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Interviews with comedians, creators, makers, the invisible, psychiatrists, animals, writers, people with mental health issues, showrunners, the interesting.
I met Alonzo Bodden when he was a panelist on “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me." And by met, I mean I asked to take a picture with him and stood on my tippy toes next ... Read More...
Julia Holter has the most ethereal quality to her music. She makes us feel like we're surrounded by pixies every second of every day. She's talented, fun, and h... Read More...
Kay Cannon, the Emmy-nominated writer and producer for “30 Rock,” co-executive producer for “New Girl” and screenplay writer of the hit movie Pitch Perfect is n... Read More...
Getting people drunk and making movies, what a life! It's the life of Seth Weitberg, co-producer of Comedy Central's "Drunk History." I don't know whose job I e... Read More...
I've been a fan of photographer Darren Ankenman for a few years now. I didn't know much about him, but after he did a stellar shoot with the band Other Lives, w... Read More...
Welcome to "What Turned You On?" the Serial Optimist series that is all about inspiration and influence. We've been talking with musicians about the one album t... Read More...
Eric Melin of Lawrence, Kansas represented America in this year’s 2013 Air Guitar Championship in a fierce competition before huge crowds. You’d think that woul... Read More...
In this series we ask musicians about the one album that changed their life, the album that turned that slow burn of curiosity into an uncontrollable fire, the ... Read More...
One could simply call Dave Ross a great comedian, and no doubt is. He's also just a creative A+, always abstract yet spot on. Great blend. His sketch group WOME... Read More...
Pardis Parker is a funny fellow who writes/directs/produces/acts and does stand-up. In other words, he’s a super creative guy. He’s got his hands in many differ... Read More...
I am not a gamer. I can’t even remember the last time I played a video game. I often think, “I should play video games, it might be relaxing”, but I know I neve... Read More...
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me, “The Oddly Informative New Quiz” needs no introductions, nor does its host Peter Sagal. For over 14 years, listeners across America ha... Read More...
You know him, you love him, we love him and we love this interview with SO favorite Rob Corddry. Let’s give you a little rundown. He was in 2003’s Old School. (... Read More...
You know him, you love him, it’s Neal Brennan! Writer, director, co-creator for, obviously, “Chappelle’s Show.” Director for “Inside Amy Schumer” and “New Girl”... Read More...