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Ryan Reynolds
Actor and producer, known for his work in film and philanthropy
Episode: Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Tom Hanks
Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker
Episode: Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Catherine O'Hara
Actress, known for her roles in film and television
Episode: Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Steve Martin
Legendary comedian, actor, and writer
Episode: Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Martin Short
Comedian and actor, known for his collaborations with Steve Martin
Episode: Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Joe Flaherty
Comedian and actor, known for his work on SCTV
Episode: Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Lisa Marr
Multi-faceted artist who primarily works in film and music.
Episode: Ep. #1057: cub
Lisa G
Multi-faceted artist who primarily works in film and music.
Episode: Ep. #1057: cub
Mark Medley
Esteemed reporter, print journalist, and author
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Episode: Ep. #1054: Mark Medley

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Vish Khanna
Host known for thoughtful and engaging interviews that foster deep conversations with musicians, authors, and other cultural figures.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 531 ratings
  • Bad interviews with great guests

    This guy is one of the absolute worst interviewers. Fantastic lineup of guests but some of these conversations, like the one with Ira of Yo La Tengo, are so awkward you can feel the tension over the airwaves. The conversation was mostly a one-sided rant by Vish about various concerns that bothered him. The funniest part was when he brought up children’s entertainers in the context of longevity which even Vish seemed to quickly understand was irrelevant at best, insulting at worst. In general I w... more

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    bcsquest
    United States3 months ago
  • Tortoise

    Came here for the first time to hear the latest Tortoise interview. After getting all the advertising and political opinion out of the way, we got like less than ten minutes with the artists, and basically nothing about the new album. Unfollowed.

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    Anonymouslyleft
    United States4 months ago
  • Great guests. Get outta the way!

    Just listened to the Ty Segall episode and have tuned in and out of this pod over years and years because of the great guests. But dang, get out of the way of the questions! Also did he read the Drag City press release for the album? (didn’t know Ty Had a co-writer on the lyrics?) I honestly like these music podcasts called Drifters Sympathy and We Are The Fall (about the band The Fall) because they let the guests talk and get them to tell new and interesting stories. Also the Canadian perspecti... more

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    Real Deal Steve McNeal
    United States6 months ago
  • Dear Vish,

    The HOUSE WEPT. Icicles dying.

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    LessCouchOn
    United States7 months ago
  • Dear Vish,

    Someone better light a match.

    You’re stinking up the joint, ace.

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    LessCouchOn
    United States9 months ago

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Some criticize the host for talking too much about himself, which can detract from the guests' narratives.
Overall reactions highlight the intriguing yet challenging balance between guest storytelling and host interjection.
Many listeners appreciate the depth of the conversations and the quality of the guests.

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Ep. #1058: Paul Myers on ‘John Candy: A Life in Comedy’
Q: What motivated you to write this biography about John Candy?
Paul explained his long-standing interest in music and comedy, sharing how his upbringing in a family that loved these arts influenced his desire to explore the life of John Candy.
Ep. #1054: Mark Medley
Q: How do the subjects in your book view their seemingly impossible goals?
They see their pursuits as crucial for future generations, often believing that their efforts will contribute positively to society in the long run.
Ep. #1054: Mark Medley
Q: What inspired you to write your book Live to See the Day?
I have long been fascinated by individuals who engage in projects they know may not be completed in their lifetime, guided by a sense of purpose and a desire to leave a legacy.
Ep. #1053: Mint Mile
Q: Do you feel like you did you guys did a lot of ruminating about what you were actually singing about?
I think we were pretty careful about what went into the songs lyrically...
Ep. #1053: Mint Mile
Q: Can we just dig into how that has been for you? What's that been like?
It's been terrific. It's been sort of revelatory...

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