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Jenny Han insists on hope
Episode 66
Jenny Han feels like the same person as her teenage self – which might explain why her books and their adaptations connect so strongly with teen audiences. Her "To All The Boys" and "The Summer I Tur…
Published on 2 months ago
Michelle Obama doesn't regret saying 'no'
Episode 65
Michelle Obama says she's never truly been able to realize her own ambition. But now she's changing that. She's saying "no" to what's expected of her and "yes" to what she wants to do, including star…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
What Kyle MacLachlan learned from his friend David Lynch
Episode 64
Kyle MacLachlan says he wouldn't have a career without his friend and longtime collaborator David Lynch, who died earlier this year. His first gig was on Lynch's "Dune" which was followed up by "Blue…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kyle MacLachlan daydreams about the future
Episode 63
Kyle MacLachlan is known for his iconic roles in David Lynch classics like "Blue Velvet" and "Twin Peaks," but he's reinvented himself again and again throughout the years. His recent work includes r…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Jason Reynolds loves being a "crybaby"
Episode 62
Jason Reynolds writes stories that don't talk down to kids. In young adult books like "Long Way Down," "Ghost" and two Miles Morales Spider-Man novels, there is a clear understanding: kids are compli…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Orville Peck killed his impostor syndrome
Episode 61
Orville Peck is full of apparent contradictions. As a kid in South Africa, he went from dancing ballet to playing drums in a punk band. He loves musical theater but made a name for himself as a count…
Published on 3 months ago
Ramy Youssef wants to make it weird
Episode 60
Ramy Youssef's creative pursuits range from stand-up to his semi-biographical Hulu show, "Ramy," to his new animated series, "#1 Happy Family USA." In all of his efforts, he says he's just trying to …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Mike Birbiglia doesn't think every setup needs a punchline
Episode 59
When Mike Birbiglia tells a story, he tries to make it relatable to everyone in the audience – whether it's tapping into his childhood anxiety, relating his clumsy attempts at self improvement or sha…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Jonathan Groff lost his faith while spelunking
Episode 58
Jonathan Groff has brought his killer vocals and Disney-hero charm to Broadway hits like "Spring Awakening," "Hamilton" and "Merrily We Roll Along." He's nominated for a Tony award for his latest Bro…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Wanda Sykes is looking for higher stakes
Episode 57
Wanda Sykes life has been defined by one act of courage after another. Leaving a safe career for comedy, getting divorced, coming out and surviving breast cancer all took a lot of guts. She shares wi…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago