Galifianakis: 'Meaner times' could halt Between Two Ferns

Zach Galifianakis, known for his role in The Hangover, suggested that the current era's perceived increase in meanness might make it difficult to bring back his satirical interview show, Between Two Ferns. He voiced this concern on The Rich Eisen Show, questioning if the show's distinct tone would still be appropriate. Galifianakis noted that while the show, which ran intermittently from 2008 to 2018, featured many guests who were 'game,' he typically did not provide questions in advance to ensure genuine reactions.

However, an exception was made for President Barack Obama due to time constraints. Galifianakis recalled that Obama's team requested the questions beforehand, though the former president himself was highly collaborative and comedic during the taping. He even recounted a personal moment where Obama called him after the episode aired, a call that greatly surprised and moved Galifianakis, who was then at a construction site.