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Doling deep conversations in Wild Card with Rachel Martin. NPR’s Rachel Martin turns every interview into a game of chance, chatting with fascinating guests while drawing cards that spark quirky, unexpected questions, each episode chock full of insights and surprises.

Episode highlight: David Lynch 's creative secrets. The legendary director discusses his journey from a childhood filled with creative dreams to directing iconic productions like Twin Peaks. Thanks to Rachel’s playful question cards, Lynch dives into some pretty deep stuff. One moment he’s reminiscing about his early influences, and the next, he’s sharing mind-bending stories about his Transcendental Meditation experiences. For example, he describes a meditation breakthrough as “like an elevator suddenly being cut loose” — a vivid glimpse into his creative psyche.

The mix of game-show spontaneity and deep, personal revelations keeps things fresh and exciting. Rachel’s knack for guiding her guests through unexpected twists makes each episode a fascinating listen. So, if you’re up for some entertaining and insightful conversations, give this podcast a spin — you never know what intriguing thoughts or stories an industry icon might offer up next.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to the podcast on NPR, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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