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Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4787702/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Music Interviews</category><copyright>Copyright Baozii Boy</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg</url><title>Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/here-s-the-thing-with-alec-baldwin--4787702</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:41:46 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Baozii Boy</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers. Alec sidesteps the predictable by going inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people we want to understand better: Ira Glass, Lena Dunham, David Letterman, Barbara Streisand, Tom Yorke, Chris Rock and others. Hear what happens when an inveterate guest becomes a host.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Music"><itunes:category text="Music Interviews"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Sammy The Bull: From Omertà to Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sammy-the-bull-from-omerta-to-podcast--52993943</link><description><![CDATA[From “The Godfather” to “Goodfellas” to “The Sopranos,” fictional portrayals of the mafia continue to enthrall the American public. On his podcast, “Our Thing,” Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, member of “La Cosa Nostra” and underboss of the Gambino crime family, tells the tales of the real thing. The man who once upheld “omertà,” or the code of silence, testified as a government witness against mob boss John Gotti in a 1992 plea deal. Prosecutors described him as “the most significant witness in the history of organized crime in the United States.” Since 2020, he has told stories of his time in “the life” over five seasons of the “Our Thing” podcast.  Alec also speaks with co-creator of the podcast, James Carroll, a director, producer, editor and cinematographer of film and television. He shares how the podcast came to be and what he’s learned working with the notorious mobster. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eae50d04-f6d9-4d1a-8e53-afaf017ccfc3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52993943/audio.mp3" length="56114878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From “The Godfather” to “Goodfellas” to “The Sopranos,” fictional portrayals of the mafia continue to enthrall the American public. On his podcast, “Our Thing,” Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, member of “La Cosa Nostra” and underboss of the Gambino crime...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[From “The Godfather” to “Goodfellas” to “The Sopranos,” fictional portrayals of the mafia continue to enthrall the American public. On his podcast, “Our Thing,” Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, member of “La Cosa Nostra” and underboss of the Gambino crime family, tells the tales of the real thing. The man who once upheld “omertà,” or the code of silence, testified as a government witness against mob boss John Gotti in a 1992 plea deal. Prosecutors described him as “the most significant witness in the history of organized crime in the United States.” Since 2020, he has told stories of his time in “the life” over five seasons of the “Our Thing” podcast.  Alec also speaks with co-creator of the podcast, James Carroll, a director, producer, editor and cinematographer of film and television. He shares how the podcast came to be and what he’s learned working with the notorious mobster. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3504</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daniel Weiss on the Met’s Legacy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daniel-weiss-on-the-met-s-legacy--52993962</link><description><![CDATA[Daniel Weiss is President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest museum in North America. An accomplished scholar and author who holds a PhD in art history and an MBA, Weiss was recruited to lead The Met in 2015 after serving as a college president, university dean, and professor of art history. He has steered the Museum through a series of historic challenges—including the covid crisis, a budget deficit and the removal of the controversial Sackler name from the building. Weiss is also the author of several books, ranging from art history to a soldier’s experience in the Vietnam War. Alec speaks with Daniel Weiss about navigating the Met through the pandemic, his role as a steward of priceless works of art, and his favorite museum to visit in the world. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">25b287a1-9f54-42cc-a1f8-afa200280a25</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52993962/audio.mp3" length="48899225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Daniel Weiss is President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest museum in North America. An accomplished scholar and author who holds a PhD in art history and an MBA, Weiss was recruited to lead The Met in 2015 after serving as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daniel Weiss is President and CEO of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest museum in North America. An accomplished scholar and author who holds a PhD in art history and an MBA, Weiss was recruited to lead The Met in 2015 after serving as a college president, university dean, and professor of art history. He has steered the Museum through a series of historic challenges—including the covid crisis, a budget deficit and the removal of the controversial Sackler name from the building. Weiss is also the author of several books, ranging from art history to a soldier’s experience in the Vietnam War. Alec speaks with Daniel Weiss about navigating the Met through the pandemic, his role as a steward of priceless works of art, and his favorite museum to visit in the world. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3053</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Here’s the Thing: Trailer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-s-the-thing-trailer--52994988</link><description><![CDATA[Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artists, policymakers, and performers working today. This season, Alec speaks with actors Ellen Burstyn and Estelle Parsons on the 75th Anniversary of the Actors Studio, fiancée of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Hatice Cengiz, on her fight for justice following his assassination, and Daniel Weiss, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on how he manages the historic institution, just to name a few. If you like listening as much as Alec likes talking with interesting people, subscribe now and never miss an episode. The new season begins January 24th. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5f849353-9997-4268-be0e-af8d002a030b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994988/audio.mp3" length="4361491" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artists, policymakers, and performers working today. This season, Alec speaks with actors Ellen Burstyn and Estelle Parsons on the 75th Anniversary of the Actors...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artists, policymakers, and performers working today. This season, Alec speaks with actors Ellen Burstyn and Estelle Parsons on the 75th Anniversary of the Actors Studio, fiancée of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Hatice Cengiz, on her fight for justice following his assassination, and Daniel Weiss, President and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, on how he manages the historic institution, just to name a few. If you like listening as much as Alec likes talking with interesting people, subscribe now and never miss an episode. The new season begins January 24th. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>269</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Huma Abedin’s Sliding Doors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/huma-abedin-s-sliding-doors--52993986</link><description><![CDATA[Huma Abedin has spent her entire career in public service, from her beginnings as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office, to her time as senior advisor to then-Senator Clinton, as deputy chief of staff to the Secretary of State, vice chair of Clinton's presidential campaign, and now, as Clinton’s chief of staff. Abedin’s recent memoir, “Both/And,” details this time in government, as well as her personal struggles behind the scenes. Huma Abedin sits down with Alec to discuss the personal impact of the 2016 election, the lessons she learned from her late father, and the sliding doors that have offered her different paths in life. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d5e315a5-b2bc-4953-9162-af6a0033c4fd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52993986/audio.mp3" length="44844181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Huma Abedin has spent her entire career in public service, from her beginnings as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office, to her time as senior advisor to then-Senator Clinton, as deputy chief of staff to the Secretary of State, vice chair...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Huma Abedin has spent her entire career in public service, from her beginnings as an intern in First Lady Hillary Clinton’s office, to her time as senior advisor to then-Senator Clinton, as deputy chief of staff to the Secretary of State, vice chair of Clinton's presidential campaign, and now, as Clinton’s chief of staff. Abedin’s recent memoir, “Both/And,” details this time in government, as well as her personal struggles behind the scenes. Huma Abedin sits down with Alec to discuss the personal impact of the 2016 election, the lessons she learned from her late father, and the sliding doors that have offered her different paths in life. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2800</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Liev Schreiber on BlueCheck and Aid to Ukraine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/liev-schreiber-on-bluecheck-and-aid-to-ukraine--52994236</link><description><![CDATA[Actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Liev Schreiber co-founded the BlueCheck Ukraine initiative in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. BlueCheck Ukraine identifies, vets, and fast-tracks financial support to a diverse portfolio of NGOs that provide life-saving aid on the front lines. Since its launch in March 2022, BlueCheck has swiftly financed emergency evacuations, food distributions, medical aid, shelter, and cash assistance to operations on the ground. Alec Baldwin speaks to Schreiber about his Ukrainian roots and what drove him to start the non-profit, what he has witnessed in his visits to the war-torn region and his extraordinary acting work, from Shakespeare to the Emmy-nominated “Ray Donovan.”See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a09f63d6-b112-4a77-89b9-af55002fffa9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994236/audio.mp3" length="52879045" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Liev Schreiber co-founded the BlueCheck Ukraine initiative in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. BlueCheck Ukraine identifies, vets, and fast-tracks financial support to a diverse portfolio of NGOs that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Liev Schreiber co-founded the BlueCheck Ukraine initiative in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. BlueCheck Ukraine identifies, vets, and fast-tracks financial support to a diverse portfolio of NGOs that provide life-saving aid on the front lines. Since its launch in March 2022, BlueCheck has swiftly financed emergency evacuations, food distributions, medical aid, shelter, and cash assistance to operations on the ground. Alec Baldwin speaks to Schreiber about his Ukrainian roots and what drove him to start the non-profit, what he has witnessed in his visits to the war-torn region and his extraordinary acting work, from Shakespeare to the Emmy-nominated “Ray Donovan.”See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jeopardy! Champion Amy Schneider Wins By Being Herself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeopardy-champion-amy-schneider-wins-by-being-herself--52995032</link><description><![CDATA[Amy Schneider is the most successful woman to ever compete on “Jeopardy!” The former engineering manager held a 40-game winning streak from November 2021 to January 2022, the second-longest in the show's history. Her winnings totalled $1.3 million, making her the fifth-highest earner of any contestant on the show. In advance of competing in the “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions,” Schneider joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss how she prepared to compete, how being the most authentic version of herself led to success, and how her life has changed since her historic “Jeopardy!” run. (Update: She won!)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fe5909cd-c1f5-41f3-a353-af4e0020deff</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995032/audio.mp3" length="59181462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amy Schneider is the most successful woman to ever compete on “Jeopardy!” The former engineering manager held a 40-game winning streak from November 2021 to January 2022, the second-longest in the show's history. Her winnings totalled $1.3 million,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amy Schneider is the most successful woman to ever compete on “Jeopardy!” The former engineering manager held a 40-game winning streak from November 2021 to January 2022, the second-longest in the show's history. Her winnings totalled $1.3 million, making her the fifth-highest earner of any contestant on the show. In advance of competing in the “Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions,” Schneider joins guest host Talia Schlanger to discuss how she prepared to compete, how being the most authentic version of herself led to success, and how her life has changed since her historic “Jeopardy!” run. (Update: She won!)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Attorneys Susan Church and Renate Lunn Represent the Most Vulnerable</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/attorneys-susan-church-and-renate-lunn-represent-the-most-vulnerable--52994588</link><description><![CDATA[This week, Alec speaks with two powerful women working tirelessly to help those most in need of assistance navigating the complicated – and very often expensive – criminal justice system: Attorneys Susan Church and Renate Lunn. Susan Church is a trial and appellate attorney focusing on immigration law and criminal defense with her firm Demissie &amp; Church. She successfully sued President Trump for his travel ban on Muslim immigrants and successfully defended the Occupy Boston protesters. Church is currently a pro bono lawyer for immigrants involved in the Martha’s Vineyard migrant case, where two planeloads of Venezuelan asylum-seekers were flown from Texas to the Massachusetts island under false pretenses. A graduate of Columbia law, Renate Lunn represented people accused of crimes in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx at The Legal Aid Society for over 10 years and clerked for Hon. Robert P. Patterson of the Southern District of New York. She is currently the Director of Training at New York County Defender Services, training and supervising public defenders that serve the city’s most vulnerable communities in Manhattan.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">12952886-80e1-42c0-9d51-af460176e087</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994588/audio.mp3" length="65799858" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, Alec speaks with two powerful women working tirelessly to help those most in need of assistance navigating the complicated – and very often expensive – criminal justice system: Attorneys Susan Church and Renate Lunn. Susan Church is a trial...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Alec speaks with two powerful women working tirelessly to help those most in need of assistance navigating the complicated – and very often expensive – criminal justice system: Attorneys Susan Church and Renate Lunn. Susan Church is a trial and appellate attorney focusing on immigration law and criminal defense with her firm Demissie &amp; Church. She successfully sued President Trump for his travel ban on Muslim immigrants and successfully defended the Occupy Boston protesters. Church is currently a pro bono lawyer for immigrants involved in the Martha’s Vineyard migrant case, where two planeloads of Venezuelan asylum-seekers were flown from Texas to the Massachusetts island under false pretenses. A graduate of Columbia law, Renate Lunn represented people accused of crimes in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx at The Legal Aid Society for over 10 years and clerked for Hon. Robert P. Patterson of the Southern District of New York. She is currently the Director of Training at New York County Defender Services, training and supervising public defenders that serve the city’s most vulnerable communities in Manhattan.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4109</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Political Powerhouses Katie Porter and Lorena Gonzalez</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/political-powerhouses-katie-porter-and-lorena-gonzalez--52995041</link><description><![CDATA[Every other week this fall, we’re airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week, we feature two powerhouses of the political world: Katie Porter and Lorena Gonzalez in conversations from 2021. Democrat Lorena Gonzalez served in the California State Assembly from 2013 to 2022, representing her hometown of San Diego in the 80th Assembly District. The Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA Law School graduate dedicated her career to labor organizing before taking office, where she fought for paid sick leave, overtime for farmworkers, and protecting janitorial workers against sexual assault. Today, Gonzalez continues to work for union causes as the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation. U.S. Representative Katie Porter (CA-45) was the first Democrat ever to be elected in the traditionally conservative Orange County district in 2018. Prompted to run by Trump’s 2016 win, Porter, a Yale and Harvard Law School graduate and single mom to three school-age children, quickly made a name for herself with her tough questioning of CEOs and administration officials, often using a whiteboard to lay out the facts. Porter, now in her second term, brings her experience as a law professor and consumer protection attorney to bear as she fights to end political corruption, increase government transparency, and hold leaders of both parties accountable.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f1a13516-7b2f-4b27-b1ec-af40000ef5fc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995041/audio.mp3" length="61489432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every other week this fall, we’re airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week, we feature two powerhouses of the political world: Katie Porter and Lorena Gonzalez in conversations from 2021. Democrat Lorena Gonzalez served in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every other week this fall, we’re airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week, we feature two powerhouses of the political world: Katie Porter and Lorena Gonzalez in conversations from 2021. Democrat Lorena Gonzalez served in the California State Assembly from 2013 to 2022, representing her hometown of San Diego in the 80th Assembly District. The Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA Law School graduate dedicated her career to labor organizing before taking office, where she fought for paid sick leave, overtime for farmworkers, and protecting janitorial workers against sexual assault. Today, Gonzalez continues to work for union causes as the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation. U.S. Representative Katie Porter (CA-45) was the first Democrat ever to be elected in the traditionally conservative Orange County district in 2018. Prompted to run by Trump’s 2016 win, Porter, a Yale and Harvard Law School graduate and single mom to three school-age children, quickly made a name for herself with her tough questioning of CEOs and administration officials, often using a whiteboard to lay out the facts. Porter, now in her second term, brings her experience as a law professor and consumer protection attorney to bear as she fights to end political corruption, increase government transparency, and hold leaders of both parties accountable.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Colin McEnroe: The Orson Welles of Public Radio</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/colin-mcenroe-the-orson-welles-of-public-radio--52995201</link><description><![CDATA[The multitalented Colin McEnroe is a radio host, newspaper columnist, magazine writer, author, playwright, lecturer, moderator, college instructor and even an occasional singer. He’s also one of Alec’s favorite broadcasters, as host of the Colin McEnroe Show on Connecticut Public Radio. McEnroe’s show unpacks the week’s events in news and pop culture, as well as covering some truly eccentric topics, like zippers, punk rock and neanderthals. He’s the author of three books, including the memoir, My Father’s Footprints – and his writing appears in The New York Times, Men’s Health, The Connecticut Post and Stamford Advocate. When not writing or hosting his radio show, McEnroe teaches in the political science department at Yale. McEnroe shares with Alec how he found his way to public radio, how the intimacy of radio is unparalleled, and details of his father’s influence on his life.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">43f158a7-d7c3-4659-b395-af39002ca113</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995201/audio.mp3" length="45232904" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The multitalented Colin McEnroe is a radio host, newspaper columnist, magazine writer, author, playwright, lecturer, moderator, college instructor and even an occasional singer. He’s also one of Alec’s favorite broadcasters, as host of the Colin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The multitalented Colin McEnroe is a radio host, newspaper columnist, magazine writer, author, playwright, lecturer, moderator, college instructor and even an occasional singer. He’s also one of Alec’s favorite broadcasters, as host of the Colin McEnroe Show on Connecticut Public Radio. McEnroe’s show unpacks the week’s events in news and pop culture, as well as covering some truly eccentric topics, like zippers, punk rock and neanderthals. He’s the author of three books, including the memoir, My Father’s Footprints – and his writing appears in The New York Times, Men’s Health, The Connecticut Post and Stamford Advocate. When not writing or hosting his radio show, McEnroe teaches in the political science department at Yale. McEnroe shares with Alec how he found his way to public radio, how the intimacy of radio is unparalleled, and details of his father’s influence on his life.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2824</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Renée and Itzhak: Two Icons of Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/renee-and-itzhak-two-icons-of-music--52994626</link><description><![CDATA[Every other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week, we feature two supernovas of the musical world: acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming and the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman. Opera singer Renée Fleming, whose voice has been described as "double cream," remembers her beginnings in music, overcoming stage fright and her professional debut in this 2012 conversation. Fleming talks about the rigors of preparation for performing and the challenges of being heard, without amplification, over an orchestra. In this conversation from 2019, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman speaks with Alec in front of a live audience at the NYU Skirball Center, discussing his difficult childhood, being stricken by polio in the war-torn early days of Israeli statehood -- and coming to the United States at 13 to play on the Ed Sullivan Show. Perlman also performs live with wife Toby Perlman and eight former students from the Perlman Music Program, a summer school on Shelter Island that provide a safe space for young musical geniuses to develop their talents, and themselves.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">752a3e12-d487-4b5c-8e2f-af32003e0e77</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994626/audio.mp3" length="60515569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week, we feature two supernovas of the musical world: acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming and the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman. Opera...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week, we feature two supernovas of the musical world: acclaimed soprano Renée Fleming and the reigning virtuoso of the violin, Itzhak Perlman. Opera singer Renée Fleming, whose voice has been described as "double cream," remembers her beginnings in music, overcoming stage fright and her professional debut in this 2012 conversation. Fleming talks about the rigors of preparation for performing and the challenges of being heard, without amplification, over an orchestra. In this conversation from 2019, legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman speaks with Alec in front of a live audience at the NYU Skirball Center, discussing his difficult childhood, being stricken by polio in the war-torn early days of Israeli statehood -- and coming to the United States at 13 to play on the Ed Sullivan Show. Perlman also performs live with wife Toby Perlman and eight former students from the Perlman Music Program, a summer school on Shelter Island that provide a safe space for young musical geniuses to develop their talents, and themselves.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3779</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Talented Mr. Mandvi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-talented-mr-mandvi--52995088</link><description><![CDATA[Aasif Mandvi is a British-American actor, comedian, playwright and author, whose diverse career traverses Broadway, Merchant-Ivory, Marvel, television and comedy. His theater work includes Oklahoma! on Broadway, the Pulitzer-Prize winning play Disgraced and Mandvi’s off-Broadway, one man show, Sakina’s Restaurant, which explored the South Asian immigrant experience and won an Obie. He also created the Islamaphobia-tackling digital series Halal in the Family, which earned a Peabody.  The former The Daily Show correspondent is currently starring in the CBS psychological drama Evil and Would I Lie to You?, the CW panel show. Alec Baldwin and Mandvi talk about Mandvi’s upbringing and how it contributed to his adaptability,  the serendipitous events that changed the course of his career and becoming a father later in life. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1d627e25-46ee-4afe-a098-af2b0015a30a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995088/audio.mp3" length="56027511" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Aasif Mandvi is a British-American actor, comedian, playwright and author, whose diverse career traverses Broadway, Merchant-Ivory, Marvel, television and comedy. His theater work includes Oklahoma! on Broadway, the Pulitzer-Prize winning play...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aasif Mandvi is a British-American actor, comedian, playwright and author, whose diverse career traverses Broadway, Merchant-Ivory, Marvel, television and comedy. His theater work includes Oklahoma! on Broadway, the Pulitzer-Prize winning play Disgraced and Mandvi’s off-Broadway, one man show, Sakina’s Restaurant, which explored the South Asian immigrant experience and won an Obie. He also created the Islamaphobia-tackling digital series Halal in the Family, which earned a Peabody.  The former The Daily Show correspondent is currently starring in the CBS psychological drama Evil and Would I Lie to You?, the CW panel show. Alec Baldwin and Mandvi talk about Mandvi’s upbringing and how it contributed to his adaptability,  the serendipitous events that changed the course of his career and becoming a father later in life. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3499</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lawrence Wright and Sam Wasson: Two Unique Perspectives on Hollywood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawrence-wright-and-sam-wasson-two-unique-perspectives-on-hollywood--52995323</link><description><![CDATA[Every other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week features two incredible authors: chronicler of Hollywood legends, Sam Wasson, and the Pulitzer-Prize winning The New Yorker writer, Lawrence Wright. Sam Wasson tackles distinctive creators and seminal moments in Hollywood history, from Blake Edwards and Paul Mazursky, to Audrey Hepburn and the history of improv. Alec loved Sam Wasson’s book, The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood. In this fascinating conversation, Wasson tells the story of the four men behind the 1974 film: producer Robert Evans, screenwriter Robert Towne, director Roman Polanski, and star Jack Nicholson  - and how the film was a turning point in each of their lives. Lawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. Filmmaker Alex Gibney directed an HBO documentary based on Wright's reporting in Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Unbelief. In his in-depth and varied reporting, Wright has documented the Jonestown massacre, explored allegations of Satan worship, profiled brimstone-tinged gospel preachers, and tracked the histories of al-Qaeda and the Church of Scientology.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">120afda3-6b90-4ae9-93cd-af24002ce35c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995323/audio.mp3" length="65446684" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week features two incredible authors: chronicler of Hollywood legends, Sam Wasson, and the Pulitzer-Prize winning The New Yorker writer, Lawrence...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every other week this fall, we will be airing some of Alec’s favorite episodes from our archives. This week features two incredible authors: chronicler of Hollywood legends, Sam Wasson, and the Pulitzer-Prize winning The New Yorker writer, Lawrence Wright. Sam Wasson tackles distinctive creators and seminal moments in Hollywood history, from Blake Edwards and Paul Mazursky, to Audrey Hepburn and the history of improv. Alec loved Sam Wasson’s book, The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood. In this fascinating conversation, Wasson tells the story of the four men behind the 1974 film: producer Robert Evans, screenwriter Robert Towne, director Roman Polanski, and star Jack Nicholson  - and how the film was a turning point in each of their lives. Lawrence Wright is an author, screenwriter, playwright, and staff writer for The New Yorker magazine. Filmmaker Alex Gibney directed an HBO documentary based on Wright's reporting in Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Unbelief. In his in-depth and varied reporting, Wright has documented the Jonestown massacre, explored allegations of Satan worship, profiled brimstone-tinged gospel preachers, and tracked the histories of al-Qaeda and the Church of Scientology.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4087</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scott Hechinger and Robert Greenwald: Battling the Status Quo</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-hechinger-and-robert-greenwald-battling-the-status-quo--52994669</link><description><![CDATA[Alec Baldwin speaks with two individuals using media to inspire, inform – and transform –  civic engagement in America.  Civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger is the founder and executive director of Zealous, an organization harnessing the power of storytelling for social justice. Hechinger believes that inaccurate narratives on crime and policing help shape perception and policy - and he’s seeking to change that. With Zealous, Hechinger works with public defenders and advocates on campaigns that aim to change a broken criminal justice system and push for true public health and safety. Robert Greenwald is the founder of Brave New Films, a non-profit whose goal is to educate and mobilize the public on social issues like voter suppression, immigration and war profiteering. Greenwald is an Emmy- and Peabody-winning director of television and film, including “Xanadu” and “The Burning Bed,” but pivoted to documentary and put his talents to work for political action.