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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

1204 Episodes • By Jesse Thorn • www.npr.org/podcasts/510309/bull...
Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture. Bullseye has been featured in Time, The New York Times, GQ and McSweeney's, w ...more
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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
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Actor & Director Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi! The best ever. The actor, director an... more
Apr 19 2024 46m
Film Debut and AIDS Crisis
Chapter 1 12 mins
Miracle Workers
Chapter 2 15 mins
Steve Buscemi's Acting Journey
Chapter 3 11 mins
East Village Stories and Career Beginnings
Chapter 4 8 mins
Steve Buscemi's Career Highlights
Chapter 5 3 mins
Buscemi Talks Miracle Workers on Bullseye
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DJ Quik
DJ Quik is one of the most prolific figures in West ... more
Apr 16 2024 43m
The Evolution of Sampling in Music
Chapter 1 5 mins
DJ Quick
Chapter 2 11 mins
Hip-Hop Scene and Gang Influence
Chapter 3 8 mins
Navigating Success and Social Circles
Chapter 4 5 mins
Evolution of Hip Hop Hairstyles
Chapter 5 13 mins
DJ Quick
Chapter 6 1 min
Clean Energy and Travel Insurance Messages
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Video game creator Keita Takahashi
Keita Takahashi is a video game creator and designer... more
Apr 12 2024 32m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Keita Takahashi
Chapter 2 16 mins
Katamari Damacy Creator's Journey
Chapter 3 9 mins
Keita Takahashi
Chapter 4 2 mins
Promotional Mentions on Bullseye Interview
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Alison Brie
Alison Brie is the star of beloved television shows ... more
Apr 9 2024 34m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Alison Brie Talks TV Shows
Chapter 2 4 mins
Navigating Internet Horniness in Hollywood
Chapter 3 6 mins
Growing Up in Small Town Hollywood
Chapter 4 10 mins
Collaborative Writing With Dave Franco
Chapter 5 53 sec
NPR Wine Club and Planet Money
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Paula Pell
Paula Pell spent 18 years behind the scenes as a wri... more
Apr 5 2024 35m
High School Show Choir Experience
Chapter 1 10 mins
Girls 5 Eva and Wine Country
Chapter 2 5 mins
Media and Personal Stories With Paula
Chapter 3 13 mins
Coming Out in Comedy Industry
Chapter 4 9 mins
Challenges and Growth in Comedy
Chapter 5 38 sec
Language Learning and Pop Music Controversy
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Jazz musician Shabaka Hutchings
Shabaka Hutchings makes brilliant, beautiful genre b... more
Apr 2 2024 39m
Life as an Only Child
Chapter 1 15 mins
Shabaka Hutchings
Chapter 2 9 mins
Musical Evolution and Collaboration in Jazz
Chapter 3 4 mins
Two Drummers and Musical Communication
Chapter 4 12 mins
Musical Inspiration
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R&B singer SiR on his latest record 'Heavy'
On the latest episode, R&B singer SiR joins us t... more
Mar 29 2024 40m
Late Start to Music Career
Chapter 1 10 mins
Sir
Chapter 2 6 mins
Musical Influence and Family Connection
Chapter 3 15 mins
Personal Journey Through Sobriety and Hip-Hop
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Evolution of Sir
Chapter 5 57 sec
Podcast Promotions and Election Discussiom
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Jenny Slate
Jenny Slate has starred in films like Marcel the She... more
Mar 26 2024 44m
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John Malkovich
There aren't many actors who can straddle the worlds... more
Mar 22 2024 46m
John Malkovich and Steppenwolf Theatre Legacy
Chapter 1 14 mins
John Malkovich on Fashion and TV
Chapter 2 13 mins
Childhood, Career Path, and Podcasting
Chapter 3 4 mins
Supporting Independent Artists
Chapter 4 16 mins
John Malkovich's Views on Acting
Chapter 5 1 min
Explore Prime Video, Proven Winners
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Hey, What's Your Job?
Movie stars, writers, artists: these are the typical... more
Mar 20 2024 17m
Communication for Getting to Know Each Other
Chapter 1 12 mins
Apprentice Electrician Shares Job Insights
Chapter 2 6 mins
Tradespeople Talk About Job Dynamics
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Peter Dinklage
Peter Dinklage joins us on the latest episode to tal... more
Mar 19 2024 40m
Commitment to Long-Term TV Show Opportunities
Chapter 1 10 mins
Peter Dinklage Talks American Dreamer
Chapter 2 10 mins
Navigating the Acting Industry
Chapter 3 5 mins
Support Bullseye and Maximum Fun
Chapter 4 10 mins
The Fame and Commitment of Acting
Chapter 5 4 mins
Band Origins and Wild CBGBs Show
Chapter 6 1 min
Support for Podcast
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Kali Reis
Kali Reis is a boxer, with two championships in two ... more
Mar 15 2024 32m
Discovering Martial Arts as an Art
Chapter 1 13 mins
Boxing and Acting With Kaylee Reitz
Chapter 2 11 mins
Navigating Identity and Resilience
Chapter 3 9 mins
Boxing, Acting, and Personal Growth
Chapter 4 49 sec
Radio Host Promotion and Sponsorship
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Bill Bradley
Bill Bradley is a two-time NBA champion and hall of ... more
Mar 12 2024 38m
Athletes Preparing for Life After Sports
Chapter 1 18 mins
Bill Bradley
Chapter 2 8 mins
The Evolution of a Basketball Player
Chapter 3 6 mins
Exploring Loneliness Through Travel and Curiosity
Chapter 4 6 mins
Bill Bradley's Journey to the Presidency
Chapter 5 1 min
Media Content Promotion and Awards Recap
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Against Me's Laura Jane Grace
Musician Laura Jane Grace fronts the punk band Again... more
Mar 8 2024 42m
Musical Journey Through Youth Group
Chapter 1 4 mins
Laura Jane Grace
Chapter 2 8 mins
Musical Journey Into Punk Rock
Chapter 3 4 mins
Laura Jane Grace Early Shows
Chapter 4 6 mins
Navigating the Music Industry
Chapter 5 10 mins
Navigating Artistic Freedom and Social Pressure
Chapter 6 9 mins
Solo Record Stay Alive
Chapter 7 57 sec
Bullseye Promoting Their Social Media
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Bob Edwards
Bob Edwards died last month. He was 76. Edwards was ... more
Mar 5 2024 34m
Evolution of Public Radio Programming
Chapter 1 7 mins
Remembering Bob Edwards
Chapter 2 7 mins
National Radio Legend Bob Edwards
Chapter 3 12 mins
NPR and Public Media Perspectives
Chapter 4 7 mins
Musings on Radio Interviews and Legacy
Chapter 5 1 min
Maximum Fun Staff Bullseye Production
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Singer-songwriter Corb Lund
Corb Lund is a country and western musician from Alb... more
Mar 1 2024 43m
Western Singer Discusses S-Lazy H Ranch
Chapter 1 10 mins
Korblund's Journey From Cowboy to Musician
Chapter 2 2 mins
Guitar Lessons With Megadeth Guitarist
Chapter 3 18 mins
Western Singer Discusses Land Conservation
Chapter 4 14 mins
Musical Memories and Tribute Songs
Chapter 5 1 min
Radio Show Promotions and Sponsor Messages
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Photographer Catherine Opie
Catherine Opie's photographs have been shown in muse... more
Feb 27 2024 44m
Domestic Scene Carved in Skin
Chapter 1 13 mins
Catherine Opie
Chapter 2 11 mins
Exploring Lesbian Community Through Photography
Chapter 3 7 mins
Exploring Body Art and Identity
Chapter 4 4 mins
Exploring Masculinity and Vulnerability Through Art
Chapter 5 9 mins
Catherine Opie's Life and Art
Chapter 6 1 min
Sponsorship Messages and NPR Benefits
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Why Biz Markie embodied hip-hop
Sacha Jenkins has chronicled hip-hop culture for dec... more
Feb 23 2024 34m
Biz Markie's Personality and Childhood
Chapter 1 9 mins
Hip Hop Jesus
Chapter 2 15 mins
Hip-Hop Pioneer Biz Marquis
Chapter 3 11 mins
Documentary on Biz Markie and Hip-Hop
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Seth Meyers
Ten years ago Seth Meyers hosted the NBC show Late N... more
Feb 20 2024 37m
Discovering Comedy Persona and Unique Skills
Chapter 1 15 mins
Seth Meyers Reflects on Late Night
Chapter 2 8 mins
Late Night Comedy Show Format
Chapter 3 5 mins
Late Night Comedy With Seth Meyers
Chapter 4 10 mins
Late Night Talk Show Host Insights
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Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny is known for a lot of things in showbi... more
Feb 16 2024 37m
Acting Career and Creative Exploration
Chapter 1 15 mins
Chloe Sevigny on Teenage Struggles
Chapter 2 13 mins
Chloe's Fashion and Acting Journey
Chapter 3 10 mins
Chloe Sevigny on Acting and Style
Chapter 4 1 min
New Therapies and Donating Support
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Meshell Ndegeocello
Meshell Ndegeocello has made a career as a bassist, ... more
Feb 13 2024 27m
Bitter
Chapter 1 9 mins
Michelle Indeghi Ocello
Chapter 2 18 mins
Bass Players and Personal Journey
Chapter 3 1 min
Bullseye
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Cartoonist Bill Griffith on "Nancy" and "Zippy the Pinhead"
The Nancy comic strip is one of the most iconic and ... more
Feb 9 2024 29m
Nancy in Underground Comics
Chapter 1 11 mins
Exploring the Iconic Comic Strip Nancy
Chapter 2 13 mins
Understanding the Legacy of Nancy Comics
Chapter 3 6 mins
Zippy's Unconventional Approach to Humor
Chapter 4 34 sec
Sponsorship Messages From NPR and Xfinity
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Dolph Lundgren
We must break him! Dolph Lundgren's performance in R... more
Feb 6 2024 31m
Discovering a Passion for the Arts
Chapter 1 7 mins
Dolph Lundgren on Immigration and Acting
Chapter 2 16 mins
Lundgren's Academic and Martial Arts Journey
Chapter 3 9 mins
Dolf Lundgren
Chapter 4 1 min
Brain Sensors and AI
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Bob Mortimer
Bob Mortimer is a comic and author, renowned for his... more
Feb 2 2024 42m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Bob Mortimer Talks Writing and Novel
Chapter 2 13 mins
Bob Mortimer Discusses Authenticity and Success
Chapter 3 7 mins
Comedy Dynamics and Being Second Banana
Chapter 4 9 mins
Loneliness, Ambitions, and Gratitude
Chapter 5 1 min
Promoting NPR Programs and Sponsors
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Trace Lysette
Trace Lysette is an actor, rapper and former drag pe... more
Jan 30 2024 36m
The Intersection of Drag and Theater
Chapter 1 15 mins
Actor Discusses Starring Role in 'Monica
Chapter 2 9 mins
Trans Representation in Film and Drag
Chapter 3 13 mins
Trans Actors' Challenges in Hollywood
Chapter 4 34 sec
NPR and Xfinity Sponsorship and Offers
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