Without Fail Creators & Guests

Alex Blumberg is the CEO of Gimlet Media.

Sarah is a development producer. Before coming to Gimlet, she produced the NPR syndicated show On Point out of WBUR.

Molly Messick is an audio producer. Currently, she is a senior editor at NPR, where she edits "Planet Money."Previously, Messick was a senior producer at Gimlet, where she produced "StartUp." She has been a producer and editor with NPR’s "Morning Edition," covered government and the economy for NPR’s "StateImpact Idaho," and worked as a reporter and host for Wyoming Public Radio.Messick received her B.A. in Public Policy from Brown University and her M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.

Jonathan James Vaughters is a professional racing cyclist and Manager of the EF Education First professional cycling team.

John Green is an author, vlogger, producer, and educator.

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist, advisor on sex & relationships, speaker, and author.

Steven Canals is an American screenwriter and producer well known for co-creating & executively producing the television show Pose.

Elaine Welteroth is a journalist, author, and television personality known for her pioneering work in media. She made history as the youngest editor-in-chief at Teen Vogue and the second African-American to hold that title at a Condé Nast publication. Welteroth is also a New York Times bestselling author for her memoir, More Than Enough, which chronicles her career and experiences as a Black woman in media. She has appeared as a judge on Project Runway and co-hosted CBS's The Talk.

Eric co-hosts The Nod at Gimlet. He also co-hosted For Colored Nerds, an independent podcast about race, news and pop culture with Brittany Luse. Before Gimlet, he helped nonprofits and foundations develop digital strategies at Fenton.He grew up in Memphis, TN and went to school at Howard University where he met long time friend Brittany Luse.

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, conservation strategist, founder of Ocean Collectiv & Urban Lab, and an adjunct professor at New York University.

Nick Kroll, born June 5, 1978, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer known for his work in both television and film. He gained fame as the creator and star of the sketch comedy series "Kroll Show" and co-created the animated series "Big Mouth," where he also voices several characters. Kroll's film credits include roles in "Loving," "The Secret Life of Pets," and "Uncle Drew." He has also made appearances on TV shows like "Parks and Recreation" and "The League."

Jeff Ullrich is a co-founder of Earwolf and founder of Midroll Media.

Rachael Denhollander is an American lawyer, former gymnast, advocate, author, and speaker.

Megan Phelps-Roper is a former member of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC). She left the church with her sister Grace in November 2012. Her mother is Shirley Phelps-Roper, whose father was the church's founder Fred Phelps. She now lobbies to overcome divisions and hatred between religious and political divides.

Earlonne Woods is co-host and co-creator of the Ear Hustle podcast.

Desmond Meade is a voting rights activist and executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.

Aline Brosh McKenna is an American screenwriter, producer, and director known for writing The Devil Wears Prada (2006), 27 Dresses (2008), Morning Glory (2010), and We Bought a Zoo (2011). She is also known for co-creating The CW's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Ira Glass is an American public radio personality and the host and producer of the radio show, and podcast This American Life. A staple on NPR's schedule, he participated in several programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Talk of the Nation. He has appeared on several other podcasts and continues to work on This American Life.

Gretchen Carlson is an American former television commentator, journalist, and author.