Episodes (Page 2)
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Questlove traces his journey from childhood drummer in his father's band to founding The Roots and becoming a music history chronicler and documentary filmmaker
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Awkwafina (Nora Lum) connects her career progression from classical/jazz trumpet player to rapper, comedian, and global star to her relationship with her artistic mother
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Ari Aster explores how growing up pre-internet shaped his films' examination of how external forces influence human psychology and trauma
Ari Aster
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Jackson Galaxy and Marc discover shared experiences including youthful rock aspirations, addictive personalities, sobriety, and animal welfare interests
Jackson Galaxy
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Sarah Sherman's journey from Chicago DIY scene performer (as Sarah Squirm) to SNL cast member represents an unexpected career shift
Sarah Sherman
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Jena Friedman shares Marc's concerns about creating politically relevant comedy during historically turbulent times, experiencing this firsthand during a Canada border crossing
Jena Friedman
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Leanne Morgan was a late bloomer in comedy despite harboring the aspiration for years, despite a Tennessee life involving tobacco farms and jewelry sales
Leanne Morgan
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Dustin Chafin's path from Texas trailer park to Mormon conversion to New York nearly-tragic circumstances led to meeting Marc and mentoring young Nate Bargatze in comedy
Dustin Chafin
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Alexander Skarsgård rejected acting at age 13, pursuing the Swedish Navy and university in England before being pulled back to acting
Alexander Skarsgard
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Chad Kassem overcame Louisiana struggles with substance abuse and arrests, discovering music as his salvation
Chad Kassem
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Megan Stalter's persona blends supreme confidence with nervous breakdown.
Megan Stalter
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Cristin Milioti avoids being pigeonholed, embracing theatrical roles like Sofia Falcone.
Cristin Milioti
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Mike Birbiglia discusses making laughter from sadness and anger.
Mike Birbiglia
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Seth Meyers reflects on how Late Night helps him process current events while enabling viewers to do the same
Seth Meyers
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Josh Homme fulfilled an 18-year dream performing Queens of the Stone Age in Paris Catacombs
Josh Homme
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John Mulaney reflects on a happy present after past struggles.
John Mulaney
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Scott Frank experiences job security anxiety despite prolific screenwriting.
Scott Frank