Podcast Episodes

Tom Pelphrey Wouldn’t Change a Day

Season 1 Episode 57

A decade ago, the actor Tom Pelphrey couldn’t have imagined the shape his life would take today: a father to a two-year-old daughter, starring in the new HBO series Task alongside Mark Ruffalo, and e…

Published on 2 hours ago

Gene Simmons: The Demon Loves His Mom

Season 1 Episode 56

If Gene Simmons’ hard exterior scared you off, it did its job. As a founding member of the band KISS, Gene has spent decades putting on what he calls a persona, and today it comes off — at least a li…

Published on 1 week ago

Check It Out: Building a Legacy with Tisha Campbell (Legacy Talk)

Hey, Fail Better listeners — here’s a great show I think you should know about: Legacy Talk, hosted by the Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe. It’s a part of the Lemonada network, a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Amanda Knox’s Story Isn’t Over

Season 1 Episode 55

Amanda Knox was a young student in a foreign country when she was thrust into an international media firestorm, accused — and then ultimately acquitted — of the murder of her roommate. Now an author …

Published on 3 weeks ago

The Pitfalls of Manhood with Terry Real

Season 1 Episode 54

I should’ve known I was in for a revelatory conversation when I met with the family therapist Terry Real. He pioneered a book on male depression in the ‘90s, and he’s been helping countless people br…

Published on 4 weeks ago

An Hour with Melissa Febos About a Year Without Sex

Season 1 Episode 53

Memoirists do the generous work of letting us into their lives, and then there are ones like Melissa Febos who also graciously entertain all the new questions their work inspires. Melissa lets me in …

Published on 1 month ago

Jess Walter Can Hoop (and Write)

Season 1 Episode 52

I’m coming to you live from Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California, where I got to sit down with my friend, author Jess Walter. We chatted in front of a packed house (including a few friendly dog…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Tim Minchin’s Infinite Universes

Season 1 Episode 51

The musician (-comedian-actor-composer-director-Californication guest star) Tim Minchin is an aspirational figure. He brings an unmatched level of precision and thoughtfulness to conversations, wheth…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Family Business with Robert Downey Jr.

Season 1 Episode 50

The spotlight has certainly taken its toll on Robert Downey Jr. over the years. But much like his beloved MCU character Tony Stark, there's an undeniably powerful force inside Robert that keeps him p…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

What Jake Clark Wants You To Know About Trauma

Season 1 Episode 49

Jake Clark is an unexpected hero. As the founder of the Save a Warrior program for veterans and first responders, he helps those suffering from post-traumatic stress uncover the core of their pain, w…

Published on 2 months ago