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us too. that's all credit to our editors. When we shoot re-enactments, since there isn't any sound...we just have the drunk dialogue playing through a speaker so the actor can be hearing it as they move dem lips to it. #secretsrevealed

First of all, this has to be one of the funniest show ideas EVER. The Nikola Tesla short you did a while back was unbelievable, and pretty damn accurate to my knowledge.

My question is what historical event did you not get to film, but are dying to?

Thank you! Ours as well. I really wanna someday do an Edgar Allan Poe story and have John Waters play the legendary poet.

Thank you! Ours as well. Too many to mention but here's hoping we get to do more.

Thank you! There's so many that I can't say I have a favorite one. Excited to do an Edgar Allan Poe story someday and have John Waters play him

You should check out the Duncan Trussell Famil Hour podcast, he's hilarious and might blow your mind.

I love it. And have been on it. Not to brag

Hi Mr. Waters,

Would you be able to possibly consider doing an episode about the ridiculous story of Preston Brooks?

I enjoyed your YouTube series quite a bit, thanks for your work! If you'd like to do a collaboration on nature, possibly while drunk, feel free to let me know: I'm a biologist and I enjoy bourbon quite a bit!

That's so funny! Preston Brooks was a story we almost did. I'ved loved every biologist I ever met.

Howdy Reddit! Thanks for having me. Anyone out there wearing pants?

Go home Derek, you're drunk. Hope you find your pants, though

I wish I could! But this internet cafe is my home.

So in one sentence, give a drunk person a convincing reason to watch your show.

You won't feel alone anymore

I just want to thank you for creating this show and my wife would like to say she hates you for creating this show. I have watched the first episode on demand over twenty times and have giggled every time I see the dude talking about Abraham Lincoln say "he just said a line from fucking Julius Caesar", "this is fucking perfect and everyone knows what I'm doing". I can't wait for the newer episodes and the hilarity that will ensue.

My question is, how was the absinthe?

Thanks justdrinkthetea! The absinte was a bit loud. Not buying any anytime soon. Thanks for your support! You're cool

Is there any reason Duncan Trussell isn't involved with this season? His Tesla episode was so wonderful.

We wanted him so bad, but unfortunately he wasn't feeling well when we were shooting. He'll be back someday. #promise He's a dear friend and love him so so much

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hahaha! Begging. She's the Queen of drunk history. Wait until you see her Boston episode. It airs July 30th and Winona Ryder, and Michael Cera move their lips to her. It's her best yet!

A lotta people think I only hang out with Drunk people, cause that's what I think is funny. But that's not true. at least half my friends are boring..I mean sober.

How hard is it for you to get the drunk guys to stay on point for the whole shoot? Does it sometimes take more than one night? Thanks! Love Drunk History and I'm stoked it's made it to Comedy Central!

Thank you! It's very hard. Takes patience and the love I have for the narrator. And yes, we had to re-shoot a couple this year due to them getting too drunk.

Derek,

Given the nature of Drunk History, doesn't it get old when your friends puke right on the floor, rather than into the bucket?

haha! Sure does.

Okay guys my time is up. Can't thank you guys enough for your awesome and smart questions here. Nice to have support from the smart people in the world. Please watch Drunk History tonight on Comedy Central @10pm. We did 8 episodes. So that's 24 new Drunk History stories coming your way. It's been my dream ever since I was a kid to have a TV show and get #drunkhistory trending on twitter. So give some tweets tonight. Thank you very much. Life Can't Get Eddie Vedder

Is there anyone here who isn't sure they wanna watch the premiere of Drunk History tonight? Let me give you some reasons to help persuade you.

I would love to, but I don't have a TV. I'll have to wait til it hits the tor... er... Til... We can watch things on our computers freely and without... er... TV shows play in the sky. Yeah.

Do you have an iPhone? Free download of the first episode on there. And it's on Hulu.

I could use some reasons

Do you like laughing but have trouble learning history like me? Drunk History makes you laugh and learn.

well I don't have cable so...

It's on Hulu and iTunes. Does that help?

How did the idea of this show come up?

I was drinking with my dear friend and actor Jake Johnson who you guys might now from movies and the TV show new girl. I knew him way before he was adorkable. We were discussing the great singer Otis Redding, who tragically died in a plane. Jake was telling me how Otis Redding knew he was gonna die before he got on the plane. I just kept picturing Otis reacting to this and looking at Jake, as if to say, "Shut up. I didn't know I was gonna die." So I wanted to re-enact that with Otis moving his lips to what Jake said, but I thought Everyone gets drunk and talks about Music. What's something people don't get Drunk and talk about..History.

Should I be drunk when I watch this?

You CAN but you don't HAVE to. It's fun both ways. Some movies/tv shows are best when watched in an altered state. This one you can watch either way. #hopeur21

Pandora is hit or miss. "any man of mine" just came on mine. #HIT

Are the actors really drunk or just acting drunk?

The actors aren't drunk, but the narrators are 100% drunk. They are telling true stories. This shit is real

I love how absinthe seems to be a reoccurring theme.

Thank you! Me too.

How drunk?

pretty drunk but we always have a medic there to make sure the narrators are okay. We also always shoot it in their place, so nobody has to drive.

I'm so glad your webseries didn't just die. By airing Drunk History and Nathan For You, I hereby proclaim Comedy Central Cable Network of the Year.

Thank you! I stand by you on this notion.

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notsure I like dumb things taken seriously. #hashtagsfallinthatcategory

I watched the pilot on Hulu and thought it was awesome! How did the show end up on Comedy Central? Were you aiming for a different network?

Thanks meoschwitz! Very cool. We wanted to take it the best place who would allow us to keep the overall tone of the show. Comedy Central was the only network that said they would. And they have. Lucky as hell to have a TV show, but it's even better when you're at a place that allows you to have things happen like a Car driving by in the 1600's.

What event in history would you most want to drunkenly describe?

Pearl Jam

What's your connection with David Grohl and how did he become one of the actors? Anything to do with the fact that he acted with Jack Black in the Tenacious D movie? Any way you could give us a little spoiler of some of the actors you will be working with in the future?

Also, just wanted to thank you for this genius idea for comedy. My friends and I used to stream that shit from youtube to our TVs, so all of us can't wait for the show to start.

Sweet Dave Grohl was a fan of the web series and wanted to do it. Been dying to meet him for a long time #everlong

That's awesome how great minds just come together when they see something they like. Back in the day, my mother worked with Dave when she was doing experiential marketing for a Guitar Hero, and said he was just a real friendly, down-to-earth guy and great to work with. Gotta love that when there's so many big egos out there in that industry. That being said, you seem like a pretty grounded guy yourself. Solid everlong reference as well!

That's cool. Dave is seriously one of the nicest people I've ever met. No BS. And when I say "Dave" I mean Grohl, not Matthews #dave

Thanks for you nice words, and supporting the show. How many spoilers would you like? Owen Wilson is good one. And I'll give you Kristen Wiig. #yesplease

Hey Derek,

When you go to film the narrators drunken dialog do you also take them food for afterwards? As any good drunk knows food is always better wasted at 2am. Pizza ideally as you can also eat it cold the next day when your too hungover to move. If you dont you really should.

Great question! We do feed them. It's much like an Animal Rescue Hospital. Feed them and love them. #RESUCED

What caused the decision to switch this from web series to television. How did that process work?

Jeremy Konner (director) and I game up with this idea for making a 5minute idea last for a half hour. Each episode has 3 stories that all have to do with one City. And so this doesn't get old, we're now doing stories that don't all have White Wigs. Like Elvis and Patty Hearst. Who is played by Kristen Wiig #namedrop

How similar is the show to the shorts online?

Great question jonnybutler. The stories are just like the shorts online but now they all have to do with one city. Except our Season Finale....That's a surprise. It's city based. It's themed based..guess what theme it is? #Icantanswerthis

Derek! I love Drunk History but my girlfriend doesn't get it. My question is how do the narrators know the stories, do they memorize parts of it BEFORE getting hammered or are there some people who already know these stories and just wing it from memory?

Thanks man! I hope your girlfriend comes around #dealbreaker

These are all stories they LOVE and wanna teach me.

Will you be making a stop in Wisconsin? If so when?

Maybe next season we'll go to the Dells! Love that place. Wisconsin! Farley's home state! #madison

How does one get hired to get hammered and explain a historical event on camera?

I like to imagine you guys are doubling the career field for History majors.

haha! They are all my friends or people I know in the comedy scene...who are smart...and like to drink. It's always best when the narrator knows how to tell a beginning, middle, and end do a story

My husband and I have officially made watching Drunk Christmas our holiday tradition. We also watch it randomly throughout the year...it gets funnier every time. Will you ever have repeat drunks? We would love to see Allan again!

Allan Mcleod will be on the show tonight! Just cause you were so damn sweet. You and your husband sound pretty damn cool. Thank you! #tradition

Thank you! I got a little surprise for you Elesesings....!!!!

How did you get such star-studded casts of reenactors, especially for the early episodes before you'd proven the concept? Great work!

Craigs list. No, we got lucky. Some were friends and some were people who just believed in the idea. Trust me, I don't get it either.

30 minutes left! Ask me ANYTHING. This is a blast. You guys rock!

I love this series. Always wondered if the actors volunteer their talents, or are they compensated?

They do get paid. Pretty cool job.

Wanna hear my drunk story?

Sure

How did you get some pretty famous actors on board in the beginning on the web series, like Jack Black, Michael Cera, black guy from Ocean's 11, etc.? And what did they think of the idea?

Michael Cera has been a dear friend of mine for a long time. I had told him the idea awhile before we shot it and he said he would love to be a part of it. Drunk History would not be anything without Michael. I will always be grateful to him. The Black guys from Oceans 11 is Don Cheadle . He's one of the greatest. Jack Black works with Jeremy Konner our Director and saw the first one and said he wanted to do it. Jack Black is the reason this thing had a reason to keep going. JACK BLACK IS THE KING!

How hot is that barista from Hall Pass in real life?

I give him a 4 out of 10

How/where can I audition to be a narrator?

There's no auditions. Just when I meet people and can tell they know how to tell a story well..and that they have a story they're dying to tell! Oh, and you have to be okay with a film crew coming to your place and filming you while you're drunk. That's all. :)

Just thank you. Your drunk history has been a conversation starter, an icebreaker with my now-boyfriend, and a way to get my little brother (who hates school) to care about history again, and pass his course.

Amen! Wow that's so nice to hear. I was in special ed through most of my life. So I know how your little brother feels. Tell him he's smart. he is. Paying attention is hard.

Are we going to see a Drunk History episode retelling Cal Ripken's 2131 game?

God, I surely hope so. #GoO's!

Saw you at SXSW... how drunk were you guys on stage?

Sober as hell. Thanks for coming!

Oh my goodness! My mom and I watch (and rewatch) drunk history together when she visits. It's our favorite, and it's actually brought us closer together, so thank you!

Thank you! That's so nice. Maybe it should also be shown on ABC Family?

Just watched it, hella funny!

How was meeting Dave Grohl?

Best day of my life. No joke, he's the nicest dude I've ever met. #theregoesmyhero

Hey Derek, cousin Arlo here. Are you stoked as all hell?

ARLO! Beyond excited! I can't use that other adjective though. #neversaidstoked

Just wanted to say thanks. My wife and I watched it, and thought it was one of the most creatively hilarious things we've seen in a long time.

I like you and your wife. Thank you!

I love you.

Wanna get married?

Any thoughts on a different topic, such as drunk philosophy or drunk science?

Drunk Philosophy would be awesome. I already do my own version of Drunk Science at the bar. :)

Yeah, we should shoot that at the genius bar #applestore

What historical figure would you most like to get drunk with?

Eddie Vedder

Mr. Waters is a genius, along with his cohort, Jeremy Konner, and it was an absolute fucking pleasure working alongside them on this show. My question is, what is your historical alcoholic beverage of choice?

Thank you! I like a whiskey that rhymes with Damieson

One more question! Drunk History, can it be turned into a drinking gaming while watching? If so, let me know I'm thirsty!

Drink to the bleeps. If you're last of your friends you have to drink until you hear another bleep. Don't worry, it won't be long

Which budget was larger for this show, the travel budget, or the booze budget? Also, will we be seeing an episode on your fair city of Baltimore this season?

10 bucks for travel and 5 bucks for booze. No Baltimore this Season..fingers crossed for next time.

By the way Derek, you're hashtagging almost as much during this AMA as you did verbally during the Instagrammy's... #pointlesshashtag

You came to my Instagrammys show at UCB in LA? Thank you!

Have you ever been to http://www.bumwine.com/ and do the narrators drink it?

No. Do tell

One last thing I wanna mention all 3 narrators will be live tweeting during the show tonight you can ask them any questions you like. They're really great guys. I promise. bye bye for now. - Derek

I really love this series. Keep it up please !

Thank you. Is this my mom?

Hi Derek. You're cool. I love you.

awwww Chalky. I love you too! #seriously

Derek, who is the funniest Canadian improviser you know?

Peter Oldring.

Thanks for doing this IAmA! Do you think Drunk History should be shown in classrooms?

Thank you for having me. Depends on the school and the teacher. What do you think?

I found the pilot on hulu about a week ago, and loved it! I actually found the Booth brothers story quite fascinating... to the point where I started having trouble believing it. Who are the people that are drunk and telling these stories?

Thank you! They're all my comedy friends. That story is crazy huh? 100 percent true. Except Abe wearing glasses :)

Derek, is Michael Cera as loud and rambunxious in person as he is on screen?

He is sweet, and kind in every way.

Welcome to reddit Derek. Time for a drink.

Now? Okay, but I'm not sure this internet cafe allows alcohol

Derek, Im FREAKING excited about watching your show! And thanks for doing this AMA! Question 1: What's your favorite beer? Question 2: Which historical figure would you like to share it with? Cheers!

Thank you! Natty Boh. Eddie Vedder

Big fan of Hall Pass!

Snow Patrol!

Baltimore represent! Thanks for showcasing the best things about our fair city: the drinking and the history. You should do an episode about the war of 1812!

B-more! I rather do one about Billy Ripken and his error baseball card

I had no idea you're from Baltimore. We've got a surprisingly strong presence in LA.

Have you ever been to The Parlor on Melrose? That place is packed with purple jerseys during football season.

yep! I go there a lot! West Wing. Go Ravens!

Excited about the Orioles recent success?

You betcha! #crushdavis

JD Ryznar strikes me as one of the funniest yet most under-appreciated comedic producers out there. How does he stand up as a drunk historian for you?

One of the best! he's funny, smart, likes to drink and has a fucking amazing Voice!

What's your favorite color?

Not sure, I'm color blind.

lazyquestions #getlazyanswers #purpleandblack #orangeandblack #ravensorioles

I have a brilliant friend who happens to be an alcoholic history major, any room for him on the show?

What would he talk about?

Archaeologist here. Thank you SO much for making Drunk History! Now people actually get excited when I want to discuss exciting moments in Roman history after having too much wine! Can't wait to see the first episode tonight!

Thank you! #indianjones Hope you enjoy it!

Hey! You have kept me and my staff at the movie theater entertained on really late, slow nights. Congrats on the show! Did you expect it to explode like it has when you first thought of it?

Thanks! Never ever thought this would happen. The first one was just made for fun and to show in my show at the Upright citizens brigade theater in Los Angeles. Tell your staff I like their sense of humor

The Drunk History shorts are truly some of my favorite things ever. They are true classics, "This is a nightmare, I'm in hell, this is hell", too great and way too quotable.

My question would be, was there anytime on set that anyone thought that things were going to go downhill, or things just got a bit too out of hand? Perhaps on the other side of it, it ended up too fun?

Also, can you get me a job? I'd give you my resume, but I threw up all over it.

Haha! Nothing has ever gotten too out of hand since we have the best medic in town. Anna Baltimore. yep that's her name. She's the mother of this show. Would love to get you a job! clean that puke up and send it over

I love you. AND I'm a Leo, too.

I love you too! #july30th #lions

Just wanted to say that I love this series, you guys execute it perfectly. Is anyone ever too drunk to finish the story, or so incoherent that you have to stop filming?

Thank you! Yes that tends to happen from time to time. But we somehow make it "work out"