Cookbook author Pam Anderson was on the Lopate Show recently to talk about making meatless meals and getting more vegetarian dishes in your repertoire. She also told us about her love of Spanx!

New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his latest book about food and how our ideas about food have been shaped. He revealed that he's a Justin Bieber fan and also told what his comfort foods are, even if he doesn't love the term itself.

Daniel Eagan was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss updating his book, America's Film Legacy. He also told us that he's a fan of supermarkets!

Stephen Merchant, the co-creator of the BBC's "The Office" and the series "Extras," was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss his first stand-up comedy tour. He also told us, among other things, that his favorite comfort food is fish and chips.

Kenneth Branaghwas on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss his career as an actor and director -- and to discuss his role as Sir Laurence Olivier in the film, "My Week with Marilyn." He also revealed that his favorite comfort food is fish and chips. (It must be an English thing.)

Actress-singer Andrea Marcovicci spoke to Leonard Lopate recently to discuss her 25th year performing at the Oak Room, and she also told us what she's been listening to recently.

Andrew Carmellini, chef-owner of Locanda Verde and The Dutch, spoke to Leonard Lopate about his most recent cookbook, and he revealed what his favorite comfort food is!

Gerard Mannix Flynn was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss "James X," a play that looks at the abusive treatment of children in Irish institutions through the eyes of man who was raised in one. He also told us that he's been listening to Amy Winehouse and reveals what his favorite comfort food is!

Dan Stevens plays Matthew Crawley on the hit series "Downton Abbey," on PBS's Masterpiece Classic. He tells the Leonard Lopate Show what he's been reading and watching recently -- as well as his love of Indian food!

Chocolatier Jacques Torres was on the Lopate Show recently to share his favorite holiday recipes, and he also shared his love of peanut M&M's!

MSNBC host Chris Matthews was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to discuss the legacy of Pres. Kennedy and he also told us exactly how he likes his prime rib done!

Writer (and sometime guest host of the Lopate Show) John Hodgman spoke to Leonard about That Is All, the last part of his trilogy called Complete World Knowledge. He also revealed what his comfort food is and why he loved Cormac McCarthy's novel The Road.

Actor Paul Gross was on the Lopate Show recently, along with co-star Kim Cattrall, to discuss the Broadway revival of "Private Lives."

Kim Cattrall was on the Lopate Show, along with co-star Paul Gross, to discuss starring the Broadway revival of "Private Lives." She also revealed her love of "Antiques Roadshow."

Playwright Alfred Uhry was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss "Reaper Angels," his latest collaboration with choreographer and director Martha Clarke. He revealed his love of brisket and HGTV!

Director and choreographer Martha Clarke was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss "Angel Reapers," her collaboration with Alfred Uhry. She revealed what she's been reading and watching recently.

Nina Arianda was on the Lopate Show recently to discuss her starring role in the Broadway production of "Venus in Fur." She also revealed what her favorite comfort food is. (It's the same as her co-star Hugh Dancy's!)

Actor Hugh Dancy was on the show to discuss his starring role in the Broadway production of "Venus in Fur" and he revealed, among other things, that he collects hands!

Actress Camille Mana was on the Lopate Show to talk about her role in the play "Asuncion." She revealed that she's a fan of deserts, any and all.

Actor Justin Bartha was on the Lopate Show to talk about his role in the play "Asuncion." He revealed his love of peanut butter, among other things.