Sa-Ra are a group of three hip-hop producer/performers whose first album The Hollywood Recordings is now available.  They've worked with artists ranging from Dr. Dre and Ice T to Bilal and Pharoahe Monch.

With his brother Sid Krofft, Marty Krofft produced many of the 1970s best remembered childrens shows, including HR Puffnstuff and Land of the Lost, as well as a number of variety shows.  The latter included Donnie and Marie Osmond, the Brady Kids, and Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.

Bob Odenkirk is the co-creator of Mr. Show with Bob and David, and a feature film director.  His newest project is the web series Derek and Simon.

Guests Amelie Gillette of The AV Club and Alex Blagg of BestWeekEver.TV discuss the proliferation of celebrity snark.

Jack El-Hai is the author of The Lobotomist: A Maverick Medical Genius and his Tragic Quest to Rid the World of Mental Illness.

Sarah Thyre is the author of the memoir Dark at the Roots.  As an actress, she's been seen on Strangers with Candy and Late Night with Conan O'Brien, among other venues.

Anne Beatts was an original writer on Saturday Night Live as well as the first female editor of the National Lampoon.  She also created the cult sitcom Square Pegs.