Terry Gross

In 2023, Mallon spoke about his novel, Up With the Sun, which is based on the life of a little-known actor who was gay and closeted. His new book is The Very Heart of it: New York Diaries, 1983-1994.

Pedro Pascal is up for an Emmy for his role in HBO's post-apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us. In the past decade, Pascal has become one of Hollywood's most magnetic leading men. This summer, he stars in Eddington, Materialists and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. He also recently appeared in the Disney series The Mandalorian.

Crockett grew up poor and got his start busking for tips. He's since played the Hollywood Bowl and been nominated for a Grammy. He talks music and plays songs from his new album, Dollar A Day.