Choice Words with Samantha Bee
Lemonada Media
We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A song lyric a musician came up with in the shower that made them instantly famous? Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast.
Episodes
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Sep 7, 2021 • 55min
Full Release: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Samantha Bee sits down with Joseph Gordon-Levitt to discuss how making music has changed in their lifetimes, what happens when tech gets ahead of the law, staying grateful, and the joys of visiting Sesame Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2021 • 53min
Full Release: Sara Schaefer
Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Sara Schaefer to talk about releasing a book during a pandemic, her miniature comedy club the Haha Hole, and what's scarier — live TV or cliff jumps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2021 • 13min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #9
In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam gets you in the back-to-school spirit by answering your school questions! Find out what kind of high school student she was, and why she hates golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2021 • 42min
Full Release: Jen Psaki
Samantha Bee sits down with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki to discuss her favorite parts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (hint: it's not the name), what to say to people who don't think childcare is infrastructure, and why people keep sending her hair berets (thanks Esther!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2021 • 60min
Full Release: Bradley Whitford
Samantha Bee sits down with Emmy-nominee Bradley Whitford to discuss how The West Wing became "progressive porn," who in the Trump administration he would be cast to play, his new documentary Not Going Quietly, and his deep relationship with Sam's dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2021 • 15min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #8
In a special spooky bonus episode of Full Release, Sam answers listener questions with a Friday the 13th twist. Listen to find out her greatest phobia and her favorite scary movies. It'll be a scream!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10, 2021 • 53min
Full Release: Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Samantha Bee sits down with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to talk about the bipartisan infrastructure bill, electric vehicles, and if he'd like to travel to Space. Listen now for some out of this world answers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 30, 2021 • 15min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #7
In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam answers your pressing Olympics questions! Listen to learn about her ideal opening ceremony and if she thinks they should have a permanent location. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2021 • 54min
Full Release: The Menopause Manifesto w/ Dr. Jen Gunter
In a special episode, Samantha Bee welcomes Twitter's unofficial gynecologist, Dr. Jen Gunter, back to the show to discuss her new book, The Menopause Manifesto, and tackle everything from reforming the word menopause, why women hate the word moist, and the joys of trolling dangerous feminine products on social media. This episode was initially recorded for the Commonwealth Club and Inforum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 16, 2021 • 15min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #6
In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam answers listener questions and reveals why her Secret Service name would be Mom Jeans, how she's never been surprised in an interview, and why she worked at a bank as a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
