Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Jenny Han insists on hope 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 Turned Pretty” franchises are streaming juggernauts – among teens and adults. Jenny spoke with Rachel about the importance of […] Written by editor 2025å¹´7月3æ—¥2025å¹´7月3æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Michelle Obama doesn’t regret saying ‘no’ 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 starting a podcast with her brother, “IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.” She reflects with Rachel on owning her […] Written by editor 2025å¹´6月26æ—¥2025å¹´6月26æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin What Kyle MacLachlan learned from his friend David Lynch 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 Velvet” and then by their iconic run together on the series “Twin Peaks”. In this bonus episode, MacLachlan shares what it […] Written by editor 2025å¹´6月22æ—¥2025å¹´6月22æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Kyle MacLachlan daydreams about the future 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 roles in the TV series “Fallout” and “Overcompensating.” He’s also cultivated a huge following on TikTok and Instagram where his harm is on […] Written by editor 2025å¹´6月19æ—¥2025å¹´6月19æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Jason Reynolds loves being a “crybaby” 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 complicated people, and Jason treats them that way. His newest audio-only book is called “Soundtrack.” He talks with Rachel about the value of […] Written by editor 2025å¹´6月12æ—¥2025å¹´6月12æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Orville Peck killed his impostor syndrome 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 country singer. He sings about vulnerability but covers his face with a mask. Peck talks to Rachel about […] Written by editor 2025å¹´6月5æ—¥2025å¹´6月5æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Ramy Youssef wants to make it weird 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 make work that feels exciting to him. Ramy is one of the costars of the new HBO film, “Mountainhead.” He talks to […] Written by editor 2025å¹´5月29æ—¥2025å¹´5月29æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Mike Birbiglia doesn’t think every setup needs a punchline 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 sharing his earnest fears about his aging parents. Mike’s new Netflix special is The Good Life. He shares with Rachel how he […] Written by editor 2025å¹´5月22æ—¥2025å¹´5月22æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Jonathan Groff lost his faith while spelunking 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 Broadway show, “Just in Time,” a musical about singer Bobby Darin. He talks to Rachel about responding to criticism like a 7-year-old and realizing […] Written by editor 2025å¹´5月15æ—¥2025å¹´5月15æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Wanda Sykes is looking for higher stakes 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 with Rachel what she learned from each chapter of her life, and how it has made her stand-up stronger. Wanda […] Written by editor 2025å¹´5月8æ—¥2025å¹´5月8æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
