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Sep 26, 2025 • 28min
Timothy Olyphant | Trump Demands Arrests for U.N. "Sabotage” Amid MAGA Escalator Conspiracy: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at MAGA Republicans and Fox News hosts speculating that there was a nefarious conspiracy to stop Trump's escalator at the United Nations.Then, Timothy Olyphant gives Seth an introduction for himself that he wrote, talks about the painful process of bleaching his eyebrows for Alien: Earth and being an art major in college.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 25, 2025 • 26min
Ken Jeong | Trump Riffs at U.N. After Teleprompter Snafu; Fox Claims Escalator "Sabotage": A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's rambling speech at the United Nations and his White House's claim that U.N. staffers sabotaged the escalator.Then, Ken Jeong talks about the contestants of 99 to Beat not knowing that the prize money was $1 million, working on KPop Demon Hunters and Joel McHale being the nicest person he's ever met.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 23, 2025 • 26min
Jake Tapper | Kimmel Set to Return Amid Backlash to Trump's Censorship Push; Trump Criticizes Bondi: A Closer Look
Jake Tapper, CNN's chief Washington correspondent and author, dives into pressing issues regarding free speech, particularly surrounding the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show. He labels this move a striking example of government censorship. The conversation also touches on Trump's aggressive tactics to silence political opponents, including threats against media outlets. Additionally, Tapper shares insights from his book, 'Race Against Terror,' detailing the relentless pursuit of an Al Qaeda killer amid ongoing global conflict.

Sep 22, 2025 • 21min
Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCV (Episodes 147 & 148)
Seth dives into listener comments and hilariously recalls how a single word sparked a viral sensation. He tackles pronunciation corrections, sharing comedic gems about words like 'feral' and 'iPhone.' Reflecting on creative gifts from viewers, he navigates through some awkward moments. Amid the laughter, he also addresses the Cats movie's visual blunders and muses about unusual memorial ideas like turning ashes into Frisbees. The episode wraps up with chair complaints and a light-hearted nod to his impression practices.

Sep 19, 2025 • 25min
Jason Bateman | Trump Returns from U.K. Visit and the White House Cracks Down on Free Speech: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lavish state visit to the U.K. and his administration's attempts to silence critics and crack down on free speech.Then, Jason Bateman talks about starring in Black Rabbit with Jude Law, growing out his beard for the role and reuniting with his Ozark co-star Laura Linney as she directed two episodes of the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 18, 2025 • 25min
Brett Goldstein | Rob Reiner
Seth welcomes Brett Goldstein, who talks about working with Imogen Poots on their movie All of You, the test he uses to determine if he's going to get along with someone and why he wanted to shoot a scene of Shrinking with Harrison Ford and Jason Segel in a water park.Then, Rob Reiner talks about why he was inspired to revive Spinal Tap after 40 years with the movie Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, Elton John's, Paul McCartney's and Garth Brooks' cameos in the film and why it was so difficult for him to become a director at the time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 17, 2025 • 26min
Margot Robbie & Colin Farrell | Trump Family's UAE Crypto Deal Revealed; Trump Snaps at Australian Reporter: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at a major investigation by The New York Times revealing that Trump secured billions in crypto investments from a foreign country while simultaneously giving that country access to valuable computer chips.Then, Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell talk about starring in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, running through their lines together while driving around Los Angeles and what road-tripping culture is like in Australia and Ireland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 16, 2025 • 24min
Jessica Chastain | Trump Gives Europe Ultimatum After Russian Drones Breach NATO Airspace: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump responding to Russia's invasion of Poland's airspace by giving an ultimatum to NATO instead of Vladimir Putin.Then, Jessica Chastain talks about her decision to go back to school to get her Master's in Public Administration at Harvard, what it was like to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and her experience meeting the person that loosely inspired her role in The Savant.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 12, 2025 • 25min
America Ferrera | Seth Addresses the Killing of Charlie Kirk | Inflation Rises as Economy Gets Worse: A Closer Look
Seth takes a moment to address the killing of Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah and the rising acts of political violence across the country.Then, Seth takes a closer look at the Bureau of Labor Statistics announcing that consumer prices rose more than expected in August despite being a huge issue among voters in last year's presidential election.Following that, America Ferrera talks about interacting with new Ugly Betty fans 20 years after the show premiered, meeting the people that were impacted by the real-life events depicted in her film The Lost Bus and taking bus driving lessons with Matthew McConaughey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 11, 2025 • 25min
Josh Gad | Trump Met with Protests While Dining Out in DC; GOP Calls Epstein Birthday Card Fake: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans now claiming the Jeffrey Epstein files are fake after years of demanding their release and Trump getting heckled by protesters at a restaurant in Washington, D.C.Then, Josh Gad talks about being directed by Alex Winter in the film Adulthood, pitching Spaceballs 2 to Mel Brooks after dreaming up the entire movie and having reservations about The Book of Mormon after reading the script for the first time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.