John C. Reilly & Tim Heidecker Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED

Moonbase 8 stars John C. Reilly and Tim Heidecker answer the internet's most searched questions about themselves. Is Tim Heidecker married to Eric Wareheim? Who does John C. Reilly look like? Is Tim Heidecker real? Why is John C. Reilly on "Tim & Eric"? John and Tim answer all these questions and much more.
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[@gelatinskeleton8745]

John C. Reilly is seriously one of the most talented actors in the industry. Dr. Steve Brule is an absolute insane character.

[@austins.2495]

I love him in Boogie Nights

[@DavidVassleofYeshua]

I agree, and would like to congratulate you on your tasty profile name.

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

Boogie Nights Chicago The Thin Red Line What's Eating Gilbert Grape Gangs of New York The Aviator He's so funny everyone forgets he's one of the most talented actors in a generation.

[@grahamwalden2867]

@@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat freaking a. I've tried explaining this to so many people 🤣🤣

[@iverson7x]

Yeah, that’s why John C. Riley is a producer for Dr. Steve Brule

[@Jimbysisto]

John C. Reilly being the biggest Tim and Eric Fan is really sweet.

[@colinsturgell683]

For your health

[@jerrysizzler44]

Totally. When he knew Rosetti the Rat I was like d'awww

[@mackey4113]

Bc he’s on the show.. as Dr. Steve Brule

[@HEATSEEKER00]

Sam Hyde is their biggest fan

[@Jimbysisto]

@@mackey4113obviously. Him being aware of the 'world' as in Rosetti the Rat. That's what makes me happy.

[@TracksuitDev]

This is the most out of character I’ve ever seen Tim. It’s just the real dude. It’s refreshing.

[@stevewalls9542]

I was just thinking this. Tim is actually Tim. Lol

[@TheDustyWilk]

ugh same. he's so down to earth and I love it

[@gavinjohnston8156]

I was thinking the same thing. I clicked on the video cause I was curious how he would act. And he just decided to be himself. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen him out of character

[@samstromberg5271]

He does an entire 1.5 hour interview completely out of character on h3 podcast! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqHbmqWpbrFredk

[@mulatso7959]

I guess you don't watch it every thursday on Office Hours for the last 3 years

[@ryanslater674]

People just dont understand just how brilliant Tim is. He's hysterical

[@taff2934]

Totally agree. So creative

[@kievmiddeton2656]

Like a modern day Andy Kaufman lol

[@solodolotrevino]

@anon anon he’s way more sophisticated than that

[@Raven187FPV]

On cinema at the cinema is a masterpiece.

[@ryanslater674]

@TacoTacoTacoTaco huh? Def not

[@alextrainor2552]

He looks awfully a lot like Dr. Steve Brule.

[@MiselStarmo]

Yeah! Very interesting....

[@MereCashmere]

That’s super wierd...

[@honeybabou6119]

It blew my mind to learn that he was an executive producer for his show.

[@Seantendo]

John forgot he _was_ on Tim And Eric. He was in the crowd during the "keep your meat ice cold" parade scene. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH6Vc2SGnLGHba8

[@metalface9463]

No he wears glasses

[@shady9118]

i love how john is promoting tim more than tim himself

[@Electreel64]

Who is this John C. Drungle? Looks like a dang hunk to me.

[@iAmNovaFilms]

Total hrunk!

[@steverhodes9743]

Bringo!

[@borbafet9206]

who cares?

[@angelicreinforcement3373]

John Drungle and Tim Hringus

[@Telorchid]

A lot of hunks are just randyboys, exercise caution.

[@slxxpyhollow]

Tim has aged so well

[@LiamPorterFilms]

If you like looking at the handsomely aged face of Tim Heidecker, don't miss out the brand new 100-minute documentary about the 2016 election, racist trolls and the unique comedy of the On Cinema universe. Simply search YT for "Heidecker Vs The Alt Right".

[@SC-vj4wv]

He's No. 1 Handsy Boy after all!

[@Aster_Risk]

@@SC-vj4wv I would agree, but I call my husband that.

[@jaycue7641]

Cant stand hunks like this Drangus!

