WSJ Speakeasy

Actress Kim Dickens sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers for a conversation about her road to "Fear the Walking Dead" and "House of Cards" and what's behind the super-fandom of today's new golden age of television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Jeff Bridges joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about the sleeper hit 'Hell Or High Water,' and how it became one of the most acclaimed films of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Richard Tanne and star Parker Sawyers discuss the new film "Southside With You," which recounts Barack Obama's first date with a young lawyer named Michelle Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Colson Whitehead joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about his new novel 'The Underground Railroad,' which tackles the topic of slavery by posing the question, "What if the Underground Railroad were an actual railroad?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling author Ben Winters talks to Christopher John Farley about his provocative new book, "Underground Airlines," which blends current events and an alternate history where slavery still exists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher John Farley talks about the current issues and controversies impacting the police world with Edward Conlon, author of the celebrated memoir "Blue Blood," and Colin Channer, whose book of poems, "Providential," examines the key themes facing police today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Shiri Appleby joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about the success of Lifetime's hit drama "UnREAL," offering an inside look at how reality shows are really produced, and what it was like directing her co-stars this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Kristen Stewart joins Christopher John Farley to talk about auditioning for Woody Allen in her new film, 'Cafe Society,' and what she really thinks about playing a female James Bond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Viggo Mortensen joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about going off the grid in his new film, "Captain Fantastic," which explores how pop culture consumption has led us astray from our elemental roots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Bob Proehl sits down with WSJ Speakeasy's Michael Calia to discuss his new book, "A Hundred Thousand Worlds," the Comic-Con age's definitive novel about a road trip through geek culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Nicole Dennis-Benn discusses 'Here Comes the Sun: A Novel,' which takes a look at the other side of the Jamaican tourism industry through a woman's fight for independence within her community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Elaine Hendrix discusses the road that led to FX's "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll," how rock continues to captivate audiences, and why the new season will thrive with a woman's touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Years after launching the fan site, Westeros.org, Elio M. Garcia Jr. and Linda Antonsson, superfans turned bestselling authors, discuss HBO's sixth season finale, and remind us why they're the foremost experts on all things "Game of Thrones." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Speakeasy round table on the explosive season finale of "Game of Thrones," as Mike Ayers, Mike Calia and Sarene Leeds break down all things season six of the ever-popular HBO series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Acclaimed dark fiction writers Laird Barron, Victor LaValle and Paul Tremblay sit down with Speakeasy's Michael Calia to discuss the key to good horror fiction, the state of the genre, and the new realms of fear in today's world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Timothy Simons sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to discuss his road from a small town in Maine to playing "the most hateable twerp" on TV in HBO's acclaimed comedy "Veep." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Danielle Brooks sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to discuss her journey to starring in Broadway's "The Color Purple" revival, and why people still connect with "Orange Is the New Black" in the wake of it's fourth season premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Nancy Isenberg joins Christopher John Farley to discuss her new book, "White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America," which takes on the myths told about the class system and equality throughout U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Ezra Edelman sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to discuss the making "O.J.: Made in America," his new ESPN documentary that takes an in-depth look at O.J. Simpson's downfall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speakeasy host Sarene Leeds talks with Holly Taylor, who stars in the cold-war spy drama, "The Americans," which just wrapped its fourth season on FX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speakeasy's Christopher John Farley talks with Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine. Morello's got a new supergroup called Prophets of Rage, featuring Chuck D of Public Enemy. They're hitting the road this summer in what's billed as the "Make America Rage Again" tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speakeasy host Paul Vigna talks with "The Walking Dead" executive producer David Alpert. Alpert is executive producer of the brand new show "Outcast," premiering June 3rd on Cinemax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher John Farley speaks with executive producer LeVar Burton, and cast members Regé-Jean Page and Malachi Kirby about the new "Roots" miniseries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of a sit-down conversation with Speakeasy's Michael Calia, "X-Men: Apocalypse" star Evan Peters discusses the latest crop of superhero movies and his upcoming projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"X-Men: Apocalypse" star Alexandra Shipp sits down with Speakeasy's Michael Calia to discuss mastering the role Storm in the new film, what it takes to make a superhero spectacular, and what she would choose as her own super power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part one of a sit-down conversation with Speakeasy's Michael Calia, actor Evan Peters discusses his role as Quicksilver in the highly anticipated new film, "X-Men: Apocalypse." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Sherman Alexie joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about his first picture book, "Thunder Boy Jr." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author Moira Weigel joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about her new book, "Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Kate Beckinsale joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about her new role in the film "Love & Friendship," based on a novella by Jane Austen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Aldis Hodge, star of the television series "Underground," discusses the show's season finale, the fate of his character, and what we can expect in season two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Speakeasy's Mike Ayers is joined by Wall Street Journal music writer Neil Shah for an in-depth look at Radiohead's highly anticipated new album, "A Moon Shaped Pool." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wall Street Journal reporters Ellen Gamerman, Jennifer Maloney, Lucy Feldman, and Alexandra Wolfe join Mike Ayers for a round table discussion about real women making a run in Hollywood. The panel takes a closer look at the the new female protagonist and how women are currently being portrayed in books, film, and television. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Anderson, curator of TED, the nonprofit devoted to sharing valuable ideas through the medium of 'TED Talks,' discusses his new book, "TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh from making history for 16 Tony nominations, Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of the hip-hop Broadway phenomenon "Hamilton," reflects on the show's success with Christopher John Farley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three-time World Cup Champion, FIFA Player of the Century and Brazilian soccer icon Pelé discusses FIFA, the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, his highly anticipated sports auction Julien's Auctions, and the new film about his life, "Pelé: Birth of a Legend." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Eric Bana sits down with Michael Calia to discuss the state of television, his background in comedy, and his new Netflix original comedy film, "Special Correspondents" with Ricky Gervais. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Tony Hale sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers for a conversation about the new climate of television comedy, his comedic influences, and what viewers can expect from the fifth season of HBO's "Veep." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayesha Curry joins Christopher John Farley for a discussion about her newly announced Food Network cooking show, and the feasts she prepares for her NBA superstar husband, Stephen Curry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wyatt Russell and Tyler Hoechlin sit down with Speakeasy's Michael Calia to discuss the new film, "Everybody Wants Some!!" -- Richard Linklater's self-described sequel to the 1993 coming-of-age classic, "Dazed and Confused." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Alison Wright discusses the challenges of playing FBI secretary Martha Hanson in the FX spy series "The Americans," her latest role in HBO's "Confirmation" and working with Ben Affleck in the upcoming film, "The Accountant." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize winning critic Margo Jefferson joins Christopher John Farley for an in-depth discussion about race, representation, and her new memoir "Negroland," for which she received the National Book Critics Circle Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Juno Temple sits down with Speakeasy's Mike Ayers to talk her love of '70s rock 'n' roll, working with Martin Scorsese, and all things "Vinyl," HBO's new series about the music industry in 1970s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Karyn Kusama joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about today's film culture, the importance of diversity in cinema, and her much buzzed-about new thriller, "The Invitation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Axel Alonso, joins the Wall Street Journal's Christopher John Farley for a first look at Ta-Nehisi Coates' much anticipated new "Black Panther" series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wall Street Journal's Mike Ayers, Ellen Gamerman, and Rachel Bachman dissect the latest season of "House of Cards" with a deep dive into latest installment of the Underwood legacy and the many new plot developments of season 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Michael K. Williams discusses his new SundanceTV series, "Hap and Leonard," his memorable role on "The Wire," and what we can expect from the highly anticipated new "Ghostbusters" film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Ed Skrein sits down with Michael Calia to discuss his villainous role of Ajax in Marvel's 'Deadpool,' the highly anticipated new film from Twentieth Century Fox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress Maggie Siff talks all about her supporting role as psychiatrist-to-the hedge fund stars, Wendy Rhoades, on Showtime's popular new drama series, 'Billions.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and journalist Sarah Vowell joins Christopher John Farley for a conversation about her latest book, Lafayette in the Somewhat United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christopher John Farley speaks with spoken-word poet Staceyann Chin about her one woman show MotherStruck!, produced by Rosie O'Donnell, about a lesbian immigrant's profound journey to motherhood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices