Porn Queen, OKCupid, Eugenio Derbez: Open Source’s Top 10 interviews
Since “Open Source” first aired in October, we’ve had tons of exciting and interesting guests. In the latest installment of our Top 10 of 2013 series, we’re rounding up our top 10 interviews from the very first year of Open Source.
10. Forbes contributor agrees video games are good for our health
Video games are good for you. Jordan Shapiro and the American Psychological Association say so.
9. OKCupid founder gives us his online dating tips
Open Source producer Annie Rose Ramos marched into the OKCupid headquarters to ask co-creator Sam Yagan why she hasn’t found love on his website yet. He says she’s doing it all wrong and points her in the right direction. (Hint: Be open to sensual massages.)8. Punk rock porn queen Joanna Angel surprises Leon
7. Buzzfeed’s Ze Frank explains what makes videos go viral
What’s the secret recipe for getting a million views on YouTube? As the EVP of Video for Buzzfeed, Ze Frank has some insight.6. Eugenio Derbez Offers Insight on Success of ‘Instructions Not Included’
Earlier this year Eugenio Derbez’ film “Instructions Not Included” made history when it became highest grossing Spanish-language film to open in North America. He sat down with Open Source to discuss why he thinks the film with a tiny budget broke box office records.
5. Actress Kate del Castillo on playing a transgender actress
Kate del Castillo (“Weeds,” “Under The Same Moon”) plays a transgender woman in the upcoming movie “Miracle in Spanish Harlem.” She talks about how she and the director prepared for such a challenging, sensitive role.4. Photographer Tyler Shields reminisces about the time he threw Coven’s Emma Roberts off a building
Tyler Shields lives a fascinating life. He does photo shoots with his celebrity friends doing things like destroying designer bags and falling off of buildings. He also waxes poetic with Leon about life in LA.3. NPR’s Kai Ryssdal on American consumerism
In his new series, “Consumed,” Kai Ryssdal of NPR’s Marketplace investigates the state of American consumerism and whether our humongous appetite for new stuff can be maintained. (Spoiler alert: No.)2. Danny Trejo explains California’s how “three strikes” law is a boon for prison unions
Danny Trejo was once an inmate in the California prison system. He said if the “three strikes” law were in existence today, he would still be in jail. “It literally took the power out of the judge’s hand and put it in the district attorney’s hands.”1. Reza Aslan weighs in on White Jesus
For our very last episode of 2013, Reza Aslan came on and explained why Jesus wasn’t a white person – particularly the same kind of white person that Megyn Kelly is.