We Are Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel of CRASH TEST - Ask Us Anything!

Paul Scheer, do you remember when I asked you when NTSF:SD:SUV:: would come out on DVD/Blu-ray and you said "DVDs are Dead. iTunes and Amazon Prime forever."?

You should have responded March 17 2015

But you didn't

and I love you for that.

I Do remember and I feel like now we are old friends - Paul

Will there ever be a biodome how did this get made episode?

YES! - Paul

Will there be a fourth season of Burning Love?

Maybe we should do BURNING LOVE in PARADISE! - Paul (Steve Ranazzissi has dibs on Joe)

Hmmm. I don't know. I hope so. That was a blast! (Huebel)

Hey Paul, huge fan of you, June, and Jason on How Did This Get Made. Rob – love a lot of your stuff, especially your Improv 4 Humans appearances (go on again soon please).

Have you and the gang ever watched a movie for HDTGM and then decided not to record an episode on it because it was bad in a totally unfunny way?

Sadly no. We don't have that kind of time. If we are watching it. You are going to hear about it - Paul

How you weigh?

By judging my mass in context to my environment - Paul

put on scale--Huebel

Any stories from Human Giant? Also, will Human Giant season 2 ever come to DVD?

WE've had a hard time getting Human Giant season 2 to DVD for some dumb MTV business-related reason. We keep pestering them. I'm hoping for NETFLIX!!

(Huebel)

That college humor video you guys did where you pranked Amir into thinking he was a worthless piece of shit was incredible. Was it real?

Totally real. Everybody always asks. Haha

Cool haha. I liked the two of you in hell baby a lot. I need to hit up that poboy joint sometime.

Do you remember the beer you were drinking in that scene? It looked like Nola. Love that stuff.

I Love drinking Abita (Purple Haze) and I think that's what it was - Paul

We live in fear Amir will one day get his revenge - Paul

TeflAndre! With so much of the league being improvised, how hard is it to keep a straight face? You guys are hilarious. One more season and a movie?

We laugh all the time but to prevent it, we have people shooting paintballs at our junk when we break - Paul

Hey Rob - I think you hit on one of my ex-gfs at Birds after a UCB show... just wanted to ask if you guys are together or not, and if so, does she ever talk about me?

Wow. I haven't been to Birds in many years but that sounds like something I'd do. I don't think we're together. I'm married. Did you date my wife? I'll fucking kill you. --Huebel

That's how Rob and I met too - Paul

Can u bring Rob to guest at NY show of HDTGM? If not how soon can u get him back on the show?

I refuse to work with Rob Huebel - Paul

I refuse to work with Paul Scheer --Huebel

Hi Paul. Will Adam Scott be at the Furious 7 live show?

Shameless side question. Know anyone trying to sell an extra ticket to the furious 7 live show?

YES! He will...Watch @Largo_LA Day of the show for extra tickets

Paul- how did you pick which TRL episodes to do for Scheer-RL?

Rob- what's it like working on Transparent?

LOTS AND LOTS OF BORING RESEARCH - There are a few that didn't make the cut that were super fun. I got nominated for a streamy for that but I'm having a hard time giving the entire internet hand jobs to sway the vote - Paul

Transparent is so fun to work on. I feel really lucky. I'm so glad that people went nuts for the show. I've done a lot of things that nobody ever sees, so to work on a show that is really well written and says something super-important, that a lot of people watch ...has been awesome. --Huebel

Crash Test? How did THAT get made? AMIRIGHT?

HA! I see what you did. - Paul

On a bus. Wanna see how: vim.io/crashtest --Huebel

If you both had to guest star together on any television show, what show would you want it be?

Empire - I want Rob to be Terrance Howard and i'll be Cookie - Paul

I would say some cool action show where we get to kick people's butts. Like if they still made the A-Team or Walker Texas Ranger maybe.. (Huebel)

Did you have to pay extra liability insurance for this show?

