Lemonada Media

Choice Words with Samantha Bee

Comedy EN ↓ 255 episodes

We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A song lyric a musician came up with in the shower that made them instantly famous? Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast.

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Full Release: Stacey Abrams & Lara Hodgson 22.02.2022 57:24

Samantha Bee sits down with Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson to discuss their new book Level Up, sleeping in six minute increments, why we need more female entrepreneurs, and why their official policy is "don't work with jerks." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #20 18.02.2022 16:38

In a special President's Day bonus episode of Full Release, hear which former president Sam would most like to interview, what she'd do if one of her kids wanted to run for president, and which state she thinks should replace Iowa as the first to vote in 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bridget Everett 15.02.2022 1:03:26

Samantha Bee sits down with the very funny Bridget Everett to talk about learning to accept compliments, writing for other characters, and getting advice from Patti LuPone. Don't listen if you haven't done the 2/2/22 Wordle yet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Andrea Martin 08.02.2022 55:45

Samantha Bee sits down with legendary comedic actress and fellow Canadian Andrea Martin to discuss the variety shows they grew up with, TikTok comedians, and working with everyone from John Candy to Jacques Lecoq. This episode was initially recorded for the Toronto Hot Docs Podcast Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Full Release: Jonathan Van Ness 01.02.2022 56:16

Samantha Bee sits down with "Queer Eye" star and host of "Getting Curious" Jonathan Van Ness to discuss how The Golden Girls shaped their lives, the upcoming Olympics, and where they do their best thinking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Sean Hayes 25.01.2022 55:29

Samantha Bee sits down with actor, producer, and fellow podcaster Sean Hayes to discuss the movies they've never seen, bringing back celebrity poker tournaments, live theater, and plantar fasciitis and other medical issues she wants him to cover on his podcast HypocondriActor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Ana Gasteyer 18.01.2022 1:11:28

Samantha Bee sits down with the hilarious Ana Gasteyer to discuss apartment rats, collaborating with friends, sharing a gynecologist, and the possibility of returning to Broadway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #19 14.01.2022 13:57

In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam make some big predictions for 2022--will this be the year she takes up Olympic curling? Maybe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Happy 2022! 04.01.2022 1:23

Samantha Bee reminds you that it's time to take down your tree and also that she'll be back with new episodes on January 18th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #18 31.12.2021 13:55

In a special bonus NYE episode of Full Release, Sam says what she would put in a 2021 time capsule, what the midterms mean for the year ahead, and if she does New Year's resolutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: David Sedaris 21.12.2021 1:13:26

Samantha Bee sits down with legendary writer and satirist David Sedaris to discuss his new book A Carnival of Snackery, picking up trash wherever he goes, Cat Scratch Fever, and why he never reads anything written about himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #17 17.12.2021 14:22

In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam spreads the holiday cheer and shares her favorite Christmas movies, when it's time to take down the tree, and why panettone has got to go. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Phillip Picardi 14.12.2021 1:07:06

Samantha Bee sits down with Phillip Picardi, former Chief Content Officer of Teen Vogue and current host of "Unholier Than Thou" on Crooked Media to talk about understanding teens, Hot Jesus, and how voting is the least we can do--not the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Fred Armisen 07.12.2021 1:04:22

Samantha Bee sits down with actor, comedian, and drummer extraordinaire, Fred Armisen to discuss returning to live comedy shows, performing for an audience, why every house should have a drum set, the first concerts they ever went to and what it's like to meet your idols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #16 03.12.2021 20:07

In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam throws her producer Adam a baby shower and answers all his newborn-related questions like how to stop photos of your baby from ending up on Baby Wiki-Feet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Marc Maron 30.11.2021 1:21:06

Samantha Bee sits down with legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron and talks about driving in NYC, interacting with Instagram-live fans, the process of honing jokes, and why cats are impossible to work with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #15 19.11.2021 16:06

In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam goes into extreme detail on why in another life she would be a house cat, her thoughts on hosting a daytime show, and who she still would really love to interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: José Andrés 16.11.2021 58:27

Samantha Bee sits down with chef and humanitarian José Andrés to talk about food insecurity, his new one billion dollar climate disaster fund, and if his work with World Central Kitchen basically makes him a small functioning government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Kal Penn 09.11.2021 57:20

Samantha Bee sits down with Kal Penn to discuss the importance of letter-writing even though it's not as fun as tweeting, what his parents now think about his career, why Election Day is a Tuesday, and if we'll ever see an Ambassador Kal Penn (he hopes so!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #14 05.11.2021 14:26

In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam admits to knowing nothing about Marvel movies but everything about ice cream sandwiches, talks about her favorite childhood Halloween costumes, and her thoughts on haunted houses. Spooky! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Rep. Cori Bush 02.11.2021 49:04

Samantha Bee sits down with Congresswoman Cori Bush to discuss experiencing an insurrection three days into a new job, why Democrats so often need to be the adults in the room, and how thrifting is good for your look and the environment! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Yamiche Alcindor 26.10.2021 52:59

Samantha Bee sits down with journalist, White House Correspondent for PBS NewsHour, and host of Washington Week Yamiche Alcindor to talk about waking up to Trump tweets, meeting the legendary Gwen Ifill at the hair salon, the importance of open dialogue, and why her mom forced her to watch TV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Full Release: Bonus- Listener Questions #13 22.10.2021 14:22

In a special bonus episode of Full Release, Sam discusses starting a book club, why one day we'll miss Fox News, and why school boards need to start offering free t-shirts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Rep. Adam Schiff 19.10.2021 58:18

Samantha Bee sits down with Congressman Adam Schiff to discuss his new book, Midnight in Washington, if he thinks President Trump will ever run again, the California recall system, and his potential screenwriting career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Full Release: Adam Rippon 12.10.2021 59:16

Samantha Bee sits down with Olympian Adam Rippon to discuss how to choose the music for your figure skating routine, begging people not to vote for Bob Dole, and the pivot from being an athlete to being an entertainer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices