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This podcast features Wayne Brady and Jonathan Mangal interviewing Aisha Tyler. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, starting with Aisha's surprising typing speed (140 wpm) and moving into humorous anecdotes about being mistaken for other celebrities. They create a theme song for her and delve into a discussion about fried chicken, comparing different cultural styles with humorous historical inaccuracies. Aisha's career is discussed, focusing on her time on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and the challenges of long taping sessions. The conversation shifts to her directing career and her new organic cocktail company, Philosophy, with a description of her margarita recipe. The hosts and Aisha discuss the difficulties of maintaining privacy in the public eye, sharing personal anecdotes about relationships and dating. A game ensues where they name celebrities they would "peg," leading to funny responses. They share their worst dating stories, followed by a story about a "nuclear fart" incident highlighting unspoken social rules. Aisha recounts humorous encounters with Little Wayne, discussing the contrast between public and private personas. A "what if?" game with listener-submitted scenarios provides further improvisational comedy. Finally, Aisha discusses her current projects, including Criminal Minds, a new film, and her role in the Harley Quinn series.

Outlines

00:00:38

Introduction & Aisha's Hidden Talents & Early Career

Introduction of the hosts and guest, Aisha Tyler, revealing her impressive typing speed and setting the stage for a humorous and wide-ranging conversation.

00:02:59

Celebrity Encounters & Fried Chicken Culture Clash

Anecdotes about being mistaken for other celebrities, followed by a humorous discussion about fried chicken styles across cultures, including a lighthearted, slightly inaccurate history of Korean fried chicken.

00:10:51

"Whose Line Is It Anyway?", Directing, & Philosophy Cocktails

Discussion of Aisha's career on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", the challenges of improv, and her transition into directing and entrepreneurship with her organic cocktail brand, Philosophy.

00:25:37

Privacy, Relationships, & Dating Disasters

A conversation about the challenges of maintaining privacy as a celebrity, focusing on relationships and dating, with shared anecdotes about awkward and funny dating experiences.

00:30:48

The "Pegging" Game & Celebrity Persona

A humorous game involving celebrity pairings, followed by a discussion about the contrast between public and private personas of celebrities, with anecdotes about Little Wayne and other celebrities.

00:43:26

The Nuclear Fart Incident & Social Compact

A story about a deliberately loud fart in a social situation, highlighting the unspoken social rules around flatulence and the consequences of breaking them.

00:51:10

"What If?" Game & Current Projects

A listener-submitted "what if?" game showcasing improvisational skills, followed by a discussion of Aisha's current projects, including Criminal Minds, a new film, and her role in the Harley Quinn series.

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Q&A

• What is the most surprising thing about Aisha Tyler that most people don't know?

  Aisha can type 140 words per minute.

• What is Aisha Tyler's new business venture?

  Aisha has launched Philosophy, a company producing organic ready-to-drink cocktails.

• What are some of the challenges of maintaining privacy in the public eye, especially regarding relationships?

  Publicly discussing relationships invites constant media scrutiny and speculation.

• What are Aisha Tyler's current projects?

  Aisha is working on Criminal Minds, directing a film, and voicing Lena Luthor in the Harley Quinn series.

• What is the significance of the "what if?" game segment in the podcast?

  The game showcases the hosts' improvisational skills and provides a fun way to engage with listeners.

• What is one of the funniest dating stories Aisha can share?

  Aisha recounts vomiting in a date's car after consuming too much wine cooler.

• What are the unspoken rules of social etiquette surrounding flatulence?

  Generally, people ignore or subtly deflect attention from accidental farts; deliberately loud farts are a breach of etiquette.

• How do celebrities manage the difference between their public persona and their private lives?

  Many celebrities maintain a significant difference between their public image and their private selves.

Show Notes