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Rapper Denzel Curry was born and raised in Miami, but his music doesn't really sound like he's from Miami. With his reputation as a Soundcloud rapper – his home isn't so much the neighborhood he grew up in as the website where he posts his music. He joins us to talk about his latest record King of the Mischievous South and his time growing up in Miami. We also get into some of his hobbies – he's a big fan of the card game Magic The Gathering.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Vulture senior editor and writer Jesse David Fox joins us to talk about Comedy Book. It's a book about the history and evolution of comedy through covers and interviews of greats like Jerry Seinfeld, Ali Wong, and Adam Sandler.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Nick Park is the creator of the beloved stop motion series Wallace & Gromit, as well as the movies Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run. His latest project is the movie Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. He joins us to talk about the film and answers our most pressing question: Has he met any real life dogs named Gromit, and how many of those dogs were good boys?Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jeff Hiller is an actor and comedian. Alongside Bridget Everett he stars in the HBO comedy Somebody Somewhere. The series just wrapped its third and final season. Hiller joins us on Bullseye to talk about the show. We also get into Hiller's time as a teacher and performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in New York. He talks about what he learned there, what he loved about it and what frustrated him most about the experience.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Our first guest of the year is the one and only Jude Law. He joins us to talk about his work on the new Star Wars series Skeleton Crew and his new film The Order. He also shares insight into what it takes to pull off a good accent.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Marianne Jean-Baptiste is a classically trained actor who has over 50 credits to her name, including Secrets & Lies and the FBI show Without a Trace. She currently stars in the film Hard Truths, directed by Mike Leigh, and has received critical acclaim for her performance. When we talked in 2020, she'd just starred in the new thriller In Fabric. We're revisiting our conversation with the actor, talking about the film and the time she read a newspaper for 45-minutes as part of an audition.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

John Larroquette, an Emmy and Tony award-winning actor renowned for his role in Night Court, reflects on his nearly 50-year career. He candidly discusses the emotional return to set after losing beloved co-stars and shares his journey with substance abuse. The conversation touches on the humor and heart of the new Night Court series and dives into his early work narrating The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Larroquette also sheds light on character evolution and the complexities of revisiting iconic roles with vulnerability and gratitude.

Nikki Giovanni died earlier this month at the age 81. We were fortunate enough to get to talk with her in 2021 and wanted to revisit our conversation with the late poet. She spoke with us about the first poem she remembered writing, overcoming teenage angst and why she was not afraid—excited even—to find life on Mars.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kim Deal, the iconic lead singer and guitarist of The Breeders and The Pixies, shares her journey from the suburbs of Dayton, Ohio, to the heights of alternative rock fame. She discusses the unexpected success of The Breeders, fueled by the hit 'Cannonball,' and her recent solo album, 'Nobody Loves You More.' Deal reflects on the serendipitous moments that shaped her career, the nostalgia of transforming music formats, and the evolution of female musicians in rock. It's a delightful dive into her musical inspirations and experiences!

Howard Bryant, a legendary baseball journalist and author of 'Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original,' delves into the remarkable life of Rickey Henderson. He reminisces about Henderson's extraordinary career and unique playing style, revealing anecdotes that showcase his defiance against norms and exceptional base-stealing skills. The conversation highlights Henderson's deep connection with Oakland, his struggles for acceptance, and the broader impact he had on the sport and aspiring athletes. A heartfelt tribute to an unforgettable figure in baseball.