The Sam Sanders Show

#5

Pop Culture Can Help the Climate w/ Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Sam sits down with author and marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore her inspiring new book, What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futures. Dr. Johnson offers a refreshing take on the climate crisis, imagining a future shaped by Hollywood, pop culture, poetry, and joy. Together, they discuss how creativity and optimism can help us reframe environmental challenges and inspire collective action. Sign up for [Sam’s Newsletter] (https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-sam-sanders-show) to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:52

18 Oct 2024

#4

Monét X Change: Drag, Politics, and Opera

Monét X Change, RuPaul’s Drag Race alum, opera singer, and co-host of Sibling Rivalry, joins The Sam Sanders Show to discuss her journey from church kid to drag queen and how it still influences her work. She talks about DRAG PAC, her political action committee fighting for drag and trans rights, and her new foray into performing R&B. Plus, she plays "I-CON or I-CAN’T" on some pop culture hot topics. Sign up for [Sam’s Newsletter] (https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/the-sam-sanders-show) to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:18

11 Oct 2024

#3

Sasheer Zamata: Queerness, Witches, and Disney

We launched two episodes today! Don’t miss our episode with Joel Kim Booster, also in your feed. Sasheer Zamata stops by to chat about her role in the hit Disney+ series "Agatha All Along," queerness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and how her time working at Disney parks shaped her career. She also sticks around to dive into some unexpected topics: artificial intelligence, the band Oasis, and... WHIPPETS! Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter ( [KCRW.com/SamSanders] (http://kcrw.com/SamSanders) ) to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:25

04 Oct 2024

#2

Joel Kim Booster: Sex, Wealth, and the Comedy Grind

Joel Kim Booster dives into the wardrobe choices on "Loot," his on-screen chemistry with Maya Rudolph, and how the show tackles real-world issues like the unhoused crisis. He also talks about the portrayal of wealth on television and his discomfort with glamorizing billionaires. Sign up for Sam’s Newsletter ( [KCRW.com/SamSanders] (http://kcrw.com/SamSanders) ) to get behind the scenes stuff from every interview each week. The Sam Sanders show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:35

04 Oct 2024

#1