Choice Words with Samantha Bee

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We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. What’s a story a journalist took a chance on that changed history? A vote that a politician never should have cast? A song lyric a musician came up with in the shower that made them instantly famous?

Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast.

 

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  • flogert73
    Last episode was a total bummer
    Started listening to this podcast recently and was really enjoying it until Jon Lovett started going off on Philadelphia and Sam chimed in with her agreement. What the heck? Mean-spirited attack on a wonderful city by two people I respected up to that point.
  • GladysNance
    The. Best.
    All things good about smart and brilliant Samantha Bee.
  • #1Tania
    Fainted
    I almost passed out when I heard Samantha was on Ive Had It! I didn’t know she had a podcast i am living again Love you!!!
  • StayHydrated!
    Would listen if this wasn’t on Lemonada Network
    Sam is a great woman, but I cannot support this network because of its shady business practices. I wish she would move networks because it’s not good to be a part of such a bad company.
  • k.e.r. san fran
    More Sam Bee and her rare type of brilliance!
    It was a sad day when the Full Frontal was no longer going to be on the air, so the delight I felt when I discovered this podcast was sort of a quiet reward and a long time coming. Samantha Bee is so distinctive; her level of attention and insight is really remarkable. It’s rare to see/hear someone so adept at being extremely smart and extremely funny and extremely sensitive, and to do it with such great care. Love the show and love her guests and she’s the best.
  • bearshark215
    Love This Podcast
    Sam B is the best! I love the topics and guests.
  • Nonnyab77
    Glad you are here
    Sam i am super glad you are here. I didn’t have cable so i couldn’t see you. This access rocks. Your show is smart and i appreciate you because you say what i am thinking about tp & our democracy. I am listening to you and John favrau before the coup. It is weird to know what is going to happen….
  • GumshoeAndy
    Samantha Bee is a great interviewer
    She asks such great questions, is so good at making the guests feel understood, so funny and insightful. I was always a fan but this format is perfect for her.
  • Sea Era Biscuit
    Three stars because I like host and guests.
    Overall…I’m not really a fan of this podcast. I want her to do well. I love her guests. I live her! But…the sing-songy cutesy tone makes it pretty unlistenable. The questions, theme and format make it less interesting and less relatable. It makes the guest have to fit her dialogue, not theirs. Hope it evolves.
  • Purple show tunes
    Women talking
    Nothing better than 1 star reviews to know you are amongst intelligent women and real world shaping experiences. 💕 B. 💕 I always way find myself re-centered and untangled after each episode. Keep on. Keepin’ on.
  • Jmtracyii
    Love
    Have always loved Sam Bee and it was her convo with Alyssa that brought me over, and I neither have cats nor make jam—proof of this pod’s entertainment value. Love yah Sam.
  • this woman so judgy
    Sick
    Happy to kill babies is sick and twisted
  • Starfaced5
    Not earbud worthy
    Love the content, guests presented, not otherwise found. But the screech… Somebody bring a bulldozer. There are several podcasts, just can’t listen. So overdrawn. It’s from being in the male power boardroom, make little girl affectation with the voice. We can’t all be Colleen Dewhurst, but let’s try.
  • simone53
    Love it
    Fun conversations with smart folks. Absolutely here for the diversity of guests and the side quests into jam, etc. Thanks Sam!
  • podcastsplzzz
    Love Sam
    Love Sam Bee. I miss seeing you on TV! So glad you’re still using your platform to broadcast funny and thoughtful content. I want to be like you! Thanks for bribing laughs while we all try to navigate this crazy world.
  • Crash Burnham
    The last review is a text draft
    I don’t listen to the show, just wanted to point out that the previous review is obviously a text draft that someone submitted. Check it out, see for yourself. They still gave this podcast 4 stars, lol. I’m looking forward to their next review, maybe a grocery list that gives the Joe Rogan Experience three stars
  • Katiej7
    I’ve Loved Sam Bee for years!
    I agree with everything she says, Thank you for this podcast.
  • Fpcflightmedic
    She’s just not funny
    She’s not funny and never was. Don’t bother. Ever since Trump out of office, I don’t know how this “comedian” is still relevant.
  • Venerable Woman
    Kind and Connecting!💕
    Thank you Samantha Bee, for using your wit, smarts and heart to create meaningful conversations. Everything you do brings us all up a little higher. I love your podcast!!!! Highly recommend. Dawn Morningstar, Co-founder of New World Women
  • Bhilhg
    Gut is the only way I know
    I’m going back in a tyttyty and I don’t want you guys going out with your mom or your dad and your dad and I
  • risabob
    A.I. Reign of Terror
    When Sam was having a hilarious rant on A. I.’s terrifying insertion into our lives and then the folks behind the beast having the gall to ask the government for some intervention — she likened the U.S. government to “ …like 300 Chuck Grassleys trying to remember their password for the Facebook.” The visual in my head was visceral, and coffee in my mouth went flying as I cracked up laughing.”
  • 1GrumpyGal
    Thanks!
    Great show so far. Just makes me feel a little bit better…which is challenging these days.
  • ZFP_1808
    Listening was a great choice!
    I love Sam Bee. So glad to have her back in my feed. She is such a great interviewer
  • mama hart77
    Love Rosie
    Listen every week this was one of the best.
  • katers 52
    Great
    Great interviews asking questions not usually asked. Following up on answers. So many people don’t do that. Really awesome guests. Pre-and post-interview talk so a lot of fun. Interesting how Samantha doesn’t make jokes so fast on her feet as other folks but her lack of answers are funny too So glad to Sam Bee back!!!! You are, again, great!
  • SFB2021
    idk
    i just want the injustice coins
  • podcastjac
    Sam is the best
    So excited to have this in my ear weekly!
  • Number 1bookworm!
    Yeah! Sam is back
    I love Sam Bee! We need her voice and humor.
  • beacape
    Yippee
    So happy S Bee is back in my feed. Been counting the days since her fabulous show in BurlingtonVT.
  • Nicole ---
    I'm ready to make good choices!
    I love Sam's hilarious reactions to hilarious people! A slice of joy in my day is just what I needed - plus a dose of wisdom as I plan my next choice!
  • Klig
    Nonstop laugh
    Just what We needed in this overwhelming amount of doom news and sadness. Thank you Sam for all of the laughs!
  • PodcastGal2025
    Fantastic new concept
    So glad Sam is back in my podcast rotation! The new show is great
  • Mike in New York
    Sam Bee is the best!
    Samantha Bee is hilarious and empathetic in gloriously equal measure. Her interviews are always well worth the listen.
  • Diamond Spit
    Pamela Aldon
    “When you make a decision , everyone else can relax.” That is really insightful advice shared at the end of the episode by Pamela Aldon. I really enjoyed listening to two women sharing their experiences as directors.
  • El Bee 10
    Not funny
    Tried a listen and couldn’t finish. Didn’t even manage a smirk
  • Sagowell
    Tell it, GURL!
    Yes, this podcast is SO GOOD. Love the banter with the producers, love the guests. Sam B is the queen of snark and wit. One of the BEST pods.
  • Beeebopp
    5 Stars, although…
    ….the quantity of vocal fry is mildly jarring (can something be mildly jarring?) especially during the post-interview chitchat. Whateverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  • Protect Nature
    My megaphone
    Samantha Bee is like my megaphone, broadcasting my outrage out into the world. Except somehow she makes it fun. How the heck do you do that?! Anyway, thank you for taking so much weight off my shoulders!
  • Saltee123
    So good!
    Thanks for the informed entertainment.
  • TJWenker
    5 stars
    Iliza Shlesinger or Whitney Cummins my two favorite comics besides you and Chelsea Handler.
  • Woo pity Woop
    Funny but the vocal fry is killing me
    Samantha has always been a favorite, but the affected vocal fry of her guests is rampant and distracting, along with the “like” filler. Not usually such a speech therapist, but I can’t unhear it and it’s driving me crazy. I’ll stick to awesome scripted her tv shows instead.
  • just.e.m.
    Andrea Martin brought me in…
    Stacy Abrams and Lara Hogdson shook me up, and JVN won me over! Thoughtful, inspiring conversation and enough silliness to keep it joyful! Just what I needed, thank you Samantha Bee!!
  • Pilotindave
    Ana & Sam Podcast
    Please! This was such a relaxing podcast, hearing two friends talking about life. I would totally listen to a series from you two. I also loved your interview with Padma Lakshmi. What about a trio?
  • LTBurbank
    Wonderful!
    Dear Sam Bee! Thank you for the terrific episode with Ana Gasteyer. I will pitch in to pay for lunch so that the two of you can discuss a joint podcast!!! I so enjoy your shows and so appreciate you, your guests and your team! How's that fluffy Susan Collins? All the best health and ...sanity, in 2022. Lauren in Burbank CA
  • trevpoole68
    Clueless
    She needs to get a clue about the real world. The people she makes fun of are more in touch than her and more intelligent as well. She’s not even intelligent enough to realize she embarrasses herself.
  • enfpa2
    Love these conversations!
    Thank you, Samantha Bee!
  • Nanc Y
    Love, love, love Samantha Bee
    This is a funny and smart podcast always with engaging guests. Loved Sam with Ana Gasteyer!
  • JoePaNittany
    Love this podcast
    The episode with Ana Gasteyer was fantastic. I cannot recall the last time I laughed so much! I love the idea of the Ana and Sam podcast!
  • KarynCA
    Ana and Sam
    I would listen to a podcast with Ana and Sam in a heartbeat. This episode was my all time favorite episode of any podcast!
  • mima604
    Yamich
    I love her. I also love old people. My first job was as a nurses aid in a nursing home. I was in high school, worked on weekends and through 2 summers. Hard, but rewarding work for 16-17 year old me at a disgusting minimum wage of $2.20/hour for 8 hours/day.
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