Sleeping with Celebrities
Comedy
About
Getting to sleep can be difficult sometimes. Now you can achieve that urgently needed rest by taking advantage of our most precious natural resource: celebrities. Each week on the slyly humorous and reassuring Sleeping with Celebrities, host John Moe talks with a different guest from the world of entertainment about something they know a lot about. The conversation is guaranteed to be just interesting enough to draw your attention away from your own swirling anxieties but never interesting enough to keep you awake. No startling revelations, no dramatic screaming confrontations, but plenty of low-key dialogue, intricately laced deadpan comedy, and a ticket to dreamland.
Episodes
- A Lot of Work Goes Into Eliza Coupe’s Spiritual Practice, But Not If You’re Just Listening To It For Sleep Reasons
Eliza Coupe, known for her roles in Scrubs and Happy Endings, shares details about her elaborate spiritual practice in Joshua Tree, California. She discusses her sauna suit, her dogs, and the transformative power of snakes.
- MaxFunDrive 2026 BoCo Preview: Soundscapes - Runyon Canyon Hiking Trail
This episode is a preview of bonus content for MaxFunDrive 2026. It features a soundscape of the Runyon Canyon Hiking Trail in Los Angeles, intended for sleep, meditation, or relaxation.
- Bonus Mini-Sode: Bigfoot Guys, Aliens Guys, and That’s the Two Types of Guys w/ Drea Clark
Drea Clark proposes a theory that middle-aged men can be categorized as either "Bigfoot Guys" or "Alien Guys." She discusses this idea with John Moe, considering how other "types of Guys" might fit into these categories.
- Sleeping with the U.S. Constitution featuring SO MANY STARS
This episode features celebrities reading the U.S. Constitution. The hosts hope the episode provides listeners with comfort and highlights the document as a foundation of society.
- MaxFunDrive 2026 BoCo Preview: Ambient Soundscape by Daniel William Gonzalez - Vanishing Point
This episode is a preview of the MaxFunDrive 2026 bonus content for "Sleeping with Celebrities." It features an ambient soundscape called "Vanishing Point" by Daniel William Gonzalez.
- Bonus Mini-Sode: Walking Friendly Dogs on a Nice Day, Part 2
In this bonus episode of Sleeping with Celebrities, John Moe walks his dogs, Sally, Maisy, and Weenie, through his Saint Paul neighborhood. He discusses dog harnesses and a Cybertruck sighting.
- MaxFunDrive 2026 BoCo Preview: Barack Obama, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, Kim Jong Un, Pretty Much. And Blaine Capatch
This episode promotes MaxFunDrive 2026. It features comedian Blaine Capatch. Listeners can become members and support the podcast.
- Rob Huebel and His Sure-Fire Completely Doomed Business Ideas
Rob Huebel, known for his roles in "The Other Guys" and "The League," shares his business ideas. These include concepts like cotton candy vending machines, mobile podcasting studios, and original comedy screenplays.
- Bonus Mini-Sode: Walking Friendly Dogs on a Nice Day, Part 1
Podcaster John Moe takes a walk with his dogs, Sally, Maisy, and Weenie. During the walk, he discusses various topics including spring, a local cafe, and linguistic uses of words.
- Casters on Casters: John Moe and Brenda Snell
In this episode of Sleeping with Celebrities, John Moe discusses his podcasting persona for "Sleeping with Celebrities" and "Depresh Mode with John Moe." Brenda Snell shares insights from her listeners for "Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteri…
- Hrishikesh Hirway: Song Exploder / Paper Explorer
Hrishikesh Hirway, host of Song Exploder, discusses his deconstruction of songs with musicians and his new album. He also shares his knowledge of paper as a former graphic designer.
- Martha Kelly Has More Thoughts Than You Might Have Realized About Alvin & the Chipmunks
Martha Kelly shares her extensive knowledge of the Alvin & the Chipmunks film series, including detailed discussions of "The Squeakuel," "Chipwrecked," and "Road Chip." She describes plot points from these films during her appearance on Sl…
- Sam Sanders Puts Together Audio Shows and Makes Peace with the Beasts. Metaphorically.
Sam Sanders, known for NPR's It's Been a Minute and The Sam Sanders Show, joins John Moe to discuss the process of creating audio programs. They cover various elements of show production and Sanders shares tips for effective interviews.
- Holding Your Horses, Your Actual Horses, Not a Metaphor, with Jennifer Hale
Jennifer Hale, a prominent voice actor, tells stories about horse drives. She also reads Metallica lyrics in her Cinderella voice to help listeners fall asleep.
- Damian Young from The Comeback Knows More About Neckerchiefs Than You Do
On this episode of Sleeping with Celebrities, Damian Young discusses neckerchiefs and offers fashion tips. Young is an actor known for his roles in The Comeback, Ozark, and Sex & the City.
- Inglourious Basterd Paul Rust Made Collages as a Kid and Just Never Stopped
Paul Rust, from the movie Inglourious Basterds, talks about his experience in the film and his hobby of making collages. He provides instructions on how to create collages.
- Stephnie Weir Struggled Making Special Napkins to Give to Billy Crystal
Stephnie Weir, known for her roles on Mad TV and other shows, describes her process of making handmade holiday napkins. She also recounts an incident where she attempted to make special New York Yankees napkins for Billy Crystal.
- Jordan Morris on Godzilla Taxonomy and Canonical Use of “Skreeonk.”
Jordan Morris, co-host of Jordan, Jesse, Go! and Free With Ads, talks about Godzilla and his comic series, Predator: Bloodshed. He explains the canonical use of “skreeonk” as the sound Godzilla makes.
- Simeon Lipman from Antiques Roadshow Tells You At Great Length About Baseball Cards
Simeon Lipman from Antiques Roadshow talks about baseball cards and punk rock memorabilia. He shares a story about Jimmy Claxton and his quest to acquire a particular Billy Ripken card.
- Vella Lovell Slowly and Carefully Introduces a New Cat to an Old Cat
Vella Lovell, known for her roles in "Animal Control" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," shares her process of introducing a new kitten, Tequila, to her existing cat, Marlo. The episode details the gradual exposure methods she used for a successfu…
- Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz Walks You Through the Downstroke Part of Playing Guitar
Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello joins the podcast to discuss guitar playing, focusing on the downstroke technique. He also shares insights on punk music, Madonna's drumming career, and the tremolo.
- A Discussion of Bigfoot with Todd Stashwick That Gets a Bit Too Exciting But Then Calms Down
In this episode, host John Moe and actor Todd Stashwick discuss their shared interest in Bigfoot. They compare notes on research, including YouTube videos and first-person accounts, and explore various theories about the creature.
- Jordan Carlos Lives in New York City and Drives an Actual Car
Jordan Carlos discusses his experiences driving in New York City, navigating transportation bureaucracy, and taking the sky tram to Roosevelt Island. He also shares details about his upcoming book, "Choreplay: The Marriage-Saving Magic of…
- Rachael Yamagata On The Importance of Backyard Vigilance
Rachael Yamagata, a musician and singer, discusses her backyard projects, including dealing with squirrels, gravel, and snakes. She shares these insights on the "Sleeping with Celebrities" podcast.
- Akilah Hughes Guides You To Just Barely Interesting Things on Social Media
Akilah Hughes and John Moe discuss how to find interesting content on social media. They also touch on the topic of Bigfoot and its alleged interdimensionality.
- 150th Episode: More All-Star Guests Who Excelled at Understanding the Assignment
This 150th episode of Sleeping with Celebrities features guests Demi Adejuyigbe, Paget Brewster, Chris Kluwe, Lulu Miller, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Janet Varney. The episode highlights guests who have an ability to understand the show's goal…
- Hanging Out at Airports with Roxane Gay (RERUN)
Roxane Gay joins the show to share her opinions on air travel, including her favorite and least favorite airports. She also offers some book recommendations.
- Jon Lovett Will Not Reveal How All of America Could Collapse
Jon Lovett talks about a possible flaw in the U.S. Constitution. This loophole was reportedly discovered by mathematician Kurt Gödel during his citizenship test but was never revealed.
- Jodie Sweetin’s Full House of Legos
Jodie Sweetin, known for her role as Stephanie Tanner, shares her enthusiasm for Lego building sets. She explains how assembling Legos helps her relax and find peace of mind.
- Bridger Winegar Needs a New iPhone and Will Consider ALL Options
Bridger Winegar, actor and writer, discusses and evaluates all iPhone models ever released, from the original to the latest, in this episode. He considers the features of each phone in detail to decide on a new iPhone.
- Comic Myq Kaplan Could Use Some Advice. Columns. I Mean, He Likes Advice Columns.
Myq Kaplan, a comedian who has appeared on various late-night shows, shares his interest in advice columns. He also has a comedy special called Rini.
- Let’s Go to a Concert with Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-Covey joins the podcast to talk about her enjoyment of attending concerts. She explains how concerts provide similar satisfaction to travel but are more accessible. Wendi also recounts some of her memorable concert experienc…
- Eddie Pepitone Is One Purchase Away from Happiness
On this episode of Sleeping with Celebrities, Eddie Pepitone talks about his ongoing quest for a purchase that will bring him happiness. He shares his experiences with searching for the perfect item to solve his problems and organize his l…
- You’ll Sleep Better Knowing Inspector Gamache is on the Case, Says Allison Raskin
Allison Raskin, co-host of the podcast Just Between Us and author, joins Sleeping with Celebrities to discuss Inspector Gamache. She also talks about maple taffy and the Quebec lunchtime experience known as the "trio."
- Halloween is Here. Let’s Rank Witches with Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays join the podcast “Sleeping with Celebrities.” They rank witches from various fictional works and films, in doing so, attempt to help listeners get to sleep.
- Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna Love Musical Theater and Its Regulations, and Tiki Bars
Zach Reino and Jessica McKenna, hosts of the podcast "Off Book," join John Moe to discuss their love for musical theater improvisation. They also talk about their experiences in television and their fondness for tiki bars.
- Amber Nash Takes You To Vermont. Well, a Catalog About Vermont, Anyway.
Amber Nash, host of "Rephrasing: An Archer Rewatch Podcast," talks about the Vermont Country Store Catalog. She explores the catalog's offerings, which present a unique view of Vermont life and gift ideas, and mentions store founder Vrest…
- Actor/Comedian Steve Agee Has Seen Meatballs Way More Times Than You Have
This episode features actor and comedian Steve Agee. He discusses the film "Meatballs," his acting experiences, and his role in "Peacemaker."
- A Very Gentle and Mellow Tour of D.C. Hardcore with Roman Mars
Roman Mars, host of 99% Invisible, explores the D.C. hardcore music scene. He also shares his perspective on a Taylor Swift song that has punk characteristics.
- Nathan Pyle, Strange Planets, Hour Long Blocks of Old Commercials, and Rescue Dogs
John Moe opens the episode discussing foster dog care. He then welcomes cartoonist Nathan Pyle, known for "Strange Planet" cartoons, who talks about his interest in old commercials, including those featuring Shaquille O'Neal, the Easy Bake…
- How To Stack Tacos and Burgers With J. Kenji López-Alt Until You Conk Out
J. Kenji López-Alt shares his knowledge of food, focusing on techniques for stacking ingredients in tacos and burgers. He provides practical advice on how to create meals that are both architecturally correct and flavorful, drawing from hi…
- Baron Vaughn’s Ken Burns Effect
Baron Vaughn joins Sleeping with Celebrities to discuss his appreciation for Ken Burns documentaries. He also shares his interest in the history of comedy.
- Ravi V. Patel’s Fitness Routine, Which Frankly Makes Us Tired Just Hearing About It
Ravi V. Patel, actor, writer, and director, shares his detailed nutrition and fitness routine. He also discusses balancing his career with family life and offers bedtime reading advice.
- Patrick McEnroe and Melissa Errico, Stars of, Respectively, Tennis and Broadway
This episode features guests Patrick McEnroe and Melissa Errico. They discuss various topics, including travel to locations such as Italy, Frankfurt, and Copenhagen, and also talk about tennis.
- Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick Gently Realign Your Chihuahua Perspectives
Kendahl Landreth and Jordan Myrick, hosts of the Happy Wife Happy Life podcast, appear on this episode. They discuss chihuahuas, including their rescue dog Angel, and address common misunderstandings about the breed. The episode also refer…
- Ana Marie Cox on the Architectural Styles of Texas Homes of the Seventies and Eighties
Ana Marie Cox, a podcast host and journalist, is interviewed about her experiences growing up in Texas. She describes the architectural styles, floor plans, and decor of homes from the seventies and eighties in Austin and Fort Worth.
- Listener Winter Burnett Tours Two Laundromats in Morris, IL
This episode features listener Winter Burnett, who tours and compares two laundromats in Morris, IL. She examines aspects like machine types, TV availability, and food options at each location.
- Demi Adejuyigbe’s Well-Developed Interest in Film Photography
Demi Adejuyigbe, a podcast host and writer, shares his passion for film photography, detailing his equipment and developing techniques. He delves into the artistic experience of using a limited number of shots in film photography compared…
- Meet Your Nocturnal Animal Friends with Janet Varney
Janet Varney talks about the nocturnal animals she encounters near her Los Angeles home. She describes interactions with creatures such as coyotes, possums, raccoons, and skunks.
- The Many, Many Cats That Have Belonged to Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s. Many Cats.
In this episode, Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's shares stories about the numerous cats she has owned. She describes the unique personalities and habits of each of her feline companions.