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- Episodes
- 17
- Shows
- 17
- Hours
- ~15
Tracked from 13 Feb 2020 to 23 Dec 2025
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GuestVine has tracked 17 episodes across 17 shows, with links to the original publisher audio.
Podcasts David Duchovny has appeared on
The shows with the most detected David Duchovny guest appearances.
- This Life of Mine with James CordenLatest appearance: 23 Dec 20251 episode
- Talk Easy with Sam FragosoLatest appearance: 12 Nov 20251 episode
- Your Next ListenLatest appearance: 10 Nov 20251 episode
- Breaking Form: a Poetry and Culture PodcastLatest appearance: 13 Oct 20251 episode
- Conversations with Musicians, with Leah RosemanLatest appearance: 4 Oct 20251 episode
- Boneheads with Emily Deschanel and Carla GalloLatest appearance: 20 Aug 20251 episode
- Sammensværgelsen - en dansk X-Files PodcastLatest appearance: 13 Nov 20241 episode
- FixableLatest appearance: 2 Sept 20241 episode
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- Judd Apatow on Failure (Fail Better with David Duchovny)
Today we’re sharing an episode from Fail Better with David Duchovny , featuring filmmaker and writer Judd Apatow. Together, they trace the arc of Judd’s career, from Anchorman and Bridesmaids to Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin , before diving into his new visual memoir, Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures . Throughout their conversation, Judd reflects on what’s driven him all these years—not the need to prove he’s funny, but the desire to understand if he has anything to say in the first place. It’s something David relates to as a writer, and it runs through the pages of Judd’s new book: a collection of everything he’s made and gathered while trying to make sense of this life he’s made. They also talk about the sting of bad reviews, why they’ve both stopped Googling themselves, and how Judd’s documentary on Garry Shandling became a final act of friendship and legacy. To hear more episodes of Fail Better with David Duchovny wherever you get your podcasts, or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Judd Apatow’s Guide to Failure and Success (Fail Better with David Duchovny)
Today, we’re sharing an episode from Fail Better with David Duchovny , featuring filmmaker and writer Judd Apatow. Together, they trace the arc of Judd’s career, from Anchorman and Bridesmaids to Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin , before diving into his new visual memoir, Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures . Throughout their conversation, Judd reflects on what’s driven him all these years—not the need to prove he’s funny, but the desire to understand if he has anything to say in the first place. It’s something David relates to as a writer, and it runs through the pages of Judd’s new book: a collection of everything he’s made and gathered while trying to make sense of this life he’s made. They also talk about the sting of bad reviews, why they’ve both stopped Googling themselves, and how Judd’s documentary on Garry Shandling became a final act of friendship and legacy. Hear more episodes of Fail Better with David Duchovny wherever you get your podcasts, or head to https://lemonada.lnk.to/failbetterfd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
- Author Charlie Sheen on Fail Better with David Duchovny
Charlie Sheen is an actor perhaps known just as well for his off-screen antics as his on-screen performances. In his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, Charlie is finally coming clean on what was going on during his years of hard drugs, public divorces, and on-set disputes that came to define his later career and reputation. These days, humility, gratitude, and sobriety have come to replace his meme-able bravado. Sitting on stage with him at the 92nd Street Y in NYC, he and David Duchovny shared jokes and jabs as David sought to discover why he chose to tell his story now — and why he took such a unique literary approach. Plus, they discuss the turning point that sent him on the road to recovery, and Charlie tells us what his one “do-over” in life would be — the answer might surprise you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- About Time (with Special Guest David Duchovny)
The queens talk with David Duchovny about poetry, Lacanian psychotherapy, love, the future perfect, and the lost past. Please Support Breaking Form! Review the show on Apple Podcasts here. Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. SHOW NOTES: David Duchovny's new book, About Time , is just out from Akashic Books . David was interviewed about the book on PBS--watch it here . You can catch some of David's music here . For more about the Aymara of the Andean highlands, check out this NPR story . Randall Jarrell's poem "The Woman at the Washington Zoo" ends, "You see what I am: change me, change me!" Read it here. Check out the Fail Better Podcast interviews with Aimee Mann , Melissa Febos , and Jack Halberstam For more about Lacan's short therapy sessions, click here . For more about the future perfect tense, read here . Christopher Walken talks here about his resentment of punctuation. David talked with writer Chris Carter about ellipsis and his writing of the character Fox Mulder here . If you'd like to check out Matthew McConaughey reading his poems, here's a link for you.
- Pat McCusker: Scoring The Ezra Klein Show, Touring with David Duchovny, and Composing for Podcasts
Composer and audio producer Pat McCusker joins me to talk about his work creating music for The Ezra Klein Show , his role at The New York Times , and what it’s like touring the world as a musician with actor David Duchovny. Pat's music also appears on The Daily , Modern Love , and many more. 🎶 What we talk about in this episode: Composing the theme for The Ezra Klein Show Scoring for podcasts and working with The New York Times Touring internationally with David Duchovny The power of music in shows like Severance and White Lotus Tools and gear Pat uses as a composer Managing anxiety and building creative community If you're a composer, musician, or podcast fan, you'll find plenty to connect with in this conversation. Web page for the episode includes transcript, YouTube link. Pat McCusker David Duchovny Other episodes with some of the media composers I've featured: Pat Irwin, Christoph Zirngibl , Adam Blau , Anže Rozman and Kara Talve Buy me a coffee? Podcast Merch Newsletter sign-up 🎙️ About the show: Conversations with Musicians . with violinist Leah Roseman: weekly episodes featuring a fascinating diversity of musical guests worldwide. (00:00) Intro (02:55) how Pat became a podcast composer (07:16) creative process Magical Tree Creatures theme for “The Ezra Klein Show” with clip (10:37) composing for podcasts at The New York Times, the function of music in podcasts (18:01) listening and appreciating great podcasts, Marc Maron (23:11) The Big Question Mark with clip, "Interesting Times with Ross Douthat” (26:37) Severance and White Lotus inspirations, Moog synthesizers (32:09) other episodes you’ll love, ways to support this podcast (32:58) rock career, Buzzbody, David Duchovny, Pat Irwin (41:00) Holding Patterns with David Duchovny (website linked in show notes) (45:57) joy of performing and touring, his dad (49:35) Pat’s youth, discovering guitar, Berklee (55:43) Buzzbody Full of Fear, dealing with anxiety (01:03:12) some personal creative projects, wife Simo (01:10:52) suggestions for books, podcasts, music
- Listen Now: Fail Better with David Duchovny
Hi Boneheads! While we're on break, we wanted to share with you Emily's episode on David Duchovny's podcast Fail Better. Behind Emily's amazing performance as Brennan, she was battling a lot. She was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia at a young age, so she often struggled to master the intricate anatomical jargon week after week. Pushing through panic attacks on set and challenging moments with showrunner Hart Hanson, Emily persevered, going on to carry one of television's longest-running dramas. Emily and David look back at her career and unpack the very real demands of balancing constant filming with mental health, as well as raising a family. They even talk about David's experience directing her on Bones! Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our shows and get bonus content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- X-TRA: David & Gillian genforenes i ny podcast (Fail Better with David Duchovny)
David Duchovny og Gillian Anderson genforenes i podcasten "Fail Better with David Duchovny", hvor de snakker om deres venskab/fjendskab under optagelserne til 'The X-Files' og en lang række andre spændende ting. Vi diskuterer deres samtale, udpeger de største overraskelser, og hvad vi savnede at få lidt mere af. Dette er en bonus-episode. Kunne du tænke dig mere af dette? Så tilmed dig på 10er.dk/xfiles, støt os med et valgfrit beløb - og få månedligt en X-TRA snak fra os i din indbakke. Vi takker for al støtten. "Fail Better with David Duchovny" kan findes på alle podcast-tjenester.
- How to Fail Better (from Fail Better with David Duchovny)
To be human is to fail — period. And not just to fail once, but to fail a lot. As the author Samuel Beckett said: “Fail again. Fail better.” Why are we, and so many others, so deeply concerned by failure? And if it’s something we all do so often, why are we so afraid of it — especially those of us here in win-at-all-costs America? This is an episode of Fail Better with David Duchovny, from Lemonada Media. Join host David Duchovny as he sits down with actor and comedian Kumail Nanjiani as they share Kumail’s recently found new ways of approaching his life, relationship and career with more presence and joy, rather than stressing about the outcome. Listen to new episodes of Fail Better wherever you get your podcasts. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/fixable-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Kierkegaard or Californication? (with David Duchovny)
When actor David Duchovny was teaching his daughter to ride a bike, he made the questionable choice of taking her to the top of a grassy hill at Pepperdine University in Malibu and pointing her straight downhill toward Highway 1. Luckily she learned (quickly) how to brake, but he realized not all of his ideas are good ones. In fact, some are failures. Sam asks David how to view failure through a positive lens, why it’s so hard for Americans to admit defeat, and why Yale is still waiting for him to teach a Kierkegaard graduate class. Follow David Duchovny @davidduchovny on Instagram. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X . And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X , Facebook , and Instagram . For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors . Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- The art of failure with David Duchovny
David Duchovny knows a lot about success — he’s a Golden Globe-winning actor who has had iconic roles from The X-Files to Californication . But as a literature PhD dropout turned director turned songwriter and novelist, David is more interested in failure and what it can teach us. Adam and David discuss the value of falling short of our goals, the perils of success, and whether nice people really finish last. David’s new podcast Fail Better is out now. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts ReThinking is produced by Cosmic Standard . Our Senior Producer is Jessica Glazer, our Engineer is Aja Simpson, our Technical Director is Jacob Winik, and our Executive Producer is Eliza Smith. For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- ReThinking: The art of failure with David Duchovny
David Duchovny knows a lot about success — he’s a Golden Globe-winning actor who has had iconic roles from The X-Files to Californication . But as a literature PhD dropout turned director turned songwriter and novelist, David is more interested in failure and what it can teach us. Adam and David discuss the value of falling short of our goals, the perils of success, and whether nice people really finish last. David’s new podcast Fail Better is out now. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts For the full text transcript, visit https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Special Guest - David Duchovny
Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episodes special guest is actor, writer and musician David Duchovny I met with David remotely during the lockdown and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, creativity, some great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com https://twitter.com/beatandtrackpod https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/offthebeatandtrack/?hl=en Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- ACPG 115: David Duchovny Interview
Hello and welcome to episode 115 of the ACPG podcast. This podcast has provided both of us with some bonkers situations. Whether it’s backstage or sitting in a pub with some of our amazing guests, this podcast has been awesome for some of the most bizarre situations over the last few years. Today’s guest as you’ve probably seen is David Duchovny. Now we don’t really talk about The X-Files, or Californication, or his movie career, we are a music podcast after all. But as a massive fan (Ben) of The X Files, this conversation was (I’m saying it) out of this world. Last week (20th August) David released his third album Gestureland. We speak about his life in music an how he went from learning Chasing Cars for his kid’s birthday party to being a recording artist and touring musician. Massive thank you to Erika for sorting this conversation out and thank you to David for taking the time to talk to us. Again, I can’t over play how much of an X Files fan I was (and still am) and how speaking to David is one of the most bonkers and amazing experiences. I hope you enjoy listening. We enjoyed making it.
- Doctor D: Cookies 309 with David Duchovny
Actor, musician, and author David Duchovny guests on Cookies Hoops. Surviving a sweaty planet (2:01), LOX vs Dipset Verzuz—did Jadakiss want it too much? (5:35), underground rap anti-vaxxers (18:32), Duchovny enters the chat to discuss dunking culture (27:32), Rock N' Jock drama (30:13), nerds, jocks and the duality of man (39:23), Gary Shandling's Los Angeles pickup games (42:12), auditioning for "White Men Can't Jump" (47:21), being a New York City tagger (59:03), "X-Files" and modern conspiracy theories (53:18), and his new album "Gestureland" (56:32). Plus: Malice at the Place documentary (104:21), Kemba on the Knicks (1:18:33), Marbury's legacy (1:24:27), if NBA summer league rookies are getting better (1:30:21).
