Kal Penn

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  1. Daily Podcast (05.21.26)

    6D AGO

    Daily Podcast (05.21.26)

    Kal Penn talks about his new audiobook club and why audiobooks totally count as reading! Plus, veteran and speaker Taylor Grieger joins us ahead of the screening of his film, Hell or High Seas. (00:00:00) News & Sports (00:18:00) Entertainment Report (00:47:02) Junk Drawer (01:12:37) Bizarre File (01:21:35) The Connoisseur (01:52:52) Kal Penn, Taylor Grieger (02:29:07) Bizarre File, Celebrating XTU's Razz (02:49:06) Hollywood Trash & Music News (03:01:01) Wrap Up See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    3h 7m
  2. Holy See You Next Tuesday

    APR 18

    Holy See You Next Tuesday

    Trump starts a holy war, Pete Hegseth quotes from the Gospel of Tarantino, and JD Vance teaches the Pope how to be Catholic. This week, Kara Swisher stops by to remind us that time is money, while Kal Penn turns back the clock. And in the end, we sift through the sands of time for some precious, precious Second Thoughts. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

    1h 20m
  3. Presenting: Dead Pilots Society table read of "New York Mythological" by Craig Thomas & Carter Bays

    MAY 14 ·  BONUS

    Presenting: Dead Pilots Society table read of "New York Mythological" by Craig Thomas & Carter Bays

    On this very special Bonus Episode of HWMYM, we’re bringing you a table read of New York Mythological, a pilot that Craig and Carter wrote and sold to CBS sometime around 2015. Unfortunately, this one never got made. But we’ve got the next best thing for you here. The log line for New York Mythological - A new arrival joins the team at a museum devoted to exploring supernatural and paranormal phenomena in New York City. With kind of a How I Met Your Mother meets Ghostbusters feel, the pilot features a fantastic cast featuring Isabella Gomez (One Day at a Time, Shrinking), Devon Bostick (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Crime 101), Alyssa Limperis (What We Do In the Shadows), Josh Fadem (The Lowdown, American Dad), Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar, Industry) Cyrina Fiallo (HIgh Potential, 911 Lonestar), Tami Sagher (Inside Amy Schumer). Follow Dead Pilots Society on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Official Website (Send us your audio and written messages) Instagram READ JOSH’S MUSELETTERS ON SUBSTACK: Subscribe HERE CRAIG’S BOOK IS AVAILABLE! Head over to CRAIG’S WEBSITE to order your copy of THAT’S NOT HOW IT HAPPENED. SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE RESEARCH: Click HERE to learn more and donate today. FOLLOW THE OFFICE LADIES: Check out "Office Ladies" at https://officeladies.com/ or wherever you get your podcasts! Follow on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow on TikTok AND MORE: Josh’s Official Website Josh on Spotify Craig’s Official Website (with links to his published writing) Alek’s “Dead Fathers Society” on Substack To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min
  4. Manifest This, As*holes

    JAN 20

    Manifest This, As*holes

    We're manifesting thoughts and prayers on our mood board for 2026 with Kal Penn. Get tickets to see I've Had It LIVE in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 1st: https://linktr.ee/ivehaditpodcast. Thank you to our sponsors: Shopify: In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/hadit ASPCA: To explore coverage, visit https://ASPCApetinsurance.com/HADIT. *The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance HoneyLove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to https://honeylove.com/Hadit! #honeylovepod Lola Blankets: Get 40% off your entire order at https://Lolablankets.com by using code Hadit at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. I've Had It Podcast: @Ivehaditpodcast Jennifer Welch: @mizzwelch Angie "Pumps" Sullivan: @pumpspumpspumps Special Guest: Kal Penn @kalpenn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 25m
  5. The Parents Who Home-Alone’d Their Kids for the Holidays w/ Kal Penn

