https://www.npr.org/programs/ask-me-another/ Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 en NPR no podcasts@npr.org NPR episodic es fi fr gb nl no se us dk at ch be au nz ca de it ie lu li ad mc pl pt is mx ee lv lt my gr ar hu cz mt bg sk cy br cl co uy sv py hn pa ni pe ec do gt cr bo id jp th ro il za https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2019/04/05/npr_ama_podcasttile_sq-98e83d8d54ccc8468dc48f07ed0540ef56f8ffa0.jpg?s=1400 https://www.npr.org/programs/ask-me-another/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:29:27 -0400 Cut Throat City, and the process of writing a new song for Good Humor's ice cream trucks. He also plays a game where he answers the question, "Is it a lizard?" Plus, Busy Philipps and comedy writer Shantira Jackson work together to make celebrity cocktails, and cartoonist Keith Knight and his sister Tracy geek out about The Brady Bunch. This episode originally aired September 18, 2020. ]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:29:27 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d16386b0-7c40-4ac4-a875-ffe83cc1437c https://www.npr.org/2021/04/22/989939105/rza-busy-philipps-woke-creator-keith-knight-a-lizard RZA & Busy Philipps & 'Woke' Creator Keith Knight & A Lizard NPR Cut Throat City, and the process of writing a new song for Good Humor's ice cream trucks. He also plays a game where he answers the question, "Is it a lizard?" Plus, Busy Philipps and comedy writer Shantira Jackson work together to make celebrity cocktails, and cartoonist Keith Knight and his sister Tracy geek out about The Brady Bunch. This episode originally aired September 18, 2020. ]]> 3143 no full Cut Throat City, and the process of writing a new song for Good Humor's ice cream trucks. He also plays a game where he answers the question, "Is it a lizard?" Plus, Busy Philipps and comedy writer Shantira Jackson work together to make celebrity cocktails, and cartoonist Keith Knight and his sister Tracy geek out about The Brady Bunch. This episode originally aired September 18, 2020. ]]> (Words + Music) talks about performing at a COVID vaccination site. Then, he's quizzed on classical music pieces quoted in pop songs. Chefs Sohla El-Waylly and Stella Parks help Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton create dishes from random food items in their pantries. Timothy Simons (Veep) and The Pole producer Theodore Bressman listen to hair metal parodies about characters with little to no hair.]]> Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:27:23 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a6406ec1-8678-4b7f-b43c-58ecbd66a88d https://www.npr.org/2021/04/16/988093128/yo-yo-ma-civic-duty Yo-Yo Ma: Civic Duty NPR (Words + Music) talks about performing at a COVID vaccination site. Then, he's quizzed on classical music pieces quoted in pop songs. Chefs Sohla El-Waylly and Stella Parks help Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton create dishes from random food items in their pantries. Timothy Simons (Veep) and The Pole producer Theodore Bressman listen to hair metal parodies about characters with little to no hair.]]> 3144 no full (Words + Music) talks about performing at a COVID vaccination site. Then, he's quizzed on classical music pieces quoted in pop songs. Chefs Sohla El-Waylly and Stella Parks help Ophira Eisenberg and Jonathan Coulton create dishes from random food items in their pantries. Timothy Simons (Veep) and The Pole producer Theodore Bressman listen to hair metal parodies about characters with little to no hair.]]> The Late Late Show) and Kate Berlant (POOG podcast) determine whether wellness products are real or fake. From ABC's Home Economics, Sasheer Zamata and Caitlin McGee learn what "holding the candle" means. Plus, Saturday Night Live alum Nasim Pedrad talks about her new TBS sitcom Chad and tries to guess the endings of classic I Love Lucy episodes. ]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:31:10 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 684a7568-e49d-4458-a0d1-e9833e32a9ea https://www.npr.org/2021/04/09/985761230/spring-tv-chad-home-economics-also-reggie-watts Spring TV: 'Chad' & 'Home Economics!' Also, Reggie Watts NPR The Late Late Show) and Kate Berlant (POOG podcast) determine whether wellness products are real or fake. From ABC's Home Economics, Sasheer Zamata and Caitlin McGee learn what "holding the candle" means. Plus, Saturday Night Live alum Nasim Pedrad talks about her new TBS sitcom Chad and tries to guess the endings of classic I Love Lucy episodes. ]]> 3147 no full The Late Late Show) and Kate Berlant (POOG podcast) determine whether wellness products are real or fake. From ABC's Home Economics, Sasheer Zamata and Caitlin McGee learn what "holding the candle" means. Plus, Saturday Night Live alum Nasim Pedrad talks about her new TBS sitcom Chad and tries to guess the endings of classic I Love Lucy episodes. ]]> Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and host of America's Funniest Home Videos Alfonso Ribeiro talks about his Broadway days, epic fails, and the origins of the iconic Carlton dance. Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live) and Jen Spyra (Big Time, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) learn about vampires and baby animals.]]> Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:40:39 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2eab53a9-cbfc-42c0-a31b-82034cc0ffe4 https://www.npr.org/2021/04/02/983786617/alfonso-ribeiro-jokes-about-butts-and-mild-transgressions Alfonso Ribeiro: Jokes About Butts And Mild Transgressions NPR Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and host of America's Funniest Home Videos Alfonso Ribeiro talks about his Broadway days, epic fails, and the origins of the iconic Carlton dance. Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live) and Jen Spyra (Big Time, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) learn about vampires and baby animals.]]> 3143 no full Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and host of America's Funniest Home Videos Alfonso Ribeiro talks about his Broadway days, epic fails, and the origins of the iconic Carlton dance. Alex Moffat (Saturday Night Live) and Jen Spyra (Big Time, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) learn about vampires and baby animals.]]> Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, actors Jane Levy and Alex Newell talk about the musical numbers on the show. Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn, of Grace and Frankie, talks about his SyFy Wire series The Great Debate and plays a game about Black playwrights. Plus, couple-testants Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Workin' Moms) break out the hot dish for a Minnesota-inspired game about Bob Dylan and Charles Schulz. This episode originally aired June 22, 2020. ]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:36:58 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 77012115-285f-491f-bdef-2749f3fc515c https://www.npr.org/2021/03/26/981559622/jane-levy-and-alex-newell-zoeys-extraordinary-zoom-call Jane Levy and Alex Newell: Zoey's Extraordinary Zoom Call NPR Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, actors Jane Levy and Alex Newell talk about the musical numbers on the show. Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn, of Grace and Frankie, talks about his SyFy Wire series The Great Debate and plays a game about Black playwrights. Plus, couple-testants Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Workin' Moms) break out the hot dish for a Minnesota-inspired game about Bob Dylan and Charles Schulz. This episode originally aired June 22, 2020. ]]> 3140 no full Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, actors Jane Levy and Alex Newell talk about the musical numbers on the show. Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn, of Grace and Frankie, talks about his SyFy Wire series The Great Debate and plays a game about Black playwrights. Plus, couple-testants Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Workin' Moms) break out the hot dish for a Minnesota-inspired game about Bob Dylan and Charles Schulz. This episode originally aired June 22, 2020. ]]> HAIM, discuss their third album Women in Music Pt. III, and being in a band with their parents. Then, they try to identify songs based only on the drum parts. Plus, comedians Greta Titelman, Benito Skinner, Erin Foley, and Arden Myrin play games about celebrity Zodiac signs and lesser-known sports. This episode originally aired July 24, 2020. ]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:15:36 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5814eef4-33e0-4be0-a382-41235ca4dfc3 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/19/979164050/haim-women-in-trivia-pt-iii HAIM: Women In Trivia Pt. III NPR HAIM, discuss their third album Women in Music Pt. III, and being in a band with their parents. Then, they try to identify songs based only on the drum parts. Plus, comedians Greta Titelman, Benito Skinner, Erin Foley, and Arden Myrin play games about celebrity Zodiac signs and lesser-known sports. This episode originally aired July 24, 2020. ]]> 3148 no full HAIM, discuss their third album Women in Music Pt. III, and being in a band with their parents. Then, they try to identify songs based only on the drum parts. Plus, comedians Greta Titelman, Benito Skinner, Erin Foley, and Arden Myrin play games about celebrity Zodiac signs and lesser-known sports. This episode originally aired July 24, 2020. ]]> My Brother, My Brother and Me) talk about their book, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You). Then they fight off trivia-spouting monsters in a game that tests their D&D knowledge and d20 luck. Plus, comedians Shalewa Sharpe and Gastor Almonte (The War Report podcast) listen to sped-up versions of slow jams and play a hilarious round of "Bridgerton character, sweatpants brand or potato?" ]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:09:13 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 945214d0-b239-4f2c-a9c8-2bc50b367730 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/974813447/justin-travis-and-griffin-mcelroy-my-podcast-my-podcast-and-my-other-podcast Justin, Travis And Griffin McElroy: My Podcast, My Podcast And My Other Podcast NPR My Brother, My Brother and Me) talk about their book, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You). Then they fight off trivia-spouting monsters in a game that tests their D&D knowledge and d20 luck. Plus, comedians Shalewa Sharpe and Gastor Almonte (The War Report podcast) listen to sped-up versions of slow jams and play a hilarious round of "Bridgerton character, sweatpants brand or potato?" ]]> 3151 no full My Brother, My Brother and Me) talk about their book, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You). Then they fight off trivia-spouting monsters in a game that tests their D&D knowledge and d20 luck. Plus, comedians Shalewa Sharpe and Gastor Almonte (The War Report podcast) listen to sped-up versions of slow jams and play a hilarious round of "Bridgerton character, sweatpants brand or potato?" ]]> Fresh Off the Boat' author and restaurateur Eddie Huang discusses Taiwanese buns, basketball, and his directorial debut with the new film, 'Boogie'. Story writers of 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Keith and Kenny Lucas learn about mushrooms, hacker aliases, and anime. Plus, comedians Emily Heller and Emmy Blotnick discover which real-life reporters played themselves in movies. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:06:13 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6b782079-0652-4eb6-8a02-ca49b6e294b3 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/05/974079216/eddie-huang-judas-and-the-black-messiah-writers-who-tells-your-story Eddie Huang & 'Judas And The Black Messiah' Writers: Who Tells Your Story NPR Fresh Off the Boat' author and restaurateur Eddie Huang discusses Taiwanese buns, basketball, and his directorial debut with the new film, 'Boogie'. Story writers of 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Keith and Kenny Lucas learn about mushrooms, hacker aliases, and anime. Plus, comedians Emily Heller and Emmy Blotnick discover which real-life reporters played themselves in movies. ]]> 3151 no full Fresh Off the Boat' author and restaurateur Eddie Huang discusses Taiwanese buns, basketball, and his directorial debut with the new film, 'Boogie'. Story writers of 'Judas and the Black Messiah' Keith and Kenny Lucas learn about mushrooms, hacker aliases, and anime. Plus, comedians Emily Heller and Emmy Blotnick discover which real-life reporters played themselves in movies. ]]> Modern Family, his Michelin-star restaurant research for his one-man show Fully Committed and his new cookbook Food Between Friends. Then, he plays a game about his home state, New Mexico. Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Disclosure) play This That Or The Other while dealing with a smoke alarm. Comedians Samantha Ruddy and Luke Mones are no beauty school dropouts as they rock n' roll to a Grease-themed music parody game about... Greece.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:59:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only accd8e73-c214-4a93-992c-17d0cea285be https://www.npr.org/2021/02/26/971811085/home-cooking-with-modern-familys-jesse-tyler-ferguson-superstores-nico-santos Home Cooking With Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Superstore's Nico Santos NPR Modern Family, his Michelin-star restaurant research for his one-man show Fully Committed and his new cookbook Food Between Friends. Then, he plays a game about his home state, New Mexico. Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Disclosure) play This That Or The Other while dealing with a smoke alarm. Comedians Samantha Ruddy and Luke Mones are no beauty school dropouts as they rock n' roll to a Grease-themed music parody game about... Greece.]]> 3165 no full Modern Family, his Michelin-star restaurant research for his one-man show Fully Committed and his new cookbook Food Between Friends. Then, he plays a game about his home state, New Mexico. Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Disclosure) play This That Or The Other while dealing with a smoke alarm. Comedians Samantha Ruddy and Luke Mones are no beauty school dropouts as they rock n' roll to a Grease-themed music parody game about... Greece.]]> Call Your Mother. Then, she is challenged to a game about G.O.A.T. goats. Late Night with Seth Meyers writers Jeff Wright and Ben Warheit navigate the plots of cheesy Hallmark Original movies. From the film Save Yourselves! actors Sunita Mani and John Reynolds play a game about commonly-known things that are named after less commonly-known people.]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:44:14 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0ada6d75-5ec5-4f21-9545-247048ca30b7 https://www.npr.org/2021/02/19/969442506/kyra-sedgwick-empty-nest-barn-full-of-goats Kyra Sedgwick: Empty Nest, Barn Full Of Goats NPR Call Your Mother. Then, she is challenged to a game about G.O.A.T. goats. Late Night with Seth Meyers writers Jeff Wright and Ben Warheit navigate the plots of cheesy Hallmark Original movies. From the film Save Yourselves! actors Sunita Mani and John Reynolds play a game about commonly-known things that are named after less commonly-known people.]]> 3152 no full Call Your Mother. Then, she is challenged to a game about G.O.A.T. goats. Late Night with Seth Meyers writers Jeff Wright and Ben Warheit navigate the plots of cheesy Hallmark Original movies. From the film Save Yourselves! actors Sunita Mani and John Reynolds play a game about commonly-known things that are named after less commonly-known people.]]> RuPaul's Drag Race, tells us about his HBO docuseries We're Here and plays a grab-bag game that finally brings together Whoopi Goldberg, Kesha, and... clowns? Plus, Cristin Milioti and Camila Mendes (Palm Springs) plug their noses through a game about things that stink, and comedians Laurie Kilmartin (CONAN) and Erin Jackson (Last Comic Standing) CRASH BOOM ROAR in a game about iconic movie sound effects. This episode originally aired July 10, 2020. ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:32:20 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a5895b1b-4fc5-43f5-9319-7d633038441a https://www.npr.org/2021/02/12/967310523/bob-the-drag-queen-and-camila-mendes-were-here-to-play-games Bob the Drag Queen And Camila Mendes: We're Here... To Play Games! NPR RuPaul's Drag Race, tells us about his HBO docuseries We're Here and plays a grab-bag game that finally brings together Whoopi Goldberg, Kesha, and... clowns? Plus, Cristin Milioti and Camila Mendes (Palm Springs) plug their noses through a game about things that stink, and comedians Laurie Kilmartin (CONAN) and Erin Jackson (Last Comic Standing) CRASH BOOM ROAR in a game about iconic movie sound effects. This episode originally aired July 10, 2020. ]]> 3141 no full RuPaul's Drag Race, tells us about his HBO docuseries We're Here and plays a grab-bag game that finally brings together Whoopi Goldberg, Kesha, and... clowns? Plus, Cristin Milioti and Camila Mendes (Palm Springs) plug their noses through a game about things that stink, and comedians Laurie Kilmartin (CONAN) and Erin Jackson (Last Comic Standing) CRASH BOOM ROAR in a game about iconic movie sound effects. This episode originally aired July 10, 2020. ]]> Key & Peele) reveals which animal is the funniest, geeks out about Shakespeare and discusses his Audible Original series The History of Sketch Comedy. Actors Matt Wilkas and Brendan Scannell (Bonding) hear fictional animals introduced as if they were at the Westminster Dog Show. Plus, hosts of the podcast Add To Cart, Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak, combine the titles of Broadway shows and corporate brands. ]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:32:28 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only fcff3849-7033-468c-b249-5d4caa0a3810 https://www.npr.org/2021/02/05/964488749/keegan-michael-key-key-peele-penguins-shakespeare Keegan-Michael Key: Key & Peele & Penguins & Shakespeare NPR Key & Peele) reveals which animal is the funniest, geeks out about Shakespeare and discusses his Audible Original series The History of Sketch Comedy. Actors Matt Wilkas and Brendan Scannell (Bonding) hear fictional animals introduced as if they were at the Westminster Dog Show. Plus, hosts of the podcast Add To Cart, Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak, combine the titles of Broadway shows and corporate brands. ]]> 3126 no full Key & Peele) reveals which animal is the funniest, geeks out about Shakespeare and discusses his Audible Original series The History of Sketch Comedy. Actors Matt Wilkas and Brendan Scannell (Bonding) hear fictional animals introduced as if they were at the Westminster Dog Show. Plus, hosts of the podcast Add To Cart, Kulap Vilaysack and SuChin Pak, combine the titles of Broadway shows and corporate brands. ]]> The Masked Singer and its new spinoff, The Masked Dancer. Then, he plays a music parody game set to the tunes of iconic nineties rock songs. From the NBC musical comedy Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, actors Skylar Astin and John Clarence Stewart test their knowledge of unconventional instruments. Plus, comedians Cameron Esposito (Queery podcast) and Beth Stelling (HBO Max's Girl Daddy) navigate their way through a game about maps.]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:41:22 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 100002c7-30a3-43ad-97d1-b578dc168f13 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/29/962094719/ken-jeong-mask-me-another Ken Jeong: Mask Me Another NPR The Masked Singer and its new spinoff, The Masked Dancer. Then, he plays a music parody game set to the tunes of iconic nineties rock songs. From the NBC musical comedy Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, actors Skylar Astin and John Clarence Stewart test their knowledge of unconventional instruments. Plus, comedians Cameron Esposito (Queery podcast) and Beth Stelling (HBO Max's Girl Daddy) navigate their way through a game about maps.]]> 3148 no full The Masked Singer and its new spinoff, The Masked Dancer. Then, he plays a music parody game set to the tunes of iconic nineties rock songs. From the NBC musical comedy Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, actors Skylar Astin and John Clarence Stewart test their knowledge of unconventional instruments. Plus, comedians Cameron Esposito (Queery podcast) and Beth Stelling (HBO Max's Girl Daddy) navigate their way through a game about maps.]]> Pop Culture Happy Hour. Our producer and game show geek Travis Larchuk joined NPR's daily culture show, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson to talk about the 2020 reboot of Supermarket Sweep, starring Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones. Supermarket Sweep features contestants running through a fake supermarket, throwing hams and giant wheels of cheese into their shopping carts.]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:10:03 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 165a6d10-9d92-4dbb-ad9a-4304a4c33f36 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/27/961125036/leslie-jones-reinvigorates-supermarket-sweep Leslie Jones Reinvigorates 'Supermarket Sweep' NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour. Our producer and game show geek Travis Larchuk joined NPR's daily culture show, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson to talk about the 2020 reboot of Supermarket Sweep, starring Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones. Supermarket Sweep features contestants running through a fake supermarket, throwing hams and giant wheels of cheese into their shopping carts.]]> 907 no full Pop Culture Happy Hour. Our producer and game show geek Travis Larchuk joined NPR's daily culture show, Pop Culture Happy Hour host Stephen Thompson to talk about the 2020 reboot of Supermarket Sweep, starring Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones. Supermarket Sweep features contestants running through a fake supermarket, throwing hams and giant wheels of cheese into their shopping carts.]]> Survival of the Thickest and her gig hosting the socially-distanced Netflix reality series The Circle. Then she plays a game about Dutch things set to the tunes of Van Halen. Plus, Showtime docu-series Love Fraud directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady answer the question, "Is it a Lizard?" And the hosts of the You're Wrong About podcast Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes play a game with a mysterious whale named Jonathan Krillton.]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:34:39 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 40d076f6-a6d4-4b17-92b8-cd64496e3542 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/22/959631904/michelle-buteau-the-circle-and-van-halen Michelle Buteau: 'The Circle' And Van Halen NPR Survival of the Thickest and her gig hosting the socially-distanced Netflix reality series The Circle. Then she plays a game about Dutch things set to the tunes of Van Halen. Plus, Showtime docu-series Love Fraud directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady answer the question, "Is it a Lizard?" And the hosts of the You're Wrong About podcast Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes play a game with a mysterious whale named Jonathan Krillton.]]> 3161 no full Survival of the Thickest and her gig hosting the socially-distanced Netflix reality series The Circle. Then she plays a game about Dutch things set to the tunes of Van Halen. Plus, Showtime docu-series Love Fraud directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady answer the question, "Is it a Lizard?" And the hosts of the You're Wrong About podcast Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes play a game with a mysterious whale named Jonathan Krillton.]]> Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots. This episode originally aired on October 23, 2020.]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:04:49 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e2171dfd-e7c2-4199-a1ef-885b55417c94 https://www.npr.org/2021/01/15/957219980/the-daily-show-what-the-constitution-means-to-me-kids-in-america The Daily Show & What The Constitution Means To Me: Kids In America NPR Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots. This episode originally aired on October 23, 2020.]]> 3147 no full Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots. This episode originally aired on October 23, 2020.]]> Saturday Night Live. Then he plays a quiz about imaginary TV/video game crossovers. Plus, Call Me Kat actors Mayim Bialik and Cheyenne Jackson compete in an audio game about vintage toy commercials. And comedian Baron Vaughn and musician Open Mike Eagle compete in a music parody game about things you definitely remember learning in high school.]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2021 12:22:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d58864fe-e22c-4472-93a4-0d5dae0a31ee https://www.npr.org/2021/01/08/954898334/mayim-bialik-saturday-night-lives-bowen-yang-our-best-new-show-of-2021 Mayim Bialik & Saturday Night Live's Bowen Yang: Our Best New Show Of 2021 NPR Saturday Night Live. Then he plays a quiz about imaginary TV/video game crossovers. Plus, Call Me Kat actors Mayim Bialik and Cheyenne Jackson compete in an audio game about vintage toy commercials. And comedian Baron Vaughn and musician Open Mike Eagle compete in a music parody game about things you definitely remember learning in high school.]]> 3101 no full Saturday Night Live. Then he plays a quiz about imaginary TV/video game crossovers. Plus, Call Me Kat actors Mayim Bialik and Cheyenne Jackson compete in an audio game about vintage toy commercials. And comedian Baron Vaughn and musician Open Mike Eagle compete in a music parody game about things you definitely remember learning in high school.]]> Ask Me Another's first Tournament of Champions! Plus, actor Kal Penn talks about his comedy series Sunnyside and plays a wrestling quiz against comedian Dan Soder, who stars in the HBO comedy special Son of a Gary. This episode originally aired December 20, 2019. ]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2021 10:14:56 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2e788b79-3ed1-4447-a01d-bf6aae235796 https://www.npr.org/2020/12/28/950916728/kal-penn-and-dan-soder-the-tournament-of-champions Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions NPR Ask Me Another's first Tournament of Champions! Plus, actor Kal Penn talks about his comedy series Sunnyside and plays a wrestling quiz against comedian Dan Soder, who stars in the HBO comedy special Son of a Gary. This episode originally aired December 20, 2019. ]]> 3177 no full Ask Me Another's first Tournament of Champions! Plus, actor Kal Penn talks about his comedy series Sunnyside and plays a wrestling quiz against comedian Dan Soder, who stars in the HBO comedy special Son of a Gary. This episode originally aired December 20, 2019. ]]> American Idol's Adam Lambert joins skateboarder Tony Hawk for trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. This episode originally aired on December 21, 2018. ]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2020 08:27:36 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 661dc302-f7f7-4002-9d89-ba2c236e4a19 https://www.npr.org/2020/12/18/948003173/adam-lambert-and-tony-hawk-a-california-christmas Adam Lambert And Tony Hawk: A California Christmas NPR American Idol's Adam Lambert joins skateboarder Tony Hawk for trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. This episode originally aired on December 21, 2018. ]]> 3202 no full American Idol's Adam Lambert joins skateboarder Tony Hawk for trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. This episode originally aired on December 21, 2018. ]]> A Charlie Brown Christmas inspired his new holiday album Hark! Oscar Award-winning composers Robert and Kristen Anderson Lopez try to spot fake holiday album titles. The NPR Christmas Carols (NPR employees named Carol) make their debut in a music parody game. Plus, Jonathan Coulton's actual kids help their dad and Ophira Eisenberg translate and navigate the latest teen slang. ]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:42:48 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 54aab6ee-d7a9-46c7-a6a7-e9627ddd39d1 https://www.npr.org/2020/12/18/948002674/andrew-bird-mandatory-fun-office-holiday-party Andrew Bird: Mandatory Fun Office Holiday Party NPR A Charlie Brown Christmas inspired his new holiday album Hark! Oscar Award-winning composers Robert and Kristen Anderson Lopez try to spot fake holiday album titles. The NPR Christmas Carols (NPR employees named Carol) make their debut in a music parody game. Plus, Jonathan Coulton's actual kids help their dad and Ophira Eisenberg translate and navigate the latest teen slang. ]]> 3202 no full A Charlie Brown Christmas inspired his new holiday album Hark! Oscar Award-winning composers Robert and Kristen Anderson Lopez try to spot fake holiday album titles. The NPR Christmas Carols (NPR employees named Carol) make their debut in a music parody game. Plus, Jonathan Coulton's actual kids help their dad and Ophira Eisenberg translate and navigate the latest teen slang. ]]> Sylvie's Love. Hilarious actor Richard Kind gets super competitive with comedian Ray Ellin — founder of the digital standup company Comedy Cloud. And comedians Ashley Nicole Black and Chelsea Devantez return to use their brains to answer questions about brains.]]> Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:09:06 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 649d75ee-53be-4d91-99e5-484ab54db560 https://www.npr.org/2020/12/11/945447849/richard-kind-nnamdi-asomugha-seriously-ask-me-another Richard Kind & Nnamdi Asomugha: Seriously, Ask Me Another NPR Sylvie's Love. Hilarious actor Richard Kind gets super competitive with comedian Ray Ellin — founder of the digital standup company Comedy Cloud. And comedians Ashley Nicole Black and Chelsea Devantez return to use their brains to answer questions about brains.]]> 3213 no full Sylvie's Love. Hilarious actor Richard Kind gets super competitive with comedian Ray Ellin — founder of the digital standup company Comedy Cloud. And comedians Ashley Nicole Black and Chelsea Devantez return to use their brains to answer questions about brains.]]> The Flight Attendant. Plus, Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell play a game about delicious musicians, and Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri and comedian Olivia Craighead tackle animal kingdom quandaries.]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:44:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 549bd6d7-7bfe-49b8-8da4-1a35ff3cff70 Rosie Perez, Fortune Feimster & Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri: Fight And Flight NPR The Flight Attendant. Plus, Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell play a game about delicious musicians, and Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri and comedian Olivia Craighead tackle animal kingdom quandaries.]]> 3236 no full The Flight Attendant. Plus, Fortune Feimster and Jillian Bell play a game about delicious musicians, and Big Mouth's Ayo Edebiri and comedian Olivia Craighead tackle animal kingdom quandaries.]]> Top Chef and Taste the Nation's Padma Lakshmi talks to us about doing improv with her daughter and eating liver ganache. Then she helps Ophira and Jonathan create delicious dishes from random ingredients in their pantries. Plus, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel and Amber Ruffin try to decipher the sounds of sheep from the sounds of human babies, and country singer-songwriter Margo Price and her guitarist husband Jeremy Ivey swear they didn't start the fire in a game combining historical events and Billy Joel songs. This episode originally aired July 17, 2020.]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:55:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3c843cf0-bfc8-4e04-ae0f-ce1cd18de115 Padma Lakshmi: Taste The Nation, From Your Couch NPR Top Chef and Taste the Nation's Padma Lakshmi talks to us about doing improv with her daughter and eating liver ganache. Then she helps Ophira and Jonathan create delicious dishes from random ingredients in their pantries. Plus, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel and Amber Ruffin try to decipher the sounds of sheep from the sounds of human babies, and country singer-songwriter Margo Price and her guitarist husband Jeremy Ivey swear they didn't start the fire in a game combining historical events and Billy Joel songs. This episode originally aired July 17, 2020.]]> 3162 no full Top Chef and Taste the Nation's Padma Lakshmi talks to us about doing improv with her daughter and eating liver ganache. Then she helps Ophira and Jonathan create delicious dishes from random ingredients in their pantries. Plus, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel and Amber Ruffin try to decipher the sounds of sheep from the sounds of human babies, and country singer-songwriter Margo Price and her guitarist husband Jeremy Ivey swear they didn't start the fire in a game combining historical events and Billy Joel songs. This episode originally aired July 17, 2020.]]> I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are. Plus, Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Karen Chee and illustrator Jonny Sun decipher kids' readings of song lyrics, and Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner and Beth Dover hear Dolly Parton songs re-written to be about dolls.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:24:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 12ef102b-31f6-4181-90eb-2db95335d93a Rachel Bloom: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Sane Current Guest NPR I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are. Plus, Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Karen Chee and illustrator Jonny Sun decipher kids' readings of song lyrics, and Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner and Beth Dover hear Dolly Parton songs re-written to be about dolls.]]> 3163 no full I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are. Plus, Late Night with Seth Meyers writer Karen Chee and illustrator Jonny Sun decipher kids' readings of song lyrics, and Orange is the New Black's Alysia Reiner and Beth Dover hear Dolly Parton songs re-written to be about dolls.]]> Run, out 11/20, and her Netflix series Ratched. Sarah Silverman tells us how she came up with the name of her new podcast, The Sarah Silverman Podcast. Plus, Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion join the fun!]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2020 14:18:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 1fb92cfb-5695-4d44-9cb0-f2aef814aaf9 Sarah Silverman, Sarah Paulson, Rickey Thompson & Denzel Dion: Influencers NPR Run, out 11/20, and her Netflix series Ratched. Sarah Silverman tells us how she came up with the name of her new podcast, The Sarah Silverman Podcast. Plus, Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion join the fun!]]> 3115 no full Run, out 11/20, and her Netflix series Ratched. Sarah Silverman tells us how she came up with the name of her new podcast, The Sarah Silverman Podcast. Plus, Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion join the fun!]]> Homecoming and Watchmen star Hong Chau plays a game about imaginary, misguided movie adaptations. Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show) and Jenny Hagel (Late Night With Seth Meyers) become amateur etymologists. Couple-testants Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Survivor) try to remember 2019 trends. This episode originally aired May 22, 2020.]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:28:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 54785eef-422b-446c-a544-303f6355ed1e Hong Chau & Nico Santos: Superheroes And Superstores NPR Homecoming and Watchmen star Hong Chau plays a game about imaginary, misguided movie adaptations. Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show) and Jenny Hagel (Late Night With Seth Meyers) become amateur etymologists. Couple-testants Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Survivor) try to remember 2019 trends. This episode originally aired May 22, 2020.]]> 3155 no full Homecoming and Watchmen star Hong Chau plays a game about imaginary, misguided movie adaptations. Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show) and Jenny Hagel (Late Night With Seth Meyers) become amateur etymologists. Couple-testants Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Survivor) try to remember 2019 trends. This episode originally aired May 22, 2020.]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:44:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 62c9ac4f-d399-4914-94c1-fa0b0dced964 Chelsea Handler & Sharon Salzberg: Guided Meditation NPR 3154 no full Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots.]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:23:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 424f09b4-24b8-4f9c-9440-ed9a0c787b24 The Daily Show & What The Constitution Means To Me: Kids In America NPR Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots.]]> 3142 no full Daily Show correspondents Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta play a game about Elvis and The Lord of the Rings. Heidi Schreck talks about her play What the Constitution Means to Me and audits the cutest civics class ever, where kids read the Constitution. Plus, comedians Danielle Perez and Madison Shepard win the "good sport" award in a quiz about mascots.]]> We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about 'quaranqueening.' Plus, comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chelsea Devantez show off their smarts. This episode originally aired May 8, 2020.]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:20:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 65e69cb2-5212-4ac2-b7e3-8e0dc29b0d8e D.J. "Shangela" Pierce: Quaran-Queen NPR We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about 'quaranqueening.' Plus, comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chelsea Devantez show off their smarts. This episode originally aired May 8, 2020.]]> 3125 no full We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about 'quaranqueening.' Plus, comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chelsea Devantez show off their smarts. This episode originally aired May 8, 2020.]]> Star Trek and Heroes, talks about the new Netflix film adaption of The Boys in the Band. Then he plays a game about famous pits and Pittsburghers. Plus, Welcome to Night Vale's Cecil Baldwin and The Neo-Futurists' Kate Jones make their triumphant return to the show, this time as friend-testants, and podcast host Baratunde Thurston and actor Kiran Deol dine on some trivia about celebrity chefs. Bon Appetit!]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2020 15:37:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 4705bd38-f848-46d4-bd84-d329f63bcfbf Zachary Quinto: Spock-tober NPR Star Trek and Heroes, talks about the new Netflix film adaption of The Boys in the Band. Then he plays a game about famous pits and Pittsburghers. Plus, Welcome to Night Vale's Cecil Baldwin and The Neo-Futurists' Kate Jones make their triumphant return to the show, this time as friend-testants, and podcast host Baratunde Thurston and actor Kiran Deol dine on some trivia about celebrity chefs. Bon Appetit!]]> 3122 no full Star Trek and Heroes, talks about the new Netflix film adaption of The Boys in the Band. Then he plays a game about famous pits and Pittsburghers. Plus, Welcome to Night Vale's Cecil Baldwin and The Neo-Futurists' Kate Jones make their triumphant return to the show, this time as friend-testants, and podcast host Baratunde Thurston and actor Kiran Deol dine on some trivia about celebrity chefs. Bon Appetit!]]> Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz and Superstore's Lauren Ash compete in a game about city nicknames. Middleditch & Schwartz performers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz play a music parody game. Insecure's Natasha Rothwell tests her knowledge of home improvement shows.]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:17:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only ca9acb4a-492e-4702-9e6b-2322ac745b5e TV Face-Off: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superstore, Parks & Rec, Silicon Valley & Insecure NPR Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz and Superstore's Lauren Ash compete in a game about city nicknames. Middleditch & Schwartz performers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz play a music parody game. Insecure's Natasha Rothwell tests her knowledge of home improvement shows.]]> 3166 no full Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Stephanie Beatriz and Superstore's Lauren Ash compete in a game about city nicknames. Middleditch & Schwartz performers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz play a music parody game. Insecure's Natasha Rothwell tests her knowledge of home improvement shows.]]> Queer Eye interior design expert Bobby Berk talks about learning from failure and tailoring designs for Queer Eye heroes. Then he plays an Animal Crossing-inspired game. Podcast hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin take a quiz on tall things. Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green play a game where they must sing the answers; only one of them wants to do it. This episode originally aired June 12, 2020.]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 76f415ee-7bff-49a6-b915-bcae6b64b0f2 Bobby Berk: Queer Eye For Home Design NPR Queer Eye interior design expert Bobby Berk talks about learning from failure and tailoring designs for Queer Eye heroes. Then he plays an Animal Crossing-inspired game. Podcast hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin take a quiz on tall things. Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green play a game where they must sing the answers; only one of them wants to do it. This episode originally aired June 12, 2020.]]> 3147 no full Queer Eye interior design expert Bobby Berk talks about learning from failure and tailoring designs for Queer Eye heroes. Then he plays an Animal Crossing-inspired game. Podcast hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin take a quiz on tall things. Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green play a game where they must sing the answers; only one of them wants to do it. This episode originally aired June 12, 2020.]]> Cut Throat City, and the process of writing a new song for Good Humor's ice cream trucks. He also plays a game where he answers the question, "Is it a lizard?" Plus, Busy Philipps and comedy writer Shantira Jackson work together to make celebrity cocktails, and cartoonist Keith Knight and his sister Tracy geek out about The Brady Bunch.]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:51:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5419adfd-8af8-44f2-94b1-001a449cc2ba RZA & Busy Philipps & 'Woke' Creator Keith Knight & A Lizard NPR Cut Throat City, and the process of writing a new song for Good Humor's ice cream trucks. He also plays a game where he answers the question, "Is it a lizard?" Plus, Busy Philipps and comedy writer Shantira Jackson work together to make celebrity cocktails, and cartoonist Keith Knight and his sister Tracy geek out about The Brady Bunch.]]> 3136 no full Cut Throat City, and the process of writing a new song for Good Humor's ice cream trucks. He also plays a game where he answers the question, "Is it a lizard?" Plus, Busy Philipps and comedy writer Shantira Jackson work together to make celebrity cocktails, and cartoonist Keith Knight and his sister Tracy geek out about The Brady Bunch.]]> Away, where she plays an astronaut on the first crewed mission to Mars. She'll also try to guess which luxury dog services are real in a game called "Swank Dogs." Plus, gameshow veterans Yvette Nicole Brown and Andy Richter play a meaty word game, and Dr. Gameshow podcast hosts Jo Firestone and Manolo Moreno take turns guessing whether animal mating habits are real or fake.]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:16:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5b204e8d-37e5-4b50-9cfa-e87ae8808175 Hilary Swank, Andy Richter & Yvette Nicole Brown: 'Away' We Go NPR Away, where she plays an astronaut on the first crewed mission to Mars. She'll also try to guess which luxury dog services are real in a game called "Swank Dogs." Plus, gameshow veterans Yvette Nicole Brown and Andy Richter play a meaty word game, and Dr. Gameshow podcast hosts Jo Firestone and Manolo Moreno take turns guessing whether animal mating habits are real or fake.]]> 3130 no full Away, where she plays an astronaut on the first crewed mission to Mars. She'll also try to guess which luxury dog services are real in a game called "Swank Dogs." Plus, gameshow veterans Yvette Nicole Brown and Andy Richter play a meaty word game, and Dr. Gameshow podcast hosts Jo Firestone and Manolo Moreno take turns guessing whether animal mating habits are real or fake.]]> End Times Fun, and takes a quiz about the 2019 movie, Cats (which he hasn't seen). Plus, two contestant couples go head-to-head: Musicians Aimee Mann and Michael Penn face off, and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake takes on John Pastore. This episode originally aired April 10, 2020.]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:41:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 68a7a299-ec27-4be0-821b-66fbe4521f23 Marc Maron & Aimee Mann: The Option Of Mystique NPR End Times Fun, and takes a quiz about the 2019 movie, Cats (which he hasn't seen). Plus, two contestant couples go head-to-head: Musicians Aimee Mann and Michael Penn face off, and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake takes on John Pastore. This episode originally aired April 10, 2020.]]> 3140 no full End Times Fun, and takes a quiz about the 2019 movie, Cats (which he hasn't seen). Plus, two contestant couples go head-to-head: Musicians Aimee Mann and Michael Penn face off, and New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake takes on John Pastore. This episode originally aired April 10, 2020.]]> Ramy and working with Mahershala Ali — plus he gives some tips on persuading your dad to buy you Pokemon cards. Plus comedians Jimmy O. Yang, Roy Wood Jr., Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian join as contestants and bring the brainpower. This episode originally aired May 29, 2020.]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:27:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c0000659-02ff-4fa7-a12c-13b312a13e15 QuaranTV: Ramy, Space Force And Lady Dynamite NPR Ramy and working with Mahershala Ali — plus he gives some tips on persuading your dad to buy you Pokemon cards. Plus comedians Jimmy O. Yang, Roy Wood Jr., Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian join as contestants and bring the brainpower. This episode originally aired May 29, 2020.]]> 3109 no full Ramy and working with Mahershala Ali — plus he gives some tips on persuading your dad to buy you Pokemon cards. Plus comedians Jimmy O. Yang, Roy Wood Jr., Maria Bamford and Jackie Kashian join as contestants and bring the brainpower. This episode originally aired May 29, 2020.]]> The Good Place) and Yvonne Orji (Insecure) for playing a game about Oscar speeches! And Tony Shalhoub and Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) find out if animal Tinder profiles are as cringeworthy as human Tinder profiles.]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 368a97fa-d659-44fb-a653-89eed56118cc Joseph Gordon-Levitt And Tony Shalhoub: 10 Things I Hate About Zoom NPR The Good Place) and Yvonne Orji (Insecure) for playing a game about Oscar speeches! And Tony Shalhoub and Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) find out if animal Tinder profiles are as cringeworthy as human Tinder profiles.]]> 3121 no full The Good Place) and Yvonne Orji (Insecure) for playing a game about Oscar speeches! And Tony Shalhoub and Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) find out if animal Tinder profiles are as cringeworthy as human Tinder profiles.]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:29:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3fc9e6cd-c102-4403-b8bb-6467c33190fd Orville Peck & Mitra Jouhari: A Cowpunk And One Busy Debra NPR 3116 no full Search Party and officiating Amy Schumer's wedding. Then he time travels to the 1970s for a groovy game combining The Brady Bunch and Hollywood Squares. Plus, Sasheer Zamata (SNL) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) get giggly guessing Muppet laughs and Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid (Star Trek: Lower Decks) take the meat out of Meatloaf in a music game about meat substitutes.]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:04:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 74aadef7-2bd5-4219-8094-6b9044559973 Nicole Byer, Sasheer Zamata And 'Star Trek: Lower Decks': Starships And Friendships NPR Search Party and officiating Amy Schumer's wedding. Then he time travels to the 1970s for a groovy game combining The Brady Bunch and Hollywood Squares. Plus, Sasheer Zamata (SNL) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) get giggly guessing Muppet laughs and Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid (Star Trek: Lower Decks) take the meat out of Meatloaf in a music game about meat substitutes.]]> 3127 no full Search Party and officiating Amy Schumer's wedding. Then he time travels to the 1970s for a groovy game combining The Brady Bunch and Hollywood Squares. Plus, Sasheer Zamata (SNL) and Nicole Byer (Nailed It!) get giggly guessing Muppet laughs and Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid (Star Trek: Lower Decks) take the meat out of Meatloaf in a music game about meat substitutes.]]> Will & Grace revival season and getting fired from her first job. Plus, comedians go head-to-head with their funny partners — Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Naomi Ekperigin, and Andy Beckerman join us as this week's couple-testants.]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:05:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only af99c750-830c-4d57-b5f4-eb842871a7b8 Debra Messing & Paul F. Tompkins: Show Yourself Some Grace NPR Will & Grace revival season and getting fired from her first job. Plus, comedians go head-to-head with their funny partners — Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Naomi Ekperigin, and Andy Beckerman join us as this week's couple-testants.]]> 3157 no full Will & Grace revival season and getting fired from her first job. Plus, comedians go head-to-head with their funny partners — Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Naomi Ekperigin, and Andy Beckerman join us as this week's couple-testants.]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:56:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d442c130-a2f1-440e-8b54-d4181343b2ac HAIM & Benito Skinner: Delis And Star Charts NPR 3124 no full Top Chef and Taste the Nation's Padma Lakshmi talks to us about doing improv with her daughter and eating liver ganache. Then she helps Ophira and Jonathan create delicious dishes from random ingredients in their pantries. Plus, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel and Amber Ruffin try to decipher the sounds of sheep from the sounds of human babies, and country singer-songwriter Margo Price and her guitarist husband Jeremy Ivey swear they didn't start the fire in a game combining historical events and Billy Joel songs.]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:46:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only aaf7d5d9-a96c-4de4-93dd-c04e711043c2 Padma Lakshmi: Taste The Nation, From Your Couch NPR Top Chef and Taste the Nation's Padma Lakshmi talks to us about doing improv with her daughter and eating liver ganache. Then she helps Ophira and Jonathan create delicious dishes from random ingredients in their pantries. Plus, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel and Amber Ruffin try to decipher the sounds of sheep from the sounds of human babies, and country singer-songwriter Margo Price and her guitarist husband Jeremy Ivey swear they didn't start the fire in a game combining historical events and Billy Joel songs.]]> 3114 no full Top Chef and Taste the Nation's Padma Lakshmi talks to us about doing improv with her daughter and eating liver ganache. Then she helps Ophira and Jonathan create delicious dishes from random ingredients in their pantries. Plus, from Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jenny Hagel and Amber Ruffin try to decipher the sounds of sheep from the sounds of human babies, and country singer-songwriter Margo Price and her guitarist husband Jeremy Ivey swear they didn't start the fire in a game combining historical events and Billy Joel songs.]]> RuPaul's Drag Race, tells us about traveling across the country for HBO's We're Here and plays a grab-bag game that finally brings together Whoopi Goldberg, Kesha, and... clowns? Plus, Cristin Milioti and Camila Mendes (Palm Springs) plug their noses through a game about things that stink, and comedians Laurie Kilmartin (CONAN) and Erin Jackson (Last Comic Standing) CRASH BOOM ROAR in a game about iconic movie sound effects.]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2020 14:32:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d7b89d9e-cc47-471e-b8de-a824ef93c810 Bob the Drag Queen And Camila Mendes: We're Here... To Play Games! NPR RuPaul's Drag Race, tells us about traveling across the country for HBO's We're Here and plays a grab-bag game that finally brings together Whoopi Goldberg, Kesha, and... clowns? Plus, Cristin Milioti and Camila Mendes (Palm Springs) plug their noses through a game about things that stink, and comedians Laurie Kilmartin (CONAN) and Erin Jackson (Last Comic Standing) CRASH BOOM ROAR in a game about iconic movie sound effects.]]> 3105 no full RuPaul's Drag Race, tells us about traveling across the country for HBO's We're Here and plays a grab-bag game that finally brings together Whoopi Goldberg, Kesha, and... clowns? Plus, Cristin Milioti and Camila Mendes (Palm Springs) plug their noses through a game about things that stink, and comedians Laurie Kilmartin (CONAN) and Erin Jackson (Last Comic Standing) CRASH BOOM ROAR in a game about iconic movie sound effects.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2020 09:36:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 122fe2ff-5810-434a-8824-2e5dc11e42e3 Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing NPR 3108 no full Grace and Frankie, talks about his new SyFy Wire series The Great Debate and plays a game about Black playwrights. Plus, Jane Levy and Alex Newell (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) meditate on coping mechanisms, and couple-testants Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Workin' Moms) break out the hot dish for a Minnesota-inspired game about Bob Dylan and Charles Schulz.]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 14:54:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only bfea887c-2929-40cd-988c-88630bde77ad Jane Levy and Alex Newell: Zoey's Extraordinary Zoom Call NPR Grace and Frankie, talks about his new SyFy Wire series The Great Debate and plays a game about Black playwrights. Plus, Jane Levy and Alex Newell (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) meditate on coping mechanisms, and couple-testants Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Workin' Moms) break out the hot dish for a Minnesota-inspired game about Bob Dylan and Charles Schulz.]]> 3109 no full Grace and Frankie, talks about his new SyFy Wire series The Great Debate and plays a game about Black playwrights. Plus, Jane Levy and Alex Newell (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) meditate on coping mechanisms, and couple-testants Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg (Workin' Moms) break out the hot dish for a Minnesota-inspired game about Bob Dylan and Charles Schulz.]]> Sherman's Showcase, Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin chat about their Black History Month Spectacular out today. Comedians Solomon Georgio (High Fidelity, Shrill writer) and Casey Ley (The Gay Power Half Hour podcast) face off in a game about drag herstory. Then songwriters for Disney's Frozen, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, return to venture into the unknown.]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:37:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 8c5080ee-0f7b-407a-b07e-f8d7e7c0e8bb Diallo Riddle & Bashir Salahuddin: Sherman's Showcase Black History Month...In June! NPR Sherman's Showcase, Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin chat about their Black History Month Spectacular out today. Comedians Solomon Georgio (High Fidelity, Shrill writer) and Casey Ley (The Gay Power Half Hour podcast) face off in a game about drag herstory. Then songwriters for Disney's Frozen, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, return to venture into the unknown.]]> 3125 no full Sherman's Showcase, Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin chat about their Black History Month Spectacular out today. Comedians Solomon Georgio (High Fidelity, Shrill writer) and Casey Ley (The Gay Power Half Hour podcast) face off in a game about drag herstory. Then songwriters for Disney's Frozen, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, return to venture into the unknown.]]> Queer Eye interior design expert Bobby Berk talks about learning from failure and tailoring designs for Queer Eye heroes. Then he plays an Animal Crossing-inspired game. Podcast hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin take a quiz on tall things. Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green play a game where they must sing the answers; only one of them wants to do it.]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:25:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c3309b50-a75a-423b-8c08-d3e3f49f7e67 Bobby Berk: Queer Eye For Home Design NPR Queer Eye interior design expert Bobby Berk talks about learning from failure and tailoring designs for Queer Eye heroes. Then he plays an Animal Crossing-inspired game. Podcast hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin take a quiz on tall things. Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green play a game where they must sing the answers; only one of them wants to do it.]]> 3115 no full Queer Eye interior design expert Bobby Berk talks about learning from failure and tailoring designs for Queer Eye heroes. Then he plays an Animal Crossing-inspired game. Podcast hosts Sydnee Washington and Marie Faustin take a quiz on tall things. Comedians Matt Rogers and Sudi Green play a game where they must sing the answers; only one of them wants to do it.]]> Pod Save The People DeRay Mckesson. He chats about the protests in Ferguson in 2014, social action, and his book, On the Other Side of Freedom: A Case for Hope. Then, he plays a game matching X-Men to their iconic looks.]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 22ec4d31-d1a3-4d5b-bfc0-6fc54368a3f9 DeRay Mckesson: Black Lives Matter NPR Pod Save The People DeRay Mckesson. He chats about the protests in Ferguson in 2014, social action, and his book, On the Other Side of Freedom: A Case for Hope. Then, he plays a game matching X-Men to their iconic looks.]]> 3126 no full Pod Save The People DeRay Mckesson. He chats about the protests in Ferguson in 2014, social action, and his book, On the Other Side of Freedom: A Case for Hope. Then, he plays a game matching X-Men to their iconic looks.]]> Ramy, and working with actor Mahershala Ali. Plus Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley), Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite), and Jackie Kashian (The Dork Forest) join as contestants and bring the brainpower.]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 12:38:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2284d381-18f3-4331-9b19-e4b3aeaeed71 QuaranTV: Ramy, Space Force And Lady Dynamite NPR Ramy, and working with actor Mahershala Ali. Plus Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley), Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite), and Jackie Kashian (The Dork Forest) join as contestants and bring the brainpower.]]> 3150 no full Ramy, and working with actor Mahershala Ali. Plus Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley), Roy Wood Jr. (The Daily Show), Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite), and Jackie Kashian (The Dork Forest) join as contestants and bring the brainpower.]]> Watchmen star Hong Chau reveals the inspiration behind her character the 'rich futurist' Lady Trieu, and opens up about Homecoming Season 2. Plus, Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show), Jenny Hagel (Late Night w/Seth Meyers) Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Survivor) take a swing at some trivia!]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 23a5dd1c-008f-438a-96f7-cc0666e4bf2e Hong Chau & Nico Santos: Superheros And Superstores NPR Watchmen star Hong Chau reveals the inspiration behind her character the 'rich futurist' Lady Trieu, and opens up about Homecoming Season 2. Plus, Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show), Jenny Hagel (Late Night w/Seth Meyers) Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Survivor) take a swing at some trivia!]]> 3254 no full Watchmen star Hong Chau reveals the inspiration behind her character the 'rich futurist' Lady Trieu, and opens up about Homecoming Season 2. Plus, Jordan Klepper (The Daily Show), Jenny Hagel (Late Night w/Seth Meyers) Nico Santos (Superstore) and Zeke Smith (Survivor) take a swing at some trivia!]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 10:20:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 269e38e1-694f-4784-8f74-e287a870f78c Michael McDonald: Once A Doobie, Always A Doobie NPR 3255 no full We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about 'quaranqueening.' Plus, comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chelsea Devantez show off their smarts.]]> Fri, 08 May 2020 13:25:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 86aad4dc-1e72-43de-9d84-2a43f689d8ff D.J. "Shangela" Pierce: Quaran-Queen NPR We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about 'quaranqueening.' Plus, comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chelsea Devantez show off their smarts.]]> 3202 no full We're Here and RuPaul's Drag Race star D.J. "Shangela" Pierce talks about 'quaranqueening.' Plus, comedians Aparna Nancherla, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Ashley Nicole Black, and Chelsea Devantez show off their smarts.]]> Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Lauren Ash (Superstore), and Natasha Rothwell (Insecure) join us to play games that make them go 'hmmm', but also laugh out loud.]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 12:46:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 726d92c5-7745-499a-83fa-3e11e476ec45 TV Face-Off: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Superstore, Parks & Rec, Silicon Valley & Insecure NPR Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Lauren Ash (Superstore), and Natasha Rothwell (Insecure) join us to play games that make them go 'hmmm', but also laugh out loud.]]> 3177 no full Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Ben Schwartz (Parks and Recreation), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Lauren Ash (Superstore), and Natasha Rothwell (Insecure) join us to play games that make them go 'hmmm', but also laugh out loud.]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:54:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5b54771c-386a-45ed-acd8-dcfcd5713e18 Orville Peck & Mitra Jouhari: A Cowpunk And One Busy Debra NPR 3171 no full Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:53:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e63dae43-1e78-4838-9ae9-255295e1d4be Alejandro Escovedo: Punk Rock Roots In Texas NPR Rocker Alejandro Escovedo talks about growing up in a big musical family and about his latest album. Rocker Alejandro Escovedo talks about growing up in a big musical family and about his latest album. 3198 no full Fri, 10 Apr 2020 16:59:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5b060170-6989-461d-96ea-80064d509c71 Marc Maron & Aimee Mann: End Times Fun NPR Comedian Marc Maron talks comedy during COVID-19, and musicians Aimee Mann & Michael Penn face-off. Comedian Marc Maron talks comedy during COVID-19, and musicians Aimee Mann & Michael Penn face-off. 3129 no full Will & Grace revival seasons. Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Naomi Ekperigin, and Andy Beckerman join us as this week's couple-testants.]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:02:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2043cdec-91fb-42c7-9246-dae5c2d56ada Debra Messing & Paul F. Tompkins: Show Yourself Some Grace NPR Debra Messing talks about <em>Will & Grace</em>. Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins act as contestants. Debra Messing talks about <em>Will & Grace</em>. Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins act as contestants. 3132 no full Will & Grace revival seasons. Paul F. Tompkins, Janie Haddad Tompkins, Naomi Ekperigin, and Andy Beckerman join us as this week's couple-testants.]]> The New Yorker's Emily Nussbaum talks about TV watching during COVID-19. Plus John Hodgman, Jackie Kashian, Robert Lopez, and Kristen Anderson-Lopez stand in as contestants.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:26:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 969ef32b-c3ce-4942-9bb1-d4c2ed56e512 Emily Nussbaum: The Watch From Home Episode NPR Critic Emily Nussbaum. Plus John Hodgman, Jackie Kashian, Robert Lopez, and Kristen Anderson-Lopez! Critic Emily Nussbaum. Plus John Hodgman, Jackie Kashian, Robert Lopez, and Kristen Anderson-Lopez! 3135 no full The New Yorker's Emily Nussbaum talks about TV watching during COVID-19. Plus John Hodgman, Jackie Kashian, Robert Lopez, and Kristen Anderson-Lopez stand in as contestants.]]> Atlas Obscura's Dylan Thuras serves as the guest expert. This new episode was recorded on February 27, 2020.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:25:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 19aba5be-7e03-4a3a-90ca-c5cfb718a6d5 Larry Owens: Sunday In The Park 6 Feet Away From George NPR Larry Owens talks about his stint as a wedding singer and his love of Stephen Sondheim. Larry Owens talks about his stint as a wedding singer and his love of Stephen Sondheim. 3119 no full Atlas Obscura's Dylan Thuras serves as the guest expert. This new episode was recorded on February 27, 2020.]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:33:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 04d987eb-b84f-40cc-86cc-352396154c5d Robert Earl Keen: Texas Troubadour NPR Musician Robert Earl Keen shares how foosball led to a career in music. Then he demonstrates knowing every U.S. president's birthday. Musician Robert Earl Keen shares how foosball led to a career in music. Then he demonstrates knowing every U.S. president's birthday. 3158 no full Mystic Familiar. Then, Dan plays a game about board games with mundane themes.]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 36892920-3a89-439d-ae8e-e299d5120d1d Dan Deacon: Deacon-structing Dan NPR Musician and composer Dan Deacon talks about his love of audience participation and plays a game about well-regarded board games with mundane themes. Musician and composer Dan Deacon talks about his love of audience participation and plays a game about well-regarded board games with mundane themes. 3316 no full Mystic Familiar. Then, Dan plays a game about board games with mundane themes.]]> She's Gotta Have It, chats about growing up in Harlem, working with Spike Lee, and her new series, Godfather Of Harlem. This episode originally aired September 13, 2019.]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:13:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a8889243-aeec-47e0-9ca1-ef11be7c946d Ilfenesh Hadera: Spike Lee Alum And DJ School Dropout NPR Actor Ilfenesh Hadera chats about her new series, <em>Godfather Of Harlem. </em> Actor Ilfenesh Hadera chats about her new series, <em>Godfather Of Harlem. </em> 3127 no full She's Gotta Have It, chats about growing up in Harlem, working with Spike Lee, and her new series, Godfather Of Harlem. This episode originally aired September 13, 2019.]]> High Maintenance, opens up about his love of Chekhov and the real-life experiences that inspired the series. Plus, it's the battle of the podcast stars! The hosts of the podcasts Dr. Gameshow and Unofficial Expert play a series of puzzles and trivia games.]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2020 08:49:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only bac0e655-2a6c-4b8b-a3b0-0ce634d19d67 Ben Sinclair: High Maintenance And The Battle Of The Podcast Stars NPR Ben Sinclair, co-creator and star of HBO's <em>High Maintenance, </em>opens up about his love of Chekhov. Ben Sinclair, co-creator and star of HBO's <em>High Maintenance, </em>opens up about his love of Chekhov. 3182 no full High Maintenance, opens up about his love of Chekhov and the real-life experiences that inspired the series. Plus, it's the battle of the podcast stars! The hosts of the podcasts Dr. Gameshow and Unofficial Expert play a series of puzzles and trivia games.]]> Queer Eye, talks about his love for cooking and corgis, and is given a choice to play a game about guacamole or a game about books. This episode originally aired on Aug. 16, 2019.]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:23:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f74035e1-1b9d-4dc1-a798-70aab4e969df Antoni Porowski: Queer Eye For The Quiz Guy! NPR Antoni Porowski, of Netflix's <em>Queer Eye</em>, talks about his love for cooking and corgis. Antoni Porowski, of Netflix's <em>Queer Eye</em>, talks about his love for cooking and corgis. 3170 no full Queer Eye, talks about his love for cooking and corgis, and is given a choice to play a game about guacamole or a game about books. This episode originally aired on Aug. 16, 2019.]]> Queer Eye fashion expert Tan France discusses the responsibility of representation, embracing positivity in his new Netflix competition series Next in Fashion, and the secret behind his grandfather's clothing factory. Then, inspired by his upcoming stint on the Great Celebrity Bake-Off, France plays a game that puts his baking knowledge to the test. Plus, contestants face-off in a punk rock music parody game about not very punk fads.]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2020 12:47:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 739dd83d-fd8c-4f7b-8e78-353085e40276 Tan France: Naturally Tan NPR <em>Queer Eye</em> fashion expert Tan France embraces positivity in his new series <em>Next in Fashion.</em> <em>Queer Eye</em> fashion expert Tan France embraces positivity in his new series <em>Next in Fashion.</em> 3093 no full Queer Eye fashion expert Tan France discusses the responsibility of representation, embracing positivity in his new Netflix competition series Next in Fashion, and the secret behind his grandfather's clothing factory. Then, inspired by his upcoming stint on the Great Celebrity Bake-Off, France plays a game that puts his baking knowledge to the test. Plus, contestants face-off in a punk rock music parody game about not very punk fads.]]> Shrill, Hedwig and the Angry Inch's enduring legacy, and working with Patti LuPone on his new musical podcast. Then, Mitchell plays a game called "We're Going to Make You Sing," where he's quizzed on 1970s glam and punk that inspired Hedwig. Plus, contestants must reimagine literary romances as flirty text exchanges.]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:14:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 8dc8d9c7-9fed-4504-98fb-b820d9972a5a John Cameron Mitchell: Getting Shrill NPR John Cameron Mitchell talks about portraying a nightmarish boss in Hulu's comedy <em>Shrill.</em> John Cameron Mitchell talks about portraying a nightmarish boss in Hulu's comedy <em>Shrill.</em> 3138 no full Shrill, Hedwig and the Angry Inch's enduring legacy, and working with Patti LuPone on his new musical podcast. Then, Mitchell plays a game called "We're Going to Make You Sing," where he's quizzed on 1970s glam and punk that inspired Hedwig. Plus, contestants must reimagine literary romances as flirty text exchanges.]]> Los Espookys and plays a game where Greek gods are cast as Bachelor contestants. This episode originally aired August 30, 2019.]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:49:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 58cf9c35-d962-4c53-b407-f21802bef967 Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky Shapes NPR <em>SNL</em> writer Julio Torres reveals the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's <em>Los Espookys. </em> <em>SNL</em> writer Julio Torres reveals the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's <em>Los Espookys. </em> 3139 no full Los Espookys and plays a game where Greek gods are cast as Bachelor contestants. This episode originally aired August 30, 2019.]]> Ask Me Another stage! Known for the "Get a Mac" ads, Long talks about hosting his new podcast Life Is Short, and interviewing his 103-year-old grandmother. Then, he plays a game of "Shorter or Longer?" Later, comedian Marina Franklin tells the story of how she bombed her first big break, and then tests her knowledge of themed restaurants.]]> Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2f5bf7f9-67e5-4aab-922e-64846c8eb30b Justin Long And Marina Franklin: Franklin My Dear, I Don't Give A Long NPR Justin Long talks about his new podcast. Marina Franklin plays a game about themed restaurants. Justin Long talks about his new podcast. Marina Franklin plays a game about themed restaurants. 3141 no full Ask Me Another stage! Known for the "Get a Mac" ads, Long talks about hosting his new podcast Life Is Short, and interviewing his 103-year-old grandmother. Then, he plays a game of "Shorter or Longer?" Later, comedian Marina Franklin tells the story of how she bombed her first big break, and then tests her knowledge of themed restaurants.]]> That '70s Show alum Topher Grace and Broad City's Arturo Castro share stories of their big breaks into acting then face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal! This episode originally aired on Aug. 2, 2019.]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2020 09:42:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 35e92a9f-4bfd-4ed0-9d4f-16c806d1b2f7 Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Stanning For Cereal NPR <em>That '70s Show</em> alum Topher Grace and <em>Broad City's</em> Arturo Castro share stories of their big breaks. <em>That '70s Show</em> alum Topher Grace and <em>Broad City's</em> Arturo Castro share stories of their big breaks. 3102 no full That '70s Show alum Topher Grace and Broad City's Arturo Castro share stories of their big breaks into acting then face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal! This episode originally aired on Aug. 2, 2019.]]> The Chi, and sings-along to some classic steamy slow jams. Plus, an audio quiz where contestants must identify famous robots in pop culture. Bleep-bloop!]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only bfbd6cc6-255f-493d-adea-3500a9aef8e0 Luke James: Not 'Chi' About Singing NPR Luke James sings-along to some classic steamy slow jams in a game called "Tunnel of Love." Luke James sings-along to some classic steamy slow jams in a game called "Tunnel of Love." 3124 no full The Chi, and sings-along to some classic steamy slow jams. Plus, an audio quiz where contestants must identify famous robots in pop culture. Bleep-bloop!]]> American Idol alum and Queen frontman Adam Lambert joins skateboarding giant Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. This episode originally aired on Dec. 21, 2018.]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:03:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7d4d57b7-dd36-4d0b-81d1-9b613d801f36 Adam Lambert And Tony Hawk: A California Christmas NPR Singer<em> </em>Adam Lambert joins skateboarder Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. Singer<em> </em>Adam Lambert joins skateboarder Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. 3211 no full American Idol alum and Queen frontman Adam Lambert joins skateboarding giant Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre. This episode originally aired on Dec. 21, 2018.]]> Ask Me Another's first-ever Tournament of Champions, where we bring back four previous winning contestants to find who will be the big big winner. Penn talks about representing New York City's diversity in his comedy series Sunnyside. Then, he enters the ring to play a wrestling quiz against Soder, who stars in a new HBO special.]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:45:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6fa2cd51-4a21-47bb-afee-caf45a8483a6 Kal Penn And Dan Soder: The Tournament Of Champions NPR Actor Kal Penn and comedian Dan Soder drop by <em>Ask Me Another's</em> first-ever Tournament of Champions. Actor Kal Penn and comedian Dan Soder drop by <em>Ask Me Another's</em> first-ever Tournament of Champions. 3243 no full Ask Me Another's first-ever Tournament of Champions, where we bring back four previous winning contestants to find who will be the big big winner. Penn talks about representing New York City's diversity in his comedy series Sunnyside. Then, he enters the ring to play a wrestling quiz against Soder, who stars in a new HBO special.]]> Hamilton, She's Gotta Have It). This episode originally aired Dec. 22, 2017.]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:31:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9e83e87e-05f1-4eeb-b575-28da09c6108a Anthony Ramos: A Quiz-mas Carol NPR Ophira and Jonathan use the power of trivia to melt the heart of puzzle guru Ebenezer Scrooge. Ophira and Jonathan use the power of trivia to melt the heart of puzzle guru Ebenezer Scrooge. 3243 no full Hamilton, She's Gotta Have It). This episode originally aired Dec. 22, 2017.]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c1f3c827-315e-4ddd-a4de-ee69434dac87 Paula Cole: Where Have All The Puzzles Gone? NPR Singer-songwriter Paula Cole shares how jazz inspired her to find her own Grammy-winning sound. Singer-songwriter Paula Cole shares how jazz inspired her to find her own Grammy-winning sound. 3277 no full Fri, 29 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0877c867-69bd-4db8-a602-e6cc4b52667a Trace Adkins And Carlene Carter: Cowboys And Cowpunks NPR Country music singers Trace Adkins and Carlene Carter take the AMA stage in Nashville. Country music singers Trace Adkins and Carlene Carter take the AMA stage in Nashville. 3167 no full gouda music parody game.]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:07:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e7a82d87-118e-495e-9521-a1ec3c5b7319 Robert Earl Keen: Texas Troubadour NPR Robert Earl Keen describes how his early days in Houston barrooms led to a career in music. Robert Earl Keen describes how his early days in Houston barrooms led to a career in music. 3134 no full gouda music parody game.]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2019 08:57:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a2dd0800-4f77-4c9c-8576-338deef69114 Josh Gondelman And Catherine Cohen: Brooklyn Famous NPR Josh Gondelman and Catherine Cohen play a game of two truths and a lie: sports superstition edition. Josh Gondelman and Catherine Cohen play a game of two truths and a lie: sports superstition edition. 3157 no full The Crossing. Then, his love of surfing and French cinema is tested in a gnarly game of This, That, or the Other. Plus, contestants channel their inner fifth grader in a game where every answer can be spelled upside-down on an LCD calculator.]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f0c98c19-88ac-43d9-bb28-02ace0f8b5d4 Alejandro Escovedo: Punk Rock Roots In Texas NPR Latino punk veteran Alejandro Escovedo talks about his latest album, <em>The Crossing</em>. Latino punk veteran Alejandro Escovedo talks about his latest album, <em>The Crossing</em>. 3145 no full The Crossing. Then, his love of surfing and French cinema is tested in a gnarly game of This, That, or the Other. Plus, contestants channel their inner fifth grader in a game where every answer can be spelled upside-down on an LCD calculator.]]> Ask Me Another heads to Seattle! Comedian and host of Nailed It!, Nicole Byer reflects on how she went from waiting tables to performing stand-up, and why celebrating failure is important. This episode originally aired on June 28, 2019.]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:03:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2638738d-66aa-42e7-97bb-96ea178e7fac Nicole Byer: Nailed It! NPR Comedian and <em>Nailed It!</em> host Nicole Byer on how she went from waiting tables to performing stand-up. Comedian and <em>Nailed It!</em> host Nicole Byer on how she went from waiting tables to performing stand-up. 3127 no full Ask Me Another heads to Seattle! Comedian and host of Nailed It!, Nicole Byer reflects on how she went from waiting tables to performing stand-up, and why celebrating failure is important. This episode originally aired on June 28, 2019.]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:05:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2b0e2cc9-624f-49c4-8fd6-f2b079b4ca5f Michael McDonald: Once A Doobie, Always A Doobie NPR Singer-songwriter Michael McDonald explains why he still considers himself a Doobie Brother. Singer-songwriter Michael McDonald explains why he still considers himself a Doobie Brother. 2948 no full Orange Is the New Black, she's going to clown school. This episode originally aired May 10, 2019.]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:25:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only ceef8871-4094-496e-89f0-a987adf49041 Taylor Schilling: Orange Is The New Clown NPR Taylor Schilling explains why after seven seasons on <em>Orange Is the New Black, </em>she's going to clown school. Taylor Schilling explains why after seven seasons on <em>Orange Is the New Black, </em>she's going to clown school. 3130 no full Orange Is the New Black, she's going to clown school. This episode originally aired May 10, 2019.]]> Ask Me Another in Houston, Texas. She reflects on her Wicked-ly impressive career on stage and her latest album, For The Girls. Then, the Broadway star belts it out in a game where she sings the titles of famous musicals, and takes on a quiz inspired by her love of 7-Eleven Slurpees. Plus, a final round with a "BIG" surprise ending.]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only bbc3f6a2-d7a6-44c2-9891-a4e7e20839b0 Kristin Chenoweth: No Rest For The Wicked NPR Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth joins <em>AMA</em> in Houston. Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth joins <em>AMA</em> in Houston. 3147 no full Ask Me Another in Houston, Texas. She reflects on her Wicked-ly impressive career on stage and her latest album, For The Girls. Then, the Broadway star belts it out in a game where she sings the titles of famous musicals, and takes on a quiz inspired by her love of 7-Eleven Slurpees. Plus, a final round with a "BIG" surprise ending.]]> SNL cast member Bowen Yang, and comedian Matt Rogers face off in challenges about bees and honey, and bad movies starring pop divas. This episode originally aired July 19, 2019.]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2019 11:59:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 05684e54-e57f-4f88-85be-ba685062f799 Bowen Yang And Matt Rogers: I Don't Think So, Honey! NPR <em>SNL</em>'s Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers from<em> Las Culturistas</em> play a game about bees and honey. <em>SNL</em>'s Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers from<em> Las Culturistas</em> play a game about bees and honey. 3170 no full SNL cast member Bowen Yang, and comedian Matt Rogers face off in challenges about bees and honey, and bad movies starring pop divas. This episode originally aired July 19, 2019.]]> Ask Me Another hits the road! Matthew McConaughey chats about his love for Austin, Texas and his new role as the University of Texas' Minister of Culture. Then, he reflects on why he still loves the first three words he said on screen, and he's challenged on unusual laws in Texas and some college mascot history.]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 69e43bdc-4722-4cf3-aa65-aca329cd9adf Matthew McConaughey: Commerce And Vanity NPR In Austin, Matthew McConaughey chats about his new role as the Univ. of Texas' Minister of Culture. In Austin, Matthew McConaughey chats about his new role as the Univ. of Texas' Minister of Culture. 3123 no full Ask Me Another hits the road! Matthew McConaughey chats about his love for Austin, Texas and his new role as the University of Texas' Minister of Culture. Then, he reflects on why he still loves the first three words he said on screen, and he's challenged on unusual laws in Texas and some college mascot history.]]> She's Gotta Have It star DeWanda Wise recalls pursuing acting to avoid detention. And, Taye Diggs reflects on playing Hedwig, and his return to TV. Then they face off for This, That, or the Other. This episode originally aired on May 3, 2019.]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:12:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9b4cbbdd-53e5-4d21-afca-df37f496602f DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back NPR DeWanda Wise recalls pursuing acting to avoid detention. Taye Diggs reflects on his return to TV. DeWanda Wise recalls pursuing acting to avoid detention. Taye Diggs reflects on his return to TV. 3126 no full She's Gotta Have It star DeWanda Wise recalls pursuing acting to avoid detention. And, Taye Diggs reflects on playing Hedwig, and his return to TV. Then they face off for This, That, or the Other. This episode originally aired on May 3, 2019.]]> Baywatch and She's Gotta Have It, chats about growing up in Harlem, working with Spike Lee, and her new Epix series, Godfather Of Harlem. Then, this DJ school dropout plays a game about hip-hop samples. Plus, contestants play games about old-timey inventions and cheese, and the beloved Fact ag is back!]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6967b5e4-8ba0-440e-b227-34b8363f8e0f Ilfenesh Hadera: Spike Lee Alum And DJ School Dropout NPR llfenesh Hadera chats about working with Spike Lee, and her new series, <em>Godfather Of Harlem.</em> llfenesh Hadera chats about working with Spike Lee, and her new series, <em>Godfather Of Harlem.</em> 3168 no full Baywatch and She's Gotta Have It, chats about growing up in Harlem, working with Spike Lee, and her new Epix series, Godfather Of Harlem. Then, this DJ school dropout plays a game about hip-hop samples. Plus, contestants play games about old-timey inventions and cheese, and the beloved Fact ag is back!]]> Parks And Recreation, and what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls. Then, she revisits some old TV-centric reaction tweets in a game about shows she used to watch. This episode originally aired on April 19, 2019.]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:35:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 113da2d3-a24e-4061-bb2a-ef10ed2e4d29 Retta: Tweet Yo' Self NPR Actor Retta reflects on what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on <em>Good Girls</em>. Actor Retta reflects on what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on <em>Good Girls</em>. 3128 no full Parks And Recreation, and what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls. Then, she revisits some old TV-centric reaction tweets in a game about shows she used to watch. This episode originally aired on April 19, 2019.]]> SNL writer Julio Torres explains the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's Los Espookys, and the El Salvador-meets-New York connection of his comedy special, My Favorite Shapes, which involves strange objects on a conveyor belt. Then, he's challenged to a game where Greek gods are cast as contestants on The Bachelor.]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:22:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 95e76417-996b-457e-8d1d-c978a850fad7 Julio Torres: My Favorite Espooky NPR Julio Torres shares his inspiration for <em>Los Espookys, </em>and his comedy special <em>My Favorite Shapes</em>. Julio Torres shares his inspiration for <em>Los Espookys, </em>and his comedy special <em>My Favorite Shapes</em>. 3116 no full SNL writer Julio Torres explains the inspiration behind his bilingual series, HBO's Los Espookys, and the El Salvador-meets-New York connection of his comedy special, My Favorite Shapes, which involves strange objects on a conveyor belt. Then, he's challenged to a game where Greek gods are cast as contestants on The Bachelor.]]> Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss sex scene storyboards, wackadoodle costumes, and their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. This episode originally aired April 5, 2019.]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:41:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 930fc829-9748-4503-b9e8-795bed595c00 Greta Lee And Leslye Headland: Valley Of The Russian Dolls NPR <em>Russian Doll </em>co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. <em>Russian Doll </em>co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. 3125 no full Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss sex scene storyboards, wackadoodle costumes, and their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. This episode originally aired April 5, 2019.]]> Queer Eye, Antoni Porowski talks about his upcoming cookbook and the twists and turns he's taken in his career. Then, he plays a game about corgis, and is given a choice to play a game about guacamole or a game about books. Which does he choose? Plus, guest musician Julian Velard leads a music parody reworking Neil Diamond hits to make them about real people with Broadway musicals based on them.]]> Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 275488e3-97e2-4103-b3f5-685bc729cb42 Antoni Porowski: Queer Eye For The Quiz Guy NPR <em>Queer Eye</em>'s Antoni Porowski talks about his cookbook and plays a game about corgis. <em>Queer Eye</em>'s Antoni Porowski talks about his cookbook and plays a game about corgis. 3155 no full Queer Eye, Antoni Porowski talks about his upcoming cookbook and the twists and turns he's taken in his career. Then, he plays a game about corgis, and is given a choice to play a game about guacamole or a game about books. Which does he choose? Plus, guest musician Julian Velard leads a music parody reworking Neil Diamond hits to make them about real people with Broadway musicals based on them.]]> Obscure. And therapist Esther Perel chats about relationship statistics. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2019.]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:26:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a8167bb6-089d-4d71-ad3d-3b0eb300e51c Michael Ian Black Is Back, All Right! NPR Michael Ian Black talks about his podcast, <em>Obscure.</em> And therapist Esther Perel chats about relationship statistics. Michael Ian Black talks about his podcast, <em>Obscure.</em> And therapist Esther Perel chats about relationship statistics. 3126 no full Obscure. And therapist Esther Perel chats about relationship statistics. This episode originally aired Feb. 15, 2019.]]> That '70s Show alum and host of the Minor Adventures podcast, Topher Grace reflects on his big break, and his film editing side-hustle that went viral. And Broad City's Arturo Castro dishes on his hip-hop boy band in Guatemala, and his latest show, Alternatino. Then, Grace and Castro face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal. Plus Julian Velard returns with a Yacht Rock parody game!]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 507d56f4-7c3c-4220-951a-5bbffdb613fe Topher Grace And Arturo Castro: Cereal Stans NPR Topher Grace and Arturo Castro face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal. Topher Grace and Arturo Castro face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal. 3047 no full That '70s Show alum and host of the Minor Adventures podcast, Topher Grace reflects on his big break, and his film editing side-hustle that went viral. And Broad City's Arturo Castro dishes on his hip-hop boy band in Guatemala, and his latest show, Alternatino. Then, Grace and Castro face-off in a trivia game about breakfast cereal. Plus Julian Velard returns with a Yacht Rock parody game!]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:15:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 47490f2a-d030-4f41-978e-f48ca21f303b Aparna Nancherla: Introvert Goes 'Corporate' NPR Comedian Aparna Nancherla on how she's transforming her struggles with mental health into comedy. Comedian Aparna Nancherla on how she's transforming her struggles with mental health into comedy. 3118 no full Las Culturistas podcast, Bowen Yang of SNL, and comedian Matt Rogers share how they became friends, and face off in games about honey and pop divas. Then, guest musician Julian Velard sings a theater kid's dream in a music parody game combining stage plays and musicals. Plus, host of HQ Words, Anna Roisman, leads a word game of her own.]]> Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5294d89f-3e7b-4705-9492-fa80e9c2672a Bowen Yang And Matt Rogers: I Don't Think So, Honey! NPR <em>Las Culturistas</em> co-hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers face off in challenges about bees and honey. <em>Las Culturistas</em> co-hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers face off in challenges about bees and honey. 3100 no full Las Culturistas podcast, Bowen Yang of SNL, and comedian Matt Rogers share how they became friends, and face off in games about honey and pop divas. Then, guest musician Julian Velard sings a theater kid's dream in a music parody game combining stage plays and musicals. Plus, host of HQ Words, Anna Roisman, leads a word game of her own.]]> Noble Ape. This episode originally aired March 1, 2019.]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:03:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9afd5b85-9e8e-4462-a39f-289389fe561f Jim Gaffigan Brings The Laughs Again NPR Jim Gaffigan opens up about the real-life struggles that informed his album <em>Noble Ape. </em> Jim Gaffigan opens up about the real-life struggles that informed his album <em>Noble Ape. </em> 3130 no full Noble Ape. This episode originally aired March 1, 2019.]]> RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen and All-Stars 4 contestant Monét X Change dish about discovering drag, choosing their stage names, and hosting their podcast Sibling Rivalry. Then, they separate icky food fact from fiction with the help of a food science professor. This episode originally aired on Feb. 1, 2019.]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2019 07:15:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 062b3972-5143-4e99-955b-6a6d442026c3 Bob The Drag Queen And Monét X Change: Some Tea, Some Shade NPR Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dish about discovering drag and choosing their stage names. Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dish about discovering drag and choosing their stage names. 3152 no full RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen and All-Stars 4 contestant Monét X Change dish about discovering drag, choosing their stage names, and hosting their podcast Sibling Rivalry. Then, they separate icky food fact from fiction with the help of a food science professor. This episode originally aired on Feb. 1, 2019.]]> Ask Me Another heads to Seattle! Comedian, actor, and podcast host Nicole Byer reflects on her move from waiting tables to performing stand-up about men's bodies, and dishes about celebrating failure in the Netflix baking competition series, Nailed It! Then, she plays a trivia game about the 1990 film Ghost.]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3092ba7a-e5e8-40cd-a87d-4bd3235fe797 Nicole Byer: Nailed It! NPR <em>Ask Me Another</em> heads to Seattle with comedian, actor, and <em>Nailed It!</em> host Nicole Byer. <em>Ask Me Another</em> heads to Seattle with comedian, actor, and <em>Nailed It!</em> host Nicole Byer. 3154 no full Ask Me Another heads to Seattle! Comedian, actor, and podcast host Nicole Byer reflects on her move from waiting tables to performing stand-up about men's bodies, and dishes about celebrating failure in the Netflix baking competition series, Nailed It! Then, she plays a trivia game about the 1990 film Ghost.]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a39c3f6d-af78-4515-8920-a5e52f0fff6a Big Freedia: Queen Diva Of Quizzes NPR Big Freedia the queen diva of bounce music reveals what it's like to get a phone call from Beyoncé. Big Freedia the queen diva of bounce music reveals what it's like to get a phone call from Beyoncé. 3137 no full Desus & Mero and "the nicest guy in comedy," explains why he gives strangers pep talks on Twitter. Then, cabaret comic Catherine Cohen makes comedy into fashion as they go head-to-head in trivia games about sports and mattresses.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:25:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 518ec461-2271-4b65-83ad-3d6551bc54d9 Josh Gondelman And Catherine Cohen: Brooklyn Famous NPR Two New York comedians, Josh Gondelman and Catherine Cohen, face-off in trivia games. Two New York comedians, Josh Gondelman and Catherine Cohen, face-off in trivia games. 3180 no full Desus & Mero and "the nicest guy in comedy," explains why he gives strangers pep talks on Twitter. Then, cabaret comic Catherine Cohen makes comedy into fashion as they go head-to-head in trivia games about sports and mattresses.]]> Six Feet Under and Dexter, and his return to the stage. Plus, The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng talks about his role in Crazy Rich Asians. This episode originally aired Nov. 2, 2018.]]> Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c316716c-4963-4dd3-90df-0950ae72e136 Michael C. Hall and Ronny Chieng: More Fun Than A Carrot NPR Actor Michael C. Hall reflects on his roles in <em>Six Feet Under </em>and <em>Dexter. </em> Actor Michael C. Hall reflects on his roles in <em>Six Feet Under </em>and <em>Dexter. </em> 3184 no full Six Feet Under and Dexter, and his return to the stage. Plus, The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng talks about his role in Crazy Rich Asians. This episode originally aired Nov. 2, 2018.]]> Fri, 31 May 2019 11:05:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5579c30d-2eff-49ab-b439-046585639b00 Trace Adkins And Carlene Carter: Cowboys And Cowpunks NPR Trace Adkins and Carlene Carter join forces for a night of games inspired by Music City. Trace Adkins and Carlene Carter join forces for a night of games inspired by Music City. 3121 no full Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and America's Got Talent: The Champions host Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood. This episode originally aired on Jan. 18, 2019.]]> Fri, 24 May 2019 08:06:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d970e68f-f847-4013-abeb-fe8f4d718209 Terry Crews: The Man's Got Talent NPR <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine </em>actor<em> </em>Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood. <em>Brooklyn Nine-Nine </em>actor<em> </em>Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood. 3099 no full Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and America's Got Talent: The Champions host Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood. This episode originally aired on Jan. 18, 2019.]]> Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with actor Adam Pally. This episode originally aired January 4, 2019.]]> Fri, 17 May 2019 09:59:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7f0fa247-6b97-4bf7-9616-70e8323eb08f Jay Pharoah And Adam Pally: Licensed To 'Champaign ILL' NPR Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with actor Adam Pally. This episode originally aired January 4, 2019. Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with actor Adam Pally. This episode originally aired January 4, 2019. 3155 no full Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with actor Adam Pally. This episode originally aired January 4, 2019.]]> Orange Is the New Black, she's going to clown school, and exploring Juggalo culture in her latest film Family. Then, she plays a game about things you can do instead of binge watching TV.]]> Fri, 10 May 2019 11:07:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d685e635-1d6a-44a7-b19a-972f7c4457dd Taylor Schilling: Orange Is The New Clown NPR Taylor Schilling explains why she's going to clown school after <em>Orange Is the New Black </em>ends. Taylor Schilling explains why she's going to clown school after <em>Orange Is the New Black </em>ends. 3134 no full Orange Is the New Black, she's going to clown school, and exploring Juggalo culture in her latest film Family. Then, she plays a game about things you can do instead of binge watching TV.]]> She's Gotta Have It and the new Twilight Zone reboot, recalls how a high school teacher pushed her into acting as a way to stay out of detention. Then, actor Taye Diggs reflects on a long and varied career acting in film and Broadway, and writing children's books — plus his return to TV on All American. Then they go head-to-head in a game of This, That, or the Other.]]> Fri, 03 May 2019 11:49:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only aff0d3bd-fe7d-47b1-9e24-3a8b57556cd9 DeWanda Wise And Taye Diggs: She's Gotta Get Her Groove Back NPR <em>She's Gotta Have It</em> star DeWanda Wise and actor Taye Diggs play a round of This, That, or the Other. <em>She's Gotta Have It</em> star DeWanda Wise and actor Taye Diggs play a round of This, That, or the Other. 3091 no full She's Gotta Have It and the new Twilight Zone reboot, recalls how a high school teacher pushed her into acting as a way to stay out of detention. Then, actor Taye Diggs reflects on a long and varied career acting in film and Broadway, and writing children's books — plus his return to TV on All American. Then they go head-to-head in a game of This, That, or the Other.]]> Juliet, Naked and explains the interesting way she got into acting. Then, Ophira and Jonathan play a round of "Fact Bag." This episode originally aired Aug. 31, 2018.]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2019 09:15:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a9ca3186-0b0f-46df-95b4-6188fbe67455 Rose Byrne-ing Down The House NPR Rose Byrne chats about her movie <em>Juliet, Naked</em> and explains the interesting way she got into acting. Rose Byrne chats about her movie <em>Juliet, Naked</em> and explains the interesting way she got into acting. 3132 no full Juliet, Naked and explains the interesting way she got into acting. Then, Ophira and Jonathan play a round of "Fact Bag." This episode originally aired Aug. 31, 2018.]]> Parks And Recreation, and what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls. Then, she revisits some old TV-centric reaction tweets in a game about shows she used to watch.]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2019 10:43:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 95b447d7-6ddf-4862-b21e-5e72ef88933a Retta: Tweet Yo' Self NPR Actor Retta reflects on what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on <em>Good Girls</em>. Actor Retta reflects on what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on <em>Good Girls</em>. 3138 no full Parks And Recreation, and what she loves about portraying a fully realized character on Good Girls. Then, she revisits some old TV-centric reaction tweets in a game about shows she used to watch.]]> Late Night With Seth Meyers. This episode originally aired Nov. 30, 2018.]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:01:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 12c542ed-c1fb-44ef-a561-31cbf929aef3 Michelle Wolf And Amber Ruffin: Late Night Trivia Fight NPR Michelle Wolf talks about her performance at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Michelle Wolf talks about her performance at the White House Correspondents' dinner. 3208 no full Late Night With Seth Meyers. This episode originally aired Nov. 30, 2018.]]> Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss sex scene storyboards, wackadoodle costumes, and their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. Then they play a game guessing the themes of weird and wonderful nesting dolls found on the internet.]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:49:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9cf98be1-54ae-4b05-a042-b4e98aeca082 Greta Lee And Leslye Headland: Valley Of The Russian Dolls NPR <em>Russian Doll</em>'s Leslye Headland and Greta Lee discuss their interpretation of the show's meaning. <em>Russian Doll</em>'s Leslye Headland and Greta Lee discuss their interpretation of the show's meaning. 3125 no full Russian Doll co-creator Leslye Headland and actor Greta Lee discuss sex scene storyboards, wackadoodle costumes, and their interpretation of the Netflix series' deeper meaning. Then they play a game guessing the themes of weird and wonderful nesting dolls found on the internet.]]> Orange Is the New Black. Then, Mo Amer shares how he got into comedy. This episode originally aired November 16, 2018.]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:24:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 28f00526-cf3e-432a-bec6-b86e0e07cc56 Dascha Polanco And Mo Amer: Orange Is The New Black Flag NPR Actor Dascha Polanco chats juggling work and nursing school while auditioning for <em>Orange Is the New Black.</em> Actor Dascha Polanco chats juggling work and nursing school while auditioning for <em>Orange Is the New Black.</em> 3193 no full Orange Is the New Black. Then, Mo Amer shares how he got into comedy. This episode originally aired November 16, 2018.]]> Big Mouth. Plus, Fact Bag returns! This episode originally aired Oct. 19, 2018.]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:40:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5b2175ef-ceb1-4955-9ea6-c4b9294b219f Nick Kroll: The Story Of The Toothpaste Wedgie NPR Comedian and actor Nick Kroll discusses his childhood, his start in comedy, and the latest season of his show, <em>Big Mouth</em>. Comedian and actor Nick Kroll discusses his childhood, his start in comedy, and the latest season of his show, <em>Big Mouth</em>. 3176 no full Big Mouth. Plus, Fact Bag returns! This episode originally aired Oct. 19, 2018.]]> Corporate star joins Jonathan Coulton and Ophira Eisenberg for a round of Fact Bag.]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:04:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5b158a03-b743-4570-8595-f1934c42695d Aparna Nancherla: Introvert Goes 'Corporate' NPR Aparna Nancherla talks about interning at NPR and turning her mental health struggles into comedy. Aparna Nancherla talks about interning at NPR and turning her mental health struggles into comedy. 3187 no full Corporate star joins Jonathan Coulton and Ophira Eisenberg for a round of Fact Bag.]]> . Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes. This episode originally aired September 23, 2016.]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:01:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a93467c0-d556-4711-b0bf-937bc0a190c3 Natasha Lyonne: Random Houses NPR Natasha Lyonne walks us through her NYC survival kit<em>.</em> Natasha Lyonne walks us through her NYC survival kit<em>.</em> 3108 no full . Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes. This episode originally aired September 23, 2016.]]> Noble Ape. Then, he lends his tater tots expertise to a round of Wisdom of the Crowd.]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 11:43:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 1d1a4604-8821-487e-ab0a-973ddcb38ca3 Jim Gaffigan Brings The Laughs Again NPR Jim Gaffigan opens up about the real-life struggles that informed his 2018 comedy album <em>Noble Ape.</em> Jim Gaffigan opens up about the real-life struggles that informed his 2018 comedy album <em>Noble Ape.</em> 3140 no full Noble Ape. Then, he lends his tater tots expertise to a round of Wisdom of the Crowd.]]> Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their album, Almost Everyday, how they met, and surviving natural disasters. This episode originally aired on Sept. 14, 2018.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:46:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6ef27990-a367-46db-96b2-26a5a07b032d Matt And Kim: How To Go Outside And Not Die NPR <em>Ask Me Another</em> heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. <em>Ask Me Another</em> heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. 3076 no full Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their album, Almost Everyday, how they met, and surviving natural disasters. This episode originally aired on Sept. 14, 2018.]]> Obscure. And, in honor of Valentine's Day, therapist Esther Perel quizzes Ophira and Jonathan on relationship statistics.]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3e21dece-b0b6-4851-b505-2b3703df502a Michael Ian Black Is Back, All Right! NPR Michael Ian Black talks redefining masculinity and hosting his podcast, <em>Obscure</em>. Michael Ian Black talks redefining masculinity and hosting his podcast, <em>Obscure</em>. 3096 no full Obscure. And, in honor of Valentine's Day, therapist Esther Perel quizzes Ophira and Jonathan on relationship statistics.]]> Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson, talks about X-Men, his signature blue vest, smelly preteens, and his recent book. This episode originally aired Sept. 28, 2018.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:52:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only db91638c-2ccd-4eb8-8b14-2c7b5681f4cd DeRay Mckesson: The Vest Is Yet To Come NPR DeRay Mckesson, talks about X-Men, his signature blue vest, smelly preteens, and his recent book. DeRay Mckesson, talks about X-Men, his signature blue vest, smelly preteens, and his recent book. 3078 no full Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson, talks about X-Men, his signature blue vest, smelly preteens, and his recent book. This episode originally aired Sept. 28, 2018.]]> RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen and All-Stars 4 contestant Monét X Change dish about discovering drag, choosing their stage names, and hosting their podcast Sibling Rivalry. Then, they separate icky food fact from fiction with the help of a food science professor.]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 11:43:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 336769d2-41b2-48aa-b678-14cf3c7fe87e Bob The Drag Queen And Monét X Change: Some Tea, Some Shade NPR <em>RuPaul's Drag Race</em> alums Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dish on choosing their stage names. <em>RuPaul's Drag Race</em> alums Bob the Drag Queen and Monét X Change dish on choosing their stage names. 3021 no full RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 winner Bob the Drag Queen and All-Stars 4 contestant Monét X Change dish about discovering drag, choosing their stage names, and hosting their podcast Sibling Rivalry. Then, they separate icky food fact from fiction with the help of a food science professor.]]> Crazy Rich Asians, recommends NYC's best public restrooms. And, Sasha Velour winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, talks about the power of drag. This episode originally aired Aug. 17, 2018.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2019 09:55:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 643063ff-49b3-46b6-8c8f-243609fb2a4d Awkwafina And Sasha Velour: New York City Queens NPR Awkwafina talks about her role in <em>Crazy Rich Asians</em> and Sasha Velour reflects on the power of drag. Awkwafina talks about her role in <em>Crazy Rich Asians</em> and Sasha Velour reflects on the power of drag. 3144 yes full Crazy Rich Asians, recommends NYC's best public restrooms. And, Sasha Velour winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, talks about the power of drag. This episode originally aired Aug. 17, 2018.]]> Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and America's Got Talent: The Champions host Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood.]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:45:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 29fbce38-a27c-4787-9862-53e4933b50eb Terry Crews: The Man's Got Talent NPR Terry Crews reflects on his NFL career, activist work, and Hollywood breakthrough. Terry Crews reflects on his NFL career, activist work, and Hollywood breakthrough. 3162 no full Brooklyn Nine-Nine star and America's Got Talent: The Champions host Terry Crews reflects on his football career, activist work, and his breakthrough in Hollywood.]]> Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV. This episode originally aired July 27, 2018.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:47:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 83d6f420-e864-4b0d-a9ba-9a9612be6837 Jessica Walter's Alter Egos NPR Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on <em>Arrested Development </em>and <em>Archer.</em> Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on <em>Arrested Development </em>and <em>Archer.</em> 3140 no full Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV. This episode originally aired July 27, 2018.]]> Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with his co-star on the comedy series Champaign ILL, actor Adam Pally. Plus, a music parody game that will pump you up!]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5d875f3b-0479-477c-83d4-3ef57c809cc1 Jay Pharoah And Adam Pally: Licensed To 'Champaign ILL' NPR <em>SNL</em> alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions. <em>SNL</em> alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions. 3128 no full Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah looks back on his early stand-up days and shows off his celebrity impressions in a game with his co-star on the comedy series Champaign ILL, actor Adam Pally. Plus, a music parody game that will pump you up!]]> The Watcher in the Woods, and Amy Seimetz tells us about adapting The Girlfriend Experience. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2017.]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 49c275ef-70e2-44a5-be3b-e17a6fb500ba Melissa Joan Hart And Amy Seimetz: Multi Multi-Hyphenates NPR Melissa Joan Hart shares her experience remaking <em>The Watcher in the Woods.</em> Melissa Joan Hart shares her experience remaking <em>The Watcher in the Woods.</em> 3211 no full The Watcher in the Woods, and Amy Seimetz tells us about adapting The Girlfriend Experience. This episode originally aired on Sept. 29, 2017.]]> American Idol alum and Queen frontman Adam Lambert joins skateboarding giant Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre.]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:02:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f7fc5f7b-bf18-4549-9a55-d1fe57d5760b Adam Lambert And Tony Hawk: A California Christmas NPR <em>American Idol</em> alum Adam Lambert joins skateboarding icon Tony Hawk for festive trivia in San Diego. <em>American Idol</em> alum Adam Lambert joins skateboarding icon Tony Hawk for festive trivia in San Diego. 3155 no full American Idol alum and Queen frontman Adam Lambert joins skateboarding giant Tony Hawk for festive trivia at the Historic Balboa Theatre.]]> Hamilton, She's Gotta Have It), and Merriam-Webster's Kory Stamper! This episode originally aired Dec. 22, 2017.]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:26:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 44ad7a6b-8232-4bd4-81cd-a765b7f689bc Anthony Ramos: A Quiz-mas Carol NPR Ophira and Jonathan use the power of trivia to melt the heart of puzzle guru Ebenezer Scrooge. Ophira and Jonathan use the power of trivia to melt the heart of puzzle guru Ebenezer Scrooge. 3215 no full Hamilton, She's Gotta Have It), and Merriam-Webster's Kory Stamper! This episode originally aired Dec. 22, 2017.]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:34:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9283ecc9-5ef9-460c-aa3f-1c494b63d38e Darlene Love: From Background To Limelight NPR Darlene Love reflects on her singing career, and collaborating with Tom Jones and Elvis. Darlene Love reflects on her singing career, and collaborating with Tom Jones and Elvis. 3218 no full Late Night With Seth Meyers. Then, they go head to head in not one, but two games!]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2018 12:01:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 4f43b905-1880-47e5-a95b-1b039c94d99b Michelle Wolf And Amber Ruffin: Late Night Trivia Fight NPR Comedians Michelle Wolf and Amber Ruffin go head to head in two games! Comedians Michelle Wolf and Amber Ruffin go head to head in two games! 3255 no full Late Night With Seth Meyers. Then, they go head to head in not one, but two games!]]> Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he reflects on his life and the film Won't You Be My Neighbor? This episode originally aired on June 29, 2018.]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7e24dfbf-7e31-41a7-9710-ac46dff02cea François Clemmons: From Mozart to Mister Rogers NPR AMA heads to the Nantucket Film Festival with François Clemmons. AMA heads to the Nantucket Film Festival with François Clemmons. 3174 no full Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he reflects on his life and the film Won't You Be My Neighbor? This episode originally aired on June 29, 2018.]]> Orange Is the New Black, and plays our first olfactory game! Then, Mo Amer shares the story of how he got into comedy after his family fled to Texas from Kuwait, and shows off his knowledge of world flags.]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a77b2a99-c7d1-4f77-a879-485fdecbf1dc Dascha Polanco And Mo Amer: Orange Is The New Black Flag NPR Dascha Polanco shares a wild <em>OITNB</em> audition story and Mo Amer talks about how he got into comedy. Dascha Polanco shares a wild <em>OITNB</em> audition story and Mo Amer talks about how he got into comedy. 3165 no full Orange Is the New Black, and plays our first olfactory game! Then, Mo Amer shares the story of how he got into comedy after his family fled to Texas from Kuwait, and shows off his knowledge of world flags.]]> The Office producers. Plus, Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield helps with a game about summer jams. This episode originally aired on June 15, 2018.]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:19:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7a131f9d-0537-45f2-85b4-5ca52cf17f39 Ed Helms: Tag Me In NPR Actor Ed Helms shares a toothy secret kept from <em>The Office </em>producers. Actor Ed Helms shares a toothy secret kept from <em>The Office </em>producers. 3210 no full The Office producers. Plus, Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield helps with a game about summer jams. This episode originally aired on June 15, 2018.]]> Six Feet Under and Dexter, and his return to the stage in Thom Pain (based on nothing). Plus, The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng talks about his role in Crazy Rich Asians and plays a game about Nintendo games.]]> Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 056e12fd-71df-4004-96ab-9eacf549837f Michael C. Hall And Ronny Chieng: More Fun Than A Carrot NPR Michael C. Hall reflects on his roles in <em>Six Feet Under </em>and <em>Dexter</em>. Michael C. Hall reflects on his roles in <em>Six Feet Under </em>and <em>Dexter</em>. 3161 no full Six Feet Under and Dexter, and his return to the stage in Thom Pain (based on nothing). Plus, The Daily Show's Ronny Chieng talks about his role in Crazy Rich Asians and plays a game about Nintendo games.]]> SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, shares his journey to his Tony nomination. This episode originally aired on Friday, June 1, 2018.]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2018 09:49:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only fa17d8ee-fb4f-439b-89ed-8db96f49357b Ethan Slater And Kyle Jarrow: Squarely SpongeBob NPR VIP: Slater + Jarrow VIP: Slater + Jarrow 3167 no full SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, shares his journey to his Tony nomination. This episode originally aired on Friday, June 1, 2018.]]> Big Mouth. Then, he plays a game about commercials turned into TV shows and movies. Plus, Fact Bag returns!]]> Fri, 19 Oct 2018 11:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only ea57441b-5f44-4586-84b7-2db7c5676b6b Nick Kroll: The Story Of The Toothpaste Wedgie NPR Nick Kroll discusses his childhood, his start in comedy, and the new season of his show, <em>Big Mouth</em>. Nick Kroll discusses his childhood, his start in comedy, and the new season of his show, <em>Big Mouth</em>. 3145 no full Big Mouth. Then, he plays a game about commercials turned into TV shows and movies. Plus, Fact Bag returns!]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2018 09:50:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3455e33c-8c06-4daa-8147-3eddf9dd93ae Diane Guerrero: Most Likely To Be Superlative NPR VIP: Diane Guerrero VIP: Diane Guerrero 3128 yes full Ask Me Another relives the 1990s with two special guests: Comedian Tom Arnold discusses his early job at a meatpacking plant, breaking into comedy, and his new Viceland series. Then, singer-songwriter Jill Sobule joins Jonathan Coulton to perform a music parody game.]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c24496e8-cf81-4343-97b2-f2a4f7a53411 Tom Arnold And Jill Sobule: Nostalgia Kills NPR Comedian Tom Arnold and singer-songwriter Jill Sobule discuss their early careers and more recent projects. Comedian Tom Arnold and singer-songwriter Jill Sobule discuss their early careers and more recent projects. 3148 no full Ask Me Another relives the 1990s with two special guests: Comedian Tom Arnold discusses his early job at a meatpacking plant, breaking into comedy, and his new Viceland series. Then, singer-songwriter Jill Sobule joins Jonathan Coulton to perform a music parody game.]]> Pod Save The People, Deray Mckesson talks about his love of the X-Men, his iconic blue vest, smelly preteens, and his new book. Plus, meet a "Question Czar" in a new edition of Mystery Guest!]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:35:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 11e5fb3d-5bad-45bb-809d-838ad9ebf210 DeRay Mckesson: The Vest Is Yet To Come NPR Activist Deray Mckesson talks about his love of the X-Men, his iconic blue vest, and his new book. Activist Deray Mckesson talks about his love of the X-Men, his iconic blue vest, and his new book. 3171 no full Pod Save The People, Deray Mckesson talks about his love of the X-Men, his iconic blue vest, smelly preteens, and his new book. Plus, meet a "Question Czar" in a new edition of Mystery Guest!]]> Come From Away, then plays a game about Broadway musical-related tattoos. This episode originally aired on May 4, 2018.]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:01:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 284f7b08-050c-413f-ab7d-d8735330045d Jenn Colella And The Phantom Broadway Tattoo NPR Jenn Colella talks about the inspiration behind her character in <em>Come From Away.</em> Jenn Colella talks about the inspiration behind her character in <em>Come From Away.</em> 3189 no full Come From Away, then plays a game about Broadway musical-related tattoos. This episode originally aired on May 4, 2018.]]> Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their new album, Almost Everyday, how they met, and surviving natural disasters. Plus another rousing round of Fact Bag!]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 92ffed4e-83c1-4a1f-84cc-b619471272ba Matt And Kim: How To Go Outside And Not Die NPR <em>Ask Me Another</em> heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. <em>Ask Me Another</em> heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. 3168 no full Ask Me Another heads to The Pageant in St. Louis with pop duo Matt and Kim. They discuss their new album, Almost Everyday, how they met, and surviving natural disasters. Plus another rousing round of Fact Bag!]]> The Chi. Then, he's challenged to a game about his personal muses. This episode originally aired on April 13, 2018.]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e545e884-25b7-44e3-aad0-a5f846769dac Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine: Muse Clues NPR Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine talks aobut challenges of playing Ronnie on Showtime's <em>The Chi</em> Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine talks aobut challenges of playing Ronnie on Showtime's <em>The Chi</em> 3164 no full The Chi. Then, he's challenged to a game about his personal muses. This episode originally aired on April 13, 2018.]]> Damages, Bridesmaids, and the new film, Juliet, Naked, talks about getting her start in Australian soap operas, and plays a game guessing the titles of Australian releases of American films. Plus, a brand-new round of Fact Bag!]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 66a32e89-3b33-4000-b9c3-73f3ae04b30f Rose Byrne-ing Down The House NPR Rose Byrne, of the new film, <em>Juliet, Naked</em> talks about getting her start in Australian soap opera Rose Byrne, of the new film, <em>Juliet, Naked</em> talks about getting her start in Australian soap opera 3172 no full Damages, Bridesmaids, and the new film, Juliet, Naked, talks about getting her start in Australian soap operas, and plays a game guessing the titles of Australian releases of American films. Plus, a brand-new round of Fact Bag!]]> Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival. Then she plays a game based on her monthly EP covers project, "Obsessed." This episode originally aired on March 27, 2018.]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0c0a7dba-0eb4-473f-9219-b08121a0bb46 Lena Hall: From Yitzhak to Hedwig NPR Tony winner Lena Hall recounts her next level audition for the <em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> revival. Tony winner Lena Hall recounts her next level audition for the <em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> revival. 3171 no full Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival. Then she plays a game based on her monthly EP covers project, "Obsessed." This episode originally aired on March 27, 2018.]]> Crazy Rich Asians, recommends New York City's best public restrooms. Then, Sasha Velour, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, talks about the power of drag.]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:19:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 1e9d0aaf-7cc1-4730-b1c8-972312cf7739 Awkwafina And Sasha Velour: New York City Queens NPR Awkwafina, star of <em>Crazy Rich Asians </em>and <em>RuPaul's Drag Race </em>winner Sasha Velour! Awkwafina, star of <em>Crazy Rich Asians </em>and <em>RuPaul's Drag Race </em>winner Sasha Velour! 3141 yes full Crazy Rich Asians, recommends New York City's best public restrooms. Then, Sasha Velour, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, talks about the power of drag.]]> The Good Place. Then New York Times ethics columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joins in a game about everyday ethics. This episode originally aired on March 16, 2018.]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 110defce-d6d6-445d-b49e-ab17b18f505d William Jackson Harper: Getting To The Good Place NPR William Jackson Harper shares where he was physically and emotionally when cast on <em>The Good Place</em>. William Jackson Harper shares where he was physically and emotionally when cast on <em>The Good Place</em>. 3165 no full The Good Place. Then New York Times ethics columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joins in a game about everyday ethics. This episode originally aired on March 16, 2018.]]> In & Of Itself. Plus, our mystery guest is a Senior Content Insights Manager. What is that? This episode originally aired on March 2, 2018.]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 875d1e1d-a414-4ac9-9f94-fc2489ef62ba Derek DelGaudio: Sleight Of Mind NPR Derek DelGaudio explains pairing storytelling with magic in his off-Broadway show <em>In & Of Itself.</em> Derek DelGaudio explains pairing storytelling with magic in his off-Broadway show <em>In & Of Itself.</em> 3162 yes full In & Of Itself. Plus, our mystery guest is a Senior Content Insights Manager. What is that? This episode originally aired on March 2, 2018.]]> Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV. Plus, a music parody game where ABBA and Nobel Prizes collide.]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only fc071569-b971-487f-ad35-88957d873068 Jessica Walter's Alter Egos NPR Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on <em>Arrested Development </em>and <em>Archer.</em> Jessica Walter talks about playing boozy, acerbic moms on <em>Arrested Development </em>and <em>Archer.</em> 3154 no full Arrested Development and Archer — and shares stories from her early days on TV. Plus, a music parody game where ABBA and Nobel Prizes collide.]]> Mozart in the Jungle, and portraying one of the only woman conductors on television. Then we challenge her to a game about real and fake operas. This episode originally aired on Feb. 16, 2018.]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9c635156-55a1-44cb-9e88-fc48c2ed1c3a Lola Kirke: Mozart In The Puzzle NPR Lola Kirke talks about "fake playing" the oboe on <em>Mozart in the Jungle.</em> Lola Kirke talks about "fake playing" the oboe on <em>Mozart in the Jungle.</em> 3171 no full Mozart in the Jungle, and portraying one of the only woman conductors on television. Then we challenge her to a game about real and fake operas. This episode originally aired on Feb. 16, 2018.]]> 20 Feet From Stardom, reflects on her career, and collaborating with artists like Tom Jones and Elvis Presley. Plus, Ophira and Jonathan debut a new game called Fact Bag.]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 78ae57c7-f367-4628-bd33-462369230b97 Darlene Love: From Background To Limelight NPR Singer Darlene Love reflects on collaborating with artists like Tom Jones and Elvis Presley. Singer Darlene Love reflects on collaborating with artists like Tom Jones and Elvis Presley. 3162 no full 20 Feet From Stardom, reflects on her career, and collaborating with artists like Tom Jones and Elvis Presley. Plus, Ophira and Jonathan debut a new game called Fact Bag.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 188f29c8-a942-41ab-9fed-81fb25f35e44 Chris Hadfield: Ground Control To Major Trivia NPR AMA blasts off to Washington D.C. with astronaut Chris Hadfield! AMA blasts off to Washington D.C. with astronaut Chris Hadfield! 3237 no full Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he reflects on his life and the film Won't You Be My Neighbor.]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2b74b879-6a26-40aa-b2e4-a8e5c8723449 Francois Clemmons: From Mozart to Mister Rogers NPR AMA heads to the Nantucket Film Festival with actor and singer François Clemmons. AMA heads to the Nantucket Film Festival with actor and singer François Clemmons. 3157 no full Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he reflects on his life and the film Won't You Be My Neighbor.]]> Star Trek: Discovery, talks about the passion of the fandom, and plays a game inspired by her being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear. This episode originally aired on Jan. 26, 2018.]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 8705da99-efc7-4d55-bf13-16ce95a8c4d7 Mary Wiseman: Live Long And BLEEP NPR Mary Wiseman, from <em>Star Trek: Discovery</em>, talks about the passion of the fandom. Mary Wiseman, from <em>Star Trek: Discovery</em>, talks about the passion of the fandom. 3160 yes full Star Trek: Discovery, talks about the passion of the fandom, and plays a game inspired by her being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear. This episode originally aired on Jan. 26, 2018.]]> Tag and shares a toothy secret kept from The Office producers. Plus, Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield joins for a game about his favorite summer jams. And Jonathan Coulton loses a Tony Award!]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 19e6c592-eb9b-47a6-bef8-08d9dd8f2eb9 Ed Helms: Tag Me In NPR Ed Helms talks about his new movie Tag, The Hangover, and a toothy secret he kept from The Office. Ed Helms talks about his new movie Tag, The Hangover, and a toothy secret he kept from The Office. 3147 no full Tag and shares a toothy secret kept from The Office producers. Plus, Rolling Stone critic Rob Sheffield joins for a game about his favorite summer jams. And Jonathan Coulton loses a Tony Award!]]> Saturday Church, about a genderqueer teen finding community in the NYC ballroom scene. This episode originally aired on Jan. 12, 2018.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e52942b8-4aaa-4174-988d-31ac84b3665e Luka Kain: Pikachu, Strike A Pose NPR Luka Kain talks about his breakout role in the film <em>Saturday Church.</em> Luka Kain talks about his breakout role in the film <em>Saturday Church.</em> 3169 no full Saturday Church, about a genderqueer teen finding community in the NYC ballroom scene. This episode originally aired on Jan. 12, 2018.]]> SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, shares his journey to the Tony-nominated role. The musical's book-writer, Kyle Jarrow, joins Slater for a game about sad songs with an optimistic, spongy twist.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f8188a1e-7458-47b8-b605-0b2a915677ef Ethan Slater And Kyle Jarrow: Squarely SpongeBob NPR The star of <em>SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical</em> shares his path to the Tony-nominated role. The star of <em>SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical</em> shares his path to the Tony-nominated role. 3161 no full SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, shares his journey to the Tony-nominated role. The musical's book-writer, Kyle Jarrow, joins Slater for a game about sad songs with an optimistic, spongy twist.]]> Waitress. This episode originally aired Dec. 1, 2017.]]> Fri, 25 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3df7f9b3-1d5d-400f-86e6-ff5e462ec0e4 Jason Mraz: Choco-mole And Pie NPR Mraz recounts the palm reading that led him to drop out of college and make music. Mraz recounts the palm reading that led him to drop out of college and make music. 3165 no full Waitress. This episode originally aired Dec. 1, 2017.]]> Orange Is The New Black, and plays a game about celebrity superlatives. Plus, she talks about her new young adult memoir about her family's immigration struggle.]]> Fri, 18 May 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 38b7d0cf-2ac6-441c-aaf1-7b2ed359725e Diane Guerrero: Most Likely To Be Superlative NPR Actor Diane Guerrero talks about working on <em>Orange Is The New Black</em>, and plays a game about celebrity superlatives. Actor Diane Guerrero talks about working on <em>Orange Is The New Black</em>, and plays a game about celebrity superlatives. 3125 yes full Orange Is The New Black, and plays a game about celebrity superlatives. Plus, she talks about her new young adult memoir about her family's immigration struggle.]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 11:19:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e0d3ea7b-78eb-4a40-8b49-f12e2a0bbb0c Roxane Gay: The Facts And The Furious: Orlando Drift NPR Roxane Gay talks to Ask Me Another about writing the memoir she planned to avoid, and Scrabble. Roxane Gay talks to Ask Me Another about writing the memoir she planned to avoid, and Scrabble. 3124 yes Come From Away, then plays a game about Broadway musical-related tattoos.]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 11:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only b8597ba4-5f43-49ab-9b34-b7855d58e763 Jenn Colella And The Phantom Broadway Tattoo NPR Jenn Colella shares the inspiration behind her character in the Broadway musical <em>Come From Away.</em> Jenn Colella shares the inspiration behind her character in the Broadway musical <em>Come From Away.</em> 3164 no Come From Away, then plays a game about Broadway musical-related tattoos.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:12:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 85539ee7-f83e-40f9-8416-9f646b263cfa Los Angeles: Famepocalypse Part Two NPR Famepocalypse, Part II with Linda Cardellini, Jeff Garlin, Lance Reddick, and Paul Rust. Famepocalypse, Part II with Linda Cardellini, Jeff Garlin, Lance Reddick, and Paul Rust. 3174 no Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:37:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 43801952-2aa1-4bfc-a486-9b5ccf8e109d Los Angeles: Famepocalypse Part One NPR AMA heads to Los Angeles for the first of two special episodes. AMA heads to Los Angeles for the first of two special episodes. 3057 no The Chi. Then we challenge the actor, filmmaker, and photographer to a game about his personal muses.]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0e79745c-8cda-4b1e-9e9c-1bdf9f6c1e87 Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine: Muse Clues NPR Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine talks about the challenges of playing Ronnie on Showtime's <em>The Chi.</em> Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine talks about the challenges of playing Ronnie on Showtime's <em>The Chi.</em> 3146 no The Chi. Then we challenge the actor, filmmaker, and photographer to a game about his personal muses.]]> The Blacklist. This episode originally aired on November 17, 2017.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2018 10:38:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only ba79abdf-61de-4685-9bdc-ce76a06f45c5 Mozhan Marnò: Diaries, Screenplays, And Blacklists NPR Mozhan Marnò talks about her character, FBI and Mossad operative Samar Navabi, on <em>The Blacklist</em>. Mozhan Marnò talks about her character, FBI and Mossad operative Samar Navabi, on <em>The Blacklist</em>. 3144 no The Blacklist. This episode originally aired on November 17, 2017.]]> Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival. Then she plays a game based on her monthly EP covers project, "Obsessed."]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:37:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 62e2572f-af8a-43d6-87b0-e825ed00e9e4 Lena Hall: From Yitzhak To Hedwig NPR Lena Hall talks about her next level audition for the <em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> revival. Lena Hall talks about her next level audition for the <em>Hedwig and the Angry Inch</em> revival. 3132 no Hedwig and the Angry Inch revival. Then she plays a game based on her monthly EP covers project, "Obsessed."]]> Halt and Catch Fire shares how, as a self-proclaimed Luddite, she was able to connect with her character, a computer engineer. This episode originally aired on August 4, 2017.]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2018 10:40:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 10762c45-bd40-4577-87e1-540020f0304a Kerry Bishé: Halt And Catch Science NPR <em>Halt and Catch Fire</em>'s Kerry Bishé shares how she connected with her character, a computer engineer. <em>Halt and Catch Fire</em>'s Kerry Bishé shares how she connected with her character, a computer engineer. 3181 no Halt and Catch Fire shares how, as a self-proclaimed Luddite, she was able to connect with her character, a computer engineer. This episode originally aired on August 4, 2017.]]> The Good Place. Then, New York Times ethics columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joins him in a game about everyday ethics.]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:31:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only eff07c90-42a5-4ea7-888a-4dfc82feb98f William Jackson Harper: Getting To The Good Place NPR William Jackson Harper shares where he was when he was cast on <em>The Good Place</em>. William Jackson Harper shares where he was when he was cast on <em>The Good Place</em>. 3145 no The Good Place. Then, New York Times ethics columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah joins him in a game about everyday ethics.]]> The Watcher in the Woods, and Amy Seimetz tells us about adapting The Girlfriend Experience into a format-breaking series. This episode originally aired September 29, 2017.]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:31:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 511ba718-b420-47a4-ab0a-186b670022b6 Melissa Joan Hart And Amy Seimetz: Multi Multi-Hyphenates NPR Melissa Joan Hart shares what still scared her while remaking the film <em>The Watcher in the Woods</em> Melissa Joan Hart shares what still scared her while remaking the film <em>The Watcher in the Woods</em> 3158 no The Watcher in the Woods, and Amy Seimetz tells us about adapting The Girlfriend Experience into a format-breaking series. This episode originally aired September 29, 2017.]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d9800786-f585-495c-a381-9ee7af7197e9 Derek DelGaudio: Sleight Of Mind NPR Derek DelGaudio explains pairing storytelling with magic in his off-Broadway show <em>In & Of Itself</em>. Derek DelGaudio explains pairing storytelling with magic in his off-Broadway show <em>In & Of Itself</em>. 3178 yes Riviera. This episode originally aired on September 15, 2017.]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:12:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3700d371-0214-44f7-802d-aea85c5c19d3 Julia Stiles: Antihero Of The 'Riviera' NPR Julia Stiles tells us about playing a female antihero in the Sundance Now series <em>Riviera</em>. Julia Stiles tells us about playing a female antihero in the Sundance Now series <em>Riviera</em>. 3156 no Riviera. This episode originally aired on September 15, 2017.]]> Mozart in the Jungle, and portraying one of the only woman conductors on television. Then we challenge her to a game about real and fake operas.]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:40:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5b24a000-09c0-40db-9598-0359b557d13f Lola Kirke: Mozart In The Puzzle NPR Lola Kirke talks about "fake playing" the oboe on <em>Mozart in the Jungle.</em> Lola Kirke talks about "fake playing" the oboe on <em>Mozart in the Jungle.</em> 3152 no Mozart in the Jungle, and portraying one of the only woman conductors on television. Then we challenge her to a game about real and fake operas.]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2018 13:45:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 75b7b341-5ea6-452e-9e86-f87910ec84c8 Chris Hadfield: Ground Control To Major Trivia NPR Ask Me Another blasts off to Washington, D.C. with astronaut Chris Hadfield! Ask Me Another blasts off to Washington, D.C. with astronaut Chris Hadfield! 3212 no Adam Ruins Everything tells us why ignorance is not bliss. Then we challenge him to a game we call Adam Fixes Everything. This episode originally aired on October 13, 2017.]]> Fri, 02 Feb 2018 10:40:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5e2f81d4-716b-4a64-b969-b083d39dfe55 Adam Conover: Adam Fixes Everything NPR Adam Conover from truTV's <em>Adam Ruins Everything</em> tells us why ignorance is not bliss. Adam Conover from truTV's <em>Adam Ruins Everything</em> tells us why ignorance is not bliss. 3159 no Adam Ruins Everything tells us why ignorance is not bliss. Then we challenge him to a game we call Adam Fixes Everything. This episode originally aired on October 13, 2017.]]> Star Trek: Discovery, tells us about the passion of the fandom, and plays a game inspired by her being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear.]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2018 11:35:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6d5ef50d-4837-4e01-b03d-d796fee8f233 Mary Wiseman: Live Long And BEEP NPR Mary Wiseman plays a game inspired being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear. Mary Wiseman plays a game inspired being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear. 3158 yes Star Trek: Discovery, tells us about the passion of the fandom, and plays a game inspired by her being the first character in the Star Trek universe to swear.]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2018 10:05:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 894db8a8-b795-4de8-b2ab-477f7e721a48 Rita Dove: Set Phasers To Poem NPR Ask Me Another goes to the Virginia Arts Festival with former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove. Ask Me Another goes to the Virginia Arts Festival with former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove. 3080 no Saturday Church, about a genderqueer teen finding community in the NYC ballroom scene. Plus, he's gotta guess 'em all in a Pokémon challenge!]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:17:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 08aca523-0026-4843-be6b-fc3fbaf68f3f Luka Kain: Pikachu, Strike A Pose NPR Luka Kain talks about his breakout role in the movie <em>Saturday Church. </em> Luka Kain talks about his breakout role in the movie <em>Saturday Church. </em> 3084 no Saturday Church, about a genderqueer teen finding community in the NYC ballroom scene. Plus, he's gotta guess 'em all in a Pokémon challenge!]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 461a17f0-01c7-4560-ac81-5bea4c94a4e6 Movie Favorites NPR We revisit some of our favorite movie-themed games. We revisit some of our favorite movie-themed games. 3084 no Wherever You Go, There They Are. This episode originally aired on June 16, 2017.]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2017 10:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 32856363-dbac-49f9-a583-34012f61c2e8 Annabelle Gurwitch: 'Don't Treat Me Like Family' NPR Annabelle Gurwitch shares stories from her humorous memoir, <em>Wherever You Go, There They Are.</em> Annabelle Gurwitch shares stories from her humorous memoir, <em>Wherever You Go, There They Are.</em> 3098 no Wherever You Go, There They Are. This episode originally aired on June 16, 2017.]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 01d111ef-207f-477b-b36c-9f7e00860aea Anthony Ramos: A Quiz-mas Carol NPR 3068 no The Fast and the Furious.]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e5b4a0c4-038d-4c1a-827e-e0d77e5e4098 Roxane Gay: The Facts And The Furious: Orlando Drift NPR Ask Me Another is at Hard Rock Live in Orlando! Ask Me Another is at Hard Rock Live in Orlando! 3135 yes The Fast and the Furious.]]> Glee, and how his distaste for reality led to his best-selling YA series, The Land of Stories. This episode originally aired on July 14, 2017.]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:56:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a15e7225-2693-410c-8ad6-21d598e3253d Chris Colfer: Fans, Fiction, And Fan Fiction NPR VIP: Chris Colfer VIP: Chris Colfer 3071 no Glee, and how his distaste for reality led to his best-selling YA series, The Land of Stories. This episode originally aired on July 14, 2017.]]> Waitress. Then we quiz this organic farmer on avocados.]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:44:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 8e64e66a-8a48-4cb6-a713-6352c3b50b70 Jason Mraz: Choco-mole And Pie NPR Waitress. Then we quiz this organic farmer on avocados.]]> 3106 no Waitress. Then we quiz this organic farmer on avocados.]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2017 11:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0456d585-7413-4e86-bc47-5faba80dde7d Janeane Garofalo And Lili Taylor: Returning To 'Marvin's Room' NPR Janeane Garofalo and Lili Taylor talk about '90s comedy and nostalgia. Janeane Garofalo and Lili Taylor talk about '90s comedy and nostalgia. 3058 no Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:13:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a4926ec6-397e-4073-91ca-686fcaf8fa27 Mozhan Marnò: Diaries, Screenplays, And Blacklists NPR Mozhan Marnò shares the research behind shaping her character, FBI and Mossad operative Samar Navabi, on 'The Blacklist.' Mozhan Marnò shares the research behind shaping her character, FBI and Mossad operative Samar Navabi, on 'The Blacklist.' 3098 no GLOW, Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. This episode originally aired on Friday, June 30, 2017.]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:10:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only de1b7418-f196-4a20-b990-0907e77fc11c Betty Gilpin: GLOW-ing Faces NPR From Netflix's <em>GLOW, </em>Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. From Netflix's <em>GLOW, </em>Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. 3172 no GLOW, Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. This episode originally aired on Friday, June 30, 2017.]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:34:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 36d0da0d-1a25-4d5e-9de5-36c5d90ba70d Los Angeles: Famepocalypse Part Two NPR We're back in LA for Famepocalypse, Part II! This time our celebri-testants are Linda Cardellini, Jeff Garlin, Lance Reddick, and Paul Rust. We're back in LA for Famepocalypse, Part II! This time our celebri-testants are Linda Cardellini, Jeff Garlin, Lance Reddick, and Paul Rust. 3166 no Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:43:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f4d24940-2f3f-46c0-8bf3-f14c25b7a166 Los Angeles: Famepocalypse Part One NPR AMA heads to LA for the first of two special episodes with all celebrity contestants! AMA heads to LA for the first of two special episodes with all celebrity contestants! 3091 no Hamilton, teaches us about presidential pets. And David Harbour from Stranger Things plays Dungeons & Dragons. This episode originally aired on October 14, 2016.]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2017 08:16:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only b0b6950a-c199-4a9c-a9d3-793b85306cf9 Javier Muñoz And David Harbour: The World Turned Upside Down NPR Javier Muñoz, from the musical <em>Hamilton</em>, teaches us about presidential pets. And David Harbour from <em>Stranger Things</em> plays Dungeons & Dragons. Javier Muñoz, from the musical <em>Hamilton</em>, teaches us about presidential pets. And David Harbour from <em>Stranger Things</em> plays Dungeons & Dragons. 3108 no Hamilton, teaches us about presidential pets. And David Harbour from Stranger Things plays Dungeons & Dragons. This episode originally aired on October 14, 2016.]]> Adam Ruins Everything tells us why ignorance is not bliss. Then we challenge the notorious debunker to a game we call Adam Fixes Everything, about famously broken things.]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:14:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 46788709-03b3-462e-9aef-5b793526a91f Adam Conover: Adam Fixes Everything NPR Adam Conover from truTV's <em>Adam Ruins Everything</em> tells us why ignorance is not bliss. Adam Conover from truTV's <em>Adam Ruins Everything</em> tells us why ignorance is not bliss. 3123 no Adam Ruins Everything tells us why ignorance is not bliss. Then we challenge the notorious debunker to a game we call Adam Fixes Everything, about famously broken things.]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:51:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2da883a4-a78a-405b-8373-e1ab6eb7d14c Amy Sedaris: Etsy Or Smithsonian? NPR Amy Sedaris talks about finally starting her dream project, a TV show about hosting. Amy Sedaris talks about finally starting her dream project, a TV show about hosting. 3164 no Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:37:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5cc70366-7115-4f66-b9b4-2c696daf26ef Melissa Joan Hart And Amy Seimetz: Multi Multi-Hyphenates NPR 3098 no Fri, 22 Sep 2017 10:35:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7aa93ccb-5f16-426c-b161-e7e6cc74278d Tank And The Bangas: Tiny Desks And Disney Musicals NPR The Tiny Desk Contest winners get quizzed on Disney soundtracks. The Tiny Desk Contest winners get quizzed on Disney soundtracks. 3232 no Riviera, then plays a game inspired by her role in the Bourne films and her love for the singer Morrissey.]]> Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:35:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 524d835f-6686-4dc2-ad04-f19eab6c61f7 Julia Stiles: Antihero Of The 'Riviera' NPR Julia Stiles tells us about playing a female antihero in the new Sundance Now series <em>Riviera</em>. Julia Stiles tells us about playing a female antihero in the new Sundance Now series <em>Riviera</em>. 3183 no full Riviera, then plays a game inspired by her role in the Bourne films and her love for the singer Morrissey.]]> Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:42:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 1d341bb6-fda8-457d-9ce3-e0e4384a5db9 Judy Gold: Very Special Episodes NPR Comedian Judy Gold talks about coming out to her audience, and her podcast "Kill Me Now." Comedian Judy Gold talks about coming out to her audience, and her podcast "Kill Me Now." 3120 yes Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:12:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c0b1cdef-a98e-4126-9785-c386d51124bc AMA Favorites: Sex, Drugs, And Rock 'N' Roll Edition NPR Ask Me Another touches on the holy trinity of debauchery in a compilation episode devoted to games about sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Ask Me Another touches on the holy trinity of debauchery in a compilation episode devoted to games about sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. 3146 no ' fan on famous poems rewritten about characters from the series.]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:48:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 43fb42a9-3d19-49e6-8128-b95c9ad0d828 Rita Dove: Set Phasers To Poem NPR Ask Me Another goes to the Virginia Arts Festival with former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove. Ask Me Another goes to the Virginia Arts Festival with former U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove. 3180 no ' fan on famous poems rewritten about characters from the series.]]> Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:14:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 07a904f5-7134-43ab-b5e1-404a481220f4 Penn Jillette: Fool Us Once NPR Ask Me Another is in Phoenix, Arizona with Penn Jillette! He pulls back the curtain on his distaste for magic and his working relationship with Teller. Ask Me Another is in Phoenix, Arizona with Penn Jillette! He pulls back the curtain on his distaste for magic and his working relationship with Teller. 3254 yes Groundhog Day shares what makes the script irresistible and his thoughts on movies turned musicals. This episode originally aired on May 12, 2017.]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:27:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c20a0b02-549f-423c-b043-33fd7aa6895a Andy Karl: 'Groundhog Day' Seven Days A Week NPR Tony Nominee Andy Karl from Broadway's <em>Groundhog Day</em> shares what makes the script irresistible and his thoughts on movies turned musicals. Tony Nominee Andy Karl from Broadway's <em>Groundhog Day</em> shares what makes the script irresistible and his thoughts on movies turned musicals. 3181 no Groundhog Day shares what makes the script irresistible and his thoughts on movies turned musicals. This episode originally aired on May 12, 2017.]]> Halt and Catch Fire shares how, as a self-proclaimed Luddite, she was able to connect with her character, a computer engineer. Then this STEM advocate plays "Two Truths and a Lie."]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:53:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7e6db466-f14b-4755-95cd-33a2923c9c2b Kerry Bishé: Halt And Catch Science NPR Kerry Bishé from <em>Halt and Catch Fire</em> shares how, as a self-proclaimed Luddite, she was able to connect with her character, a computer engineer. Kerry Bishé from <em>Halt and Catch Fire</em> shares how, as a self-proclaimed Luddite, she was able to connect with her character, a computer engineer. 3185 no Halt and Catch Fire shares how, as a self-proclaimed Luddite, she was able to connect with her character, a computer engineer. Then this STEM advocate plays "Two Truths and a Lie."]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2017 12:17:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2941aff9-e5dc-4650-bc9e-a1785cc36bc2 Janeane Garofalo And Lili Taylor: Returning To 'Marvin's Room' NPR Janeane Garofalo and Lili Taylor, the stars of the Broadway revival of 'Marvin's Room,' talk about '90s comedy and nostalgia. Janeane Garofalo and Lili Taylor, the stars of the Broadway revival of 'Marvin's Room,' talk about '90s comedy and nostalgia. 3203 no Atlanta resonated with fans and critics in its first season. This episode originally aired on January 27, 2017.]]> Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:57:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only b91a9745-7af3-45ce-9462-fcd256a1df41 Zazie Beetz: Atlanta In Brooklyn NPR Zazie Beetz shares her theories as to why FX's Golden Globe-winning series <em>Atlanta</em> resonated with fans and critics in its first season. Zazie Beetz shares her theories as to why FX's Golden Globe-winning series <em>Atlanta</em> resonated with fans and critics in its first season. 3160 no Atlanta resonated with fans and critics in its first season. This episode originally aired on January 27, 2017.]]> Glee, and how his distaste for reality led to his best-selling Young Adult series, The Land of Stories. Then we quiz him on unlikely fan fiction.]]> Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:23:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 036f5f5f-661b-4487-8873-774fad9484af Chris Colfer: Fans, Fiction, And Fan Fiction NPR Chris Colfer recounts auditioning for the hit show <em>Glee</em>, and how his distaste for reality led to his best-selling Young Adult series, <em>The Land of Stories</em>. Chris Colfer recounts auditioning for the hit show <em>Glee</em>, and how his distaste for reality led to his best-selling Young Adult series, <em>The Land of Stories</em>. 3125 no Glee, and how his distaste for reality led to his best-selling Young Adult series, The Land of Stories. Then we quiz him on unlikely fan fiction.]]> Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. shares the struggles of raising his son in a world with racism and $9 smoothies. This episode originally aired on Feb. 17, 2017.]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 306e7dcb-ed06-4dd3-891d-d65780eda893 Roy Wood Jr.: Puzzle Banger After Banger NPR Comedian and <em>Daily Show</em> correspondent Roy Wood Jr. shares the struggles of raising his son in a world with racism and $9 smoothies. Comedian and <em>Daily Show</em> correspondent Roy Wood Jr. shares the struggles of raising his son in a world with racism and $9 smoothies. 3172 no Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. shares the struggles of raising his son in a world with racism and $9 smoothies. This episode originally aired on Feb. 17, 2017.]]> GLOW, Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. Then she plays a round of "Wrestling Name, Phish Song or Essie Nail Polish Color."]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:58:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7c5a05c9-fc1c-4dbc-8351-15fc9ea3a7bb Betty Gilpin: GLOW-ing Faces NPR GLOW, Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. Then she plays a round of "Wrestling Name, Phish Song or Essie Nail Polish Color."]]> 3180 no GLOW, Betty Gilpin talks about larger-than-life female wrestlers and making weird character faces. Then she plays a round of "Wrestling Name, Phish Song or Essie Nail Polish Color."]]> Power, then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits. This episode originally aired on August 26, 2016.]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:36:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 82f97e92-c363-45d9-8f82-ad5533573d5d Naturi Naughton And Omari Hardwick: Power Puzzlers NPR Power, then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits. This episode originally aired on August 26, 2016.]]> 3116 no Power, then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits. This episode originally aired on August 26, 2016.]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 12:48:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 16d360e7-efd6-4b1d-abaf-9c29ca269e9b Annabelle Gurwitch: 'Don't Treat Me Like Family' NPR 3233 no Project Runway's Tim Gunn helps us "make it work" in a game that rewrites his famous catchphrase. This episode originally aired on December 16, 2016.]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:34:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a127690b-5281-4bca-8d33-45b13692b442 Tim Gunn: Make It Smirk! NPR VIP: Tim Gunn VIP: Tim Gunn 3168 no Project Runway's Tim Gunn helps us "make it work" in a game that rewrites his famous catchphrase. This episode originally aired on December 16, 2016.]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:11:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0645ad0c-90d8-4634-b30b-0dcaa6ca4bc1 Kathleen Madigan: Life On The Road NPR VIP: Kathleen Madigan VIP: Kathleen Madigan 3173 yes Mon, 29 May 2017 04:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 469d270d-bec6-4795-b8ee-91f15c0410d7 AMA Bonus: Tank And The Bangas Full Set NPR Tank and the Bangas Tank and the Bangas 2175 no bonus Fri, 26 May 2017 12:13:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 9465d91d-98ca-45b0-a61b-8b18bf52325b Tank And The Bangas: Tiny Desks And Disney Musicals NPR Tank and the Bangas Tank and the Bangas 3234 no Madam Secretary's Tim Daly shares what it's like being in a show about the American government in our current political climate, and his friendship with Madeleine Albright.]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d171b979-e5f0-40b3-aefd-db98fec26992 Tim Daly: Mr. Madam Secretary NPR VIP: Tim Daly VIP: Tim Daly 3206 no Madam Secretary's Tim Daly shares what it's like being in a show about the American government in our current political climate, and his friendship with Madeleine Albright.]]> Groundhog Day shares what makes the script irresistible and his thoughts on movies turned musicals. Plus a game about weather forecasters who became celebrities.]]> Fri, 12 May 2017 12:05:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 18ba9565-8a73-4209-af7a-1b79dd0d3010 Andy Karl: 'Groundhog Day' Seven Days A Week NPR VIP: Andy Karl VIP: Andy Karl 3209 no Groundhog Day shares what makes the script irresistible and his thoughts on movies turned musicals. Plus a game about weather forecasters who became celebrities.]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 11:00:22 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 62c2400b-2073-43bd-90d8-fc67db1f9b63 Brooklyn Decker: Two Truths And A Lie, Lie, Lie NPR VIP: Brooklyn Decker VIP: Brooklyn Decker 3063 yes Thu, 04 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 78c351ac-2f58-4a53-b8b6-53a38298da07 AMA Bonus: Ask Me Another Turns Five! NPR Hear AMA's first episode! Hear AMA's first episode! 3408 no bonus Fri, 28 Apr 2017 11:46:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2c7dd11c-04b5-4934-a794-2a1427510370 Penn Jillette: Fool Us Once NPR Penn Jillette Penn Jillette 3174 yes Take My Wife, inspired by her and her wife Rhea Butcher. Plus Craig Robinson talks Morris From America, then helpsparody the Styx song "Lady."]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only cc1af210-58b7-4385-b16d-996b4e4e9c6d Cameron Esposito And Craig Robinson: Every Action Movie Has An Equal Opposite Reaction Movie NPR VIP: Cameron Esposito VIP: Cameron Esposito 3183 yes Take My Wife, inspired by her and her wife Rhea Butcher. Plus Craig Robinson talks Morris From America, then helpsparody the Styx song "Lady."]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:39:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3878c702-241b-4c74-9135-7ee72e8a723d Amy Sedaris: Etsy Or Smithsonian? NPR Amy Sedaris Amy Sedaris 3141 no Yoga Hosers and Antibirth. Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes.]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f0bf860d-0364-4998-b0f4-fc5b13856884 Natasha Lyonne: Random Houses NPR VIP: Natasha Lyonne VIP: Natasha Lyonne 3137 no Yoga Hosers and Antibirth. Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes.]]> The Great Comet, a musical based on Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, share what makes their show unique, from audience interaction to immersive sound design.]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:55:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 278f6432-6963-4774-ab89-2da28b904dc4 Josh Groban And Lucas Steele: Double Your Pleasure NPR Josh Groban, Lucas Steele Josh Groban, Lucas Steele 3089 no The Great Comet, a musical based on Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace, share what makes their show unique, from audience interaction to immersive sound design.]]> Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones talks about the birds and the bees on his TBS series The Detour, and helps translate Canadian sayings into American.]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 8d277ac7-911f-4e72-b1e3-cf4b87190857 Jason Jones: Comfy Bunny Hug NPR VIP: Jason Jones VIP: Jason Jones 3191 yes Daily Show correspondent Jason Jones talks about the birds and the bees on his TBS series The Detour, and helps translate Canadian sayings into American.]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:07:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d52f5141-4c66-4087-ab3c-4cc86b5a3799 Judy Gold: Very Special Episodes NPR Judy Gold Judy Gold 3129 yes Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:00:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 3e3a87a1-81be-4f99-b12c-1ce3a2af5539 Big Freedia: Queen Diva Of Quizzes NPR VIP: Big Freedia VIP: Big Freedia 5201 yes Madam Secretary's Tim Daly shares what it's like being in a show about the American government in our current political climate, and his friendship with Madeleine Albright.]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2017 13:14:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 1670e737-ede2-472e-9752-d2af5f24d900 Tim Daly: Mr. Madam Secretary NPR Tim Daly Tim Daly 3054 no Madam Secretary's Tim Daly shares what it's like being in a show about the American government in our current political climate, and his friendship with Madeleine Albright.]]> Don't Think Twice, join Ophira Eisenberg to talk songwriting, scary improv moments, and Scooby-Doo monsters. This episode originally aired on August 5, 2016.]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2017 11:30:13 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7ed0effc-588f-4415-bdc6-08c0c31b7373 Gillian Jacobs And Kate Micucci: Your Brain Is Not Enough NPR G. Jacobs and K. Micucci G. Jacobs and K. Micucci 5247 no Don't Think Twice, join Ophira Eisenberg to talk songwriting, scary improv moments, and Scooby-Doo monsters. This episode originally aired on August 5, 2016.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:27:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only df37ebb6-6a48-4d8f-8b7d-ad809023ab53 AMA Bonus: Roy Wood Jr. Rapid-Fire Questions NPR Roy Wood Jr. bonus Roy Wood Jr. bonus 334 no bonus Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. shares the struggles of raising his son in a world with racism and $9 smoothies. Then we quiz him on his favorite pastime—jigsaw puzzles!]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2017 11:36:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 4a98ec20-eb37-4c81-8994-998aeecb568d Roy Wood Jr.: Puzzle Banger After Banger NPR Roy Wood Jr. Roy Wood Jr. 3059 no Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. shares the struggles of raising his son in a world with racism and $9 smoothies. Then we quiz him on his favorite pastime—jigsaw puzzles!]]> Ask Me Another travels to Orlando! We talk to Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs about his own surprising career path. Plus, NASA scientists Gioia Massa and Melissa Jones dissect science in Hollywood films.]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2017 11:50:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 746408f8-bdb3-471d-a3e2-1f281b1c3c15 Mike Rowe And NASA Scientists: Dirty Jobs In Spaaace! NPR VIP: Mike Rowe VIP: Mike Rowe 3178 no Ask Me Another travels to Orlando! We talk to Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs about his own surprising career path. Plus, NASA scientists Gioia Massa and Melissa Jones dissect science in Hollywood films.]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:19:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e2f5fcde-c974-40db-9803-422f4a2280ea Kathleen Madigan: Life On The Road NPR Madigan, Black Madigan, Black 3140 yes Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:57:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6a39e3c7-21c3-4f5d-9223-2dc325710884 Zazie Beetz: Atlanta In Brooklyn NPR Zazie Beetz Zazie Beetz 3160 no Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:28:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7b384ec5-3f37-416e-b9d7-3cd68c05ce59 Eugene Mirman: Burger On A Sesame Seed Pun NPR 3188 no Fri, 13 Jan 2017 12:33:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 641b2ebe-901b-41d8-b06b-b5ce905addd0 Cat Cora: Her Kitchen Rules NPR Cat Cora Cat Cora 3116 yes Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:31:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only a901ba88-ec47-4fdf-84d0-aaba5cac4a72 Connie Britton And Martina McBride: 'This One's For The Girls' (R) NPR VIP: Connie Britton VIP: Connie Britton 3086 no Independence Day: Resurgence discuss the challenges of acting with CGI aliens. Plus, "Weird Al" Yankovic parodies a David Bowie classic.]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:00:03 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 4825c087-4f99-4fd3-9acd-52330c019da6 Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, 'Weird Al' Yankovic: 10 Out Of 10 Goldblums (R) NPR VIP: Jeff Goldblum VIP: Jeff Goldblum 3093 no Independence Day: Resurgence discuss the challenges of acting with CGI aliens. Plus, "Weird Al" Yankovic parodies a David Bowie classic.]]> Hamilton, joins us to talk about the show's meteoric rise and his path to Broadway as a high school student.]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2016 10:00:31 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7c7fb877-faf0-4844-b77d-3486f800da69 Leslie Odom Jr.: Aaron Burr, Sir (R) NPR VIP: Leslie Odom Jr. VIP: Leslie Odom Jr. 3201 no Hamilton, joins us to talk about the show's meteoric rise and his path to Broadway as a high school student.]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:38:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 43273c85-820a-47af-afa9-5e931faaebc3 Tim Gunn: Make It Smirk! NPR VIP: Tim Gunn VIP: Tim Gunn 3212 no Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:48:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c45b6545-b6f7-4fd2-a3c4-4c36bb8877bc Pablo Hidalgo: Red Five Standing By NPR Pablo Hidalgo Pablo Hidalgo 3130 no novel interview with author and actress Lauren Weedman. It's a real page turner!]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:19:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6409e191-b5de-43de-8ecb-7781195c4b55 Literary Favorites NPR Lauren Weedman Lauren Weedman 3060 no novel interview with author and actress Lauren Weedman. It's a real page turner!]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2016 12:00:12 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 25824c90-4a19-4c2e-8fdd-3f593115d3b0 Bob Boilen And Gaelynn Lea: What's In Your Tiny Desk? (R) NPR VIP: Bob Boilen VIP: Bob Boilen 3143 no The Art Of More reveal their odd jobs and set mishaps. And co-star Cary Elwes tests his wits in a game inspired by The Princess Bride.]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:14:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 07f934ea-51b2-4e66-a143-cf2976013177 Cary Elwes, Dennis Quaid, Christian Cooke: The Art Of More NPR Elwes, Quaid, Cooke Elwes, Quaid, Cooke 3149 yes The Art Of More reveal their odd jobs and set mishaps. And co-star Cary Elwes tests his wits in a game inspired by The Princess Bride.]]> Grace and Frankie, then plays a game of two truths and a lie—boy band edition!]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2016 12:36:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f0243295-ee5a-4dc7-bfec-0b679911c8ad Brooklyn Decker: Two Truths And A Lie, Lie, Lie NPR Brooklyn Decker Brooklyn Decker 3120 yes Grace and Frankie, then plays a game of two truths and a lie—boy band edition!]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:00:17 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2f8e233d-be70-4e20-ab2e-d02ff3239627 Wyatt Cenac: Pop Culture Fights (R) NPR VIP: Wyatt Cenac VIP: Wyatt Cenac 3175 no Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:41:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d15e874c-6512-4872-b157-4c2bea85f443 TV Favorites! NPR 3102 no In a Valley of Violence. Then they duel it out in a trivia game, proving that the AMA stage is big enough for the both of them.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:18:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e89513cf-12c7-4fab-9719-3c39c7312dda Ti West And James Ransone: In A Valley Of Trivia NPR Ti West and James Ransone Ti West and James Ransone 3042 no In a Valley of Violence. Then they duel it out in a trivia game, proving that the AMA stage is big enough for the both of them.]]> Stranger Things plays Dungeons & Dragons, AMA style.]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:19:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 369f959f-9f13-4ba7-8c7e-0e8b116eeb21 Javier Muñoz And David Harbour: The World Turned Upside Down NPR Muñoz, Harbour Muñoz, Harbour 3133 no Stranger Things plays Dungeons & Dragons, AMA style.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:55:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 4ca827c9-b9bc-4c7f-8b6c-3225ee441249 Connie Britton And Martina McBride: 'This One's For The Girls' NPR Britton, McBride, Powers Britton, McBride, Powers 3080 no Star Trek, the actor, activist and social media sensation talks about Allegiance, the musical inspired by his life, and dramatically reads some especially mundane directions.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:27:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only ecaec936-0bee-4dc6-9859-1bbcde8187b4 George Takei: Oh Myyy (R) NPR VIP: George Takei VIP: George Takei 3104 no Star Trek, the actor, activist and social media sensation talks about Allegiance, the musical inspired by his life, and dramatically reads some especially mundane directions.]]> Yoga Hosers and Antibirth. Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes.]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:53:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2d01014d-5556-4f5e-b22f-365583ca6aed Natasha Lyonne: Random Houses NPR Natasha Lyonne Natasha Lyonne 3087 no Yoga Hosers and Antibirth. Then we quiz the actor, who grew up in Herman Melville's house, on other famous authors' homes.]]> Ash Vs. Evil Dead. This show originally aired on October 23, 2015.]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:00:26 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only ad4498e6-e8e7-401b-92b4-4b3eb9f81891 Bruce Campbell And Lucy Lawless: Ash Vs. Evil Dead (R) NPR VIP: Campbell/Lawless VIP: Campbell/Lawless 3108 no Ash Vs. Evil Dead. This show originally aired on October 23, 2015.]]> Take My Wife, inspired by her and her wife Rhea Butcher. Plus Craig Robinson talks Morris From America, then helps parody the Styx song "Lady."]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:45:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only dd3e348d-4071-46d6-b4b4-bf91161e744a Cameron Esposito And Craig Robinson: Every Action Movie Has An Equal Opposite Reaction Movie NPR Esposito, Robinson Esposito, Robinson 3060 yes Take My Wife, inspired by her and her wife Rhea Butcher. Plus Craig Robinson talks Morris From America, then helps parody the Styx song "Lady."]]> Todd Margaret after a long hiatus. Plus, he plays a game against his wife actress Amber Tamblyn.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:00:20 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 694d0806-c5ab-4cfa-a441-fbf2b1eefdcd David Cross: Increasingly Poor Decisions (R) NPR VIP: David Cross VIP: David Cross 3136 yes Todd Margaret after a long hiatus. Plus, he plays a game against his wife actress Amber Tamblyn.]]> Power, then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits. Plus, a Mystery Guest has hired some unusual summer workers.]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:26:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 8b6cafb4-eaaf-4904-946d-ac7fe6f8cf3e Naturi Naughton And Omari Hardwick: Power Puzzlers NPR Starz's "Power" Starz's "Power" 3060 no Power, then sing the titles to classic 90s R&B hits. Plus, a Mystery Guest has hired some unusual summer workers.]]> wishes you knew just how dark their band name is. Plus, the band plays a Seinfeld-themed version of the game Taboo.]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:00:17 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e681069d-61e1-4973-a623-1e92034d994d The Milk Carton Kids: No Expiration Date (R) NPR VIP:Milk Carton Kids VIP:Milk Carton Kids 3167 no wishes you knew just how dark their band name is. Plus, the band plays a Seinfeld-themed version of the game Taboo.]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 11:48:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 715810e7-ab6e-43ab-bcb6-92f7b58fe852 AMA Bonus: Craig Robinson On 'Morris From America' NPR Craig Robinson Craig Robinson 241 no bonus Little Men. Then, fashion writer Garance Doré must finally choose: Paris, or New York?]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2016 10:57:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only cebc9763-06fd-4d36-b6f5-665d42af10dd Ira Sachs, Jennifer Ehle, Garance Doré: New York Or Paris? NPR Sachs, Ehle, Doré Sachs, Ehle, Doré 3060 no Little Men. Then, fashion writer Garance Doré must finally choose: Paris, or New York?]]> Don't Think Twice, join Ophira Eisenberg to talk songwriting, scary improv moments, and Scooby Doo monsters.]]> Fri, 05 Aug 2016 10:57:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7aaadeb6-ede1-4ab7-b576-335893e54667 Gillian Jacobs And Kate Micucci: Your Brain Is Not Enough NPR Jacobs, Micucci Jacobs, Micucci 3060 no Don't Think Twice, join Ophira Eisenberg to talk songwriting, scary improv moments, and Scooby Doo monsters.]]> Looking and recreate their onscreen chemistry in a game about famous TV on-again, off-again romances.]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2016 12:00:27 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only dcf8d5ac-b7bf-43e3-bbe6-875ef67e749e Jonathan Groff And Raúl Castillo: Looking For Answers (R) NPR VIP: Jonathan Groff VIP: Jonathan Groff 3064 no Looking and recreate their onscreen chemistry in a game about famous TV on-again, off-again romances.]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:00:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 64c618da-49ab-4ead-bd0c-7575bc2ef46c Loudon Wainwright III: 'Please Discover Me Now!' NPR VIP: Loudon Wainwright VIP: Loudon Wainwright 3148 no Sesame Street after 44 years. And Emilio Delgado, who plays her TV husband Luis, joins for a game about the lesser-known puppets in the show's past.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2016 12:00:13 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only fe3d232c-2de4-47b1-8632-63dc13f2afd4 Sonia Manzano: These Are The Muppets In Your Neighborhood (R) NPR VIP: Sonia Manzano VIP: Sonia Manzano 3102 no Sesame Street after 44 years. And Emilio Delgado, who plays her TV husband Luis, joins for a game about the lesser-known puppets in the show's past.]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:43:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 2f4b1267-b847-4cc7-bbb7-1df2650e5e9c Big Freedia: Queen Diva Of Quizzes NPR 2050 yes Ask Me Another, with the creator and cast of Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.]]> Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:00:27 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only beba8842-f844-4606-9030-99aae403cbe5 Wet Hot American Summer: Batteries Not Included (R) NPR VIP: David Wain, more VIP: David Wain, more 3019 no Ask Me Another, with the creator and cast of Netflix's Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp.]]> Independence Day: Resurgence discuss the challenges of acting with CGI aliens. Plus, "Weird Al" Yankovic parodies a David Bowie classic.]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:37:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only daede494-c95c-4daf-adb5-4d6df9c15f98 Jeff Goldblum, Maika Monroe, 'Weird Al' Yankovic: 10 Out Of 10 Goldblums NPR VIP: Jeff Goldblum, more VIP: Jeff Goldblum, more 3060 no Independence Day: Resurgence discuss the challenges of acting with CGI aliens. Plus, "Weird Al" Yankovic parodies a David Bowie classic.]]> Orange is the New Black and the musical Waitress talks about her quick turn-around from audition to regular on the Netflix. Then she sings her heart out to Celine Dion hits.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:53:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 5cbe8792-56a0-41d6-ab5b-bc4eaac8ce6d Kimiko Glenn: Celine Di-On It! NPR VIP: Kimiko Glenn VIP: Kimiko Glenn 3060 no Orange is the New Black and the musical Waitress talks about her quick turn-around from audition to regular on the Netflix. Then she sings her heart out to Celine Dion hits.]]> Invisibilia! On Ask Me Another! Hosts Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel talk about science, story, and self-help.]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:00:24 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c9b67ecd-fdc7-468c-b90b-2110ec7c9ce1 Lulu Miller And Alix Spiegel: I Second That Emotion (R) NPR VIP: Invisibilia VIP: Invisibilia 3156 no Invisibilia! On Ask Me Another! Hosts Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel talk about science, story, and self-help.]]> rough opposite of a band's name; you give us the name of the band. For example, if we said VIDEO FEET, you'd say, RADIO HEAD.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:28:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 15e75808-e020-4015-b38a-f058e1d36191 AMA Bonus Game: Not The Band You're Looking For NPR AMA Phone Bonus AMA Phone Bonus 300 no rough opposite of a band's name; you give us the name of the band. For example, if we said VIDEO FEET, you'd say, RADIO HEAD.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:55:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 4ed2bc09-743e-432d-9ca6-be96013f83f2 Bob Boilen And Gaelynn Lea: What's In Your Tiny Desk? NPR Bob Boilen, Gaelynn Lea Bob Boilen, Gaelynn Lea 3060 no Blunt Talk. Then, Sir Patrick recites well-known song lyrics with the gravitas of a West End performance.]]> Fri, 27 May 2016 12:00:29 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7826810d-f7ef-4e02-bf36-91b4c447c7a2 Sir Patrick Stewart: Brush Up Your Shakespeare (R) NPR VIP: Patrick Stewart VIP: Patrick Stewart 3079 no Blunt Talk. Then, Sir Patrick recites well-known song lyrics with the gravitas of a West End performance.]]> The Way I Heard It, to what he learned from Dirty Jobs about job creation and the skills gap.]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 17:07:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 1722afb7-995c-48f2-b87e-08cd61b18d58 AMA Bonus: Extended Mike Rowe Interview NPR The Way I Heard It, to what he learned from Dirty Jobs about job creation and the skills gap.]]> 1439 no The Way I Heard It, to what he learned from Dirty Jobs about job creation and the skills gap.]]> Ask Me Another travels to Orlando! We talk to Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs about his own surprising career path. Plus, NASA scientists Gioia Massa and Melissa Jones dissect science in Hollywood films.]]> Fri, 20 May 2016 11:30:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 03a9e93c-4f3a-46e3-8455-b488165adb76 Mike Rowe And NASA Scientists: Dirty Jobs In Spaaace! NPR VIP: Mike Rowe and NASA VIP: Mike Rowe and NASA 3060 no Ask Me Another travels to Orlando! We talk to Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs about his own surprising career path. Plus, NASA scientists Gioia Massa and Melissa Jones dissect science in Hollywood films.]]> Orange is the New Black. Plus, Aduba plays against her sister in a game about the TV shows they watched as kids.]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 10:00:16 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only df109b20-ca18-49a0-bfa3-957de5303c4c Uzo Aduba: Sister Versus Sister (R) NPR VIP: Uzo Aduba VIP: Uzo Aduba 3060 no Orange is the New Black. Plus, Aduba plays against her sister in a game about the TV shows they watched as kids.]]> Star Wars Twitter parody accounts.]]> Fri, 06 May 2016 11:03:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only cfa7e6d3-7e8f-4a8b-a84c-9de1480e3a5c C2E2: Rose McGowan NPR Star Wars Twitter parody accounts.]]> 3060 yes Star Wars Twitter parody accounts.]]> Green Room.]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:17:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only f64e19e2-d041-40ff-a00c-31f9b87e64de Alia Shawkat And Jeremy Saulnier: In The 'Green Room' NPR Green Room.]]> 3060 no Green Room.]]> Ask Me Another's episode with Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr., the singer and actor performs a cover of Duncan Sheik's "The Guilty Ones" from Odom's self-titled debut album — with guitarist Robin Macatangay. Tune in on April 21 for the full episode.]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:18:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 079d0607-dd95-4daa-a973-fffc8bb35255 AMA Bonus: Leslie Odom Jr. Performs 'The Guilty Ones' NPR Leslie Odom Jr. on AMA. Leslie Odom Jr. on AMA. 178 no Ask Me Another's episode with Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr., the singer and actor performs a cover of Duncan Sheik's "The Guilty Ones" from Odom's self-titled debut album — with guitarist Robin Macatangay. Tune in on April 21 for the full episode.]]> Hamilton, joins us to talk about the show's meteoric rise and his path to Broadway as a high school student.]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:13:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 572a0fce-7666-4354-93f5-79dd51d79c92 Leslie Odom Jr.: Aaron Burr, Sir NPR Hamilton, joins us to talk about the show's meteoric rise and his path to Broadway as a high school student.]]> 3060 no Hamilton, joins us to talk about the show's meteoric rise and his path to Broadway as a high school student.]]> 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, then sings a "sedentary" version of a Guys and Dolls classic.]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:25:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only b076a9d0-cb02-4516-9299-cf2bbf2378d2 Unbreakable Tituss Burgess (R) NPR VIP: Tituss Burgess VIP: Tituss Burgess 3137 no 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, then sings a "sedentary" version of a Guys and Dolls classic.]]> Ask Me Another bonus, we turn our phone into a musical instrument to play a round of name that tune.]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:40:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only e0d1eb69-f07f-42f4-bb49-9a5256f64dfd AMA Bonus Game: Dial Tones NPR Ask Me Another bonus, we turn our phone into a musical instrument to play a round of name that tune.]]> 407 no Ask Me Another bonus, we turn our phone into a musical instrument to play a round of name that tune.]]> The Detour, and helps translate Canadian sayings into American.]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:17:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 0b2e3438-9367-4a17-bb28-a91b64ca50c4 Jason Jones: Comfy Bunny Hug NPR The Detour, and helps translate Canadian sayings into American.]]> 3060 yes The Detour, and helps translate Canadian sayings into American.]]> The Detour and former Daily Show correspondent tells us about how he and then Daily Show host Jon Stewart fought to air a particularly ballsy story.]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:23:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c4fc4ce3-b2c6-4f09-af35-669d4353dca9 AMA Bonus: Jason Jones' Ballsy Piece For 'The Daily Show' NPR The Detour and former Daily Show correspondent tells us about how he and then Daily Show host Jon Stewart fought to air a particularly ballsy story.]]> 249 no The Detour and former Daily Show correspondent tells us about how he and then Daily Show host Jon Stewart fought to air a particularly ballsy story.]]> Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld about her Laura Bush obsession and the similarities between Pride and Prejudice and Fifty Shades of Grey.]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 10:00:19 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c24f9c96-ddc4-41de-8f26-b5d015d4b438 Curtis Sittenfeld: Fifty Shades Of Jane (R) NPR VIP: Curtis Sittenfeld VIP: Curtis Sittenfeld 3152 no Prep author Curtis Sittenfeld about her Laura Bush obsession and the similarities between Pride and Prejudice and Fifty Shades of Grey.]]> Furry Dumb Fighter, on vinyl. Plus, Viceland's Hailey Gates reflects on fashion weeks in unlikely places.]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:03:00 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 6ca8be26-717b-4f6d-97d2-76d34e6eafad Wyatt Cenac: Pop Culture Fights NPR VIP: Wyatt Cenac VIP: Wyatt Cenac 3060 no Furry Dumb Fighter, on vinyl. Plus, Viceland's Hailey Gates reflects on fashion weeks in unlikely places.]]> The Daily Show's senior Muslim correspondent Aasif Mandvi discusses what it means to be a satirist of color on TV, and then moonwalks his way through a trivia game about the King of Pop.]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:00:18 -0400 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 04471bba-3cdc-4beb-aa41-ada212c1b7f3 Aasif Mandvi: Smooth Criminal (R) NPR VIP: Aasif Mandvi VIP: Aasif Mandvi 3188 yes The Daily Show's senior Muslim correspondent Aasif Mandvi discusses what it means to be a satirist of color on TV, and then moonwalks his way through a trivia game about the King of Pop.]]> Ask Me Another stage, the brothers talk filmmaking, their lack of sibling rivalry, and blazers.]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2016 11:56:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only c6ca74b6-7bba-4ea3-b1cb-9b1dea85d4b3 Mark and Jay Duplass: 'People Give Us Blazers!' NPR VIP: Mark and Jay Duplass VIP: Mark and Jay Duplass 3060 yes Ask Me Another stage, the brothers talk filmmaking, their lack of sibling rivalry, and blazers.]]> Zootopia and Wreck-it Ralph, Phil Johnston, along with Star Wars collector Steve Sansweet and children's book author Mo Willems!]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:58:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 83befcdb-9f65-48a5-8b10-c46e28bc0d03 Sketchfest 2016: Phil Johnston, Steve Sansweet, And Mo Willems NPR VIP: Phil Johnston, more VIP: Phil Johnston, more 3060 no Zootopia and Wreck-it Ralph, Phil Johnston, along with Star Wars collector Steve Sansweet and children's book author Mo Willems!]]> Star Search, winning two Tonys, and playing a 40-year-old pretending to be a 26-year-old on TV. Plus, variations on the titular song from Anything Goes!]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:00:10 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only d6549758-7b26-4262-b9f6-66576f164c40 Sutton Foster: Really, Anything Goes (R) NPR VIP: Sutton Foster VIP: Sutton Foster 3060 no Star Search, winning two Tonys, and playing a 40-year-old pretending to be a 26-year-old on TV. Plus, variations on the titular song from Anything Goes!]]> Optic Nerve, Adrian Tomine discusses his proudest New Yorker cover, his latest collection Killing and Dying, and parenthood.]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:11:00 -0500 Copyright 2012-2021 NPR - For Personal Use Only 7d4457af-ad11-41d1-b82b-faa0f1eafc1c Adrian Tomine: Cover Me NPR VIP: Adrian Tomine VIP: Adrian Tomine 3060 no Optic Nerve, Adrian Tomine discusses his proudest New Yorker cover, his latest collection Killing and Dying, and parenthood.]]> The Jim Gaffigan Show. 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