Best Bridget Everett Podcasts (2024)

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149. Bridget Everett: The Star of HBO’s Somebody Somewhere on Risking It All 49:07

2d ago49:07

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Bridget Everett, star of the hit HBO series “Somebody Somewhere,” joins Mike on the podcast this week to discuss creative risks and processing grief and loss through their work. Plus, that time Bridget and Patti LuPone performed together at Carnegie Hall. Also, Bridget describes the most outrageous audience reactions she has received in response to…

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Best Of: Bridget Everett / Nick Harkaway, John le Carré's Son 48:41

4d ago48:41

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The HBO series Somebody Somewhere is about a 40-something woman who returns home to Kansas to care for her dying sister, then stays, but feels like an outsider until she finds a place in the LGBTQ community. We talk Bridget Everett, star of the series, who is also an acclaimed (and bawdy) cabaret singer. Also, writer Nick Harkaway talks about his n…

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Bridget Everett Never Thought HBO’s ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Would Happen 26:54

6d ago26:54

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Bridget Everett never thought she’d be the lead of a TV show. “I come from the downtown world in New York, a cabaret singer, and these things just don’t happen, you don’t find yourself with three seasons of HBO. It just doesn’t happen.” But it happened. On Somebody Somewhere (October 27), Everett plays Sam, a woman struggling through a midlife cris…

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McDonald's Dodges Trump Endorsement After Staged Event | Tom Holland, Bridget Everett | Tuesday, October 22 28:11

7d ago28:11

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like McDonald's saying it's not endorsing a presidential candidate after Trump's staged event, before speaking with Tom Holland and Bridget Everett.

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Bridget Everett 1:05:29

8d ago1:05:29

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The new season of one of our favorite shows Somebody Somewhere is back, baby! And we're celebrating by talking to the star herself, Bridget Everett! And surely you've listened to our episodes with her co-star and our pal Jeff Hiller, right? Or one of their directors and a brilliant comedian in her own right Lennon Parham, right? Well dig into the S…

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Remembering Quincy Jones 47:29

29m ago47:29

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We remember renowned composer, arranger and producer Quincy Jones and listen back to Terry Gross's 2001 interview with him. He died Sunday at the age of 91. He got his start playing with Ray Charles when they were both in their teens. Jones became famous as an arranger and producer for musicians including Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin…

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Trump’s “Blow Job” Blunder | Kevin Kline, Lester Holt, Maddie Wiener | Monday, November 4 40:24

21m ago40:24

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump having a meltdown over a microphone malfunction, before speaking with Kevin Kline and Lester Holt and welcoming Maddie Wiener for a stand-up comedy performance.

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Langston Kerman Returns 1:40:21

34m ago1:40:21

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Our old friend Langston Kerman is back! We absolutely loved Langston's new Netflix special Bad Poetry and had to have him back to tell us what it was like to have a powerful white (John Mulaney produced and directed the special, and also Langston wrote on the fantastic Everybody's In LA) in your corner! But that's not all we talk about! We discuss …

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Al Pacino Looks Back On A Legendary Career 45:50

16m ago45:50

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Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino talks with Terry Gross about growing up in the South Bronx with a single mother, getting his start in Greenwich Village performing in avant-garde theater, nearly dying of COVID, and his life today. We'll also talk about The Godfather, and why he almost passed on Part II. His new memoir is Sonny Boy. Learn more about sp…

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150. Michael Ian Black: How to Do Comedy with Your 10 Best Friends 48:24

2h ago48:24

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In the 90s, Michael Ian Black’s college sketch group The State got a show on MTV, spawned another iconic group, Stella, and led to the classic movie Wet Hot American Summer. Now Michael sits down with Mike to talk about how all 11 members of The State have remained friends through the ups and downs of show business. Michael shares his advice on how…

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Best Of: Alex Van Halen / Painter Titus Kaphar 48:37

4d ago48:37

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Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie. It takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Eddie Van Halen died in 2020. Alex talks with Tonya Mosley about his grief and reflects on their relationship. Also, artist Titus Kaphar talks about his new mo…

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Remembering 'Tootsie' Actor Teri Garr 47:40

29m ago47:40

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We remember actor Teri Garr, who died last week at age 79. She charmed audiences in her film roles and appearances on late night TV. She's best known for her role as the dim witted seductive lab assistant to Gene Wilder's mad scientist in Mel Brook's Young Frankenstein. She was later nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Tootsie. After bein…

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Trump vs. Harris: Where Things Stand as Election Day Approaches. 30:12

1h ago30:12

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With election day just days away, we’re looking at what could be one of the closest elections in U.S. history. The question is: Will people show up to vote or is the apathy just so strong that people can’t make a decision between over the typical “lesser of two evils” stance? While Vice President Kamala Harris makes a case against former President …

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Trump Plays Dress Up as Garbage Man | Anthony Mackie, Sarah Sherman | Thursday, October 31 25:50

9m ago25:50

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump piling on makeup and dressing up as a garbage man in Wisconsin, before speaking with Anthony Mackie and Sarah Sherman.

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What About Foreign Interference In The 2024 Election? 46:06

1h ago46:06

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New Yorker journalist David Kirkpatrick says a government command hub is tasked with tracking and protecting U.S. elections from foreign adversaries who try to disrupt them by sowing discord and foment violence. Guest jazz critic Martin Johnson remembers composer Benny Golson, who died last month at the age of 95. Learn more about sponsor message c…

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White House Hosts Annual Halloween Celebration | Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, Kelsea Ballerini | Wednesday, October 30 33:05

1h ago33:05

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Jimmy shares some exciting holiday news before speaking with Salma Hayek Pinault, David Chang, and Kelsea Ballerini.

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Amber Ruffin Has News for You (And It's Funny) 29:29

3h ago29:29

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A late-night comedy show on CNN? Yes, and it's a game show, too. Have I Got News for You, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. with Michael Ian Black and Amber Ruffin serving as team captains, tests players' knowledge of the news. "On regular late-night shows, you have to teach the audience what the news story is and then you can talk about it," Ruffin says. "Bu…

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The Organization Ready To Help Trump Override The Federal Gov't 47:01

5m ago47:01

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New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger says the America First Policy Institute, which has nearly 300 executive orders ready to be signed, would influence a Trump second term more than Project 2025. Also, John Powers reviews the movie A Real Pain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy…

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With ‘Matlock,’ Kathy Bates Is Very Aware How ‘Unreal’ This Moment Is 26:23

7d ago26:23

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For Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, “it’s all about the work.” lately, she’s been working a lot. In the reimagining of CBS’ Matlock, Bates plays Madeline Matlock, a woman rejoining the workforce at a prestigious law firm in her senior years. The first season of the show, which “has caught fire with 10 million people,” says Bates, is such a success that C…

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Trump Calls Racist MSG Rally an "Absolute Love Fest" | Olivia Rodrigo, Keri Russell, Andrea Bocelli | Tuesday, October 29 30:05

25m ago30:05

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump calling his Madison Square Garden rally a "love fest," before speaking with Olivia Rodrigo, Keri Russell and Andrea Bocelli.

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Alex Van Halen On Eddie, Fire & 'Feeling It' 46:24

15h ago46:24

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Alex Van Halen has written a new memoir about forming the rock band Van Halen with his brother Eddie, who died of cancer in 2020. The book, titled Brothers, takes readers from their childhood to the wild ride of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about grief, lighting his drums on fire, and what he really thinks of This is Sp…

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Trump's Unhinged, Racist Rally at Madison Square Garden | Reba McEntire, Lauren Lapkus, A.J. & Big Justice and The Rizzler | Monday, October 28 27:00

23h ago27:00

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's unhinged, racist rally at Madison Square Garden, before speaking with Reba McEntire, Lauren Lapkus, A.J. & Big Justice and The Rizzler.

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Zach Zimmerman 1:22:39

1d ago1:22:39

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We're spreading our wings and stepping outside our comfort zone to talk to folks we think are funny, but that we don't know, and on today's episode with Zach Zimmerman, we are rewarded for our risk-taking! Cuz Zach is the bee's knees, the cat's pajamas, heck, he's even the tapir's cape! Now Zach's a stand-up who hosts a live show with our fav Jay J…

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How The Culture Wars Split A Church 46:00

1d ago46:00

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eliza Griswold says complaints about homophobia, white privilege and diversity are splintering progressive organizations — including one particular church in Philadelphia. Her book is Circle of Hope. It's a finalist for the National Book Award. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices …

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Singer-Songwriter Randy Newman 47:23

5d ago47:23

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The witty, cynical and often tongue-in-cheek songwriter Randy Newman is the subject of a new biography. He also wrote a bunch of film scores, including the music for Toy Story, Ragtime, A Bug's Life, and Monsters, Inc. We're revisiting Newman's interview with Terry Gross from 1998 and Ken Tucker reviews the book, A Few Words in Defense of Our Count…

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Beyoncé to Take the Stage at Harris Rally | Sacha Baron Cohen, Brett Goldstein, Ian Lara | Thursday, October 24 30:55

7d ago30:55

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Beyoncé set to perform at Harris' rally in Houston, before speaking with Sacha Baron Cohen and Brett Goldstein and welcoming comedian Ian Lara for stand-up.

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Did Donald Trump Just Super-Size This Election with His McDonald’s Stunt? 31:04

5d ago31:04

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In the span of a week, former President Donald Trump went from working the drive through at McDonald’s to allegedly praising Adolf Hitler’s generals while president. Can you tell we’re just mere weeks away from election day? And in some ways, it feels like everybody is looking for an October surprise, yet it feels like with every new shocking piece…

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Painter Titus Kaphar On 'Exhibiting Forgiveness' 45:55

6d ago45:55

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When painter, sculptor, and installation artist Titus Kaphar's life was upended by his estranged father, he turned to film. First he decided to tell his story in a documentary, but scrapped the project when it felt unsatisfying. His new feature film, Exhibiting Forgiveness, tells his story and brings his paintings to life. Kaphar talked to Tonya Mo…

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Trump's Praise for Hitler Is Revealed | Megan Thee Stallion, Billy Crystal, Julian Casablancas | Wednesday, October 23 38:15

6d ago38:15

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Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Donald Trump's former chief of staff John Kelly saying Trump praised Hitler, before speaking with Megan Thee Stallion, Billy Crystal and Julian Casablancas.

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John le Carré's Son Revives His Late Dad's Beloved Spy 46:52

7d ago46:52

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Writer Nick Harkaway grew up hearing his dad read drafts of his George Smiley novels. He picks up le Carré's beloved spymaster character in the new novel, Karla's Choice. He spoke with Sam Briger about choosing his own pen name, channeling his dad's writing style, and his stint writing copy for a lingerie catalogue. Subscribe to Fresh Air's weekly …

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George Lopez Never Set Out to Be an Example, But He Became One 31:21

7d ago31:21

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George Lopez has done a lot in his long career. But now, with NBC’s Lopez vs Lopez, George knows what’s most important “is the people you get to be around and get to talk to.” One of those people includes his daughter, Mayan Lopez, who he created the show with. The two play fictionalized versions of themselves as they rekindle their estranged relat…

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What Do Billionaires Like Elon Musk Want From Trump? 46:23

8d ago46:23

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New Yorker writer Susan Glasser says Musk has spent $75 million to support Trump. If elected, Trump promises to appoint Musk to head a commission to cut costs in every part of the federal government. Maureen Corrigan reviews the satirical novel Blood Test by Charles Baxter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR …

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