Podcast But Outside

with Andrew Michaan

A podcast, but outside. Featuring fascinating interviews with random strangers who happen to walk by. Hosted by Cole Hersch and Andrew Michaan.

231: Outside AGT Auditions w/ Howie Mandel and Bridger Winegar

Does America have what it takes to be on a podcast??? America's Got Talent invited us to set up in front of an auditions taping to chat with contestants and fans alike. The fantastic Bridger Winegar guest co-hosted the whole episode, and even Howie Mandel and Terry Crews hung out with us for a bit. Guests include a nerdy rapping dad hoping to make it big on AGT, a teen with expertly trained adorable dogs, and a PBO fan with truly the best Obama impression we've ever heard. Recorded on 3/21/26 in front of the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.

230: In A Colorado Hippie Town With Andrew's Sweet Mom (R.I.P.)

Some heavy stuff coming your way! Andrew's incredible and lovely mother passed away in April, and he's very thankful that he recorded this episode with her as a guest co-host in February. They set up in her small Colorado town and talked to some wild strangers who walked by. Guests include a young mother raising her daughter in the remote mountains, an odd woman who seems to have completely lost her mind, and a heartbroken emotional guy who gets really mad at Andrew. Recorded on 2/10/26 on Grand Ave in Paonia, Colorado.

229: Fighting the Political Machine w/ Adam Conover and LA Mayoral Hopeful Nithya Raman

Ready, set, VOTE!!! We've got a special episode this week as the politically savvy Adam Conover joins us to discuss the Los Angeles mayoral election with candidate Nithya Raman. If you don't live in LA, don't fret, the chats with strangers are all very fun and interesting to humans everywhere. Guests include a local man who is VERY opposed to a new bike lane, a smart and thoughtful guy from the state government who somehow walked by, and an adorable dancing kid with a sushi obsession. Recorded on 4/8/26 at Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, California.

228: At Andrew's Brother's Very Fancy Wedding (w/ Johnny Pemberton!)

Huge news for fans of episodes at Andrew's family weddings! Andrew's awesome younger brother Sam got married to his lovely fiancé Paige and they let Podcast But Outside memorialize their special day. Plus, the wonderful Johnny Pemberton stepped in to expertly co-host. Guests include Andrew's Dad Allen and new mom Yvette, the vice president of production at New Line Cinema, and a guy launching a new g-string company that makes your butt look like a peach. Filmed on 3/14/26 at The Ebell in Los Angeles, California.

227: Conquering Hollywood w/ Kylie Brakeman

The great and hilarious Kylie Brakeman joins us on Hollywood Blvd for an instant classic of an episode. Guests include a confident woman from Fresno who is eager to cut people out of her life, a young screenwriter who mines his own tragic life for ideas, and a sweet loner accountant who sounds A LOT like Fred Armisen. Filmed on 2/22/26 on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, California.

226: At A Wild Music Festival (w/ Courtney Miller + Cole Hersch!)

Are you ready for a blast from the past but also a brand new unreleased episode of our show!? Cole Hersch is resurrected for one hour and our old friend Courtney Miller drops by to chat with the patrons at a hip music festival. Guests include a young social worker trying to help the most vulnerable, a woman who almost tore her close friend group apart by falling in love with one of them, and an awesome father who works on a soap opera and has SIX EMMY AWARDS. Recorded on 08/10/2024 at Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco!

225: Outside the Hottest Nightclub in Paris (CHAOTIC!)

Bonsoir and happy new year to you all! Andrew's awesome girlfriend Lauren joins the podcast as they set up outside of the hottest nightclub in Paris and chat with wild French partygoers until 3AM. Guests include a young guy who gets kicked out of the club for a major party foul, two girls drunkenly debating the existence of god, and France's premiere social media influencer slash night club doorman, Isaak Dessaux. Recorded on 05/16/2025 in front of La Fête in Paris, France!

224: Outside Panda Express w/ Hollywood Handbook

One orange chicken with a side of podcast, please. Sean Clements and Hayes Davenport from the amazing Hollywood Handbook podcast join us in front of Panda Express to talk to all the awesome people walking by. Guests include a musician / Uber driver who turned giving a ride with Lil' Flip into a collab on his next album, young excited tourists from Taiwan who love LA, and a very sweet man experiencing homelessness who generously shared his vulnerable story with us. Recorded on 07/18/25 on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles.

223: Chatting w/ Buff Olympians at a USA Track and Field Championship w/ Moshe Kasher

Ready, set, PODCAST!!! The great Moshe Kasher joins us on an active track field to chat with athletes as they practice for a championship track event. Guests include a really fast young female runner who maybe didn't like us, a different really fast runner who for sure DID like us, and an inspirational coach guiding his athletes through the physical and emotional whirlwind of competition. Recorded on 07/30/25 on Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

222: Outside in Chinatown NYC w/ Gianmarco Soresi

Ni hao, outsiders! The very talented Gianmarco Soresi joins us on the streets of Chinatown to interview some fascinating characters in the vibrant city. Guests include a recently divorced gaffer with a heart and hair of gold, two young actress roommates thriving in the big city, a formerly incarcerated father navigating life on the outside, and a man on the endless quest for big booties. Recorded on 05/07/25 on Grand St in Manhattan's Chinatown.

221: Outside A MASSIVE Premier League Football Game w/ Lisa Gilroy!

Gooooooooal! Premier League, the world's eminent football club, invited us to a Summer Series game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey! Guests included an uplifting father son duo, a young couple who both felt they had found their future spouse the night they first met, and a couple of scrappy lads who sometimes throw hands at the pub. Recorded on 7/26/25 in front of MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

220: Outside Headgum w/ Amir Blumenfeld, Nicole Byer, and Kristen Schaal!

Very special episode time! The Headgum podcast network is turning double digits and to celebrate, cofounder Amir Blumenfeld joins us on the street to interview Headgum cohosts and some random strangers walking by. Guests include Nicole Byer, Kristen Schaal, two high school friends turned lovers, and a WeHo actor with an enviable amount of confidence. Plus a heated stand-off with a food delivery robot! Recorded on 07/24/25 in front of Headgum on Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles.

219: Outside Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing w/ Lyle the Therapy Gecko

It's konnichiwa time yet again! Friend of the podcast Lyle the Therapy Gecko helps us interview folks on the busy streets near Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing. Guests include a Dutch author in a long distance friendship turned relationship, a young computer scientist with an impressive pokémon haul, and a kind Australian child therapist helping kids and their families navigate psychosis. Recorded on 03/03/25 at Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, Japan.

218: Outside A Metrolink Train Station (Choo Choo!) w/ Lizzy Cooperman

Trains: something you will mostly find outside! Our comedian pal Lizzy Cooperman joined us as we set up at a bustling local train station and met some locomotive commuters and enthusiasts. Guests include a young Honda employee looking for lesbian love in the desert, an aspiring pop solo artist focusing on himself right now, and a train-obsessed sober widower with a secret first name and a really inspirational life story. Recorded on 06/04/25 at the Fullerton Metrolink Station in Fullerton, California.

217: Outside A Phish Concert w/ Brent Weinbach (CHAOTIC)

Attention Phish Phreaks: this podcast is for you! We set up in front of the jam band Phish's Sunday night show at The Hollywood Bowl and chatted with the wild crew in attendance. Guests include a government employee about to be fired by Elon Musk, two young curious guys exploring their first Phish show, and a really nice hippie artist lady trying to squeeze every dollar out of the band's loyal phanbase. Recorded on 4/27/25 at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.