Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

D'Arcy Carden, actress and comedian known for Janet on The Good Place and roles on Barry and A League of Their Own. She talks about creating Janet's voice and how that role shifted her career. She discusses intense baseball training and reuniting with Abbi Jacobson. She also shares stories of working on Sunny Nights and early improv days with Jesse.

The latest season of Daredevil: Born Again just dropped a couple of weeks ago. Vincent D’Onofrio stars as Kingpin, the show’s main antagonist. Last year, he joined us to talk about reprising that role in the show and even shared some details about how the costume he wears for the part was made. He talked with us about some of his most memorable roles, including parts in Men in Black and Homicide: Life on the Street.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Bobby Moynihan, actor and comedian known for a decade on SNL and voice work, talks about writing a children’s book and life after sketch comedy. He discusses improv instincts, crafting silly characters, and the live-energy of sketch work. He also reflects on parenthood, leaving SNL, and shifting into new projects like The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.

Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of Devo and pioneering composer/visual artist. He recalls the band’s origin in Akron and the Kent State influence. They discuss experimental early performances, their machine-like visual style and uniforms. Conversation covers breakthrough New York shows, theatrical marketing, and surprising commercial uses of their music.

Fab Five Freddy, street and gallery artist and hip-hop pioneer who hosted Yo! MTV Raps, recounts life from tagging trains in Bed-Stuy to rubbing shoulders with Warhol and Basquiat. He talks about early graffiti culture, crossing into downtown art and music scenes, the rise of whole-car murals, and how visual art, DJs, and dance fused into a broader cultural movement.

Do you like football? Chuck Klosterman is a culture writer who really, really likes football. His new book is called Football. In it, he examines the cultural impact of the sport, as it relates to American life. He joins Bullseye to talk about the ups and downs of being a life-long football fan, and why the sport can matter to everyone, regardless of fan status.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

...and now for something completely different! This week, we're celebrating the work of Monty Python. One of the most influential sketch groups of all time. This special episode features interviews from the founding members of Monty Python including Terry Jones, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Willie Colón, legendary trombonist and bandleader who helped define salsa, reflects on Bronx jam sessions and teenage bands. He recalls early hits like El Malo, Hector Lavoe’s breakthrough, Fania’s role in popularizing salsa, musical experiments like Che Che Colé, and the joy of locked-in performances. Short, passionate stories about music, community, and the rhythms that shaped a genre.

Matt Ebert, bassist who books early shows; Chase Knobbe, guitarist and founding member from the South Bay scene; Barry Johnson, singer and songwriter rooted in Torrance. They trade stories about Torrance and SoCal punk culture. They recall DIY shows, bowling bonds, early DIY touring and tiny crowds. They discuss aging in punk and why all-ages chaos still matters.

Noé Montes, a Los Angeles photographer known for documenting migrant farmworker communities and fine-art work, discusses his journey from community college darkrooms to a museum retrospective. He talks about photographing Cuyama Valley, portraying multi-generation family stories, wrestling with police portrait commissions, and stripping away symbols to show honest, personal images.