Don't Ask Tig

Don’t Ask Tig is taking a brief pause this month, but will be back with all-new episodes on Wednesday, June 7. Meanwhile, here is an encore presentation of Tig's Webby award-winning conversation with therapist and relationship expert Esther Perel. Tig and Esther give advice to a woman bothered by all the hot dreams she keeps having about her boyfriend’s best friend, and a listener who no longer feels attracted to his girlfriend because her body has changed. This episode is sponsored by Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free) and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. This episode was originally broadcast on July 14, 2021

Don’t Ask Tig is taking a little spring vacation this month, but we’ll be back in a few weeks with all new episodes starting Wednesday, June 7. Here is an encore presentation of an all-time favorite episode — Tig's conversation with music icon Cyndi Lauper, the voice behind timeless songs like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and ​​“Time After Time.” Tig and Cyndi give advice to a lonely mom whose teenage daughter just wants to have fun hanging out at her wealthy boyfriend's house, and a daughter who finally confesses that she lost her mother’s diamond ring years ago, but has never told anyone. This episode is sponsored by Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Hooray! This is Don’t Ask Tig’s milestone 100th episode, and Tig’s guest is her very good friend, Oscar-winning actor Allison Janney, star of “I, Tonya,” “Mom,” “The West Wing” and so much more. Allison and Tig can’t help laughing over the viral story of how Allison broke Tig’s ribs on a party bus, and Allison shares how she was injured in a celebrity dodgeball game involving Harry Styles and Michelle Obama. Tig and Allison give advice to a listener whose dog controls her, a mom whose tone deaf daughter wants to be a singer and a fan who hates being called a flirt when he’s just trying to make friends. And remember that Don’t Ask Tig is on break in May, but will be back with all-new episodes on June 7. Mark your calendars! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Greenlight (go to greenlight.com/inclined to get $10 when you join with promo code INCLINED), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. 

Get your tickets now for Don’t Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. This Don’t Ask Tig episode is a first — the first time a guest returns and it’s none other than actor, comedian, Stephanie Allynne — Tig’s wife! Stephanie and Tig share hilarious moments from their visits to Tig’s hometown in Mississippi — all centered around a cemetery. The couple gives advice to a listener who wonders if a person can have too many cats, help a woman pick out a hairstyle to change her life and give a fan some zinger retorts to people who mistake her partner for a man.   This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rakuten (go to rakuten.com to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. 

Get your tickets now for Don’t Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. Actor, director, and writer Amber Tamblyn is Tig’s guest this week. You know her from her role as Tibby in “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and Joan in “Joan of Arcadia.”  Amber explains how Bravo’s Real Housewives empowers women and why writing poetry helps teens. Tig and Amber counsel a listener who thinks God’s voice sounds like Tig’s and help a woman tell the difference between following her gut and becoming a “Karen.”  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Get your tickets now for Don’t Ask Tig Live with Marc Maron streaming on April 24th. Go to http://dontasktig.org/live now for details about this one-time event. Many know and love comedian/actor Maz Jobrani as a regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” and from his role in CBS’s “Superior Donuts,” as well as numerous streaming stand-ups. Maz and Tig talk about his uncensored comedy tour to the Middle East, and they discuss whether Hollywood has improved its act when it comes to portraying stereotypes. Maz and Tig advise a listener on how best to surprise her husband with the news they’re pregnant, a teacher whose student accidentally damaged a 6-thousand dollar painting during a field trip and a 21-year-old jealous of a classmate’s achievements. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

This week, Tig welcomes Billy Crudup, her co-star from the new season of “The Morning Show” on Apple TV. The award-winning actor is also known for starring in the movies “Mission: Impossible III,” “Spotlight,” and “Almost Famous” with an unforgettable portrayal of the fictional rock star and self-proclaimed “golden god“ Russell Hammond. Billy and Tig find surprising connections between their fathers and their Southern ties. They offer acting tips to a student preparing for a school play and help settle a listener’s conflict with roommates that involves porta potties, pizza and vegans. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy) and Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Actor and comedian Michaela Watkins stars in the upcoming Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things.” She’s the lead actor in the Golden Globe-nominated Hulu dramedy “Casual,” and co-starred with Tig in the indie film “In A World.” Michaela and Tig share a laugh over antics from their early careers, including Tig’s 90-point turns while parallel parking. Together they advise a wannabe matchmaker trying to set up two friends, give advice on toe hygiene and discuss being in superhero movies. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Tig’s guest is her co-star on “Star Trek: Discovery”: actor and singer Anthony Rapp. Anthony is known for his performance in the classic comedy “Dazed & Confused” and originating the role of Mark Cohen in the award-winning rock opera, “Rent.” Tig and Anthony swap stories about preparing to become parents and offer fun suggestions to a mom trying to come up with ideas for her kid’s birthday party goody bags. They also advise a listener about how to use comedy to come out of the closet and help a fan embrace her inner “crazy cat lady.” This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Rebecca Corry is a comedian and actor who’s been on shows like “Will & Grace,” “Two Broke Girls,” and films like “Big Fat Liar” alongside Paul Giamatti. Rebecca tells Tig why she is devoted to pit bulls and her TikTok habits. The longtime friends help a family inject sportsmanship into their cutthroat game night competitions and discuss why a llama quilt might be an issue in a woman’s new relationship. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Actor and comedian Kaitlin Olson, who has starred as “Sweet Dee” on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for 15 seasons and counting, joins Tig to discuss the key to a long happy marriage. Also, hear why Kaitlin and Tig suggest a listener and her partner wear matching sailor suits, why a mom should let her pre-teen son get his ears pierced and what to do about a husband who forgets to turn off the stove. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Tig’s guests are comedians and identical twins, the Sklar Brothers, who host the podcasts ‘View from the Cheap Seats,’ and ‘Dumb People Town.’ Jason and Randy Sklar are the perfect guests to answer a listener's question about how to help her young twins grow up to be individual and independent. Along with Tig, they advise a wife whose husband hates her cooking -- but likes his own, and help a listener wracked with guilt because she secretly naps with her dog on the bed when her husband is out. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Lake Bell, director, producer and actress who stars in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” and Disney Plus’ “What If…?”  is also someone Tig regularly asks for personal advice. Together they help a listener who sees too much of her neighbors’ sex lives because they don’t have window shades. Lake explains her studies about what a person’s voice reveals about their personality, and she and Tig advise a woman on how to get a man she likes at work to ask her out. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Actor Wilson Cruz, best known for his groundbreaking role on the 90’s TV series “My So-Called Life,” currently stars in “Star Trek: Discovery” alongside Tig. The co-stars share some favorite memories of off-set fun with fellow cast members, and Wilson talks about his approach to auditions that helps him stand out.  Then, Tig and Wilson help a listener decide whether to revive or jettison an old friendship and advise a bisexual man about when to come out.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

Tig’s guest, Chelsea Peretti, is an actor, comedian, writer and star of the hit TV show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” Chelsea and Tig talk about the ups and downs of standup comedy. They help a listener with a secret coffee addiction and give hilarious advice to a woman complaining about all her friends having babies. Then, hear why Chelsea thinks Tig should wear bells and tap shoes around the house and about Tig’s own guilty food pleasure. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn about the entire line of Lexus electrified vehicles), Indeed (go to indeed.com/TIG to start hiring now), and Psych Hub (listen to their new podcast, Coming Back Better, wherever you get your podcasts). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

To kick off the new year, Don't Ask Tig is revisiting favorite episodes from seasons past. Here is an encore presentation of Tig's conversation with actor Sean Hayes — best known for his role as Jack in Will and Grace. Tig and Sean don't see eye to eye on whether a big wedding worth it, or if you should you get a college degree. Plus: Tig needs your help with a problem of her own. Tig returns with all new episodes on February 1. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today) and Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn more about the entire line of electrified Lexus vehicles). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

To kick off the new year, Don't Ask Tig is revisiting favorite episodes from seasons past. Here is an encore presentation of Tig's conversation with actor Sarah Paulson, who starred in the FX series American Horror Story, Netflix’s Ratched, and films like Ocean’s Eight and 12 Years a Slave. Tig and Sarah give advice on what to do if a friend gives you terrible tasting cookies and when you should correct someone's grammar in public. Together they auction off a fittingly judicial prize. Tig returns with all new episodes on February 1. This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money (go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), FightCamp (go to FightCamp.com/tig to sign up and receive your free gifts with purchase), Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q (go to sho.com/the-l-word-generation-q to check out the new season), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the app for free), and Lexus (go to lexus.com/electrified to learn more about the entire line of electrified Lexus vehicles). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact. This episode originally aired January 27, 2021.

US soccer legend Abby Wambach and Tig realize how much they have in common, including zombies and the Indigo Girls. Abby talks about growing up as the trouble-maker in her Catholic family and how she’s learned to be a great step-parent. Tig and Abby also advise a listener on how to negotiate for a raise and help a mom who wishes her daughter would take up soccer instead of mixing with mean girls on the gymnastics team.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (Go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Shopify (go to Shopify.com/tig to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today), FightCamp (go to FightCamp.com/tig to sign up and receive your free gifts with purchase), and Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q (go to sho.com/the-l-word-generation-q to check out the new season). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

This week’s guest, Paul Scheer, is an actor and comedian, known for his roles in Showtime’s ‘Black Monday,’ HBO's 'Veep,' and FX's ‘The League.’ He also hosts the popular movie discussion podcast “Unspooled.” Paul shares with Tig the hilarious reason why she was one of his favorite guests on his other movie podcast, “How Did This Get Made?”, and they trade stories about how to navigate working professionally with a spouse. Together they give suggestions about letting children sleep in their parents’ bed, advise a woman who wants to cut her ex off from her Netflix account and discuss if and when to attend the wedding of a partner who dumped you. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (Go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Shopify (go to Shopify.com/tig to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today), FightCamp (go to FightCamp.com/tig to sign up and receive your free gifts with purchase), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the Zocdoc app for free), and Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q (go to sho.com/the-l-word-generation-q to check out the new season). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.

You’ve heard the voice of actor/comedian James Adomian on many, many animated shows like Bob’s Burgers and BoJack Horseman. He’s known for his hilarious impersonations of Bernie Sanders, George W. Bush, and as a frequent performer on Jimmy Kimmel Live. James shows off a few favorite impersonations and speculates about Batman’s personal dilemma and politics. He and Tig help a listener who’s been asked to write an endorsement for a friend’s book he hates and give a therapist fashion tips for office attire. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp (go to Betterhelp.com/TIG for 10% off the first month of online therapy), Rocket Money (Go to RocketMoney.com/tig and start canceling unwanted subscriptions today), Shopify (go to Shopify.com/tig to sign up for a free trial and start selling online today), FightCamp (go to FightCamp.com/tig to sign up and receive your free gifts with purchase), Zocdoc (go to Zocdoc.com/TIG to download the Zocdoc app for free), and Showtime’s The L Word: Generation Q (go to sho.com/the-l-word-generation-q to check out the new season). Need advice? Submit your question for Tig at dontasktig.org/contact.