• Wild Card with Rachel Martin

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Wild Card with Rachel Martin

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  • NAMED A TOP 10 PODCAST OF 2024 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES

    There are interview podcasts and then there's Wild Card. Rachel Martin rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to answer questions they've never been asked before about life's biggest questions. Actors, writers and musicians open up about their fears, their joys and how they've built meaning from experience – all with the help of a very special deck of cards.

    Want more Wild Card? Support NPR by subscribing to Wild Card+. You'll get access to bonus episodes and you'll get to listen sponsor-free. Learn more at plus.npr.org/wildcard.
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  • Barry Jenkins chooses to believe in chaos

    Barry Jenkins chooses to believe in chaos
    Dec 19 2024
    Barry Jenkins is best known for indie films like "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Moonlight." Now he's helming Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King." He talks to Rachel about the connections he sees between his old work and the new movie, and he also tells her about the place he sought refuge as a child and why he's compelled to believe that there's no order in the universe.

    To listen sponsor-free, access bonus episodes and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard

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    41 mins
  • Ilana Glazer is connecting with their inner animal

    Ilana Glazer is connecting with their inner animal
    Dec 12 2024
    2024 has been a big year for Ilana Glazer. First they co-wrote and co-starred in "Babes." Now, they have a new stand-up special coming out on Hulu, called "Human Magic." The "Broad City" co-creator and star talks to Rachel about learning how to rebel at age 37, figuring out how to be alone and tapping into their inner animal.

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    32 mins
  • Ilana Glazer on responsibility and a belief John Lithgow let go of

    Ilana Glazer on responsibility and a belief John Lithgow let go of
    Dec 12 2024
    Comedian Ilana Glazer talks about being prepared at a young age for grown-up responsibilities and John Lithgow discusses a belief he had to let go of.

    This normally would be a bonus episode just for Wild Card+ listeners. With this being the season of giving, we're sharing this one with everyone! To hear more bonus content like this, regular episodes sponsor-free, and support the work of NPR, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org.

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Unique

Fascinating conversations and a clever way to learn about people that are pivotal to our culture.

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Not My Cup of Tea

Listening to celebrities taking themselves way too seriously. New agey, wishy washy host Rachel Martin should have stuck to news. It's like the worst of NPR fake speech on steroids. And I generally like NPR. Yuck!

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