I sat down with comedian Bryan Callen, who directed and stars in our new comedy pilot, “The Experts,” to discuss why outrage pays better than nuance, how he found his way to God, and why boys need resistance to grow into men.

We get into:

• What it was like directing for the first time

• The ruthless capitalism of Hollywood

• What happens to masculinity when drones replace warriors

• Why having all the facts on our phones doesn’t help us find the truth

• The criticism of Joe Rogan over the 2024 election

• Making sense of the world in 2026