    12/23/2025

    The Parents Who Home-Alone’d Their Kids for the Holidays w/ Kal Penn

    Laci welcomes actor, podcaster, comedian, and author Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, Here We Go Again Podcast) to the show! Kal dishes on his personal connection to scams, his acting journey, and a jaw-dropping story that may have been inspired by Home Alone. Reckless parents David and Sharon Shoo left their 9- and 4-year-old daughters alone while vacationing for 9 days in Mexico in 1992. Happy holidays & stay schemin’! Don’t miss Kal’s podcast, Here We Go Again, available wherever you get your podcasts. CON-gregation, catch Laci's TV Show Scam Goddess, now on Freeform and Hulu! Keep the scams coming and snitch on your friends by emailing us at ScamGoddessPod@gmail.com.   Follow on Instagram: Scam Goddess Pod: @scamgoddesspod Laci Mosley: @divalaci Kal Penn: @kalpenn   Research by Kathryn Doyle  SOURCES https://people.com/couple-left-kids-alone-frozen-dinners-christmas-vacation-11838943 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2017/12/22/25-years-ago-st-charles-parents-left-their-kids-alone-to-vacation-in-mexico-their-case-changed-state-law/ https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1993/01/02/neighbors-had-wondered-where-were-the-children/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1993/01/03/home-alone-family-called-reclusive/a77bbd3c-ff87-473c-b4c5-1da90202cb13/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Scam Goddess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 5m
  6. Introducing Here We Go Again With Kal Penn

    10/24/2025

    Introducing Here We Go Again With Kal Penn

    Hey SNAFU fans! We wanted to share a new show that we think you'll enjoy: Here We Go Again with Kal Penn.  Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything. In this first episode, Kal sits down with legendary science educator and TV presenter Bill Nye the Science Guy. From the Cold War to today, space has always been about flexing power. So, why do we keep turning space into a race? What does that say about the future of space exploration -- and about humanity? Subscribe on your favorite podcast app or through the iHeart website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  7. Kal Penn

    09/02/2019

    Kal Penn

    Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar, The Namesake, House) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and former civil servant. Kal sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss developing his stage name, not being able to please everyone and lying on his resume. Kal talks about his time working in the White House and Dax asks about balancing work and stereotypes. The two discover that they are the same person and they discuss the worth of a Big Mac. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    2h 10m
  8. Kal Penn: Prepare & Go Get It

    03/29/2022

    Kal Penn: Prepare & Go Get It

    Kal Penn (Harold and Kumar, House, Designated Survivor, author of You Can’t Be Serious) discusses navigating and overcoming stereotypes and racial biases in Hollywood. He considers the feelings of motivation and anxiety that can stem from family expectations, how a lens of positivity can lead to less stress, and ways to overcome apathy about making a societal impact. Mayim and Kal bond over their time at UCLA and working together on The Big Bang Theory. Kal opens up about the cultural phenomenon of the Harold & Kumar franchise, how he became involved in the Obama administration, and being a late bloomer in terms of his sexuality. Kal Penn's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982171383/kalpenn-20 BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 22m
  9. Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions

    01/01/2021

    Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions

    It's Ask Me Another's first Tournament of Champions! Plus, actor Kal Penn talks about his comedy series Sunnyside and plays a wrestling quiz against comedian Dan Soder, who stars in the HBO comedy special Son of a Gary. This episode originally aired December 20, 2019. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    52 min
  10. Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions

    12/20/2019

    Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions

    Actor Kal Penn and comedian Dan Soder drop by Ask Me Another's first-ever Tournament of Champions, where we bring back four previous winning contestants to find who will be the big big winner. Penn talks about representing New York City's diversity in his comedy series Sunnyside. Then, he enters the ring to play a wrestling quiz against Soder, who stars in a new HBO special. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    51 min
  11. Kal Penn Covers The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse | President Joe Biden

    03/14/2023

    Kal Penn Covers The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse | President Joe Biden

    Kal Penn tackles the latest news including Fox News blaming the Silicon Valley Bank collapse on "woke", the 95th Academy Awards, and Trump's chart topping song by the J6 prison choir.  Kal Penn and President Joe Biden talk about passing bipartisan legislation when the country is so divided, and how young people's advocacy can affect policy on climate, drilling, and human rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
  12. Kal Penn

    11/30/2022

    Kal Penn

    Minnie questions actor, author, and former White House staff member, Kal Penn. Kal shares stories of hearing his grandparents' stories of marching with Ghandi, first-hand experiences of systemic racism in auditions, and the secret ingredient to his favorite vegetarian tacos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  13. Full Release: Kal Penn

    11/09/2021

    Full Release: Kal Penn

    Samantha Bee sits down with Kal Penn to discuss the importance of letter-writing even though it's not as fun as tweeting, what his parents now think about his career, why Election Day is a Tuesday, and if we'll ever see an Ambassador Kal Penn (he hopes so!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    57 min
  14. Kal Penn Reports On Biden's Pardon For Weed Convictions | Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

    03/15/2023

    Kal Penn Reports On Biden's Pardon For Weed Convictions | Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

    Kal Penn takes on the latest news, including Biden approving a drilling project and offering pardons for weed convictions, the city of Newark entering a sister city deal with a fake city, flamingoes forming cliques, and a swimming pool sized asteroid heading towards Earth. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discusses how his worldview on the climate crisis changed after experiencing unprecedented floods first-hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min
  15. Kal Penn Weighs In On The Debut of ChatGPT-4 | Radhika Jones

    03/16/2023

    Kal Penn Weighs In On The Debut of ChatGPT-4 | Radhika Jones

    Kal Penn tackles the EPA limiting toxic forever chemicals in drinking water, the Pentagon blocking the Biden Administration from sharing evidence of Russian war crimes, and OpenAI debuting ChatGPT-4. Radhika Jones, Editor in Chief of Vanity Fair, discusses how she was able to expand the magazine’s reach by embracing the evolution of culture, the importance of elevating new voices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min
  16. Kal Penn 👊🍆💦

    01/25/2022

    Kal Penn 👊🍆💦

    Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar, House) shares some hilarious stories from his childhood and how he confronted racism in Hollywood. Plus, he walks us through how he got a job with the Obama administration and graces us with an outstanding Bernie Sanders impression. Kal’s book You Can’t Be Serious is available everywhere. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/lifeisshort Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 39m
  17. White Castle to the White House with Kal Penn

    08/11/2022

    White Castle to the White House with Kal Penn

    Actor and star of the Harold and Kumar trilogy, House, and Designated Survivor, Kal Penn joins Tay this week to talk about how he went from being a movie star to working with Barack Obama, coming out in Hollywood, his upcoming wedding, and his real-life weed smoking habits. Don’t forget to check out his book ‘You Can’t be Serious’ AVAILABLE NOW in paperback.   Sponsors:   Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months at ritual.com/TAYLOR   Visit drinksmooj.com to find Smoojnear you or use code TAYLOR to get 15% off an entire box of hard smoothies shipped straight to your doorstep.   Listen to Fed Up on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or you can listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app.   Visit www.stevemadden.com and use code TAYLOR20 for 20% off your next purchase.   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min
  18. Watered Down Rights

    09/09/2022

    Watered Down Rights

    Comedian Jordan Klepper, multi-hyphenate content creator Lynae Vanee, and television journalist Ashleigh Banfield debate the week’s top headlines with Charlamagne Tha God. Plus, actor, author, and former White House staff member Kal Penn stops by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 min
  19. Big Structural Podcast

    05/23/2020

    Big Structural Podcast

    Senator Elizabeth Warren is here to talk about oversight, the pandemic response, and that question she won’t answer. Plus she sticks around as we quiz listeners. Kal Penn is back and judges the monologue. And Jon Millstein joins to deliver a zoom commencement. We also bring back the rant wheel and we hear your high notes. What a week. What a show.

    57 min
  20. Shifting the Seasons, Crime College, Joker, and Kal Penn

    10/03/2019

    Shifting the Seasons, Crime College, Joker, and Kal Penn

    It's 90 million degrees in October so we are just gonna shift the seasons. Maybe add a new month. Someone has got to fix this and Greta Thunberg isn't getting the job done. Why are motorcycles so loud? Joker preview. Am I the A*****e. Voicemails: Complicated or Complex, Crime College, Nut Surgery, Chernobyl Tours Kal Penn joins the program to talk about his real name, why his wikipedia is mostly fake, getting lit on fire, his butt double, his time working with Obama and his new show Sunnyside. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kfcr

    1h 49m
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