Bullseye with Jesse Thorn - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Jesse Thorn is my favorite interviewer. He asks intelligent, thoughtful questions and is always well-researched before going in. He doesn’t let up when guests try to dodge or cop out, but constantly maintains a high level of kindness and respect. I think the interviews get deeper than a lot of the subjects expect and the value is far more substantial for the listener than most other chat shows. Jesse is also one of the funniest people on the planet, give Jordan Jesse Go! a listen too.

For periods of my life, Bullseye has been the narration that grounds me. The interviews are beyond thoughtful and dive into authentic human experiences in a way that unlocks the invisible strings that connect us all to each other. The love of creating and the craft of living an inquisitive life is universal regardless of medium or aesthetic and Jesse takes the conversation there every time. Looking for a way to bring the listeners into the inner life of the subject. Sometimes it’s the most banal things that unlock insights but Jesse quietly steers the conversation to the fertile spaces that leave an impression.

I am from the Bay Area originally and Jesse captures the intangible energy of that place. Whether it’s joy, heartbreak, or a shared passion, it all cooks together in a delicious and generous dish prepared for us all.

Whenever I’m home sick, I find myself listening to Bullseye so I’m never too far from that feeling.

Always thoughtful and insightful, often funny as well. Jesse asks unique questions that somehow get at something I did not yet realize I always wanted to know! Jordan, Jesse Go! and Judge John Hodgman are also great Maximum Fun Podcasts Jesse makes.

The variety of artists and scope of talent presented is unlike any other in this format. Jesse has a unique lens from which he asks his questions. His courage to ask in depth questions can yield the most touching responses. I always leave this podcast with a strong positive emotion and food for thought. The Matt Barry interview compelled me to write this. Thank you for a hilarious interview and introducing me to the work of this wonderful bloke!

The first and last episode I’ll ever listen to. Also, I didn’t seek this episode. I’m just tired and was curious about what Mitchell and Web were up to.

I was shocked at how blatantly backhanded all of this dude's compliments toward David and Robert were to begin with. Very awkward interview. But to then try and corner Robert at end of an interview because of a controversial tweet he made years previously and had since deleted? That’s bad interviewing.

I don’t agree with Robert’s decision to write that tweet. But it should be a conversation between the two of you, unrecorded, if you genuinely are curious and care to try and change his mind. Not a “gotcha” moment to publicly shame him. His reasons for not discussing the matter further were absolutely valid.

One star because this dude seemed to know what he’s talking about. But man, the way he says things akin to “don’t you wish your show was more successful” and “aren’t you mad that Olivia Coleman is so successful and you aren’t” is so childish and projecting.

I don’t blame them for not wanting to share audio with you afterward. What a disrespectful way to conduct an interview.