Shows
2018-04-0600 min2018-04-0600 min
Vishnu PrasadLove, SimonThe panel chats about Love, Simon; the first big American studio film to give a gay teenager the kind of story that John Hughes gave straight kids in the 1980s. Guest: Dave Holmes, Editor at Large for Esquire.com.
2018-04-0417 min
Vishnu PrasadReady Player One and What's Making Us HappySpielberg returns to his cinema-as-thrill-ride roots in this adaptation of Ernest Cline's YA novel. Guest: The Verge's Tasha Robinson.
2018-03-3028 min
Vishnu PrasadIsle of DogsThe panel chats about the new Wes Anderson film Isle of Dogs, a stop-motion-animated film about loyal dogs exiled to a lonely island. Guest: Film critic Chris Klimek.
2018-03-2817 min
Vishnu PrasadSXSW 2018 WrapThe panels shares some of their favorite new music discoveries from this year's SXSW Music Festival. Guests: NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and music writer Katie Presley.
2018-03-2335 min
Vishnu PrasadHigh MaintenanceThe panel High Maintenance, HBO's anthology series about a marijuana dealer and his clients in New York City. Guests: Weekend Edition editor Barrie Hardymon and All Things Considered host Audie Cornish.
2018-03-2119 min
Vishnu PrasadTalk Show Talk and What's Making Us HappyThe panel chats about some of their favorite talk show guests and what makes an ideal host-guest dynamic. Guest: Comedian Guy Branum, the host and creator of TruTV's Talk Show the Game Show.
2018-03-1632 min
Vishnu PrasadAtlantaDonald Glover's Emmy-winning comedy returns for second season that includes sharply drawn characters and an appreciation for the problems with success. Guests: Code Switch co-host Gene Demby and It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders.
2018-03-1423 min
Vishnu PrasadA Wrinkle In Time and What's Making Us HappyDirector Ava DuVernay's adaptation of the classic Madeleine L'Engle novel is devoid of cynicism, filled with beautiful images and deeply moving. Guest: Daisy Rosario of NPR member station WAMU.
2018-03-0927 min
Vishnu PrasadThe 2018 OscarsLast year's Oscars were wildly unpredictable. This year's were very predictable, with big wins for The Shape Of Water, all the actors who were expected to win all along, and Jordan Peele.
2018-03-0518 min
Vishnu PrasadOur 2018 Oscars PreviewThe team takes a moment to consider the upcoming Oscars in categories big and small. They probably won't end with anyone handing over the wrong envelope. But wouldn't it be surprising if they did? Guest: NPR Film Critic Bob Mondello
2018-03-0245 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Regrettable Television Pop QuizThe panel tries to stump each other with clips from the weirdest TV they could find. Guest: All Things Considered host Audie Cornish.
2018-02-2820 min
Vishnu PrasadAnnihilation and What's Making Us HappyAlex Garland's new sci-fi thriller is very weird, and we loved it. Guests: Writer Chris Klimek and Daisy Rosario of NPR member station WAMU.
2018-02-2325 min
Vishnu PrasadQueer EyeThe Netflix series "Queer Eye" is a reboot of the 2003 phenomenon, not a retread. They've dropped "For the Straight Guy" from the title, reflecting the retooled makeover series' updated, and slightly broadened, mission. Guests: Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, co-hosts of Nancy, a podcast from WNYC studios.
2018-02-2118 min
Vishnu PrasadBlack Panther and What's Making Us HappyRyan Coogler's Marvel film, set largely in the richly imagined Afro-futurist utopia of Wakanda, is by turns intimate, immediate and — most importantly — new. Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby.
2018-02-1626 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Winter OlympicsSam Sanders joins the panel to talk about his memories of the Sochi Olympics, the way young athletes handle attention and athleticism itself, what we love watching during this year's games in Pyeongchang.
2018-02-1422 min
Vishnu PrasadDarkest Hour and What's Making Us HappyThe panel discusses the Oscar-nominated film Darkest Hour, which stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill. Guest: Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent Podcast.
2018-02-0924 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Super BowlThe Eagles won a thrilling victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, to the delight of Philadelphians everywhere. Tom Brady of the Patriots proved fallible, while Justin Timberlake was ... just fine. Guests: Code Switch's Gene Demby and writer Katie Presley.
2018-02-0522 min
Vishnu PrasadRoxane GayRoxane Gay latest book is the memoir Hunger. It's about her relationship with her body, with trauma, and with her own history. In September 2017, host Linda Holmes and Gay sat down at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. They talked about writing, about bodies, about the closeness people feel with her when they've read her work.
2018-02-0220 min
Vishnu PrasadThe 2018 GrammysWe recap the highlights of this year's Grammy Awards, including a sweep by Bruno Mars and memorable performances from Kendrick Lamar and Kesha. Guests: NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden.
2018-01-2919 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Good Doctor and What's Making Us HappyWe chat about The Good Doctor, ABC's hit medical drama in which Freddie Highmore plays a surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. Guest: Uproxx TV Critic Alan Sepinwall.
2018-01-2626 min
Vishnu PrasadPhantom ThreadThe gang discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, Phantom Thread. The story about the twisted relationship between a dressmaker (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his muse (Vicky Krieps) just earned six Oscar nominations. Guest: KJZZ Senior Producer and Daniel Day-Lewis super fan Sarah Ventre.
2018-01-2420 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and What's Making Us HappyThe gang takes a look at Amy Sherman-Palladino's award-winning comedy, starring Rachel Brosnahan as a '50s housewife-turned-comedian. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. Guests: Writer Katie Presley and Weekend Edition Books Editor Barrie Hardymon.
2018-01-1925 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Florida Project and Remembering Dolores O'RiordanThe panel talks about the Florida Project, Sean Baker's small-scale but memorable film set at a motel near Disney World. Then, we take a moment to remember Dolores O'Riodan, the lead singer of the Cranberries, who died suddenly at age 46. Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby.
2018-01-1722 min
Vishnu PrasadI, Tonya and What's Making Us HappyThis week's show takes a look at an emerging awards contender in the acting categories: I, Tonya, the semi-mockumentary retelling of the life of Tonya Harding, controversial figure skater. Guest: Librarian Margaret H. Willison.
2018-01-1227 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Golden Globe AwardsRecent stories of sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood inspired black dresses and unexpected guests at the Golden Globes. Plus, Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to win the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and she spent nearly all her time talking about the long struggle for justice for women. In the actual awards races, Three Billboards, Ladybird, and Amazon scored.
2018-01-0819 minVishnu PrasadPop Culture Resolutions and Predictions, Plus What's Making Us HappyCode Switch's Kat Chow joins the panel as they say goodbye to 2017 by revisiting their resolutions and predictions from last year and making new ones for 2018.
2018-01-0548 min
Vishnu PrasadJohn ChoHost Linda Holmes talks with actor John Cho (Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, Star Trek) about why he misses doing broad comedies, his decision to join The Exorcist, what it's like being the subject of internet fandom, and his new film Columbus.
2018-01-0322 min
Vishnu PrasadBlack Mirror and What's Making Us HappyThe panel chats about Black Mirror, Netflix's sci-fi anthology series. The fourth season premiers today. Guests: film and theater critic Chris Klimek and Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod.
2017-12-2926 minVishnu PrasadOur 15 Favorites Of 2017The panel runs down their 15 favorite TV shows, movies, books, video games, and trends of 2017.
2017-12-2730 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Post and What's Making Us HappyThe panel chats about the Post, Steven Spielberg's latest film which follows the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. The movie stars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. Guest: All Things Considered Film Critic Bob Mondello.
2017-12-2226 min
Vishnu PrasadOur Hanukkah SpecialWhile you may have wrapped up your Hanukkah celebrations, we wanted to share a conversation about the role that Hanukkah plays for kids and adults, and some of the pop culture that surrounds it. Guests: Weekend Edition Editor Barrie Hardymon and KJZZ Senior Producer Sarah Ventre.
2017-12-2026 min
Vishnu PrasadStar Wars: The Last Jedi and What's Making Us HappyWriter/director Rian Johnson joins the Star Wars franchise to deliver a chapter that's fast, fun and freewheeling, even as it introduces surprising nuance to the classic Dark Side vs. Light Side beef. Guest: NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith.
2017-12-1531 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Shape of WaterThe panel talks about the Guillermo del Toro film about a woman racing to save her not-quite-human true love from the bad guys. Guest: NPR Arts Desk Correspondent Neda Ulaby.
2017-12-1316 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Disaster Artist, The Room, and What's Making Us HappyJames Franco's The Disaster Artist tells the story of the making of The Room, one of the most famous awful movies of all time. The panel sits down to talk about Franco's vision and his muse. Guest: NPR Music's Marissa Lorusso.
2017-12-0825 min
Vishnu PrasadCall Me By Your NameLuca Guadagnino's lush adaptation of Andre Aciman's novel stars Timothee Chalamet as a teenage prodigy who falls in love with a visiting grad student played by Armie Hammer. Guest: All Things Considered Film Critic Bob Mondello.
2017-12-0618 min
Vishnu PrasadThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, MissouriThe panel reviews Martin McDonagh's polarizing new film, which stars Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Rockwell. Guest: Code Switch co-host Gene Demby.
2017-12-0128 min
Vishnu PrasadCocoPixar's latest animated film follows young Miguel through an adventure that teaches him about family and remembrance. Code Switch's Shereen Marisol Meraji joins the panel to talk about the film and the Disney short Olaf's Frozen Advenure.
2017-11-2922 min
Vishnu PrasadBlack-ish and What's Making Us HappyThe panel checks in with the ABC sitcom Black-ish, then share what's making them happy this week. Guests: Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings, co-hosts of The Nod.
2017-11-2428 min
Vishnu PrasadLady BirdThe panel chats about why they love Lady Bird, the coming-of-age film written and directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Saoirse Ronan.
2017-11-2222 min
Vishnu PrasadJustice League and What's Making Us HappyThe gang discusses DC Comics' latest movie, featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Cyborg. That, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Guests: NPR Music
2017-11-1723 min
Vishnu PrasadMurder On The Orient Express and Cozy Murder MysteriesThe panel tackles Kenneth Branagh's new Agatha Christie remake — and picks a few recommendations for when you just want to snuggle under blankets and watch a murder get solved. Guests: Weekend Edition Editor Barrie Hardymon and Librarian Margaret H. Willison.
2017-11-1517 min
Vishnu PrasadThis Is Us, Speechless, and What's Making Us HappyAll Things Considered host Ari Shapiro joins the panel to disuss This Is Us, NBC's hit family drama. Then, All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish tags in for a chat about ABC's new sitcom Speechless. Plus, what's making us happy this week. (This episode originally aired on December 6, 2016.)
2017-11-1045 min
Vishnu PrasadPop Culture Advice With Audie CornishThe Pop Culture Happy Hour gang answer some pop culture advice questions, including balancing recaps with television consumption and if you should try to expand your girlfriend's pop culture tastes.
2017-11-0810 min
Vishnu PrasadThor: Ragnarok and What's Making Us HappyThe panel takes on the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with help from Code Switch co-host and established Taika Waititi fan Shereen Marisol Meraji.
2017-11-0327 min
Vishnu PrasadStranger Things 2After a highly successful first season, the Netflix monster mystery returns. But does it overcome the challenges that have plagued sequels for decades? Guest: TV Critic Eric Deggans.
2017-11-0119 min
Vishnu PrasadAmerican Vandal and What's Making Us HappyThe panel discusses American Vandal, the Netflix mockumentary series that's a hilariously precise dissection of our cultural fascination with true crime narratives. Guest: Mallory Ortberg of Slate's Dear Prudence.
2017-10-2725 min
Vishnu PrasadJohn HodgmanAuthor, comedian, and fake internet judge John Hodgman talks about his new book Vacationland, mediating internet disputes, writing a serious book after a lot of fake facts, and lots more.
2017-10-2513 min
Vishnu PrasadShark Tank and What's Making Us HappyNPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith joins the panel to talk about the oddly successful and often bizarre ABC series that brings entrepreneurs to beg for money from rich people.
2017-10-2030 min
Vishnu PrasadTom HanksActor Tom Hanks talks to host Linda Holmes about his new short story collection Uncommon Type, the cosmos, David S. Pumpkins, Nora Ephron, men dancing in shrimp costumes, and how the film industry is changing.
2017-10-1830 min
Vishnu PrasadWill & Grace and What's Making Us HappyNBC's Will & Grace is back for at least two revival seasons, more than 10 years after it went off the air the first time. But is the sitcom still relevant in 2017? Guests: Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, Co-Hosts of Nancy from WNYC Studios.
2017-10-1328 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Good PlaceA discussion of the NBC comedy The Good Place, which stars Kristen Bell and Ted Danson. We're big fans of the show, and it's from one of the creators of Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. It's funny and weird and packed with jokes, and it's all about the afterlife. Guest: Producer Emeritus and Music Director Mike Katzif.
2017-10-1117 min
Vishnu PrasadBlade Runner 2049Writer Chris Klimek joins Stephen Thompson and Glen Weldon to discuss Denis Villeneuve's sequel to the Ridley Scott cult classic Blade Runner.
2017-10-0620 minVishnu PrasadThe Princess Bride And Remembering Tom PettyThis year The Princess Bride turns 30, so we decided to discuss the film and its enduring legacy. Plus, we take a moment to remember rock legend Tom Petty, who died Monday at the age of 66. Guest: Code Switch's Kat Chow.
2017-10-0423 min
Vishnu PrasadBattle of the Sexes and What's Making Us HappyThe new film, starring Emma Stone as Billie Jean King and Steve Carell as Bobby Riggs, the players facing off in one of the most famous tennis matches in history. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Guest: Writer Katie Presley.
2017-09-2925 min
Vishnu PrasadMovie Roundup: The LEGO Ninjago Movie, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, And Mother!Linda Holmes, Stephen Thompson, and Glen Weldon discuss three recent releases then look back at their summer box office predictions.
2017-09-2723 min
Vishnu PrasadFall Movie PreviewAs summer gives way to fall, blockbusters give way to award contenders. Critics Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, Tasha Robinson, and Bilal Quershi share some of the best, buzziest and otherwise noteworthy films coming to theaters.
2017-09-2247 min
Vishnu PrasadEmmy Awards 2017NPR's TV critic joins the gang for a look at this year's Emmy Awards. The Handmaid's Tale, Big Little Lies, Saturday Night Live, Veep and Atlanta all won multiple awards in major categories, on a night that rarely strayed far from current events. Also, we take a moment to remember actor Harry Dean Stanton.
2017-09-1818 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Deuce and What's Making Us HappyThe gang tackles David Simon's new HBO drama about the rise of the adult-film industry in New York's Times Square. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. Guests: Weekend Edition Books Editor Barrie Hardymon and Writer Katie Presley.
2017-09-1528 min
Vishnu PrasadPeople We're Pulling ForIt's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders and writer Katie Presley join Glen Weldon and Stephen Thompson for an old favorite: People We're Pulling For. The panel explains why props to a comedian, a TV mogul, a wonderfully eccentric author and a deeply dry character actor all get our stamp of approval.
2017-09-1317 min
Vishnu PrasadOutlanderWeekend Edition Book Editor Barrie Hardymon and librarian Margaret Willison chat with Linda about Outlander, a sexy time-travel fantasy series currently airing on Starz. The series is based on a popular series of romance novels by Diana Gabaldon.
2017-09-0829 min
Vishnu PrasadMother-Daughter Directors Nancy Meyers and Hallie Meyers-ShyerNancy Meyers is the filmmaker behind comedies like Something's Gotta Give and It's Complicated. Now her daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, is joining the family business with her debut film Home Again, which stars Reese Witherspoon. Host Linda Holmes talks to the mother-daughter team about working together, the challenges of making an indie rom-com, and building worlds through beautiful homes.
2017-09-0614 min
Vishnu PrasadLake Bell and What's Making Us HappyDirector, writer, and actor Lake Bell talks about the making of her new film I Do... Until I Don't, the way her British friends hang up the phone, and her fascination with unseen voices.
2017-09-0120 min
Vishnu PrasadGame of ThronesGame of Thrones just wrapped its penultimate season, so we sit down for a spoiler-packed discussion with our pals Gene Demby, Barrie Hardymon, and Tasha Robinson.
2017-08-3022 min
Vishnu PrasadThe MTV VMAs and Taylor SwiftMusic writers Sarah Ventre and Marissa Lorusso join us to discuss Taylor Swift's new single and a disjointed MTV Video Music Awards hosted by Katy Perry.
2017-08-2818 min
Vishnu PrasadFall TV PreviewThe broadcast, cable and streaming networks have a lot on tap for the remainder of 2017. We talk about what we are excited to watch and what we think we survive cancellation
2017-08-2533 min
Vishnu PrasadLogan LuckySteven Soderbergh's racetrack heist film opened small for a big director, but its strong cast (Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Daniel Craig) and unusual release strategy make it a lot of fun to talk about. Guests: Culture writers Chris Klimek and Danielle Henderson.
2017-08-2322 min
Vishnu PrasadRegrettable Television Pop QuizSam Sanders (NPR's It's Been A Minute) joins the panel for the Regrettable Television Pop Quiz, in which the gang shares their knowledge about trashy television of the past and present.
2017-08-1827 min
Vishnu PrasadJudith Light From 'Transparent,' 'Ugly Betty' And 'Who's The Boss?'Actress Judith Light talks to host Linda Holmes her roles as Shelly Pfefferman on Transparent, Angela Bower on Who's The Boss?, and Karen Wolek on One Life To Live.
2017-08-1616 min
Vishnu PrasadA Guide to Stephen KingDark Tower is a snooze, so instead we talk about some of our favorite Stephen King books and film adaptations. Guests: Weekend Edition Books Editor Barrie Hardymon and The Verge's TV and Film Editor Tasha Robinson.
2017-08-1127 min
Vishnu PrasadDetroitWe discuss Kathryn Bigelow's new film Detroit. Its intense and unsettling depictions of police brutality in the summer of 1967, Detroit got under the panel's skin in different ways. Guests: Gene Demby (NPR's Code Switch) and Aisha Harris (Slate).
2017-08-0914 min
Vishnu PrasadInsecureWe check back in on Issa Rae's HBO comedy series Insecure as it kicks off its tighter, more assured second season. Plus, What's Making Us Happy this week. Guest: Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod podcast.
2017-08-0426 min
Vishnu PrasadAtomic BlondeFilm critic Chris Klimek joins us to talk Atomic Blonde, a stylish and visceral spy thriller set in 1989 Berlin. It co-stars Charlize Theron and a really impressive wig.
2017-08-0219 min
Vishnu PrasadValerian and the City of a Thousand PlanetsWe review the bonkers space opera Valerian, a passion project of director Luc Besson. Guest: Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent podcast.
2017-07-2820 min
Vishnu PrasadGirls TripThe "surprising" success of the raunch-com Girls Trip didn't particularly surprise us; we talk about precisely where this "out-of-nowhere" hit came from. Guests: Code Switch's Gene Demby and Slate's Aisha Harris.
2017-07-2617 min
Vishnu PrasadDunkirkNPR Music's Daoud Tyler-Ameen joins the panel for a discussion of the new film Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan's World War II epic.
2017-07-2126 min
Vishnu PrasadTwin Peaks: The ReturnWe sort out the adventures of Dale Cooper and the other residents of Twin Peaks: what works, what doesn't, and whether there's such a thing as "understanding." Plus, we remember George Romero, Martin Landau, and celebrate a new Doctor. Guests: NPR TV critic Eric Deggans and The Verge's TV and Film Editor Tasha Robinson.
2017-07-1927 min
Vishnu PrasadSpider-Man: Homecoming and Tour de PharmacyAll Things Considered host Audie Cornish joins the panel for discussions about Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming and Andy Samberg's HBO special Tour de Pharmacy.
2017-07-1440 min
Vishnu PrasadBaby Driver and When Auteurs Meet Film FranchisesFirst, a discussion of Baby Driver, Edgar Wright's fun new action film with Code Switch co-host Gene Demby and It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders. Then, Code Switch co-host Shereen Marisol Meraji and the panel dive into what happens when auteur directors helm big film franchises. Plus, what's making us happy this week.
2017-07-0750 min
Vishnu PrasadPop Culture Summer Stories And 'Playing House'This week, All Things Considered host Audie Cornish joins the panel to chat about how they spent their summers growing up. Plus, a conversation with best friends Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham of USA's Playing House.
2017-06-3045 min
Vishnu PrasadGLOW And Lena WaitheThis week, the panel discusses Netflix's new wrestling comedy GLOW with NPR's Code Switch Kat Chow. Then, we bring you a conversation we recently had in Los Angeles with Master of None actress and writer Lena Waithe.
2017-06-2338 min
Vishnu PrasadWonder Woman And The Tony AwardsThis week, the panel talks about Wonder Woman — or Diana, Princess of Themyscira — with NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer. Then, they shift the spotlight to the stage to talk about the Tony Awards with critics Trey Graham and Chris Klimek.
2017-06-1644 min
Vishnu PrasadWhen To Break Up With Television And Pop Culture Advice With Mallory OrtbergThis week, we bring you two unaired segments from our fall tour. First, All Things Considered host Audie Cornish helps us figure out when to quit a television show — and when to stick it out to the bitter end. Then, Mallory Ortberg (Slate's Dear Prudence) answers some pop culture advice questions.
2017-06-0932 min
Vishnu PrasadUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Derivative CultureThis week the panel is prepping for a few live shows, so we decided to revisit one of our favorite episodes from 2015. Code Switch's Kat Chow joins us for a chat about the Netflix series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and and the line between inspired and derivative when it comes to culture.
2017-06-0246 min
Vishnu PrasadAlien: Covenant and VeepFilm critic Chris Klimek joins the panel for a chat about the new Ridley Scott film Alien: Covenant and HBO's Veep.
2017-05-2638 min
Vishnu PrasadMaster of None and SnatchedOn this week's show, Gene Demby from NPR's Code Switch and NPR TV critic Eric Deggans join us for a conversation about the second season of Master Of None and the very silly film Snatched.
2017-05-1938 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Handmaid's Tale and a New ComedyThe panel talks about the harrowing TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, then switches gears to check in on the NBC comedy Great News, from – among others – executive producer Tina Fey. Guests: Code Switch's Leah Donnella and Weekend Edition Books Editor Barrie Hardymon
2017-05-1238 min
Vishnu PrasadGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and W. Kamau BellThis week we discuss Marvel's space action-comedy Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. Plus, a conversation we recently had in Chicago with comedian and writer W. Kamau Bell.
2017-05-0544 min
Vishnu PrasadSummer Movie Preview 2017All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish joins us for our annual summer movie preview. We break down what we are excited to watch, what we think will smash box office records, and what we think will lose millions of dollars.
2017-04-2844 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Fate of the Furious, Plus Clapbacks and FeudsCode Switch's Gene Demby and critic Chris Klimek join the gang for a discussion of latest installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise. Then, it's time for a discussion of clapbacks and feuds recorded live in Chicago with our NPR's Sam Sanders.
2017-04-2146 min
Vishnu PrasadChanging Colors in Comics and RuPaul's Drag RaceThe panel is on the road this week, so we are bringing you two special treats. First, you'll hear an episode of Code Switch that explores how comics are used as spaces for mapping race and identity. Then, we revisit our conversation about RuPaul's Drag Race which first aired in 2014.
2017-04-1446 min
Vishnu PrasadS-Town and Chewing GumThe panel dissects the new podcast S-Town, the latest project from the team behind Serial and This American life. Then, they'll chat about Chewing Gum, a british sex comedy that's now streaming on Netflix. Guest: Librarian Margaret H. Willison.
2017-04-0740 min
Vishnu PrasadDave Chappelle and CHiPsFirst we review Dave Chappelle's new Netflix stand-up specials with Code Switch's Gene Demby and For Colored Nerds co-host Brittany Luse. Then, we discuss the action comedy CHiPs with Morning Edition host David Greene. Plus, what's making us happy.
2017-03-3137 min
Vishnu PrasadBeauty and the Beast & SXSWThe panel discusses a tale as old as time, Disney's remake of Beauty and the Beast. Then, they share what bands and films they saw at SXSW. Guest: Katie Presley, Bitch Media's music editor.
2017-03-2442 min
Vishnu PrasadMemes, Fads, Advice, and Neil GaimanComedian Guy Branum joins the panel for a discussion about why some fads and memes endure and others fade away. Then, the panel offer some pop culture advice to listeners. Plus, NPR Books Editor Petra Mayer talks to Neil Gaiman about his new book Norse Mythology.
2017-03-1739 min
Vishnu PrasadGet Out and The AmericansThis week, we'll get very unsettled by the very successful film, Get Out, and we'll catch up with the intrigue of The Americans as it returns for its fifth season. Plus, what's making us happy this week. Guests: Code Switch's Kat Chow and Gene Demby.
2017-03-1036 min
Vishnu PrasadBig Little Lies and FeudThis week, we'll drop in on the volatile suburban surroundings of HBO's Big Little Lies, and we'll consider Ryan Murphy's high-drama look at Hollywood legends in Feud. Guest: NPR Editor Barrie Hardymon.
2017-03-0339 min
Vishnu PrasadThe Oscars Were CrazyIt wasn't a terribly exciting or unusual Academy Awards telecast — until all of a sudden, it made all kinds of history.
2017-02-2714 min
Vishnu PrasadOur Oscars PreviewNPR film critic Bob Mondello joins us for our annual Oscars Omnibus: We talk the nominees for Best Picture, some of the hottest races, and make some predictions we may regret later. Plus, what's making us happy this week.
2017-02-2244 min