It comes as no surprise that interview podcasts and internet series are flooding digital feeds. Audiences are likely subscribed to a roster of creators, perhaps those featured in this year’s Mashable 101, or rely on algorithmic curation to surface the most viral clips. Time, however, is a finite resource. To that end, we have curated the standout conversations worth watching this week, spanning deadpan game shows, niche cultural deep dives, and wholesome exchanges between creative peers. Naturally, the lineup includes Mashable’s own Say More.
1. Baby, This is Keke Palmer: Laverne Cox
Emmy-winning actor, producer, podcaster, and author Laverne Cox joined Keke Palmer’s podcast this week for a wide-ranging, must-watch interview. Following the June release of her memoir Transcendent, Cox addressed a spectrum of topics, from dating her “MAGA ex” to her two years of celibacy and her ongoing advocacy for trans visibility and rights. The conversation reaches a profound depth as Cox reflects on healing from childhood trauma and abuse, resulting in a powerful, honest exchange that serves as a testament to both interviewer and interviewee.
How to watch/listen: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok
2. Gaydar: Anania x MUNA
Are MUNA members Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson “gay, straight, or homophobes”? The “Dancing on the Wall” artists were put to the test by host Anania this week. The episode tasks the band with naming as many trans artists as possible in 10 seconds, unpacking lesbian national anthems and gender dysphoria, and ranking their tattoos. It is a thoroughly excellent watch.
How to watch: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
3. Say More: Mark Stetson x Will Forte, John Cena and Lana Condor
Want to watch John Cena take “Choose Your Squad” extremely seriously? Coyote vs. Acme stars Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor joined Mashable executive producer Mark Stetson for the ultimate Looney Tunes showdown on this week’s Say More. It is hilariously no-nonsense entertainment watching Cena react as his top picks—including Pepé Le Pew and Granny—are swiped by his co-stars. The vengeance is real.
Where to watch: Mashable, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
4. Royal Court: Brittany Broski x Adam Scott
Brittany Broski and Adam Scott form an unexpected dream team in the latest episode of the creator and podcaster’s Royal Court. The pair unpack the film Hokum and the experience of being literally “shit-scared” during horror films, watching Fast Times at Ridgemont High too young, serving open-faced sandwiches during Party Down, and discovering The Twilight Zone as a kid.
How to watch: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok
5. Solid Air: Derrick Gee x Wednesday
Artists nerding out over their favorite tracks with one of the internet’s go-to music commentators is a reliable formula. On this week’s Solid Air, Derrick Gee sat down at home with the North Carolina band Wednesday to dig into the music they love, from The Seraphims to Vatos Tristes. It is pure music appreciation.
How to watch: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram
6. Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Kenan Thompson
Amy Poehler and Kenan Thompson have walked parallel comedy paths, a dynamic fully displayed in the latest episode of Good Hang. The Saturday Night Live veterans reconnected for Poehler’s podcast released Tuesday, with Thompson holding the distinction of the longest-tenured cast member in SNL history—over 22 seasons and counting.
The longtime friends unpacked the art of timing in comedy and life, Thompson’s pre-SNL career (including the Mighty Ducks franchise), auditioning for SNL at 23, getting his own writing on the show with the recurring “Scared Straight” sketch, ice skating at the Rink at Rockefeller Center at 1 a.m. after filming SNL Christmas specials, and fanning out over American figure skater Alysa Liu. As always, the episode features a special guest question from Thompson and Poehler’s fellow SNL star Maya Rudolph.
How to watch/listen: YouTube, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram
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