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Actor John Lithgow grew up in a theater family but always wanted to be a painter. On Wild Card this week, he opens up what changed his mind.

Ilana Glazer is grateful for the limits of parenthood. On Wild Card this week, Glazer opens up about how parenthood has allowed them to draw boundaries and why they increasingly love their alone time.

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but shining moment injected fun back into a scene in transition.

Seth Meyers opens up about his time on Saturday Night Live, his relationship with his parents, and how ambition led him away from his strengths.

This American Life host Ira Glass doesn't care about how people will remember him, "I'm not making a radio show for them"

Erykah Badu opens up on Wild Card about wanting to live in a space shuttle, how music is the undertone to her life, and whether there's more to reality than we can see or touch.

TOKiMONSTA has had her share of life challenges, including being unable to speak or comprehend music, and the death of a friend. Her new album, Eternal Reverie, pays homage to friend, Regina Biondo.

In this week's Wild Card, Kathryn Hahn says she has more control over her choices and is not as afraid to say what she wants.

Ann Patchett is owning her shortcomings. On Wild Card this week, she opens up about religion and the place that shaped her as much as any person did.

Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the film Hearts of Darkness, the show Interview with the Vampire, and David Mitchell’s audio books.