Choice Words with Samantha Bee
Lemonada Media
We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A song lyric a musician came up with in the shower that made them instantly famous? Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast.
Episodes
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Sep 28, 2021 • 59min
Full Release: Tarana Burke
Samantha Bee sits down with activist, author, and founder of the Me Too movement, Tarana Burke to discuss her new memoir, Unbound, what it's like to realize Oprah knows your name, and if the world would have been a better place if we had just stuck with MySpace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2021 • 16min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #11
In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam answers your best questions about math homework, almost getting sued for a field piece, and the best and worst parts of the Biden administration so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 5min
Full Release: Ken Burns
Samantha Bee sits down with legendary filmmaker Ken Burns to discuss his new project, Muhammad Ali, how to edit years worth of footage, the impact of streaming services, and working with your kids. Plus he dares to say there are too many podcasts--the horror!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2021 • 1h 2min
Full Release: Tig Notaro
Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Tig Notaro to talk about loving old people, cats that nurse raccoons, and her new animated comedy special, Drawn. Plus, Tig invites Sam's whole family to stay with her!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 10, 2021 • 13min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #10
In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam answers more of your most pressing questions. Find out her take on Universal Basic Income, what she puts in her quiche, and why she won't let her kids play football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7, 2021 • 54min
Full Release: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Samantha Bee sits down with Joseph Gordon-Levitt to discuss how making music has changed in their lifetimes, what happens when tech gets ahead of the law, staying grateful, and the joys of visiting Sesame Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2021 • 53min
Full Release: Sara Schaefer
Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Sara Schaefer to talk about releasing a book during a pandemic, her miniature comedy club the Haha Hole, and what's scarier — live TV or cliff jumps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 27, 2021 • 12min
Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #9
In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam gets you in the back-to-school spirit by answering your school questions! Find out what kind of high school student she was, and why she hates golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24, 2021 • 42min
Full Release: Jen Psaki
Samantha Bee sits down with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki to discuss her favorite parts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (hint: it's not the name), what to say to people who don't think childcare is infrastructure, and why people keep sending her hair berets (thanks Esther!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2021 • 60min
Full Release: Bradley Whitford
Samantha Bee sits down with Emmy-nominee Bradley Whitford to discuss how The West Wing became "progressive porn," who in the Trump administration he would be cast to play, his new documentary Not Going Quietly, and his deep relationship with Sam's dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
