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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
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A public radio show about what's good, from @npr.org and @maximumfun.org

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Lisa Hanawalt has created some of our favorite human-animals for shows such as Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie. But say, there seems to be a common thread among Lisa's characters... listen to Bullseye's 25 interviews for 25 years now: buff.ly/1Xae4rr
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bob Odenkirk wouldn't miss his 5-minutes of Bullseye Anniversary fame for anything. Watch Jesse sprint through 25 interviews in one recording to celebrate 25 years of Bullseye being on the air: buff.ly/1Xae4rr
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Scott Simpson opened the live Bullseye in Santa Cruz with hearty reassurance for these trying times. You can watch the full show now! Okay thank you very much see you later bye bye: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Boots Riley brings his own mic to an interview! He joined us in Santa Cruz to talk about rapping, filmmaking, and being friends with Jesse’s mom: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Adam Scott describes his first job to Bullseye through the art of hand gestures. Do you know what it is? The answer is in this week's Bullseye, recorded live in Santa Cruz: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 25th anniversary celebration continues! This week's show was recorded live in Santa Cruz. We are joined by Glynn Washington of “Snap Judgment,” Boots Riley of “Sorry to Bother You,” and Adam Scott of “Severance.” Plus, live tunes from The Mermen, and standup from Scott Simpson: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Bullseye 25th anniversary celebration continues! This week, Jesse reunites with his old college co-hosts Jordan Morris and Gene O’Neil to reminisce about the early years of the show. Back when Bullseye was a radio show on KZSC called The Sound of Young America. buff.ly/S5HBu3g
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
It was a gift to hear Rebecca Sugar play their song "Hill to Die On" from their recently released album, "Lonely Magic." For the Steven Universe fans, they also played their song "Love Like You" from the end credits of the show: buff.ly/MG5fo51
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Jason Mantzoukas was ready to pull out all the stops at Bullseye Live at LAist. He talked to Bullseye about forever being the "improv guy," and why he didn't continue his own college radio show for 25 years - even though he bought $5000 worth of Jazz CD's to make it: buff.ly/MG5fo51
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Bullseye is on the road! Roy Wood Jr. joined Bullseye in LA shortly before his flight home, and shortly after his appearance on Kimmel. Listen to the full Los Angeles show with Roy, Jason Mantzoukas, and Rebecca Sugar now: buff.ly/eZDTfDX
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Marc Maron hosted WTF for 16 years, and for 16 years he had producer Brendan McDonald producing him behind the scenes. On Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Maron and McDonald talk about their intimate, evolving relationship: buff.ly/irK6n7k
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Each episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast began with an extended monologue from the host. It often touched on his personal and home life - and not everyone listening loved it. Marc Maron and his producer Brendan McDonald talk to Bullseye about why they never considered cutting it: buff.ly/wmFwNcR
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Despite being one of the most popular podcasts in history, “WTF with Marc Maron” was run by two people: Marc Maron as the host, and Brendan McDonald as his producer. They both talked to Bullseye about their equal partnership in producing the show, and why it ended. Listen now: buff.ly/tL0WFgG
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ana Fabrega started doing stand-up after college. But it wasn’t until she attended an open mic hosted by River Ramirez that she saw a future in comedy. She talked with us about it: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We’re throwing it back to one of our favorite spooky-themed episodes! Our conversation with comedian and writer Ana Fabrega about the show “Los Espookys.” Plus, we get into her childhood in Arizona and how she found her people after moving to New York: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This week, we're looking back on some of our favorite Spooky season interviews from across the twenty-five years we've been doing Bullseye. Next up, our conversation with Ana Fabrega, the co-creator of the show Los Espookys: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We're taking Bullseye back to where it all began! That's right, our next Bullseye 25 live show is heading to Santa Cruz, California. The city where Jesse started the show as a college student at UC Santa Cruz on KZSC.

Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bullseye-w...
October 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yaya Bey blends many genres in her work. She talks to Bullseye about how it makes sense to her to combine these genres, because they all connect with her experience of blackness in different parts of the country. Listen to the full conversation now: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
October 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Yaya Bey considers herself a songwriter first, recording artist second, and perhaps least of all, a live performer. Still, if you've seen her Tiny Desk concert, you know she's great live! She’s just most comfortable making music in the studio. Watch her conversation with Bullseye: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
October 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Yaya Bey broke through last year with “Ten Fold” - a 16 track exploration of R&B, hip-hop, house and lo-fi. This past June, she released "do it afraid." Just like in "Ten Fold," it features an effortless blend of genres. Listen to her conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Nick Offerman is back on Bullseye! He returns to talk about his new book, Little Woodchucks, and why woodworking is such a big part of his life. Plus, he gives Jesse a deep-tissue massage. Yep, on the radio!

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October 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Bullseye 25 celebration continues! This Thursday, we'll be live at the Crawford at @laist.com. And the lineup is STACKED! Jesse will be joined by Roy Wood Jr., Jason Mantzoukas, Rebecca Sugar, and Aparna Nancherla!

Plus, tickets are pay what you can! Get them here: laist.com/events/bulls...
October 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Slow Horses creator Will Smith started off his career as a comedy writer. Did he always aspire to write serious plot-driven content? He let us know on the latest episode. buff.ly/oS8nnfH
October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
When Gwendoline Christie was cast as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, it launched her career and changed her life forever. She talks with us about relating to the character's triumphs and struggles as well as her iconic parts on Severance and Wednesday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAq8...
October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Tonight, Jesse Thorn will go live and interview 25 guests back-to-back! We're celebrating 25 years of the show, so we had to do it!

The livestream starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube channel. You won't want to miss this!

Watch here: www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM