Natasha Leggero and Riki Lindhome of Another Period. Ask us anything!!

When are Garfunkel and Oates releasing their next album? I need more of your and Kate's music in my life.

(R) We will release it as soon as possible. It's almost done and we are so proud of it! Thank you!

Hi Natasha and Riki! I'm loving Another Period so far.

Natasha, I loved Coke Money. Do you have plans on releasing another special?

Riki, will Garfunkel & Oates tour on the east coast anytime soon?

(N) Yes! My new special comes out Aug 22 on Comedy Central! It's called Live at Bimbos and I krump in it.

(R) Garfunkel and Oates hopes to start touring again in the fall. Glad you like the show!

You two are some funny mofos. How much research was done for Another Period? Specifically the vulgarity of the times. I love how everyone just spits out their food, Natasha has perfected that, and that the servants aren't even looked at as people.

(R) Thank you!! We did SOOOOO much research. We took a trip to Newport, Rhode Island and took tours of all the old mansions and read a ton of books about the time period.

(N) I highly recommend a trip to Newport. There is nothing like it!

Any chance of Tubbin' With Tash coming back ?

(N) Pig bottom really wants to put his Speedo back on so yes.

This question is for both of you, So, whats it like to be both funny AND hot?

(N) Exhausting. There's a lot of money to count.

(R) Ha thank you! Sometimes I don't feel like I'm either so I appreciate it.

Hi Rikki, I'm your second cousin, Jonathan Lindhome! I was talking with my grandmother the other day (Mary Joe Edinger), and she mentioned that we are related to you and that she remembers/knows some of your immediate family. Do you remember her? Anyway, I know we haven't been in touch, but nevertheless we're proud of all that you've accomplished and just wanted to say that here.

(N) Hey PLEASE tell G-ma Mary Joe to pay me back the fifty bucks.

(R) Hi! Thank you for saying hello! And thanks for being so nice!

What happened to Tubbin with Tash?

Also, do people ever mix you up with Whitney Cummings?

(N) We are going to do more Tubbin With Tash I was just afraid the neighbors thought we were shooting porn at my house. Eric Andre showed his asshole within 30 seconds of shooting.

Was the roast of JB fun?

Yes! I got high with Snoop Dogg right after my set!

Natasha, will you ever do another getting doug with high?

(N) I'm afraid my future children will see the GIF of me coughing from my first bong inhale on that show so no.

You're working with a pretty large group of gifted improvisers. How much of the show is actually scripted?

Also, the "ravishing culture" bit was gold.

(N) oh thank you! The scripts were definitely written but we had so many amazing improvisers. Tom Lennon was born to improvise in 1902! Everything that came out of his mouth was hilarious. We had to let people improv a little. Brian Husky, Brett Gelman, David Wain, Michael Ian Black, Moshe Kasher - they all improvised things we ended up keeping.

(R) Most of the show is scripted because we had to shoot so quickly. But if we were lucky and had time, we left people improvise. They are just so funny and quick- Michael Ian Black, Brian Huskey, David Wain... we needed to let them improv.

'tasha will you marry me?

Do you have a boat?

absolutely, i live on the beach in Karachi. Also I'm an open mic-er. so, yes?

(N) What is the boat made out of? (hint: teakwood is a good answer)

Natasha - You mentioned having a meditation routine on CBB recently. What sort do you do and how much do you think it helps with comedy?

Riki - Any chance of bringing back your podcast? It was one of my favorites.

Thanks!

(N) I do Buddhist meditation and chanting and also take Jewish classes!

(R) Thank you! I really do want to bring back the podcast at some point. It was just so hard schedule wise to maintain.

Most surprising comedic influence?

(R) Eminem. His lyrics have influenced me so much.

(N) Neil Simon

Natasha & Riki - I love the show, and I apologise for stealing it as I can't get it this side of the pond.

Natasha : You're so good at the Comedy Central Roasts, are there any jokes that you were too afraid to use?

(R) Thank you so much! Hopefully it will come to England at some point.

(N) We got some great reviews in English papers which made us all feel really cool.

Riki, if you fell pregnant would you be smug?

You guys are awesome, btw!

(R) I feel like I would want to be smug but if I was, EVERYONE would call me on it. I painted myself into a corner with that song.

Since AP is kind of a cross between Downton Abbey and the Kardashians, has there been any feedback from either of those shows?

(N) I did watch a few episodes of the Kardashians in preparation and still trying to erase it from my memory.

(R) We haven't heard from either of those shows yet but would love to! We would love some Downton cameos on the show.

(N) Mathew Crawley actually visited our set! Truly a highlight! Looking for the pic!

Which actor/actress would you want to work with on the show that you weren't able to get?

(N) Danny McBride and Kathryn Hahn!

(R) So many! I would love to get Danny McBride, Seth Rogan or Steven Merchant. They would be perfect for this show.

Who are the top 5 current stand ups, in your opinion ?

Moshe Kasher, Tig, Bo Burnham, Chelsea Peretti, Jen Kirkman, Zach G are all people I love to watch.

(R) That is such a hard question. I'm just going to go off the top of my head but reserve the right to change my mind at any moment. Tig Notaro, Louis CK, Anthony Jeselnik, Chris Rock, and of course Natasha Leggero.

Riki, are there any legal reasons why Garfunkel and Oates as a show couldn't be resurrected for a three-peat (HBO digital, then IFC) or even just a straight second season continuing from the IFC show on a new network or streaming service?

(R) We could definitely do another show. We are going to shoot a special first and then think about making another show or a movie.

If you guys ran into alternate universe male comic versions of yourselves, what would their names be and would you do them?

(N) Johnny Bananas and No

(R) Richard Lindhome and also no.

Love the new show!

Just wondering why Hortense was re-cast?

(R)Sadly, Artemis had a scheduling conflict! We were very sad to lose her.

Natasha, you killed it at the Bieber roast. Is he actually cool in person?

(N) I recently saw him in Italy and he was very thankful and effusive about the roast. I really think he loved it. Also he was very sweet and funny.

Do you agree with comedians who apologize for jokes when certain groups get offended?

Amy Schumer was in a difficult situation, but the joke she made was 2 years old and no one was offended until she had a big movie coming out.

(N) I don't believe in apologies even if I've hurt someone or stolen money from them.

Are all/any of the jokes on AP improvised? Some of them certainly seem like it. How is working with Christina Hendricks?

(R) Most of them are scripted but there were quite a few improvised gems. Christina is amazing. She is so talented and so sweet. Her character takes a huge turn during the series.

hi Riki! i have a few questions:

1) any chance of garfunkel and oates coming back in tv/video form? even on youtube or something?

2) can you pleeeeeease bring G&O to NYC?

3) how many people think your name is LINDHORNE rather than LINDHOME?

4) would you rather fight one hundred duck-sized kate micuccis or one kate micucci-sized duck?

(R) 1) We are making a special very soon and would love to make movie after that. 2) Definitely. As soon as we are back on the road. 3). Zero people 4) One kate micucci sized duck. I think I could take it.

Do you think Beatrice and Lilian know their husbands are gay? Also just how many people in the house know about Beatrice and Frederick being lovers, it seems like a lot of people know and don't care?

(N) Also every man in the show is gay. Me and Riki's revenge for playing prostitute characters written by men for the last decade.

(R) I feel like pretty much everyone in the house knows about Beatrice and Frederick except for Dodo. She's too high on morphine. And everyone in the house knows our husbands are gay except us.

Natasha, which celebrity do you want to roast the most?

(N) Oprah!

Natasha, where is Tubbin With Tash? We're waiting.

(N) We are bringing it back- me and Pigbottom got engaged.

Hi Natasha, do you still carry around the Chihuahua in the service vest?

(N) Yes and she has 2 friends now who are all surprisingly disabled/ service dogs also.

What was it like working on Much Ado About Nothing? :~)

(R) It was incredible. We shot it in 13 days in Joss' house and we all kept it a secret. I'm still friends with the cast!

@Natasha - Did you like working on Ugly Americans? Is the show gone for good or will we get more? It was amazing.

I think that show is done but it was a very fun experience!

What are your thoughts on polyamorous relationships?

(N) I think people should do whatever the fuck they want as long as they don't hurt people. That being said sounds hella stupid.

(R) I think whatever makes you happy is what you should do. As long as everyone is honest and wants to be there, it's great.

Weird question, but it is something I always wonder about everybody famous, except Adam Sandler. What's your favorite cereal?

(R) Cinnamon toast crunch

Pairs well with Rumchata when hungover

RUMCHATA!

(N) Frosted Mini Wheats but eaten within 10 seconds of milk hitting them.

Riki, is Phirman producing the new G&O album?

(R) Yes. We love working with Mike Phirman. We've also worked with Eban Schletter in the past but he was doing the score for Another Period.

Mike is such a talented producer and really gets our sense of humor.

What are your favorite moments from AP so far?

I also can't let this opportunity fly by: Natasha, you are the portrait of a perfect woman. Mean-spirited, drop-dead sexy, and absolutely hilarious.

(R) Lawn Boating was fun. Doing the procreation sex scene was also really fun.

My favorite AP moment was being called "Drop-dead sexy on a Reddit AMA.

Riki! Can you please tell IFC to give Garfunkel and Oates another chance??

(R) Honestly, it was just a scheduling conflict. Kate and I did really well in the ratings. It was such a bummer that they chose to end it but we are going to continue to make things on our own.

Can you please name people you have seen naked and describe their bodies?

(R) I've seen Michael Fassbender naked in the movie Shame and it was life changing.

How was in growing up in Rockford? Ever go back?

(N) Haven't gone back in a while. I think they hate me there because I make fun of it on talk shows. I think there were 10 shootings last week.

Help my servants are cleaning my emeralds with the ruby polish AS WE SPEAK! What do I do???

(N) ignore them and go on with your life.

As a child, what did Natasha want to be when she grew up?

(R) She definitely wanted to be an astronaut.

(N) Actress/ trophy wife/ movie star

Natasha, have you ever put your pussy on someone's sideburns?

(N) For sure

What would be in your perfect sandwich?

(R) Pretzel bread. Havarti cheese, turkey, olive oil and vinegar.

Cucumber and cream cheese. I also love Lobster salad.

Do you enjoy listening to comics discuss the craft? Does it ring hollow sometimes?

(N) I love it too! I just got a great book called Daily Rituals which goes into detail about the writing habits of some of the most successful writers. Ben Franklin would sit naked on a rocking chair for an hour in the morning with all the windows open in preparation to write.

(R) I really do love it. Everyone has such a different process and I like learning what to do and what not to do. I did a whole podcast about it so it definitely doesn't ring hollow for me (unless they are holding back or not being honest)

Is there a consultant or something to check what the technology level or civil rights were at the time? Does comedy overrule the accuracy if the joke is funny enough?

(R) I do believe that comedy overrules accuracy but only to a certain point. We don't have any inventions on there that didn't exist or people that weren't alive at the time.

We don't have a consultant but we would check it all ourselves.

So...the bicycle powered dildo machine is a real thing?

(R) No. That was fake. But the finger contraption Chris Parnell wore is real.

Natasha: You mentioned on a CBB podcast that your dream was to not do standup anymore. I assume you meant it would be a less grueling road schedule, but were there other reasons?

Well my real dream is to get out on a teakwood boat once a month

Natasha, what was weirdest moment at the Beiber Roast?

Riki, why do you seem to have a knack for collaborating with shorter, Italian-American women?

(R) Short, Italian-American women are the funniest ones, obviously.

Weirdest moment is when Snoop offered me a joint right after my set. Only regret is that we didn't smoke it with Martha Stewart.

What's the weirdest thing that's been presented to for you to sign?

(R) A duck vibrator. That wins for sure.

Riki, What's working with TJ Miller like?

(R) He's the best. He so astoundingly talented that I feel like there's no end to it. He's hilarious and sincere and I'm so lucky to have had him in Garfunkel and Oates.

Is Beatrice secretly smart?

(R) Yes. For sure. I think Beatrice is a math genius and way smarter than Frederick but she's never been encouraged to show it.

How much of Another Period is based on fact, and how much made up for comedic effect? PS: Please come to the UK at some point I need live Garfunkel & Oates/ Natasha's stand up in my life!

Edit: realised I'm an idiot and wrote fact twice!

(R) So much of it is based on fact. In episode 5, one of our family members is appointed to be a Senator which was real. Freud diagnoses someone as homosexual, which was true. Cocaine wine is real!

What was it like to work with Tim & Eric? Do you have plans to collaborate with them again?

(N) Love them and I hear their new book is great! http://www.amazon.com/Tim-Erics-Zone-Theory-Achieve/dp/1455545430

Tim was awesome in the show and plays my love interest Hal Canrnegie

Can you talk about what it was like pitching this idea, how you came to the idea of focusing on a family like the Bellecourt's? I'm guessing Drunk History had an influence. Love both shows

(R) Drunk History was definitely an influence. I saw the short that Jeremy Konner had made on Funny or Die and asked him to direct our Another Period short film. After we made the film, we wrote a script for the pilot and then pitched it. I think it was important to make the short so we could show people the tone.

Both of you are hilarious and I really appreciate Another Period.

Are you as excited as I am for Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp?

(N) YES!!!!!

(R) Thank you! I am sooooooooooooooooooo excited for the new Wet Hot. We love David Wain and that movie.

What happened to the 'Another Period' episodes on Hulu Plus? That's where I was watching and not it just has the pilot and no new episodes.

This has given me great sadness.

(N) you are right this IS sad. Looking into it

(R) I'm honestly not sure who is in charge of that stuff. If it were up to us, it would be on every platform. But you can watch it on the comedy central app or download episodes on iTunes.

I am into astrology and I was wondering if you knew your rising sign or time of birth?

(R) I'm a pisces. Not sure what time of day I was born.

Natasha--were you actually drunk for the filming of Drunk History?

(N) yes on champagne and tequila. I fell asleep in my wet swimsuit that night.

Will you go to prom with me?

(R) I will go to prom with you in 1997

(N) no.

Kids in the Hall, or SCTV?

(R) Kids in the hall.

Catherine O'Hara!

Rikki, I loved the Garfunkel & Oates show! Are there any upcoming G&O projects you can tell us about? New album anytime soon?

(R) Yes! We are planning to make a special very soon and are just finishing up our album. Thanks!!

What are your favorite Simpsons characters?

(N) I'm a Cartman gal

(R) Lisa all the way.

Hello Ladies! I am absolutely in LOVE with the show! It is by far the most unique comedy I have seen this year. I was wondering if you were planning to have a panel at NY comic con this fall?

(R) I'm not sure if we are doing a panel there but we would love to. We did San Diego Comic Con last weekend and it was a blast.

(N) Oh my god there is a NEW YORK comicon???

Hey Riki, is it true that G&O composed Rainbow Connections? That tune sealed the deal on my admiration for G&O.

(R) Yes we wrote that song. Thank you so much! We are super proud of it. It's one of our favorite song we've ever written.

What does Duncan Trussel smell like?

(R) The ocean.

Beard oil and roses

Hi girls! Do you have a favorite sketch from the series? If you could go to one period in time, what would it be and why?

(R) I think my favorite sketch will always be the undressing scene in the pilot because we shot it years ago in the original short and it's the only thing that made it to the series.

Will there be any opportunities for Gilded Age G&O content?

(R) Yes! Kate is actually in 3 episodes this season and we wrote two musical numbers for the show. One of the musical numbers is on the show tonight!

On podcasts, you've both indicated that you love nice hotels. What's your fave hotel room luxury?

(N) I like using 9 towels per bathing sesh.

(R) Room service! It's the best thing ever.

Hey Natasha & Riki! Really loving AP so far!! :D Since your show is a period piece and Paul F. Tompkins is so damn dapper, do you think that PFT can easily fit in the AP universe? If so, what do you guys think his character be like?

(R) We tried to get him for the first season but he was filming something else! But I agree, he is perfect for our show. If we make more, we definitely would love for him to be a part of it.

Hi Miss. Lindhome Can I ask; What was it like working with Joss Whedon, what is he like as a director? :~)

(R) Joss is wonderful. He is kind, generous, hilarious and so creative. It was an amazing experience being able to work with him that I am very grateful for.

Do celebrities binge watch Netflix like the rest of us?

(R) Yes! Binge watching is the best. I just binge watched Kimmy Schmidt and I loved it.

Natasha, plan on taking your comedy on the road anytime soon? I'd love to see you on the lower east coast

(N) what do you consider the lower east coast? I'm only performing in states with no abortion restrictions and a museum of modern art.

If you had to defeat a man with just one hit,what would you do???

(R) Eyeballs.

For both: When you just want to be an audience member & laugh rather than work, who is your favorite comedian to go see live?

(R) My favorite comedians to see live are Tig Notaro, Anthony Jeselnik, Tim Minchin and Bo Burnham.

Todd Barry!

Beatrice and Lilian are such amazing mothers. Do you think you will be as good of a mother as they are?

(R) God I hope so. Beatrice can't even recognize which children are hers and only says hi to them on Christmas.

(N) God I hope so

What's it like working with Dave Koechner? He seems like a silly man in the best way.

(R) I LOVE Koechner! He is the nicest man and also SO GREAT in the part. He pops in and out throughout the season but he crushes every episode he's in.

Natasha - Big fan! What's the story (if any) behind you being on Todd Berry's From Heaven Album?

Ohhhh Todd Barry one of my faves too!!!

We just took the pic and it ended up on his album