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c7a4fe3e-dfe0-4685-af1d-af1d000e5e02</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994669/audio.mp3" length="62593686" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alec Baldwin speaks with two individuals using media to inspire, inform – and transform –  civic engagement in America.  Civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger is the founder and executive director of Zealous, an organization harnessing the power of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alec Baldwin speaks with two individuals using media to inspire, inform – and transform –  civic engagement in America.  Civil rights attorney Scott Hechinger is the founder and executive director of Zealous, an organization harnessing the power of storytelling for social justice. Hechinger believes that inaccurate narratives on crime and policing help shape perception and policy - and he’s seeking to change that. With Zealous, Hechinger works with public defenders and advocates on campaigns that aim to change a broken criminal justice system and push for true public health and safety. Robert Greenwald is the founder of Brave New Films, a non-profit whose goal is to educate and mobilize the public on social issues like voter suppression, immigration and war profiteering. Greenwald is an Emmy- and Peabody-winning director of television and film, including “Xanadu” and “The Burning Bed,” but pivoted to documentary and put his talents to work for political action.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3909</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love on the Spectrum: Autism &amp; Dating</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-on-the-spectrum-autism-dating--52994019</link><description><![CDATA[Guest Host Talia Schlanger speaks to the co-creator and subjects of Netflix’s Emmy-winning series, “Love on the Spectrum.” The show, which premiered in the  U.S. after two Australian seasons, follows individuals on the autism spectrum through struggles and successes in their search for love. Director and producer Cian O’Clery is joined by participant Kaelynn Partlow, who is also an autism therapist and advocate. O’Clery and Partlow share their experiences making the series and their take on traditional portrayals of autism in the media. Schlanger then speaks with  consultant and autism advocate Jennifer Cook. Cook is the author of several books on autism, including her memoir, “Autism In Heels: The Untold Story Of A Female Life On The Spectrum.”  She serves as the dating coach for participants in the series, tailoring her help to their specific needs.  With her guests, Schlanger unpacks the intentions, inner workings and impact of this unique reality dating show. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">266bec0e-9f5a-49b7-87fe-af1600bbca6b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:27:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994019/audio.mp3" length="58537368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Guest Host Talia Schlanger speaks to the co-creator and subjects of Netflix’s Emmy-winning series, “Love on the Spectrum.” The show, which premiered in the  U.S. after two Australian seasons, follows individuals on the autism spectrum through...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest Host Talia Schlanger speaks to the co-creator and subjects of Netflix’s Emmy-winning series, “Love on the Spectrum.” The show, which premiered in the  U.S. after two Australian seasons, follows individuals on the autism spectrum through struggles and successes in their search for love. Director and producer Cian O’Clery is joined by participant Kaelynn Partlow, who is also an autism therapist and advocate. O’Clery and Partlow share their experiences making the series and their take on traditional portrayals of autism in the media. Schlanger then speaks with  consultant and autism advocate Jennifer Cook. Cook is the author of several books on autism, including her memoir, “Autism In Heels: The Untold Story Of A Female Life On The Spectrum.”  She serves as the dating coach for participants in the series, tailoring her help to their specific needs.  With her guests, Schlanger unpacks the intentions, inner workings and impact of this unique reality dating show. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3655</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ken Auletta: There’s More to Learn About Harvey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ken-auletta-there-s-more-to-learn-about-harvey--52994940</link><description><![CDATA[Author Ken Auletta has been the chief political correspondent for the New York Post, a weekly columnist for the Village Voice, contributing editor at New York magazine and contributor to The New Yorker since 1977.  He is the author of twelve books, including five national bestsellers —Three Blind Mice: How the TV Networks Lost Their Way; Greed and Glory On Wall Street: The Fall of the House of Lehman; The Highwaymen: Warriors of the Information Superhighway; World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies; and Googled: The End of the World as We Know It. His latest book, Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence, serves as a biography, an examination of the circumstances that led to the abuses and the final chapter of Auletta’s reporting on Weinstein that began with a New Yorker profile two decades ago. Ken Auletta and Alec discuss Auletta’s upbringing in Coney Island, his early career in politics and the culture of Weinstein’s many enablers.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">497e6f6b-bce4-49cf-810e-af0f001e1663</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994940/audio.mp3" length="52875707" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Author Ken Auletta has been the chief political correspondent for the New York Post, a weekly columnist for the Village Voice, contributing editor at New York magazine and contributor to The New Yorker since 1977.  He is the author of twelve books,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Author Ken Auletta has been the chief political correspondent for the New York Post, a weekly columnist for the Village Voice, contributing editor at New York magazine and contributor to The New Yorker since 1977.  He is the author of twelve books, including five national bestsellers —Three Blind Mice: How the TV Networks Lost Their Way; Greed and Glory On Wall Street: The Fall of the House of Lehman; The Highwaymen: Warriors of the Information Superhighway; World War 3.0: Microsoft and Its Enemies; and Googled: The End of the World as We Know It. His latest book, Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence, serves as a biography, an examination of the circumstances that led to the abuses and the final chapter of Auletta’s reporting on Weinstein that began with a New Yorker profile two decades ago. Ken Auletta and Alec discuss Auletta’s upbringing in Coney Island, his early career in politics and the culture of Weinstein’s many enablers.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3302</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gordon Lightfoot - Summer Staff Picks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gordon-lightfoot-summer-staff-picks--52994637</link><description><![CDATA[It’s Alec’s turn to pick one of his most beloved episodes in the summer archive series. This week, we feature one of his favorite musicians, Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, from their 2013 conversation. Over the course of a career that has lasted more than half a century, Lightfoot has achieved global stardom and exceptional influence. Bob Dylan’s a fan—he's said, “I can’t think of any [Lightfoot songs] I don’t like.” These songs—“Beautiful,” “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and many others—have been treasured by generations of popular musicians and listeners around the world. But Gordon Lightfoot was just one of many aspirants who moved to Toronto in the early 1960s to try their hand in the burgeoning folk music scene there. Lightfoot tells Alec about fitting a feeling to a melody, why he owes his first hit record to an exec's girlfriend, and how he wrote "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by pulling lines straight from the newspaper.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">07834dc2-4e85-445e-8d78-af08001d210d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994637/audio.mp3" length="47332718" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s Alec’s turn to pick one of his most beloved episodes in the summer archive series. This week, we feature one of his favorite musicians, Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, from their 2013 conversation. Over the course of a career that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s Alec’s turn to pick one of his most beloved episodes in the summer archive series. This week, we feature one of his favorite musicians, Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, from their 2013 conversation. Over the course of a career that has lasted more than half a century, Lightfoot has achieved global stardom and exceptional influence. Bob Dylan’s a fan—he's said, “I can’t think of any [Lightfoot songs] I don’t like.” These songs—“Beautiful,” “Sundown,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” and many others—have been treasured by generations of popular musicians and listeners around the world. But Gordon Lightfoot was just one of many aspirants who moved to Toronto in the early 1960s to try their hand in the burgeoning folk music scene there. Lightfoot tells Alec about fitting a feeling to a melody, why he owes his first hit record to an exec's girlfriend, and how he wrote "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by pulling lines straight from the newspaper.   See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2955</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Richard Stanley Knows the Ups and Downs of Hollywood Moviemaking</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-stanley-knows-the-ups-and-downs-of-hollywood-moviemaking--52994630</link><description><![CDATA[Richard Stanley is a South African filmmaker, known for his boundary-pushing work in the horror and science fiction genres. Stanley grew up in apartheid-era South Africa, studying anthropology and filming tribal dance and initiation rituals. In the 90s, he directed the horror features Hardware and Dust Devil. He was then famously fired from an adaptation of The Island of Dr. Moreau starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer after only three days on set, an event which later became the subject of the documentary, Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau. Stanley went on to direct several documentaries and returned to narrative film in 2019 with Color Out of Space starring Nicolas Cage. Richard Stanley and Alec discuss Stanley’s upbringing in South Africa, what it’s like directing Marlon Brando and his biggest regrets from the failed Moreau production.