Bullseye With Jesse Thorn
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Sinopse
Bullseye from NPR is your curated guide to culture. Jesse Thorn hosts in-depth interviews with brilliant creators, culture picks from our favorite critics and irreverent original comedy. Bullseye has been featured in Time, The New York Times, GQ and McSweeney's, which called it "the kind of show people listen to in a more perfect world." (Formerly known as The Sound of Young America.)
Episódios
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Brad Bird & Ernie Isley
20/10/2015 Duração: 01h09minJesse Thorn talks to director of The Iron Giant and The Incredibles, Brad Bird, and to Ernie Isley of the Isley Brothers.
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Tig Notaro & John Darnielle
13/10/2015 Duração: 01h03min[r] Jesse Thorn talks to comedian, Tig Notaro about the worst few months of her life and how stand up helped her get through them. Later he sits down with musician and author John Darnielle, to talk about his band the Mountain Goats and new novel, Wolf in White Van.
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Constance Wu & Ron Nyswaner
06/10/2015 Duração: 01h06minGuest host Guy Branum talks to Constance Wu from Fresh Off the Boat and to the Academy Award-nominated screenwriter behind Philadelphia and the new movie Freeheld, Ron Nyswaner.
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Russell Simmons & Carl Wilson
29/09/2015 Duração: 58min[r] Jesse Thorn talks to co-founder of Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons about the early days of hip-hop and discovering meditation. He also sits down with music journalist Carl Wilson to talk about why Celine Dion is one of the most loved and also most disparaged musicians of our time.
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Bill Withers & Joe Randazzo
22/09/2015 Duração: 01h10minJesse Thorn talks to the singer/songwriter Bill Withers, of Lean on Me and Just the Two of Us fame, about making it in the music business and then retiring from performance. Plus comedy writer Joe Randazzo shares his secrets to an "unpredictable career in comedy" as outlined in his new book Funny On Purpose, and Jesse explains why his great American hero is one of the kid spellers from the 2002 documentary, Spellbound.
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Jesse Eisenberg & Brian Regan
15/09/2015 Duração: 01h10minJesse talks to Academy Award-nominated actor and now also short fiction writer, Jesse Eisenberg about acting and writing. Eisenberg also reveals his insecurities as an artist. Plus, stand up comedian Brian Regan talks about the process of honing jokes and musician Sara Watkins shares a song that will make you feel ferocious.
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Andy Daly & Jean Grae
08/09/2015 Duração: 59min[r] Jesse talks to comedian Andy Daly about his Comedy Central show Review and to rapper Jean Grae. Plus the greatest bootleg tape of all time - and it's not music.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor & Allison Jones
01/09/2015 Duração: 01h13minStar of 12 Years a Slave and the new movie Z for Zachiarah, Chiwetel Ejiofor talks to Jesse about dealing with creative ambition and getting into a Jiu Jitsu ring with David Mamet. Later, casting director Allison Jones talks about finding talented new actors and pushing to get them on screen. Plus Jesse considers what jump blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon can add to the discussion around race in America.
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'Playing House' Creators & Hari Kondabolu
18/08/2015 Duração: 59min[r] Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham, creators of the TV show Playing House, talk about their real-life friendship and the marathon improv sessions that produce the show's jokes. Plus comedian Hari Kondablou on how he fits into the "alternative" comedy scene and on graciously accepting his audience's suggestions for jokes.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Keegan-Michael Key & Tituss Burgess
11/08/2015 Duração: 01h12minKeegan-Michael Key pulls the curtain back on writing and performing for Key & Peele. Then, Tituss Burgess from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt tells about growing up in Georgia and why Titus Andromedon is such a special character on TV (he'll also talk about the show's breakout hit, Peeno Noir).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Wet Hot American Summer's David Wain & Michael Showalter
04/08/2015 Duração: 01h03minComedians David Wain and Michael Showalter join Jesse to talk about their new series Wet Hot American Summer: First Day Of Camp. Plus 30 Rock's Toofer, Keith Powell on the 1976 satire Network and Jesse recommends the new season of Andy Daly's comedy show, Review.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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What Happened, Miss Simone? & Oliver Wang
28/07/2015 Duração: 01h12minDirector Liz Garbus joins Jesse to talk about her new Nina Simone documentary, What Happened, Miss Simone? Later Oliver Wang talks to Jesse about his new book: Legions Of Boom: Filipino American Mobile DJ Crews in the San Francisco Bay Area.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Shamir & Pete Rock
21/07/2015 Duração: 01h10minJesse talks to singer-songwriter Shamir about high school, musical genres and his new album Ratchet, plus hip-hop producer Pete Rock discusses his best loved collaborations and how he breathes new life into classic records by sampling.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Judy Greer & Ishmael Butler
14/07/2015 Duração: 59min[r] Actress Judy Greer joins Jesse Thorn to talk about her roles in Archer and Arrested Development. Her book I Don't Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star charts life as a talented and prolific performer who's figured out you get to be funnier playing the best friend than the lead. Greer co-stars in the FX series Married, which returns for its second season this week. Later Jesse sits down with musician Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces and Digable Planets, plus he'll explain the genius of Orson Welles' Touch of Evil.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Penelope Spheeris & Bhi Bhiman
07/07/2015 Duração: 01h10minJesse talks to movie director, Penelope Spheeris. She directed Wayne's World, but before that was best known for her music documentary series, The Decline of Western Civilization. Jesse also sits down with singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Spike Lee & the Creators of 'High Maintenance'
17/02/2015 Duração: 59minJesse talks to acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee. Spike tells us about his new movie, Da Sweet Blood of Jesus, how he really feels about Larry Bird and about his own very serious addiction.... to Air Jordans. Later Jesse sits down with Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair. The couple created the series High Maintenance, a "not on television" show that follows a New York City marijuana delivery guy as he visits his various clients. Plus, Jesse tells us about the best satire of the last ten years, MTV 2's Wonder Showzen.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Rene Russo & Dan Gilroy of 'Nightcrawler'
10/02/2015 Duração: 59minWriter/director Dan Gilroy and star Rene Russo of 'Nightcrawler' talk about exploring the seedy business of TV news, collaborating as a married couple, and working with Jake Gyllenhaal. Nightcrawler is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Screenplay.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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John Oliver & Larry Wilmore
03/02/2015 Duração: 58min[r] Two late night hosts and Daily Show alums! Jesse talks to John Oliver about why it's sometimes weird to make jokes about American politics when you're a Brit and then with the new Nightly Show host Larry Wilmore about how being a Daily Show correspondent is the perfect prep for hosting one's own show. Plus, the brothers from My Brother, My Brother and Me proffer advice on solo concert-going and playing video games with your boss, and Jesse tells us about the greatest pop song ever (sorry, there's no question about it).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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Judy Greer & Richard Ayoade
13/05/2014 Duração: 01h09minThe reason you might not be able to place Judy Greer is because she never really plays the lead. She's come to terms with that, and she's had supporting roles in a slew of great stuff. Jesse will ask her about 'Arrested Development', 'Archer', and her new book of essays. Then later Jesse talks to the director Richard Ayoade about his new movie 'The Double' and his role on 'IT Crowd'. Plus, Todd Martens from the L.A. Times will talk about a couple of records that are destined to be your new favorites. Nick Stoller, the director of the new Seth Rogen comedy 'Neighbors', will talk about the science fiction movie that he wishes he'd made. Lastly, Jesse will tell you about a oft-forgotten Bill Murray movie from 1990 that you've got to watch.
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Best Comedy of 2013 Special
31/12/2013 Duração: 57minTake pity on our poor intern Brian. We sat him down in front of a computer with a stack of comedy CDs as high as an elephant's eye. He sifted through hours of hilarious stand-up specials and narrowed them down to the very best. Now we're ready to share the results with you. It's here. The Best Comedy of 2013 Special.