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  • S2 E7 | Coleman Hughes

    S2 E7 | Coleman Hughes
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris meet with political podcaster and author of The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America, Coleman Hughes. The result is more of a lively debate than an interview. Coleman came to fame with his Ted Talk, “A Case for Colorblindness” – a controversial topic on which Malcolm and Kenya have no shortage of opinions. The three discuss their views on Blackness, how race impacts us today, and whether there’s a North Star in race relations.
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    49 分
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  • S2 E6 | Rich Roll

    S2 E6 | Rich Roll
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit down with Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete who, at 51 years old, was named the World’s Fittest Vegan. Rich speaks openly with Malcolm and Kenya about his past with addiction, his switch from extreme substance abuse to extreme athletic pursuits, and his ability to withstand pain. He even gives Kenya some tips for shopping at the grocery store.
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    52 分
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  • S2 E5 | Walter Isaacson

    S2 E5 | Walter Isaacson
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris interview Walter Isaacson, world-renowned biographer who has written about geniuses across the ages and whose books, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, took the world by absolute storm. Walter speaks candidly about what he considers the true sign of brilliance and his belief that a genius’s demons are often inextricable from their work. It all begins with a discussion of New Orleans, Walter’s hometown, and the place that shaped his desire to be a storyteller.
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    42 分
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  • S2 E4 | Amy Sherald

    S2 E4 | Amy Sherald
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit with Amy Sherald, one of America's preeminent portrait painters and the artist behind First Lady Michelle Obama's iconic official portrait. In this electric conversation, they discuss what it was like for Amy to reach notoriety later in life. She recalls the moment she discovered her artistic signature and being deeply intentional about where to position herself in the art historical narrative. She also talks about her mother as fuel, her censorship dispute with The Smithsonian, and how she finds stillness in her studio.
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    51 分
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  • S2 E3 | David Sedaris

    S2 E3 | David Sedaris
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris sit down with David Sedaris, beloved author and humorist who has penned over a dozen memoirs based on his personal diaries – ten of which are New York Times bestsellers. In this conversation, they explore how David is one of a kind in the literary world, once signing books for ten hours after a show. They dig into David’s diary habits, his rare relationship with his fans, and his ability to use comedy to approach any topic. They also reminisce about Kenya (a huge fan) attending multiple Sedaris readings.
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    59 分
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  • S2 E2 | Anderson .Paak

    S2 E2 | Anderson .Paak
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris speak with the soulful Anderson .Paak, eight-time Grammy-winning musician and one of the most lauded drummers alive today. They discuss Anderson’s turbulent childhood and his initial struggle breaking into the industry, including his stint with homelessness and believing he’d never get signed. They talk about the moment Dre took him on, his partnership with Bruno Mars, working with all of his OG heroes, and how fatherhood has driven him in every step of his career.
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    54 分
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  • S2 E1 | Ron Howard

    S2 E1 | Ron Howard
    2026/09/10
    Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris kick off the season with Ron Howard, legendary Hollywood actor turned Oscar-winning director with over 800 IMDb credits and the stories to prove it. They deep dive into Ron’s beginnings in the industry at just 4 years old, his desire to shift behind the camera, and his ability to stay relevant at every turn of Hollywood’s tumultuous history. Ron fully lives up to his “nicest guy in Hollywood” reputation and leaves them not just with keys to navigating the industry, but keys to living a happy, productive life.
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    55 分
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  • The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell Season 2 - Trailer

    The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell Season 2 - Trailer
    2026/08/11

    Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell bypass pleasantries and promotional banter to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today's most influential and fascinating figures. Featuring two seasons of titans spanning every corner of culture—from Oscar-winning directors and Grammy-winning musicians to trailblazing Fortune 500 CEOs and iconic artists—The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris & Malcolm Gladwell gives listeners rare access to the minds of the world's most extraordinary individuals and the pivotal moments that defined their paths to greatness.

    Season 2 is here now—listen to both seasons today.
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    1 分
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