I just read @andyrichter.co's wonderful Elf Unwrapped, co-written with @aaronkaro.bsky.social, publishing in November. It's a celebration of Elf (2003), a very interesting making-of, and just a hugely entertaining story.

Wednesday on the Andy Richter Call In Show, the Righteous Gemstones’ @timbaltz.bsky.social joins me for an ALL WILD CARDS show! Got a story? We’ll field all calls! Dial 855 266-2604 and leave a voicemail, or fill out the form in my social media bios, and we may put you on the show

Aparna Nancherla joined the Andy Richter Call-In Show to talk OFFICE DRAMA stories… amidst technical difficulties. Listen in the Three Questions with Andy Richter podcast feed or in the SiriusXM app. Wanna join a future episode? Leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out Google Form in bio.

This should be a lightbulb moment for Democrats: You are free to run on this platform because Republicans are going to accuse you of it whether you do or not!

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w ago

Trump: "The Democrats are gonna terminate the filibuster as soon as they have a chance and then they're gonna approve DC and Puerto Rico as states. They get 4 more senators, 12 more congressmen, like 40 electoral votes ... you don't want to see me cry."

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Now that’s how you sing an anthem

We’re watching Kindergarten Cop and it occurs to me that the only explanation as to why the concept that an undercover cop who is Arnold Schwarzenegger could be believable as a kindergarten teacher is cocaine

My dad inherited a recipe for a miraculous growth-inducing plant potion from one of his old French aunts, and it really does work. Try it (and has anyone heard of some similar concoction?)!

Having a zillion designers at the beginning of the new season of Project Runway and then eliminating a bunch of them in the first two episodes is terrible producing. I know you all have been on pins and needles waiting for my fashion reality tv pronouncements

I gave my daughter cereal and a yogurt for dinner because fuck it

On the next Andy Richter Call-In Show, we’re talking OFFICE DRAMA stories! I want to hear about your weird coworker, the office fling. I’ll be joined by Aparna Nancherla. Leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 with your story, or fill out the Google form in my bio. As always, wild-cards are welcome!

R. Kelly asks President Donald Trump to commute 30-year sentence for sex abuse of minors www.chicagotribune.com/2026/07/14/r...

R. Kelly asks President Donald Trump to commute 30-year sentence for sex abuse of minors

Imprisoned Chicago R&B superstar R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence for an array of sexual misconduct convictions.

chicagotribune.com

What’s your weirdest road trip story? On this week’s Andy Richter Call-In Show, Jon Lovett and I want to hear your best or worst road trip story, and we just might have you on the air. Leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out the Google Form in my bio.

Lamentation (flipped, detail), by Gerard David, 1515-23, 📸 by Roberto Schmidt

What’s your favorite road trip story? On the next Andy Richter Call-In Show, Jon Lovett @jonlovett.bsky.social & I want to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of life on the road, and we might have you on the air. Leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out the Google Form in my social bio.

I’ve tried to impress upon these two the importance of this game

time to post my absolutely favorite meme

What does that doorbell-y chime that occasionally sounds during World Cup games signify? I want to explain it to my dog so she’ll stop barking for a full minute every fucking time

Good Prime Day Deal on the new Ring Female Reproductive System cam

The FIFA World Cup trophy is the most gruesome trophy in sports. I can’t not see it as a sphere that has been ripped from a human body with gore hanging from it. Eye or testicle, depending on the angle

The very funny Blair Socci joined me on the Andy Richter Call-In Show to discuss your DATING APP STORIES! Listen now in my podcast feed or in SiriusXM app! We’re live again today talking I SHOULDN’T HAVE EATEN THAT w Mike Mitchell at 4pm Eastern/1pm Pacific - join the conversation at 855-266-2604

On the next Andy Richter Call-In Show… “I Shouldn’t Have Eaten That” Stories with the very funny Mike Mitchell. We wanna hear it - leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out the Google Form in my bio. Listen live this Wednesday at 4pm Eastern/1pm Pacific on SiriusXM Conan O’Brien Radio.

This week on the Andy Richter Call-In Show… “I Shouldn’t Have Eaten That” Stories with fast food expert Mike Mitchell. What’s your worst food story? Ate too much at Disneyland? Terrible gas-station dinner? We wanna hear it - leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out the Google Form in my bio

#SpotTheScammer @andyrichhter.bsky.social - Impersonating @andyrichter.co. Following and replying to people for engagement.

Announcing “Elf Unwrapped: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Christmas Classic!” Cover reveal over at People.com. I wrote it with @aaronkaro.bsky.social for @harpercollins.bsky.social /Dey Street/ Wm Morrow, and it drops Nov 3, just in time to stuff every stocking! Pre-order: lnk.to/ElfUnwrapped

Current* conditions near Kewaunee, WI:

We’re talking WEIRD SMALL TOWN STORIES on the Andy Richter Call-In Show this week, so here’s a photo from my days running a small town music store. Guy Branum and I want to hear your tales - leave us a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out the Google Form in my bio.

Saw an Equinox gym plastered with the slogan “Question everything but yourself.” Cute, except that’s EXACTLY WHY EVERYTHING IS COMPLETELY FUCKED