Podcast Episodes

A rare dive into David Lynch's mind

Episode 7

David Lynch doesn't do a lot of interviews. The Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive creator usually just lets his work speak for itself. But he was excited to talk to Rachel about his new album coming ou…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Bowen Yang thinks being present is overrated

Episode 6

Bowen Yang has had some iconic Saturday Night Live roles — the iceberg that sank the Titanic, the Chinese spy balloon, the Tiny Desk intern. And he's also had big successes outside SNL — in movies li…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Jack Antonoff doesn't believe in 'no regrets'

Episode 5

Jack Antonoff has seemingly cracked the code for producing hit albums, winning multiple Grammys for his work with artists like Lorde, Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift. But for his own songwriting, he le…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Ada Limón doesn't want all the answers

Episode 4

As U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón has focused her attention on the natural world, most recently editing a collection of nature poems, titled You Are Here. But Limón's ability to see what others often …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Why Chris Pine gave up on being perfect

Episode 3

Chris Pine says his directorial debut, Poolman, got "obliterated" by critics. But the Star Trek and Wonder Woman star tells Rachel that the experience helped him reevaluate his desire for perfection.…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Issa Rae thinks a little delusion goes a long way

Episode 2

Last year, Issa Rae was in three Oscar-nominated movies (Barbie, American Fiction and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and she also won a Peabody. Despite her success, the Insecure creator tells …

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Jenny Slate turns fear inside out

Episode 1

Welcome to Wild Card with Rachel Martin. In this first episode, Rachel talks to Jenny Slate, known for her roles in Obvious Child, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On and Parks and Recreation. Jenny opens…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Welcome to Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Part-interview, part-existential game show – this is Wild Card with Rachel Martin from NPR. Host Rachel Martin rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to play a game about life's bigg…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago