PodcastOne has signed comedian and actor Chris Kattan to a multi-year contract for the exclusive sales and distribution rights for Kattan’s podcast, Idiotically Speaking with Chris Kattan. The weekly comedy variety show podcast is set for a July 24 debut with Kattan and co-hosts Andy Bolduc and Joseph Nuñez.
“PodcastOne is thrilled to welcome Chris, Andy and Joseph to the network. Chris’ comic genius, his improvisational skills and his rapport with his co hosts on Idiotically Speaking are great additions to the roster of shows already part of our slate of programming,” said President Kit Gray in the announcement. “We know that listeners and advertisers will equally embrace this show with enthusiasm.”
Each week Kattan, Bolduc and Nuñez invite their funniest friends to catch up on old times rope their guest into an outrageous scenario where they have to improvise their way out. Upcoming guests include “Saturday Night Live” alum and fellow comedians Fred Armisen, Dana Carvey, Rachel Dratch, Tim Meadows, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell and Cecily Strong.
"It's such a joy to get to interview old friends, reconnect, and chat about our journeys, from our days on SNL to our lives today. And we can't wait for fans to hear the hilarious new sketches we're cooking up with these comedy legends each week,” Kattan said in a statement.
Chris Kattan is an actor, comedian, producer and novelist who did eight seasons on “Saturday Night Live” from 1996 to 2004. On SNL he created characters such as Mango, Mr. Peepers and the Roxbury guys with fellow podcaster Will Ferrell. Andy Bolduc is a comedian, actor, and writer based in Chicago. He is a member of the mainstage cast at The Second City. Nuñez is an actor, comedian, and writer. He has worked on several television, film, animated features and series. Some of his television highlights include Arrested Development, Prison Break, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Bless This Mess.
Idiotically Speaking is a the 41st new show joining PodcastOne in the past 12 months, bringing its total roster to 185 shows.
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