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Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Rachel Martin

Booking Overview

A weekly celebrity interview show focused on candid questions about ambition, grief, faith, insecurity, and other universal personal experiences, typically featuring prominent actors, musicians, authors, journalists, and thinkers. Agencies could credibly pitch highly established public figures with a compelling personal story and a timely book, film, album, or other major project, but the show's NPR platform and elite guest profile make booking very difficult.

Metrics

Episodes: 136

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 8.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@npr.org

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Host

Rachel Martin - NPR journalist and host known for in-depth interviews and conversations about contemporary life, culture, and personal experience.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Highly established actors, musicians, authors, journalists, and public thinkers with substantial public recognition and a compelling personal or professional story.
Required Achievements:  
Major acting, music, literary, or journalism careers, Recognized books, albums, films, television projects, or theatrical productions, A timely high-profile project or substantive personal perspective

Recent Guest Discussions

John Dickerson - Mortality, Personal Values, Independent Journalism, Generosity, Curiosity, And Integrity

Gillian Anderson - Sexual Desire, Personal Accountability, And Her Book More: Sexual Fantasies By Anonymous

Sara Bareilles - Grief, Fertility Struggles, Self-compassion, And Her Album And Documentary Good Grief

Brittany Howard - Reuniting Alabama Shakes, Growing Up Poor, Hard Work, Sensitivity, And Finding Peace

John Leguizamo - Vulnerability, Overcoming A Difficult Childhood, Representation Of Latin Actors, And Creative Freedom In Theater

Recent Topics

Art, Personal Development, Grief, Mental Health, Spirituality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Wild Card with Rachel Martin
:

Jesse Eisenberg (Encore)

October 15, 2026

Jesse Eisenberg plays characters who spend a lot of time in their heads grappling with anxiety, fear and insecurity. You can see it in “The Squid and the Whale,” “Zombieland” and “A Real Pain,” which he wrote directed, and starred in. He chats with Rachel about how anxiety plays into his own life, as well as his unique use of ChatGPT, his pro basketball aspirations and the virtues of true boredom.To listen sponsor-free, access bonus episodes and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plu...

Pádraig Ó Tuama

October 08, 2026

“I think joy and melancholy have a lot to say to each other,” Pádraig Ó Tuama tells Rachel. In his poetry, he allows that conversation between joy and melancholy to play out as he explores love, grief, and faith. Pádraig's latest poetry collection is called “Love Between Men.” He tells Rachel about why the Irish language is of the earth, and the fear and relief that comes with admitting the truth.To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See ...

Trixie Mattel

October 01, 2026

Trixie Mattel is so many things: a musician, entrepreneur, TV host, and one of the most beloved drag queens out there. But it all began with a deep love of music; her latest EP, "Till Death Do Us Part" is out this fall. Trixie tells Rachel about learning to read people by working at an ice cream shop, life's impermanence, and why the promise of the afterlife steps on the joy of being alive now.To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm...

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Frequently asked questions

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Wild Card with Rachel Martin
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How do I get in touch with Wild Card with Rachel Martin?

Wild Card with Rachel Martin is hosted by Rachel Martin. 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 Wild Card with Rachel Martin?

The publicly listed email for Wild Card with Rachel Martin: podcasts@npr.org.

How many listeners does Wild Card with Rachel Martin have?

Podseeker estimates Wild Card with Rachel Martin reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Wild Card with Rachel Martin?

Wild Card with Rachel Martin typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Highly established actors, musicians, authors, journalists, and public thinkers with substantial public recognition and a compelling personal or professional story. Common among recent guests: Major acting, music, literary, or journalism careers; Recognized books, albums, films, television projects, or theatrical productions; A timely high-profile project or substantive personal perspective. Recent guests include John Dickerson, Gillian Anderson, and Sara Bareilles.

How hard is it to get booked on Wild Card with Rachel Martin?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Wild Card with Rachel Martin cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Personal Development, Grief, Mental Health, and Spirituality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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