Podcast · 21 episodes
The Interview
by The New York Times · English
Conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. New episodes every Saturday.
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Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades. Now He’s Coming Clean.Sylvester Stallone discusses his memoir The Steps and how decades of hidden struggles shaped his tough-guy persona—abusive childhood, emotional repression, anxiety, body obsession, and later…26 Sep 2026 · 1 h 17 min
Aaron Sorkin Goes Off ScriptInterview with writer/director Aaron Sorkin about The Social Reckoning (2019–2021), his continued argument that Facebook undermines truth and fuels extremism/divisiveness, and his broader belief in…19 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the TableNaomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their co-authored book End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World, arguing that a coalition of tech billionaires, anti-immigration operatives, and…12 Sep 2026 · 38 min
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Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades. Now He’s Coming Clean.Sylvester Stallone discusses his memoir The Steps and how decades of hidden struggles shaped his tough-guy persona—abusive childhood, emotional repression, anxiety, body obsession, and later…26 Sep 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 38 chapters
Aaron Sorkin Goes Off ScriptInterview with writer/director Aaron Sorkin about The Social Reckoning (2019–2021), his continued argument that Facebook undermines truth and fuels extremism/divisiveness, and his broader belief in…19 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the TableNaomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their co-authored book End Times Fascism and the Fight for the Living World, arguing that a coalition of tech billionaires, anti-immigration operatives, and…12 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 13 chapters
Ina Garten Says You Can Either Get on Her Train or Get Out of the WayIna Garten discusses starting new creative work at 78, her “get on my train or get out of the way” approach to external negativity, and how she keeps her brand simple and unfussy.29 Aug 2026 · 38 min · 22 chapters
An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without ItPriya Parker argues that relationships fail when people avoid conflict.22 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 23 chapters
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew RhysMatthew Rhys discusses his career insecurity despite Emmy buzz, his acting philosophy (influenced by American method training at RADA), why he gravitates to layered roles, and his personal life with…15 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.Billy Strings discusses how he escaped a childhood shaped by poverty, addiction, and grief, and how his new album So Much for Goodbyes reflects his mother’s overdose death; he also explains his…8 Aug 2026 · 52 min · 23 chapters
Kílian Jornet on What We Can Learn From Pushing Our Bodies to Extremes [Re-Run]Ultra runner/mountaineer Kilian Jornet explains why he pushes bodies to extremes, framing mountain running/climbing as a tool for self-connection and “meditation,” while stressing fear, euphoria, and…1 Aug 2026 · 44 min · 23 chapters
Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks' Win Was Bigger Than BasketballCarl-Anthony Towns reflects on the Knicks’ 53-year championship run, especially Game 4 of the NBA Finals, and explains key tactical/psychological factors behind the comeback.25 Jul 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.Interview with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani about using political capital to advance affordability, progressive congressional endorsements, and his coalition’s approach to Israel/Gaza, immigration,…18 Jul 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
Mick Jagger Knows He May Have Played His Last Rolling Stones ShowMick Jagger discusses the Rolling Stones’ new album Foreign Tongues, how songs are written and performed, aging, sex, politics in pop music, persona vs “real” self, and whether the band will tour…11 Jul 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 31 chapters
'Popcast': Gracie Abrams on ‘Daughter From Hell,’ Internet Cruelty, Writing With Paul Mescal, & Audrey HobertGracie Abrams discusses her upcoming album Daughter from Hell, the personal origins of its title track, her evolving songwriting approach (more careful, less diaristic), and how fame and internet…4 Jul 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 31 chapters
Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She GetsRobbie Hoffman discusses how growing up poor in an ultra-Orthodox/Hasidic community shaped her comedy and views on money, fame, comfort, and classism.27 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 24 chapters
Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From MoviesDanny McBride discusses his short-story collection Thrilling Tales of Modern Men and how it satirizes “modern men” amid a perceived crisis of masculinity, mixing wounded pride, status anxiety,…20 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 18 chapters
Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage — and Being Rich in HollywoodSeth Rogen discusses his current career momentum at 44, including The Studio’s Emmy success, Apple TV+ Platonic, and his new film The Invite, plus how he thinks about anger, creativity,…13 Jun 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 28 chapters
Scott Pelley on His Firing and the ‘Massacre’ at ’60 Minutes’Scott Pelley’s first interview after being fired from 60 Minutes, describing what he calls a “Black Thursday massacre” of senior staff and accusing CBS News leadership (especially Barry Weiss) of…7 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 28 chapters
Senator Raphael Warnock Says the Supreme Court Has Done ‘Violence’ to DemocracySenator Raphael Warnock argues the Supreme Court has “committed violence” against democracy by gutting the Voting Rights Act, enabling partisan gerrymandering, and squeezing ordinary voters’ voices.6 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 24 chapters
Want to ‘Optimize’ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Don’t.The science of happiness and why “optimizing” it (hedonic, good-vibes-only pursuit) backfires; the episode argues happiness depends more on eudaimonic well-being and especially social connection, and…30 May 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters
Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.Nicolas Cage discusses his acting philosophy (seeking truth in dark emotions, taking risks, inviting negative reactions), his “art synthesis” method (pulling from other art forms like music,…11 Apr 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
George Saunders Says Ditching These Three Delusions Can Save YouThe celebrated author discusses the challenges of kindness, the benefits of meditation, and the reality check of death.10 Jan 2026 · 52 min · 21 chapters
A Message from LuluDavid Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro4 Jun 2025 · 1 min