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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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Latest Episodes

Sports betting is a billion dollar industry chock full of scandals.  Journalist Baker Machado breaks down how gambling has infiltrated sports from the collegiate to professional level, how players get involved, and how betting companies push fans int... more

Samin Nosrat found a love for cooking through working in acclaimed restaurants and visiting kitchens around the world. She became a star after releasing her hit cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat – which also became a Netflix series. But to her surprise,... more

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Author Michael Lewis is best known for writing Money Ball, Liar's Poker and The Big Short, his seminal book about the 2008 financial crisis that later became an Oscar-winning film. He sat down with Sam for a recent Live Talk Los Angeles event to cele... more

Comedian Jay Jurden loves seeing just how far he can push a joke.  In his debut special, Yes Ma’am, Jay makes fun of everyone from millennials to Kid Rock to his own open marriage. Sam chats with Jay about his writing process, why you won’t hear a si... more

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Recent Guests

Samin Nosrat
Renowned chef and author known for her cookbooks and Netflix series
None stated
Episode: Samin Nosrat: Do Dinner Parties Have Healing Powers?
Justin Richmond
Host of Broken Record for Pushkin Industries, a podcast exploring music and artists
Pushkin Industries
Episode: Is Rap Music Dead? with Broken Record’s Justin Richmond
Jazmyn W
A stand-up comedian and internet personality known for her engaging content on motherhood, dating, and lifestyle.
Episode: Is the Grind of a Comedian Never-Ending?
Phoebe Robinson
Comedian and author of several books, known for her hit podcast 2 Dope Queens.
Episode: Shoulda Been a Sugar Baby? w/ Phoebe Robinson
Ben Collins
CEO of The Onion
The Onion
Episode: Can Satire Save Democracy? w/ The Onion CEO Ben Collins
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?

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 980 ratings
  • Simply the best!

    Sam Sanders is a National Treasure!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuckNails
    United States5 days ago
  • Sam Sanders is the best!

    When Sam left his NPR podcast, I was sad. Very sad. But still happy for him as he moved on to do something else. Imagine my surprise a few years later when I stumbled across this show. Now, I get my Sam Sanders fix again-Yes! Seriously, he is so engaging with his guests and has a gift for talking to people like it’s just a nice conversation that we are lucky enough to hear. My most recent favorite interviews have been the June Squib one, Jeff Hiller, & Samin Nosrat. Just enjoy all of Sam’s inter... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lee44!
    United States6 days ago
  • My fav pop culture pod

    I love this show!!!! Sam has the best takes and always has interesting guests. I love the topics the pod spans and that there is always a connection to the underlying political landscape. Thoughtful commentary, even on topics that might seem inconsequential. I look forward to this every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blurrykid28
    United States10 days ago
  • We are a Sam Sanders Household

    We are a Sam Sanders household, ever since It's Been a Minute on NPR. Sad to see Into It end its run, but so glad that he got picked up at KCRW. He's insightful, funny, and asks great questions all with a bit of sass. And I love that these interviews don't drone on and on forever. Sam (

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Itisdtk
    United States16 days ago
  • sam sanders is a national treasure

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Samin Nosrat: Do Dinner Parties Have Healing Powers?
Q: What do you think are the important aspects of your weekly dinner gatherings?
It's about fostering community, connection, and creating a simple yet meaningful routine in my life.
Samin Nosrat: Do Dinner Parties Have Healing Powers?
Q: Do you have a meal that you consider your depression meal?
During my depression, I really lost my appetite and often found myself eating simple comfort foods like quesadillas.
Is Rap Music Dead? with Broken Record’s Justin Richmond
Q: Why was it that Kendrick Lamar and Sizzle's song was the only thing keeping hip-hop alive in the top 40?
It's because it had an actual hook that was sung and that you could sing back.
Is Rap Music Dead? with Broken Record’s Justin Richmond
Q: As a music head like myself, what was your first reaction to seeing that headline?
I audibly gasped. Hip hop was how I started loving music. It was my gateway drug.
Shoulda Been a Sugar Baby? w/ Phoebe Robinson
Q: What is the line you draw in your comedy about what you'll say about an ex and what you won't?
I think if you're going to talk about an ex, it needs to come from a place of having already moved on emotionally and mentally.

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1. Vibe Check
2. It's Been a Minute
3. Pop Culture Happy Hour
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1. Samin Nosrat
2. Justin Richmond
3. Jazmyn W
4. Phoebe Robinson
5. Ben Collins
6. Zosia Mamet
7. Anna Sale
8. Robin Givhan

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