Chris Ryan on ‘The Pitt,’ Michael Mann, and CR Month on ‘The Rewatchables’ | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

“I guess I am becoming a bit more like a Michael Mann character.”

Had a very silly, sprawling conversation with Chris Ryan of The Ringer.

I'd love to learn more about why AI is not unique or potentially (if not already) hyper-powerful. I'm not an expert on the subject, but I do my best to be as prepared as possible with the material .

Did you watch the last 30 minutes of this episode? I interrogate and ask about all four of these points in a pretty direct manner.

Tristan Harris on ‘The AI Doc,’ Elon Musk, and the Promise and Peril of Tech | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

It's hard to think of anything more important to watch this week than the interview my pal @samfragoso.bsky.social did recently with Tristan Harris. Please, definitely, make some time to watch (or listen) to this soon.

Tristan Harris on ‘The AI Doc,’ Elon Musk, and the Promise and Peril of Tech | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you Andrea as always.

Governor Josh Shapiro on the Assassination Attempt, Fetterman Beef, and Israel-Palestine | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Covered a lot of ground with PA Governor @joshshapiropa.bsky.social this week on the show.

‘Life is such a pain in the ass’: what Talk Easy host Sam Fragoso has learned in a decade of grilling celebs The presenter of hit series Talk Easy has pioneered a style of candid chat that has seen the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Salman Rushdie squirming in their seats – so far only one guest has stormed out

‘Life is such a pain in the ass’: what Talk Easy host Sam Fragoso has learned in a decade of grilling celebs

Buddy Guy: Tiny Desk Concert YouTube video by NPR Music

In honor of SINNERS doing so well at the Actor Awards, here's a Buddy Guy concert on NPR's Tiny Desk where he's joined by his co-star (and now-Actor Award winner) Miles Caton for the last two songs.

If anyone's in LA in September, Buddy Guy's playing the Hollywood Bowl at the age of 90.

Ryan Coogler (‘Sinners’) on Making Oscars History, AI in Movies, and Chadwick Boseman | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

SINNERS season approaching.

Good one with @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social!

Journalist Jacob Soboroff on Trump’s ‘Golden Age of America,’ ICE Raids, and Bad Bunny | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

I told @samfragoso.bsky.social how chasing Jon Hamm as a red carpet correspondent taught me how to try and track down Greg Bovino. Loved doing @talkeasypod.bsky.social and this conversation. youtu.be/IQ-InpRRPT4?...

Jacob Soboroff – Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Jacob Soboroff (MS Now) on the ICE raids in Minneapolis, Stephen Miller's vision for America, and Bad Bunny's halftime performance.

as I told the great @samfragoso.bsky.social, it was an honor to sit down with him for his @talkeasypod.bsky.social. can’t wait for you to listen. talkeasypod.com/jacob-soboro...

State of the Union with Journalist Jacob Soboroff Podcast Episode · Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso · February 22 · 1h 17m

Another @talkeasypod.bsky.social episode I highly recommend. @samfragoso.bsky.social and @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social on the importance of on-the-ground media coverage now and close with the hope that the Bad Bunny halftime show is a some type of inflection point.

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Anderson .Paak on 10 Years of ‘Malibu,’ Lessons from Dr. Dre and D’Angelo, and Tour Life | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Anderson .Paak!

George Saunders on Writing, the Afterlife, and America in 2026 | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

In contrast, you have something like this @talkeasypod.bsky.social episode with Sam Fragoso talking with George Saunders. Sam is one of the best interviewers out there. He's smart, funny, prepared, engaging, interested, and gracious. He wants to be there and spend time with his guest.

Thank you, Steve. Appreciate you going to bat for us.

thank you!

George Saunders on Writing, the Afterlife, and America in 2026 | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

George Saunders on the state of... everything? Good talk.

This Is America with George Saunders Podcast Episode · Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso · 02/08/2026 · 1h 23m

“I just do not recognize this country anymore” - Sam’s dad.

Amazing conversation here. George Saunders is a national treasure. Thank you, @samfragoso.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #TalkEasy #democracy #climate #storytelling

George Saunders on Writing, the Afterlife, and America in 2026 | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

I'm home with a cold this afternoon, so I'm lying low and relaxing. We just finished watching this podcast with @samfragoso.bsky.social and writer George Saunders. Excellent conversation and highly recommended. So much to think about here. @talkeasypod.bsky.social

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Spoke to Gabriel Sherman for Fresh Air this week.

hey, thank you Rob!

And well!

Will Arnett on SmartLess, Arrested Development, and Is This Thing On? | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Will Arnett! Edited by fellow Canadian @coreyatad.com.

Patti Smith on Bread of Angels, Bob Dylan, and her Whirlwind Years in New York City | Talk Easy YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

“One of my favorite Jimi Hendrix lines is, ‘Hooray, I awake from yesterday.’ I actually feel that.”

Loved this conversation with Patti Smith.

Thank you, Chad.

As much as I’ve always loved him, Sam is just absolutely killing it with @talkeasypod.bsky.social the past several months. Pretty convinced this is the best podcast out there right now. (Also, of course, Robby Hoffman is hilarious & amazing in this episode)

just a few words about my grandmother, along with some photos my sister dug up from her albums, like this one from her childhood during the war www.justatad.xyz/p/eva-rachel...

Enjoyed every moment of this exchange. Happy New Year.

Is Comedian Robby Hoffman the Last American Dream? | Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso YouTube video by Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

More of Robby Hoffman in 2026. One of my favorites in recent memory.