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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· 29d

The Bullseye interview you've been waiting for with Greg Davies and @alexhorne.bsky.social of @taskmaster.tv is out now! Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKO...

A few video stills from the Bullseye interview with Gregg Davies and Alex Horne of Taskmaster. It includes the text of a joke Greg made about his work relationship with Alex on the show being similar to that of King Charles and his wife Camilla.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Jul 3

Filmmaker Michael Sarnoski joins us to talk about his new film, The Death of Robin Hood. He chats with us about the movie's dark themes, what he's learned working with movie stars like Nicolas Cage and Hugh Jackman, and much more! buff.ly/pcAl3jP

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· May 29

We're joined by Poppy Liu for even more I Love Boosters talk! She chats with us about the new film and meeting with Boots Riley to audition for her part. She also gets into her evolution as a comedy actor and her role on Hacks. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCK...

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· May 20

We're recording a new episode tomorrow. Looking for a niche film rec? Best non-alcohol bevs? Ask us just about anything! Email us at putyouon@maximumfun.org or send us your questions here in the replies.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· May 4

We did it!!! Over the weekend, you helped us surpass our goal of 800 new and upgrading members for the #maxfundrive. And as promised, @jessethorn.bsky.social will be bringing you a new six-episode season of The Turnaround. Yes, it's really happening. Stay tuned!

A photo of the turnaround podcast tile and text reading that a new season of the podcast will be coming soon.

A thermometer graphic showing that Bullseye reached all of its stretch goals for the 2026 MaxFun Drive

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· May 1

Today is the last day of the #maxfundrive. Let's get to our last goal of 800 new and boosting members for a new season of the Turnaround. Visit maximumfun.org/joinbullseye to become a member so we can keep making this show for you.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· May 1

Goal number 2 has been reached! 🎉 We've hit 600 new and boosting members which means @jessethorn.bsky.social will make a cooking show with Tig Notaro! 🍲

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 30

We're so close to hitting our next #MaxFunDrive goal! 80 more new/upgrading members, and @jessethorn.bsky.social will interview Tig Notaro while making a meal! 🍳 🍽️ Help us reach our next goal! Visit maximumfun.org/joinbullseye to become a member or boost your membership now! @maximumfun.org

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 29

It's the #maxfundrive, the best time to support Bullseye and all of the @maximumfun.org shows you love by going to maximumfun.org/joinbullseye

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 27

It's week 2 of the #MaxFunDrive, and we've got some exciting news! We're announcing a brand-new BOCO series called Put You On, where @jessethorn.bsky.social and a guest give you tailor-made recommendations. For the first episode, we’re joined by Pop Culture Happy Hour’s @lindaholmes.bsky.social.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 24

Riz Ahmed is back on Bullseye! This time, he chats with us about his role in the new Hamlet film and his personal relationship with Shakespeare’s work. We also get into his early days as a battle rapper, if he plans to keep rapping as he gets older, and much more! www.youtube.com

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 23

Have you had a chance to check out this year's #MaxFunDrive gifts yet? When you support Bullseye at one of the different levels, you not only get some sweet gifts, but you also help keep the show running. It's easy to become a member. Just go to maximumfun.org/joinbullseye and join today!

This photo contains images of three gifts you can get from becoming a MaxFun member. There's a photo of the tile for the Bullseye Boco episode, which you get access to at $5 a month. Then at $10, there's Bullseye keychain which reads, "All great keys have a signature keychain," and at the $20 level, you have the option of a maxfun visor or toiletry bag.

A photo of three gifts you can get for becoming a maxfun member. At the $35 level, you get a waterbottle with Mikey the microphone on it. At the $50 level, you get a metal membership card. And at the $100 level access you get an access pass to MaxFun HQ.

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 22

This special #MaxFunDrive episode is out now! Support Bullseye and the @maximumfun.org podcasts you love! We could not make this show without your help. Visit maximumfun.org/joinbullseye to become a member today!

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 22

There is probably no voice more iconic and unmistakable than the voice of Kristen Schaal. But booking voice acting gigs wasn’t always an easy task for her. She chatted with us about it on the latest episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P40...

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 20

#MaxFunDrive is here! It’s the time of year where we celebrate MaxFun members, and remind you this show exists because folks like you support it. The only way our show happens is because a community of people like you decided to join. Visit maximumfun.org/joinbulseye to become a member today!

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 20

#MaxFunDrive 2026 is here, and we have a special treat! A bonus episode called Bullseye's Gold – a tribute to California's Gold, the classic public TV show. For the first episode, Jesse visits the Paper World Stationery Expo! Become a @maximumfun.org member at maximumfun.org/joinbullseye to listen!

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 17

Podcast host and author Griffin McElroy joins Bullseye to talk about how his gaming history informed his writing process for his new book “The Stowaway,” the origins of his podcast "The Adventure Zone," and working with his whole family. Listen now: buff.ly/FgubBfa

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 14

Sunn O))) is a drone metal band comprised of two guitarists, Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson. They’ve been making music together for over 25 years and just released their 10th studio album. The duo joined us to talk about the new record and much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCug...

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 10

Black metal band Agriculture stops by the show to talk about their 2025 record, The Spiritual Sound, how they preserve their vocals after doing a lot of screaming in their music, and much more! buff.ly/FoLm1ZS

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Apr 8

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Mar 3

Joyce Manor is a punk band out of Torrance, California. They just released their 7th album, “I Used To Go To This Bar." They talk with Bullseye about touring before the internet, and constantly being labeled as “all grown up,” despite being in their late 30s. Listen now: buff.ly/ofaoJrL

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Feb 20

We’re taking a moment to remember actress and comedian, Catherine O’Hara, who died on January 30, 2026. Catherine O’Hara is a comedy legend. When Catherine joined Bullseye, she talked about creating memorable characters with Eugene Levy, and her secret comedic formula: maximumfun.org/episodes/bul...

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Feb 13

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Feb 13

Our friend and correspondent, jarrett hill, sat down with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to talk about his new show, Wonder Man, his dream of one day owning a farm, and much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ11...

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Feb 10

Joe Cappa is the creator and primary voice actor of the show "Haha, You Clowns." Cappa joins Bullseye to talk about his fascination with comedically buff characters, learning animation while working at an ad agency in Oklahoma, and borrowing from real life to create his first show: buff.ly/D1hXe9x

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Jan 15

Maybe you know her as Deandra from One Battle After Another. Or as Lena, from Love and Basketball. But to millions, she’ll always be Brenda, the Scream Queen of the hit Scary Movie Franchise. Even if she gets a million Oscars. Our conversation with Regina Hall is out now! buff.ly/MTvp0Qn

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Jan 14

Before she starred in “One Battle After Another” - before she had acted in anything, really, Regina Hall studied to become a bartender. And she didn’t attend just any bartending school. Hall took classes at Columbia University’s School of Mixology. Watch the full interview: buff.ly/b1uxvRj

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Jan 13

We’re joined by Regina Hall this week! She joins us to chat about One Battle After Another and shares what her first thoughts were after reading the script. She also talks with us about her background in journalism and much, much more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExPA...

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Jan 11

When LaRussell started putting on shows in his backyard, he never imagined he’d be joined by the one and only Juvenile for an unforgettable set. On this week’s Bullseye, he talks about how it all came together and much, much more. buff.ly/elNk2BX

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn@bullseye· Jan 10

LaRussell might be one of the most cheerful rappers around. I mean, look at that smile! He recently joined us to chat about his music and some of the artists and sounds that inspired him growing up in the Bay Area. buff.ly/elNk2BX