Episodes: 136
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 8.0M followers
Publicly listed emails
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Rachel Martin - NPR journalist and host known for in-depth interviews and conversations about contemporary life, culture, and personal experience.
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
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...
Unleash Your Inner Creative with Lauren LoGrasso (A Creativity Podcast) · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Hard Beautiful Journey | Finding Joy Again Through Life's Hardest Lessons · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
The Quiet Part Out Loud · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Sol Rising · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Talks with Summer · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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.
The publicly listed email for Wild Card with Rachel Martin: podcasts@npr.org.
Podseeker estimates Wild Card with Rachel Martin reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
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