Best Talk Lit Get Hit Podcasts (2025)

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bonus chapter: the summer I turned pretty by jenny han 27:51

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what’s better than being forced into adventure and a quest the great perhaps by a manic, pixie, dream girl? BEING the manic pixie dream girl, of course (sort of)! this episode we’re reading the summer I turned pretty by jenny han in a bid to chase those long forgotten emotions of teenage whimsy and dating three guys in the span of a summer. we deba…

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Tom Hanks | Trump's Weird Turkey Pardon Speech; Comey & James Cases Tossed; MTG Resigns: A Closer Look 24:28

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Seth takes a closer look at Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress while two prosecutions against Trump’s political enemies were thrown out. Then, Tom Hanks talks about being on The Love Boat, how Tim Allen jokingly made him take Buzz and Woody photos with cast members after a performance of This World of Tomorrow and filming his iconic lin…

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COJ #156 - From Victim to Justice Warrior: Jonny McCoy on Surviving Police Misconduct and His Fight Against Corruption 1:03:14

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In 2009, attorney ⁠Jonny McCoy asked a simple question: "Why are you arresting him?" That question led to his own arrest, fabricated charges, a suicide witnessed in jail, four years of malicious prosecution, and a complete mental breakdown that nearly cost him his life. Now, after years of intensive trauma treatment and a move to Denver to rebuild …

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Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff & Lindsay Mendez | MAGA Stunned After Zohran Mamdani Charms Donald Trump in the Oval Office: A Closer Look 25:09

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump hosting Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Then, Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez talk about how fun it is doing press together, being able to watch themselves perform on stage for the first time and all of their onstage mishaps during Merrily We Roll Along. See Privacy Policy at https://a…

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Cynthia Erivo | Trump Posts Unhinged Rant on Epstein, Spirals Over Affordability as Poll Numbers Tank: A Closer Look 19:21

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump writing a long and incoherent social media rant about the Epstein files. Then, Cynthia Erivo talks about how close she is with her Wicked co-stars, a fan dressing up as one of her nails for Halloween and how emotional she felt while watching Wicked: For Good. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Jonathan Bailey | Trump Loses Battle to Conceal Epstein Files; Greene Hits Back Over “Traitor" Nickname: A Closer Look 24:54

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump losing his monthslong battle to stop the release of the Epstein files after Congress passed a bill forcing the Justice Department to make them public. Then, Jonathan Bailey talks about how seeing his niece watch Wicked: For Good for the first time made him cry and loving all of the time he’s been spending wi…

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COJ #155 - First Amendment Under Fire + Subpoenas, Scandals, and Sexual Harassment + When Power Corrupts the Process 52:49

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Investigative journalists ⁠Mandy Matney⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ and attorney ⁠Eric Bland⁠ dive into three major developments shaking the South Carolina legal landscape… First, we're breaking down renewed public scrutiny of attorney Dick Harpootlian, reacting to his recent media comments, his portrayal in Murdaugh: Death in the Family, and long-standing …

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Jeff Goldblum | Trump Attacks Greene and Massie Amid MAGA Civil War Over Epstein Scandal: A Closer Look 26:00

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump lashing out at MAGA Republicans over their push to release the Epstein files and his sudden reversal on the upcoming House vote. Then, Jeff Goldblum talks about becoming a fashion icon, performing on stage alongside Cynthia Erivo for Wicked: One Wonderful Night and starring in Wicked: For Good. See Privacy Policy a…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume C (Episodes 153 & 154) 26:46

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Claire Danes | Trump Aides Meet in Situation Room to Discuss Epstein Crisis; MAGA Furious Over Visas: A Closer Look 22:51

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Seth takes a closer look at President Trump's top aides holding an emergency meeting in the Situation Room after his name was mentioned in newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Claire Danes talks about working with Matthew Rhys in the series The Beast in Me, shooting the series before the show was fully written and observing a brain sur…

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Matthew Broderick | Trump Rocked by New Epstein Bombshell, Shows Off Gaudy White House Redesign: A Closer Look 25:20

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Seth takes a closer look at Congress reopening the government after Democrats caved and the House forcing a vote to release the Epstein files. Then, Matthew Broderick talks about rehearsing for the play Tartuffe, his embarrassing mishaps that happened while on stage for Plaza Suite and reuniting with his Ferris Bueller's Day Off co-star Alan Ruck f…

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COJ #154 - Weldon Boyd (Stupidly) Sues Mark Tinsley, Liz Gets Deposed by Mark “Yo-Money” Moore + Dick Harpootlian Calls Girl ‘Skank’ on CourtTV 1:01:59

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland talk about how Liz’s deposition went in the Mallory Beach civil conspiracy case where she faced down attorney Mark “Yo-Money” Moore. Moore is gas station owner Greg Parker’s attorney and also the criminal defense attorney for Alex Murdaugh’s co-conspirator bankster frien…

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Elizabeth Olsen | Trump Booed at NFL Game; Democrats Cave on Shutdown Despite Big Wins, Favorable Polls: A Closer Look 23:37

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Seth takes a closer look at Senate Democrats caving to end the government shutdown despite voters blaming Trump and the Republican Party and handing Democrats huge victories on Election Day. Then, Elizabeth Olsen talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series, playing her dream role in the film Eternity and using Anne Meara and Jerry …

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looking for alaska by john green 1:02:53

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this episode we are putting it all on the line and delving into familiar, nostalgic territory. for our november episode, we’re exploring the theme “manic pixie dream girl” and reading one of the classic, ancient texts - looking for alaska by john green. in this episode we break down the manic pixie dream girl trope (from daisy buchanan to ramona fl…

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Tiffany Haddish | Fox and GOP Admit Anti-Trump Backlash Fueled Huge Democratic Election Wins: A Closer Look 20:27

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Seth takes a closer look at Republicans still reeling from their election losses while Donald Trump claims you need an ID to buy groceries. Then, Tiffany Haddish talks about going on a trip with her friends to Africa for her reality series Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, thinking she’s been blessed from birds pooping on her and how she noticed her Delta …

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Alex Rodriguez | Trump Blames Shutdown for Huge Democratic Wins; Zohran Mamdani’s Historic NYC Victory: A Closer Look 27:23

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Seth takes a closer look at elections going even better than the Democrats could have hoped for. Then, Alex Rodriguez talks about realizing why he’s never been on Late Night with Seth Meyers before, why he loves commentating on baseball so much and how he decided on what the framing for his documentary series Alex vs. Arod would be. See Privacy Pol…

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COJ #153 - Huluween in the Lowcountry, Squires Gets The Gentlemen’s Treatments, And Moore Hideous Threats To Justice 57:25

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland dress up for Huluween on this jam-packed episode - and you can see the video version of COJ Cinema on your LUNASHARK Premium dashboard later this week. We unpack a wild week of contradictions in South Carolina’s justice system — from the Murdaugh: Death in the Family ser…

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Nikki Glaser | Trump Renovates White House Bathroom as Courts Rule Against Him on SNAP Funding: A Closer Look 25:56

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Seth takes a closer look at the Trump administration trying to cut off funding for food assistance for struggling families while he renovates a bathroom in the White House. Then, Nikki Glaser talks about how excited she is to host Saturday Night Live for the first time, hosting the Golden Globes again and the pop culture disconnect between her and …

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Emma Stone | Trump Rants About Catapults, Calls Schumer Criticism "Almost Treasonous": A Closer Look 21:32

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump calling criticism of his trip to Asia "almost treasonous" and threatening to send active duty military into U.S. cities. Then, Emma Stone talks about shaving her head for Bugonia while her co-star Jesse Plemons got extensions to make his hair longer, how Jennifer Aniston's role in Friends inspired a moment in the f…

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Judd Apatow | Trump Dances in Malaysia and Gets a Crown in South Korea Amid Shutdown Pain at Home: A Closer Look 25:27

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump having the time of his life on an official trip to Asia while everyone back at home is super pissed at him about the government shutdown. Then, Judd Apatow talks about scanning through 400,000 photos for his visual memoir Comedy Nerd, shares a story about the time he destroyed his childhood acting career aft…

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COJ #152 - Attorney General Candidate David Pascoe On Saving South Carolina’s Justice System From Secrets, Corruption, and the Politics of Protectionism 1:06:12

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell have a long list of questions for South Carolina’s 1st Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe and they aren’t afraid to ask them. Pascoe, who is running to replace state attorney general Alan Wilson in next year’s election has a well-known history of being the only top law enforcement officer in the st…

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Ethan Hawke | Trump Says He'd "Love To" Run for Unconstitutional Third Term as Polls Hit "New Lows": A Closer Look 25:41

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Seth takes a closer look at Donald Trump trolling the media by refusing to rule out running for an illegal third term, which he can't do because it's against the Constitution. Then, Ethan Hawke talks about his terrifying role as The Grabber in Black Phone 2 and sharing the story of Rodgers and Hart in the movie Blue Moon before running some lines f…

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bonus chapter: interview with the vampire (1994 movie) 37:55

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this episode we enjoyed a potent snapshot of Hollywood circa 1994 and watching the film adaptation of interview with the vampire, directed by neil jordan and staring tom cruise, brad pitt and kirsten dunst. this rendition of anne rice’s classic novel offers of plenty of fodder for discussion, from brad pitt’s personal hygiene, to anne rice’s passio…

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Leslie Jones | Officials Urge Trump to Stop White House Demolition Amid Shocking Ballroom Project: A Closer Look 25:46

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the White House to build himself a ballroom instead of delivering on the biggest promise of his campaign of making life more affordable. Then, Leslie Jones talks about trying not to break during "Black Jeopardy" with Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy for SNL50: The Anniversary Special, the meaning behind he…

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Larry David | Trump's Shocking White House Demolition & DOJ Payout; GOP Insists He's "Not a King": A Closer Look 26:00

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump demolishing the East Wing of the White House to build his new ballroom and him demanding that the Justice Department pay him $230 million to make up for their federal investigations against him. Then, Larry David talks about his daughter Cazzie David doing an impression of him during her Late Night interview, his m…

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COJ #151 - ‘Murdaugh Fatigue’ Blamed For Bankster's Soft Sentence + Why Is Dick So Bothered By The Hulu’s #1 Hit Series? 55:51

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland tackle one of the most absurd phrases creeping into South Carolina’s justice system — ‘Murdaugh fatigue.’ After years of uncovering corruption, financial crimes, and systemic failures, many in power and some running for office want to move on… leaving victims behind… AGA…

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Jesse Plemons | Massive "No Kings" Protests Defy Trump; Trump Threatens to Use Insurrection Act: A Closer Look 24:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to use the military in response to millions of Americans taking part in a historic show of "No Kings" protests across the country. Then, Jesse Plemons talks about his grandmother having a shrine of him in her antique store, him and Kirsten Dunst's kids being unimpressed with their Like Mike and Spider-M…

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A Closer Look Back: Behind the Scenes with Our ACL Graphics Team 33:04

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In an all-new episode of Late Night’s podcast “A Closer Look Back,” A Closer Look Supervising Writer/Producer Sal Gentile and Supervising Producer Emily Erotas are joined by Supervising Producers Melanie Wohr and Lauren Unkel, who discuss the process of creating graphics for A Closer Look segments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCIX (Episode 152) 9:44

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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COJ #150 - Justice in the Spotlight: Attorney Mark Tinsley on the Murdaugh Cases, Hulu’s Adaptation, and the Pursuit of Truth 57:20

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Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are joined by the distinguished attorney Mark Tinsley, a central figure in the pursuit of justice for the Beach family and a pivotal voice in the Murdaugh saga. Join us as we dive deep with Mark into his journey taking on one of the South’s most powerful families, his reflections on seeking tru…

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interview with the vampire by anne rice 1:02:18

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if we can’t have another twilight saga novel, we can at least have the next best thing (as voted by our listeners). this episode we’re reading and discussing interview with the vampire by the mother of gothic, erotic fiction, anne rice. we discuss our vampires louis and lestat, who are surely the blueprint for all modern vampires to follow thereaft…

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Corrections: The Podcast - Volume XCVIII (Episode 151) 7:20

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Recorded every Thursday after the audience has left Studio 8G, and witnessed only by scattered members of the Late Night staff and crew… This is Corrections: The Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ryan Reynolds | Trump Blanks on Habeas Corpus; Pritzker Hits Back After Trump's Jail Threat: A Closer Look 26:55

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump thinking "habeas corpus" is the name of a person and Trump's threat to arrest Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. Then, Ryan Reynolds talks about the time he crossed paths with Johnny Carson and Johnny Cash in the same week, struggling with the heat while receiving the Order of Canada Honor and his work on the John Cand…

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Taylor Swift | Trump Shutdown Causes Flight Delays & Travel Chaos; Bernie Responds to Trump's Barbs: A Closer Look 39:24

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Seth takes a closer look at how the government shutdown is causing chaos at airports due to staffing shortages, and at Bernie Sanders' reaction to Trump's attacks. Then, Taylor Swift talks about her album The Life of a Showgirl, how her dancers learned the choreography for the "The Fate of Ophelia" music video without listening to the song and her …

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COJ #149 - Pressure Breaks Politicians: Sheriff Fires Off-Duty Deputy Who Held Kids at Gunpoint + A Mysterious SC Fire Draws Arson Investigation 1:02:14

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Seth takes a closer look at Trump's lavish state visit to the U.K. and his administration's attempts to silence critics and crack down on free speech. Then, Jason Bateman talks about starring in Black Rabbit with Jude Law, growing out his beard for the role and reuniting with his Ozark co-star Laura Linney as she directed two episodes of the show. …