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Barry Jenkins chooses to believe in chaos
Episode 35
Barry Jenkins is best known for indie films like "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Moonlight." Now he's helming Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King." He …
1 year, 5 months ago
Ilana Glazer is connecting with their inner animal
Episode 34
2024 has been a big year for Ilana Glazer. First they co-wrote and co-starred in "Babes." Now, they have a new stand-up special coming out on Hulu, c…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ilana Glazer on responsibility and a belief John Lithgow let go of
Episode 33
Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about being prepared at a young age for grown-up responsibilities and John Lithgow discusses a belief he had to let go of…
1 year, 5 months ago
John Lithgow just wants a good ending
Episode 33
Everyone has their own role that made them fall in love with John Lithgow. It could be "Footloose" or "Shrek" or "3rd Rock from the Sun." And as he a…
1 year, 5 months ago
Ira Glass plays a nicer version of himself on the radio
Episode 32
In the world of podcasts and radio, Ira Glass is a legend. But he tells Rachel that he doesn't think about his legacy. He makes his show, "This Ameri…
1 year, 6 months ago
BONUS - Sandra Cisneros is in her 'magical mystery period'
Episode 31
Sandra Cisneros is best known for her debut novel, The House on Mango Street, which follows a year in the life of a young Chincana girl. For the 40th…
1 year, 6 months ago
Jimmy O. Yang can't take a compliment
Episode 30
Jimmy O. Yang finds his own success unlikely. He says as an Asian-American immigrant, he "snuck in" to show business. He's worked his way from bit pa…
1 year, 6 months ago
Erykah Badu's goals are intentionally unreachable
Episode 29
Erykah Badu is best known for her music career, but her resume is much more diverse than that. She's an actor, who can be seen now in The Piano Lesso…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ann Patchett wants to be wrong
Episode 28
Ann Patchett's 2001 novel Bel Canto was a huge hit. She's continued to have success with her later work, including The Dutch House, which was a Pulit…
1 year, 6 months ago
Kathryn Hahn feels more powerful than ever
Episode 27
Kathryn Hahn can turn a supporting role into the most memorable part of a movie or TV show. In everything from Step Brothers to Parks and Recreation …
1 year, 7 months ago