[@CJ-lr4uq]

it's the adrenochrome

[@Jeremycook_]

Don't be a Dingus!! Jon C. Reilly sings all his songs

[@LiamPorterFilms]

Do you get nostalgic for Steve Brule and Tim and Eric too? Don't miss out on the brand new 100-minute documentary about the 2016 election, racist trolls and the unique comedy of the On Cinema universe. Simply search YT for "Heidecker Vs The Alt Right".

[@Parrotchuter]

Dangus

[@nicholaspaul924]

I know...

[@Jeremycook_]

@@nicholaspaul924 Steve knows, because he's a doctor... ya dingus

[@jeanpierrepapin6858]

Doctor of trumpet

[@maritimemucker9474]

Absolute legends. Tim is an inspiration no joke. I got a tattoo of him and my mom kicked me out of the house for it and now I'm getting by selling meat I find. God bless.

[@terryhiplo3016]

Hope you’re keeping it ice cold….

[@latemammoth]

you find?

[@frenchtoast2319]

@@terryhiplo3016 nah ice cold is how meat goes bad. You want it still warm.

[@DanielTaylorOCMD]

Should have shown it to your dad, I want to meat that dad!

[@riffsthatkill2180]

Throw in some Pitzman's with the meat deal and you'll start getting rich fast.

[@eq4611]

John: I look like my siblings and dad. Tim: That's weird.

[@robincarmosino8300]

pretty suspicious that he didn't say Steve Brule until after the gif question...

[@jimmybrungus2552]

He does look a lot like his brother Stan Brule

[@mikehunt30]

Lol he said bros and sisters...I thought weird too....I pictured girls with his face...which happens to be one of my personal fantasies

[@Jukeboksi]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4LaZaOCa8SaoJI

[@Fake_Robot]

Tim's Kitchen Tips is unreasonably funny.

[@byHexted]

I love when Eric will show up and say something like “my sisters in town and it’s her birthday and I’m missing it for this” and he’ll be upset about it

[@gregcramer1502]

agree, have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYPJfaOvjrqaf68

[@patrickgarvey2066]

Pitzman’s is very serious mustard, nothing funny about it all

[@Niscimble]

Just make a laaaannneeee

[@luminvader8911]

@@byHexted my basement flooded... why am I here again? "It just tastes overwhelmingly like mustard"

[@rodbelding9523]

Seeing these two together reminded me, the world needs more Steve Brule.

[@scotteous]

For our health!

[@D__S__]

id give a leg for a 5th season

[@Brycereigle2000]

When he said he's a executive producer on check it out, in present tense, it got me excited. Probably just a oversight but you never know.. Could have been a very subtle hint!

[@LorenzoDoesntExist]

"You are funny, but looks aren't everything." That's a great line.

[@thedepartedmack1284]

Two actual geniuses of comedy

[@MarvinMonroe]

Tim could have done his "poor reading skills" act that he does in On Cinema.

[@redwolfe7049]

That would've been great.

[@Seantendo]

But that's a fake character Tim plays who is also named Tim Heidecker.

[@redwolfe7049]

@@Seantendo it's funny for personally on the timing of watching this video because I've been watching a lot of Tim stuff lately and thought how each project he does, he's him but not him. Like Nite Live Tim isn't At The Cinema Tim. It's like parallel universes of Tim in one universe.

[@rockforlight]

Actually not entirely his character. I think I recalled Tim saying it's an exaggeration of his own dyslexia.

[@JohnParkDesign]

Decker

[@EvansSecret]

Wayne is going to be pissed when he sees this electric chemistry between Jan and Dr. Steve Brule while they play these characters. For your health.

[@Kira-qc4qi]

For your divorce

[@ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113]

Spraynard Kruger will be most disappointed, in his Dad and will marry Carol, in a rotten Burrito-fueled rit of fealous jage.

[@Iffy]

Spaghetti house!

[@EvansSecret]

@@Iffy never too much garlic for Dr. Brule

[@MyLightIsJesus]

"You are funny but looks aren't everything" For your health.

[@TheMilwaukeeProtocol]

That was a good jab!!

[@gtwrmw1978]

Tim's new character "John Pig" is nearly as good as Troi.

[@Guyote_]

Gives Pigman a run for his money

[@Primalintent]

How does it compare to Tayne tho?

[@Guyote_]

@@Primalintent now Tayne I can get into

[@gtwrmw1978]

@@Primalintent If you engage the 4d3d3d3, I think Tayne is probably the best.

[@jeanharper9683]

John sang the most gorgeous, heartbreaking Mr. Cellophane in the movie Chicago.

[@TheBuri00]

Yes! Great scene

[@spongebobbette23]

I think he was nominated for an oscar for that!

[@aliensapien9854]

it took me 9 mins to realise Chauncey Riley has a bird on his head glove

[@Robstar2672]

Bringo!

[@sandygrungerson1177]

my question is how long are their prison sentences

[@rockforlight]

Wired, it's called rubber cement, and it costs $.99. You've had years to get this right and it's time someone said something.

[@KeyboardAttacker]

John C. Reilly, best hype man for Tim Heidecker right there

[@Pappaoh]

Two guys who have brought more laughter and joy to my life than most people I've encountered in the last several years. There are people I never would've connected with except that we both crack up hard for these boys. Much love and gratitude to you both!

[@r.l.steinfeld1448]

Very interesting, Tim is almost always in character - this is one of the first times I've seen him not

[@renegadechoir]

check out his podcast/web show "office hours" he isn't really in character there.

[@mmca9323]

Tim Heidecker is hilarious af, on cinema at the cinema is the best comedy I've seen in years.

[@redwolfe7049]

I've been binging on the Oscer specials lately.

[@mmca9323]

@@redwolfe7049 me too!

[@MimiMadness94]

I hope they make more because the last Oscar special was very good

[@puxtbuck6731]

Traitor

[@Tobaman111]

Why is the paper sticking to the foam board giving me major chalk board scratching vibes?

[@SFforlife]

ASMR

[@pricerowland]

I feel like the horrible peeling was specifically requested by Tim as a bit

[@dihigo]

John C. Riley's band is "Prestige Worldwide."

[@marylopez3496]

Tim has aged so well

[@spongebobbette23]

*Prestige Worldwide

[@utz2867]

Tim is a comedy genius of our generation

[@LiamPorterFilms]

If you love the comedic genius of our generation Tim Heidecker,, don't miss out the brand new 100-minute documentary about the 2016 election, racist trolls and the unique comedy of the On Cinema universe. Simply search YT for "Heidecker Vs The Alt Right".

[@LUImusic856]

It’s the lsd lol

[@Jeremy-th5pt]

Not

[@fritzfxx]

"The world is weird and if you react to it in an honest way, you are weird." -John "you cant C me" Reilly

[@davidfloren5339]

Tairy Green is yelling at you right now, "WRITE THAT DOWN!"

[@SwingJake]

...(kicks bush over) write that down too...

[@spongebobbette23]

".....is there cheddar?"

[@davidfloren5339]

@@spongebobbette23 You'll have to crouch in stealth positions. For hours!

[@davidfloren5339]

It's your NOSE!!!

[@terryquesenberry9218]

Tary Q. Agrees!

[@j.walker6845]

Wired really dropped the ball on those boards. Every single one ripped!

[@TheJocularJurist]

John C. Riley is such a wholesome man. He also did Vampire's assistant, never forget that 😂

[@Momon143]

He was so good in that. People unreasonably expected that character to be handsome, which I don't think was said anywhere in the books.

[@TheJocularJurist]

@@Momon143 i liked it too :). Just wasn't the greatest of movies haha

[@WC-PO]

@@Momon143 To be fair, John C. Reilly was wildly attractive in that movie.

[@Aster_Risk]

@@WC-PO I've always found him attractive.

[@eansba88-]

Those books were my jam in middle school, was rather disappointed the movie was so meh. John C Riley was enjoyable though, but when isnt he.

[@buckrogers8024]

John C. Reilly walked past me years ago while I was eating outdoors at a restaurant. We locked eyes and nodded to each other and he continued on his way. I love this guy.

[@frenchtoast2319]

He probably approved of your tacos.

[@RK--ni5kj]

I've never been happier to see tim show up in my subscriptions on a non-office hours video Love ya pep-pep

[@LiamPorterFilms]

If you love Office Hours and Tim Heidecker, don't miss out the brand new 100-minute documentary about the 2016 election, racist trolls and the origins of OH. Simply search YT for "Heidecker Vs The Alt Right".

[@johnstajduhar9617]

It’s so weird seeing John C. Reilly talk in complete sentences sometimes. Like I know he’s a great actor and full of range but I can’t get Dr. Steve Brule out of my head when I see him now.

[@frenchtoast2319]

You're right, they do look similar.

[@Garl_Vinland]

I love how John just answers every question including the ones for Tim xD

[@Seantendo]

Frozen Spit is the best band name since Pusswhip Banggang.

[@anjingkuda]

Tim looks like he's about to change career to country music star

[@lunyteve]

Tim's Kitchen Tips is best cooking show I've ever seen

[@benrose47]

Man it's kinda funny to see Tim reading so well.

[@patrickgarvey2066]

Spaghett! Spooked ya!

[@jayr7965]

I think this is the first time I've seen Tim's real laugh. Feels good.

[@youneedtocalmdown420]

He has a cute laugh

[@davegriffmusic]

I love all the Tim Heideckers.

[@Hambs]

This is one of those rare tim heidecker interviews that isn't awkward

[@Aster_Risk]

I'm always happy when I get to see these two not playing characters. They both seem like such nice guys.

[@Tom-rg2ex]

"He's weird because the world is weird and if you react to it in an honest way you are weird." -John Chauncey Reilly

[@aaronelam]

Tim really put in his best effort on this interview.

[@blakesweeney1023]

Was interesting to see the rare occasion of these two being themselves.

[@PritchDringle]

What I love, other than the obvious (pickle slices) is that these two fellas are still super deep in creative collaboration after all this time.

[@paultiplea]

Seeing Tim be genuine is so weird

[@HyperPolaris]

When JCR says shark fighter at 5:35, his smile reminds me of “like a cowboy boot”

[@ttt69420]

"Why did Tim Heidecker cancel MDE's World Peace?"

[@GeeWizKhalifa.]

Tim Heidecker is one of the most brilliant comedians of the last 20 years. So the question "Is Tim Heidecker funny"...YES

[@fossilguytom4977]

Brilliant philosophy - "I think I'm funny, some other people do, that's okay"

[@sombonTV]

That’s hilarious what he said about his voice. Years ago I walking into Chelsea Market where I worked at the time, and he was behind me. And I knew he was behind me bc I heard his voice!

[@sjamesvfx]

the stickers are a disaster. Hopefully Wired improves this going forward.

[@aaroninternet4159]

What a mess!

[@wishiwasabear]

They managed to hit this level of quality in only 5 years. Give them a few decades and I'm sure they will fix it.

[@yuhyuh7603]

I know, they come off so easily, they should use superglue

[@joereadel]

Electrical tape

[@OtterSC2]

@@joereadel with a little paper tab at the end to lift that would be so cheap and easy.

[@AnthonyD1986]

John C Brule is one of the most underrated actors of our time.

[@jamesgillam6478]

If I ever saw John C Rielly in person, I'd just ask for a photo because I wouldn't want to bother him too much, but I'd WANT to ask to take a video with him, where we smile, and then he says 'turn the camera off save the battery' and then cuts out lol

[@rustyshackleford2934]

best part of this was finding out why he goes by John "C" Reilly instead of John Reilly. Love this guy and that's a cool fact I never knew.

[@louisebrillo06]

It's free real estate.

[@LiamPorterFilms]

If you get nostalgic for the old days of T&E, don't miss out on the brand new 100-minute documentary on the unique comedy of Tim Heidecker, the 2016 election and racist trolls: just search for "Heidecker Vs The Alt Right".

[@hugevibez]

🤯

[@AM-gc4yd]

It's A-BOX-A-BALOON !

[@lornemalvo4492]

The way you can tell this isn't the real Tim Heidecker is he wouldn't speak Rosetti The Rat's name to even spit on him.

[@davidedwards5704]

Loved this! Such sweet and earnest friends.

[@tonywashere234]

very interesting to hear them talk of their characters in the third person, especially Tim.

[@redwolfe7049]

It is. Kinda surreal to see Tim like this

[@Mmxxaamm]

We have seen a lot of out of character Tim this year, it's so weird seeing him being "normal", but it's also very welcoming Forever nº1 handsome man

[@Mmxxaamm]

@Anna M. i don’t know about that, if you watch his stand up special you can clearly see that he still got it, you can see that also in On Cinema and his recent film, now obviously he has changed, he has probably matured a lot and now sees the world on a different perspective, and that’s completely fine. I doubt Tim or Eric would ever force themselves to do something they doesn’t truly feel is true to them

[@steveglover6411]

I love these guys immensely by the way. Awesome KZbin, Great Job👍

[@faceofdoomness]

Love to see these 2 hunks being chummy together answering semi-covered questions

[@AJ-das]

Fun fact: The day I found out who Tim was married to, I met her that very night.

[@RaisonDetre96]

Cool, what’s the story behind that?

[@rollomaughfling380]

I was into meeting her right before you did on the day you found out who she was back when I was a Freshman in the '80s.

[@kane00000]

Tim Heidecker is an absolute legend. He is so funny to me that everything he does is funny.

[@sofamiller7133]

Calhoun was, in fact, a senator for South Carolina for over 15 years

[@jennifermurray6245]

I'm so happy I ate that 8th of mushrooms 2 hours ago

[@christopherdamron269]

John does look kinda like Tom Waits depending on the face he’s making

[@patrickburns7261]

8:30 The Killing Of a Sacred Deer (2017)

[@madeleineblakeley8024]

Laughed and smiled all the way through!

[@DoctorNemmo]

This whole interview was pretty much healing 2020.

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

To be honest I rather enjoyed seeing these two together just being themselves. A lot of people seem confused weather Tim Heidecker angry and aggressive behaviour in some shows such as on cinema at the cinema is real or on Tim Heidecker live. It is an act. He is a very normal guy. But his acting is phenomenal. Eric W's acting is awesome as well.

[@mercster]

John: You look like an extremely handsom W.C. Fields.

[@sgt.panini506]

Bring back awesome show

[@grizzleyadams3865]

an interview with an amazing stepfather and doctor of life

[@Scott_Silver]

Tim and Eric’s Billionaire Dollar Movie is a masterpiece, as is Check it Out, and Decker Hawaii

[@eansba88-]

Tim and eric go to the mayor was always my favorite. Their latter stuff got too absurdist for me.

[@ryuryu9520]

"Can Tim Heidecker sing" The Thanes of the Shire: No

[@ryuryu9520]

@Ken Clarke You'll have to watch the 6th On Cinema Oscar Special

[@yakiclone45]

Tim. Loved your last special. Great stuff.

[@TrueGritProductions]

Tim peaked at Spaghet and it's been a freefall ever since Billion Dollar Movie

[@ryansizemore5064]

"I look a lot like my brothers and sisters.' Tim: Thats wierd.

[@milesthemelonator]

just searched 1000 times for john c calhoun

[@st6ph6n28]

"in the tri-county area" and "eric's probably the man I've kissed the most" are two hilarious sentences

[@danhall9197]

Mickey Dolan? You’re brannanas!!!

[@HeatMyShorts]

No one looks like John C. Reilly... Except for Dr. Steve Brule. Striking resemblance!

[@Sengence]

Joh C. Reilly: He's weird because the world is weird and if you react to it in an honest way you're weird. ME: 👨‍🏫This kind of logic is flawless🥰

[@nowhere_dan]

John c reilly knowing and promoting all of Tim's stuff is really sweet

[@icecreamalacarte]

John C putting a bird on it; ultimate artist

[@thomaszampino6369]

Sweet Berry Wine 🍷

[@TheVeregat]

He really does look a lot like Mickey Dolenz

[@kicksnaudio5288]

This was a interesting video..I some how got glued in

[@BradTech.]

"How can I learn to be more empathetic?" 🙌

[@powerbaar4833]

I love these guys 🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@LiamPorterFilms]

Do you get nostalgic for Steve Brule and Tim and Eric too? Don't miss out on the brand new 100-minute documentary about the 2016 election, racist trolls and the unique comedy of the On Cinema universe. Simply search YT for "Heidecker Vs The Alt Right".

[@powerbaar4833]

@@LiamPorterFilms Oh yea I did

[@randomgoodness]

Wired thinking we’re all here for John C Reilly, but we’re really all here for Steve Brule.

[@justintaylor3569]

For your health!

[@xwinger15]

2 massive legends

[@marsgodofwarx]

Great job!