Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

A special treat for our podcast listeners! For years, Bullseye would close out each episode with an essay written by Jesse called The Outshot. It was an opportunity to show appreciation for the things he loves. For Bullseye's recent 25th anniversary tour, we thought we'd bring The Outshot back. In it, Jesse reflects on his time working in radio. This segment was recorded live at The PIT in New York City. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

It’s the Bullseye Holiday Spectacular! We look back at some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We’ve got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On the latest episode we're coming to you live from New York City at The PIT. We've got interviews from Tony Shalhoub, Jad Abumrad, H. Jon Benjamin and stand-up from Josh Gondelman. Plus, music from Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez – the duo that wrote the music from Frozen, Coco and more. They'll perform a never-before-heard song that was written for Kermit the Frog. What a treat! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the course of 30 years, The Hives have perfected what it means to be a garage rock band. We're joined by singer Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and his brother, lead guitarist Nicholaus Arson. They talk about the band's latest record The Hives Forever Forever the Hives. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Vince Staples returns to Bullseye! He chats with us about his Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show, what got him into making music and much more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Rob Corddry, known for his work on The Daily Show and Hot Tub Time Machine, shares how his baldness influenced his career confidence and acting choices. Musician Dan Grayson discusses the creative process behind composing the show's original theme music and how college shaped his artistic journey. Together, they reflect on the power of long-form interviews and the unique relationship between comedy and music. Their insights provide a humorous and nostalgic look at the journey of creativity and self-acceptance.

Glynn Washington, host of Snap Judgment, captivates with tales of storytelling's impact, sharing how he escaped an apocalyptic cult through narrative. Adam Scott, actor from Parks and Recreation, fondly recalls his Santa Cruz childhood, discussing beach culture and his unique job as a taffy puller. Boots Riley gives insights into transitioning from music to film, revealing how he fabricated momentum to finance his projects. The mix of powerful stories, laughter, and local nostalgia makes for an engaging and memorable discussion.

Jordan Morris and Gene O'Neill, co-hosts with Jesse Thorn from the early days of college radio, come together to celebrate 25 years of their quirky show. They delve into hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including how they booked surf legend Dick Dale. The trio reflects on their early sketches, cringe-worthy caller reenactments, and the awkwardness of phone interviews. They share lessons learned from their college radio journey, blending humor with heartfelt nostalgia, showcasing how those formative years shaped their comedic careers.

This whole month, we’re ringing in 25 years of Bullseye being on the airwaves. If you’ve heard our archives you might have heard Bullseye referred to as The Sound of Young America. That was the show’s original name when it started as a college radio show back at Santa Cruz’s KZSC.To kick off our 25th anniversary, we’re bringing you the first of many celebrations: a spectacular live show recorded at LAist 89.3 in Pasadena at their Crawford Family Forum.We’ll have interviews with Roy Wood Jr., Jason Mantzoukas, music from Rebecca Sugar. Plus, standup comedy from Al Madrigal.Roy Wood Jr. joined us to talk about his book – The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir. Jason Mantzoukas talked about being known as an improv guy and his time on Taskmaster. You can check out Rebecca Sugar’s latest EP Lonely Magic on Bandcamp. More info on live show dates for Al Madrigal on his website. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

WTF with Marc Maron revolutionized the medium of podcasting. Despite being one of the most popular podcasts in history, the show was run by two people: Marc Maron as the host, and Brendan McDonald as his producer. Maron and McDonald talked to Bullseye about WTF’s origins, their equal partnership in producing the show, and why it ended.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy