
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."
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1035 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

We’re talking with Mike Kinsella and Steve Holmes of the emo band American Football. The band just released their fourth full length album, simply titled: American Football (LP4). Mike and Steve join us to chat about their early years playing music t... more
Geena Davis is a genuine legend in show business: Beetlejuice, Thelma and Louise, A League of Their Own and many more. For over two decades, The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media has gathered data on representation of not just women but of all... more
Rakim changed the rap game forever. He’s one half of the groundbreaking hip-hop duo, Eric B. and Rakim. And a legendary solo rapper in his own right. Rakim joined us on the show back in 2023. That year marked 50 years of hip-hop. He talked with us ab... more
The character actor Dale Dickey has a career that spans nearly four decades and more than 150 roles. When she's on screen you know you're in for a treat. Dale's now in her mid-60's, and she's just been nominated for her first Emmy for her performance... more
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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.
The Raphael Saadiq episode was so heartfelt and heartwarming. Big fan of this podcast
The guy is a know it all and doesn’t let his guests speak.
Long-time listener but getting GFK on the pod is next level greatness. Blessings and props on an amazing run, Jesse!
Good interview. Learned stuff. Inspired
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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. Dale Dickey
2. Stavros Halkias
3. Kurt Andersen
4. Isaiah Rashad
5. Sean Clements
6. Meshell Ndegeocello
7. Kate Berlant
8. John Early
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