Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Interview: Comedian Shane Torres
Shane's career caught fire when he famously defended Guy Fieri (and his shirt flames) in a bit on 'Conan.' Now, he talks to Sam about life on the roa…
6 years, 11 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Transgender Military Ban, Chunky 'Dad' Sneakers, Plus Who Uses Twitter?
The Trump administration's ban on transgender people serving openly in the military is in effect, but how is it being felt? A new Pew study dives int…
6 years, 11 months ago
Interview: Kathy Griffin's Life On the Blacklist
Kathy Griffin isn't ashamed of being a comic who spills the tea. That's what she tells Sam she does — whether she's calling out celebrities like the …
6 years, 11 months ago
Weekly Wrap: The Mueller Report, Notre Dame, 2020 Fundraising
The U.S. Department of Justice released a redacted version of Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election. Where do things s…
6 years, 11 months ago
Interview: Adam Serwer On White Nationalism's American Roots
The Atlantic staff writer Adam Serwer explains how racism and white nationalism were deeply embedded in America not just from its founding, but throu…
6 years, 11 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Tax Season Nears Its End, Plus Our Digital Lives After We Die
The deadline to file your taxes is right around the corner. We ask a tax preparer how things have changed since the Republican-led tax overhaul. Afte…
6 years, 11 months ago
Interview: Anthony Carrigan On 'Barry'
A few years after he was told he should quit acting, Anthony Carrigan shines as NoHo Hank on HBO's 'Barry.' He talks to guest host Elise Hu about wor…
6 years, 11 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Why Pop Songs Are Getting Shorter, Plus Climate Change, Opioids And CBD
Al Gore is still leading the fight against climate change, but the topic is now also becoming an issue of racial justice. How will it play out in 202…
6 years, 11 months ago
Interview: Karamo Brown On 'Queer Eye' & 'Embracing Purpose'
Fab Fiver Karamo Brown takes Sam to church, so to speak, in this episode recorded in front of a live audience at Sixth & I in Washington, D.C. Sam an…
6 years, 11 months ago
Weekly Wrap: Streaming Service Wars, Plus How Our Minds Handle The Unknown
Apple's announcement that it would enter the competitive world of video streaming services has Sam wondering what the future of TV looks like. He's j…
7 years ago