Michael Shannon

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  1. Michael Shannon Gets A Turn Playing Good Guys

    26/11/2025

    Michael Shannon Gets A Turn Playing Good Guys

    Shannon's known for playing intense, menacing characters, like Agent Nelson Van Alden in ‘Boardwalk Empire.’ In two new projects, though, he plays good guys – historical figures pursuing justice and political reform. He’s President James Garfield in the new Netflix series ‘Death by Lightning.’ And he’s a prosecutor trying Nazi leaders for war crimes in the new film ‘Nuremberg.’ Shannon spoke with Dave Davies.Also, David Bianculli reviews a revived and expanded TV documentary series about the Beatles.Follow Fresh Air on instagram @nprfreshair, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for gems from the Fresh Air archive, staff recommendations, and a peek behind the scenes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    46min
  2. Best Of: Michael Shannon / ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn

    13/12/2025

    Best Of: Michael Shannon / ‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn

    Michael Shannon understands he’s associated with some intense, menacing characters he’s played, like Agent Nelson Van Alden in ‘Boardwalk Empire.’ “I’m a big fella, and I got this giant head, and it’s not too difficult for me to seem intimidating I suppose, but it couldn’t be further from what I’m actually like,” he tells Dave Davies. In two new projects, though, Shannon plays good guys. He’s President James Garfield in the new series ‘Death by Lightning’ and he’s a prosecutor trying Nazi leaders for war crimes in the new film ‘Nuremberg.’Also, we hear from Rhea Seehorn, star of Apple TV’s ‘Pluribus.’ The series has a sci-fi premise, but the themes of the show are more existential. Like, what is happiness? What is the importance of individuality? She spoke with Terry Gross. Maureen Corrigan shares her list of the best books of the year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    48min
  3. Michael Shannon | Queasy Does It

    04/12/2025

    Michael Shannon | Queasy Does It

    It’s the most sickening time of year, and not just because President Trump pardoned a notorious convicted cocaine trafficker while continuing to execute suspected smugglers in the Caribbean without proving their guilt. Elsewhere, First Lady Melania Trump’s audiobook is now available in Spanish, and a raccoon broke into a liquor store and helped himself to some free booze. Acclaimed actor Michael Shannon shares a preview of his performance alongside Russell Crowe in the new film “Nuremberg,” which depicts the dramatic trials where Nazis were prosecuted for crimes against humanity after WWII. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24min
  4. Michael Shannon

    10/07/2023

    Michael Shannon

    Michael Shannon (George and Tammy, Nocturnal Animals, Boardwalk Empire) is an Academy Award-nominated actor. Michael joins the Armchair Expert to discuss what he thinks about non-alcoholic beers, how theater became a refuge for him, and what shooting a movie in a real prison was like. Michael and Dax talk about who their favorite jazz musicians are, the dynamics of having a stepdad, and how they approach taking on different roles in movies. Michael discusses being fired from an acting job, how he feels about country music, and his experience raising daughters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h54min
  5. The Era of Actor Michael Shannon

    25/06/2023

    The Era of Actor Michael Shannon

    Today, we’re joined by actor Michael Shannon! We begin by discussing his recent turn as notorious country singer George Jones in George & Tammy (6:16) and his longstanding creative partnership with co-star Jessica Chastain (8:57). Then, we dive into his childhood in Lexington, Kentucky (10:30), his early theater work in Chicago working with playwright Tracy Letts (20:20), moving out west under the guidance of his (then) manager Lee Daniels (26:10), and the aftermath of his role in Pearl Harbor (30:20). On the back-half, Shannon reflects on the whirlwind year that was 2008 (36:45), the prescience of Take Shelter (41:05), his timely directorial debut, Eric LaRue (45:30), the legacy of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman (51:14), and why he continues to lay it on the line, role after role (55:20). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56min
  6. Michael Shannon Returns

    15/04/2020

    Michael Shannon Returns

    Michael Shannon joins Chris to talk about how he is adapting to life in quarantine, what he had been working on lately and life as an actor. He also talks about how his family has been dealing with COVID-19, what he is working on next and his new movie The Quarry, on VOD April 17! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h3min
  7. Jordan Klepper Reports On Racist Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape | Michael Shannon

    04/01/2024

    Jordan Klepper Reports On Racist Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape | Michael Shannon

    Jordan Klepper tackles the latest headlines, including the implications of the Fox News and Dominion settlement, plus the racist recordings of Oklahoma officials caught on tape. Jordan Klepper goes back to his home state of Michigan to have a beer with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and discuss the future of gun reform and abortion rights in the state. Plus, Actor Michael Shannon discusses the importance of Waco and why he felt the need to revisit it in “Waco: The Aftermath".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34min
  8. Hour 3: NFL Week 8’s Top 5 Games, plus 2-Time Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon In-Studio

    24/10/2025

    Hour 3: NFL Week 8’s Top 5 Games, plus 2-Time Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon In-Studio

    Rich previews NFL Week 8’s top matchups including Commanders-Chiefs, Giants-Eagles, Bears-Ravens, Cowboys-Broncos, Steelers-Packers, and 49ers/Texans. Two-time Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon joins Rich in-studio to discuss his upcoming ‘Nuremburg’ and ‘Death by Lightning’ films, his ‘Eric LaRue’ directorial debut, and shares his best memories about playing opposite Bill Murray in ‘Groundhog’s Day,’ making ‘8-Mile,’ ‘Boardwalk Empire, ‘Man of Steel,’ and ‘Knives Out’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich and the guys preview the Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    47min
  9. Jordan Klepper Covers Racist Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape | Michael Shannon

    20/04/2023

    Jordan Klepper Covers Racist Oklahoma Officials Caught on Tape | Michael Shannon

    Jordan Klepper tackles the latest headlines, including the implications of the Fox News and Dominion settlement, plus the racist recordings of Oklahoma officials caught on tape. Jordan Klepper goes back to his home state of Michigan to have a beer with Governor Gretchen Whitmer and discuss the future of gun reform and abortion rights in the state. Actor Michael Shannon discusses the importance of Waco and why he felt the need to revisit it in “Waco: The Aftermath".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34min
  10. Interview: Michael Shannon (George and Tammy) and Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis)

    02/05/2023

    Interview: Michael Shannon (George and Tammy) and Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis)

    Michael Shannon has had as varied a career as you can imagine, and with roles in the limited series George and Tammy and Waco as well as in the upcoming The Flash, he's still learning what he can do, as he tells David Canfield. Then, Betty Gilpin gets a little more spoilery about her new series Mrs. Davis, which is about a nun battling an all-powerful A.I. but also way, way more than that. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Email us at littlegoldmen@vf.com Follow our hosts: @kateyrich, @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97  Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

    57min
  11. Michael Shannon | McCarthy Humiliated by Failed Speaker Vote as House GOP Explodes into Chaos: A Closer Look

    04/01/2023

    Michael Shannon | McCarthy Humiliated by Failed Speaker Vote as House GOP Explodes into Chaos: A Closer Look

    Seth takes a closer look at Republicans exploding into absolute chaos on what was supposed to be their first day in charge of the House of Representatives when far-right MAGA members blocked GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy from winning enough votes to become Speaker on the first two ballots. Then, Michael Shannon shares where he would go if he had a time machine, talks about what it was like to grow up in Kentucky and discusses playing George Jones in George & Tammy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    26min
  12. Michael Shannon On Portraying Country Music Icon George Jones

    19/11/2022

    Michael Shannon On Portraying Country Music Icon George Jones

    He delivers a riveting portrayal of George Jones in the upcoming Showtime limited series, "George & Tammy," but actor Michael Shannon didn't know any of the country icon's music before signing on to the project. Check him out in "George & Tammy," premiering on December 4th on Showtime. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14min
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