Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

This week we're talking with the one and only George Lopez. He joins us to talk about how he and his daughter Mayan approached creating their sitcom Lopez vs Lopez. He also opens up about his upbringing and the relationship he had with his grandparents who raised him. He also gets into how his comedy style has changed over the years since he first performed on The Tonight Show in the nineties.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We're presenting a sneak peek of a bonus episode for Bullseye's annual MaxFunDrive. Jesse is asking guests like Denzel Curry and Meg Stalter about the worst jobs they've ever had. If you like what you hear, we've got even more of it at maximumfun.org/join.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Charlotte Nicdao stars as Poppy on the Apple TV+ comedy Mythic Quest. She joins Bullseye to talk about that very funny show. We talk about her upbringing in Australia, and the first time she visited the United States when she was a teenager for music camp. She also takes us back to the time she auditioned for the part of a mob boss in her school's production of Guys and Dolls.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

George Wallace has been doing stand-up for fifty years. Known for his evergreen humor, he's practically royalty in Las Vegas, where he's done so many residencies he's lost count. Wallace talks to Bullseye about his love of the 70s, welcoming everyone in the room as a performer, and the influence of preaching on his comedy style.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Music writer Andrew "Noz" Nosnitsky gets into why bay area rapper Saafir's debut record Boxcar Sessions, deserves to be inducted into the canon of great pop culture albums.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Linda Holmes knows what goes into a good romantic comedy. Linda has written about pop culture for more than 20 years and is a huge fan of the genre. She's also written romantic comedy novels herself. Linda joins us on Bullseye to discuss her latest novel Back After This. She breaks down the clichés that make rom-coms great and the tropes that make them stink.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

You may know him as Zorro, or as a very Zorro-like cat from the Shrek universe: Puss in Boots. It's Antonio Banderas! He talks with us about reconnecting with, and then portraying his friend and collaborator Pedro Almodóvar. Plus, he talks about how his acting experience in Hollywood did not, for the lack of a better term, translate to acting in Spanish films.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pedro Almodóvar is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of all time. He's the director of the movies Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down, Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown and, most recently, The Room Next Door . He chats with us about his dramatic endeavor Julieta, his new wave band, and his unseen ailment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Kelsey Grammer, the Emmy award-winning actor famous for his roles as Dr. Frasier Crane and Sideshow Bob, opens up about his tumultuous journey in entertainment. He shares candid insights about overcoming addiction during his time on Cheers and how he learned to forgive himself. The conversation shifts to the inspiration behind Sideshow Bob's voice and some comedic moments from set. With personal anecdotes about fatherhood and the healing power of performance, Grammer balances humor and vulnerability throughout.

Tramell Tillman, known for his role as Mr. Milchick in 'Severance' and his early days on 'The Wire,' delves into the complexities of his character's dual nature in a corporate world. He shares insights into collaborating with Ben Stiller and reflects on his upbringing in the Baptist church, grappling with faith and identity. Tramell opens up about the challenges of being a Black artist in predominantly white spaces and his journey from theater to television fame, revealing the cultural impact of 'The Wire'.