Sam Fragoso

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Sam Fragoso & Abbi Jacobson 23 Aug 2023 • EN

Abbi Jacobson is in a League of Her Own

Today, our conversation with actor and writer Abbi Jacobson! We sat with Abbi last summer around the release of her latest series, A League of Their Own (5:35), to discuss the legacy of the 1992 film (10:35), her earliest comedic influences (15:05), moving to New York City post-college (21:04), falling in love with imp

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Sam Fragoso & Joyce Carol Oates 19 Jul 2023 • EN

At Home with Writer Joyce Carol Oates

Last summer, we traveled to Princeton, New Jersey to sit with legendary writer Joyce Carol Oates. The talk begins with her daily routine, from writing to revision (6:34), the real-life events that inspired her recent novel, Babysitter (9:09), and why she’s fascinated with examining violence in her work (14:06). Then, w

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Sam Fragoso & Geena Rocero 21 Jun 2023 • EN

Model and Activist Geena Rocero Lives Her Story

Today, we sit with model, writer, and activist Geena Rocero! At the top, we discuss transgender visibility in the US (3:40), her ‘magical’ upbringing in the Philippines (5:52), and a ceremony that helped her find her true self (9:28). Then, she describes the influence of her trans mother Tigerlily (14:50), her rapid as

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Sam Fragoso & Sarah Silverman 18 Jun 2023 • EN

A Father’s Day Special with Sarah Silverman

Today, we’re joined by comedian Sarah Silverman! At the top, we reflect on loss (7:16), her new special, Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love (12:35), and coming of age in the ‘80s (18:42). Then, she talks about her early comedic influences (25:35), her path from SNL to Los Angeles (32:30), and the mentorship of Garry Sha

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Sam Fragoso & Bill Hader 24 May 2023 • EN

Bill Hader Says Goodbye to ‘Barry’

As we approach the series finale of Barry, we return to our talk with actor and director Bill Hader. We discuss the thematic evolution of his hit HBO series (7:02), and how it draws from films like Taxi Driver and Goodfellas (10:36). Then, Bill reflects on growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma (13:16), the influence of his lat

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Sam Fragoso & Jenny Odell 02 Apr 2023 • EN

How Author Jenny Odell Discovered a Life Beyond the Clock

Today, we’re joined by writer and artist Jenny Odell! At the top, we discuss the recent legislation regulating social media in Utah (4:02), how these platforms affect our perception of daily life (5:20), and the relationship between time and power Odell unpacks in her first book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attent

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