Joel McHale is an American actor and comedian. He performed in Theatersports improv shows at Seattle's Market Theatre for four years with Unexpected Productions. McHale earned a walk-on spot as a backup tight end on the University of Washington Huskies football team during their 1991 NCAA championship run. His film credits include Adult Beginners, Blended with Adam Sandler, and Ted with Mark Wahlberg. He has also appeared in the series Animal Control and Community. McHale has produced the film Joel McHale: Live from Pyongyang, the series Crime Scene Kitchen, and hosted the comedy podcast The Darkest Timeline.