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A new documentary just dropped called Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! It’s all about Brooks, and yes, he turned 99 last year. Hear our chat with the legend, where he talked with us about fighting in WWII, the genius of Gene Wilder, and more! www.npr.org/2026/02/03/n...
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A new HBO Max documentary just dropped called Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! It’s about, well, Mel Brooks! And yes, he turned 99 this past June. We’re revisiting our 2013 conversation with the film ...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
A new documentary just dropped called Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! It’s all about Brooks, and yes, he turned 99 last year. Hear our chat with the legend, where he talked with us about fighting in WWII, the genius of Gene Wilder, and more! www.npr.org/2026/02/03/n...
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Catherine O’Hara came in to our office to guest on @bullseye.maximumfun.org years ago. I don’t think I’ve met a more delightful person. Hilarious, beautiful, wild, sharp. Just everything you’d wish. An absolute genius who will be dearly missed.
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January 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Catherine O’Hara came in to our office to guest on @bullseye.maximumfun.org years ago. I don’t think I’ve met a more delightful person. Hilarious, beautiful, wild, sharp. Just everything you’d wish. An absolute genius who will be dearly missed.
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Susan Orlean talks about the challenges of turning the lens on herself in her memoir "Joyride." Plus, how much she misses the car of her youth: a classic hot as fire Chevy Camaro!
Susan Orlean thinks writing is fun! No, seriously - Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
Susan Orlean has spent over 45 years writing. She's been at The New Yorker since 1992. Orlean has also contributed to Rolling Stone, Esquire, Vogue, and many others publications.
As an author she…
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January 27, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Susan Orlean talks about the challenges of turning the lens on herself in her memoir "Joyride." Plus, how much she misses the car of her youth: a classic hot as fire Chevy Camaro!
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We’re taking a look back at the life and work of the great actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock died in December; he was 71. Whitlock performed in hit movies and TV shows like The Wire, Da 5 Bloods, and Goodfellas. buff.ly/zvSTuTX
Remembering Isiah Whitlock Jr. : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
We’re taking a look back at the life and work of the great actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock died in December, he was 71. Whitlock performed in hit movies and TV shows like The Wire, Da 5 Bloods and…
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January 23, 2026 at 10:47 PM
We’re taking a look back at the life and work of the great actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock died in December; he was 71. Whitlock performed in hit movies and TV shows like The Wire, Da 5 Bloods, and Goodfellas. buff.ly/zvSTuTX
We’re taking a look back at the life and work of the great actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock died in December; he was 71. Whitlock performed in hit movies and TV shows like The Wire, Da 5 Bloods, and Goodfellas. buff.ly/zvSTuTX
Remembering Isiah Whitlock Jr. : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
We’re taking a look back at the life and work of the great actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock died in December, he was 71. Whitlock performed in hit movies and TV shows like The Wire, Da 5 Bloods and…
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January 23, 2026 at 10:47 PM
We’re taking a look back at the life and work of the great actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. Whitlock died in December; he was 71. Whitlock performed in hit movies and TV shows like The Wire, Da 5 Bloods, and Goodfellas. buff.ly/zvSTuTX
Author Mary Roach joins us to talk about her latest book: "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy." The conv0 gets a bit grisly, but we also talk about "superclean" pigs. Don't miss it! buff.ly/765NG89
Mary Roach says your body parts are replaceable, even the bathroom ones! - Bullseye w/ Jesse Thorn
Mary Roach returns to Bullseye to talk about her latest book. She is the kind of science writer that gets very interested in very specific things.
In Stiff, she wrote about cadavers. In Fuzz, she…
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January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Author Mary Roach joins us to talk about her latest book: "Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy." The conv0 gets a bit grisly, but we also talk about "superclean" pigs. Don't miss it! buff.ly/765NG89
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Before she starred in “One Battle After Another” - before she had acted in anything, really, Regina Hall studied to become a bartender. And she didn’t attend just any bartending school. Hall took classes at Columbia University’s School of Mixology.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Before she starred in “One Battle After Another” - before she had acted in anything, really, Regina Hall studied to become a bartender. And she didn’t attend just any bartending school. Hall took classes at Columbia University’s School of Mixology.
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Watch the full interview: buff.ly/b1uxvRj
Maybe you know her as Deandra from One Battle After Another. Or as Lena, from Love and Basketball. But to millions, she’ll always be Brenda, the Scream Queen of the hit Scary Movie Franchise. Even if she gets a million Oscars.
Our conversation with Regina Hall is out now! buff.ly/MTvp0Qn
Our conversation with Regina Hall is out now! buff.ly/MTvp0Qn
January 15, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Maybe you know her as Deandra from One Battle After Another. Or as Lena, from Love and Basketball. But to millions, she’ll always be Brenda, the Scream Queen of the hit Scary Movie Franchise. Even if she gets a million Oscars.
Our conversation with Regina Hall is out now! buff.ly/MTvp0Qn
Our conversation with Regina Hall is out now! buff.ly/MTvp0Qn
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Had a lovely visit with Torrance’s own Joyce Manor today for an upcoming @bullseye.maximumfun.org
January 14, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Had a lovely visit with Torrance’s own Joyce Manor today for an upcoming @bullseye.maximumfun.org
Before she starred in “One Battle After Another” - before she had acted in anything, really, Regina Hall studied to become a bartender. And she didn’t attend just any bartending school. Hall took classes at Columbia University’s School of Mixology.
Watch the full interview: buff.ly/b1uxvRj
Watch the full interview: buff.ly/b1uxvRj
January 14, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Before she starred in “One Battle After Another” - before she had acted in anything, really, Regina Hall studied to become a bartender. And she didn’t attend just any bartending school. Hall took classes at Columbia University’s School of Mixology.
Watch the full interview: buff.ly/b1uxvRj
Watch the full interview: buff.ly/b1uxvRj
We’re joined by Regina Hall this week! She joins us to chat about One Battle After Another and shares what her first thoughts were after reading the script. She also talks with us about her background in journalism and much, much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExPA...
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We’re joined by Regina Hall this week! She joins us to chat about One Battle After Another and shares what her first thoughts were after reading the script. She also talks with us about her background in journalism and much, much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExPA...
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When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set.
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set.
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set.
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set.
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
LaRussell might be one of the most cheerful rappers around. I mean, look at that smile!
He recently joined us to chat about his music and some of the artists and sounds that inspired him growing up in the Bay Area. buff.ly/elNk2BX
He recently joined us to chat about his music and some of the artists and sounds that inspired him growing up in the Bay Area. buff.ly/elNk2BX
January 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
LaRussell might be one of the most cheerful rappers around. I mean, look at that smile!
He recently joined us to chat about his music and some of the artists and sounds that inspired him growing up in the Bay Area. buff.ly/elNk2BX
He recently joined us to chat about his music and some of the artists and sounds that inspired him growing up in the Bay Area. buff.ly/elNk2BX
This latest interview's got us dancing!
We're joined by Bay Area rapper LaRussell! The independent MC joined us to chat about throwing live concerts in his backyard, viral success, working with Lil Jon, and so much more! You won't want to miss this one.
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We're joined by Bay Area rapper LaRussell! The independent MC joined us to chat about throwing live concerts in his backyard, viral success, working with Lil Jon, and so much more! You won't want to miss this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
This latest interview's got us dancing!
We're joined by Bay Area rapper LaRussell! The independent MC joined us to chat about throwing live concerts in his backyard, viral success, working with Lil Jon, and so much more! You won't want to miss this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
We're joined by Bay Area rapper LaRussell! The independent MC joined us to chat about throwing live concerts in his backyard, viral success, working with Lil Jon, and so much more! You won't want to miss this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
SoCal kids, can you relate? Rian Johnson describes his teenage years as an "Orange County youth group kid," and talks about how his experience with religion informed the writing of "Wake Up, Dead Man."
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Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/TvHdczK
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 PM
SoCal kids, can you relate? Rian Johnson describes his teenage years as an "Orange County youth group kid," and talks about how his experience with religion informed the writing of "Wake Up, Dead Man."
Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/TvHdczK
Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/TvHdczK
Rian Johnson made his film "Brick" for the impressively low budget of 350K. However, he warns against romanticizing the idea of micro-budget cinema. You can hear the full conversation now: buff.ly/FGN1mxi
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Rian Johnson made his film "Brick" for the impressively low budget of 350K. However, he warns against romanticizing the idea of micro-budget cinema. You can hear the full conversation now: buff.ly/FGN1mxi
Our first new interview of the year is here! ✨
Filmmaker Rian Johnson chats with us about his latest installment in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, what it was like for him growing up as a youth-group kid in Orange County, California, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hgE...
Filmmaker Rian Johnson chats with us about his latest installment in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, what it was like for him growing up as a youth-group kid in Orange County, California, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hgE...
January 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Our first new interview of the year is here! ✨
Filmmaker Rian Johnson chats with us about his latest installment in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, what it was like for him growing up as a youth-group kid in Orange County, California, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hgE...
Filmmaker Rian Johnson chats with us about his latest installment in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, what it was like for him growing up as a youth-group kid in Orange County, California, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hgE...
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New year, new interviews, new studio! 🙌
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
New year, new interviews, new studio! 🙌
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
New year, new interviews, new studio! 🙌
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
New year, new interviews, new studio! 🙌
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
Johnny Knoxville reflects on his time making "Jackass," and what it’s been like to age into (and out of) the dangerous world of stunt performing on the latest episode of Bullseye.
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This week, we’re joined by Johnny Knoxville. He’s been at the center of the Jackass universe for more than two decades and has performed stunts in all its iterations. Now in his 50’s, Knoxville has…
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December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Johnny Knoxville reflects on his time making "Jackass," and what it’s been like to age into (and out of) the dangerous world of stunt performing on the latest episode of Bullseye.
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Somehow I missed this nice @bullseye.maximumfun.org shout out from Stavros Halkias on WYF. Thanks, Stavvy!
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Somehow I missed this nice @bullseye.maximumfun.org shout out from Stavros Halkias on WYF. Thanks, Stavvy!
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This was so much fun to be a part of! Happy 25th Anniversary to Bullseye and to Jesse Thorn!!
On the latest episode we're coming to you live from New York City at The PIT. We've got interviews from Tony Shalhoub, Jad Abumrad, H. Jon Benjamin and stand-up from Josh Gondelman!
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Tony Shalhoub, H. Jon Benjamin, Jad Abumrad and more Live at the PIT in NYC
On the latest episode we're coming to you live from New York City at The PIT. We've got interviews from Tony Shalhoub, Jad Abumrad, H. Jon Benjamin and stand-up from Josh Gondelman. Plus, music from…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This was so much fun to be a part of! Happy 25th Anniversary to Bullseye and to Jesse Thorn!!
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Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez literally have every award, they wrote the songs for Coco and Frozen. But when we invited them on @bullseye.maximumfun.org , they wanted to sing a song they wrote for Kermit the Frog that no one had heard before. Everyone was 😭.
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Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez share an unreleased Kermit the Frog Song - Bullseye
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December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez literally have every award, they wrote the songs for Coco and Frozen. But when we invited them on @bullseye.maximumfun.org , they wanted to sing a song they wrote for Kermit the Frog that no one had heard before. Everyone was 😭.
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It's the Bullseye Holiday Spectacular! 🎄 ☃️
We have a great show for you this year with some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We've got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith! www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n...
We have a great show for you this year with some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We've got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith! www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n...
Bullseye 2025 Holiday Spectacular: Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz and Sy Smith : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
It’s the Bullseye Holiday Spectacular! We look back at some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We’ve got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith!
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December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It's the Bullseye Holiday Spectacular! 🎄 ☃️
We have a great show for you this year with some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We've got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith! www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n...
We have a great show for you this year with some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We've got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith! www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n...