Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
@bullseye.maximumfun.org
A public radio show about what's good, from @npr.org and @maximumfun.org
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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
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...
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
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
On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX
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
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
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
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
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
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.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eRE...
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
Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/TvHdczK
January 8, 2026 at 11:23 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
Listen to the full conversation here: buff.ly/TvHdczK
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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!
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
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!
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!
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
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
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
Find out in the full conversation: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
December 6, 2025 at 8:00 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
Find out in the full conversation: buff.ly/tR5aKM9
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
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
Vince Staples chats with us about his music-making process and the first time he found himself in a recording studio, some fifteen years ago.
buff.ly/9ZKRCI2
buff.ly/9ZKRCI2
December 4, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Vince Staples chats with us about his music-making process and the first time he found himself in a recording studio, some fifteen years ago.
buff.ly/9ZKRCI2
buff.ly/9ZKRCI2
After 15 years of writing raps, it was quite easy when the time came for Vince Staples to write a script for the pilot episode of his show.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
After 15 years of writing raps, it was quite easy when the time came for Vince Staples to write a script for the pilot episode of his show.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
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...
Watch the convo here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
December 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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...
Watch the convo here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-Z...
Lisa Hanawalt has created some of our favorite human-animals for shows such as Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie. But say, there seems to be a common thread among Lisa's characters... listen to Bullseye's 25 interviews for 25 years now: buff.ly/1Xae4rr
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Lisa Hanawalt has created some of our favorite human-animals for shows such as Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie. But say, there seems to be a common thread among Lisa's characters... listen to Bullseye's 25 interviews for 25 years now: buff.ly/1Xae4rr
Bob Odenkirk wouldn't miss his 5-minutes of Bullseye Anniversary fame for anything. Watch Jesse sprint through 25 interviews in one recording to celebrate 25 years of Bullseye being on the air: buff.ly/1Xae4rr
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bob Odenkirk wouldn't miss his 5-minutes of Bullseye Anniversary fame for anything. Watch Jesse sprint through 25 interviews in one recording to celebrate 25 years of Bullseye being on the air: buff.ly/1Xae4rr
Scott Simpson opened the live Bullseye in Santa Cruz with hearty reassurance for these trying times. You can watch the full show now! Okay thank you very much see you later bye bye: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Scott Simpson opened the live Bullseye in Santa Cruz with hearty reassurance for these trying times. You can watch the full show now! Okay thank you very much see you later bye bye: buff.ly/1uksrMi
Boots Riley brings his own mic to an interview! He joined us in Santa Cruz to talk about rapping, filmmaking, and being friends with Jesse’s mom: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Boots Riley brings his own mic to an interview! He joined us in Santa Cruz to talk about rapping, filmmaking, and being friends with Jesse’s mom: buff.ly/1uksrMi
Adam Scott describes his first job to Bullseye through the art of hand gestures. Do you know what it is? The answer is in this week's Bullseye, recorded live in Santa Cruz: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Adam Scott describes his first job to Bullseye through the art of hand gestures. Do you know what it is? The answer is in this week's Bullseye, recorded live in Santa Cruz: buff.ly/1uksrMi
The 25th anniversary celebration continues! This week's show was recorded live in Santa Cruz. We are joined by Glynn Washington of “Snap Judgment,” Boots Riley of “Sorry to Bother You,” and Adam Scott of “Severance.” Plus, live tunes from The Mermen, and standup from Scott Simpson: buff.ly/1uksrMi
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The 25th anniversary celebration continues! This week's show was recorded live in Santa Cruz. We are joined by Glynn Washington of “Snap Judgment,” Boots Riley of “Sorry to Bother You,” and Adam Scott of “Severance.” Plus, live tunes from The Mermen, and standup from Scott Simpson: buff.ly/1uksrMi
The Bullseye 25th anniversary celebration continues! This week, Jesse reunites with his old college co-hosts Jordan Morris and Gene O’Neil to reminisce about the early years of the show. Back when Bullseye was a radio show on KZSC called The Sound of Young America. buff.ly/S5HBu3g
November 11, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Bullseye 25th anniversary celebration continues! This week, Jesse reunites with his old college co-hosts Jordan Morris and Gene O’Neil to reminisce about the early years of the show. Back when Bullseye was a radio show on KZSC called The Sound of Young America. buff.ly/S5HBu3g
It was a gift to hear Rebecca Sugar play their song "Hill to Die On" from their recently released album, "Lonely Magic." For the Steven Universe fans, they also played their song "Love Like You" from the end credits of the show: buff.ly/MG5fo51
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It was a gift to hear Rebecca Sugar play their song "Hill to Die On" from their recently released album, "Lonely Magic." For the Steven Universe fans, they also played their song "Love Like You" from the end credits of the show: buff.ly/MG5fo51
Jason Mantzoukas was ready to pull out all the stops at Bullseye Live at LAist. He talked to Bullseye about forever being the "improv guy," and why he didn't continue his own college radio show for 25 years - even though he bought $5000 worth of Jazz CD's to make it: buff.ly/MG5fo51
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Jason Mantzoukas was ready to pull out all the stops at Bullseye Live at LAist. He talked to Bullseye about forever being the "improv guy," and why he didn't continue his own college radio show for 25 years - even though he bought $5000 worth of Jazz CD's to make it: buff.ly/MG5fo51
Bullseye is on the road! Roy Wood Jr. joined Bullseye in LA shortly before his flight home, and shortly after his appearance on Kimmel. Listen to the full Los Angeles show with Roy, Jason Mantzoukas, and Rebecca Sugar now: buff.ly/eZDTfDX
November 4, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Bullseye is on the road! Roy Wood Jr. joined Bullseye in LA shortly before his flight home, and shortly after his appearance on Kimmel. Listen to the full Los Angeles show with Roy, Jason Mantzoukas, and Rebecca Sugar now: buff.ly/eZDTfDX
Marc Maron hosted WTF for 16 years, and for 16 years he had producer Brendan McDonald producing him behind the scenes. On Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Maron and McDonald talk about their intimate, evolving relationship: buff.ly/irK6n7k
October 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Marc Maron hosted WTF for 16 years, and for 16 years he had producer Brendan McDonald producing him behind the scenes. On Bullseye with Jesse Thorn, Maron and McDonald talk about their intimate, evolving relationship: buff.ly/irK6n7k