Vishnu Prasad
302 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago -Vishnu Prasad
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Love, Simon
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutesThe panel chats about Love, Simon; the first big American studio film to give a gay teenager the kind of story that John Hughes gave straight kids in the 1980s. Guest: Dave Holmes, Editor at Large for Esquire.com.
Ready Player One and What's Making Us Happy
March 30, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutesSpielberg returns to his cinema-as-thrill-ride roots in this adaptation of Ernest Cline's YA novel. Guest: The Verge's Tasha Robinson.
Isle of Dogs
March 28, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutesThe panel chats about the new Wes Anderson film Isle of Dogs, a stop-motion-animated film about loyal dogs exiled to a lonely island. Guest: Film critic Chris Klimek.
SXSW 2018 Wrap
March 23, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutesThe panels shares some of their favorite new music discoveries from this year's SXSW Music Festival. Guests: NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and music writer Katie Presley.
High Maintenance
March 21, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutesThe panel High Maintenance, HBO's anthology series about a marijuana dealer and his clients in New York City. Guests: Weekend Edition editor Barrie Hardymon and All Things Considered host Audie Cornish.
Talk Show Talk and What's Making Us Happy
March 16, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutesThe panel chats about some of their favorite talk show guests and what makes an ideal host-guest dynamic. Guest: Comedian Guy Branum, the host and creator of TruTV's Talk Show the Game Show.
Atlanta
March 14, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutesDonald Glover's Emmy-winning comedy returns for second season that includes sharply drawn characters and an appreciation for the problems with success. Guests: Code Switch co-host Gene Demby and It's Been a Minute host Sam Sanders.
A Wrinkle In Time and What's Making Us Happy
March 09, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutesDirector Ava DuVernay's adaptation of the classic Madeleine L'Engle novel is devoid of cynicism, filled with beautiful images and deeply moving. Guest: Daisy Rosario of NPR member station WAMU.
The 2018 Oscars
March 05, 2018 10:30 - 18 minutesLast year's Oscars were wildly unpredictable. This year's were very predictable, with big wins for The Shape Of Water, all the actors who were expected to win all along, and Jordan Peele.
Our 2018 Oscars Preview
March 02, 2018 05:00 - 45 minutesThe team takes a moment to consider the upcoming Oscars in categories big and small. They probably won't end with anyone handing over the wrong envelope. But wouldn't it be surprising if they did? Guest: NPR Film Critic Bob Mondello
The Regrettable Television Pop Quiz
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutesThe panel tries to stump each other with clips from the weirdest TV they could find. Guest: All Things Considered host Audie Cornish.
Annihilation and What's Making Us Happy
February 23, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutesAlex Garland's new sci-fi thriller is very weird, and we loved it. Guests: Writer Chris Klimek and Daisy Rosario of NPR member station WAMU.
Queer Eye
February 21, 2018 05:00 - 18 minutesThe Netflix series "Queer Eye" is a reboot of the 2003 phenomenon, not a retread. They've dropped "For the Straight Guy" from the title, reflecting the retooled makeover series' updated, and slightly broadened, mission. Guests: Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, co-hosts of Nancy, a podcast from WNYC studios.
Black Panther and What's Making Us Happy
February 16, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutesRyan Coogler's Marvel film, set largely in the richly imagined Afro-futurist utopia of Wakanda, is by turns intimate, immediate and — most importantly — new. Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby.
The Winter Olympics
February 14, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutesSam Sanders joins the panel to talk about his memories of the Sochi Olympics, the way young athletes handle attention and athleticism itself, what we love watching during this year's games in Pyeongchang.
Darkest Hour and What's Making Us Happy
February 09, 2018 05:00 - 24 minutesThe panel discusses the Oscar-nominated film Darkest Hour, which stars Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill. Guest: Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent Podcast.
The Super Bowl
February 05, 2018 21:25 - 22 minutesThe Eagles won a thrilling victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, to the delight of Philadelphians everywhere. Tom Brady of the Patriots proved fallible, while Justin Timberlake was ... just fine. Guests: Code Switch's Gene Demby and writer Katie Presley.
Roxane Gay
February 02, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutesRoxane Gay latest book is the memoir Hunger. It's about her relationship with her body, with trauma, and with her own history. In September 2017, host Linda Holmes and Gay sat down at the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. They talked about writing, about bodies, about the closeness people feel with her when they've read her work.
The 2018 Grammys
January 29, 2018 10:07 - 19 minutesWe recap the highlights of this year's Grammy Awards, including a sweep by Bruno Mars and memorable performances from Kendrick Lamar and Kesha. Guests: NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael and Sidney Madden.
The Good Doctor and What's Making Us Happy
January 26, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutesWe chat about The Good Doctor, ABC's hit medical drama in which Freddie Highmore plays a surgical resident with autism and savant syndrome. Guest: Uproxx TV Critic Alan Sepinwall.
Phantom Thread
January 24, 2018 05:01 - 20 minutesThe gang discusses Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, Phantom Thread. The story about the twisted relationship between a dressmaker (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his muse (Vicky Krieps) just earned six Oscar nominations. Guest: KJZZ Senior Producer and Daniel Day-Lewis super fan Sarah Ventre.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and What's Making Us Happy
January 19, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutesThe gang takes a look at Amy Sherman-Palladino's award-winning comedy, starring Rachel Brosnahan as a '50s housewife-turned-comedian. And, as always, What's Making Us Happy this week. Guests: Writer Katie Presley and Weekend Edition Books Editor Barrie Hardymon.
The Florida Project and Remembering Dolores O'Riordan
January 17, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutesThe panel talks about the Florida Project, Sean Baker's small-scale but memorable film set at a motel near Disney World. Then, we take a moment to remember Dolores O'Riodan, the lead singer of the Cranberries, who died suddenly at age 46. Guest: Code Switch's Gene Demby.
I, Tonya and What's Making Us Happy
January 12, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutesThis week's show takes a look at an emerging awards contender in the acting categories: I, Tonya, the semi-mockumentary retelling of the life of Tonya Harding, controversial figure skater. Guest: Librarian Margaret H. Willison.
The Golden Globe Awards
January 08, 2018 09:47 - 19 minutesRecent stories of sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood inspired black dresses and unexpected guests at the Golden Globes. Plus, Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to win the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and she spent nearly all her time talking about the long struggle for justice for women. In the actual awards races, Three Billboards, Ladybird, and Amazon scored.
Pop Culture Resolutions and Predictions, Plus What's Making Us Happy
January 05, 2018 05:00 - 48 minutesCode Switch's Kat Chow joins the panel as they say goodbye to 2017 by revisiting their resolutions and predictions from last year and making new ones for 2018.
John Cho
January 03, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutesHost Linda Holmes talks with actor John Cho (Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle, Star Trek) about why he misses doing broad comedies, his decision to join The Exorcist, what it's like being the subject of internet fandom, and his new film Columbus.
Black Mirror and What's Making Us Happy
December 29, 2017 05:00 - 26 minutesThe panel chats about Black Mirror, Netflix's sci-fi anthology series. The fourth season premiers today. Guests: film and theater critic Chris Klimek and Brittany Luse, co-host of The Nod.
Our 15 Favorites Of 2017
December 27, 2017 05:00 - 30 minutesThe panel runs down their 15 favorite TV shows, movies, books, video games, and trends of 2017.
The Post and What's Making Us Happy
December 22, 2017 05:00 - 26 minutesThe panel chats about the Post, Steven Spielberg's latest film which follows the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. The movie stars Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. Guest: All Things Considered Film Critic Bob Mondello.
Our Hanukkah Special
December 20, 2017 05:00 - 26 minutesWhile you may have wrapped up your Hanukkah celebrations, we wanted to share a conversation about the role that Hanukkah plays for kids and adults, and some of the pop culture that surrounds it. Guests: Weekend Edition Editor Barrie Hardymon and KJZZ Senior Producer Sarah Ventre.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi and What's Making Us Happy
December 15, 2017 05:01 - 31 minutesWriter/director Rian Johnson joins the Star Wars franchise to deliver a chapter that's fast, fun and freewheeling, even as it introduces surprising nuance to the classic Dark Side vs. Light Side beef. Guest: NPR White House Correspondent Tamara Keith.
The Shape of Water
December 13, 2017 05:00 - 16 minutesThe panel talks about the Guillermo del Toro film about a woman racing to save her not-quite-human true love from the bad guys. Guest: NPR Arts Desk Correspondent Neda Ulaby.
The Disaster Artist, The Room, and What's Making Us Happy
December 08, 2017 05:00 - 25 minutesJames Franco's The Disaster Artist tells the story of the making of The Room, one of the most famous awful movies of all time. The panel sits down to talk about Franco's vision and his muse. Guest: NPR Music's Marissa Lorusso.
Call Me By Your Name
December 06, 2017 05:00 - 18 minutesLuca Guadagnino's lush adaptation of Andre Aciman's novel stars Timothee Chalamet as a teenage prodigy who falls in love with a visiting grad student played by Armie Hammer. Guest: All Things Considered Film Critic Bob Mondello.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
December 01, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutesThe panel reviews Martin McDonagh's polarizing new film, which stars Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, and Sam Rockwell. Guest: Code Switch co-host Gene Demby.
Coco
November 29, 2017 05:00 - 22 minutesPixar's latest animated film follows young Miguel through an adventure that teaches him about family and remembrance. Code Switch's Shereen Marisol Meraji joins the panel to talk about the film and the Disney short Olaf's Frozen Advenure.
Black-ish and What's Making Us Happy
November 24, 2017 05:00 - 28 minutesThe panel checks in with the ABC sitcom Black-ish, then share what's making them happy this week. Guests: Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings, co-hosts of The Nod.
Lady Bird
November 22, 2017 05:00 - 22 minutesThe panel chats about why they love Lady Bird, the coming-of-age film written and directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Saoirse Ronan.
Justice League and What's Making Us Happy
November 17, 2017 05:00 - 23 minutesThe gang discusses DC Comics' latest movie, featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and Cyborg. That, plus What's Making Us Happy this week. Guests: NPR Music
Murder On The Orient Express and Cozy Murder Mysteries
November 15, 2017 05:00 - 17 minutesThe panel tackles Kenneth Branagh's new Agatha Christie remake — and picks a few recommendations for when you just want to snuggle under blankets and watch a murder get solved. Guests: Weekend Edition Editor Barrie Hardymon and Librarian Margaret H. Willison.
This Is Us, Speechless, and What's Making Us Happy
November 10, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutesAll Things Considered host Ari Shapiro joins the panel to disuss This Is Us, NBC's hit family drama. Then, All Things Considered Host Audie Cornish tags in for a chat about ABC's new sitcom Speechless. Plus, what's making us happy this week. (This episode originally aired on December 6, 2016.)
Pop Culture Advice With Audie Cornish
November 08, 2017 05:00 - 10 minutesThe Pop Culture Happy Hour gang answer some pop culture advice questions, including balancing recaps with television consumption and if you should try to expand your girlfriend's pop culture tastes.
Thor: Ragnarok and What's Making Us Happy
November 03, 2017 04:00 - 27 minutesThe panel takes on the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with help from Code Switch co-host and established Taika Waititi fan Shereen Marisol Meraji.
Stranger Things 2
November 01, 2017 04:00 - 19 minutesAfter a highly successful first season, the Netflix monster mystery returns. But does it overcome the challenges that have plagued sequels for decades? Guest: TV Critic Eric Deggans.
American Vandal and What's Making Us Happy
October 27, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutesThe panel discusses American Vandal, the Netflix mockumentary series that's a hilariously precise dissection of our cultural fascination with true crime narratives. Guest: Mallory Ortberg of Slate's Dear Prudence.
John Hodgman
October 25, 2017 04:01 - 13 minutesAuthor, comedian, and fake internet judge John Hodgman talks about his new book Vacationland, mediating internet disputes, writing a serious book after a lot of fake facts, and lots more.
Shark Tank and What's Making Us Happy
October 20, 2017 04:00 - 30 minutesNPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith joins the panel to talk about the oddly successful and often bizarre ABC series that brings entrepreneurs to beg for money from rich people.