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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians. Where people sound like people. Hosted by Sam Fragoso. New episodes every Sunday.

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Recent Guests

Arundhati Roy
Author and political activist, known for her works such as "The God of Small Things" and her critiques of nationalism and state violence.
Episode: And In Our Hour of Darkness, Writer Arundhati Roy
Terry Gross
Broadcast legend and host of Fresh Air
NPR, Fresh Air
Episode: The Terry Gross Interview
Samin Nosrat
Cook, writer, and author of 'Salt Fat Acid Heat' and 'Good Things'
Episode: Cook Samin Nosrat (‘Salt Fat Acid Heat’) Returns with ‘Good Things’
Dev Hynes
Musician and composer, known for his work under the moniker Blood Orange
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Episode: The Homecoming of Dev Hynes (Blood Orange)
Karen Bass
First female mayor of Los Angeles
Episode: A Candid Conversation with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Josh Brolin
Actor and author known for films like No Country for Old Men and Deadpool.
Episode: The Stories of Actor Josh Brolin (‘Weapons’)
Julia Garner
Acclaimed actress known for her roles in 'Ozark' and 'Inventing Anna'
Episode: Actor Julia Garner is Hollywood’s Secret ‘Weapon’
Celine Song
Director and writer, known for her film Materialists and Past Lives
A24
Episode: Director Celine Song on ‘Materialists’ (Death, Sex & Money)
Ari Aster
Writer-director known for films like Hereditary and Midsommar
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Episode: Director Ari Aster (‘Eddington’) Has Made an American Western for 2025

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Sam Fragoso
Sam Fragoso is known for cultivating an intimate conversation style, enabling guests to share personal and profound insights. His thoughtful research and engaging approach help put guests at ease, facilitating a deep exploration of their experiences and perspectives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Highly recommend

    This is a great podcast, I have scoured and downloaded many episodes and enjoyed them all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fredland2
    United States19 days ago
  • Hearing Terry

    It’s 6am, and I’m lying here in bed, crying . Thank you for sharing Terry with us, and thank you Terry, for being so vulnerable. She is a great interviewee !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Approaching old ladydom
    United States19 days ago
  • Loved It

    Thank you so much for the Terry Gross interview- I’ve listened to her for so long- but this interview gave me new insight

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazy horse mongoose
    United States21 days ago
  • Bravo! New to podcast great interview Terry Gross

    Just discovered your podcast Sam is a wonderful interviewer Love Love Love the Queen Terry Gross

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yvonne Ellen
    United States25 days ago
  • Living is listening to that Terry Gross interview

    I had to stop everything just to thank you, Sam, and Terry Gross for that beautiful interview. I couldn’t stop crying or laughing. Just beautiful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LuciaVentura
    United States25 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth and thoughtful nature of the conversations, often highlighting the host's skillful interviewing style and the emotional depth of discussions.
Positive feedback includes admiration for the variety of guests and the intimacy of the conversations, making it resonate with a broad audience.
The overall tone is largely favorable, with many expressing gratitude for the humanizing approach taken with guests.
There are mixed reviews about certain contentious interviews, but many praise the authenticity and relatability provided by the host.
Some listeners note a tendency toward featuring predominantly straight white male guests, raising questions about diversity.

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And In Our Hour of Darkness, Writer Arundhati Roy
Q: How do you maintain your commitment to writing despite the risks of political treachery?
Arundhati explains she cannot keep quiet in the face of injustice, as every piece she writes is crucial and leads to further action.
And In Our Hour of Darkness, Writer Arundhati Roy
Q: When did you realize you had to leave home?
Arundhati describes her teenage years when she sensed her dependence on her mother drifting away and the desire to discover a different world.
And In Our Hour of Darkness, Writer Arundhati Roy
Q: How does writing this memoir connect to your experiences with grief?
Arundhati reflects that she was shocked by her intense grief after her mother's death, which forced her to confront her complicated feelings and memories about her mother.
Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ Takes the Emmys
Q: What does it say about the industry that you and Evan have made a TV show on Apple about the love of movies instead of a movie about the love of movies?
It does speak to how things shift and they ebb and they flow. Streaming services are taking a lot of big risks and they're making things that major studios wouldn't take the same bets on right now.
Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ Takes the Emmys
Q: So, now that you have, what does that sound like?
Overall, we feel like it's an industry that's hard to be too hard on when it's given us so much, but we are also at times frustrated by it and stressed out about the specifics.

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The content features a series of intimate and profound conversations with a diverse array of guests, including artists, activists, and political figures. Notable discussions often revolve around personal experiences, creative journeys, and current socio-political climates, highlighting the nuances of life behind the public personas. The host fosters a thoughtful space for guests to share personal anecdotes, challenges, and insights, making it a unique platform for exploring complex issues authentically. Overall, listeners can expect an engaging mix of storytelling and in-depth dialogue, appealing to those interested in the intersection of culture, politics, and individual narratives.

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Recent guests on Talk Easy include:

1. Arundhati Roy
2. Terry Gross
3. Samin Nosrat
4. Dev Hynes
5. Karen Bass
6. Josh Brolin
7. Julia Garner
8. Celine Song

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