On The Gist, a classic episode from August 2014. When Amy Solomon was growing up in Chicago, she was obsessed with Gilda Radner. She wanted to be a comedian but worried she didn't have enough problems to talk about. For her Princeton senior thesis, Solomon explored the link between confessional comedy and mental health. In this special segment, Mike also spe ... Show More
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Chuck Todd: Why Politicians Are "The Weirdos"
Today on the Gist, pushing back against the pundit-class panic that American democracy is "on the brink." Then, host of the Chuck Toddcast, Chuck Todd joins the show to break down the psychological profile of the modern politician, explaining why the desperate need for public val ... Show More
46m 9s
Apr 15
Sarah Isgur: "Stop Blaming the Court and Start Blaming Congress"
Today on The Gist, Sarah Isgur editor of SCOTUSblog and co-host of Advisory Opinions, joins to dismantle the media’s most persistent myths about a strictly partisan Supreme Court. Drawing from her new book, Last Branch Standing, Isgur explains the reality of the 3-3-3 court, why ... Show More
30m 4s
Jul 2025
Episode 1662 - Sarah Sherman
For anyone who knew Sarah Sherman’s act before she got hired for Saturday Night Live, her new gig might have come as a surprise. Rooted in the Chicago DIY scene, she performed as Sarah Squirm, with a unique ability to make her audiences do just that. But Sarah tells Marc that des ... Show More
1h 36m
Apr 2025
Episode 1637 - Jessica Kirson
Jessica Kirson was a guest on WTF six years ago, when she talked with Marc about her start in comedy and her personal background. This time, she came back just to hang out and have some laughs. And for Marc at this exact moment in time, it was much needed and greatly appreciated. ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 2025
Jason Sudeikis on Future of Ted Lasso, Scoring on LeBron, Behind the Scenes at SNL50 & More | Ep 129
<p>92%ers we are back with another episode of New Heights presented by Audible! </p><p>Today we are joined by Emmy Winner, SNL Alum, and Ted Lasso himself, Jason Sudeikis! </p><p>Jason and the guys get into everything from the origins of Ted Lasso and what’s next for th ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2025
Whoopi Goldberg in Bits and Pieces
Comedian, actress, and host Whoopi Goldberg is so much more than meets the eye. If you think you understand her talent you’re probably wrong there’s even more there. In her book she tells the story of her, her mom, and her brother and you might cry a little.
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1h 13m