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We’re joined by Regina Hall this week! She joins us to chat about One Battle After Another and shares what her first thoughts were after reading the script. She also talks with us about her background in journalism and much, much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExPA...
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set.

On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set.

On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
January 11, 2026 at 10:15 PM
LaRussell might be one of the most cheerful rappers around. I mean, look at that smile!

He recently joined us to chat about his music and some of the artists and sounds that inspired him growing up in the Bay Area. buff.ly/elNk2BX
January 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
This latest interview's got us dancing!

We're joined by Bay Area rapper LaRussell! The independent MC joined us to chat about throwing live concerts in his backyard, viral success, working with Lil Jon, and so much more! You won't want to miss this one.

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January 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
SoCal kids, can you relate? Rian Johnson describes his teenage years as an "Orange County youth group kid," and talks about how his experience with religion informed the writing of "Wake Up, Dead Man."
Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/TvHdczK
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Rian Johnson made his film "Brick" for the impressively low budget of 350K. However, he warns against romanticizing the idea of micro-budget cinema. You can hear the full conversation now: buff.ly/FGN1mxi
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Our first new interview of the year is here! ✨

Filmmaker Rian Johnson chats with us about his latest installment in the Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, what it was like for him growing up as a youth-group kid in Orange County, California, and so much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hgE...
January 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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New year, new interviews, new studio! 🙌

A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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Bullseye is a weekly celebration of the best of arts and culture. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring listeners in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds i...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM
New year, new interviews, new studio! 🙌

A little sneak peek into some of our upcoming interviews in the new @maximumfun.org studio. Our first fresh interview of 2026 with filmmaker Rian Johnson drops tomorrow!
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Johnny Knoxville reflects on his time making "Jackass," and what it’s been like to age into (and out of) the dangerous world of stunt performing on the latest episode of Bullseye.
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This week, we’re joined by Johnny Knoxville. He’s been at the center of the Jackass universe for more than two decades and has performed stunts in all its iterations. Now in his 50’s, Knoxville has…
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December 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Somehow I missed this nice @bullseye.maximumfun.org shout out from Stavros Halkias on WYF. Thanks, Stavvy!
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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This was so much fun to be a part of! Happy 25th Anniversary to Bullseye and to Jesse Thorn!!
December 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez literally have every award, they wrote the songs for Coco and Frozen. But when we invited them on @bullseye.maximumfun.org , they wanted to sing a song they wrote for Kermit the Frog that no one had heard before. Everyone was 😭.

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Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez share an unreleased Kermit the Frog Song - Bullseye
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December 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
It's the Bullseye Holiday Spectacular! 🎄 ☃️

We have a great show for you this year with some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We've got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith! www.npr.org/2025/12/16/n...
Bullseye 2025 Holiday Spectacular: Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz and Sy Smith : Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
It’s the Bullseye Holiday Spectacular! We look back at some of our favorite holiday interviews from the past. We’ve got Lil Rel Howery, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees, and singer/songwriter Sy Smith!
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December 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On the latest episode we're coming to you live from New York City at The PIT. We've got interviews from Tony Shalhoub, Jad Abumrad, H. Jon Benjamin and stand-up from Josh Gondelman!
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On the latest episode we're coming to you live from New York City at The PIT. We've got interviews from Tony Shalhoub, Jad Abumrad, H. Jon Benjamin and stand-up from Josh Gondelman. Plus, music from…
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December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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What's Vince Staples' favorite Lil B quote? And which princess does he think would make the best spy?

A few random questions he answers on our latest quickdraw segment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=45aS...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Not many bands live a long, happy 30 years together. Not even (some might even say: famously not) the ones made of brothers. The Hives talk to Bullseye about what keeps them inspired to make music together after so many years: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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The Hives have created a sound that's as practiced and refined as it is spontaneous and lively. How does a band strike that balance?
Find out in the full conversation: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Not many bands live a long, happy 30 years together. Not even (some might even say: famously not) the ones made of brothers. The Hives talk to Bullseye about what keeps them inspired to make music together after so many years: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
December 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Hives have created a sound that's as practiced and refined as it is spontaneous and lively. How does a band strike that balance?
Find out in the full conversation: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After 30 years of playing, The Hives have perfected what it means to be a garage rock band. Singer Howlin Pelle Almqvist and lead guitarist Nicholaus Arson talk to Bullseye about the band's latest record, “The Hives Forever Forever the Hives,” and tell us their secret to longevity: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What's Vince Staples' favorite Lil B quote? And which princess does he think would make the best spy?

A few random questions he answers on our latest quickdraw segment: www.youtube.com/watch?v=45aS...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Vince Staples is back on Bullseye! This time to talk with @jessethorn.bsky.social about his Netflix series, The Vince Staples Show, and so much more!

Watch the convo here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM