Best Jessica Lin Podcasts (2025)

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Josh Johnson: Reinventing the Modern Comedy Special 52:32

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Best of WIO: Josh Johsnon (Recorded March 2025) Comedian Josh Johnson is a writer and correspondent for The Daily Show and his stand-up sets have millions of views on YouTube. Josh talks with Mike about cultivating a fan base via the YouTube videos, why he thinks chasing success in the comedy industry is sometimes antithetical to the art form, and …

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Super Soul Special: Yara Shahidi: Next-Generation Actress and Activist 25:22

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At Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, Oprah sits down for the first time with Yara Shahidi, the teenage star of ABC's hit comedy "Black-ish" and its spinoff, "Grown-ish." Just a few days from her 18th birthday, Yara talks about her generation's view on politics, social media and history. She discusses her family's involvement in the civil rights moveme…

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197. Natalie Palamides: Wisdom from a Modern Clown 59:01

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Natalie Palamides is a writer and performer best known for her avant-garde comedy shows Laid, Nate, and WEER. She’s eaten raw eggs on stage, fondled audience members (with their consent), and played both halves of a feuding couple in a way that has to be seen to be believed. Mike and Natalie discuss how Natalie’s formal training in clowning informs…

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Super Soul Special: Lin-Manuel Miranda: Creativity and Compassion 28:00

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At the famed Apollo Theater in New York City, Oprah sits down with Lin-Manuel Miranda, the genius behind the Tony-, Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical "Hamilton." Lin-Manuel shares behind-the-scenes stories and insights into how he wrote and created the show that became a Broadway phenomenon. He explains how legacy plays a huge role in the …

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196. Michael Che: An Amateur Therapy Session 1:12:26

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Mike started this podcast so that one day Michael Che would come on. Today is that day. In this all-timer episode, Mike and Che work out tons of jokes and discuss the advice Lorne Michaels gave to Che that he’ll never forget, how Che went from designing and selling t-shirts on the street to being a stand-up comic, and what keeps him coming back to …

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History from Below: Harvard’s Michael Szonyi on Fieldwork, History, and U.S.-China Relations 53:40

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In this episode of China Field Notes, Scott Kennedy speaks with historian Michael Szonyi about why fieldwork matters to social historians and trends in U.S.-China relations. Szonyi unpacks the concept of “history from below” and how doing fieldwork in localities helps social historians understand history from the perspective of everyday people, the…

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Super Soul Special: Trevor Noah: Born a Crime 28:12

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In his interview with Oprah at the famed Apollo Theater in New York City, Trevor Noah, the late-night comedy host and best-selling author of "Born a Crime," discusses his childhood in South Africa, his mother who risked her life to raise him, and his unlikely path to becoming the host of "The Daily Show." Trevor shares inspiring stories about overc…

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195. Arthur Brooks: The Science of Happiness and Humor 45:25

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Arthur Brooks might be the only Working It Out guest who's crossed paths with Jerry Seinfeld, Oprah Winfrey, and the Dalai Lama. He’s a professor and bestselling author, whose books include The Happiness Files, From Strength to Strength, and Build the Life You Want, which he co-authored with Oprah. Mike sits down with Arthur, whose speciality is th…

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Super Soul Special: Salma Hayek Pinault: Making Peace with Yourself 31:49

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In her interview with Oprah at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, activist, producer and Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault reveals why she published her personal essay in The New York Times titled "Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too." Salma opens up about the emotional abuse she suffered during the making of her Oscar-winning film, "Frida,"an…

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194. Pete Holmes Returns: Vulnerability is Everything 1:03:29

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This week, Pete Holmes returns to the studio for one of Working It Out’s most joke-dense episodes ever. Mike and Pete work out jokes about strangers in hot tubs, why Jerry Seinfeld sounds like his own name, and how cool guys in movies swallow their pills without water. Plus, the comedy advice Pete wishes he knew when he was starting out. Want more …

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Super Soul Special: Stephen Colbert: Finding Your Stride 29:55

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In an interview at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, Stephen Colbert, host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and best-selling author, discusses his nightly talk show, the times we live in and his deep-rooted Catholic faith. Stephen opens up about the nervousness he felt in taking David Letterman's old time slot and how his intention for the show…

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China’s Economic Progress and Challenges: A Conversation with Leading Chinese Economist Yao Yang 49:42

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On this episode of China Field Notes, host Scott Kennedy talks with Yao Yang, one of China’s most thoughtful and influential economists. Dr. Yao, who spent most of his career at Peking University and recently moved to the Dishuihu Advanced Finance Institute at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, discusses his entry into the economics …

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193. Vir Das Returns: How to Find Your Voice, Literally 54:07

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The last time comedian Vir Das was on Working It Out, he and Mike discussed the intense reaction to a piece he performed called “Two Indias.” Now Vir returns to share how he moved on from the controversy, and all the ups and downs he’s experienced since then, including: literally losing his voice just weeks before sold out shows in Mumbai, writing …

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Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 2: Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson 37:56

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In another special edition of "Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah continues her one-on-one interviews at Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater. Stephen Colbert, the best-selling author and host of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," discusses the nightly intention of his show and his deeply rooted Catholic faith. Broadway genius Lin-Manuel Mi…

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192. Leanne Morgan: In The Presence of a Comedy Angel 42:56

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On the heels of her new special “Unspeakable Things,” Leanne Morgan joins the podcast this week to talk Southern beauty shop gossip, getting started in comedy selling jewelry door to door, and in what way Mike is “her Elvis.” Plus, the time Leanne may or may not have been picked up in an SUV by President George W. Bush. Please consider donating to …

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Super Soul Special: Jordan Peele: Can Film Change Our Culture? 29:53

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For the first time, Oprah sits down with Jordan Peele, the funnyman-turned-screenwriter/producer/director, for a one-on-one conversation at the world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City. Jordan shares the stories behind his groundbreaking film "Get Out," which was nominated for four Oscars and has sparked a national conversation about race, beco…

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The Enduring Value of Studying in China: A Conversation with the HNC’s Adam Webb. 32:47

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In this episode of China Field Notes, Scott Kennedy talks with Adam Webb, Co-Director of the Hopkins-Nanjing Center. Drawing on Kennedy’s own experience as an HNC student and Webb’s long tenure on the faculty, they discuss what makes the Center unique in the landscape of international higher education institutions and how this dual-language, dual-u…

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191. Todd Glass: The Ultimate Comic's Comic 59:14

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Todd Glass was one of the first comics Mike opened for. It’s easy to see how, since then, Todd has become one of the most beloved comic of his generation, revered by comics including Nikki Glaser, Judd Apatow, and Rory Scovel. Now Mike and Todd sit down for a discussion about how coming out changed Todd’s life and his comedy, Todd’s heart attack ba…

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Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 1: Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah 38:17

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In this special edition of "SuperSoul Conversations," Oprah welcomes Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah to the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City for one-on-one conversations. Writer, director and producer Jordan Peele discusses his Oscar-nominated film, "Get Out," which sparked a national dialogue on race. Oscar-nominated act…

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190. J. Hope Stein: Eavesdropping on the Eavesdropper 58:13

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This week poet J. Hope Stein & Mike’s wife ‘Clo’ returns to the podcast. Jen reads original poetry that Mike uses as inspiration for his bits—and the two dispute whose side of the story is being told in each. Mike and Jen discuss helpful vs. unhelpful artistic feedback, the difference between Mike in real life and Mike on the podcast, and Mike has …

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Super Soul Special: Dani Shapiro: What Do You Believe? 33:55

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Best-selling author Dani Shapiro discusses one of life's biggest questions: What do you believe? When Dani's young son asked her what happens when we die, she realized that she didn't know what she truly believed. This question inspired a spiritual quest that caused her to delve deep inside her past to find the answers for her son. Dani shares her …

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189. Nick Offerman: The Man Behind the Mustache 57:08

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Mike met Nick Offerman years ago at the Sasquatch! Music Festival in Washington state, which is fitting because Nick is a man of nature, almost as well known for his woodworking as he is for his acting. After examining the Working It Out studio table, Nick tells Mike about what it was like to act as the straight man to Amy Poehler on Parks and Rec,…

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Crossing Worlds: Han Shen Lin on Leadership, Finance, and U.S.-China Relations 33:54

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On this episode of China Field Notes, host Scott Kennedy speaks with Han Shen Lin, China Managing Director for the Asia Group and Associate Professor of Practice in Finance at NYU Shanghai. Lin details his journey from serving in the U.S. Marines to working at Wells Fargo in China to teaching at NYU Shanghai. He explains why the original hopes of f…

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Josh Johnson: Reinventing the Modern Comedy Special 52:32

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Super Soul Special: Yara Shahidi: Next-Generation Actress and Activist 25:22

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197. Natalie Palamides: Wisdom from a Modern Clown 59:01

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Super Soul Special: Lin-Manuel Miranda: Creativity and Compassion 28:00

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196. Michael Che: An Amateur Therapy Session 1:12:26

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History from Below: Harvard’s Michael Szonyi on Fieldwork, History, and U.S.-China Relations 53:40

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Super Soul Special: Trevor Noah: Born a Crime 28:12

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195. Arthur Brooks: The Science of Happiness and Humor 45:25

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Super Soul Special: Salma Hayek Pinault: Making Peace with Yourself 31:49

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194. Pete Holmes Returns: Vulnerability is Everything 1:03:29

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Super Soul Special: Stephen Colbert: Finding Your Stride 29:55

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China’s Economic Progress and Challenges: A Conversation with Leading Chinese Economist Yao Yang 49:42

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193. Vir Das Returns: How to Find Your Voice, Literally 54:07

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Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 2: Stephen Colbert, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson 37:56

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192. Leanne Morgan: In The Presence of a Comedy Angel 42:56

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Super Soul Special: Jordan Peele: Can Film Change Our Culture? 29:53

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The Enduring Value of Studying in China: A Conversation with the HNC’s Adam Webb. 32:47

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191. Todd Glass: The Ultimate Comic's Comic 59:14

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Super Soul Special: Oprah at the Apollo, Part 1: Jordan Peele, Salma Hayek Pinault and Trevor Noah 38:17

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190. J. Hope Stein: Eavesdropping on the Eavesdropper 58:13

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Super Soul Special: Dani Shapiro: What Do You Believe? 33:55

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189. Nick Offerman: The Man Behind the Mustache 57:08

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Crossing Worlds: Han Shen Lin on Leadership, Finance, and U.S.-China Relations 33:54