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Griffin McElroy Apr 17, 2026

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Griffin McElroy is the host of the podcasts My Brother, Mr Brother and Me, Wonderful and the actual-play podcast The Adventure Zone. Now, he is also the author of a new Choose Your Own Adventure book called The Stowaway. Griffin McElroy joins Bullseye to talk about how his gaming history informed his writing process for The Stowaway, navigating the enthusiastic support he’s received for The Adventure Zone, and his family’s commitment to each other in their work.
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Sunn O))) Apr 14, 2026

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Sunn O))) is a drone metal band comprised of two guitarists, Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson. They’ve been making music together for over 25 years and just released their 10th studio album. The duo joined us to talk about the self-titled record and how they started making music together. They also chatted with us about what goes into putting on a Sunn O))) show, the gear they bring on the road with them, and much more.
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Black metal band Agriculture channels polka, Buddhism and Slipknot Apr 10, 2026

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Agriculture pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a black metal band. Late last year, the quartet released their second album, The Spiritual Sound. It appeared on many best-of-2025 lists, and you don’t have to listen to much of it to figure out why. The band joins us to talk about the record, how they preserve their vocals after doing a lot of screaming, and much more!
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Jimmy Pardo Apr 07, 2026

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Comedian and podcaster Jimmy Pardo joins Bullseye to talk about the 20th anniversary of his show, Never Not Funny. He talks about the progression of his interactive, improvisational comedy style, how it led him to make Never Not Funny, and what he’s learned from weathering many eras of standup and podcasting.
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D'Arcy Carden Apr 03, 2026

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The Good Place! Barry! Sunny Nights! D'Arcy Carden is our guest today. When D'Arcy joined us in 2022 she was starring in A League of Their Own and talked about reuniting with her comedy partner Abbi Jacobson on that show. She also got into being a nanny for Bill Hader and the time she co-starred in an episode of Comedy Bang! Bang! with Jesse. Yes, your host Jesse Thorn.
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Vincent D'Onofrio Mar 31, 2026

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The latest season of Daredevil: Born Again just dropped a couple of weeks ago. Vincent D’Onofrio stars as Kingpin, the show’s main antagonist. Last year, he joined us to talk about reprising that role in the show and even shared some details about how the costume he wears for the part was made. He talked with us about some of his most memorable roles, including parts in Men in Black and Homicide: Life on the Street.
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Bobby Moynihan Mar 27, 2026

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Bobby Moynihan first appeared on Saturday Night Live in 2008, and starred on the show for nearly a decade. He did a few impressions, but his strength was portraying offbeat characters. Drunk Uncle was always a fan favorite. When he joined us on Bullseye, he had just published his first children’s book, "Not All Sheep are Boring." He chatted with us about his kids book and life after SNL. A version of this interview originally aired in 2022.
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Devo Mar 24, 2026

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This week we're joined by two founding members of Devo: Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale! The band kicked off their farewell tour in 2023 – and it's still going strong with new tour dates added. When the band joined us they talked about how the band was founded and what it was like playing shows in their hometown of Akron, Ohio. Plus, they get into having one of their most popular songs used in a commercial for a cleaning product. A version of this interview originally aired in 2010.
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Fab 5 Freddy Mar 20, 2026

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Fab 5 Freddy stops by to talk with us about his new memoir: Everybody’s Fly: A Life of Art, Music, and Changing the Culture. Freddy, who was the original host of Yo! MTV Raps, takes us on a journey through hip-hop, from his early years attending DJ parties in the Bronx to tagging subway trains. He also chats with us about his friendship with Andy Warhol and much more.
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Chuck Klosterman Mar 17, 2026

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Do you like football? Chuck Klosterman is a culture writer who really, really likes football. His new book is called Football. In it, he examines the cultural impact of the sport, as it relates to American life. He joins Bullseye to talk about the ups and downs of being a life-long football fan, and why the sport can matter to everyone, regardless of fan status.
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