Wild Card with Rachel Martin
NPRNAMED A TOP 10 PODCAST OF 2024 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES There are interview podcasts and then there's Wild Card. Rachel Martin rips up the typical interview script and invites guests to answer questions they've never been asked before about life's biggest questions. Actors, writers and musicians open up about their fears, their joys and how they've built meaning from experience – all with the help of... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Wanda Sykes life has been defined by one act of courage after another. Leaving a safe career for comedy, getting divorced, coming out and surviving breast cancer all took a lot of guts. She shares with Rachel what she learned from each chapter of her... more
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Joy Harjo is one of the most revered poets in the United States, but she took a winding path to get there. The former U.S. poet laureate spoke with Rachel Martin about a pivotal decision in her childhood that put her on the creative path and how she ... more
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- So fun!
Loving this format! Rachel is dynamic and I love so many of these questions are deep and thoughtful and really engage the guest rather than the regular superficial questions we always hear.
Apple Podcasts5rapooh17
United States24 days ago - Love the Format!
The choose-a-question format, the variety of guests, and the thoughtfully crafted questions make it a fascinating listen.
Apple Podcasts5Anonymous in oregonUnited Statesa month ago - Always different, always amazing!
I have been listening for some time and I look forward to each new episode. Wild Card takes me on an adventure every week and introduces me to new people every week.
The format of the show keeps every episode fresh and unexpected. You never know what question will be asked next. You also never know what will be the answer.
The guests on this show help me understand this wild world we live in better. I also have gained an appreciation for how diverse the human perspective can be.
I always fin... more
Apple Podcasts5IthaiUnited Statesa month ago - Wonderful
Your episode with John Green was my favorite yet! The depth, insight and humor of this conversation made my heart overflow with gratitude.
Apple Podcasts5JennyClarkeBUnited States2 months ago - Great!
Such great questions and your guests really seem to open up and connect with you. I really loved Uzo Aduba.
Apple Podcasts5VCline8United States2 months ago
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Spotify | #174 | United States/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #22 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #134 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #158 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #192 |  Austria/Society & Culture |
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What is Wild Card about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show provides a refreshing take on interviews, breaking away from traditional formats to explore the profound questions of human existence through the unique lens of a card game. Guests from various creative industries—actors, writers, and musicians—share personal anecdotes about their fears, joys, and the meaning they derive from their experiences. This engaging approach fosters genuine conversation, allowing listeners to connect deeply with the themes of authenticity, vulnerability, and the complexities of life. Its emphasis on offbeat and potentially taboo topics encourages exploration of less-discussed aspects of personal growth and storytelling. The podcast stands out for its unique format inviting guests to reflect more personally... more
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Wild Card launched a year ago and published 85 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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Recent guests on Wild Card include:
1. Weird Al Yankovic
2. Joy Harjo
3. Brett Goldstein
4. Julianne Nicholson
5. Elizabeth Olsen
6. John Green
7. Uzo Aduba
8. Natasha Rothwell
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