Van Life with Tom Green

Tony Hawk calls in to compare his recent RV expedition with Tom’s ongoing van expedition. They swap stories of the odd, desert locations they’ve visited in their travels to see and/or skate, the appeal of  homemade boards, and skating as exercise even as aging and isolation make it a little more difficult.

This week Jello Biafra calls in to regale Tom with the musical influences that lead to his enduring punk rock empire. How the Dead Kennedys got their name, sporadic pet interruptions, a healthy disdain for adult contemporary, and every aspect of the ongoing Alternative Tentacles assault on boredom and idiocy – this episode is packed with all of it.

Brad Garrett joins Tom to talk social media personalities getting TV pilots or comedy specials, the impact of COVID on clubs and beyond, and looking back at Everybody Loves Raymond. Plus, Tom’s mom gives constructive feedback on his Joe Rogan Experience appearance.

Tom is checking in from the road with an update on his expedition, then Kenny Hotz joins Tom to talk about how Kenny vs. Spenny became a cult classic TV show, the gross-out arms race among reality comedy shows in the early '00s, Canada, and comedy careers. Plus, Tom drops a new rap song to showcase the capabilities of his mobile recording studio.

Felipe Esparza shares some experiences from his life in comedy: from immigrating to the United States on the third try to being on Last Comic Standing to hanging out with Gallagher at the Improv. Everything from being too woke to whether a messed up childhood is good for comedy, Tom and Felipe hash it all out.

Caller, you're on the air. Tom in the van takes calls from his fans so tune in to hear who reaches out and then stick around for Tom taking a call from comedy royalty. Brian Regan phones in to share his experience with getting laughs through N95 masks, the comfort of dad jokes, and sharing the stage with legends like Rodney Dangerfield.

Tom talks to Ricky, Bubbles, and Julian aka The Trailer Park Boys about what schemes they’re hatching during the pandemic, the expansion of their merchandising empire, and the kitty situation in the trailer park. Naturally, Canada and marijuana are also discussed. Tom provides an update on his van trip and calls his mom to check in, too.

Pushing through the pandemic and getting out there! Tom’s guest is Paul Virzi, who shares his experience getting COVID and then getting back on the road doing stand-up in a safe way. Plus, adopting stray dogs from foreign countries, making podcasts, and lessons learned from Bill Burr.

Tom is out in the wilds of Nevada! With van life well under way, Tom stops to take in the scenery and conduct a hard-hitting interview with the best guest he has on hand: himself. Tom talks to Tom about outfitting a mobile multimedia production studio, the importance of canine extra-sensory perception, and his game plan for harnessing the ample inspiration this trek will provide. 

Tom is on the road and taking calls! Todd from Nashville calls in to talk to Tom about van life and settle once and for all who's more country: Tom Green or Todd from Nashville? With that import question laid to rest, it's Macaulay Culkin time! Websites, houseplants, Ryan Murphy shows, teamsters, and more topics of discussion are bandied about by Tom and Macaulay in a great conversation you need to hear!

Tom checks in with his mom before taking off in the van about any worries she might have about his trek into the wild, then it's on to an interview with Jim Norton. The NY-based comedian shares his experiences in the East Coast comedy scene both on and off stage. Mostly off, with the quarantine putting live venues in a tough spot. 

Tom is joined by legendary Bounty Hunter, Duane Chapman, better known as DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER.  The two discuss Dog's amazing career that has spanned over four decades and delivered thousands of apprehensions.  Dog also provides his take on some of today's hot button issues like use of force by police, non lethal weapons and the blue wall of silence.

In the premiere episode of The Tom Green Interview, Tom interviews comedian Ray Romano.  They discuss Ray’s journey into comedy, the nuances of crafting a joke, as well as other memorable milestones and moments in Ray’s career in comedy.