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The Sam Sanders Show

KCRW & Sam Sanders

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. Sign up forSam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. Sam Sanders is an award-winning podcast and radio host. He’s been named best podcast host by both The

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31:22

How Queer Was 2025?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/12/09

HBO’s new gay romance series Heated Rivalry has the internet… feeling things. It tells the steamy story of two feuding hockey players who secretly desire (and devour) each other. The series rounds out a long list of queer pop culture moments from 2025. Alex Abad Santos, correspondent at Vox, joins Sam to look back on it all.From I Love LA to the re-release of Brokeback Mountain, they break down the Year in Queer entertainment, and ask what representation in media

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39:11

Ruth E. Carter: What Makes an Iconic Costume?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/12/05

Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter makes people look good on the big screen — especially Black people.She’s the mind behind the costumes for countless iconic films including Malcolm X, Do The Right Thing, the Black Panther franchise, and arguably the biggest movie this year… Sinners. Sam chats with Ruth about the literal blood and sweat that goes into her designs, the first garment she ever made, and working as one of the few Black costume

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25:30

Will AI Ever Make Good Music?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/12/03

Solomon Ray is the hottest new voice in Gospel music, but there’s a catch. He’s not real.Sam chats with Andrew R. Chow, a correspondent for Time where he covers technology. They break down the rise of AI in the music industry and how human artists are fighting back. Are streamers doing anything to filter out tracks made by machines? What can listeners do to avoid AI slop? Plus, why it’s getting harder to identify if a song is human made or not. Sign up for

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50:16

The Healing Powers of Smothered Chicken (from Your...

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/28

To celebrate Thanksgiving, we’re sharing a special episode of Your Mama's Kitchen.In the podcast, host Michele Norris and guests explore how our earliest culinary experiences shape our personal and professional lives. Plus, every guest shares a recipe for a favorite dish from their youth so you can taste a bit of their story. Sam was on the show recently where he took Michele and listeners back to his roots in Texas. Everyone in his house was a cook and there was a local

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33:14

Did Wicked Change Hollywood… For Good?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/25

Now that Wicked: For Good is finally in theaters, has the industry been changed for the better?NOTE: This episode contains hot takes and spoilers. Sam breaks it all down with Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler, and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast and newsletter. They dive into the memes, the money, and star power that created the biggest Broadway adaptation ever. Plus, what do all the mixed reviews mean for the film’s awards potential (looking at you, Ariana!)

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37:29

Scam To The Top? w/ Danielle Pinnock

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/21

Danielle Pinnock got her big break in the wildly popular sitcom Ghosts. But just before she landed that role, she nearly quit acting.She tells Sam how a ton of hard work (and a little bit of lying and scamming) finally got her noticed. Danielle also breaks down why she continues fighting for Black stories and body acceptance in Hollywood. Plus, her latest hot take gets us in the mood for the holiday season. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from

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24:48

Is Gambling Ruining Sports?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/19

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 into spending money they often can’t afford to lose. Spoiler alert: it’s all legal. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders Show is a production of

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53:18

Samin Nosrat: Do Dinner Parties Have Healing Powers?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/14

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, all that success left her feeling empty.Sam chatted with Samin in her ‘secret garden,’ surrounded by kumquats, limes and passion fruit. She broke down how hard it was to recover in the spotlight, and how she

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78:24

Michael Lewis on 'The Big Short' & the Big Picture of...

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/12

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 celebrate the 15 year anniversary and new audio book of The Big Short.They revisit the biggest lessons from 2008 and reflect on what’s changed —and stayed the same— in finance, society and entertainment since then

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45:37

They Let Him Say What?! with Jay Jurden

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/07

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 single Trump joke in his set, and why every comedian who has ever made fun of you might owe you money. Jay Jurden’s debut special Yes Ma’am is out now on Hulu. Sign up forSam’s Newsletter to get behind the

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27:23

Is Rap Music Dead? with Broken Record’s Justin Richmond

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/11/05

For the first time in 35 years, there are no rap songs in Billboard’s Top 40.Is hip-hop in trouble?Sam breaks down what it all means with Justin Richmond, music journalist and host of Pushkin’sBroken Record podcast. The two chat about the warning signs that might have led to this moment, how hip hop has evolved, and how Black music continues to influence artists across genres today. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every

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32:30

Is the Grind of a Comedian Never-Ending?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/10/31

Comedian Jazmyn W. pokes fun at everything from being a single mom to dating post-divorce. It’s part therapy, part life advice, and 100% real.She chats with Sam about why she isn’t afraid to be honest in her stand up, the realities of working as a comedian and content creator, and why even though she has over a million followers on TikTok, she couldn't care less if the app shuts down. Plus, Jazmyn’s hot take on reality dating shows. Sign up forSam’s

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27:46

Is Jaws Really a Horror Movie?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/10/29

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 with to what we’re reading to pop culture hot topics and more. This week… When Sam placed Jaws on our Horror Movie Mt. Rushmore our videographer, Luis Peña, had A LOT to say. Sam and Luis

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50:55

Shoulda Been a Sugar Baby? w/ Phoebe Robinson

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/10/24

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 wives and tired baddies everywhere. They also reflect on the legacy of her comedy podcast2 Dope Queens, which she hosted with friend and fellow comedian Jessica Williams. Plus, Phoebe shares why it’s just too late

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50:12

Horror Movie Faves & Should Taylor Swift Retire?

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/10/17

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 rank their favorite scary movies of all time and build the definitive Horror Movie Mount Rushmore. Can anything top Jordan Peele's Get Out? They also dive into the drama of celebrating Halloween while growing up

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51:34

Can KPop Heal Us All? w/ Songwriter Mark Sonnenblick

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/10/10

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 Netflix.SongwriterMark Sonnenblick helped create the soundtrack’s major pop anthems. He talks about bringing them to life, his songwriting process, and why music is vital to great storytelling. Plus, he shares his

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51:57

Can Satire Save Democracy? w/ The Onion CEO Ben Collins

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/10/03

Ben Collins became CEO of The Onion after a long career working in traditional news, so he's got major thoughts about speaking truth to power. He breaks down the role of satire in our current politics and what journalism is getting wrong about free speech.Ben also talks about relaunching The Onion’s print newspaper and why AI will never write a good joke. Plus, he shares his pop culture hot take. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter to get behind the scenes stuff from every

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51:25

Is It Ever OK to Lie? w/ June Squibb

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/09/26

Actor June Squibb became a Hollywood leading lady in her 90s, decades after she first began acting. She tells Sam about finding stardom in older age, her Broadway debut in Gypsy in 1959, and why it’s alright to bend the truth every now and then.They also discuss her latest starring role in Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great. The film follows June’s character, Eleanor, who gets swept up in a big lie... Sign up forSam’s Newsletter to

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50:05

Are Nepo Babies Cool Now? with Zosia Mamet

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/09/19

Zosia Mamet is known for her breakout role as Shoshanna in the millennial core HBO series Girls.She breaks down the show's lasting legacy, what her character would be up to today, and why younger generations are still connecting with the show.Plus, Zosia’s new book of essays, Does This Make Me Funny?, gets candid about being a self-described “B-minus nepo baby” and what it's like to work with badly behaved bosses in Hollywood (it sucks). Sign up for

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50:28

Can Pop Culture Cure a Broken Heart? w/ Anna Sale

The Sam Sanders Show ·

2025/09/12

Anna Sale hosts one of our favorite podcasts (and probably yours too) Death, Sex & Money.In honor of her show, Sam and Anna roundup their picks for the best movies, tv shows, music and books all about (you guessed it!) death, sex and money. Together they get into the timeless lessons on grief in The Lion King, why Bonnie Raitt’s catalog is the ultimate remedy for heartbreak, and some surprisingly racy Aretha Franklin lyrics. Plus, Anna shares where she found joy this

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