About this episode

Hannah Pilkes joins Andy Richter to discuss her career, new live show, and the importance of whimsy.

Comedian and actress Hannah Pilkes (Netflix's Leanne, HBO Max's Hacks) joins Andy Richter to discuss prioritizing whimsy, her experience as a child actress (and how a growth spurt threw a wrench in her plans), her new live show, “Skiing (That Time I Had a Mental Breakdown in LA),” and much more. Do you want to talk to Andy live on SiriusXM’s Conan O’Brien Radio? Tell us your favorite dinner party story (about anything!) or ask a question - leave a voicemail at 855-266-2604 or fill out our Google Form at BIT.LY/CALLANDYRICHTER.

People in this episode

Host: Andy Richter

Guest: Hannah Pilkes

Topics covered

• whimsy
• child acting
• live shows
• mental health
• comedy

Keywords

• Hannah Pilkes
• Andy Richter
• comedy
• child actress
• live show
• mental breakdown

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Netflix, HBO Max

Books & works: Hacks, Skiing (That Time I Had a Mental Breakdown in LA)

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