We killed 7 people but they all signed a waiver. We are totally cool- Paul

We don't worry about insurance but Paramount who produced it and Ben Stiller's company who also produced it, were probably VERY worried. Huebel

How much longer does the Matt LeBlanc/chimp/baseball movie need to be on HBOGO before you choose it HDTGM?

ED! is a masterpiece not since MVP (Most Valuable primate) has an animal made such a bold/Fearless transition to the big screen - Paul

Paul- how many fajitas did you eat while filming the fajita episode of Fresh off the Boat?

9 Billion - Paul

Paul, why does it always seem like you're doing twice as many projects as all my other favourite comedians. Are you just insanely efficient with your time?

It's all out of fear - Paul

Paul, does the HDTGM crew know about [Surfer Dude]? the trailer looks amazing and I cant imagine it disappoints. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv4DHA3YDMk)

We are aware . - Paul

Paul! You're amazingly talented and you make me laugh every week. The mini eps of hdtgm are so fun. If you were cast in the next Sharknado, what type of character would you want to play?

THANKS! I think I'd like to be The Shark God, kinda like Zeus but with Sharks - Paul

Hey Rob, what ended up happening with Tuxedo Guys?

A lot of the Tuxedo Guys got killed when they wore their tuxedos into a steam room that was too hot and they got overheated and died. Pray for them.

Rob, why don't you date chicks who look like Ray Liotta? Did you have a bad experience?

I will reconsider my policy on this thanks for following up! Huebel

Mr. Scheer,

Do you find yourself being verbally abused in public frequently due to your André character?

Thankfully no. People seem to like Andre - Also I travel with Jason a lot so people are probably afraid - Paul

Paul -- I was at the HDTGM live Theodore Rex show (apology accepted). It was fantastic!

I am convinced it is the WORST movie you guys have done. What movie do you think is the worst of the worst?

That one kinda takes the cake. The last Airbender is really the worst though..paul

Who's your number one person you want to get on CRASH TEST?

well if we ever do more, I'd like to get Tom Cruise. like if we pulled up to a 7-11 and he's just leaning against his car in the parking lot eating a slurpy. that'd be huge. --Huebel

I'd love to get The Cast of Fast and Furious! - Paul

Hey guys... I heard you have a camera assistant that looks like Tom Cruise on some of your shows. Is he not the best or what!?

If this is Danny the focus puller then NO. that guy is maniac. --Huebel

He's NOT tom Cruise - You can see him in the NTSFSDSUV mini Trailer (The 1st one before the show) and in Huebel's Dead Body - Paul

Paul, I saw you at the first Festival Supreme on the Santa Monica Pier! I want to to come over and tell you how much I love your podcast HDGTM but was struck with some kind of celebrity paralysis. I mean, you weren't even the most famous person I'd run into that day (no offense intended, I met Jack Black and Hannibal Buress and Reggie Watts that day as well) but I love your stuff so much that I was the most starstruck by you. Boy, I'm rambling. this isn't a question.

Here's a question- what is your favorite movie that you have done an episode of HDGTM on? Like, the one that you kind of felt bad about ripping apart?

First of all, you weren't star struck, I have a mystical force around me that prevents social interactions -- 2nd - Never felt bad -- we never get too mean...One of my favorites is the Twilight and Fast& Furious ones - Paul

Paul: Would you rather have sex with your wife in Rob's body, or with Rob in your wife's body?

Rob: If you were a character on The Golden Girls who you be?

Also most logical HDTGM Halloween Ep. to beat out Sleepaway Camp, Pieces

Who was the slutty one on the Golden Girls? that'd be me Huebel

Hmm...I'm guess My Wife - Rob's Body - it would be too awkward the other way - Paul

Hey guys, love Human Giant and still go back and watch the episodes to get a good laugh. Can’t wait to check out Crash Test!

In one of his standup specials, Aziz mentions that MTV wanted you to cut the “raped by a dinosaur” bit from a sketch, but it ultimately made it into the show. Can you recall any other jokes or sketch ideas from Human Giant that you really had to fight for?

