Good One
Vulture
Good One is a longform celebrity interview show that explores the creative process with a sense of humor and a great selection of hats. It's hosted by Jesse David Fox, who is a Vulture senior writer and the author of Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture and the Magic that Makes it Work. Good One is a co-production of Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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May 7, 2026 • 1h 26min
Joel Kim Booster on 'Scrubs', Making 'Fire Island', and Crowd Work
Joel Kim Booster, stand-up comedian, actor, and writer behind Fire Island and a recent Scrubs role, drops in with lively stories. He recounts bizarre DMs, defends Scrubs’ earnest tone, and explains how crowd work shapes his craft. He also reflects on touring, social media’s impact, and the changing business for queer romcoms.
May 1, 2026 • 1h 16min
Ebon Moss-Bachrach Talks Broadway, 'The Bear', 'Girls', and 'Fantastic Four'
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, a film, TV, and stage actor known for The Bear and Girls, and recent Broadway work, talks career choices and craft. He discusses performing Dog Day Afternoon on Broadway. He explores blending comedy and drama, rehearsal rituals, playing Richie on The Bear, and preparing to motion-capture Ben Grimm in Fantastic Four.
Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 8min
Zach Galifianakis On Tech, Gardening, 'The Hangover', 'Between Two Ferns', Stand-Up, and Not Getting Invited to Netflix Parties
This week Zach Galifianakis joins us for a rare interview about everything from AI to gardening to 'Between Two Ferns'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 16, 2026 • 1h 13min
Becky Lynch on WrestleMania, Charlotte Flair, Adam Sandler, MJF, and Kayfabe
Rebecca Quin (Becky Lynch), WWE superstar and NYT bestselling author, reflects on wrestling, character work, and motherhood. She talks about crafting her heel persona, the climb to main events, and how acting shaped her performance. Conversations cover kayfabe, fan influence in the ring, and balancing family with a high-profile career.
Apr 9, 2026 • 1h 47min
Bryan Cranston Didn't Have to Be Covered in Bees, and Yet!
Bryan Cranston, acclaimed actor and producer known for Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad, shares lively stories about reviving Malcolm, inventing Hal’s physical comedy, and the infamous bees stunt. He reflects on comedy versus drama, theater work, hosting SNL, and balancing craft with fame. Quick-fire anecdotes and career reflections keep things playful and wide-ranging.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 57min
Chelsea Hander Is 1 of the 10 Most Influential Comedians of the 21st Century
Chelsea Handler, comedian and bestselling author, reflects on returning to stand-up and reinventing her career. She shares wild celebrity anecdotes, how therapy reshaped her work, the craft of turning real life into comedy, and why she keeps politics out of her shows to create joy.
Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 4min
Eric André Explains How to Prank People Without Getting Stabbed
Eric André, comedian and creator of The Eric André Show, shares wild prank stories and the craft behind them. He talks making the film Bad Trip, near-miss dangers during stunts, and how failure shaped his comedy. He also reflects on festival culture, AI, and ambitious future projects.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 25min
John Slattery Is One of the Greatest Living Readers of Dialogue
John Slattery, film and TV actor/director best known as Roger Sterling on Mad Men, chats about choosing roles post-Mad Men and his turn in Vladimir. He shares theater memories, stories working with legends like Al Pacino and Clint Eastwood, thoughts on aging and on-screen intimacy, and why he loves performing eloquent, verbal characters.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 33min
Stand-up Saved Taylor Tomlinson from Religion
Taylor Tomlinson, stand-up comedian and writer behind multiple Netflix specials, reflects on career momentum and creative drive. She discusses leaving late-night hosting due to health and burnout. Taylor talks about escaping conservative religion through comedy, shaping darker material, and her disciplined writing and touring process.
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 19min
Padma Lakshmi Would Rather Be Funny Than Hot
Padma Lakshmi, author, food writer, producer, and TV personality, talks about taking creative control and why she pursued stand-up comedy. She discusses shaping America's Culinary Cup, judging with cultural respect, writing her memoir, and using comedy and storytelling to reclaim her narrative.
