Do You Need A Ride? Creators & Guests

Chris Fairbanks is a stand-up comedian, actor, and artist known for his unique blend of observational humor and absurdist comedy. Born in Missoula, Montana, Fairbanks has performed at numerous comedy festivals and on television shows, including "Conan" and "Last Comic Standing." His comedy often incorporates his experiences and quirky perspectives, delivered with a distinct and engaging style. Fairbanks has also co-hosted the popular podcast "Do You Need A Ride?" alongside comedian Karen Kilgariff, where they share humorous and candid conversations while driving around Los Angeles. In addition to his stand-up career, Fairbanks is a talented illustrator, frequently showcasing his artistic skills on social media. His creativity and offbeat humor have earned him a loyal following in the comedy world.

Karen Kilgariff is an American writer, comedian, singer, author, actor, television producer, and podcast host known for her work on the podcast My Favorite Murder and the Glasgow-set situation comedy The Book Group. Karen Kilgariff also wrote the book "Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered." She has found huge success with her Podcast My Favorite Murder and continues to make waves in the podcasting space.

Jared Goldstein is a comedian.

Professional mess and professional comedian.

Bridger Winegar is known for being a writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and as the host of the "I Said No Gifts!" podcast

An American actor, writer, producer, and comedian best known for his appearances on Love You, Mean It with Whitney Cummings, Chelsea Lately, and Guy Code. Host of "Your 2 Dads".

Liza Treyger is a stand-up comedian who has her own comedy central half hour and album, Glittercheese and appeared on The Late Night Show.

Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian, and YouTuber. She's been a digital correspondent for MTV, Fusion, Comedy Central, Crooked Media, and more.

Ashley Ray is a comedian and writer.

Shane Mauss is a comedian and host of the Here We Are Podcast, where he interviews scientists and academics from across the country.

Tig Notaro is an American stand-up comedian, writer, and actress known for her deadpan delivery and autobiographical humor. She gained widespread acclaim with her 2012 stand-up album Live, which was recorded shortly after her cancer diagnosis. Notaro has since become a prominent figure in comedy, receiving Grammy and Emmy nominations for her specials. She starred in and co-created the semi-autobiographical series One Mississippi (2015-2017) and has had roles in films such as Army of the Dead (2021). Notaro is also known for her podcast Tig and Cheryl: True Story and for being a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility.

April Marie Richardson is an American stand-up comedian. She was a round table regular on the television show Chelsea Lately and a frequent contestant on midnight.

Georgia Miriam Hardstark is an American television host and podcast personality. She is the current co-host of the podcast My Favorite Murder along with comedian Karen Kilgariff.

Kara Klenk is a stand up comic, writer, and actor who was recently named by Time Out New York as one of the Top 10 Funniest Women in NYC. She has appeared on several cable channels and websites and has written for Nickelodeon, MTV, TVLand, and Comedy Central. She also produces/hosts a long-running stand up show, If You Build It, at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in NYC and LA.

John Pemberton is an American actor and comedian from Rochester, Minnesota.

Baron Vaughn is an American actor and comedian known for his dynamic stand-up performances and roles in television. He gained recognition for his role as Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein on the Netflix series "Grace and Frankie," where his comedic talent shone through. Vaughn has also been a prominent voice actor, contributing to the animated series "BoJack Horseman" as well as hosting the Netflix stand-up showcase "The New Negroes." His work blends sharp social commentary with personal storytelling, earning him acclaim in the comedy community.

Ian Karmel is an American stand-up comedian and writer. He is currently the head writer for CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden and host of All Fantasy Everything.

Andrew Michaan is a comedian, writer, and actor living in LA from Colorado.

Tess Barker is comic writer for The Guardian, Vice, Civilized, LA Weekly, Vox, Jezebel, MTV, Throwing Shade on TVLand and Co-host of lady 2 lady Podcast.