Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
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A public radio show about what's good, from @npr.org and @maximumfun.org
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It was a gift to hear Rebecca Sugar play their song "Hill to Die On" from their recently released album, "Lonely Magic." For the Steven Universe fans, they also played their song "Love Like You" from the end credits of the show: buff.ly/MG5fo51
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It was a gift to hear Rebecca Sugar play their song "Hill to Die On" from their recently released album, "Lonely Magic." For the Steven Universe fans, they also played their song "Love Like You" from the end credits of the show: buff.ly/MG5fo51
Jason Mantzoukas was ready to pull out all the stops at Bullseye Live at LAist. He talked to Bullseye about forever being the "improv guy," and why he didn't continue his own college radio show for 25 years - even though he bought $5000 worth of Jazz CD's to make it: buff.ly/MG5fo51
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Jason Mantzoukas was ready to pull out all the stops at Bullseye Live at LAist. He talked to Bullseye about forever being the "improv guy," and why he didn't continue his own college radio show for 25 years - even though he bought $5000 worth of Jazz CD's to make it: buff.ly/MG5fo51
Bullseye is on the road! Roy Wood Jr. joined Bullseye in LA shortly before his flight home, and shortly after his appearance on Kimmel. Listen to the full Los Angeles show with Roy, Jason Mantzoukas, and Rebecca Sugar now: buff.ly/eZDTfDX
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Bullseye is on the road! Roy Wood Jr. joined Bullseye in LA shortly before his flight home, and shortly after his appearance on Kimmel. Listen to the full Los Angeles show with Roy, Jason Mantzoukas, and Rebecca Sugar now: buff.ly/eZDTfDX
Marc Maron hosted WTF for 16 years, and for 16 years he had producer Brendan McDonald producing him behind the scenes. On Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Maron and McDonald talk about their intimate, evolving relationship: buff.ly/irK6n7k
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Marc Maron hosted WTF for 16 years, and for 16 years he had producer Brendan McDonald producing him behind the scenes. On Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Maron and McDonald talk about their intimate, evolving relationship: buff.ly/irK6n7k
Each episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast began with an extended monologue from the host. It often touched on his personal and home life - and not everyone listening loved it. Marc Maron and his producer Brendan McDonald talk to Bullseye about why they never considered cutting it: buff.ly/wmFwNcR
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Each episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast began with an extended monologue from the host. It often touched on his personal and home life - and not everyone listening loved it. Marc Maron and his producer Brendan McDonald talk to Bullseye about why they never considered cutting it: buff.ly/wmFwNcR
Despite being one of the most popular podcasts in history, “WTF with Marc Maron” was run by two people: Marc Maron as the host, and Brendan McDonald as his producer. They both talked to Bullseye about their equal partnership in producing the show, and why it ended. Listen now: buff.ly/tL0WFgG
October 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Despite being one of the most popular podcasts in history, “WTF with Marc Maron” was run by two people: Marc Maron as the host, and Brendan McDonald as his producer. They both talked to Bullseye about their equal partnership in producing the show, and why it ended. Listen now: buff.ly/tL0WFgG
Ana Fabrega started doing stand-up after college. But it wasn’t until she attended an open mic hosted by River Ramirez that she saw a future in comedy. She talked with us about it: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ana Fabrega started doing stand-up after college. But it wasn’t until she attended an open mic hosted by River Ramirez that she saw a future in comedy. She talked with us about it: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
We’re throwing it back to one of our favorite spooky-themed episodes! Our conversation with comedian and writer Ana Fabrega about the show “Los Espookys.” Plus, we get into her childhood in Arizona and how she found her people after moving to New York: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We’re throwing it back to one of our favorite spooky-themed episodes! Our conversation with comedian and writer Ana Fabrega about the show “Los Espookys.” Plus, we get into her childhood in Arizona and how she found her people after moving to New York: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
This week, we're looking back on some of our favorite Spooky season interviews from across the twenty-five years we've been doing Bullseye. Next up, our conversation with Ana Fabrega, the co-creator of the show Los Espookys: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
October 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This week, we're looking back on some of our favorite Spooky season interviews from across the twenty-five years we've been doing Bullseye. Next up, our conversation with Ana Fabrega, the co-creator of the show Los Espookys: buff.ly/U5TCPV4
We're taking Bullseye back to where it all began! That's right, our next Bullseye 25 live show is heading to Santa Cruz, California. The city where Jesse started the show as a college student at UC Santa Cruz on KZSC.
Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bullseye-w...
Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bullseye-w...
October 23, 2025 at 7:33 PM
We're taking Bullseye back to where it all began! That's right, our next Bullseye 25 live show is heading to Santa Cruz, California. The city where Jesse started the show as a college student at UC Santa Cruz on KZSC.
Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bullseye-w...
Get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/bullseye-w...
Yaya Bey blends many genres in her work. She talks to Bullseye about how it makes sense to her to combine these genres, because they all connect with her experience of blackness in different parts of the country. Listen to the full conversation now: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
October 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Yaya Bey blends many genres in her work. She talks to Bullseye about how it makes sense to her to combine these genres, because they all connect with her experience of blackness in different parts of the country. Listen to the full conversation now: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
Yaya Bey considers herself a songwriter first, recording artist second, and perhaps least of all, a live performer. Still, if you've seen her Tiny Desk concert, you know she's great live! She’s just most comfortable making music in the studio. Watch her conversation with Bullseye: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
October 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Yaya Bey considers herself a songwriter first, recording artist second, and perhaps least of all, a live performer. Still, if you've seen her Tiny Desk concert, you know she's great live! She’s just most comfortable making music in the studio. Watch her conversation with Bullseye: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
Yaya Bey broke through last year with “Ten Fold” - a 16 track exploration of R&B, hip-hop, house and lo-fi. This past June, she released "do it afraid." Just like in "Ten Fold," it features an effortless blend of genres. Listen to her conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
October 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Yaya Bey broke through last year with “Ten Fold” - a 16 track exploration of R&B, hip-hop, house and lo-fi. This past June, she released "do it afraid." Just like in "Ten Fold," it features an effortless blend of genres. Listen to her conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/c9yKB1B
Nick Offerman is back on Bullseye! He returns to talk about his new book, Little Woodchucks, and why woodworking is such a big part of his life. Plus, he gives Jesse a deep-tissue massage. Yep, on the radio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dy...
October 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Nick Offerman is back on Bullseye! He returns to talk about his new book, Little Woodchucks, and why woodworking is such a big part of his life. Plus, he gives Jesse a deep-tissue massage. Yep, on the radio!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dy...
The Bullseye 25 celebration continues! This Thursday, we'll be live at the Crawford at @laist.com. And the lineup is STACKED! Jesse will be joined by Roy Wood Jr., Jason Mantzoukas, Rebecca Sugar, and Aparna Nancherla!
Plus, tickets are pay what you can! Get them here: laist.com/events/bulls...
Plus, tickets are pay what you can! Get them here: laist.com/events/bulls...
October 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Bullseye 25 celebration continues! This Thursday, we'll be live at the Crawford at @laist.com. And the lineup is STACKED! Jesse will be joined by Roy Wood Jr., Jason Mantzoukas, Rebecca Sugar, and Aparna Nancherla!
Plus, tickets are pay what you can! Get them here: laist.com/events/bulls...
Plus, tickets are pay what you can! Get them here: laist.com/events/bulls...
Slow Horses creator Will Smith started off his career as a comedy writer. Did he always aspire to write serious plot-driven content? He let us know on the latest episode. buff.ly/oS8nnfH
October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Slow Horses creator Will Smith started off his career as a comedy writer. Did he always aspire to write serious plot-driven content? He let us know on the latest episode. buff.ly/oS8nnfH
When Gwendoline Christie was cast as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, it launched her career and changed her life forever. She talks with us about relating to the character's triumphs and struggles as well as her iconic parts on Severance and Wednesday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAq8...
October 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
When Gwendoline Christie was cast as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, it launched her career and changed her life forever. She talks with us about relating to the character's triumphs and struggles as well as her iconic parts on Severance and Wednesday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAq8...
Tonight, Jesse Thorn will go live and interview 25 guests back-to-back! We're celebrating 25 years of the show, so we had to do it!
The livestream starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube channel. You won't want to miss this!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
The livestream starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube channel. You won't want to miss this!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Tonight, Jesse Thorn will go live and interview 25 guests back-to-back! We're celebrating 25 years of the show, so we had to do it!
The livestream starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube channel. You won't want to miss this!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
The livestream starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube channel. You won't want to miss this!
Watch here: www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
This Thursday we're kicking off the Bullseye 25th anniversary with our 25 for 25 livestream event. That will be 25 consecutive interviews with 25 people who have played a role in shaping Bullseye over the years.
It's starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
It's starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
October 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This Thursday we're kicking off the Bullseye 25th anniversary with our 25 for 25 livestream event. That will be 25 consecutive interviews with 25 people who have played a role in shaping Bullseye over the years.
It's starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
It's starts at 5pm PT on our YouTube! www.youtube.com/@bullseyewit...
🚨Just in!🚨 Tony Shalhoub has just been added to the Bullseye 25 New York show!
Get your tickets here: thepit-nyc.com/events/bulls...
Get your tickets here: thepit-nyc.com/events/bulls...
October 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
🚨Just in!🚨 Tony Shalhoub has just been added to the Bullseye 25 New York show!
Get your tickets here: thepit-nyc.com/events/bulls...
Get your tickets here: thepit-nyc.com/events/bulls...
We’re Jettin’ through Digable Planets' game changing album Blowout Comb with Diallo Riddle and @luxxury.bsky.social of the One Song podcast. The duo tell us their reasoning for why this record deserves to be added to the canon of classic records. www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...
October 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We’re Jettin’ through Digable Planets' game changing album Blowout Comb with Diallo Riddle and @luxxury.bsky.social of the One Song podcast. The duo tell us their reasoning for why this record deserves to be added to the canon of classic records. www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...
We’ve got some exciting news! 🎯 🥳
This Fall, Bullseye is celebrating its 25th anniversary! That’s right, it’s been 25 years since Jesse started this show as a student at UC Santa Cruz.
We’ll be commemorating the occasion with a series of live events in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, and New York City.
This Fall, Bullseye is celebrating its 25th anniversary! That’s right, it’s been 25 years since Jesse started this show as a student at UC Santa Cruz.
We’ll be commemorating the occasion with a series of live events in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, and New York City.
September 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We’ve got some exciting news! 🎯 🥳
This Fall, Bullseye is celebrating its 25th anniversary! That’s right, it’s been 25 years since Jesse started this show as a student at UC Santa Cruz.
We’ll be commemorating the occasion with a series of live events in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, and New York City.
This Fall, Bullseye is celebrating its 25th anniversary! That’s right, it’s been 25 years since Jesse started this show as a student at UC Santa Cruz.
We’ll be commemorating the occasion with a series of live events in Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, and New York City.
Sonia Manzano played Maria on "Sesame Street." She auditioned to the part while she was in New York City acting in an off-broadway musical: Godspell. Listen to her 2021 conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/2pikZl5
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sonia Manzano played Maria on "Sesame Street." She auditioned to the part while she was in New York City acting in an off-broadway musical: Godspell. Listen to her 2021 conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/2pikZl5
Sonia Manzano played Maria on "Sesame Street." She auditioned to the part while she was in New York City acting in an off-broadway musical: Godspell. Listen to her 2021 conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/2pikZl5
September 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sonia Manzano played Maria on "Sesame Street." She auditioned to the part while she was in New York City acting in an off-broadway musical: Godspell. Listen to her 2021 conversation with Bullseye now: buff.ly/2pikZl5
Sonia Manzano is a children's TV legend. She says often, when she meets fans, there are a lot of tears. Listen to her 2021 conversation with Bullseye: buff.ly/2pikZl5
September 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sonia Manzano is a children's TV legend. She says often, when she meets fans, there are a lot of tears. Listen to her 2021 conversation with Bullseye: buff.ly/2pikZl5