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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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Latest Episodes

It’s a bonus episode! From now on you’ll get Sam in your feed two times a week with a new segment we’re calling Not Safe for Radio.  Sam will chat with friends, writers, podcasters (and sometimes the team behind this show) about what we’re obsessed w... more

We were all burned by the #GIRLBOSS era… just ask comedian Phoebe Robinson. Her latest standup special I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore gets into all the ways hustle culture made us all tired.  Phoebe and Sam break down the realities of the girlboss, trad ... more

Hallelujah! It's finally spooky season! Time to break down the very best of Hollywood horror. Joining the show are culture journalists Brittany Luse (host of NPR’s It’s Been a Minute) and Tre’vell Anderson (host of the film podcast SEATED).  They ran... more

Maybe there actually was a song of the summer? At least if you’ve seen the hit movie KPop Demon Hunters. The film’s hottest song, Golden, has been dominating the Billboard Hot 100 charts since August. And it’s the most popular film to ever hit Netfli... more

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Recent Guests

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?
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?

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
  • We LOVE Sam!!!

    Always thoughtful, always interesting! I will follow Sam Sanders wherever he goes 🫂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brensloan353
    United Statesa month ago
  • Like hearing from a friend

    I’ve heard Sam on other pods and it’s great that I stumbled on his own. Love his voice and appreciate his takes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    karo_karo84
    United Statesa month ago
  • ESSENTIAL

    Sam is a fantastic interviewer and host. He’s light and conversational but also asking compelling questions. Love this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Link23456
    United Statesa month ago
  • I missed you Sam!

    Huge Sam fan. His original podcast was one of my favorites. I thought he disappeared. Then they mentioned this podcast on Pop Culture Happy Hour - came right over and so happy to hear he has his own show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peachegurl04
    United Statesa month ago
  • i could listen to him all day

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wwpdesretf167
    Canada2 months ago

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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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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.
Can KPop Heal Us All? w/ Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick
Q: How hard is it to make a very theatrical I want song work as KPop?
It requires collaboration to build a pop track while integrating the storytelling and character depth.
Can KPop Heal Us All? w/ Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick
Q: What is an I want song?
It's the song that defines who the character is and what they want, often driving their journey in the story.
Can Satire Save Democracy? w/ The Onion CEO Ben Collins
Q: Why are you optimistic about the future of media and free speech?
Collins believes that people are ready to defend those who stand up for free speech and the truth; he emphasizes that the incentive structure is shifting towards honoring bravery.
Can Satire Save Democracy? w/ The Onion CEO Ben Collins
Q: What is the lesson for other makers of newspaper from The Onion's success?
Collins advises them to lean into what they're good at, emphasizing specificity and honest representation without appeasement.

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1. Vibe Check
2. It's Been a Minute
3. Pop Culture Happy Hour
4. Keep It!
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The Sam Sanders Show launched a year ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Phoebe Robinson
2. Ben Collins
3. Zosia Mamet
4. Anna Sale
5. Robin Givhan
6. Jeff Hiller
7. Jeff Weiss
8. Andrea Domanick

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