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Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Wild Card with Rachel Martin

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Life’s too short for small talk. Rachel gets right to the questions that matter most. Once a week, famous guests pull questions from a deck of cards and open up about the kind of stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Actors, authors, and thinkers are prompted to talk about everything from their insecurities and dreams to grief and God. Named one of the 10 best podcasts of 2024 by The New York Times, Wild Card stands out among celebrity interview podcasts. When modern life feels chaotic or overwhelming, listen to Wild Card for a joyful, grounding reminder of our shared humanity.

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Episodes
  • Christina Applegate

    Christina Applegate
    Mar 19 2026
    Christina Applegate doesn't need anyone's pity or approval. That’s the takeaway from her new memoir, "You With the Sad Eyes." She looks back at some of the toughest moments in her life, from abusive relationships to her recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis. But she also shares with Rachel the joys in her life, like raising her 15 year old daughter and watching Bravo reality television.

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    41 mins
  • Chris Fleming

    Chris Fleming
    Mar 12 2026
    Chris Fleming takes his unique observations about the weirdness of everyday life and runs (and catapults and crawls and prances) with them. In his latest HBO special, "Live at the Palace," his manic physicality and singularly rich descriptions are the perfect recipe for comedy magic. He spoke with Rachel about overcoming skeptical industry gatekeepers, his love of dance, and his muse, Terry Gross.

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    52 mins
  • Lena Waithe (Encore)

    Lena Waithe (Encore)
    Mar 5 2026
    At 41, Lena Waithe already has an impressive legacy, with dozens of writing, acting and production credits. She was the first Black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing (for "Master of None"). And she’s also the creator of "The Chi," which recently wrapped its seventh season. She tells Rachel one of her core beliefs is a lesson from "The Wizard of Oz." They also discuss being bad at being wrong.

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    29 mins
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Fascinating conversations and a clever way to learn about people that are pivotal to our culture.

Unique

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Listening to celebrities taking themselves way too seriously. New agey, wishy washy host Rachel Martin should have stuck to news. It's like the worst of NPR fake speech on steroids. And I generally like NPR. Yuck!

Not My Cup of Tea

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