Senses Working Overtime with David Cross

I’m Bon Vivant, and professional talker, David Cross. I’ve been talking professionally for well over forty years. I’m good at it. I truly love a conversation that follows no specific linear train of thought but can start about the 2004 Red Sox and minutes later has become an in-depth look at the Iran/Contra hearings (with a detour about the best breakfast tacos in Austin). Whatever, as long as the conversation is funny, edifying, and real.

This podcast began as a vehicle for guests to explore the Best/Worst/Funniest/Saddest/Most Beautiful etc. things they’d ever Seen, Touched, Tasted, Smelled, and Heard. Somewhere along the way this became a loose premise, a jumping off point to learn more about my guests, and I let the conversations steer themselves.

Catch all new audio and video episodes every Thursday starting December 7.

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Recent Reviews

Atexun

My Fave!

Very easy to listen to and feels like you’re just chit chatting with an old friend. Not literally an old friend but figuratively old. And probably literally old too but beards make ages hard to judge. I don’t think he’s that old but then again what’s old to me is maybe not old to you. And it’s a podcast so I’m not actually seeing him to judge his age anyway. Just listen and enjoy!
Bon044

Constructive feedback

I absolutely love David Cross and his chosen guests. At times I feel like I am hearing more about our host than the guest though, so it would be nice to have a little more reciprocated conversation. Still love David Cross’s humor and I look forward to every podcast!
Enterthewagon

David cross is by far my favorite

Can’t believe he did a podcast but I’m so glad he did. And he’s right the “Hook” is stupid.but he was forced to use one and so glad he ignores it.
Grunties Jones

Fantastic Podcast

This is so enjoyable, the natural improv is outstanding and very entertaining
SpeedyGrayRaucous

I absolutely love this podcast

And mainly because it’s David having his friends come and listen to him telling them stories about himself! Do I know anything about H. Jon Benjamin that I didn’t know before? Well I know that he a David worked on a animated show together and they went to a baseball game and Vegas and David had a birthday party that Jon went to! But who care? It’s still funny and fun.
AndreaZS

Impure joy and laughter!

Such a funny and entertaining podcast. A little off-kilter and you have to have a brain to appreciate. If you’re a fan of David Cross you will get it.
liajv22

Omaha Steaks

Listening to Cross read the Omaha Steaks advertisement stopped me from fast forwarding through it. Money well spent Omaha.
FeelingDissapointed

Like a delicious roasted chicken

Years ago when I happened to see him grocery shopping in the Key Foods on Avenue A, I thought now there’s a guy who should have a podcast when they get invented. And now he does. You’re welcome.
The door mouse

I want to love it but…

I want to love this podcast, but so much of it is unlistenable. The entire Fred Armisen episode is a prime example. The “far away from the mic pretending we’re not doing the podcast yet” bit is unlistenable from an audio quality standpoint and from a content standpoint. I can’t understand anything if I’m listening in my car and it’s just quite tedious. Once the podcast gets rolling it’s usually pretty good and interesting but the first 10-20 minutes is sometimes just a total throwaway and it doesn’t make me want to keep listening.
Roger Workman

It’s Official

Take it from someone who listens to podcasts. This is 100% a podcast.
Casnh

Hit and miss

The one with his baby-wife was pretty good but I thought this would be more entertaining week to week.
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Russ Tamblyn

Love me some David Cross but I’m waiting on that Russ Tamblyn episode 👀 ✈️🚾🤣
Brendan Rok

David Cross is Great

I love hearing David in this setting, speaking casually with friends, sometimes pure comedy (as with Odenkirk or Bateman) and sometimes just good conversation with no pressure to garner laughs. After briefly meeting him on tour, the guy is really genuine and that comes out in this podcast. I highly recommend it.
Golden dude

One of my all time favorite comedians

Odenkirk killed it. I’ve re-listened to that episode quite a few times. Awesome show overall
Grooling

Amber Tamblyn

Just listen to this episode. They seem like me and my wife. Sometimes I dress as David and make my wife dress as Amber. And we just talk.
Steve de los Guantes

Porkchopgreasy12 maybe shouldn’t do reviews

Odenkirk and Cross episode This is a delicious medley of simulated conversation bathed in improvisational talking and they seem to be going on tangents and seeing if they can derail each other. All other podcasts should be ashamed of themselves for trying so hard to have “meaningful discussions” and being “thoughtful interlocutors” as if anyone even knows what any of those words mean anymore anyway anyhow. If Fun listening is the kind of thing you’re into that sort of thing you want it all the way through then I would recommend it. Know You Are Loved. You will find a way to love this if you’re not a person who is bad at enjoying stuff.
tridongo

Very Entertaining

I love how this pod seems like a casual conversation between two old friends, who happen to have a lot of great stories. The one with Marc Maron in particular is outstanding.
Gooprzgoop

Yup

I’ve gotten a lot of chaos escapism from your material over the years, I am thoroughly enjoying these conversations as well. Thank you.
Sabacc72

Um, improv isn’t for everyone. Uh…

Some of the stories are great but Cross loves to mix in random bits of improv that he encourages his guests to join. It works to some extent but they always go too long and sounds like a rehearsal, a first draft that’s not ready for an audience. He’s clearly having fun so the devoted David Cross fan might love it but I’ll tune in when there’s a particular guest I’m interested in. At this early stage it also could use some editing because there’s a good five to ten minutes of “uh” and “um” coming from the host more than once in most sentences.
porkchopgreasy12

nope

i mean, not everybody should be doing a podcast
Bambootim

Very nice

This show stays on my list. David, you are very relaxed and allow the show to breathe.
KZF.

Easy Listen 🙌🏼

It’s everything you would want to hear and expect from David’s podcast. Enjoyed all the episodes so far, and look forward to many more!
Grendel’s Den

Perfect podcast host

David listens to his guests and doesn’t talk over them. That makes a huge difference for listeners (at least, this listener). He’s so funny and irreverent, with great stories, but he’s also gentle. A good person. One of my new favorite podcasts.
2myearsxoxo

My favorite

David Cross is so funny, my favorite comedian love himmmmm so glad he’s doing this hi David good job!!!
Decorno

Cross is a delight to listen to.

Please have Jo Firestone on every episode.
11111111111116661111

Natural Comedy

A great comedian speaking naturally to others and vibing it out! That’s all I could ask for, Thanks.
sackmouth

Can’t wait for David Cross AI!

Mountains of David content all in one place makes for easy model generation. Just listened to the Jason Bateman episode (sorry bob) and loved it! 100% Adding this to my weekly listenings to include one more celebrity that I can steal jokes and personality from.
NonveganVeganbaker

Cool beans

I don’t often write a review for a podcast, but having some of my favorite comedians riff for an hour is all I’ve ever wanted.
dbuss1805

The best

Heard David was releasing a podcast a few months ago though another interview he did and couldn’t wait until it came out. Literally scoured all podcasts related to David cross and glad I don’t have to do it anymore. Been a long time fan and glad this is here.
WhitnoMac

Brilliant

Bring Bob on full time. I could listen to those two for eternities.
xarafus

Get What You Get

It’s true… …and good
Atticus25

Fantastic.

Chicken pot, chicken pot, chicken pot pie!
Harmontoo

New Fan here!

It was meant to be, caught the first episode in YT format. Pleasantly surprised it was the first episode, this will be my first podcast I can honestly say I’ve been a fan since day one…👍
ebroadcast

Good stuff

Good stuff indeed
Kirbsmckirbs

Senses Working Overtime with David Cross

I’m telling you, this is David Cross GOLD! There should be no reason we have to wait a whole week for the next episode! We want more, David!
dr rich blackman

Thank you David Cross!

So happy and so very excited for this. Thank you thank you thank you. Thanks.
Cbrown712

Wait, this isn’t Kross from Kriss Kross

But surprisingly, this was a good podcast that did talk a lot about the duo so I am satisfied
LJG1989

Cross of Comedy Gold

Not only were my senses working overtime, but so was my FUNNY BONE! Love the relaxed format and Cross is hilariously entertaining no matter who the guest is.
Joey Strain

Comedy Gold

Only two episodes in and this is already in the running for greatest p-cast ever in my book.
bluemeanieface

It’s David Cross

So what’re you doing reading this? Dive in
lame3410

Goodness

For sure my favorite and probably the most important podcast of them ALL!
Dr. Cpt. Kirk

Unnecessarily Funny

Laughed out loud in the grocery store (headphones) and got a scowl from an elderly person. Well worth the scorn, 5 stars.
AHinMaine

So great

David, I’m such a huge fan. I’ve been a fan since... since... sorry the pandemic has skewed my sense of time, but I’m sure it’s at least been since last August, you know, 2023 I think. Your podcast is amazing. I’m so happy for you, and I’m sure you'll easily have tens of listeners if you don’t already. Douchechill!
Acileo

I am sorry, but this hurts.

I listened to the first hour, and I couldn’t go any further. Bob was the first guest, and it felt like they had no chemistry for most of the conversation I listened to. I will fully take the blame for not being able to get into the podcast, but when there are 2 people I would love to hear tell stories or comment about different subjects, I just could not get into the riffing without substance. For 2 people who have made some of the funniest content on the planet, it feels like they just made another boring “hang with us” podcast.
Abracadabara1277

Amazing

Started with a bang
my tastes are genuinely good

Already hilarious!

Huge David Cross fan, I’ve been excited about this project for a couple of weeks. One episode in and I’m already so pleased. Riffing with funny interesting people, freeforming between “the real world” and hilarious nonsense in the deadpan DC way. Fantastic. Subscribe and ride with me friends.
RVilasM1

This guy can do no wrong

The genius level of this fella is outstanding. Sure, everyone’s heard of that Bob whatshisname after those “award winning” shows… Silent waters run deep. That’s all I’m sayin’… I hope all the guests are into the absurdist humor… It’ll be a lot of fun, either way 🤟🏼
Oakland B

There’s Kenny G’s locks and then there’s this

I mean, if you’re tired of the Smartless guys casually ripping on each other about how rich they are and how their lives aren’t like ours at all, then this is a comfy alternative. If you are listening to this, you don’t listen to smartless anyway.
Miggymack

Two jar slave

I have been a slave to the two-jar system for 24 years now. It was really sobering listening to Ronnie Dobbs himself host a podcast. I give this podcast 24 Alvin and the Chipmunks!
YHTBKM!

Love the lineup!

Looking forward to some hilarious content!