Full Release with Samantha Bee

By Samantha Bee

Comedy

What's Full Release with Samantha Bee about?

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee host Samantha Bee sits down for weekly unscripted, in-depth conversations with the best and rightest people about how to navigate the ever-changing world and what to laugh about along the way.

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Repeat: David Sedaris

07.26.2022

Samantha Bee sits down with legendary writer and satirist David Sedaris to discuss his new book A Carnival of Snackery, picking up trash wherever he goes, Cat Scratch Fever, and why he never reads anything written about himself. Original release ...

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07.26.2022 Repeat: David Sedaris Samantha Bee sits down with legendary writer and satirist David Sedaris to discuss his new book A Carnival of Snackery, picking up trash wherever he goes, Cat Scratch Fever, and why he never reads anything written about himself. Original release ...
07.12.2022 Repeat: Andrea Martin Samantha Bee sits down with legendary comedic actress and fellow Canadian Andrea Martin to discuss the variety shows they grew up with, TikTok comedians, and working with everyone from John Candy to Jacques Lecoq. This episode was initially recorded for ...
06.28.2022 Repeat: Jeff Goldblum Samantha Bee sits down with THE Jeff Goldblum to talk about returning to Jurassic Park, becoming a Prada model, moonlighting as a kids piano teacher, making ice cream and the beauty of tiny things. Original release date: March 1, 2022.
06.14.2022 Repeat: Sean Hayes Samantha Bee sits down with actor, producer, and fellow podcaster Sean Hayes to discuss the movies they've never seen, bringing back celebrity poker tournaments, live theater, and plantar fasciitis and other medical issues she wants him to cover on his ...
05.31.2022 Repeat: Chelsea Handler Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Chelsea Handler to talk about the questions they hate being asked, why she loves giving advice, starting therapy, becoming more political, and getting your period while wearing white pants. Original release date: March 15, ...
05.17.2022 Repeat: Elie Mystal Samantha Bee sits down with author, lawyer, and commentator Elie Mystal to talk about his new book "Allow Me to Retort," going to law school with Tom Cotton, the need to get rid of the Electoral College, what rights SCOTUS ...
04.26.2022 Pamela Adlon For the Season Two finale, Samantha Bee sits down with actor Pamela Adlon to talk about ending her show Better Things, why Mother's Day is the worst day of the year, 80s afterschool specials and making enough lasagna to feed ...
04.19.2022 Elie Mystal Samantha Bee sits down with author, lawyer, and commentator Elie Mystal to talk about his new book "Allow Me to Retort," going to law school with Tom Cotton, the need to get rid of the Electoral College, what rights SCOTUS ...
04.12.2022 Michael Ian Black Samantha Bee sits down with actor, comedian, and author Michael Ian Black to discuss putting a strip mall on the moon, strategies for dealing with online trolls, and the infamous pee tape. Plus they make a passionate plea for free ...
04.05.2022 Edi Patterson Samantha Bee sits down with one of the stars of The Righteous Gemstones, Edi Patterson! They talk about sexy church outfits, their favorite TV shows growing up, and if doing improv is scarier than horror movies.
03.29.2022 Sue Bird Samantha Bee sits down with WNBA star and style icon Sue Bird to talk about becoming an activist, why we'd all be better off if the WNBA was in charge of the country, what gives athletes a "cool factor" and ...
03.22.2022 Ed Helms Samantha Bee sits down with actor Ed Helms to discuss their formative years on The Daily Show, his new show True Story, the importance of diverse writing rooms, and why it's important to laugh at yourself.
03.15.2022 Chelsea Handler Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Chelsea Handler to talk about the questions they hate being asked, why she loves giving advice, starting therapy, becoming more political, and getting your period while wearing white pants.
03.08.2022 Full Release Presents: The Deep Dive There's no new episode of Full Release today so in honor of International Women's Day check out another podcast we love with some very funny ladies, The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael available wherever you're ...
03.01.2022 Jeff Goldblum Samantha Bee sits down with THE Jeff Goldblum to talk about returning to Jurassic Park, becoming a Prada model, moonlighting as a kids' piano teacher, making ice cream and the beauty of tiny things.
02.22.2022 Stacey Abrams & Lara Hodgson Samantha Bee sits down with Stacey Abrams and Lara Hodgson to discuss their new book Level Up, sleeping in six minute increments, why we need more female entrepreneurs, and why their official policy is "don't work with jerks."
02.15.2022 Bridget Everett Samantha Bee sits down with the very funny Bridget Everett to talk about learning to accept compliments, writing for other characters, and getting advice from Patti LuPone. Don't listen if you haven't done the 2/2/22 Wordle yet!
02.08.2022 Andrea Martin Samantha Bee sits down with legendary comedic actress and fellow Canadian Andrea Martin to discuss the variety shows they grew up with, TikTok comedians, and working with everyone from John Candy to Jacques Lecoq. This episode was initially recorded for ...
02.01.2022 Jonathan Van Ness Samantha Bee sits down with "Queer Eye" star and host of "Getting Curious" Jonathan Van Ness to discuss how The Golden Girls shaped their lives, the upcoming Olympics, and where they do their best thinking.
01.25.2022 Sean Hayes Samantha Bee sits down with actor, producer, and fellow podcaster Sean Hayes to discuss the movies they've never seen, bringing back celebrity poker tournaments, live theater, and plantar fasciitis and other medical issues she wants him to cover on his ...
01.18.2022 Ana Gasteyer Samantha Bee sits down with the hilarious Ana Gasteyer to discuss apartment rats, collaborating with friends, sharing a gynecologist, and the possibility of returning to Broadway.
01.11.2022 Repeat: Marc Maron Samantha Bee sits down with legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron and talks about driving in NYC, interacting with Instagram-live fans, the process of honing jokes, and why cats are impossible to work with. Original release date: November 30th, 2021.
01.04.2022 Repeat: Stanley Tucci Samantha Bee sits down with actor, producer, author, and the internet's favorite bartender Stanley Tucci to discuss his new memoir, Taste, canning tomatoes, their favorite now-closed NYC restaurants, and why CNN's Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy was the ultimate passion ...
01.04.2022 Happy 2022! Samantha Bee reminds you that it's time to take down your tree and also that she'll be back with new episodes on January 18th.
12.28.2021 Repeat: Tig Notaro Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Tig Notaro to talk about loving old people, cats that nurse raccoons, and her new animated comedy special, Drawn. Plus, Tig invites Sam's whole family to stay with her! Original release date: September 14th, ...
12.21.2021 David Sedaris Samantha Bee sits down with legendary writer and satirist David Sedaris to discuss his new book A Carnival of Snackery, picking up trash wherever he goes, Cat Scratch Fever, and why he never reads anything written about himself.
12.14.2021 Phillip Picardi Samantha Bee sits down with Phillip Picardi, former Chief Content Officer of Teen Vogue and current host of "Unholier Than Thou" on Crooked Media to talk about understanding teens, Hot Jesus, and how voting is the least we can do--not ...
12.07.2021 Fred Armisen Samantha Bee sits down with actor, comedian, and drummer extraordinaire, Fred Armisen to discuss returning to live comedy shows, performing for an audience, why every house should have a drum set, the first concerts they ever went to and what ...
11.30.2021 Marc Maron Samantha Bee sits down with legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron and talks about driving in NYC, interacting with Instagram-live fans, the process of honing jokes, and why cats are impossible to work with.
11.16.2021 José Andrés Samantha Bee sits down with chef and humanitarian José Andrés to talk about food insecurity, his new one billion dollar climate disaster fund, and if his work with World Central Kitchen basically makes him a small functioning government.
11.09.2021 Kal Penn Samantha Bee sits down with Kal Penn to discuss the importance of letter-writing even though it's not as fun as tweeting, what his parents now think about his career, why Election Day is a Tuesday, and if we'll ever see ...
11.02.2021 Rep. Cori Bush Samantha Bee sits down with Congresswoman Cori Bush to discuss experiencing an insurrection three days into a new job, why Democrats so often need to be the adults in the room, and how thrifting is good for your look and ...
10.26.2021 Yamiche Alcindor Samantha Bee sits down with journalist, White House Correspondent for PBS NewsHour, and host of Washington Week Yamiche Alcindor to talk about waking up to Trump tweets, meeting the legendary Gwen Ifill at the hair salon, the importance of open ...
10.19.2021 Rep. Adam Schiff Samantha Bee sits down with Congressman Adam Schiff to discuss his new book, Midnight in Washington, if he thinks President Trump will ever run again, the California recall system, and his potential screenwriting career.
10.12.2021 Adam Rippon Samantha Bee sits down with Olympian Adam Rippon to discuss how to choose the music for your figure skating routine, begging people not to vote for Bob Dole, and the pivot from being an athlete to being an entertainer.
10.05.2021 Stanley Tucci Samantha Bee sits down with actor, producer, author, and the internet's favorite bartender Stanley Tucci to discuss his new memoir, Taste, canning tomatoes, their favorite now-closed NYC restaurants, and why CNN's Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy was the ultimate passion ...
09.28.2021 Tarana Burke Samantha Bee sits down with activist, author, and founder of the Me Too movement, Tarana Burke to discuss her new memoir, Unbound, what it's like to realize Oprah knows your name, and if the world would have been a better ...
09.21.2021 Ken Burns Samantha Bee sits down with legendary filmmaker Ken Burns to discuss his new project, Muhammad Ali, how to edit years worth of footage, the impact of streaming services, and working with your kids. Plus he dares to say there are ...
09.14.2021 Tig Notaro Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Tig Notaro to talk about loving old people, cats that nurse raccoons, and her new animated comedy special, Drawn. Plus, Tig invites Sam's whole family to stay with her!
09.07.2021 Joseph Gordon-Levitt Samantha Bee sits down with Joseph Gordon-Levitt to discuss how making music has changed in their lifetimes, what happens when tech gets ahead of the law, staying grateful, and the joys of visiting Sesame Street.
08.31.2021 Sara Schaefer Samantha Bee sits down with comedian Sara Schaefer to talk about releasing a book during a pandemic, her miniature comedy club the Haha Hole, and what's scarier — live TV or cliff jumps.
08.24.2021 Jen Psaki Samantha Bee sits down with White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki to discuss her favorite parts of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (hint: it's not the name), what to say to people who don't think childcare is infrastructure, and why people ...
08.17.2021 Bradley Whitford Samantha Bee sits down with Emmy-nominee Bradley Whitford to discuss how The West Wing became "progressive porn," who in the Trump administration he would be cast to play, his new documentary Not Going Quietly, and his deep relationship with Sam's ...
08.10.2021 Secretary Pete Buttigieg Samantha Bee sits down with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to talk about the bipartisan infrastructure bill, electric vehicles, and if he'd like to travel to Space. Listen now for some out of this world answers!
07.20.2021 The Menopause Manifesto w/ Dr. Jen Gunter In a special episode, Samantha Bee welcomes Twitter's unofficial gynecologist, Dr. Jen Gunter, back to the show to discuss her new book, The Menopause Manifesto, and tackle everything from reforming the word menopause, why women hate the word moist, and ...
07.13.2021 Rob Reiner Samantha Bee sits down with the legendary actor and director Rob Reiner to discuss when she saw This Is Spinal Tap with her grandmother, why Ted Cruz loves The Princess Bride, and joining Twitter just to take on Donald Trump.
07.06.2021 Roxane Gay Samantha Bee sits down with Roxane Gay, The New York Times best-selling author of Bad Feminist, to discuss everything from fixing your own plumbing, to the problems facing the publishing industry, and dealing with Twitter trolls.
06.29.2021 Tim Gunn Samantha Bee sits down with fashion legend Tim Gunn to talk about how he ended up on TV, the message we all send with our clothes, and to finally settle the debate on skinny jeans once and for all.
06.22.2021 Padma Lakshmi Samantha Bee sits down with Padma Lakshmi to discuss the lasting impact of the pandemic on the restaurant industry, how to look at the immigrant experience through food, why everyone should spend at least a year of their life working ...
06.15.2021 Charlotte Clymer Samantha Bee sits down with activist and writer Charlotte Clymer to discuss why the military has historically been a bellwether for equality, why Republicans are hell-bent on curtailing trans rights, and the arm workout that comes with using a typewriter. ...

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