Wow it was so long ago. We did a sketch where we drew a dick on each other's faces when we fell asleep. And we had like 10,000 emails and meetings about what the dick could look like. Couldn't have veins. Couldn't have hair. Couldn't have a head. Sooo dumb. I couldn't believe these lawyers who went to law school were telling us this dumb crap. Huebel

MTV hated HOT AIR BALLOON COPS - they said it didn't make any sense why someone in a hot air ballon would be assigned High Speed police chases - and we said exactly - That person was fired. --Paul

What are both your favorite memories with the beloved Scott Aukerman?

Back Massages in the orient and sipping Pina Coladas with him on the set of Mike Magic - Paul

I remember the back massages but what is Mike Magic? --Huebel

I'm a huge fan of "How did this Get Made?". My girlfriend and I with our little Japanese Chin dog Jackie keep up with just about every movie. We know you guys have busy schedules and think it's so cool that you manage to get one out nearly every week. Please come to New Orleans sometime for a live gig. I guess I don't have a question per se. Great work on the podcast, Paul & company.

I think it's great fun that bad movies have become popular lately. There are your Rooms which are strangely watchable... safe for general audiences in other words... and then there are flicks out there like Battlefield Earth and Vampire's Kiss which, to me, are high art. You're doing god's work.

New Orleans is a blast - We should do the next Crash Test there and HDTGM

I Think Old Dogs is a pretty undated bad movie just like Green Latern - Paul

In 5 words or less, why should I watch Crash Test?

Huge fan! Thanks for all of the amazing entertainment!

Earl Sweatshirt! (and Jack McBrayer and Rob Corddry and Natasha Legerro and Aubrey Plaza and Reno 911 guys and Aziz Ansari and Ian Karmel and Zev from the audience and a huge bus explosion)

Also GO HERE NOW: vim.io/crashtest

You'll die if you don't - Paul

here's a Q to stick in your A, why are your NYC how did this get made tickets so expensive??? fuckin ay, this place is too expensive as it is, give us little guys a break!

We didn't set the price...NYCC Comic Con did and Ticketmaster is a bunch of ASSHOLES - They charge you a handling charge when you print the ticket at home. It doubles the price - I hate it but they own the venues - it's a double edged sword. Sorry - Paul

Paul -- Who is your favorite Bachelor in Paradise cast member?

Ooh that's a great one. Joe (The Ultimate Villian) also Tenley is a real sneaker upper - Paul

Who is funnier Tim Heidecker or Andy Dick?

TIM is a genius - Paul

Paul, can you give me suggestions for my fantasy team this season?

Names or Players ?

Are either of you going to deep-freeze your body and/or head when you die and store it until technology advances?

I would think about it. Do you know a guy? --Huebel

Yeah, right next to Kanye - paul

Paul: Are there any HDTGM episodes you'd like to re-do?

And, what are your top five must-see terrible movies?

Redo? Probably not. Barring the ones with Audio Isseues. 5.) old Dogs 4.) the room 3.) zardoz 2.) roadhouse 1.) LOL

Huebel, have you ever forgiven Sheer for making you watch Battlefield Earth for /r/hdtgm?

No I will never forgive him. No offense, Scientology people. --Huebel

Hey Paul and Rob I love all your stuff. I can't wait to watch Crash Test later tonight.

I wanted to ask Paul, since the James Bonding crossover, are there any other podcasts you would want to crossover with? You could do X-file: I Want to Believe with Kumail's X-filesfiles or Virtuosity with Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of all Time Period.

Also no word on NTSF:SD:SUV::?

VIrtuosity - is a great idea...We'll do it

NTSF is on indefinite hiatus, until our careers start failing and we need to rekindle old shows. So like in 4 months

Would Jeff Goldblum have been a good Scarecrow?

AMAZING- paul

How many nickels can you fit in the gap between your teeth?

Like 2 - but it would be a tight fit..How big is your mom's labia because that fit perfectly...I joke, I never went down on your mom. I got bored. - Paul

Other than you guys who is your favorite comedian?.

I really like Jerrod Carmichael, Paul F Tompkins, Amy Schumer, Steve Rannassizzi, and Bill Burr also Chelsea Perretti. - Paul

I am a huge Chevy Chase fan. But seriously Louis CK and Patton Oswalt and Bill Burr and Amy Schumer and Broad City ladies and Tig and Maria Bamford I could go on forever --Huebel

Paul: I cannot stop it, cannot shake it, but whenever I listen to 'Who Charted,' [and this is going on 4 years now] I picture you saying all of Howie's lines.

Worst news ever, or best?

P.S. - listening to you [the actual you] crack Gilbert Gottfried up as I type this.

HAHA! I'm in your head!!! - Just send me transcripts, it will be easier Paul

Rob, did the country of Wales ever formally issue a protest after you instructed them to swim in your piss?

They probably did but you will notice they continue to swim in my piss...--Huebel

What is the phrase or sound when you see a DUI checkpoint coming up the road and turn quick down a side street Rob ?

I can't make it just by typing but you know what it is...

Huebel, why is Chevy Chase such a dick?

Hmmm. I think he's just getting old. When he slapped me across the face he was trying to be funny I think. I was super-bummed. But in his defense it's what he thought would get a laugh in that moment, so he slapped me! Huebel

If you could each only be known for one role that would follow you around for the rest of your career (a la Mark Hamill and Luke Skywalker), what would it be?

Wow tough question. Because no matter what you're gonna end up resenting that part. I'd say George Clooney's best friend in The Descendants. Because I never get tired of saying I'm his best friend. -Huebel

Darth Maul - Paul

First off, Crash Test was pretty damn funny.

Have you two ever considered doing a standup tour together? That would be great. Please come to Columbus, OH.

IF we do more of these specials, we may have to take the bus to Columbus. What's your home address? -Huebel

Thanks! Maybe we bring the bus to Columbus, you have a lot to see there, right? - Paul

Hey guys! I loved Crash Test. How much preparation went into your bits on the bus. I think I heard you say that the bits with guests were planned but not very rehearsed. Is that correct? Also, after working together for as long as you have are you still surprised by each other or do you feel like you know each other's comedic voices too well? Thanks for all the laughs!

We improvised most of the bits - a great example of that is what we did at Hollywood and Highland -- But stuff like Rob C or Aubrey - they were loosely heated out and we just saw what happened when we arrived. - Paul

We kinda wrote out a lot of the bits and how we thought they should go (beats). But all of the folks on the show are all hilarious and we knew they would all improvise and make them even better. But yeah, we never got a chance to rehearse and we only had the bus that night, so it ended up being kinda like "we're gonna get whatever we can get in that moment". And some things were totally improvised and on the fly... -Huebel -Huebel

Mr. Scheer,

The Sylvester Stallone podcast was incredible. There was nothing I anticipated more than those 5 minutes every day for a month. A literal masterpiece. Do you have any intention to bring it back, or to do something similar on Wolfpop?

THANKS! Maybe we need to find another celebrity that needs his/her own podcast...The Jason Statham Podcast perhaps? - Paul

Paul - There's gotta be an upcoming HDTGM episode for the new Fantastic Four right?!

Rob - in the Human Giant crystal meth sketch, were those all improvised names for meth? My personal favorite was "Purple puppy penises."

Haa. No that was a sketch (if I remember correctly) that the great Patton Oswalt came up with. Most of those names were from his huge brain. He's the best. --Huebel

Rob, are you going to make an appearance in the last season of The League?

Oh you bet your fat ass. (sorry about that your ass prolly isn't fat and even so it doesn't matter) --Huebel

Hello Mr. Sheer and Mr. Huebel.

How are we doing today?

This is question is for the both of you. If you have a pie that is empty in front of you and you need a filling, would you choose wet sponge flavor or pineapple scented air freshener from a can flavor?

Been thinking all day cause i am in a sticky situation.

I gotta go Pineapple - Wet Sponge makes me sick. Moldy wet Sponge!!! UGH - Paul

FREDDY GOT FINGERED? PLEASE?!! YOU HAVE TOOOOO REVIEW THIS MOVIE!

