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Episode 91 - Kogonada
Profound and formally audacious, Kogonada’s feature debut Columbus captured the eyes and hearts of countless indie film fans upon its premiere last year. The former video essayist’s story of life, de…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Episode 90 - Chloé Zhao
After making the rounds on the festival circuit for nearly a year, director Chloé Zhao's sophomore feature, The Rider, is finally in theaters. Shot on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, the …
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Episode 89 - The Lost Episode
So look: I lost an interview. This doesn't normally happen. In fact, in my nine years of recording conversations...it never has. The talk in question with the wonderful Heather Christian, a musician …
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Episode 88 - Michael Imperioli
According to Michael Imperioli, acting is all about showing up prepared and positive. Lucky for us, that's something he's been doing on-screen for close to thirty years. Raised in New York by support…
Published on 7 years, 8 months ago
Episode 87 - Jay Duplass
Jay Duplass is a busy guy. Often alongside his younger brother Mark, Jay has left his distinct signature on dozens of projects over the past two decades, proving through his prolific yet singular wor…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Episode 86 - Josh Radnor
Unless you've lived without a TV for the past decade or so, you probably recognize Josh Radnor. The actor--who is also a skilled writer, director, and musician--has been immortalized in the eyes of t…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
Episode 85 - Alia Shawkat
Talk Easy returns! Actress Alia Shawkat is on the show this week. We talk growing up on the television, the success of Search Party, and how the #MeToo movement is getting increasingly complex. http:…
Published on 7 years, 9 months ago
A Talk Easy Holiday Special
With the year coming to a close, Sam (literally) calls on past guests of the show to deliver some hope. Including: Janicza Bravo talking Kahlil Joseph’s Shadow Play at the New Museum; Jon Daly wishin…
Published on 8 years ago
Episode 83 - Sean Baker
Sean Baker is a writer/director known primarily for the Prince of Broadway, Tangerine, and, most recently, The Florida Project. In this week’s episode, Sam and Sean dive into his upbringing in New Je…
Published on 8 years ago
Episode 82 - Lois Smith
The inimitable Lois Smith has lived a full and exciting life, beginning in Kansas in 1930 and leading her to where she is today, acting in films like Marjorie Prime and Lady Bird at the age of 87. Lo…
Published on 8 years ago