If you like your comedy packaged in a bundle of silly, offbeat joy, then this week’s Thirst Object should appeal. We’re talking about Oscar-nominated director, writer and actor Taika Waititi. The lesser-spotted New Zealand silver-haired fox knows that going through the funny bone is the best way to our hearts — and brings a child-like glee to filmmaking that ... Show More
Feb 2021
Introducing: This Is Good For You from Nichole Perkins
Nichole Perkins has a new podcast, and we’re bringing you Episode One, “Riding Is Good for You,” so you can check it out. Search for “This Is Good For You” in your podcast player or go to thisisgoodpod.com to subscribe to the show and keep up with the new episodes! There are also ... Show More
43m 38s
Sep 2020
Good Night, and Good Thirst
And… SCENE. We came, we ushered in a glorious age of elucidating female desire, coined a few salient expressions of desire, and poof! like magic, we were gone. That’s right, we did it, folks: we wrapped up Thirst Aid Kit as a weekly podcast. We thank you for your ears, your enthu ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2020
A Bottle of Matthew Rhys-ling
Matthew Rhys’ energy is complex and layered, like a roasted pepper: there’s spice, there’s heat, and there’s smoke. In Rhys, there is a balance of all our favorite things — superb eye and face acting, characters that know how to yearn, tightly coiled power in a stern shell, and t ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2023
Leslie Jones Tries to Keep Calm | Taika Waititi and Allyson Felix
Leslie sits with actor and Oscar-winning filmmaker Taika Waititi to dicuss the true story behind his new movie, "Next Goal Wins." Leslie also covers RFK Jr's recent shenanigans while trying not to lose her cool. And, Leslie chats with Olympic champion, Allyson Felix, to talk moth ... Show More
26m 18s
Dec 2023
We Hope You Think of Tayvis
HELLO LISTENERS and welcome back! We’re whetting your appetites with a petite overview of the happenings in Taylorland — the You’re Losing Me drop, the Eras tour film, and, of course, the couple bringing us close to monoculture. Tune in to hear our thoughts on PR and girlhood and ... Show More
42m 38s
Feb 2025
RHYS DARBY: Never Losing Humor, Lighter Side of Life & Starbucks Line Reading
Rhys Darby (Flight of the Concords, Our Flag) joins us for laughs, insights into a lighter side of life, and more laughs… look it up. Rhys talks about the comfort and comedy he was brought up under by his single mother and why he ultimately had to leave New Zealand to achieve his ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 2022
Taika Waititi (Extended Cut) | What's Up, Doc?
The former president’s campaign staff reportedly didn’t notice the documentary crew filming at the White House before, during and after January 6th, and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is doing a lousy job of distancing himself from a scheme to submit fake electors to the Vice Pres ... Show More
25m 7s