management, writer’s block, and the benefits of a great partnership.    … more
 

Making It #15: Ben Schwartz

Riki talks with Ben Schwartz (House of Lies, Parks and Recreation, Undercovers) about doggedly pursuing your passion, making your own luck and the power of persistence. Follow @rejectedjokes on Twitter… more

Making It #12: John Mulaney

Riki talks with writer/comedian John Mulaney (Saturday Night Live, Comedy Central Presents, Best Week Ever) about breaking into the comedy world, the audition process and life at SNL. Follow @… more

Making It #11: Matthew Gray Gubler

Riki talks with actor/director Matthew Gray Gubler (Criminal Minds, 500 Days of Summer) about luck, coincidence, following your passion and the value of making your own stuff. Follow @GUBLERNATION… more
 

Making It #10: Bo Burnham

Riki talks with comedian/musician Bo Burnham about getting his start on YouTube, the evolution of his work and using comedy as a vessel for communicating ideas. Follow @boburnham and… more

Making It #9: Steve Agee

Riki talks with actor and writer Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Program, Jimmy Kimmel Live) about comedy, overcoming disappointment, forging his own path and the power of hanging in there…. more

Making It #8: Harris Wittels

Riki talks with Writer/Actor/Comedian Harris Wittels (Parks and Recreation, The Sarah Silverman Program) about stand up, his writing process, hard work, timing and humblebrags. Follow @twittels on Twitter… more