Wild Card with Rachel Martin

by NPR

Category

Society & Culture

Frequency

Updated Weekly

Language

English

Life’s too short for small talk. Rachel gets right to the questions that matter most. Once a week, famous guests pull questions from a deck of cards and open up about the kind of stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Actors, authors, and thinkers are prompted to talk about everything from their insecurities and dreams to grief and God. Named one of the 10 best podcasts of 2024 by The New York Times, Wild Card stands out among celebrity interview podcasts. When modern life feels chaot...

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Recent Reviews

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Love Wild Card Thursdays!

BHEEZZ•10/8/2026

I actually look forward to my commute on Thursdays because of Wild Card! Been listening since the first episode and love how it has evolved. And the variety of guests - amazing! Terry Tempest Williams, Trixie Mattel, Sara Bareilles, Maya Hawke, Padraig O Tuama, all on one podcast?! Love. Thank you for a great show!

Drivel

Mac an tSionnaigh•10/4/2026

The two worst presenters on npr-Rachel Martin and Ayesha Roscoe with the screeching voice.

The John Dickerson episode

KendalZ•10/1/2026

Just listened to the episode with John Dickerson and was moved by his sincere and thought provoking responses to the questions. Having grownup with a similar religious experience his remarks were also very validating.

Love

Leahcarolina•9/26/2026

This is so fun! Rachel I’ve been a fan for years and this is so cool! Can I make a guest suggestion? Catherine Newman the author of Sandwich, Wreck and We All Want Impossible Things?