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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn

Jesse Thorn

Booking Overview

An arts and popular-culture interview show featuring in-depth conversations with prominent musicians, filmmakers, writers, television figures, and other notable creators. Agencies could credibly pitch acclaimed artists and cultural figures with a substantial body of work, a new film, book, album, or television project; booking is difficult because the show regularly features highly established names.

Metrics

Episodes: 1035

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 8.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@npr.org

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Host

Jesse Thorn - Jesse Thorn is an American radio host, interviewer, and public-media producer known for his long-running work covering arts and culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established musicians, filmmakers, writers, actors, television figures, and other cultural creators with a notable body of work or a significant current project.
Required Achievements:  
Acclaimed films, albums, television programs, or books, Major professional recognition, A substantial and distinctive creative career, A timely release or cultural project

Recent Guest Discussions

David Letterman - His Late-night Career, Professional Triumphs And Failures, And His Netflix Interview Series.

Eric Appel - His Film The Breadwinner, His Admiration For Pee-wee's Big Adventure, And Working With Paul Reubens's Iconic Character.

Walter Thompson-Hernández - His Film If I Go Will They Miss Me, Its Minimal Plot And Use Of Greek Mythology, And Los Angeles-based Films.

Elvis Costello - His Musical Career, Family History, Memoir, And The Origins Of His Stage Name.

Dolly Parton - Her Impoverished Childhood, Managing Fame, Her Book Dream More, And The Songs That Move Her.

Recent Topics

Art, Popular Culture, Film, Music, TV

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
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Bob Mould

October 09, 2026

Bob Mould has influenced countless acts over nearly five decades of making music. His bands Hüsker Dü and Sugar helped create the sounds that became grunge, pop punk and indie rock. Sugar reunited last year, for the first time in three decades. We talked with Bob Mould about being openly gay in the punk scene, sobriety and wrestling. Plus, what it was like to get the band back together with some of his oldest, and best buds. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of ...

Angélique Kidjo

October 06, 2026

In a career that’s spanned several decades, Angélique Kidjo has, through her music, personified what it means to be a citizen of the world. Earlier this year, she released Hope!! It’s her first record in five years, and it features guest appearances from Pharrell Williams, Quavo, Nile Rodgers, and more. Angélique joined us to talk about the album, moving to France at a young age to continue pursuing.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsors...

Comedian Ms. Pat

October 02, 2026

Ms. Pat’s standup comedy is direct, clever and raw. She headlines shows all over the country and she’s got her own TV show – The Ms. Pat Show on Paramount+. We’ll get into her Emmy nominated sitcom, her extraordinarily difficult road to success and why she decided to take a chance on standup in the first place. Plus, a bonkers story about the time she took an order from a U.S. President at a fast food restaurant. A version of this interview originally aired in July of 2024. See pcm.adswizz.co...

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Frequently asked questions

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Bullseye with Jesse Thorn
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How do I get in touch with Bullseye with Jesse Thorn?

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn is hosted by Jesse Thorn. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@npr.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Bullseye with Jesse Thorn?

The publicly listed email for Bullseye with Jesse Thorn: podcasts@npr.org.

How many listeners does Bullseye with Jesse Thorn have?

Podseeker estimates Bullseye with Jesse Thorn reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Bullseye with Jesse Thorn?

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, filmmakers, writers, actors, television figures, and other cultural creators with a notable body of work or a significant current project. Common among recent guests: Acclaimed films, albums, television programs, or books; Major professional recognition; A substantial and distinctive creative career. Recent guests include David Letterman, Eric Appel, and Walter Thompson-Hernández.

How hard is it to get booked on Bullseye with Jesse Thorn?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Bullseye with Jesse Thorn cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Popular Culture, Film, Music, and TV. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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