My Attack of the Show Live Interview

Yesterday I was the live guest on G4’s Attack of the Show. It was so much fun, everyone over there was amazing. A big thank you to Andrew Zilch, Nando Velasquez, Sean Jordan, Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey. In the show, there was a bit where a jacket was attacking the hosts…so we called that back at the end..that just wasn’t randomly out of nowhere…although that would be equally as funny. Check out the interview below.

I Get Interviewed by the Onion’s Prestigious A.V. Club

Here’s an interview I did with the talented Steve Heisler for the Onion’s A.V. Club. We talk Jean-Ralphio, House of Lies, Baby Animals Books and coping with the anxiety of trying to find work. Click the photo below to read the full article.

NY Magazine Vulture Interview on Baby Animals, Acting and Writing

Here’s an interview I did with Steve Marsh from NY Magazine. We talk other Ben Schwartzes, Parks and Rec, Soapdish, my baby animal books and an array of other things. Big thanks to Steve, NY Magazine and Vulture. Click the photo below to read the entire interview.

Complex Magazine Interview

Here’s an interview I did with the lovely Shante Cosme for Complex Magazine. We chat (for three pages) about House of Lies, Parks and Rec, UCB/long form improv and writing. Click the photo below to read the entire article.

My LA Times Interview for House of Lies

Here’s an interview I did for the LA Times with the wonderful Judy Berman. We talk about my characters on House of Lies and Parks and Rec. Click the pic below to read the complete interview.

Jean-Ralphio’s Guide to Modern Manhood in GQ

Recently, GQ asked to interview me as Jean-Ralphio to discuss “gentlemanly etiquette.” I have never said yes to anything faster in my entire life. Thank you to Matt Margini from GQ for the interview and to Mike Schur (Showrunner of Parks and Rec) for answering my email- ”Are you cool with me doing this GQ interview as J.R.” with the response “I am 125600 cool with that.” Click the link below or the screenshot to read the entire interview. And now…I present to you the GQ piece-

JEAN-RALPHIO’S GUIDE TO MODERN MANHOOD

Me Interviewing the Legend Garry Shandling on Twitter!

Last night at 1AM, I was lucky enough to conduct my first ever Twitter interview (Twitterview) with the legend Garry Shandling (It’s Garrys Shandling’s Show, The Larry Sanders Show). The man is one of my heroes, so this was an absolute thrill. A huge thank you to Garry for addressing the hard hitting questions I had prepared. 

The interview is below, start from the bottom of the post and work your way up. Enjoy!

MovieLine Interview: Ben Schwartz on Peep World, Parks and Rec, House of Lies and SoapDish

Here’s an interview I did with the wonderful Christopher Rosen from MovieLine. We talk about Peep World (in theaters this Friday 3/25), Parks and Recreation, House of Lies and SoapDish. A big thank you to MovieLine and Chris who have been awesome to me since the beginning. Click the screen grab or link below for the full article.

MOVIELINE- BEN SCHWARTZ ON PEEP WORLD, PARKS AND RECREATION AND WRITING THE SOAPDISH REMAKE