October 17, 2016
#31 True Crime
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"True Crime" is perhaps the most talked about genre in podcasting but it's also a type of podcast that Brittany just can't stomach. Tracy Clayton of Buzzfeed's Another Round joins the show to discuss her love of these shows. Plus, Brittany talks to the creators of the only true crime podcast she's been able to enjoy.And a warning: since this episode is about true crime, the content may be disturbin...
October 3, 2016
#30 'Ladies of Flavor'
Aminatou Sow, co-host of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast, joins Brittany to talk about cultural expectations of women.
September 26, 2016
#29 'Cheat Codes'
Brittany shares one of her all-time favorite podcasts.
September 19, 2016
#28 'Cinderella With Micro Braids'
Fall's arrival has Brittany thinking about the new slate of TV shows, the start of the film/TV awards season and the state of representation in the media. Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent, joins Brittany to discuss some of the best podcast moments about diversity in Hollywood.
September 12, 2016
#27 'This Feels Terrible'
Two comedians, each with their own popular podcast, fall in love. And while recording their shows, they inadvertently capture the many ups and downs of their relationship.
August 29, 2016
#26 Childish Podcasting
Brittany listens to an up-and-coming podcaster with an inspiring approach to hosting. And her boss tries to convince her that podcasts can be a part-time babysitter.
August 22, 2016
#25 'Paul F. Tompkins, The Mayor of Podcastland'
Comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins joins Brittany to discuss his prolific podcasting career. Also, Paul explains why he loves playing characters and hates "lazy comedy."
August 8, 2016
#24 'The Games We Play'
Gimlet producer Matthew Nelson guides Brittany through the world of sports fandoms, team loyalties and athlete rants.
August 1, 2016
#23 'A Binder Full Of Men'
As the election season heats up, Gimlet editor Annie-Rose Strasser highlights podcasts that help us understand the grueling, complex world of campaigning. Plus, Brittany gets the details on a politician’s “binder full of men.”
July 25, 2016
#22 'I’m An Obliger'
The sister duo of Happier Podcast visit the office to talk good habits, self-knowledge and balance. Also, the sisters listen to stories of people struggling to find happiness and dole out some helpful advice.
July 18, 2016
#21 'Straight Outta Melbourne'
Wendy Zukerman, host of the new Gimlet show Science Vs, introduces Brittany to some of her favorite Aussie podcasts.
June 27, 2016
#20 'Science O'Clock'
Brittany travels to NPR to meet the women behind the hit science podcast Invisibilia and learn more about their latest season. Things quickly get emotional... and a little musical.
June 20, 2016
#19 'Belinda Blinked'
Brittany bravely leads us into the raunchy, bizarre world of "My Dad Wrote A Porno," which is exactly as it sounds: Jamie Morton reads his father's amateur erotic novel aloud.
June 13, 2016
#18 'Tickle Me'
We asked listeners to recommend funny podcast moments, and boy, did they come through! Our senior producer Sarah plays some of the best suggestions for Brittany.
June 6, 2016
#17 'Kale-flavored Cheez-Its'
Brittany dives deep into the art of storytelling and interviewing with Max Linsky, co-host of the Longform podcast.
May 23, 2016
#16 'Yikes!'
Brittany plays some surprising clips for the people who got her into podcasting: the hilarious Kid Fury and Crissle, hosts of The Read.
May 16, 2016
#15 ‘Mother Podcast’
Sarah Koenig, co-creator and host of the wildly popular podcast Serial, tells Brittany about her love of college improv, why she can't watch crime shows anymore and how the podcasting world has boomed in the wake of Serial.
May 9, 2016
#14 'All The Ways To Say Lemonade'
Using a baseball bat, mix celebrity gossip, poetry, powerful women, and then stir in rumors of infidelity—Brittany and NPR Music's Kiana Fitzgerald break down the ingredients of Lemonade, Beyoncé's latest visual album.
May 2, 2016
#13 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot'
Brittany evangelizes her best friend to listen to podcasts, and then talks biological clocks & accidental pregnancies with podcast producer Joanna Solotaroff.
April 18, 2016
#12 'Three Ways to Fillet A Fish'
Food writer Francis Lam and Brittany dig in to what makes high cuisine and the rise of cooking culture.
April 11, 2016
#11 'My Stomach Was In My Butt'
Brittany cracks the archives and pays a special tribute to Orson Welles. And Sampler's senior producer Sarah Abdurrahman plays Brittany some spooky stuff!
April 4, 2016
#10 'Raising My Eyebrows'
This week, Anna Sale talks Death, Sex, and Money with Brittany.
March 28, 2016
#9 'Crimble Bramble'
This week, special guests from Reply All hosts Alex Goldman and PJ Vogt play Brittany some funnies - all clips from comedy shows.
March 14, 2016
#8 'Happiest Place on Earth'
This week, Brittany and co-host Chris Neary dive deep into one podcast all about Disney, and the love story behind it.
March 7, 2016
#7 'Relationship Goals'
This week, Brittany guides us through the world of relationships...with a special interview from Relationship Goals podcast makers Danyel Smith and Elliott Wilson.
February 29, 2016
#6 'We Slay'
This week, Brittany covers southern idioms, Beyonce, and Trump with Another Round hosts, Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton.
February 22, 2016
#5 'I Don't Sweat'
This week, CEO of Gimlet and host of StartUp, Alex Blumberg, plays a special podcast playlist for Brittany.
February 15, 2016
#4 'My Thorn and My Muse'
Brittany plays a special playlist for podcast lover Molly Ringwald.
February 1, 2016
#3 'Tiny Bank Teller'
This week Sampler brings you a few more golden gems of audio from three very different podcasts, and returning guest co-host, Chris Neary, interviews husband and wife podcasters chronicling their journey of loss and hope on their show, Going Blind Sucks.
January 25, 2016
#2 'Denzelishness'
This week on Sampler, special guest, comedian W. Kamau Bell, co-host of the podcast, Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of All Time, Period, talks with host Brittany Luse about Hollywood, race, botulism, and of course, Denzel.
January 20, 2016
#1 'Magic and Tonic'
Sampler brings you the best moments from the world of podcasts. Each week, we'll feature bite size tastes from a variety of shows plus we'll talk with other podcasters to find out why they do what they do. Sampler is hosted by Brittany Luse. This week’s guest co-host is Gimlet senior producer Chris Neary.
December 17, 2015
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