Best Mike Schur Podcasts (2024)

1
Not Built For This #1: The Bottom of the Bowl 28:53

36m ago28:53

28:53

Reporter Emmett Fitzgerald was used to hearing people call his home state of Vermont a “climate haven.” But last summer, he got a wake up call in the form of a devastating flood. All throughout the United States, people are watching the places they love change in unpredictable and scary ways. Places that once felt safe are starting to feel risky. P…

1
The Helen Hayes Theater (with Mary Beth Barone, Oscar Montoya and Micheal Cruz Kanye) 37:01

1h ago37:01

37:01

D'Arcy and three of her besties discuss the theater where D'Arcy made her Broadway debut. How does it connect to the Swift Lift? Ya gotta listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are no…

1
The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick 2:12:44

4d ago2:12:44

2:12:44

This is the eighth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Shiloh Frederick. Born and raised in New York City, Shiloh is a writer and influencer who shares her love of the city’s history and architecture on Instagram and TikTok. Last y…

1
Vegas Bonus Episode 7:48

1h ago7:48

7:48

D’Arcy and her 4ever friends Jake Johnson, Anna Konkle and Simon Helberg go off on a tangent about rabbit vs rats as pets and D’Arcy shares a story about a beloved childhood pet! Have you fallen down any WikiHoles? We'd love to hear about it. Message or Tag us @smartlessmedia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N…

1
Side Projects 1:05:24

13m ago1:05:24

1:05:24

This week we're highlighting a couple of series that live inside the 99pi production tent. We’ve got a preview of a new miniseries for you called Not Built for This, created and hosted by Emmett FitzGerald. It's a show about climate change, but not in the way you might think. It's about how the complex systems that govern our lives are not designed…

1
Vegas (with Jake Johnson, Anna Konkle and Simon Helberg) 38:52

3d ago38:52

38:52

D'Arcy invites three of her funniest friends on to discuss America's most polarizing vacation destination. How does Sin City connect to your favorite Pixar movie? Listen and find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to …

1
Top Billing 29:27

7d ago29:27

29:27

When you’re watching the opening credits to a movie, it’s not just a list of names. What you’re actually seeing is intense negotiations by Hollywood stars and their agents playing out in text form. Title designers have to create something that’s entertaining to watch, while also presenting the names of all the creative people in a very particular o…

1
Sedona Vortexes (with Yassir Lester, Chelsea Devantez and Jamie Loftus) 37:37

8d ago37:37

37:37

D'Arcy invites three of her besties on to discuss one of her favorite spots of swirling energy. But what does this Hippie Hotspot have to do with Jack Kerouac's poetry? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belon…

1
Introducing #1 DAD 3:56

12d ago3:56

3:56

This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Manny Vider was a con man, who’s schemes span over 4 decades. It’s been 23 years since Gary has seen his father and he doesn’t have a clue what he’s up to these days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

1
The Art of the Olympics 34:02

16d ago34:02

34:02

The 2024 Paris Olympics are currently under way, and we thought we’d play two stories from the 99% Invisible archives about the art of the Olympics. First up, a story about the design and iconography of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics. Then, Kurt Kohlstedt tells us about Olympic poetry. The Art of the Olympics Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple…

1
Gossip (with Joel Kim Booster, Beth Stelling and Jake Cornell) 35:26

15d ago35:26

35:26

D'Arcy invites three cuties on the show to talk about everybody's favorite activity...GOSSIP! But how does your favorite pastime relate to Courtney Love's Ex? Listen and find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to Smar…

1
Mondegreen Bonus Episode 6:55

19d ago6:55

6:55

SPOILER ALERT- ANSWER REVEALED! Listen to the full Mondegreen episode before you listen to this bonus ep! D'Arcy shares some extra fun moments with her best friends Anthony Atamanuik, Gil Ozeri, and Vanessa Bayer. Vanessa does something that's never, ever been done on a podcast before! Have you fallen down any WikiHoles? We'd love to hear about it.…

1
The 2024 Olympics Spectacular 40:33

21d ago40:33

40:33

From TV commercials and branded soda cans to Emily in Paris spon-con, the Olympics are once again everywhere. In the Olympic spirit, we’re bringing you four stories about the games in all their international, theatrical glory. In the first story, Christopher Johnson introduces the obscure, non-traditional sports from a forgotten part of Olympic his…

1
Mondegreen (with Vanessa Bayer, Anthony Atamanuik and Gil Ozeri) 41:09

22d ago41:09

41:09

D'Arcy invites three whip-smart pals on to learn about Mondegreens; something we all experience but never knew it was "a thing". How does this literary term connect to baby teeth? Listen and learn! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiH…

1
The Power Broker #7: Sec. Pete Buttigieg 2:42:47

1M ago2:42:47

2:42:47

NEWS: We've got 99PI Power Broker Breakdown merch! Visit 99pi.org/store. This is the seventh official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Pete Buttigieg, the US Secretary of Transportation. One of his major responsibilities as Secretary is …

1
A River Runs Through Los Angeles 43:36

28d ago43:36

43:36

When you hear the word "river," you probably picture a majestic body of water flowing through a natural habitat. Well, the LA River looks nothing like that. Most people who see it probably mistake it for a giant storm drain. It's a deep trapezoidal channel with steep concrete walls, and a flat concrete bottom. Los Angeles was founded around this ri…

1
Bruce Springsteen (with Ted Danson, Rashida Jones and Mike Schur) 37:47

29d ago37:47

37:47

D'Arcy invites three of her closest pals and collaborators on the show to talk about one of her favorite artists of all time, The Boss! But how does Bruce connect to a dispute over horse ownership?! Listen (and like and subscribe!) to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that s…

1
As Slow As Possible 41:51

1M ago41:51

41:51

When you go to a concert, you might try to get there right when the doors open. Or perhaps you take your time and skip the opening act. But generally, you want to be there when the show starts. In February, everyone who went to a concert in Halberstadt, Germany, showed up 23 years late. The performance is of a piece called ORGAN2/ASLSP. ASLSP stand…

1
Little Shop of Horrors (with Ben Platt, Noah Galvin and Katie Silberman) 35:25

1M ago35:25

35:25

We have a triple-threat panel to discuss D'Arcy's favorite musical! But how does this cult classic connect to Oscar Winner Jodie Foster? Listen (and like and subscribe!) to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to S…

1
The Containment Plan (rebroadcast) 26:01

1M ago26:01

26:01

It’s hard to overstate the vastness of the Skid Row neighborhood in Los Angeles. It spans roughly 50 blocks, which is about a fifth of the entire downtown area of Los Angeles. It’s very clear when you’ve entered Skid Row. The sidewalks are mostly occupied by makeshift homes. A dizzying array of tarps and tents stretch out for blocks, improvised liv…

1
Aunts (with Brandon Scott Jones, Mary Holland and Eugene Cordero) 38:01

2M ago38:01

38:01

Three of D'Arcy's besties are on to discuss everyone's favorite family member! But how do Aunts connect to Material Girl Madonna? Listen and learn! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not endorsed…

1
Backfired: The Vaping Wars 52:55

2M ago52:55

52:55

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a new kind of cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee all the obstacles that lay ahead—or the powerful forces their invention would unleash. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the JUUL, Backfired: The Vaping Wars asks: Could e-cigarettes have been the solution to one of the world…

1
Girl Dinner (with Greta Titelman, Sam Taggart and Zach Noe Towers 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

D'Arcy invites three of her hottest, youngest, and blondest pals on the pod to learn more about the phenomenon that is GIRL DINNER. But how does this TikTok trend connect to a long-retired McDonald's mascot? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia…

1
The Power Broker #6: Mike Schur 2:58:55

2M ago2:58:55

2:58:55

This is the sixth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott sit down with Mike Schur, who created the critically acclaimed NBC comedy The Good Place, and co-created Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn 99, Rutherford Falls, and Netflix’s upcoming, A Classic…

1
Category 6 39:06

2M ago39:06

39:06

After Hurricane Camille caused widespread death and destruction along the US Gulf Coast in 1969, two scientists created the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale as a way to quickly warn the public when dangerous storms were on the way. Today, we’re still using the scale and its system of ranking storms as Categories 1 to 5. But in the 55 years since…

1
Bay Area Music (with W. Kamau Bell, Guy Branum and Aparna Nancherla) 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

D'Arcy has three of her pals on to discuss her family's magazine, BAY AREA MUSIC, and lets them in on a little family lore. But how does the hippie movement connect to bifocals? Listen and find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in Wiki…

1
The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars 35:46

2M ago35:46

35:46

The leaf blower is one of the most hated objects in the modern world. They’re loud, they pollute, and… how important is a leafless lawn anyway? In a lot of towns and cities, the gas-powered leaf blower has been banned. In others, there are strict guidelines on where and when they can be used. In Los Angeles, California, the leaf blower has never go…

1
Renaissance Faires (with Thomas Lennon, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Michael Ian Black) 40:29

2M ago40:29

40:29

D'Arcy invites three of her nearest pals on to do a deep dive on Renaissance Festivals. But how does a celebration of the Elizabethan era connect to Donkey Kong? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to Sm…

1
Fact Checking the Supreme Court 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

For a long time, the Court operated under what was called Legal Formalism. Legal formalism said that the job of any judge or justice was incredibly narrow. It was to basically look at the question of the case in front of them, check that question against any existing laws, and then make a decision. Unlike today, no one was going out of their way to…

1
Song of the Summer (with Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Jackie Tohn) 42:42

2M ago42:42

42:42

D'Arcy is IN STUDIO with three of her closest friends to discuss Song of the Summer! But how do summer bops connect to CPR dolls? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not endors…

1
Uptown Squirrel [update] 30:26

3M ago30:26

30:26

In late 2018, two hundred people gathered at The Explorer’s Club in New York City. The building was once a clubhouse for famed naturalists and explorers. Now it’s an archive of ephemera and rarities from pioneering expeditions around the globe. But this latest gathering was held to celebrate the first biological census of its kind –an effort to cou…

1
Saving Private Ryan (with Jason Mantzoukas and Paul Scheer) 38:16

3M ago38:16

38:16

D'Arcy invites her pals on to fall down a WikiHole that begins with one of her favorite movies of all time. But how does this epic war film connect to Studio 54? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to Sm…

1
The Lost Subways of North America 26:26

3M ago26:26

26:26

Los Angeles actually used to have a massive electric railway system in the early 1900s, called the Red Car. Jake Berman, the author of The Lost Subways of North America, tells us about how, time after time, when North American cities seemed just inches away from having a robust, utopian future of fast, reliable, and convenient public transportation…

1
Pilates (with John Early, Kate Berlant and Claudia O'Doherty) 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

D'Arcy investigates the man behind the movement method! But how does this pioneer of fitness connect to John Early's acting studio? Listen and learn! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not endors…

1
The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny 2:11:53

3M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

This is the fifth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. This week, Roman and Elliott also sit down with Brandy Zadrozny, a senior reporter for NBC News who covers misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the internet. Brandy recently finished The Power Broker, and she’s got a…

1
Rocket Man 40:20

3M ago40:20

40:20

In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines, it felt like a matter of time before people could ride a jetpack to work. But jetpacks never became a mainstream technology, leaving many to wonder... why did they fall off the radar? Rocket Man Subscribe to SiriusXM…

1
Patrick J Adams (with Bowen Yang, Mary Beth Barone and Marie Faustin 36:56

3M ago36:56

36:56

Buckle up for the 2nd installment i "People I've Kissed Onscreen" series! How does the star of SUITS connect to Sputnik? Listen...and learn! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not endorsed or aff…

1
It's Howdy Doody Time! 37:16

3M ago37:16

37:16

The Howdy Doody Show is one of those pieces of 1950s ephemera that has come to symbolize mid-century American childhood. For over a decade, every weeknight at 5pm, kids all across the country would sit down in front of their parents’ tiny televisions and take in the wild west adventures of Buffalo Bob and his puppet sidekick Howdy Doody. The show w…

