Wild Card: Best of the deck

Jeff Hiller never expected to win an Emmy. He was used to side roles like “Mexican restaurant waiter” and “frazzled salesman,” and then his big break came as Joel on the HBO show “Somebody Somewhere.” He tells Rachel that not only did the role bring him critical acclaim, it also ... Show More

As a researcher and professor, Brené Brown has always sought to understand and navigate the emotions that make us human – vulnerability, shame, courage. In her latest book, "Strong Ground," she's exploring how to redefine leadership in a rapidly changing world. She spoke with Rac ... Show More

Matthew McConaughey likes finding the rhythm in every role he takes – whether it’s delivering a monologue in “The Wolf of Wall Street” or a tearful goodbye in “Interstellar.” And now, as author of the book “Poems & Prayers,” he is finding the rhythm and prose in his own life, and ... Show More

In the 1950s, America was captivated by high-stakes television quiz shows like The $64,000 Question and Twenty-One, which promised everyday Americans a shot at life-changing winnings. But behind the scenes, producers decided they couldn’t leave the drama to chance. They needed to ... Show More

How did love – this thing that's supposed to be beautiful, magical, transformative – turn into a neverending slog? We went searching for answers, and we found them in surprising places. On today's show: a time-hopping, philosophical journey into the origins of modern love. (This ... Show More

This week, Kyle asks us whether a bit of folk wisdom, passed down through generations, is actually true, and once again we end up in a big philosophical discussion about the nature of knowledge and stuff.Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium me ... Show More

This week, An asks us perhaps the smallest question we've ever had to answer, and inadvertently sends us on a wild reporting journey. Also Alex yells and swears.Help support Hyperfixed by becoming a premium subscriber! You will get two bonus episodes a month, access to the discor ... Show More

This week - Casey has been chasing the origin of a very specific piece of ephemera for years. He came to us for help.If you like this episode and want to hear more, please sign up for our premium feed here!https://hyperfixedpod.com/joinIf you would like to join at the $60 yearly ... Show More

In the 1950s, America was captivated by high-stakes television quiz shows like The $64,000 Question and Twenty-One, which promised everyday Americans a shot at life-changing winnings. But behind the scenes, producers decided they couldn’t leave the drama to chance. They needed to ... Show More

Saudi Arabian professor of social anthropology and author of Salman's Legacy: The Dilemmas of a New Era in Saudi Arabia, Madawi Al-Rasheed, explains the foundations of the Saudi state and how two key factors – religion and oil – shaped the kingdom. This episode was hosted and pro ... Show More

Hi angels, Welcome back to the oversharers podcast This week we answer two juicy scenarios from our audience members + discussion cultural moments As always send any dilemmas to our email and we''ll do our best to answer them: kallyandhodo@gmail.com Support and followinstagram: @ ... Show More

Need your Love Island fix before the reunion? We’ve got fresh tea, and baby, it’s PIPING. Nic and Taylor from Love Island USA join Keke for an unfiltered post-villa tell-all where nothing’s off limits. They dish on Cierra’s social media shade, the Huda tensions (and unfollows), a ... Show More

It's that moment you've all been waiting for... OUR PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2025 SEASON ARE HERE! And we've dialled up the controversy, because you're all getting involved this season... Sign up to our Patreon here! You'll get access to extended versions of every Race Review podcast, ... Show More