Zach Galifianakis
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Zach Galifianakis has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jun 2025 on SmartLess. Zach Galifianakis is referenced in the "Bad Friends" podcast during a discussion about developing an FX show for him, where the guest shares their experience of casting Louis Anderson as his mother on 'Baskets.' This context highlights Galifianakis's role in the project and the creative process behind it.
Zachary Knight Galifianakis is an American comedian, actor and writer. From 2009 to 2013, Galifianakis played Alan in The Hangover trilogy. On television, he starred in the FX series Baskets (2016–2019), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2017. He also hosted the Funny or Die talk show Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis (2008–2018) and starred in the HBO series Bored to Death (2009–2011).
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Actor and comedian |
| Affiliation | Baskets (FX); film/TV projects |
| Field | Comedy, Acting |
How do different shows talk about Zach Galifianakis?
2 shows discussed Zach Galifianakis in these episodes.
- Bad Friends — 1 episode
I started asking him about, we were just trying to decide what the show's about.
Limericks with Louie | Ep 295 | Bad Friends - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Zach Galifianakis on podcasts?
Zach Galifianakis came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Bad Friends.
- Limericks with Louie | Ep 295 | Bad Friends on Bad Friends (Nov 2025)
- RE-RELEASE: Sarah Silverman | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jun 2025)
What is Zach Galifianakis mentioned alongside?
Zach Galifianakis is most often mentioned alongside Boston Celtics, Will Arnett and Comedy Central.
Mentioned together: Boston Celtics, Will Arnett, Comedy Central, SNL, New Hampshire, Sean Hayes, New York, New York, COVID test, Wisconsin, Yale