1
Nathan Lane (with Zach Woods, Jeff Hiller and Katie Dippold) 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

D'Arcy discusses the incredible Nathan Lane! But what does this star of stage and screen have to do with Stalin's body double? Listen to find out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1
BONUS- Towers of Silence: Vulture Conservation 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

Recently we published an episode called Towers of Silence. It's about how the Parsis in India are grappling with the loss of vultures and how it changed something very intimate and meaningful for the community. It was reported by our own Lasha Madan and it is epic and it is beautiful. So first of all, go listen to that story if you haven't heard it…

1
Mr. Yuk 56:15

4M ago56:15

56:15

Mr. Yuk is a neon green circular sticker with a cartoon face on it. His face is scrunched up with his eyes squeezed tight and his tongue is sticking out of its mouth. It's the face you make when you taste something disgusting. He's the pictorial embodiment of the sentiment of yuck. Aptly enough: he was designed to be the symbol for hazardous substa…

1
Virginia (with Lauren Lapkus, Naomi Ekperigin and Mary Holland) 37:44

4M ago37:44

37:44

D'Arcy spent a good part of her summer in the great commonwealth of Virginia and has her three dearest gal pals on to discuss! But how does "The Mother of Presidents" connect to comfort food? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expr…

1
Towers of Silence 1:11:25

4M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Situated right in downtown Mumbai, India is an area of about 55 acres of dense, overgrown forest. In one of the most populous cities in the world, this is a place where peacocks roam freely -- a space out of time. This forest is protected by a religious community. It has survived in a relatively undeveloped state in the middle of this gargantuan ci…

1
Cicadas...LIVE (with Matt Rogers, Carl Tart and Claudia O'Doherty 41:05

4M ago41:05

41:05

A ONCE IN A LIFETIME insect event is our first ever Live Show's top of the hole! But how do cicadas connect to 69'ing in space? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not endorsed…

1
The Power Broker #4: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2:39:33

4M ago2:39:33

2:39:33

This is the fourth official episode, breaking down the 1974 Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Power Broker by our hero Robert Caro. Roman and Elliott also sit down with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the U.S. representative for New York's 14th congressional district, who describes the lasting impact Moses’ highways have made on her district, and her…

1
Anything's Pastable: Eat Sauté Love 44:43

4M ago44:43

44:43

This week we're featuring an episode from The Sporkful's series on the creation of "Anything's Pastable," Dan Pashman's new pasta cookbook. Dan talks with Roman about how this massive project came to be and all the design decisions required to put together a cookbook. And then, in part two of “Anything’s Pastable,” Dan embarks on an epic trip acros…

1
March Madness (with Rory Scovel, Natasha Leggero and Sabrina Jalees) 37:55

4M ago37:55

37:55

D'Arcy invites three pals on to help her get over her fear of brackets! But how does the NCAA March Madness tournament connect to The Oregon Trail? Find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are no…

1
The Society of Ambiance Makers and Elegant Persons 35:18

4M ago35:18

35:18

Hailing from central African cities of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, sapeurs have become increasingly recognizable around the world. Since the 1970s, sapeurs (from: le sape, short for "Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes") have been known for donning technicolored three-piece suits with flamboyant accessories like golden walking sticks a…

1
BEYONCÉ (with Zoë Chao, Nat Faxon and Poppy Liu) 36:11

4M ago36:11

36:11

As Beyoncé honors the world with a new album, D'Arcy honors Bey with The Top o The Hole! But how does the Queen B connect to SkyMall? Listen to find out! Wikipedia and its trademarks are used with permission from the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that supports Wikipedia. The views expressed in WikiHole belong to SmartLess Media and are not en…

1
Chambre de Bonne 33:22

4M ago33:22

33:22

A chambre de bonne is usually one small room, on the top floor of a five- or six-story apartment building, and it’s usually just big enough to fit a bed and a table. It’s affordable housing in a city where finding housing is nearly impossible. Reporter Jeanne Boëzec tells about the history of the chambre de bonne apartments, and how while cute, the…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Mike Schur Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide