An encounter with a mysterious sultan pits Sir Francis Drake (Adrian Paul) and his longtime rival, Capt. [25] The podcast was named one of 2010's best by The A.V. [18], Hardwick published a self-help book, The Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life), with Penguin Publishing, in late 2011. Their statement read, "We take these matters very seriously and given the information available to us after a very careful review, including interviews with numerous individuals, we believe returning Chris to work is the appropriate step. [43], Hardwick is a recovering alcoholic and says he has been sober since October 2003. Get the latest music news, watch video clips from music shows, events, and exclusive performances from your favorite artists. Hardwick had previously guest hosted The Soup's predecessor, Talk Soup. I think she has over thirty now." Later, he hosted the syndicated dating show Shipmates. [citation needed] He has toured as a featured comedian for Joel McHale. She also stated that she "originally wrote [her] essay so [she] could move on with [her] life, and now [she] intend[s] to do so". He is also known for performing with Mike Phirman in the musical comedy duo Hard 'n Phirm, as well as hosting Singled Out, Wired Science, and Web Soup, and providing the voice of Otis the Cow in Back at the Barnyard (replacing Kevin James). Hardwick announced plans to do a live stand-up album from his 2009 tour. [36][37], Hardwick has said his influences include Steve Martin, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Sam Kinison, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Hicks, Emo Philips, and Bill Cosby. Hardwick originated the role of Stacee Jaxx in Rock of Ages during its premiere run in Los Angeles (2005–2006). In 2013, he hosted Talking Bad, a live half-hour talk show on AMC following the final eight episodes of Breaking Bad. [4] His maternal grandfather was Italian-American, and opened a bowling alley where Hardwick's parents first met. “Deuces” also marked Chris' first #1 single since 2006’s “Say Goodbye.” Rick Ross , Drake , T.I. "[56] Dykstra, who refused to cooperate in the investigation, stated two days later on Twitter, "I chose not to participate in the investigation of the person I spoke of. AMC concluded its investigation and allowed Hardwick to resume his positions in August 2018. Jonah Ray was his unaired opener. [9] He was roommates with Wil Wheaton,[10][11] whom he had met at a screening of Arachnophobia in Burbank, California. Between May 2013 and July 2016, he voiced "Craig the Snake" on Sanjay and Craig. 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SOHH.com Writer. [9] He appeared as a television host on hip hop group Little Brother's 2005 album, The Minstrel Show. In June 2018, Hardwick was accused of emotional and sexual abuse by his ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra. West Coast rapper Blueface knows how to make his team feel special. "Chubby Emo Chris Hardwick of 2003 Says, "You Can Do It! [47][48] The essay did not name the abuser, but the timing and several key details led readers to conclude it was Hardwick. [9] He studied philosophy at UCLA, where he was a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity during his freshman year and graduated in 1993. As part of what Hardwick calls his "nerd media empire", he runs Nerdist Theater, an entertainment space at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles. -Amaar, Lil’ Kim: Here’s 5 Shots Of The Queen Bee Wearing All-Black Everything, "All hail the Queen Bee and her Brooklyn Nets fit, wow." From 2013 to 2017, he hosted @midnight with Chris Hardwick, a nightly comedy-game show series on Comedy Central. Rosario Harper Christopher Ryan Hardwick (born November 23, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, television and podcast host, writer, and producer. The pilot also included Hardwick doing intros and outros for BBC America's new Saturday-night Ministry of Laughs comedy block of Britcoms.[28]. The rap rookie’s protégé Chrisean Rock officially joins his record label with an iced-out necklace. -Amaar, Rihanna’s Luxury Fenty Fashion House Set To Crumble, "I think this will turn out for the best. On June 7, 2009, he became the host of G4's Web Soup, a spinoff of E! Club[26] and one of the 10 best comedy podcasts by Rolling Stone. He hosts Talking Dead, an hourly aftershow on AMC affiliated with the network's zombie drama series The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, as well as Talking with Discover new music on MTV. In August 2013, Hardwick began hosting Talking Bad, a live half-hour (later expanded to one hour on the final episode) talk show companion series to the final eight episodes of the AMC series Breaking Bad. Smart move to call it complete and move that focus towards other goals. "-Trenton, LeBron James Turns Up To JAY-Z/Nipsey Hussle’s New Song, "It's crazy to say, but this Hit Boy track feels like old Ye', back in the day $#!+" -Trenton, Cardi B: Here’s 5 Shots Of Offset’s Wife Rocking Fire Shades, "Had no idea she had a glasses obsession." [40][41] He became engaged to model and actress Lydia Hearst on September 12, 2015,[42] and the two married on August 20, 2016, in Pasadena, California. In February 2012, GeekChicDaily fully merged with Nerdist Industries and became Nerdist News, with Hardwick operating as Chief Creative Officer. Hardwick also stepped away from moderating all AMC and BBC America panels at San Diego Comic-Con. He also voiced the character Vaughn in Telltale Games's Tales from the Borderlands,[12] reprising his role in the Borderlands 2 DLC Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary and in Borderlands 3. In 2010, he appeared as a stand-up comic on John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show twice. He previewed it for the first time last year, but Pump has taken to his Instagram Story with another sneak peek at the song. [7] Hardwick grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was the 1983 Memphis City Junior High Chess Champion. [citation needed] In 2011, he began hosting the BBC America Britcom block Ministry of Laughs. [44][45] A former co-worker said that Hardwick "replaced his alcoholism with workaholism". [8] He later attended St. Benedict at Auburndale before moving to Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado, and spent his senior year at Loyola High School in Los Angeles. As you might have heard, @nerdist and I are no longer together. Blue recently made jaws drop by showing off his punching skills. On April 30, 2013, Comedy Central announced that Hardwick would host a half-hour comedic panel show called @midnight with Chris Hardwick. [9] He also made a small appearance in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Count me in." 1,124 Followers, 633 Following, 895 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from David Berger (@davidbergerberlin) Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, formerly of Reno 911!, served as executive producers/showrunners. On April 29, 2020, Chris Brown announced the release of a collaborative mixtape with Young Thug, Slime & B. On July 9, 2020, Brown announced via Instagram that the title of his tenth album would be Breezy, a reference to his nickname. [51][52], Hardwick denied Dykstra's allegations and said, "Our three year relationship was not perfect—we were ultimately not a good match and argued—even shouted at each other—but I loved her, and did my best to uplift and support her as a partner and companion in any way and at no time did I sexually assault her. -Hanan, Cardi B Shares Sneak Peek From The ‘Up’ Cover Art Makeup Session, "A rare BTS look at the actual LOOK for the video? Don Sandovate (Temuera Morrison), in a race against time to exotic lands. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. I do not believe in an eye for an eye." [citation needed] In February 2016, Hardwick began hosting Talking Saul, a live one-hour talk show companion series to the season two premiere and finale of the AMC series Better Call Saul. -Cyrus, Lauren London Pregnancy Rumors Hit The Internet, "It didn't take long before Lauren London shut this down - crazy rumor." [32][33] In the same year, Hardwick performed on the Comedy Central show The Benson Interruption. The rap rookie’s protégé Chrisean Rock officially joins his record label with an iced-out necklace. 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Drake From State Farm Is the Super Bowl 2021 MVP We Need In a star-studded State Farm commercial for Super Bowl 2021, Patrick Mahomes, Paul Rudd and Aaron Rodgers joined Drake for … AMC suspended Hardwick from its shows while conducting an investigation. Meghan Markle has declared victory in her battle against the U.K.’s Mail on Sunday for invading the Duchess of Sussex’s privacy by publishing a private letter she wrote to her estranged father. [6] At age four, he met comedian Joan Rivers and became lifelong friends with her. When I'm not covering hip-hop news and announcements, I'm deep into an Audible book and eating veggies. He provided the voice for Green Arrow/Oliver Queen on The Batman and Lego Dimensions, Glowface in The X's, and Sokka in The Legend of Korra,[22] as well as voice work for The Minstrel Show from the rap group Little Brother, and narration for the introduction video for the Flash animation game George Plimpton's Video Falconry. But that's their rap persona and their brand." While working on Singled Out, he met fellow MTV personality Jacinda Barrett, to whom he became engaged but never married. Get the latest music news, watch video clips from music shows, events, and exclusive performances from your favorite artists. Christopher Ryan Hardwick (born November 23, 1971) is an American comedian, actor, television and podcast host, writer, and producer. -Hanan, Nas Puts Respect On Fred Hampton's Name + Shares "EMPD" Song, Reginae Carter is Ready for V-Day in Her Savage X Fenty, La La Anthony Tells Her Fans to Know Their Worth, Issa Rae + City Girls Working Together On 'Rap S**t' Show, Blueface Officially Welcomes Chrisean Rock To His Label W/ Iced-Out Chain, on Blueface Officially Welcomes Chrisean Rock To His Label W/ Iced-Out Chain, Cardi B Flashes Back To When She ‘Only’ Had 283,000 Instagram Followers, DaBaby Credits Theraflu For Knocking Him Out, Look: Game Co-Signs Blueface's New DIRT BAG EP, Blueface Records Himself Driving Recklessly On Highway. No release date has been announced yet. -Cyrus, DaniLeigh’s On Her Workout Goals After DaBaby Split, "Gotta work on that revenge body." Drake – Take Care Label : Young Money Entertainment – B0016280-01 JK03 , Cash Money Records – B0016280-01 JK03 , Universal Republic Records – B0016280-01 JK03 [2], Christopher Ryan Hardwick was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 23, 1971,[3] the son of Billy Hardwick (1941–2013), a professional ten-pin bowler, and Sharon Hills (née Facente), a real estate agent in Pasadena, California. Hardwick voiced Alexander Hamilton in The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd and Otis in the Barnyard series (the character was originally voiced by actor Kevin James in the movie Barnyard: The Original Party Animals). 12/30/20 ∙ 11:15 PM. In 2016, he started to host Talking Saul for the Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul. We've gone dark to celebrate Black History. He made guest appearances on such shows as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Married... with Children,[9] Boy Meets World[9] and Zoey 101, and was a guest commentator on VH1's I Love the '90s, which aired in 2005. [55], On July 25, 2018, AMC announced that a comprehensive investigation conducted alongside law firm Loeb & Loeb had failed to confirm Dykstra's allegations, and that Hardwick would return as host of Talking Dead and Talking with Chris Hardwick. -Hanan, "You know this girl loves her tattoos. [30], In 2004, Comedy Central used some of his material for an animated series called Shorties Watchin' Shorties. [38], Hardwick was previously engaged to model and actress Jacinda Barrett, and has had relationships with actresses Andrea Savage,[39] Janet Varney (from 2004 to 2011),[24] and Chloe Dykstra (from late 2011 to July 2014). [35] Extended and uncensored DVD, CD, and digital versions were released January 22, 2013. In August 2012, he hosted a special episode of The Nerdist on BBC America to "debate" the effects of time and space with other friends and celebrity nerds. [citation needed]. It was released on May 5, 2020, and features the hit single "Go Crazy". [9] In the fall of 1998, he starred in the UPN comedy Guys Like Us; the show aired 12 episodes before it was cancelled in January 1999. Jeepers Creepers 3 A sergeant and his task force embark on a mission to destroy the Creeper on its last day of feeding. [27], In May 2011, Hardwick signed a contract with BBC America to host a pilot of a panel talk show for the network based on the podcast. [23] From 1995 to 1998, he co-hosted with Jenny McCarthy the MTV dating game show Singled Out,[24] in which the main contestant selects from a pool of 50 people based on their attributes without seeing them. [29] It premiered on October 21, 2013. [46], Hardwick's ex-girlfriend Chloe Dykstra published an essay on Medium on June 14, 2018, in which she alleged that she had been subjected to emotional and sexual abuse by an unnamed ex-boyfriend, and claimed that she was subject to career blacklisting in retaliation for ending the relationship. [58], For other people named Chris Hardwick, see, American comedian, actor, television host, writer, producer, podcaster, and musician, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Interactive Program, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media – Social TV Experience, "AMC Pulls 'Talking With Chris Hardwick' After Chloe Dykstra's 'Troubling Allegations", "Chris Hardwick will return to AMC next month", "Honored to share my birthday today w/ Doctor Who! [49] In response, Nerdist removed all mentions of Hardwick from its website[50] while AMC announced that further episodes of Talking with Chris Hardwick would be pulled. Blue captures the entire celebration on-camera for Instagram followers at her crib and even snatches off her old chain. Hard 'n Phirm completed several songs for the 2009 Rob Zombie animated movie The Haunted World of El Superbeasto. [57] On August 10, his name was returned to Nerdist's website after their own investigation. Lil Pump Disrespects Juice WRLD On New Song. The rap artist has a sense of humor, too, most recently recording himself driving while crammed in his coupe with paintings on him. On November 7, 2014, he hosted the "Talent, Art, Movie and Costume" section of the BlizzCon gaming convention. Hardwick is also a stand-up comedian and performs with Mike Phirman in the music comedy duo Hard 'n Phirm, whose half-hour comedy special Comedy Central Presents: Hard 'n Phirm premiered in January 2008. [34] The special aired on Comedy Central on November 10, 2012 and was well received. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. -Hanan, Hennessy Carolina Promises To Smack Anyone Hating On Sister Cardi B’s Natural Beauty, "Cardi B and Meg Thee Stallion really are naturally beautiful when they're not wearing all the makeup. 's The Soup. [5] Hardwick was raised in his mother's Roman Catholic faith. in WATCH [10], Hardwick was a DJ on Los Angeles radio station KROQ-FM during the mid-1990s. Hardwick interviews celebrity fans of The Walking Dead as well as members of its cast and crew, interacts with the studio audience, re-airs clips of the episode, plays games with and polls the viewers via the Internet, and offers exclusive clips of the next episode. [31] In 2007, both his solo standup and duo act were featured on the comedy compilation CD Comedy Death Ray. [19], On July 10, 2012, Nerdist Industries was acquired by Legendary Entertainment. It's very fresh so please be respectful during this time", "Chris Hardwick and Lydia Hearst Are Engaged – Check Out Her Sweet Ring", "Talking Dead's Chris Hardwick and Lydia Hearst Are Married!". by [12] In 2010, he was featured in the film The Mother of Invention. In 2011, Hardwick began hosting Talking Dead, a live half-hour (later expanded to one hour) aftershow to AMC's series The Walking Dead. The messages revealed that Dykstra had also been involved in another romantic relationship with an unidentified man named Sam despite her pleas to reconcile with Hardwick, and included Dykstra admitting that she had handled the situation poorly. His podcast has broadcast 1,000 episodes as of December 2019. In 1993, Hardwick hosted the MTV game show Trashed, in which contestants would answer trivia questions or risk some of their belongings being destroyed. [12], On February 17, 2012, Hardwick filmed Mandroid, his first one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central in New York City. Hardwick was given the title of co-president of Legendary's digital business. Discover new country music on CMT. Since February 2010, Hardwick has been producing the "Nerdist" podcast, which he hosts with Jonah Ray and Matt Mira. It's all going to be fine", "Hey gang sorry for the awkward tweet but @skydart & I have decided to part ways. "[53][54] Days after Hardwick's dismissal from AMC, unverified text messages from 2014 and 2015 were released by TMZ in which Hardwick sent a lengthy breakup message to Dykstra as she pleaded with him to reconsider. In 2017, Hardwick guest voiced as the villain, Klaxxon, for the special podcast episode of Futurama released on the Nerdist podcast. "Did they even consider Yung Joc?" [2] On July 31, NBC announced that Hardwick would return as host of The Wall following its own investigation. [20], In February 2018, Hardwick announced that he would be rebranding The Nerdist Podcast to ID10T and that he would be leaving Nerdist since the contract with Legendary came to an end in 2017.[21]. Face shared footage of himself throwing big hits on a punching bag at his crib and blew his son away. On December 24, 2011, BBC America aired The Nerdist: The Year in Review, a comedy special hosted by Hardwick in Los Angeles. The episode was really an effort to promote the network's upcoming September 1 seventh-season premiere of the series Doctor Who. Hardwick created Nerdist Industries, operator of the Nerdist Podcast Network and home of his podcast The Nerdist Podcast, which later left the network and was renamed to ID10T with Chris Hardwick. [14][15][16] He entered into an equity partnership with GeekChicDaily in June 2011[17] to form Nerdist Industries. From October through December 2007, Hardwick hosted the weekly series Wired Science on PBS, while writing for Wired magazine. [13], Hardwick is a contributing writer for Wired (since 2007), wrote for Web Soup and Back at the Barnyard,[9] and he made regular appearances on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Chelsea Lately. [1] He hosts Talking Dead, an hourly aftershow on AMC affiliated with the network's zombie drama series The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, as well as Talking with Chris Hardwick, a show in which Hardwick interviews prominent pop culture figures, and The Wall, a plinko-inspired gameshow on NBC. [12], Hardwick appeared in Rob Zombie's horror films House of 1000 Corpses and Halloween II. I am eating lots of pizza. Dykstra refused to participate in the investigation.