Bullseye Creators & Guests

Jesse Thorn is an American radio host, podcast producer, and entrepreneur. He hosts Bullseye with Jesse Thorn on NPR and the long-running podcast Jordan, Jesse, Go!. Thorn is also the founder of Maximum Fun, a podcast network that produces a variety of shows, spanning comedy, culture, and advice. He has also helped launch successful shows like My Brother, My Brother and Me.

Louis Virtel is the West Coast Entertainment Editor of AfterElton.com, he has also appeared as a roundtable comedian on Chelsea Lately and as a pundit on CNN, HLN and The Bio Channel. Currently he co-hosts the Keep It! Podcast.

Julia M. Smith is a podcast producer, show-runner, and consultant.

Adrian Tomine is a popular contemporary cartoonist, best known for his ongoing comic book series Optic Nerve and his illustrations in The New Yorker.

Jon Ronson is a Welsh journalist and documentary filmmaker whose works include The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004) and The Psychopath Test (2011). He has been described as a gonzo journalist, becoming a faux-naïf character in his stories.

Cristin Milioti is an American actress and singer. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Tracy McConnell, the titular "Mother" in the final season of How I Met Your Mother. Milioti is also acclaimed for her performance in Black Mirror's "USS Callister" episode, and for starring alongside Andy Samberg in the critically acclaimed film Palm Springs (2020). On Broadway, she earned a Tony Award nomination for her role in the musical Once.

Corant Lynn is better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), he is a rapper, actor, writer, philanthropist, and activist.

Rosa María Perez is an actress, singer, community activist, host, author, dancer, and choreographer.

Tomm Moore is a filmmaker, animator, illustrator, and comics artist.

Christoph Waltz is a German-Austrian actor, and director.

George Wallace is a veteran comedian and actor known for his sharp observational humor and extensive career in stand-up comedy. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Wallace began his career in the 1970s, performing at comedy clubs across the United States. He gained widespread recognition for his performances on "The Tonight Show," "Late Show with David Letterman," and his regular appearances on BET's "ComicView." Wallace is also known for his long-running residency in Las Vegas, where he was voted "Best 10 PM Show" for several years. In addition to his stand-up career, Wallace has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Think Like a Man Too" (2014) and "The Ladykillers" (2004). His work extends beyond the stage and screen, as he is also an accomplished author with his book "Laff It Off!" Wallace continues to be a well-known figure in comedy, known for his wit and enduring appeal.

Glynn Turman is an actor, writer, director, and producer.

Errol Morris is a film director.

Carrie Coon is an actress.

Paul Provenza is a television presenter, actor, radio panelist, stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and skeptic based in Los Angeles. He has appeared on several podcasts and in recent years has interviewed other stand-up comedians.

Lauren Greenfield is an American artist, documentary photographer and documentary filmmaker.

Sy Smith is a singer, songwriter, and actress.

Trace Lysette is an American actress. She plays Shea on the Amazon video web television series Transparent.

Margaret Cho is an American comedian, actress, and advocate. She gained fame with her groundbreaking sitcom "All-American Girl" in the mid-1990s, which was one of the first to feature an Asian-American family on network television. Cho is celebrated for her stand-up comedy, where she tackles issues such as race, sexuality, and social justice with candor and wit. She has released numerous comedy specials and starred in films like "Face/Off" and "The Doom Generation."