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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

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Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture. Bullseye has been featured in Time, The New York Times, GQ and McSweeney's, which called it "the kind of show people listen to in a more perfect world."

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Murray Hill is a drag king performer, actor and, most recently, memoirist. His new book Showbiz!: My Life as a Middle-Aged Man just came out last month and it’s great. Hill joined us to chat about the new book and what it was like to step away from h... more

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The country singer songwriter Mary Gauthier talks about Strange Fire by the Indigo Girls. In a driveway moment, the song spoke to her in a way she couldn't explain. The song eventually helped her come to terms with her sexuality and led to a road of ... more

John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats returns to Bullseye to chat about the band’s latest record Days, and even brought his guitar by the studio for a live performance.

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Hoops week continues on Bullseye! We're revisiting our conversation with NBA All-Star Metta Sandiford Artest. His larger than life personality often precedes him and has made him one of the most polarizing players in the history of the game. He talke... more

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Recent Guests

John Darnielle
Singer, songwriter, and frontman of The Mountain Goats; acclaimed novelist.
The Mountain Goats
Episode: The Mountain Goats
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Basketball Hall of Famer, six-time MVP, writer and actor
Episode: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Marq Evans
Documentary filmmaker and director of Capturing Bigfoot
Episode: Bullseye Halloween Special with John Carroll Lynch and Capturing Bigfoot’s Marq Evans
John Carroll Lynch
Actor known for Fargo, Zodiac, and American Horror Story
Episode: Bullseye Halloween Special with John Carroll Lynch and Capturing Bigfoot’s Marq Evans
Greg Proops
Stand-up comedian and Whose Line Is It Anyway performer
Episode: Greg Proops on the craziest day of his career
Maria Bamford
Stand-up comedian, actor, and creator of Lady Dynamite.
Episode: Maria Bamford is ambivalent about being your favorite comic’s favorite comic
Bob Mould
Lead singer and guitarist for Husker Du and Sugar
Husker Du • Sugar
Episode: Bob Mould
Angélique Kidjo
World-renowned singer and songwriter
Self / Hope album
Episode: Angélique Kidjo
Bob Mackie
Costume and fashion designer known for iconic stage and screen costumes
Episode: Remembering Bob Mackie

Host

Jesse Thorn
Host of high-profile arts and culture interview program with a long-running, thoughtful interview style that probes craft and personal journey; frequently engages with actors, musicians, writers, and filmmakers.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Jesse Thorn is the most skilled interviewer out there. Given a fresh supply of guests, airtime and pocket squares he is the absolute GOAT.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sninkychan
    16 days ago
  • HOF anticlimax worth of Taskmaster prize task

    I’ve heard of Jesse for what, decades, and never listened. Assumed he’s podcasting royalty. So, he’s got the Taskmaster hosts? Sure, I’ll listen, happy to give him a try. It was an hour of super vanilla interview and HE MISPRONOUNCED GREG DAVIES’s NAME OVER AND OVER AND OVER. And the interview was so boring, nothing new and interesting about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hans macgruber
    United States4 months ago
  • Music Saved my Life

    The Raphael Saadiq episode was so heartfelt and heartwarming. Big fan of this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emariej2918
    United States8 months ago
  • Full of himself

    The guy is a know it all and doesn’t let his guests speak.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mr Majestik
    United Statesa year ago
  • True man of culture…

    Long-time listener but getting GFK on the pod is next level greatness. Blessings and props on an amazing run, Jesse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigH914
    United Statesa year ago

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Some critics feel the host can be slow or too cautious with certain guests.
Many find host questioning insightful and engaging across a wide range of topics.
Listeners praise thoughtful, respectful interviews and diverse guests.
A few comments note strong loyalty and frequent listening due to high-quality conversations.
Positive feedback highlights the show's ability to surface intimate and craft-focused stories.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Mountain Goats
Q: Do you find that to be the case?
Asked whether it is sweet to grow old, Darnielle says old sayings can gain depth with age and explains that gratitude for being alive has helped him through difficult periods.
The Mountain Goats
Q: How do you think it affects your mostly secular work that you think of yourself that way?
Darnielle says he believes God is present in everything and that creative work can express the divine, though he does not set out to insert religious messages into his songs.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Q: You suffered from migraine headaches in your life. Was that something that you always dealt with? Did you get migraines as a kid?
Abdul-Jabbar says his migraines began in fourth grade. A sleep study later found that he was not processing enough oxygen while asleep, and oxygen treatment and surgery to open his breathing passage resolved the problem.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Q: What did you learn from Magic Johnson when he joined the team?
Abdul-Jabbar says Johnson's enthusiasm after their first regular-season win reminded him to enjoy victories as they happened, and Johnson's presence helped the team win.
Maria Bamford is ambivalent about being your favorite comic’s favorite comic
Q: What was it like for you to watch your parents having now, your father died, what, four or five years ago now?
Bamford says seeing her parents brought appreciation for their goodness and regret about being difficult at times. She describes her mother's care and her father's Lewy body dementia, and says she misses them.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bullseye

What is Bullseye about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Bullseye features in-depth conversations with artists, writers, actors, musicians, and other cultural figures, exploring craft, process, and the broader landscape of arts and culture. Episodes tend to mix career retrospectives with timely discussions about creativity, identity, and the media industry, often revealing behind-the-scenes stories, practical craft insights, and thoughtful takes on culture. A standout thread across episodes is the host's patient, probing interview style and the show's ability to surface nuanced perspectives from a wide range of guests, from indie filmmakers to renowned performers. This mix makes it appealing for listeners who want thoughtful, well-rounded conversations about art, culture, and creative work, occas... more

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Recent guests on Bullseye include:

1. John Darnielle
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3. Marq Evans
4. John Carroll Lynch
5. Greg Proops
6. Maria Bamford
7. Bob Mould
8. Angélique Kidjo

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