Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic is the most normal person in show business When Weird Al’s debut single, “My Bologna,” came out, there wasn’t really a model for how a parody artist could have any longevity in their career. Yet Al’s figured out how to stay popular for over four decades. Ahead of his summer “Bigger and Weirder” tour, he talks with Rachel about staying weird as he […] Written by editor 2025å¹´5月1æ—¥2025å¹´5月1æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Joy Harjo thinks writing can heal regret Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States, but she took a winding path to get there. The former U.S. poet laureate spoke with Rachel Martin about a pivotal decision in her childhood that put her on the creative path and how she views writing as a way to have […] Written by editor 2025å¹´4月24æ—¥2025å¹´4月24æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Brett Goldstein avoids emotions at all costs Don’t be fooled by Brett Goldstein’s grumpy exterior – he can’t resist a big, open-hearted story. You see it in the TV shows he’s acted in and helped create, “Ted Lasso” and “Shrinking.” He’s about to release a new HBO standup special called “The Second Best Night of Your Life.” He spoke with Rachel about […] Written by editor 2025å¹´4月17æ—¥2025å¹´4月17æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Julianne Nicholson just wants everyone to take a beat Anyone who has seen Julianne Nicholson in “Mare of Easttown” or “Janet Planet” knows she is really good at portraying grief. In her new show “Paradise,” she plays Sinatra, a heartbroken tech billionaire trying to micromanage the end of the world. She’s an evil genius who is also a little bit funny. She shares with […] Written by editor 2025å¹´4月10æ—¥2025å¹´4月10æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Elizabeth Olsen idolizes idleness Elizabeth Olsen is most famous for her role as Wanda Maximoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But she says her own taste is reflected in indie films she’s starred in like “His Three Daughters” and the new sci-fi thriller “The Assessment.” She shares with Rachel why she’s terrified of dying but is fascinated with death […] Written by editor 2025å¹´4月3æ—¥2025å¹´4月3æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin For Natasha Rothwell improv is like prayer Natasha Rothwell can’t help but collaborate. She honed her improv skills at the Tokyo Comedy Store which led her to roles in memorable ensemble casts on “Insecure” and “How to Die Alone.” Now, her character Belinda is back in the new season of “The White Lotus.” Natasha talks with Rachel about bringing her own ideas […] Written by editor 2025å¹´3月13æ—¥2025å¹´3月13æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Zadie Smith lives more in the world than on the page London today is very different from the one Zadie Smith grew up in and the one she wrote about in her debut novel “White Teeth.” That is just one of the things Smith is grappling with 25 years after her best-selling book’s debut. She talks to Rachel about the difficulty of revisiting the first few […] Written by editor 2025å¹´3月6æ—¥2025å¹´3月6æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Bowen Yang thinks being present is overrated (encore) This week we’re revisiting our episode with comedian Bowen Yang. The “SNL” cast member and “Las Culturistas” podcast co-host had a big year between being in the film adaptation of “Wicked” and the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special. He talked with Rachel last spring about living too much in the present, the risks of […] Written by editor 2025å¹´2月27æ—¥2025å¹´2月27æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Natalie Morales is trying to shake the “should” When Natalie Morales was a kid growing up in Miami, she didn’t just have a mango stand, she ran an entire mango monopoly. She’s dreamed big ever since, finding success as an actor (“Parks and Recreation,” “No Hard Feelings”) and director (“Language Lessons,” “Plan B”). She chats with Rachel about her new film, “My Dead […] Written by editor 2025å¹´2月20æ—¥2025å¹´2月20æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Ronny Chieng is still chasing the perfect joke Comedian Ronny Chieng’s original path wasn’t to become a correspondent on “The Daily Show.” Plan A was to be a lawyer in Australia. But when he couldn’t get a job in law, he turned to comedy as a backup. He talks to Rachel about his path to success and how he’s more like his parents […] Written by editor 2025å¹´2月13æ—¥2025å¹´2月13æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
