Robby Hoffman: podcast appearances and interviews

Rivkah Sarah Robby Hoffman, born on December 2, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York, is a Canadian-American actress and comedian. She began her career as a writer and has contributed to various television shows, including The Chris Gethard Show, Baroness Von Sketch Show, Workin' Moms, and Odd Squad. The latter program earned an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Children's, Preschool Children's, Family Viewing in 2019. Hoffman released her first stand-up special titled I am Nervous in 2019. She gained recognition as one of Comedy Central's Up Next comedians in 2018 and was featured on Conan O'Brien's Comics to Watch list. In 2020, she was also included on Vulture's list of The Comedians You Should and Will Know. Hoffman’s acting career includes a recurring role as Randi in the HBO Max series Hacks, for which she was nominated in 2025 for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Her performances have been called a breakthrough by The New York Times, which described her as both a star and a fan favorite.