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The Sam Sanders Show

The Sam Sanders Show

By: KCRW & Sam Sanders
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The Sam Sanders Show from KCRW is your guide to entertainment. Find out what makes your favorite artists tick, dissect the trends that shape our culture, or just make sense of that random meme you can’t stop thinking about. Join us every week to unpack the pop culture we love.

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Sam Sanders is an award-winning podcast and radio host. He’s been named best podcast host by both The Ambies and the iHeart Podcast Awards. He was one of the founding hosts of The NPR Politics Podcast and the host who launched both It’s Been A Minute from NPR and Into It from Vulture.

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Episodes
  • Why Do We Still Love the ‘90s?

    Why Do We Still Love the ‘90s?
    Apr 17 2026

    We’re so excited to be featured this month by Apple Podcasts’ Society & Culture.

    This episode, comedian and TikTok star Rob Anderson brings back the '90s!

    From 'Boy Meets World’ to 'Baywatch', Rob unpacks the most absurd pop culture from the era. He even breaks down an exceptionally unhinged episode of 'Touched By An Angel’ featuring civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Through jokes, songs and recaps, he breaks down why the ‘90s are the perfect moment to look back on. He also explains our enduring need for nostalgia.

    Rob is currently touring his solo show, ‘Are You Afraid Of The '90s?’

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    The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.
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    45 mins
  • Is Kanye Forgiven?

    Is Kanye Forgiven?
    Apr 14 2026

    After years of antisemitic comments, failed business deals and a failed Presidential run, Ye is making a comeback.

    The artist, formerly known as Kanye West, recently apologized for his past behavior and released a new album. It’s his usual routine for new music releases. But this round was followed by two massive sold-out shows in Los Angeles. A myriad of fans and famous people were there to support.

    So, what does this comeback say about the state of celebrity and society? Sam breaks it all down with Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw.

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    The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.
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    25 mins
  • Aparna Nancherla: Should We All Ditch the Internet?

    Aparna Nancherla: Should We All Ditch the Internet?
    Apr 10 2026

    Aparna Nancherla is probably the funniest introvert doing comedy. Although Sam is a total extrovert, he’s admired her work for years.

    She tells Sam how she got comfortable on stage and why stand-up is the perfect activity to combat shyness. They also break down the excessive demands of modern life, the internet surveillance state, and why we all need to log off and touch grass. Plus, she shares a 'vicious’ pop culture hot take.

    Aparna's latest special ‘Hopeful Potato’ is out now.

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    The Sam Sanders Show is a production of KCRW and Sam Sanders Productions.
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    37 mins
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