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Jordan Peele

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Appears On

SmartLessThe Journal.The Big PictureConan O’Brien Needs A FriendJoe and JadaBad FriendsStarTalk Radio

Episode Appearances

SmartLess

SmartLess · May 21, 2026

"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"

“Previous SmartLess guest whose film 'Nope' was discussed regarding acronym meaning”

Stand-up comedy writing and structureComedy performance in arena venuesSelf-deprecating humor vs. punching down
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The Journal.

The Journal. · May 18, 2026

For Riz Ahmed, Life is a Spy Thriller

“Referenced for Get Out approach to using horror genre to explore racial experience in America”

Storytelling authenticity and specificity in entertainmentCareer strategy in entertainment industryProduction company ownership and creative control
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · May 15, 2026

The 10 Best Horror Movies of the Year … So Far. Plus: The New Scary Movie Royalty, and ‘Obsession,’ With Curry Barker!

“Cited as example of horror filmmaker achieving critical and commercial success with original work”

YouTube as filmmaker development platformHorror film production on sub-$1M budgetsWish fulfillment narratives in horror
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Apr 27, 2026

Ike Barinholtz

“Performed at Boom Chicago during same era as Barinholtz (1999-2000)”

Comedy History and InfluencesBoom Chicago Amsterdam Comedy TheaterCelebrity Jeopardy and Charity Game Shows
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Joe and Jada

Joe and Jada · Feb 23, 2026

The Real Report - Tracy Morgan breaks down near-death crash, 30 Rock & SNL success, Brooklyn roots & being cousins with Nas

“Morgan pitched TV show idea to him at Four Seasons during Emmys; collaborated on Last O.G.”

Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery and RehabilitationNear-Death Experience and Spiritual AwakeningCareer Resilience After Major Life Events
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Bad Friends

Bad Friends · Dec 15, 2025

Shane Gillis Confronts Bobby

“Comedian/director who emerged from MADtv and achieved major career success”

Comedy Career Transitions to ActingAudition Process and Industry TerminologyPodcast Milestone Celebrations
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StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio · Oct 14, 2025

Cosmic Queries – Death of a Black Hole

“Performed sketch with Keegan-Michael Key imitating Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Emmys”

Black Hole Evaporation and Hawking RadiationLunar and Solar Eclipse MechanicsRelativistic Velocity Addition and Special Relativity
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