85: Best in Show with Kathryn VanArendonk

Phil and Emily continue their journey through the 2000s with Christopher Guest’s beloved mockumentary Best in Show . Joined by critic Kathryn VanArendonk, they discuss the film’s improvisational comedy, its incredible ensemble cast—including Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, and Fred Willard—and why the world of competitive dog shows created one of the funniest comedies of the decade. They also unpack Guest’s unique filmmaking style and how Best in Show became a cult favorite that still influences comedy today. Follow the show and guests Podcast Like It’s — Phil Iscove — Emily St. James — Kathryn VanArendonk — Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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85: Best in Show with Kathryn VanArendonk is an episode from Podcast Like It's 1999 by Phillip Iscove.

This episode is 1:19:13 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2026.

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