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Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz

Ike Barinholtz
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Buddy Cop Movies
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Saturday Night Live
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80s Movies
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The Wire
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Funny You Ask is a weekly comedy-trivia show hosted by Ike Barinholtz, who gathers his funniest friends to question their most random, odd, and “wait… why do you know that?” obsessions with the world. Soup? Sure, why not. The Mets? Duh. Roman Empire? You got it, Caesar. It’s part conversation, part pop quiz, and full of knowledge you didn’t know you needed—until now. The score doesn’t matter, the ... more

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On today's episode of Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz, we have the incredible and funny and wonderful Tim Heidecker! You may know him as the new creative director of InfoWars, On Cinema, Office Hours, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, Jordan P... more

On today's episode of Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz, we have the hilarious Chris Fleming! You may know Chris from his stand-up specials Live at the Palace and Hell; you might have seen him on the incredible show Widow's Bay, or maybe you've seen ... more

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On today's episode of Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz, we've got an icon folks. You may know him from Parks and Rec, Arrested Development, The French Dispatch, Night Shift, Barry, The Waterboy (and many other Adam Sandler films), or simply as The F... more

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On today's episode of Funny You Ask with Ike Barinholtz, we've got the hilariously funny and talented Rory Scovel! You may know Rory from his stand-up specials on Netflix and HBO Max, Babylon, Robby, and many other hilarious roles! Today, I find out ... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Fleming
Comedian and actor featured in Widow's Bay and the series Gayle
Episode: What Does Chris Fleming Know About the Industrial Revolution & Mammals?
Henry Winkler
Actor, author, director; discussed fly fishing, music, and career
Various including Happy Days cast and independent projects
Episode: What Does Henry Winkler Know About Henry Winkler?
Rory Scovel
Actor and comedian invited onto the show
Actor, comedian
Episode: What does Rory Scovel Know about Back to the Future, Golf, & Jazz?
Stavros Halkias
Stand-up comedian; guest on the episode
Episode: What Does Stavros Halkias Know About The Sopranos, The Ravens, and Ancient Greece?
John Cho
Beloved actor known for Star Trek and Harold & Kumar franchises
Actor
Episode: What Does John Cho Know About Korean Food & Actors He Likes?
Mark Duplass
Writer, director, producer and actor known for The League, The Morning Show, and other projects
Episode: What Does Mark Duplass Know About 90s Indie Films and Tennis?
Laci Mosley
Actor, comedian, and podcaster
Scam Goddess (guest on episode)
Episode: What Does Laci Mosley Know About Love, Money, and Theft?
D'Arcy Carden
Actress known for The Good Place, A League of Their Own, Five Star Weekend
Episode: What Does D'Arcy Carden Know About One Direction and Oakland A's?
Adam Scott
Actor known for Parks and Recreation, Severance, REM trivia aficionado
Actor (Parks and Rec, Severance)
Episode: What Does Adam Scott Know About 80s Movies and Politics?

Host

Ike Barinholtz
Host of the show, guides trivia segments, and drives rapid-fire conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 750 ratings
  • Fun podcast!!!

    Casual chats and quizzing funny people! This is an enjoyable podcast and Ike Barinholtz, who’s been funny since MADTV in the early 2000s is funny here and his guests bring the laughs too! Just listen to it already!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAC8382
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast

    Ike, you the man

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrCody1212
    United States2 months ago
  • Like, blah blah, like like

    Like how many times can like Ike say “like” in like 60mins? Really like annoying. Otherwise love the show

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jasonT0713
    United States2 months ago
  • Talk trivia

    I look so forward to every new episode of this podcast. It is reminiscent to me of 80’s/90’s talk radio hosts and guests.

    Audible
    5
    Kayte
    United States2 months ago
  • Good show

    The oldest US law enforcement agency is USPIS in 1775

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sgt Swanson
    United States2 months ago

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Guests consistently bring high-profile status and strong pop-culture knowledge, pairing well with fast-paced banter.
Listeners enjoy nostalgia-driven topics and broad topic diversity, with some episodes pushing into niche trivia.
Humor and energy are repeatedly highlighted as key strengths of the host and format.

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Apple Podcasts
#82
United States/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#79
Canada/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#44
Philippines/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#90
Israel/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#131
New Zealand/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#137
Mexico/Comedy

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What Does Chris Fleming Know About the Industrial Revolution & Mammals?
Q: What gland is referred to as the master gland?
The pituitary gland.
What Does Chris Fleming Know About the Industrial Revolution & Mammals?
Q: What invention allowed machines to run on heat?
The steam engine, developed earlier by Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen and made more efficient by James Watt with a separate condenser.
What Does Henry Winkler Know About Henry Winkler?
Q: Name the three countries with the most time zones on the modern map.
China, Russia, United States.
What Does Henry Winkler Know About Henry Winkler?
Q: Which Sandler film or Happy Madison production has Winkler appeared in?
The Waterboy, Click, Don't Mess With the Zozoan (typo in transcript), Henry Winkler, Cupboard and Bees, Here Comes the Boom.
What Does Stavros Halkias Know About The Sopranos, The Ravens, and Ancient Greece?
Q: Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
United States, United Kingdom, France, United Kingdom, and Russia/China (the assistant's note: correct list is United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China).

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What is Funny You Ask about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, comedy-infused trivia show where Ike Barinholtz riffs with celebrity guests on an eclectic mix of pop culture, sports, music, cinema, and nostalgia. Episodes typically blend rapid-fire quizzes, personal anecdotes, and banter that leans into shared fandoms, with guests ranging from actors and comedians to athletes. The format balances game-like stumps and conversational storytelling, often punctuated by sponsor reads and prize moments. A standout is Ike's quick-witted banter and the host's willingness to chase tangents, making energy and humor as central as trivia knowledge. It's likely to appeal to listeners who love inside-jokes, retro references, and entertainment industry anecdotes, delivered in an approachable, high-spirit... more

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1. Chris Fleming
2. Henry Winkler
3. Rory Scovel
4. Stavros Halkias
5. John Cho
6. Mark Duplass
7. Laci Mosley
8. D'Arcy Carden

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