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The Sam Sanders Show

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The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW is your guide to entertainment. Find out what makes your favorite artists tick, dissect the trends that shape our culture, or just make sense of that random meme you can’t stop thinking about. Join us every week to unpack the pop culture we love.

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Ben Collins became CEO of The Onion after a long career working in traditional news, so he's got major thoughts about speaking truth to power. He breaks down the role of satire in our current politics and what journalism is getting wrong about free s... more

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Actor June Squibb became a Hollywood leading lady in her 90s, decades after she first began acting. She tells Sam about finding stardom in older age, her Broadway debut in Gypsy in 1959, and why it’s alright to bend the truth every now and then. They... more

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Zosia Mamet is known for her breakout role as Shoshanna in the millennial core HBO series Girls. She breaks down the show's lasting legacy, what her character would be up to today, and why younger generations are still connecting with the show.  Plus... more

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Anna Sale hosts one of our favorite podcasts (and probably yours too) Death, Sex & Money.   In honor of her show, Sam and Anna roundup their picks for the best movies, tv shows, music and books all about (you guessed it!) death, sex and money. Togeth... more

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Recent Guests

Zosia Mamet
Actress and author known for her role in HBO's Girls and her new book, "Does This Make Me Funny?"
HBO, Author
Episode: Are Nepo Babies Cool Now? with Zosia Mamet
Anna Sale
Host of Death, Sex & Money
Death, Sex & Money
Episode: Can Pop Culture Cure a Broken Heart? w/ Anna Sale
Robin Givhan
Pulitzer Prize-winning fashion critic and author
Episode: Should We Still Care About Fashion? w/ Robin Givhan
Jeff Hiller
Actor and author of 'Actress of a Certain Age'
Episode: Jeff Hiller: Can Faith And Queerness Coexist?
Jeff Weiss
Music journalist and author, known for his work on Britney Spears and pop culture
Author of 'Waiting For Britney Spears, A True Story, Allegedly'
Episode: What happened to Britney Spears and the Millennial Dream?
Andrea Domanick
Long-time music journalist, reporter, and editor at KCRW
KCRW
Episode: What happened to Britney Spears and the Millennial Dream?
Zainab Johnson
Comedian, known for her special 'Hijabs Off'
Amazon Prime Video
Episode: Zainab Johnson: Is It Still Radical Just to Exist?
Lizzie Bassett
Host of What Went Wrong podcast
What Went Wrong
Episode: Can Hollywood Learn from Its Biggest Bombs?
Chris Winterbauer
Host of What Went Wrong podcast
What Went Wrong
Episode: Can Hollywood Learn from Its Biggest Bombs?

Host

Sam Sanders
Award-winning podcast and radio host, known for his engaging conversations about entertainment and pop culture. A former host of NPR's It's Been A Minute and Into It, he brings a wealth of experience in storytelling and insightful discourse.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 944 ratings
  • i could listen to him all day

    can you record some bedtime stories for me? i love Sam Sanders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wwpdesretf167
    Canadaa month ago
  • Sam 'The King of the Home Community Vibe' is back!

    Thrilled to have Sam back on the FM airwaves! I know he'll bring his *truly rare*

    blend of smart cultural gravitas with playfulness, warmth, & inclusion.

    I continued to listen to and enjoy Vibe Check but I really mourned his departure from "It's Been A Minute" -after which I lost interest in NPR weekend shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bohemian Rhapsody
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sam is THE BEST <3

    We love Sam Sanders. He is a balm for the mind and soul. And hilarious! The Bob the Drag Queen episode has been my favorite so far — I love that he can have a panel discussion with two writers / podcasters about the pop culture topic of the hour AND he can sit down with people like Bob and get use thinking and laughing. More Sam always! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    napsforever
    United States2 months ago
  • Would love to hear from the guests

    Halfway through the Hipster Grifter episode and wishing that she could get a word in edgewise. Sam is clearly knowledgeable and has a lot of context to add, but his questions are in paragraph form and he’s finished her sentence at least twice. Feels more like I’m eavesdropping on a first date where he’s studied her insta than an interview. Even the very first question- not who are you or what did you do or how or why, but…something about how “most scammers don’t redeem themselves, what makes you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sly McMonkey McBean
    United States2 months ago
  • Love Sam Sanders Downnn

    In a crowded media field, I’ve followed Sam Sanders throughout my 20s, I feel like I’ve grown up with him. I love his wisdom, opinions, and skilled journalistic expertise.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Asdfgkejfo1384917
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Comments reflect a deep admiration for the host's interviewing skills and ability to connect with guests on personal levels.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and entertaining discussions that blend humor with critical analysis of culture and media.
There are occasional critiques regarding the pacing or content direction in some episodes, but overall, enthusiasm for the show's engaging format is prevalent.

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Is It Ever OK to Lie? w/ June Squibb
Q: What is June Squibb's unifying theory of getting through grief?
June describes herself as stoic, having immediate reactions to grief that she learns to live with.
Is It Ever OK to Lie? w/ June Squibb
Q: Did this movie at all change the way that you think about lying?
June has always had a cavalier attitude towards lying, feeling that sometimes it's necessary to protect others or herself.
Are Nepo Babies Cool Now? with Zosia Mamet
Q: What has been the one golden rule or guiding principle that you've used to navigate this industry as a quote unquote nepo baby?
Live your life so that when you put your head on the pillow at the end of the night, you can feel proud of the day that you just lived.
Should We Still Care About Fashion? w/ Robin Givhan
Q: How did Virgil Abloh view the fashion institutions he operated within?
He sought to open the doors to the fashion elite rather than burn down the house, aiming for inclusivity rather than destruction.
Should We Still Care About Fashion? w/ Robin Givhan
Q: What were Virgil Abloh's major contributions to the fashion world?
Abloh challenged the traditional norms of high fashion, pushing for inclusivity and a broader definition of luxury, integrating aspects of streetwear and diverse cultural influences.

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1. Vibe Check
2. It's Been a Minute
3. Pop Culture Happy Hour
4. Culture Study Podcast
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2. Anna Sale
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7. Zainab Johnson
8. Lizzie Bassett

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