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Good One

Vulture
Comedy
Stand-Up Comedy
Saturday Night Live
Comedy Specials
Abbott Elementary
Vulture Festival
Kumail Nanjiani
Vulture
Netflix
Comedy Book
Bill Burr
The Sex Lives Of College Girls
Night Thoughts
Kevin Hart
The Simpsons
Vulnerability In Comedy
Shrinking
Earthquake
Weird Al Yankovic
Chris Rock

Good One is a longform celebrity interview show that explores the creative process with a sense of humor and a great selection of hats. It's hosted by Jesse David Fox, who is a Vulture senior writer and the author of Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture and the Magic that Makes it Work. Good One is a co-production of Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out Good One on Youtube

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Have you had the funny feeling that content online is just a worse than it used to be – that actually a lot of art – movies, TV, music, comedy is just not has good as 3, 5, 10 years ago?

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Certified nice person and actor D'Arcy Carden joins us to talk about her diverse body of work, her new role on Peacock's 'Five Star Weekend' and why she's so good at being friends with celebrities.

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Jemaine Clement stops by to talk about masculinity, Flight of the Conchords and his newest show 'Alice and Steve'.

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This week Vulture critic Kathryn VanArendonk returns to the podcast to discuss Louis CK's new Netflix special. This is his fourth special since 2017, when the New York Times reported accusations of the comedian’s sexual misconduct, but it is only the... more

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Cory Doctorow
Author, professor, and digital rights activist
Electronic Frontier Foundation (per discussion)
Episode: What Happened to Google Search? Cory Doctorow Explains Why All Your Tech Is Getting Worse
D'Arcy Carden
Actor and comedian known for The Good Place and Five Star Weekend
Peacock / NBCUniversal (Five Star Weekend)
Episode: D'Arcy Carden on 'The Five-Star Weekend', 'The Good Place' and Being a Nepo Baby
Jemaine Clement
Actor and musician known for Flight of the Conchords
Flight of the Conchords
Episode: Jemaine Clement on Flight of the Conchords Reuniting, 'Moana' and 'Alice and Steve'
Kathryn VanArendonk
Vulture critic
Vulture / Vox Media
Episode: Is Louis C.K.'s New Comedy Special Worth Watching?
Ben Gibbard
Lead singer and songwriter of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service
Death Cab for Cutie
Episode: How Ben Gibbard Wrote One of Death Cab for Cutie's Best Songs
Jason Bateman
Actor, director, producer; guest on the episode
Episode: Jason Bateman on 'Arrested Development', 'Black Rabbit' and 'DTF: St. Louis'
Wanda Sykes
Comedian and actor discussing legacy, coming out, and political humor
Episode: Wanda Sykes on 'Legacy', Coming Out, and Navigating Political Humor
Rhea Seehorn
Actor known for Better Call Saul; star of Pluribus
AppleTV+ / Pluribus
Episode: Rhea Seehorn on Pluribus, Vince Gilligan, and Comedic vs. Dramatic acting | Good One Podcast
Paul Walter Hauser
Actor and guest on the show
Actor
Episode: Paul Walter Hauser Talks Doing Both Silly Comedies and Dark Dramas... and Pro Wrestling

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Jesse David Fox
Host of Good One; senior writer at Vulture; co-production with Vox Media Podcast Network

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Used to be great

    This podcast used to feature in-depth interviews with stand ups on their jokes (I.e., what they are trying to do with their comedy). Now it’s just a regular celebrity interview show. Too bad…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ebwassink
    Canadaa month ago
  • Good interviews!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    squidnerd
    3 months ago
  • One of the best comedy analysis podcasts

    Jesse is so thoughtful and insightful with his questions, and his comedy knowledge goes deep. Love the pod, and the Taskmaster episode is gold!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    If not now when
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you jay jurdan for adding yourself to this list of comedy shitheads

    Podcast Addict
    1
    gddsss
    10 months ago
  • Old format was better

    I really liked the old format, a meticulous unpacking of one joke. This new format is just another interview show. It was unique, and now it's ordinary.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TheRealOrion
    Canadaa year ago

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What Happened to Google Search? Cory Doctorow Explains Why All Your Tech Is Getting Worse
Q: So I want to start actually here. What's the core idea you're trying to explain about art, artists, and the state of making art today?
The core idea is that the economics and policy environment created by modern platforms locks in audiences and squeezes creators, turning art into a low-visibility, high-competition industry where attention and engagement drive money instead of quality or sustainable creative practice.
Jemaine Clement on Flight of the Conchords Reuniting, 'Moana' and 'Alice and Steve'
Q: What were conversations like about whether or not to do more with Flight of the Conchords after the initial tours and reunion talks?
They considered the idea of not rushing into another season, noting the balance between staying true to the project and the practicalities of schedules, locations, and personal life.
Jemaine Clement on Flight of the Conchords Reuniting, 'Moana' and 'Alice and Steve'
Q: What was your reaction when the offer to reunite Flight of the Conchords came in?
They discussed initial reluctance to return but acknowledged the demand from audiences and the belief they could still create fresh material, aiming to preserve the magic of the original while exploring new spots.
How Ben Gibbard Wrote One of Death Cab for Cutie's Best Songs
Q: What is the funniest, strangest, or most fascinating thing that happened to you this week?
He describes a scene at the Bowery Hotel with baguette-filled shopping bags, a humorous aside that leads into reflections on life as a touring musician and the larger theme of everyday mysteries.
Joel Kim Booster on 'Scrubs', Making 'Fire Island', and Crowd Work
Q: When did crowd work become a major part of your act?
It started when I began headlining and doing an hour, using the crowd as a writing space to develop new jokes and test how they land, which eventually became a central framework for my stand-up.

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Longform conversations with prominent creators, actors, and thinkers explore the craft and process behind standout work, often unpacking how ideas become jokes, films, or performances. Across episodes, guests range from documentary filmmakers and actors to comedians and media personalities, with deep dives into creative decisions, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of culture and entertainment. Expect thoughtful questions, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a playful humor that helps illuminate both craft and career, making it a strong pick for listeners who want practical insights into making art that resonates.

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Recent guests on Good One include:

1. Cory Doctorow
2. D'Arcy Carden
3. Jemaine Clement
4. Kathryn VanArendonk
5. Ben Gibbard
6. Jason Bateman
7. Wanda Sykes
8. Rhea Seehorn

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