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Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Talk Easy features weekly, in-depth interviews with prominent figures in arts, literature, and politics. Host Sam Fragoso guides these career-spanning discussions, offering listeners a chance to hear from creators and public figures in a personal and reflective manner.

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Notable Guests

Ben Rhodes
Ben Rhodes 3x
Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman 2x
MB
Mary Beth Barone 2x
SN
Samin Nosrat 2x
Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem 1x
Greta Lee
Greta Lee 1x
Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende 1x
JF
Jordan Firstman 1x
Julianne Moore
Julianne Moore 1x
Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis 1x
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson 1x
Tristan Harris
Tristan Harris 1x
Christiane Amanpour
Christiane Amanpour 1x
CW
Colson Whitehead 1x
D'Arcy Carden
D'Arcy Carden 1x

Recent Episodes

Author Michael Lewis on Elon Musk, Sam Bankman-Fried, and ‘The Blind Side’ Controversy | Talk Easy
Oct 11, 2026 · 1:30:09
✨ Michael Lewis discusses his book 'Blockers' and the Trump administration's approach to law.
Michael Lewis
1:30:09
Isabel Allende on ‘The House of the Spirits,’ Elizabeth Gilbert, and Her Writing Process | Talk Easy
Oct 4, 2026 · 1:18:09
✨ Isabel Allende discusses her upbringing in Chile and the roots of her feminism.
Isabel Allende
1:18:09
Christiane Amanpour on Trump’s Press Ban, Covering Israel-Palestine, and Battling Cancer | Talk Easy
Sep 27, 2026 · 1:23:33
✨ Christiane Amanpour discusses Trump's press ban and First Amendment challenges.
Christiane Amanpour
1:23:33
Trump at today’s UN assembly said he faces a “big decision” on Iran: a deal or “annihilation.”
Sep 22, 2026 · 0:02:43
✨ Trump threatens Iran with "annihilation" or a "big decision" at the UN.
Ben Rhodes
0:02:43
“There is a new America that is struggling to be born.”
Sep 20, 2026 · 0:02:00
✨ Rhodes discusses the emergence of a new, evolving America.
Ben Rhodes
0:02:00
Ben Rhodes on Trump’s War in Iran, the Obama White House, and the Democratic Party | Talk Easy
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:29:35
✨ Rhodes critiques the foreign policy establishment he was part of.
Ben Rhodes
1:29:35
Tristan Harris on the Anthropic Whistleblower, Elon Musk, and Avoiding AI Catastrophe | Talk Easy
Sep 13, 2026 · 1:28:54
✨ Tristan Harris warns of AI dangers, comparing AI labs to Oppenheimer's pre-atomic bomb situation.
Tristan Harris
1:28:54
It’s time to give #nickofferman his flowers.
Sep 6, 2026 · 0:02:13
✨ Nick Offerman discusses his iconic role as Ron Swanson.
Nick Offerman
0:02:13
Nick Offerman (‘Parks and Recreation’) on Masculinity, Ben Shapiro, and the Legacy of Ron Swanson
Sep 6, 2026 · 1:14:53
✨ Nick Offerman on his Emmy-nominated role in Margo's Got Money Troubles.
Nick Offerman
1:14:53
The Gloria Steinem Interview | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:02:43
✨ Discussed Gloria Steinem's life-altering procedure at 22.
Gloria Steinem
1:02:43
Long Time Listener, First Time Caller. #chrisryan #tracyletts #thebigpicture
Aug 31, 2026 · 0:03:22
✨ Chris Ryan and Tracyletts discuss an entertaining election.
0:03:22
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins (‘The Big Picture’) on Fall Films, Bill Simmons, and ChatGPT Ebert
Aug 30, 2026 · 1:58:07
✨ Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins discuss fall films, including Ridley Scott's latest.
Jordan Firstman Julianne Moore Robert Pattinson
1:58:07
D’Arcy Carden on ‘The Good Place,’ Her New York UCB Era, and ‘The Five-Star Weekend’ | Talk Easy
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:18:58
✨ D'Arcy Carden discusses her Bay Area roots and move to New York for acting.
D'Arcy Carden
1:18:58
Colson Whitehead (‘The Nickel Boys’) on His New Book, Toni Morrison, and New York City | Talk Easy
Aug 16, 2026 · 1:05:56
✨ Colson Whitehead discusses his new novel "Cool Machine," concluding his Harlem trilogy.
Colson Whitehead
1:05:56
Greta Lee on Past Lives, Channeling Isabella Rossellini, and Representation in Hollywood | Talk Easy
Aug 9, 2026 · 1:13:02
✨ Greta Lee discusses her role in "Past Lives" and her acting career.
Greta Lee
1:13:02
Love this mission from chef Samin Nosrat.
Aug 5, 2026 · 0:02:40
✨ Samin Nosrat shares insights into her cookbook "Salt Fat Acid Heat."
Samin Nosrat
0:02:40
Samin Nosrat Talks Life Post-‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,’ Cooking Locally, and ‘The Bear’ | Talk Easy
Aug 2, 2026 · 1:24:20
✨ Samin Nosrat revisits her conversation about "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" and "Good Things."
Samin Nosrat
1:24:20
Mary Beth Barone on Parasocial Relationships, Reddit, and the Arc of the Female Comedian | Talk Easy
Jul 31, 2026 · 0:07:51
✨ Mary Beth Barone analyzes double standards for female comedians.
Mary Beth Barone
0:07:51
Mary Beth Barone Talks Stand-Up Comedy, Mark Zuckerberg, and Parasocial Relationships | Talk Easy
Jul 26, 2026 · 1:17:17
✨ Mary Beth Barone talks about her stand-up special "Galaxy Brain."
Mary Beth Barone
1:17:17

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