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Is Reality TV Falling Apart?
Season 1 Episode 25
Is reality TV in trouble? Seasons are shorter, fresh stars are hard to find, and production is down. Sam digs into the drama with Rachel Lindsay (for…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why Are Movie Wigs So Bad?!
Season 1 Episode 24
This Oscars weekend we have a bonus episode on a topic that really irks Sam – bad wigs on the big screen. Here to break down what’s going on is Holly…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Hipster Grifter Speaks: Kari Ferrell on Scamming & Redemption
Season 1 Episode 23
Kari Ferrell became a viral sensation in 2009 after her small time cons gained international attention. She was living in Brooklyn, working at Vice N…
1 year, 2 months ago
Escaping Heartbreak with Musician Caroline Rose
Season 1 Episode 22
Caroline Rose makes music that cuts deep, and their latest album, year of the slug, is no exception. Sam talks with the indie singer-songwriter about…
1 year, 2 months ago
Who Belongs on Black Hollywood’s Mount Rushmore?
Season 1 Episode 21
It’s Black History Month, and Sam is doing something a little different: building a Black Hollywood Mount Rushmore! Comedians and writers Yassir Lest…
1 year, 2 months ago
Should the Oscars Even Exist? with The Big Picture Hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Season 1 Episode 20
Sam’s hot take — it’s time to put an end to the Academy Awards. He lays out his case to Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, hosts of The Big Picture p…
1 year, 2 months ago
Sam Sings! with Celebrity Vocal Coach Doug Peck
Season 1 Episode 19
Instead of dishing on Grammys predictions, we’re taking singing lessons. Vocal coach Doug Peck has worked with Grammy winners like Billie Eilish, Par…
1 year, 2 months ago
TikTok's Rise, Fall & Messy Future
Season 1 Episode 18
The internet was in a frenzy over the short-lived TikTok ban. The app went down, then came back, and could still disappear again? Here to unpack what…
1 year, 3 months ago
2025’s Pop Culture Forecast
Season 1 Episode 17
It’s been a rough start to the year for everyone in Los Angeles so we invited some friends to help us get through it with laughter. Chelsea Devantez,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Checking in from Los Angeles
Season 1 Episode 16
Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we’re postponing our episode this week. Sam and the KCRW team are safe. Our hearts go out to everyone affecte…
1 year, 3 months ago