Episodes 342
Avg. Duration 1h 15m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.6 (1,463)
Since Feb 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
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About This Podcast

Good One is a longform celebrity interview show that explores the creative process with a sense of humor and a great selection of hats. It's hosted by Jesse David Fox, who is a Vulture senior writer and the author of Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture and the Magic that Makes it Work. Good One is a co-production of Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Check out Good One on Youtube

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Wanda Sykes on 'Legacy', Coming Out, and Navigating Political Humor

Jun 11, 2026 1h 15m

This week, comedy legend Wanda Sykes joins us for a conversation about her new special 'Legacy', how she approaches doing jokes about political strife, and how her stand-up changed after she came out…

Rhea Seehorn on Pluribus, Vince Gilligan, and Comedic vs. Dramatic acting | Good One Podcast

Jun 04, 2026 1h 27m

This week we interview Rhea Seehorn about working with Vince Gilligan on 'Better Call Saul' and the AppleTV+ show 'Pluribus'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ramy Youssef on His New Special, Living Through Controversy and Why Memes Are Art

May 28, 2026 1h 30m

Comedian Ramy Youssef joins us this week to talk about his new HBO special 'In Love', living through controversy and why he would visit a meme museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Paul Walter Hauser Talks Doing Both Silly Comedies and Dark Dramas... and Pro Wrestling

May 21, 2026 1h 6m

This week, Paul Walter Hauser sits down to talk about doing both silly comedies like 'Balls Up' and dark dramas like 'Black Bird'. He also talks about being a very real pro wrestler. Learn more about…

Morgan Neville on the State of Documentaries and Making 'Lorne'

May 14, 2026 1h 33m

This week, Oscar-winning documentarian Morgan Neville talks about the modern state of the industry, and what it's like to make films about some of pop culture's biggest icons. Learn more about your…

Joel Kim Booster on 'Scrubs', Making 'Fire Island', and Crowd Work

May 07, 2026 1h 25m

This week, Joel Kim Booster returns to talk about joining the cast of 'Scrubs', millennial cringe, and why he thinks you could never make 'Fire Island' today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

Ebon Moss-Bachrach Talks Broadway, 'The Bear', 'Girls', and 'Fantastic Four'

May 01, 2026 1h 15m

This week Ebon Moss-Bachrach takes time out of his very, very busy schedule to talk about starring in Broadway's 'Dog Day Afternoon', the debate around 'The Bear' as a comedy, and why playing The…

Zach Galifianakis On Tech, Gardening, 'The Hangover', 'Between Two Ferns', Stand-Up, and Not Getting Invited to Netflix Parties

Apr 23, 2026 1h 7m

This week Zach Galifianakis joins us for a rare interview about everything from AI to gardening to 'Between Two Ferns'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Becky Lynch on WrestleMania, Charlotte Flair, Adam Sandler, MJF, and Kayfabe

Apr 16, 2026 1h 13m

WWE Superstar Becky Lynch, aka New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Quin sits down to discuss the business of wrestling, building character and the nature of reality itself. Learn more about…

Bryan Cranston Didn't Have to Be Covered in Bees, and Yet!

Apr 09, 2026 1h 47m

This week Bryan Cranston talks about returning to 'Malcolm in the Middle' on Hulu and looks back on 'Breaking Bad', hosting 'SNL', and, of course, 'Power Rangers'. Learn more about your ad choices.…

Chelsea Hander Is 1 of the 10 Most Influential Comedians of the 21st Century

Apr 02, 2026 56m

Chelsea Handler joins the show this week to talk about how she changed both the industry and her own perspective, as she launches her latest stand-up tour 'High and Mighty'. Learn more about your…

Eric André Explains How to Prank People Without Getting Stabbed

Mar 26, 2026 1h 4m

This week comedy legend and pranking master Eric André joins the podcast in Austin, Texas for a special live episode at SXSW. He explains his prank process, discusses his influence on talk shows, and…

John Slattery Is One of the Greatest Living Readers of Dialogue

Mar 19, 2026 1h 24m

John Slattery joins us this week to talk about his latest role in the Netflix series 'Vladimir', his many great stories of working with some incredible Hollywood legends, and of course, 'Mad Men'. …

Stand-up Saved Taylor Tomlinson from Religion

Mar 12, 2026 1h 32m

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson talks about the work ethic that resulted in four specials in just six years, leaving 'After Midnight' and being the Taylor Swift of comedy. Learn more about your ad choices.…

Padma Lakshmi Would Rather Be Funny Than Hot

Mar 05, 2026 1h 18m

This week America's Culinary Cup host Padma Lakshmi joins to discuss how she took control of her image, her life as an activist, and how she wound up doing comedy. Learn more about your ad choices.…

Bob the Drag Queen Knows She's Funnier than Madonna

Feb 19, 2026 1h 23m

Bob the Drag Queen, former 'Rupaul's Drag Race' champion and current star of Broadway's 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical', joins us for a chat about being both a drag queen and a comedian, at the same…

No Comedian Is Prepared to Be on Taskmaster

Feb 12, 2026 1h 29m

Greg Davies and Alex Horne join us for a conversation about YouTube's biggest British comedy show 'Taskmaster'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Can't Comedies Win Best Picture?

Feb 05, 2026 1h 38m

Griffin Newman and Allison Willmore take a look at the Academy's complicated relationship with comedy, specifically why they never seem to want to give them awards. Learn more about your ad choices.…

Ali Siddiq Knows How to Tell a Story

Jan 29, 2026 1h 23m

Ali Siddiq talks about how he manages to create so much work, the key to telling a good story, and where he's headed next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beck Bennett Is So Nice — Why??

Jan 22, 2026 1h 27m

SNL veteran Beck Bennett sits down to revisit some of his best work and explain once and for all why he is so beloved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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