Joy, a Podcast. Hosted by Craig Ferguson
Storied late-night talk host Craig Ferguson brings his interview talents and singular world view to a discussion of the modern state of JOY, sitting down with notable guests from the worlds of entertainment, science, government, and more. How's our Joy doing? Bridled? On life support? Where do we find joy in a world that seems by any rational measure to be collapsing around us?
74 episodes transcribedRachel Bloom
Episode Date: December 17, 2024Meet Rachel Bloom, a hilarious and talented actress, comedian, songwriter, singer, and producer. You may know her from co-creating and starring in "Cr...
Adam Savage
Episode Date: December 10, 2024Meet Adam Savage, American special effects designer, actor, educator, television personality, and producer. You probably know him from the legendary s...
Michelle Rauch
Episode Date: December 3, 2024Meet Melissa Rauch, an incredibly talented actress and one of my favorite guests on the old late night show. I’m delighted to welcome her to the old p...
Richard Kind
Episode Date: November 26, 2024Meet Richard Kind, an actor and comedian who you've definitely seen in all the movies and television shows. Even if you think you haven’t. You have. F...
KT Tunstall
Episode Date: November 19, 2024My friend KT Tunstall is a super talented genuine rock and roll star and possesses a wild, beautiful, brilliant soul. A fellow Scot, KT has released e...
Denise Mina
Episode Date: November 12, 2024Meet Denise Mina, a very close friend of mine and an absolute genius Scottish crime writer and playwright. She has won numerous awards for her writing...
Constance Zimmer
Episode Date: November 5, 2024Meet Constance Zimmer, the talented and remarkable actress that you may know from shows such as UnREAL, House of Cards, and Entourage. This week we di...
George Hahn
Episode Date: October 29, 2024Meet George Hahn: humorist, urbanist, satirist, soloist, bicyclist, mid-century modernist, and all around fascinating NYC figure! Check out his podcas...
Rufus Wainwright
Episode Date: October 22, 2024Meet Rufus Wainwright, praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male...
Roxane Gay
Episode Date: October 8, 2024Meet Roxane Gay, the prolific and critically acclaimed New York Times-bestselling author, editor, essayist, respected academic and celebrated cultural...
Thomas Lennon Returns
Episode Date: October 1, 2024The man, the legend, Thomas Lennon is back on the podcast, an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, director, novelist and Craig’s good fr...
A.O. Scott
Episode Date: September 24, 2024Meet A.O. Scott, a critic at large for The New York Times Book Review. In the mid-90s, he abandoned academia for journalism, writing mostly about book...
Valarie Kaur
Episode Date: September 17, 2024Meet Valarie Kaur, a Sikh activist, author, lawyer, spiritual leader, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. Her children's book WORLD OF WOND...
David Cross
Episode Date: September 10, 2024Comedian David Cross needs no introduction, Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an inventive performer, writer, and pro...
Natalie Cuomo
Episode Date: September 3, 2024Meet Natalie Cuomo, born and raised in Queens, NY, Natalie was named one of New York Comedy Festival's "Comics To Watch" in 2023 and has been featured...
Molly Kearney
Episode Date: August 20, 2024Meet Molly Kearney, an American stand-up comedian and actor best known for her work on NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. Molly and Craig d...
Robert Smigel
Episode Date: August 13, 2024Meet Robert Smigel, a writer, producer, actor and director known best for his Saturday Night Live “TV Funhouse” cartoon shorts and as the creator and...
Susie Essman
Episode Date: August 6, 2024Meet Susie Essman who needs no introduction! She is best known for her role as Susie Greene on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Susie talks to Craig about her st...