Is it that bad?! - Paul

Paul, can you guys do The Running Man on HDTGM?

It's on the list! - Paul

Would Crash Test have been better with Nicolas Cage and if so, as which character?

anything is better with Nic Cage. Scheer did a movie with him, so maybe he'll be in the next one if we do more! --Huebel

Nic Cage should be the 3rd host - paul

Kevin Smith is always telling his fans how bad his own movies are. Would you consider having him as a guest to do one of his movies?

He was on an episode - If he wanted to subject himself to that - I think it could be fun but most likely awkward - Paul Unless it was Cop Out

Rob, do you want to see a dead body?

Yes please. I do. --Huebel

Please don't make me the dead body - p

LET'S GO!

LET'S GO!

Watch it now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEpDZETKzjw

Paul - will you ever cover The Human Centipede on HDTGM? Strip away the horrible gimmick and it's an amazingly bad movie.

Yeah maybe - I don't think I could ever get June to watch. She could barely stomach Island of Dr Moreau and that just had naked pig ladies - Paul

Have either of you ever had a burrito so bad you felt the need to go back and give the vendor other business ideas they might be better at?

Yes, but then my family was assassinated by a Burrito gang - Paul

Hey guys!

Mr. Scheer, I recently did background on The League, and I noticed you have a lot of freedom to improvise. As an actor near the beginning of his career, I'd love to hear from both of you about this process as compared to improv on stage, which I'm a little more familiar with.

For on-camera improvising, are you mostly ad-libbing, or do you ever get to actually shape the scene and take it in a new direction? Is that too complicated for continuity/hurting writers' feelings?

Do you prepare for on-camera improv beyond the basic actors' work of analyzing & memorizing? If so, I'd love to know how. Do you just bring the playfulness and attentiveness necessary for stage improv, or do you analyze the script ahead of time and think of different ways the scene might go or things your character might do?

Thanks for doing this AMA guys! I'd love to hear both of your thoughts on this!

This is a huge question and I'll try to simplify it - improvising on stage, you are creating a world in which there are no limits, improvising on TV and Film, you can only improvise within the characters and the world - so you have equal freedom but you can't just change the show - for example Andre can't reveal he's been an undercover cop for 7 years but I can improvise about a date i've been on or my backstory. - Paul

Hmm. Well on-camera you have the benefit of seeing the script beforehand so you can kinda just come up with a bunch of alt-jokes for yourself to try. But obviously if there's other people in the scene you gotta give and take, so you just do it over and over until you feel like you've given them enough options. TV is all about editing. --Huebel

Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel. Loved you guys on TRL and the Arschuebelio Hall show! Will you give me feedback on my screenplay? Then finance and star in it? Keith

Sure but I need Will Smith's Trailer and the movie has to involve Skittles as a major plot point. - Paul

I just downloaded the Crash Test special, look forward to watching it. What's it like to be surrounded by funny people on TV/in movies all the time? Are you in a constant state of amazement or are you just used to it? Do you dream about funny stuff?

It's pretty dang fun. I would not want to have it any other way. I don't dream about funny stuff. I have disturbing dreams. --Huebel

It's great to work with people that really make you laugh. One of my recent highlight was doing a bit with Will Ferrel for this movie Daddy's Home where we shot a scene during an actual NBA game and to do a bit for 40K people was so much fun and insane. It was a pinch myself moment. Hope that doesn't sound lame.

Ben Stiller who produced our special made such a huge impact on me growing up and he just did a bit at our NYC Crash Test show last week. He just popped in unannounced did this really funny bit and left. I love stuff like that

That's essentially the vibe we wanted to create with this CRASH TEST SHOW, just a different type of show where anything could happen and it didn't feel so polished or written. Like a new variety show -Paul

I think Paul is talking about this special: vim.io/crashtest

--Huebel

Paul and Rob! Been a big fan of your guys for years, ever since Paul and his gaptooth made me laugh watching I Love the 80's.

Do you have any advice for a fellow comedian/actor just trying to hustle and cobble together a career in LA doing the things he loves?

I WAS ON BEST WEEK EVER!!!! NEVER FORGET IT!

I'd just say, try to find people you like and that like what you do and work with them. Nothing is a waste of time if you are creating something you are passionate about.

Also sometimes - just tweet at celebs, "HIRE ME" - That works too

-Paul

Fuck that 'hire me' advice. That doesn't work. I say get up on stage as much as possible. And make funny videos. If it's funny, it will get out there and people will notice. If it sucks, you keep going and make more until it doesn't suck. But also know it takes a long time usually. It just does. --Huebel

I love both of you guys in everything you do and you are some of my favorite comedians. Any advice for someone thinking about pursuing comedy as a career?

Go to UCB in NYC or LA

Or Do standup

or Make your own thing

There is literally no right answer. Just chase the stuff that makes you funny and seek out people to learn from and perform with.

You make the rules

Also try cocaine.

-Paul

Rob, why do you spell your last name incorrectly?

I hope I'm spelling it right. Huebel. How do you spell it? Childrens Hospital has ruined me in that department. --Huebel

Hey Paul huge fan!
How do you pick the movies for HDTGM?

We have a big list and our interns Nate and Avril watch and we discuss, a film has to meet proper standards so it's kinda fun to watch.

If you could each pick one food that the other had to eat for the rest of their life, what would you pick and why?

AMERICAN BALD EAGLE! - Paul

ISIS --Huebel

When you and Kroll originally did the Stallone bros. on CBB was that planned? It was one of the rare times on the show it seemed spontaneous.

I've never planned bit on CBB - Paul

Paul, which line is better from this season of bachelor in paradise: "a villain's gotta vill" or "gimmie dat roze"?

I Like uh..uh...What's her name?

Hey Rob and Paul. Is there any chance of a Human Giant reunion special?!

I can' t see Paul's answers as I type this. But yes there is always a chance. But now I'll read Paul's answer and he'll be like "fuck no". --Huebel

We got back together for the VMAs when Aziz hosted but there are so many amazing sketch shows out there right now - I think it would be silly to try to compete. We would love to get a proper release of Season 2 with some Bonus Footage - Paul

Who played the porta potty guy, and was that pitstop disease-free?

That was the Great Seth Morris as Bob Ducca. Look up his podcast, Affirmation Nation. He's the best.

Rob and Paul with the amount of content on the internet these days do you think you need to live in NY or LA to get noticed and get a job writing for TV?

absolutely not. have a great twitter or instagram or tumblr or make hilarious youtube videos. --Huebel

I think you just need to do god stuff and people will hopefully notice. Jay Pharaoh was discovered for SNL from You Tube - so anything is possible. Just don't suck. (and if you do delete it) - Paul

This is a three part question:

1. When will we see more Human Giant?

2. Why isn't it tomorrow?

3. What about a spin-off centering on the afterlife of Bruce Penis?

These are all great questions. Don't think we will do more anytime soon as we all work on DIFF stuff now. But obviously we are all pals. And you never know...maybe we'll do a reunion sometime. Huebel

Also have you seen this: vim.io/crashtest

--Huebel

1.) November 2027 2.) Because it's November 2027 3.) It's coming to Amazon Prime in November 2026 -Paul

If you guys could only pick one other person to improvise with for the rest of your lives who would it be (excluding each other)?

Other than each other, I'd say Rob Riggle. He's a machine and hilarious and easy to work with

Jack McBrayer - We used to do a 2 person show together that was a blast. And in every show we made a point of referencing the movie Ghost Ship - Paul

I'm in love with the Character Jenny MacArthur on the league. Is Aselton at all like her? The foul mouth?

Katie Aselton is the best! Even better than how she is on screen - Paul

Can you give me a list of your top 10 or so comic book/graphic novels for kids - lets say under 10 years old?

10?!!! That's a lot Current or Old? I'm just going to say follow Bendis, Millar, Aaron, Duggan, Fraction, and Spencer

-Paul

Favorite Harold team you were on?

Respecto Montalban --Huebel

RESPECTO - Paul