Catie Lazarus talks with Emmy Award winner Chris Jackson, best known for originating the role of George Washington in Hamilton. He was also a lead in In The Heights and composed music for Sesame Street penning the music for a Will.I.Am hit “What I Am,” which is addictive, no matter how old you are.
Plus, Catie sits down in the studio with CUNY Professor an ... Show More
Mar 2019
Alyssa Mastromonaco and Peter Grosz on what makes President Obama, Stephen Colbert, and Seth Meyers great bosses
In this episode Catie Lazarus talks to Obama’s former Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations Alyssa Mastromonaco and comedy writer Peter Grosz. Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to Employee of the Month and the rest of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly fr ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2019
Tim Blake Nelson and Jill Sobule
In this episode Catie Lazarus talks to acclaimed actor, writer, and director Tim Blake Nelson and singer songwriter Jill Sobule. Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to Employee of the Month and the rest of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Emplo ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2019
Adam Gopnik on Sibling Rivalry, Stand Up, and Liberalism
Adam Gopnik has held many dream jobs, all in the same office. After almost forty years (and counting) at The New Yorker, Gopnik has served as a food, art, and music critic, and he’s written his own novels, children’s books, musicals, and solo shows. His latest (and first) politic ... Show More
54m 26s
Jun 2023
Broadway Stars Discuss Their Journeys to the Tony Awards
Award-winning actor, dancer, and singer, Ariana DeBose, discusses her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” the many ways she relates to the character, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg and Rita Moreno, the first Latina to win an Oscar for the original film. Former ... Show More
28m 13s
Mar 2023
“Oscars And Other Things All At Once” (w/ Matt & Bowen)
It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Podcast Episode About A Night! Matt & Bowen join together to discuss the historic Everything Everywhere All At Once sweep, the Jamie Lee Curtis of it all, the Angela Bassett of it all, the concept of a “career Oscar”, Harley Quinn’s obvious manifestation ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2024
Killer Mike Sweeps the Grammys with "Michael"| Cord Jefferson Unpacks "American Fiction"
Host Jordan Klepper chats with rapper Killer Mike about his recent sweep at the 2024 Grammys for his album "Michael," how working on this project brought him closer to God, and his efforts to encourage activists to take action in their communities. Plus, writer and director Cord ... Show More
21m 35s
Mar 2022
S2E12: It Is Possible with Michael James Scott
Michael James Scott is an actor, singer, and performer who radiates joy, on and off stage. He has starred in Broadway hits like THE BOOK OF MORMON, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, ELF THE MUSICAL, THE PIRATE QUEEN, and is currently granting wishes on Broadway as "Genie" in Disney's ALADDIN. H ... Show More
49m 50s
Dec 2022
GGACP Classic: Stephen Bishop
GGACP celebrates the 40th anniversary of the celebrated comedy "Tootsie" (released December 17, 1982) by revisiting this memorable 2019 episode with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop ("It Might Be You"). In this episode, Stephen talks about secret song origins, Be ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2024
Renowned R&B singer/songwriter KEM talks about being nineteen, homeless, roaming the cold Detroit streets, and spiraling with drug use in his search for relief. Revealed in his memoir, Share My Life.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviews renowned R&B singer/songwriter KEM. For all of his life, Kem has been driven by music and the emotions involved in bringing his music to life. He is now the author o ... Show More
30m 53s