Chris Hardwick Records Podcast at Rick Beato’s Atlanta Studio

Chris Hardwick is taking his stand-up tour to Atlanta this weekend, but he didn’t just hit the Punchline Comedy stage. The comedian, actor and podcast host swung by the legendary Rick Beato studio to record an upcoming episode of his ITYOTI podcast.

Lotsa Stand-up Shows In Atlanta

Hardwick’s Instagram feed has been buzzing with tour announcements. In an April post he teased “Lotsa stand-up shows coming up! Starting tonight! Super fun mini tour and @mphirm is joining! Come on out!! More fun announcements next week!!” During his few days in the Peach State, Punchline Comedy at Underground Atlanta served as his home base.

Recording At Rick Beato’s Studio

Rick Beato, the Atlanta-based musician and YouTube educator behind the viral channel “Everything Music,” welcomed Hardwick into his private studio. “We had a wonderful chat,” Hardwick wrote. “He gave me a quick guitar lesson, and then we went and had some fantastic barbeque. Rick is an absolute gem!! 🎸🤘🏻”

A video clip shows Beato guiding Hardwick through basic chord shapes on an acoustic guitar. The session lasted just long enough for Hardwick to pick up new techniques—ideal fuel for future ITYOTI banter.

New Podcast Season On The Way

Hardwick has been teasing a revamped podcast, and this studio visit fits right into that rollout. In a prior Instagram update he unveiled “the new name, logo, and intro song for the new (but also partially old) show! First ep (but really 1145th) with @rejectedjokes goes up tomorrow! Available in all the usual podcast places… PS I’m excited about the new song, which I made with my friend and talented frequent collaborator @opusorange.”

While details on the rebrand remain under wraps, the Rick Beato episode promises a music-focused deep dive. Fans can expect to hear Hardwick’s signature humor mixed with Beato’s technical insights, all topped off by that post-session barbecue.

Rick Beato’s studio has earned acclaim for hosting artists from Foo Fighters to John Mayer. By inviting Hardwick, Beato bridges comedy and music in a unique crossover—one that aligns with Hardwick’s own career arc, which includes hosting AMC’s Talking Dead and producing music-centric Nerdist podcasts.

Hardwick’s Next Moves

After his Atlanta dates wrap, Hardwick is set to hit several more cities on his spring tour. His comedy credits span Comedy Central specials, voice-over roles in Big Mouth, and guest spots on The Wall. Meanwhile, his podcast work under the Nerdist banner has amassed millions of downloads.

Fans eager for the Rick Beato episode can search “ITYOTI” across podcast platforms once the recording goes live. With Hardwick’s energetic style and Beato’s encyclopedic music knowledge, the collaboration could be one of the season’s most entertaining reveals.

As Hardwick packs up his gear and heads to the next venue, one thing is clear: whether he’s on stage or in the studio, he’s always ready for the next great conversation—and a side of Southern BBQ.

Trivia

Chris Hardwick faced allegations of sexual misconduct in 2018, which he denied, leading to a temporary suspension from his hosting duties.

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