Zero Stars

Zero Stars

Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait and veteran producer Sean McKittrick give their guests the opportunity to dissect mostly unfair critical reviews of their work. Actors, musicians, writers, directors, artists, comedians, and even chefs have the chance to set the record straight when it comes to their most-panned productions. They get the last laugh and the final word on Zero Stars, where artists critically critique their critics.

Episodes

November 11, 2024 72 mins
This week on Zero Stars, hosts Bobcat and Sean welcome comedian and actor Tom Lennon, famously known for his role as Lieutenant Jim Dangle on Reno 911! Tom shares stories from his career, including his time on The State, Reno 911!, and Hell Baby. The conversation dives into why comedy often gets the harshest reviews, memorable (and painful) critiques from his early days, and how he learned to use negative feedback as a shield again...
Mark as Played
This week on Zero Stars, hosts Bobcat and Sean sit down with comedy legend Michael McKean for a dive into his remarkable career. While McKean’s work rarely draws criticism, the hosts managed to unearth a few elusive bad reviews to get his take. Michael opens up about the sting of his first negative review and shares why, in his experience, a middling review can feel worse than an outright bad one. He also takes us behind the scenes...
Mark as Played
This week on Zero Stars, Bobcat and Sean sit down with Eddie Huang, the multi-talented writer, chef, comedian, and filmmaker behind Fresh Off the Boat and Boogie. Eddie opens up about his journey, from early days hustling as a young bookie to becoming a celebrated chef and writer, despite facing some tough criticism along the way. He shares stories about opening BaoHaus, inspired by his mom's cooking, navigating cultural challenges...
Mark as Played
Director and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait and producer Sean McKittrick dive into the world of bad reviews, the evolving landscape of criticism, and the personal toll negative feedback can take on filmakers. They reflect on their experiences with harsh reviews for films like Donnie Darko, World's Greatest Dad, and Windy City Heat, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about Sundance premieres, critical feedback, and the struggle to stay m...
Mark as Played
October 21, 2024 61 mins
In this episode of Zero Stars, hosts Bobcat Goldthwait and Sean McKittrick sit down with the legendary horror filmmaker and actor, Eli Roth. Eli opens up about the journey of creating controversial films like Cabin Fever, Hostel, and Thanksgiving, and shares stories behind some of the harshest reviews he’s received. He reflects on the role of critics in shaping a film’s legacy, discussing how time is the only true critic that matte...
Mark as Played
October 15, 2024 31 secs
Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait and veteran producer Sean McKittrick give their guests the opportunity to dissect mostly unfair critical reviews of their work. Actors, musicians, writers, directors, artists, comedians, and even chefs have the chance to set the record straight when it comes to their most-panned productions. They get the last laugh and the final word on Zero Stars, where artists critically critique their critics. Launchi...
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides.  Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer  Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    24/7 News: The Latest

    The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.