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Look, you probably know who John is already. He’s been a regular contributor to McSweeney’s and This American Life and a bunch more. He’s an actor who’s worked on shows like 30 Rock, Flight of the Conchords, Adventure Time. At my company Maximum Fun he’s the judge on the Judge John Hodgman Podcast.
John’s also written four books. His latest is Vacationland, and it’s kind of a departure for him. John’s previous work has been pretty much all jokes – really funny jokes, but nothing personal. Stuff like hobo nicknames and gags about John Cusack or whatever.
Vacationland is plenty funny, but it’s also really intimate. It’s kind of a meditation on aging and the world we live in today. It’s about fatherhood and adolescence and how to accept that at some point in your life. there’s gonna be more road behind you than ahead.
John Hodgman joins Jesse to talk about his new book and the swear words he wishes he never said to his children.
Click here to listen to John Hodgman’s interview on YouTube
In 2015, she collaborated with writer Diablo Cody to create the show One Mississippi, she’s also the star. Her character, Tig, is a radio DJ who’s moved from Los Angeles back to her home state of Mississippi. Like Tig in real life, she’s a cancer survivor, she’s gay, she’s really, really funny.
One Mississippi is entering its second season on Amazon now.
Click here to listen to Tig’s Bullseye interview on YouTube!
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- John Hodgman
- Tig Notaro
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Bullseye is a celebration of the best of arts and culture in public radio form. Host Jesse Thorn sifts the wheat from the chaff to bring you in-depth interviews with the most revered and revolutionary minds in our culture.
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