One More Question with Zach Baron | GQ

Few cultural figures have dissected the machinery of fame with as much sharp, unsparing clarity as Chris Rock. Joining Zach Baron on One More Question for GQ’s Men of the Year week, the comedy legend unpacks the craft, the industry, and his self-directed film Misty Green. Between memories of shooting Bring the Pain to pay off a Brooklyn mortgage and the realities of directing an indie project on his own terms, Rock offers an honest assessment of life after sixty. Reflecting on his personal evolution, he dismantles the impulse to view life through the distortion of stardom: "I had chronic unique-ism. I thought I was so fucking unique". One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, connecting with leading names across film, sports, and culture for unvarnished, revealing conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron meets with breakout Saturday Night Live star Ashley Padilla during her third season on the legendary sketch series. Padilla reflects candidly on her climb to Studio 8H—from dropping out of college to working retail at Sephora and spending years in the Groundlings trenches alongside mentors like Diane Keaton. Addressing her signature brand of off-kilter comedy and the blunt, joyful attitude that anchors her performance style, Padilla rejects the instinct toward gloom, exclaiming: "There's no other option... To be in hell? For what?! Who wants that?!" One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across entertainment, sports, and culture for honest, revealing conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down at the GQ offices with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, for a candid conversation on grief, family, and public life. Prince Harry reflects openly on processing the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, the ongoing work of repairing family relationships, and the decision to relocate his family to the UK to give his children a new perspective. Addressing his choice to speak out about his personal life despite intense public scrutiny, Prince Harry emphasizes the strength found in openness: "Being vulnerable is not weakness; it is strength". One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with Ethan Hawke to discuss his starring role in Sterlin Harjo’s FX series The Lowdown. Hawke reflects candidly on navigating fame from his days as a 1990s generational icon in films like Reality Bites and Before Sunrise to managing a relentless, multi-decade creative output. Facing the reality of his own career trajectory, Hawke offers a grounded perspective on the intersection of his personal life, artistic drive, and the pursuit of meaningful work, admitting: "I feel really lucky actually... I have a certain level of fame that is very pleasing to me... I'm getting to work with really talented people and I really can go to the grocery store". One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with director, actor, and producer Ben Affleck to discuss his film Animals at Soho House in West Hollywood. Affleck offers an unfiltered look at navigating public scrutiny, balancing parenthood with a demanding Hollywood schedule, and his efforts to reshape industry compensation through his production venture with Matt Damon. Addressing the gap between public perception and his internal reality, Affleck candidly reflects on his reputation as a "tarnished leading man," noting: "That's kind of who we all are, right? That's the point... I think that's much more interesting from a filmmaking point of view." One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices