Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Ke Huy Quan is still proving he’s good enough Ke Huy Quan was born in Vietnam, but his family fled the country and eventually settled in the U.S. as refugees. Not long after arriving, Quan was cast in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and “The Goonies.” He then struggled for years until “Everything Everywhere All at Once” came along. Quan talks to […] Written by editor 2025å¹´2月6æ—¥2025å¹´2月6æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Jesse Eisenberg sprinkles trouble throughout his day Jesse Eisenberg plays characters who spend a lot of time in their heads grappling with anxiety, fear and insecurity. You can see it in “The Squid and the Whale,” “Zombieland” and his latest film, the Oscar-nominated “A Real Pain.” He chats with Rachel about how anxiety plays into his own life, as well as his […] Written by editor 2025å¹´1月30æ—¥2025å¹´1月30æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Michael Shannon thinks you look ridiculous when you shout Michael Shannon grew up a kid of divorced parents, shuttling between Kentucky and Illinois and never quite fitting in. In his conversation with Rachel, the “The Shape of Water” and “Boardwalk Empire” star discusses his experience being a “loner” in childhood, and finding solace in the music of R.E.M. and acting. He also discusses how […] Written by editor 2025å¹´1月23æ—¥2025å¹´1月23æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Remembering David Lynch — Producer’s Cut David Lynch, the visionary filmmaker behind “Mulholland Drive,” “Eraserhead” and “Twin Peaks” has died. We’re remembering him with a listen back to his Wild Card episode from last summer, now with an additional question about his thoughts on the afterlife. Rachel and David also touch on his love for transcendental meditation and his fractured adolescence. […] Written by editor 2025å¹´1月16æ—¥2025å¹´1月16æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin The light and dark of Ted Danson (encore) We’re listening back this week to our conversation with actor Ted Danson. Ted seems like he’s everywhere these days. He’s the host of the podcast, “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” stars in the Netflix show, “A Man on the Inside,” and was given the Carol Burnett Award at the 2025 Golden Globes. In this conversation, […] Written by editor 2025å¹´1月16æ—¥2025å¹´1月16æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Kate Bowler wants to tame her inner efficiency monster Duke professor Kate Bowler was 35 years old when she was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. Her memoir about the experience, “Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved,” became a New York Times bestseller. She now hosts the podcast, “Everything Happens.” She talks to Rachel about accepting that religion won’t give you […] Written by editor 2025å¹´1月9æ—¥2025å¹´1月9æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Michelle Buteau thought she was too happy for stand-up When you see Michelle Buteau perform, she gives off a blended vibe of, “Oh my god, I can’t believe I’m here!” and also, “Of course I am here!” Last year, she starred in the movie “Babes” and the TV show based on her memoir, “Survival of the Thickest,” was renewed for a second season. Her […] Written by editor 2025å¹´1月2æ—¥2025å¹´1月2æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin BONUS – Wild Card in the Wild Usually for this show, Rachel is in the NPR studio in Washington, D.C., and the guests are famous people in another studio. But Rachel recently brought the Wild Card deck to Washington Square Park in New York City and asked the questions to people face-to-face in the park. Today, we’re sharing some of the answers […] Written by editor 2024å¹´12月26æ—¥2024å¹´12月26æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Wild Card: Best of the deck As 2024 winds down, we’re sharing some of our favorite answers from the earliest Wild Card episodes. To listen sponsor-free, access bonus episodes and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy Written by editor 2024å¹´12月26æ—¥2024å¹´12月26æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Podcast Wild Card with Rachel Martin Barry Jenkins chooses to believe in chaos 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 talks to Rachel about the connections he sees between his old work and the new movie, and he also tells her about the place he sought refuge as a child […] Written by editor 2024å¹´12月19æ—¥2024å¹´12月19æ—¥ Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
