Hanging with Doctor Z

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog drops by the pad to ruthlessly roast the comedy pecking order. From vicious puppet punchlines to primate pride, we're diving into what happens when two massive showbiz egos collide. Grab a hot cup of talk and take cover. The good Dr. tries to maintain his trademark groovitude while dodging relentless cigar-chomping jabs, leaving Rusty Steele caught right in the blast zone. It's loud, it's messy, and it's very now. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog is a legendary puppet comedian best known for his iconic appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. 00:00 Show Open 00:42 Rusty Steele’s Wellness Check & Monologue 03:30 Fuxley Inn… It's Shelter! 04:02 Not a Joke! Dr. Z “Hot Rod” Shirts now available! (And Mugs! Mugs! Mugs!) 05:00 He poops because he loves… Triumph the Insult Comic Dog 12:56 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #triumph #conanobrien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Matt Braunger sits down with the guys to vent about dealing with the absolute worst people on earth. From terrible public encounters to the gritty realities of stand-up, this chat explores the mind of a brilliantly frustrated comic. You like stories about bizarre social dynamics and industry absurdities? We got ‘em!!! Dr. Z pries the truth loose with a heavy dose of seventies swagger, while Rusty Steele keeps the musical vibes perfectly chilled for a criminally entertaining dish. Matt Braunger is a stand-up comedian and actor best known for his hilarious comedy specials and his tenure on MADtv. 00:00 Show Open 00:42 Rusty Steele’s Wellness Check & Monologue 02:51 Book learnin'… with Fuxley Hologram technology! 04:18 Not a Joke! Dr. Z “Hot Rod” Shirts now available! (And Mugs! Mugs! Mugs!) 05:08 Please welcome… Matt Braunger! 14:00 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits 14:24 The Gamut of Human/Ape Emotions  #doctorz #mattbraunger #peteholmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Svengoolie joins the guys to swap war stories about the golden age of late-night horror hosting. From classic Universal monsters to throwing rubber chickens, it’s a deep dive into the bizarre intersection of comedy and camp. Pour yourself a tall glass of the macabre as two costumed television titans trade showbiz secrets. The Dr. brings his undeniable groovitude to the sofa, and Rusty Steele tickles the ivories for a delightfully spooky afternoon. Svengoolie is a legendary television host best known for presenting classic horror and sci-fi films to a dedicated cult following on MeTV. 00:00 Show Open 00:47 Rusty Steele’s Wellness Check & Monologue 03:33 Fly the Groovy Skies with Fuxley! 04:09 Not a Joke! Dr. Z “Hot Rod” Shirts now available! (And Mugs! Mugs! Mugs!) 05:03 And now… A Broadcasting Legend - Svengoolie! 13:18 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #svengoolie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Jason Alexander stops by to reveal the brutal realities of sitcom fame and the hidden secrets of self-defense. From contentious Hollywood lunches to mastering martial arts, we're exploring the unexpected talents of a comedy legend. What does George Costanza have in common with Jeet Kune Do? The Dr. breaks it all down with his signature style, while Rusty Steele sets the mood. It's a heavy, hilarious trip through the wild jungle of Hollywood. Jason Alexander is an Emmy-winning actor and comedian best known for playing the iconic George Costanza on Seinfeld. 00:00 Show Open 00:39 Rusty Steel and the Steel Wheels and… Claudine? 03:22 B & A Playhouse Theater - the only names in Entertainment 04:09 Please welcome Jason Alexander! 09:59 It’s time for Rusty’s Riddles! 12:07 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits 12:40 Not a Joke! Dr. Z “Hot Rod” Shirts now available! (And Mugs! Mugs! Mugs!) #jasonalexander #seinfeld #williamshatner #doctorz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Howie Mandel hangs out to explore the incredibly fine line between comedy genius and absolute madness. From old stand-up survival tales to judging modern talent, this one tracks the evolution of a relentlessly busy entertainer. The freak meter is reading high today. Dr. Z and Howie gang up on Rusty Steele for his terrible jokes, serving up a masterclass in bananas banter. You want weird riddles and unvarnished showbiz truths? It’s right here. Howie Mandel is a comedian and television personality best known as a long-running judge on America's Got Talent and the creator of Bobby's World. 00:00 Show Open 00:39 The story of the New Set & Monologue 02:22  Zbloft Motors. Hey, it's a car. 02:59 A television legend… Howard Mandrel 09:39 It’s time for Rusty’s Riddles! 11:28 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #howiemandeldoesstuff #johnnycarson #dealornodeal #americasgottalent #doctorz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Laraine Newman visits the pad to dish on the wild, unvarnished early days of late-night sketch comedy. From breaking industry boundaries to surviving backstage chaos, we're uncovering the history of an alternative comedy boom. The good Doctor dispenses some much-needed showbiz therapy with a heavy pour of kitsch. Expect a few jaw-dropping anecdotes as Laraine breaks it all down to the groovy sounds of Rusty Steele. It’s here. It’s now. It’s very now. Laraine Newman is a legendary comedian and voice actor best known as an original "Not Ready for Prime Time Player" on Saturday Night Live. 00:00 Show Open 00:41 Wellness check on Rusty 01:23 Monologue 02:30 Fuxley Products for the Kids! 03:34 And now America’s Best Friend… Laraine Newman! 12:16 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #larainenewman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hanging with Dr. Z, Kevin Pollak joins the guys to break down the art of the perfect impression and the delicate egos of actors. From capturing famous voices to working with notorious directors, this is a front-row seat to the mechanics of a true character actor. Things get surprisingly tense when the Dr. completely forgets the names of Kevin's streaming shows! Rusty Steele desperately tries to keep the peace during this fiery, incredibly groovy gabfest. Grab a hot cup of talk for this one. Kevin Pollak is a prolific actor and comedian best known for his memorable roles in The Usual Suspects and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. 00:00 We're Back 00:39 Show Open 01:12 Monologue 03:19 Another Fine Fuxley Product… 04:09 Please welcome… Kevin Pollak 11:57 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #kevinpollak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Val Kilmer references ahoy!! The wild and wonderful Will Forte brings his manly ‘stache and mirthful stash to the good Dr’s office. Is anyone safe??? Now YOU can have a papercraft simalcrum of this 70's era doo-dad in your own "pad." All you need is a color printer, scissors and a sense of adventure! Get the PDF at https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/doctor... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #willforte Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hilarious Andy Richter joins Dr. Z for a hearty heapin’ helpin’ of hilari-tee! Solid talk with real dudes and some hard truth about cruise ship toilets. Namaste! With The Sensational Rusty Steele and new Fuxley Products! Now YOU can have a papercraft simalcrum of this 70's era doo-dad in your own "pad." All you need is a color printer, scissors and a sense of adventure! Get the PDF at https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/doctor... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #andyrichter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Tim Meadows breaks it all down. What did his SNL tenure have in common with his marriage? The Dr pries the truth loose with his trademark groovitude. It’s here. It’s now. It’s very now. Hang out with show biz legend Dr. Z as he recounts his fabulous career in a name-dropping chat fest with his Hollywood pals. From The Rat Pack to The Ramones, Jerry Lewis to Jay Z, Billy Barty to Billie Ellish, the Dr knows them all and isn’t shy about spilling tea. Created by Dana Gould, Robert Cohen & Pete Aronson, "Hanging with Doctor Z" is the Darwinian Comedy you didn’t know you needed, until now! For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #timmeadows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Jeff Garlin swings by the Doc’s pad for a far out groovefest that’s heavy on the gab while never scrimping on the “Oh, yeah…”  Music by Rusty Steele and the Steel Wheels. Laughs by YOU. 00:00 Show Open 00:51 Rusty Steel and the Steel Wheels and… Claudine? 01:47 Monologue 03:07 Another fine Fuxley's product! 04:14 America's Next Door Neighbor… Jeff Garlin! 09:29 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #jeffgarlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the audible half of Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette! Do you believe in magic? You will after this episode! With a visit from the mystic seer, General Carnassus! Also, Rusty Steele and the Steel Wheels! Brought to you by Funnicelloil! 00:00 Show Open 00:54 Wellness Check for Rusty 02:11 Monologue 03:11 Funnicelloil – Another fine Fuxley's product! 03:49 General Carnassus the Magnificent! 07:39 Please Welcome… Penn Jillette! 11:51 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #pennjillette #pennandteller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful and brilliant Weird Al Yankovic joins Dr. Z and Rusty for… Is it a love in? A laugh fest? Everyone’s happy, but it ends in tears anyway. All new! Don’t miss it! 00:00 Show Open 00:57 Wellness Check for Rusty 02:03 Monologue 03:27 Another fine Fuxley's product 04:38 Please welcome Weird Al Yankovic! 06:53 Time for Rusty's Riddles? 08:18 More with Weird Al! 10:49 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #weirdalyankovic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 2 of Hanging With Dr. Z wraps in an explosive finale with very special guest David Koechner (Anchor Man, The Office, Del Monte and Flip Flop). Join Dave, Dr. Z and Rusty Steele as they break through the hilarity barrier and achieve the event horizon of laughs! No, really. 00:00 Show Open 00:46 Wellness check on Rusty 01:50 Monologue 02:56 Another fine production from Fuxley! 04:11 Please welcome… David Koechner 09:22 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #davidkoechner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian extraordinaire Patton Oswalt has his turn in the good doctor’s hot seat. In the word’s of the great Jerry Lewis, “It’s got the laughs, the love and the hugs. It’s a thing!” Read the Playboy Interview with Doctor Z! https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/playbo... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #pattonoswalt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor and improv virtuoso Gary Anthony Williams (Boston Legal, Who’s Line Is it Anyway?) lights the fuse on today’s keg of Dr. Z grade entertainment dynamite! Like sitting next to Jackie Gleason after a cabbage dinner, there’s no way to escape the blast zone. With Rusty Steele and the Steel Wheels!   00:00 Show Open 00:49 Wellness check on Rusty 01:31 Monologue 02:26 Another fine Fuxley's product! 03:13 No Travels with Rusty. 04:10 Please welcome… Gary Anthony Williams 10:17 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #garyanthonywilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hilarious and charming Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite) Joins Dr. Z and Rusty for a rollicking conversation about comedy, Las Vegas and things to watch out for when you’re in love with a clown. Also, oven mitts! 00:00 Show Open 00:42 Rusty Welfare Check 01:23 Monologue 02:42 Another Fine Fuxley Product 03:44 Welcome to the show… Maria Bamford! 09:39 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #mariabamford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, actor Steven Weber talks about seeing Martin Landau buy a tie at Ralphs supermarket... and it’s all true! Hang out with show biz legend Dr. Z as he recounts his fabulous career in a name-dropping chat fest with his Hollywood pals. From The Rat Pack to The Ramones, Jerry Lewis to Jay Z, Billy Barty to Billie Ellish, the Dr knows them all and isn’t shy about spilling tea. Created by Dana Gould, Robert Cohen & Pete Aronson, "Hanging with Doctor Z" is the Darwinian Comedy you didn’t know you needed, until now! For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Foley (News Radio, Kids In The Hall) joins Dr Z and Rusty in a silly yet sensuous Season 2 kick off. Fasten your hilarity harness! 00:00 Show Open 00:32 Rusty Welfare Check 01:30 Monologue 02:52 Another Fine Fuxley Product 03:33 Dave Foley is here!09:33 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Criminal Minds star Paget Brewster joins the Dr. for a criminally entertaining dish on all things true crime and more. Also, Rusty Steele, Fuxley Products and make-up tips!!! * *** There are no make-up tips.  Read the Playboy Interview with Doctor Z! https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/playbo... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #pagetbrewster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great Janet Varney (You’re The Worst, Kora. Stan Against Evil), joins the Dr for a gossipy gabfest of sizzlin’ showbizery! Who will survive?? (HINT: Not Suzanne Pleshette!) Get to know our band leader Rusty Steel at https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/meet-r... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #janetvarney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Funnyman Dana Gould visits the good Dr. Z for our season finale. Be prepared to turn your head and… laugh! Now YOU can have a papercraft simalcrum of this 70's era doo-dad in your own "pad." All you need is a color printer, scissors and a sense of adventure! Get the PDF at https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/doctor... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #danagould Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star of stage screen and song, Hank Azaria (The Simpsons, Brockmeier) joins Dr. Z for a heapin’ helpin’ of hilari-tee. Join us, won’t you? With Rusty Steele and The Steel Wheels! 00:00 Show Open 00:40 Wellness Check for Rusty 01:23 Monologue 03:00 Another fine Fuxley's product 03:30 And now the life-affirming Hank Azaria! 9:59 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #hankazaria Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian Ron Funches (Bob's Burgers, The Great North) joins Dr. Z for a grin-filled gabfest that's groaning with groovy! Also, Rusty's new bride! Brought to you by Ava Gardner's Frank Hole. 00:00 Show Open 00:43 Rusty's New Bride 01:45 Monologue 03:35 Ava Gardner's Frank Hole 04:12 Now entering the ring… Ron Funnnnches! 09:31 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #ronfunches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian and director Bobcat Goldthwait shares a hot cup of talk with the good Dr. Z You like stories about Charles Manson, Elvis’ chimp and Don Rickles sitting in a puddle? We got ‘em!!! Get to know our band leader Rusty Steel at https://hangingwithdoctorz.com/meet-r... For more Hanging with Doctor Z, visit https://hangingwithdoctorz.com #bobcatgoldthwait Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warning! The freak meter’s in the red as comedian / director Bobcat Goldthwait swings by the studio for a scintillating seminar of the silly and sensuous. Want the DL on the inner workings of “the Bigfoot community?” Set your GPS for Destination Z, with Rusty Steele and The Steel Wheels! 00:00 Show Open 00:39 Wellness check on Rusty 01:32 Monologue 03:35 When in Hollywood visit… 04:28 Please welcome… Bobcat Goldthwait 11:15 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #bobcatgoldthwait Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back from hiatus with him big n’ brassy all-new episode starring the talented and enchanting Hannah Einbinder from Hacks! Also a return visit from General Carnassus mystic seer from the east! 00:00 Show Open 00:40 Monologue 02:48 Another fine Fuxley's product! 03:16 General Carnassus the Magnificent! 05:50 Please Welcome… Hannah Einbinder! 12:01 Take Us Out Rusty! | End Credits #hannaheinbinder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hanging with Dr. Z is inspired by the iconic Dr. Zaius from the 1968 film Planet of the Apes, reimagined as a cultured, old‑Hollywood talk‑show host with a sharp wit and an uncanny grasp of modern pop culture. While rooted in classic science‑fiction lore, Dr. Z exists as a standalone comedic character—an aging Hollywood insider offering commentary, interviews, and musical interludes from an alternate entertainment universe.  His worldview reflects themes of power, nostalgia, cultural decay, and celebrity myth‑making, all delivered with warmth, irony, and theatrics. "Hanging with Doctor Z" - Darwinian Comedy for today’s monkey business, reviving the spirit of classic late‑night television through the lens of one of pop culture’s most unexpected hosts. Ready for more spilled tea and Hollywood legends? Hit subscribe and join the chat fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices