Sean Penn
Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor currently in awards season consideration for his role in "One Battle After Another," where he's competing for Best Supporting Actor with significant industry backing and a BAFTA win. He is also noted for a 2015 meeting with drug lord El Chapo, which he documented in a Rolling Stone article and was subject to federal tracking by HSI agents.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 2 of NMN, TN and Marijuana + Trump Critics
“Actor discussed for his role as Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High and current public persona”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Apr 7, 2026
Patrick Radden Keefe on finding great stories
“Conducted the only major interview with El Chapo, which Keefe declined to ghostwrite memoir for”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
The Best PS5 Games of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Referenced in context of Oscars presentation and Ukraine president meeting”
Kinda Funny Gamescast: Video Game Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
The Best PS5 Games of All Time - Kinda Funny Gamescast
“Mentioned in context of Oscars presentation and Ukraine president meeting”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 30, 2026
Arsenio Hall
“Appeared on Hall's show during 1992 LA riots episode; brought unidentified guest that Paramount's lawyer restricted.”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 17, 2026
Critical Darlings: The 2026 Oscars Ceremony with Griffin Newman
“Won Best Supporting Actor for Sinners but did not attend ceremony; absent from all precursor events”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 16, 2026
Oscars Schmoscars 2026
“Won Best Supporting Actor for 'One Battle After Another' but wasn't present”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 13, 2026
Praise for "Project Hail Mary"; Predicting the Oscar Shorts; SXSW Preview
“Predicted Oscar winner for Best Actor, expected to win mainstream voter support”
Kermode & Mayo’s Take · Mar 9, 2026
Take Ultra preview - A look ahead to the Oscars
“Actor competing in Best Supporting Actor for 'One Battle After Another'”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 6, 2026
The Bride! Reactions + Oscars 2026: Can Sinners Upset One Battle After Another?
“Two-time Oscar winner competing in Supporting Actor category despite voter ambivalence”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Mar 1, 2026
The Eleventh Annual Blank Check Awards with Joe Reid
“Actor in One Battle After Another, competing for Best Supporting Actor with strong industry support”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards
“Won BAFTA for supporting actor, discussed as controversial figure for potential Oscar win”
The Hidden Third · Feb 4, 2026
Retired ICE Agent | The Hidden Third with Mariana van Zeller
“Actor who met with El Chapo in 2015 with actress Kate del Castillo; meeting tracked by HSI; published Rolling Stone article day after second capture”
Permission To Speak Freely · Feb 2, 2026
Episode 177 | "I Was a Good Sailor, I Promise" (Feat. Madison Farr)
“Actor nominated for 'One Battle After Another'; discussed regarding Oscar nomination categories”
The Matt Walsh Show · Jan 29, 2026
Friendly Fire: ICE. Ice. (And The Oscars) Baby.
“Actor in One Battle After Another portrayed as villain representing law enforcement and white supremacy”
Bad Friends · Jan 26, 2026
Bobby's Flu Game w/ Tom Segura
“Actor discussed for his performance in recent film 'At Eternity's Gate'; praised for exceptional acting ability”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 14, 2026
#2438 - John Mellencamp
“Actor and friend who encouraged Mellencamp to pursue greatest hits tour despite initial reluctance”
Trash Taste Podcast · Dec 19, 2025
Our Favorite Things of 2025 | Trash Taste #287
“Actor in Killers of the Flower Moon, discussed as reason the film succeeds with intense character portrayal”
Giggly Squad · Dec 9, 2025
Giggling about sexting, scarves, and side parts
“Paired with Julia Roberts in Vanity Fair interview; hosts questioned pairing chemistry and relevance”
Trash Taste Podcast · Nov 28, 2025
You NEED to Stop Skipping Anime Movies | Trash Taste #284
“Actor mentioned as delivering terrifying performance in One Battle After Another film”
Unblinded with Sean Callagy · Nov 25, 2025
Charlie Sheen Unfiltered: Life Lessons from Fame, Failure & Redemption
“Childhood friend of Charlie Sheen; collaborated on Super 8 films during their youth in the Philippines”
Bad Friends · Oct 13, 2025
Yellow Peril & Cave Butter
“Mentioned as childhood friend of Charlie Sheen making films in Malibu”