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The Sam Sanders Show

The Sam Sanders Show

When Everybody And Nobody Is A Celebrity w/ Who? Weekly

Oct 9, 2026 · 44m

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About this episode

Everyone is way past their ‘15 minutes of fame.’ In today's episode, Sam is joined by culture journalists Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger, hosts of the ’ Who? Weekly ’ podcast to break down modern stardom. From influencers, to actors, to pop stars — becoming famous has never been easier. But becoming a household name is nearly impossible. Together they unpack how the demise of monoculture has entirely changed the celebrity landscape, why pop stars can’t rely on chart success for mainstream fame, and how every celebrity is selling something … whether it’s a brand or themselves. Bobby and Lindsay also have a new book! It’s called ‘I…