- Rock 'n Roll Ghost S5 E10 - Interview with musician/actor/author David Duchovny (Gestureland)
Welcome back to the Rock 'n Roll Ghost Podcast . On this week's episode, the Ghost speaks with musician/author/actor David Duchovny ( Truly Like Lightning , The X-Files , Californication ) about the release of his third album, Gestureland (King Baby/Westbound), out August 20th. Duchovny discusses his late foray into music, his level of expertise on the guitar, how he writes his songs, incorporating his bandmates more since his debut and the enjoyment he gets from touring. He also touches on his next acting role, in Judd Apatow 's upcoming Netflix movie, The Bubble , about the making of a big action film during quarantine. His novel, Truly Like Lightning , released earlier this year, is also being worked up as a pilot for Showtime . Links: David Duchovny Official Site David Duchovny - "Layin' On the Tracks" David Duchovny - "Tessera"
- Kyle Meredith With... David Duchovny
David Duchovny joins Kyle Meredith to discuss his new single, "Layin’ On the Tracks", and his forthcoming third album, Gestureland . The X-Files legend talks about being inspired by Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , how daily politics have been a new part of his life, and how he’s finding his voice as a songwriter. The New York Times best-selling author also previews his upcoming fourth novel, Truly Like Lightning , which follows a desert-dwelling Mormon family and their resistance to the harms of the outside world. To cap it all off, Duchovny also discusses his return to acting in The Craft: Legacy , what he did in the interim, and why he's been attracted to socially progressive characters throughout his career. Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Our Sponsors: * Check out Badlands Ranch: badlandsranch.com/KMW Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
- Judd Apatow with David Duchovny
Today's episode is produced in collaboration with Murmrr Ballroom and Community Bookstore . Judd Apatow and David Duchovny absolutely adored their friend and collaborator Garry Shandling. Since Garry's death in 2016, Judd has been memorializing the game-changing comedian, first with his HBO documentary The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling , and more recently through the book, It's Garry Shandling's Book , comprised of journal entries, photos, and contributions from peers. To celebrate Garry's life via the book's release late last year, Judd and David sat down at a sold-out Murmrr Ballroom to share some heartfelt and hilarious stories, and to answer audience questions. In this very special episode, tune in for tales of boxing and meditating with Garry; on-set shenanigans; wild times at his famous Hollywood basketball games with the likes of Adam Sandler, George Clooney, and Brad Pitt; and so much more. Subscribe now to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast , including upcoming episodes with George Saunders and Dana Spiotta (another Murmrr Lit collaboration), the New Pornographer’s AC Newman and Post Animal, Robbie Robertson of The Band and Hiss Golden Messenger, and filmmakers Olivier Assayas and Kelly Reichardt. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer Huge thanks to Brian Kelly and all at Murmrr, and to Community Bookstore in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Today’s show was recorded in Brooklyn by Justin Hrabvosky and our co-producer Mark Yoshizumi, at Murmrr and Hook and Fade Studios. The Talkhouse Podcast theme song was composed and performed by The Range. Please direct all podcast-related ideas, vitriol and compliments to elia@thetalkhouse.com
David Duchovny has appeared on 17 recent podcast episodes across 17 different shows. GuestVine keeps this list complete and up to date — new appearances are added automatically and delivered to the podcast player you already use.
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- David Duchovny has appeared on 17 recent podcast episodes across 17 shows, including This Life of Mine with James Corden, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, Your Next Listen.
- What is David Duchovny's latest podcast appearance?
- The latest detected appearance is “Judd Apatow on Failure (Fail Better with David Duchovny)” on This Life of Mine with James Corden, published 23 Dec 2025.
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- GuestVine has tracked about 15 hours of David Duchovny guest appearances across 17 episodes, going back to 13 Feb 2020.
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