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This week, Tig welcomes Billy Crudup, her co-star from the new season of “The Morning Show” on Apple TV. The award-winning actor is also known for starring in the movies “Mission: Impossible III,” “Spotlight,” and “Almost Famous” with an unforgettable portrayal of the fictional rock star and self-proclaimed “golden god“ Russell Hammond. Billy and Tig find surprising connections between their fathers and their Southern ties. They offer acting tips to a student preparing for a school play and help settle a listener’s conflict with roommates that involves porta potties, pizza and vegans.

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Actor and comedian Michaela Watkins stars in the upcoming Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things.” She’s the lead actor in the Golden Globe-nominated Hulu dramedy “Casual,” and co-starred with Tig in the indie film “In A World.” Michaela and Tig share a laugh over antics from their early careers, including Tig’s 90-point turns while parallel parking. Together they advise a wannabe matchmaker trying to set up two friends, give advice on toe hygiene and discuss being in superhero movies.

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Tig’s guest is her co-star on “Star Trek: Discovery”: actor and singer Anthony Rapp. Anthony is known for his performance in the classic comedy “Dazed & Confused” and originating the role of Mark Cohen in the award-winning rock opera, “Rent.” Tig and Anthony swap stories about preparing to become parents and offer fun suggestions to a mom trying to come up with ideas for her kid’s birthday party goody bags. They also advise a listener about how to use comedy to come out of the closet and help a fan embrace her inner “crazy cat lady.”

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now).

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Rebecca Corry is a comedian and actor who’s been on shows like “Will & Grace,” “Two Broke Girls,” and films like “Big Fat Liar” alongside Paul Giamatti. Rebecca tells Tig why she is devoted to pit bulls and her TikTok habits. The longtime friends help a family inject sportsmanship into their cutthroat game night competitions and discuss why a llama quilt might be an issue in a woman’s new relationship.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now).

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Actor and comedian Kaitlin Olson, who has starred as “Sweet Dee” on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for 15 seasons and counting, joins Tig to discuss the key to a long happy marriage. Also, hear why Kaitlin and Tig suggest a listener and her partner wear matching sailor suits, why a mom should let her pre-teen son get his ears pierced and what to do about a husband who forgets to turn off the stove.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts).

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Tig’s guests are comedians and identical twins, the Sklar Brothers, who host the podcasts ‘View from the Cheap Seats,’ and ‘Dumb People Town.’ Jason and Randy Sklar are the perfect guests to answer a listener's question about how to help her young twins grow up to be individual and independent. Along with Tig, they advise a wife whose husband hates her cooking -- but likes his own, and help a listener wracked with guilt because she secretly naps with her dog on the bed when her husband is out.

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts).

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