I Said No Gifts! A comedy interview podcast with Bridger Winegar

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On I Said No Gifts!, host Bridger Winegar invites friends, loved ones and people he’s secretly trying to destroy to join him for conversation and a game or two. He only has one request: No gifts! Naturally, every guest disobeys, meaning their chat will eventually turn to whatever object lies beneath the wrapping paper. With over 100 episodes, this comedy podcast lets Bridger bring the funniest people to his backyard for all kinds of conversations. Guests including Weird Al Yankovic, Nicole Byer, Paul Scheer, Betsy Sodaro, Paul F. Tompkins and D’Arcy Carden have disobeyed the rules and bombarded the gracious host with a thoughtful or useless gift. Sometimes both. I Said No Gifts! is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more. Pick up a copy of Bridger’s game Gift Master in the Exactly Right Store: www.exactlyrightstore.com. read less

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What's the strangest gift a guest has given Bridger Winegar? Listeners can find out during the I Said No Gifts! A Comedy Interview Podcast with Bridger Winegar. Every guest shows up with something to offer despite his rule. When not unveiling unusual gifts, they discuss topics like grandmothers and salmonella.

Bridger is a producer, writer, actor, and podcast host. He's appeared in television comedy series including the popular Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Bridger also worked on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He's come a long way from growing up as a Mormon in Utah. The gay man left his faith and became a successful figure in the media world. He invites friends, comedians, actors, and writers to join him on the podcast.

In "Michael Urie Disobeys Bridger," the Ugly Betty actor joins the podcast. He discusses Martha Stewart's lunch breaks. Urie and Bridger also commiserate about skeptical doctors. Why don't they believe patients when they complain of strange symptoms? How weird are Michael's symptoms? The two also share their love of the classic film Titanic. Micheal considers it "majestical."

When comedian Richard Perez comes on, he brings something in a Panera Bread bag. Inside, Bridger finds an M&M cookie with an elegant napkin wrapping. While Bridger hates the gift, Richard has a story to share that he hopes will persuade him to change his mind. What's not to love about grabbing a snack from near the airport? Richard also reveals that his first job was at the establishment.

In "Emma Thompson Disobeys Bridger," the British writer and actress shares her feelings about vacuums. She also reveals her feelings about bonfires and hot air balloons.

To Bridger's dismay, every guest still brings him a present. Comedian Kurt Braunohler is no exception. Before opening the package, he discusses the effects of starting to smoke as children. They also talk about how much pain they can handle.