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">348f622c-4ddc-416e-ae2f-aef2013532b6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994630/audio.mp3" length="57549341" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Richard Stanley is a South African filmmaker, known for his boundary-pushing work in the horror and science fiction genres. Stanley grew up in apartheid-era South Africa, studying anthropology and filming tribal dance and initiation rituals. In the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richard Stanley is a South African filmmaker, known for his boundary-pushing work in the horror and science fiction genres. Stanley grew up in apartheid-era South Africa, studying anthropology and filming tribal dance and initiation rituals. In the 90s, he directed the horror features Hardware and Dust Devil. He was then famously fired from an adaptation of The Island of Dr. Moreau starring Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer after only three days on set, an event which later became the subject of the documentary, Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau. Stanley went on to direct several documentaries and returned to narrative film in 2019 with Color Out of Space starring Nicolas Cage. Richard Stanley and Alec discuss Stanley’s upbringing in South Africa, what it’s like directing Marlon Brando and his biggest regrets from the failed Moreau production.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3594</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld - Summer Staff Picks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/chris-rock-and-jerry-seinfeld-summer-staff-picks--52994039</link><description><![CDATA[Every other week throughout the summer, members of the Here’s The Thing staff are selecting their favorite interviews from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversations with two of the funniest comedians in the business – and coincidentally, two of the most popular episodes from our archives.  Chris Rock is known for his work on SNL, his stand up specials, the sitcom Everybody Loves Chris and films like Madagascar and Grownups.  In recent years, the comedian dove deeper into acting, including an acclaimed turn in the FX dark comedy Fargo.  In a conversation from 2011, Alec goes backstage after a performance of the play The Mother F**ker With The Hat, Rock’s Broadway debut. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld broke the mold with his sharp observational humor and a groundbreaking sitcom about “nothing,” over nine seasons of Seinfeld. He also produced and hosted 11 seasons of his unconventional talk show, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee and continues to tour standup.  In this conversation from 2013, the comedian discusses getting his start in standup, why he thinks Seinfeld was a success and the unique connection he feels to his audience.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">49cd93e0-85e4-42ed-b206-aeeb017351f9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994039/audio.mp3" length="61287552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every other week throughout the summer, members of the Here’s The Thing staff are selecting their favorite interviews from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversations with two of the funniest comedians in the business – and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every other week throughout the summer, members of the Here’s The Thing staff are selecting their favorite interviews from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversations with two of the funniest comedians in the business – and coincidentally, two of the most popular episodes from our archives.  Chris Rock is known for his work on SNL, his stand up specials, the sitcom Everybody Loves Chris and films like Madagascar and Grownups.  In recent years, the comedian dove deeper into acting, including an acclaimed turn in the FX dark comedy Fargo.  In a conversation from 2011, Alec goes backstage after a performance of the play The Mother F**ker With The Hat, Rock’s Broadway debut. Comedian Jerry Seinfeld broke the mold with his sharp observational humor and a groundbreaking sitcom about “nothing,” over nine seasons of Seinfeld. He also produced and hosted 11 seasons of his unconventional talk show, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee and continues to tour standup.  In this conversation from 2013, the comedian discusses getting his start in standup, why he thinks Seinfeld was a success and the unique connection he feels to his audience.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cheryl Hines Knows How to Improvise</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cheryl-hines-knows-how-to-improvise--52994641</link><description><![CDATA[Cheryl Hines has been displaying her comedic chops for 11 seasons of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm, earning her critical acclaim and two Emmy nominations. She’s also known for her work in the feature film “Waitress,” the sitcom “Suburgatory” and most recently, the second season of “The Flight Attendant.”  Hines utilized her talents behind the scenes, producing the television series “Campus Ladies” and directing the film “Serious Moonlight,” starring Meg Ryan and Timothy Hutton.  She’s also a member of one of America’s most well-known political families, as the wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.   Cheryl Hines and Alec discuss how Cheryl found her way to acting, what it’s like to work with the one-and-only Larry David, and how she’s changed since meeting her husband.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">af2475bf-4783-4778-9045-aee500254fff</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994641/audio.mp3" length="45488682" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Cheryl Hines has been displaying her comedic chops for 11 seasons of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm, earning her critical acclaim and two Emmy nominations. She’s also known for her work in the feature film “Waitress,” the sitcom “Suburgatory” and most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cheryl Hines has been displaying her comedic chops for 11 seasons of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm, earning her critical acclaim and two Emmy nominations. She’s also known for her work in the feature film “Waitress,” the sitcom “Suburgatory” and most recently, the second season of “The Flight Attendant.”  Hines utilized her talents behind the scenes, producing the television series “Campus Ladies” and directing the film “Serious Moonlight,” starring Meg Ryan and Timothy Hutton.  She’s also a member of one of America’s most well-known political families, as the wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.   Cheryl Hines and Alec discuss how Cheryl found her way to acting, what it’s like to work with the one-and-only Larry David, and how she’s changed since meeting her husband.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2840</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ira Glass and Alex Gibney - Summer Staff Picks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ira-glass-and-alex-gibney-summer-staff-picks--52994233</link><description><![CDATA[Our Here’s the Thing Summer Staff Picks series continues, featuring our favorite episodes from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s interviews with two great American storytellers, Ira Glass and Alex Gibney.  Ira Glass has been the host and creative force of WBEZ’s This American Life since 1995. The public radio personality revolutionized nonfiction storytelling by using a voice that's personable, modest, and emotionally engaged. Alec sat down with Ira Glass in 2014 to compare notes on interviewing, the afterlife, and finding one’s vocal style.  Alex Gibney is one of the most respected and prolific documentary filmmakers in history. His stories feature strong characters and propulsive narratives that often expose malfeasance or incompetency. In this 2021 conversation, Alex Gibney speaks with Alec about going up against powerful organizations, shifting from Japanese literature to film and the collaborators that have helped him grow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">142c8983-20f3-467d-8df5-aedd017cc5c5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994233/audio.mp3" length="70026241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our Here’s the Thing Summer Staff Picks series continues, featuring our favorite episodes from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s interviews with two great American storytellers, Ira Glass and Alex Gibney.  Ira Glass has been the host and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Here’s the Thing Summer Staff Picks series continues, featuring our favorite episodes from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s interviews with two great American storytellers, Ira Glass and Alex Gibney.  Ira Glass has been the host and creative force of WBEZ’s This American Life since 1995. The public radio personality revolutionized nonfiction storytelling by using a voice that's personable, modest, and emotionally engaged. Alec sat down with Ira Glass in 2014 to compare notes on interviewing, the afterlife, and finding one’s vocal style.  Alex Gibney is one of the most respected and prolific documentary filmmakers in history. His stories feature strong characters and propulsive narratives that often expose malfeasance or incompetency. In this 2021 conversation, Alex Gibney speaks with Alec about going up against powerful organizations, shifting from Japanese literature to film and the collaborators that have helped him grow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4374</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>David Sedaris: Me Write Funny One Day</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-sedaris-me-write-funny-one-day--52994593</link><description><![CDATA[Few artists have the unique voice and talent of David Sedaris, master of satire and social critique – and one of America’s preeminent humor writers. He is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Calypso, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Holidays on Ice, Naked, and Barrel Fever, having sold 12 million copies of his books, translated into 25 languages. He’s also a regular contributor to The New Yorker and BBC Radio 4. David Sedaris and Alec discuss Sedaris finding his way to his craft, writing about his father’s passing in his most recent book, Happy-Go-Lucky, and the best advice he’s learned from his thirty-year relationship with his partner. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dd1167ba-6863-4d06-b512-aed70000d53e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994593/audio.mp3" length="43597835" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Few artists have the unique voice and talent of David Sedaris, master of satire and social critique – and one of America’s preeminent humor writers. He is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Calypso, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Dress...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Few artists have the unique voice and talent of David Sedaris, master of satire and social critique – and one of America’s preeminent humor writers. He is the author of numerous bestsellers, including Calypso, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Holidays on Ice, Naked, and Barrel Fever, having sold 12 million copies of his books, translated into 25 languages. He’s also a regular contributor to The New Yorker and BBC Radio 4. David Sedaris and Alec discuss Sedaris finding his way to his craft, writing about his father’s passing in his most recent book, Happy-Go-Lucky, and the best advice he’s learned from his thirty-year relationship with his partner. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2722</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sheila Nevins and Tina Brown - Summer Staff Picks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sheila-nevins-and-tina-brown-summer-staff-picks--52995184</link><description><![CDATA[It’s summer, and every other week, members of the Here’s The Thing staff are selecting their favorite interviews from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s interviews with two extraordinary women in media, Sheila Nevins and Tina Brown, recorded in 2017.  Sheila Nevins was the head of HBO Documentary Films from 1979 until 2018 and now leads MTV Documentary Films.  She has overseen the production of literally hundreds of documentaries, which have won dozens of Oscars, exerting more influence on the medium than perhaps anyone in its history.  Tina Brown is a journalist, editor and author, with her work ranging from memoir to biography, including her most recent book, “The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor - The Truth and the Turmoil.”  As the founder of Talk magazine and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, Tatler and The New Yorker, the British-born Brown brought her fresh observations and sharp wit to both the revered publications she led and New York society. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c6a7ac82-6ea3-4c30-9846-aed000293906</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995184/audio.mp3" length="74365914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s summer, and every other week, members of the Here’s The Thing staff are selecting their favorite interviews from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s interviews with two extraordinary women in media, Sheila Nevins and Tina Brown, recorded...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s summer, and every other week, members of the Here’s The Thing staff are selecting their favorite interviews from the archives. This week, we revisit Alec’s interviews with two extraordinary women in media, Sheila Nevins and Tina Brown, recorded in 2017.  Sheila Nevins was the head of HBO Documentary Films from 1979 until 2018 and now leads MTV Documentary Films.  She has overseen the production of literally hundreds of documentaries, which have won dozens of Oscars, exerting more influence on the medium than perhaps anyone in its history.  Tina Brown is a journalist, editor and author, with her work ranging from memoir to biography, including her most recent book, “The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor - The Truth and the Turmoil.”  As the founder of Talk magazine and editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, Tatler and The New Yorker, the British-born Brown brought her fresh observations and sharp wit to both the revered publications she led and New York society. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4645</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>James Burrows: Like Father, Like Son</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-burrows-like-father-like-son--52995338</link><description><![CDATA[Television director James Burrows has been working since the 1970s on beloved series like Taxi, Cheers, Friends, Frasier, and Will &amp; Grace. He has directed over 1,000 hours of television, co-created the long-running, critically-acclaimed series Cheers and is the recipient of 11 Emmy Awards and a DGA Lifetime Achievement Award. His golden touch becomes apparent when you consider that a staggering 75 of the series pilots he directed, including The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men, advanced to series. His new book, the memoir “Directed by James Burrows,” details his accomplished life and career. James Burrows and Alec discuss their favorite parts of working together, how Burrows got his start in the entertainment industry and why his book is ultimately about kindness.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c6a5006b-ab77-497d-b2fa-aec900443e8f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995338/audio.mp3" length="46139864" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Television director James Burrows has been working since the 1970s on beloved series like Taxi, Cheers, Friends, Frasier, and Will &amp;amp; Grace. He has directed over 1,000 hours of television, co-created the long-running, critically-acclaimed series...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Television director James Burrows has been working since the 1970s on beloved series like Taxi, Cheers, Friends, Frasier, and Will &amp; Grace. He has directed over 1,000 hours of television, co-created the long-running, critically-acclaimed series Cheers and is the recipient of 11 Emmy Awards and a DGA Lifetime Achievement Award. His golden touch becomes apparent when you consider that a staggering 75 of the series pilots he directed, including The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men, advanced to series. His new book, the memoir “Directed by James Burrows,” details his accomplished life and career. James Burrows and Alec discuss their favorite parts of working together, how Burrows got his start in the entertainment industry and why his book is ultimately about kindness.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2881</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alex Ross: Music vs. Noise</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-ross-music-vs-noise--52993993</link><description><![CDATA[Alex Ross has been a music critic at The New Yorker since 1996. His beat is classical music, but his work spans literature, history, the visual arts, film, and ecology. The MacArthur Genius Grant recipient was cited by the foundation for his ability to offer “new ways of thinking about the music of the past and its place in our future.”  He is also the author of three books, “Listen to This,” “The Rest is Noise” and his most recent, “Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music,” which dives into the influential composer’s complicated legacy. Alex Ross and Alec discuss the changing field of criticism, Wagner’s place in history and how to separate art from artist. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3ee6e211-f6d9-4e24-835e-aec2001a597b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52993993/audio.mp3" length="45711444" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alex Ross has been a music critic at The New Yorker since 1996. His beat is classical music, but his work spans literature, history, the visual arts, film, and ecology. The MacArthur Genius Grant recipient was cited by the foundation for his ability...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alex Ross has been a music critic at The New Yorker since 1996. His beat is classical music, but his work spans literature, history, the visual arts, film, and ecology. The MacArthur Genius Grant recipient was cited by the foundation for his ability to offer “new ways of thinking about the music of the past and its place in our future.”  He is also the author of three books, “Listen to This,” “The Rest is Noise” and his most recent, “Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music,” which dives into the influential composer’s complicated legacy. Alex Ross and Alec discuss the changing field of criticism, Wagner’s place in history and how to separate art from artist. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sarah Polley Rewrites Her Story</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sarah-polley-rewrites-her-story--52995120</link><description><![CDATA[Sarah Polley is a storyteller – and a remarkable one. Whether as a precocious child actor in Road to Avonlea and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, as a documentarian unpacking her family history in Stories We Tell or as screenwriter and director of the Academy Award-nominated Away From Her, Polley is adept at portraying complex and honest depictions of humanity. And now, she is the author of a revealing and insightful collection of essays, Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory. The book pulls together reflections from challenging chapters in her life and career that explore how a change in approach can provide a path forward. Polley joins guest host Talia Schlanger for a candid and revelatory conversation that goes deep into Polley’s decision to pivot from a successful actor to writing and directing, to the difficulties she experienced working in Hollywood and the decision to step forward with her own #MeToo story.  Their discussion turns personal when Polley turns the tables on host Talia Schlanger and invites a discussion about Schlanger’s own experiences of #MeToo. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f1cf2aab-ae4d-46f2-a310-aebb00120c18</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995120/audio.mp3" length="53534811" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sarah Polley is a storyteller – and a remarkable one. Whether as a precocious child actor in Road to Avonlea and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, as a documentarian unpacking her family history in Stories We Tell or as screenwriter and director of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarah Polley is a storyteller – and a remarkable one. Whether as a precocious child actor in Road to Avonlea and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, as a documentarian unpacking her family history in Stories We Tell or as screenwriter and director of the Academy Award-nominated Away From Her, Polley is adept at portraying complex and honest depictions of humanity. And now, she is the author of a revealing and insightful collection of essays, Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory. The book pulls together reflections from challenging chapters in her life and career that explore how a change in approach can provide a path forward. Polley joins guest host Talia Schlanger for a candid and revelatory conversation that goes deep into Polley’s decision to pivot from a successful actor to writing and directing, to the difficulties she experienced working in Hollywood and the decision to step forward with her own #MeToo story.  Their discussion turns personal when Polley turns the tables on host Talia Schlanger and invites a discussion about Schlanger’s own experiences of #MeToo. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3343</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Abe Laboriel Jr. Keeps Time for Sir Paul</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/abe-laboriel-jr-keeps-time-for-sir-paul--52995188</link><description><![CDATA[Abe Laboriel Jr. is the drummer on speed dial for some of the biggest names in the music business, including Eric Clapton, k.d. lang, Eddie Vedder, Melissa Etheridge…and Paul McCartney, as member of McCartney’s band for the past two decades. Son of Mexican bass guitarist Abraham Laboriel and nephew of Mexican rocker Johnny Laboriel, the Berklee-College-of Music-trained drummer has music in his blood.  He’s also had the pleasure of playing some of the biggest stages in the world: the Super Bowl, the Olympics and the Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilees. Abe tells Alec why drums are his instrument of choice, what it’s like to jam with Sir Paul, and how he tethers great musicians back to the band.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9d4fede5-e421-43aa-9faf-aeb4003b4bbe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995188/audio.mp3" length="50468670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Abe Laboriel Jr. is the drummer on speed dial for some of the biggest names in the music business, including Eric Clapton, k.d. lang, Eddie Vedder, Melissa Etheridge…and Paul McCartney, as member of McCartney’s band for the past two decades. Son of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Abe Laboriel Jr. is the drummer on speed dial for some of the biggest names in the music business, including Eric Clapton, k.d. lang, Eddie Vedder, Melissa Etheridge…and Paul McCartney, as member of McCartney’s band for the past two decades. Son of Mexican bass guitarist Abraham Laboriel and nephew of Mexican rocker Johnny Laboriel, the Berklee-College-of Music-trained drummer has music in his blood.  He’s also had the pleasure of playing some of the biggest stages in the world: the Super Bowl, the Olympics and the Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilees. Abe tells Alec why drums are his instrument of choice, what it’s like to jam with Sir Paul, and how he tethers great musicians back to the band.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3151</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Todd Rundgren, His Music and “Psychonautics"</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/todd-rundgren-his-music-and-psychonautics--52995121</link><description><![CDATA[Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Todd Rundgren is in a class all his own. Whether scoring Top 40 hits, playing all of the instruments on his albums or wildly experimenting with musical genres, Rundgren is continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity. That ethos and ingenuity can be found in his numerous solo albums from the 70s to present day, with his band Utopia and as a record producer for musicians like Patti Smith, The Psychedelic Furs and MeatLoaf. The trailblazing Rundgren is also a pioneer in computer technology and multimedia – creating the first color graphics tablet, first interactive album and first interactive concert tour. Todd Rundgren tells Alec how he pulls off making the music he wants to make, how he almost changed careers to become a computer programmer and how psychedelics helped him rethink music completely.  You can listen to all of the music from this episode and other selections from Todd Rundgren in a curated playlist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Go33qEy2ldi6CY1yjFMH3?si=a871980a0b924a62&amp;nd=1&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA7WNSwrCMBRFV5MO%2B0lKP0IRUasTF%2BBInmlrY59JzGeQ3ZsKLkG4g8u9HM7snLabLLNaOTGFFLROUcgl22qjBs9dp%2FQoE0LLySPevMFuXhHCdoT2Meud%2FmiuXnHSCAGFdbHWJ8XY%2BxgoDqLaX4vw7C9nRlhvBWEHaOqibXLI7y0toaJfDSDegS9%2FVhFaySHuRTKN4LwZO2UeIAX%2FAAboxcURAQAA&amp;product=open&amp;%24full_url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F7Go33qEy2ldi6CY1yjFMH3%3Fsi%3Da871980a0b924a62&amp;feature=organic&amp;_branch_match_id=306473021444063971" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e916167f-24a0-4d04-81aa-ae9f0023ccde</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995121/audio.mp3" length="48654315" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Todd Rundgren is in a class all his own. Whether scoring Top 40 hits, playing all of the instruments on his albums or wildly experimenting with musical...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Todd Rundgren is in a class all his own. Whether scoring Top 40 hits, playing all of the instruments on his albums or wildly experimenting with musical genres, Rundgren is continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity. That ethos and ingenuity can be found in his numerous solo albums from the 70s to present day, with his band Utopia and as a record producer for musicians like Patti Smith, The Psychedelic Furs and MeatLoaf. The trailblazing Rundgren is also a pioneer in computer technology and multimedia – creating the first color graphics tablet, first interactive album and first interactive concert tour. Todd Rundgren tells Alec how he pulls off making the music he wants to make, how he almost changed careers to become a computer programmer and how psychedelics helped him rethink music completely.  You can listen to all of the music from this episode and other selections from Todd Rundgren in a curated playlist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Go33qEy2ldi6CY1yjFMH3?si=a871980a0b924a62&amp;nd=1&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA7WNSwrCMBRFV5MO%2B0lKP0IRUasTF%2BBInmlrY59JzGeQ3ZsKLkG4g8u9HM7snLabLLNaOTGFFLROUcgl22qjBs9dp%2FQoE0LLySPevMFuXhHCdoT2Meud%2FmiuXnHSCAGFdbHWJ8XY%2BxgoDqLaX4vw7C9nRlhvBWEHaOqibXLI7y0toaJfDSDegS9%2FVhFaySHuRTKN4LwZO2UeIAX%2FAAboxcURAQAA&amp;product=open&amp;%24full_url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fplaylist%2F7Go33qEy2ldi6CY1yjFMH3%3Fsi%3Da871980a0b924a62&amp;feature=organic&amp;_branch_match_id=306473021444063971" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3038</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eric Ripert is Chef Par Excellence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eric-ripert-is-chef-par-excellence--52994238</link><description><![CDATA[Eric Ripert is chef and part-owner of one of New York’s flagship fine-dining establishments, Le Bernardin.  For three decades with Ripert at the helm, Le Bernardin has ranked at the top of the world's best restaurant lists and holds three Michelin stars, the maximum available. Ripert is also the author of several cookbooks and a best-selling memoir – and was host of the Emmy-winning tv show “AVEC ERIC.” Ripert shares with Alec stories from his culinary training, how he maintains Le Bernardin's excellence, and the unmatched power of dessert.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5fc94de6-dc06-47aa-aea4-ae9100438538</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 04:11:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994238/audio.mp3" length="47784112" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eric Ripert is chef and part-owner of one of New York’s flagship fine-dining establishments, Le Bernardin.  For three decades with Ripert at the helm, Le Bernardin has ranked at the top of the world's best restaurant lists and holds three Michelin...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eric Ripert is chef and part-owner of one of New York’s flagship fine-dining establishments, Le Bernardin.  For three decades with Ripert at the helm, Le Bernardin has ranked at the top of the world's best restaurant lists and holds three Michelin stars, the maximum available. Ripert is also the author of several cookbooks and a best-selling memoir – and was host of the Emmy-winning tv show “AVEC ERIC.” Ripert shares with Alec stories from his culinary training, how he maintains Le Bernardin's excellence, and the unmatched power of dessert.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2983</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>On the Ground in Ukraine and Beyond</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-ground-in-ukraine-and-beyond--52995316</link><description><![CDATA[With the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretching into its third month, the Ukrainian people continue to valiantly fight for their right to sovereignty and democracy. Our guests today join Alec to discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine and how they are working to ensure the stories of the Ukrainian people reach the world. Bryce Wilson is an Australian freelance photojournalist whose work has focused on the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine’s east since 2015. He shares his experiences embedding with the Ukrainian special forces unit and reporting from the first days of the invasion. Ida Sawyer is the director of Human Rights Watch's Crisis and Conflict division, which investigates and reports on human rights abuses happening around the world. Sawyer shares the organization’s findings of Russian military forces committing laws-of-war violations against civilians in Ukraine.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bf7c55bf-e9a8-4b9b-9e34-ae8a001b2baf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995316/audio.mp3" length="57258831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretching into its third month, the Ukrainian people continue to valiantly fight for their right to sovereignty and democracy. Our guests today join Alec to discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine and how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretching into its third month, the Ukrainian people continue to valiantly fight for their right to sovereignty and democracy. Our guests today join Alec to discuss the situation on the ground in Ukraine and how they are working to ensure the stories of the Ukrainian people reach the world. Bryce Wilson is an Australian freelance photojournalist whose work has focused on the war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine’s east since 2015. He shares his experiences embedding with the Ukrainian special forces unit and reporting from the first days of the invasion. Ida Sawyer is the director of Human Rights Watch's Crisis and Conflict division, which investigates and reports on human rights abuses happening around the world. Sawyer shares the organization’s findings of Russian military forces committing laws-of-war violations against civilians in Ukraine.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3576</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Light and Dark Sides of Tim Dillon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-light-and-dark-sides-of-tim-dillon--52994219</link><description><![CDATA[Called one of the “Top 10 Comedians You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, Tim Dillon is a whirlwind of hot takes and sharp observations about pop culture and society. His darkly funny brand of humor can be found touring around the world and on “The Tim Dillon Show,” his weekly podcast. Dillon has been featured on Netflix and Comedy Central specials and graced the stages of the Glasgow Comedy Festival and South by Southwest. Tim and Alec speak of the importance of comedy throughout the pandemic, their shared Long Island background and why having a difference of opinions is good for our culture. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2569ea24-a2ea-4e97-9ecf-ae8201891949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994219/audio.mp3" length="46448736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Called one of the “Top 10 Comedians You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, Tim Dillon is a whirlwind of hot takes and sharp observations about pop culture and society. His darkly funny brand of humor can be found touring around the world and on “The Tim...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Called one of the “Top 10 Comedians You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone, Tim Dillon is a whirlwind of hot takes and sharp observations about pop culture and society. His darkly funny brand of humor can be found touring around the world and on “The Tim Dillon Show,” his weekly podcast. Dillon has been featured on Netflix and Comedy Central specials and graced the stages of the Glasgow Comedy Festival and South by Southwest. Tim and Alec speak of the importance of comedy throughout the pandemic, their shared Long Island background and why having a difference of opinions is good for our culture. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2900</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Vicky Ward: On the Trail of Ghislaine Maxwell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/vicky-ward-on-the-trail-of-ghislaine-maxwell--52994278</link><description><![CDATA[Vicky Ward is a New York Times bestselling author, investigative reporter, and magazine columnist.  Her work has been featured in The Independent, HuffPost and Vanity Fair, and focuses on the intersection of money, power and corruption. She has reported on Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell for two decades, an undertaking that culminated in dispatches from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial through her Substack newsletter “Vicky Ward Investigates,” and the Chasing Ghislaine podcast and documentary series, of which Ward serves as host and producer. Ward has also authored books on the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the world of New York real estate and Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s path to the White House. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a7e391ae-e762-4677-aa33-ae7500269d92</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994278/audio.mp3" length="51944070" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Vicky Ward is a New York Times bestselling author, investigative reporter, and magazine columnist.  Her work has been featured in The Independent, HuffPost and Vanity Fair, and focuses on the intersection of money, power and corruption. She has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Vicky Ward is a New York Times bestselling author, investigative reporter, and magazine columnist.  Her work has been featured in The Independent, HuffPost and Vanity Fair, and focuses on the intersection of money, power and corruption. She has reported on Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell for two decades, an undertaking that culminated in dispatches from the Ghislaine Maxwell trial through her Substack newsletter “Vicky Ward Investigates,” and the Chasing Ghislaine podcast and documentary series, of which Ward serves as host and producer. Ward has also authored books on the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the world of New York real estate and Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s path to the White House. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3243</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leif Ove Andsnes Speaks the Language of Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leif-ove-andsnes-speaks-the-language-of-music--52994584</link><description><![CDATA[Norwegian pianist and conductor Leif Ove Andsnes has been called “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” by The Wall Street Journal. He has won worldwide acclaim, eleven Grammys nominations, and six Gramophone Awards. In 2012, Andnses partnered with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra for an ambitious multi-year project titled “The Beethoven Journey,” performing all five piano concertos in 15 countries across three continents. Recently, Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra collaborated on their second multi-year project, “Mozart Momentum 1785/86,” exploring one of the most creative and productive periods of the composer’s career. Leif Ove Andsnes tells Alec about how the piano is his first language, how he prepares before a concert and what he feels all great pianists have in common.  You can listen to all of the music from this episode and other selections from Leif Ove Andsnes in a curated playlist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Vlq8N38FqMTGlmvT02ejz?si=cc560011fda64976" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  The following compositions are featured in this episode: Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 – 1st movement - Allegro Molto Moderato Leif Ove Andsnes (piano); Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons (With the kind permission of Warner Classics)   Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" : I. Allegro, Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)  (With the kind permission of Sony Classical)   Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 - 3rd movement – Allegro scherzando Leif Ove Andsnes (piano); Berliner Philharmonic Orchestra, Antonio Pappano (With the kind permission of Warner Classics)   Janáček: On The Overgrown Path Series 1 - JW 8/17: I. Our evenings (Moderato - Adagio)  Leif Ove Andsnes (piano); Mahler Chamber Orchestra (With the kind permission of Warner Classics)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c78fb4fb-605b-4c55-bc25-ae69015546ea</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994584/audio.mp3" length="48877505" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Norwegian pianist and conductor Leif Ove Andsnes has been called “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” by The Wall Street Journal. He has won worldwide acclaim, eleven Grammys nominations, and six Gramophone Awards. In 2012, Andnses...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Norwegian pianist and conductor Leif Ove Andsnes has been called “one of the most gifted musicians of his generation” by The Wall Street Journal. He has won worldwide acclaim, eleven Grammys nominations, and six Gramophone Awards. In 2012, Andnses partnered with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra for an ambitious multi-year project titled “The Beethoven Journey,” performing all five piano concertos in 15 countries across three continents. Recently, Andsnes and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra collaborated on their second multi-year project, “Mozart Momentum 1785/86,” exploring one of the most creative and productive periods of the composer’s career. Leif Ove Andsnes tells Alec about how the piano is his first language, how he prepares before a concert and what he feels all great pianists have in common.  You can listen to all of the music from this episode and other selections from Leif Ove Andsnes in a curated playlist <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Vlq8N38FqMTGlmvT02ejz?si=cc560011fda64976" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.  The following compositions are featured in this episode: Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 – 1st movement - Allegro Molto Moderato Leif Ove Andsnes (piano); Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Mariss Jansons (With the kind permission of Warner Classics)   Ludwig van Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor" : I. Allegro, Leif Ove Andsnes (piano)  (With the kind permission of Sony Classical)   Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18 - 3rd movement – Allegro scherzando Leif Ove Andsnes (piano); Berliner Philharmonic Orchestra, Antonio Pappano (With the kind permission of Warner Classics)   Janáček: On The Overgrown Path Series 1 - JW 8/17: I. Our evenings (Moderato - Adagio)  Leif Ove Andsnes (piano); Mahler Chamber Orchestra (With the kind permission of Warner Classics)See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3052</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Steven Van Zandt Knows the Right Moves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/steven-van-zandt-knows-the-right-moves--52994041</link><description><![CDATA[Singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Steven Van Zandt aka Little Steven is perhaps best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. But the talented musician also co-founded the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, as well as his solo act, Little Steven &amp; The Disciples of Soul. He later found success in an entirely different career, playing the inimitable role of Tony Soprano’s consigliere Silvio Dante in The Sopranos and Frank Tagliano in Lilyhammer. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member recently released his autobiography, “Unrequited Infatuations,” which chronicles the many twists and turns that make up his remarkable life. Steven tells Alec why Bruce Springsteen was originally not allowed in his band, why he decided to walk away from the music business, and how he became a part of television history - twice. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">73b89556-4755-4b7c-9684-ae600007db79</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994041/audio.mp3" length="55309052" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Steven Van Zandt aka Little Steven is perhaps best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. But the talented musician also co-founded the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, as well as his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Steven Van Zandt aka Little Steven is perhaps best known as a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. But the talented musician also co-founded the band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, as well as his solo act, Little Steven &amp; The Disciples of Soul. He later found success in an entirely different career, playing the inimitable role of Tony Soprano’s consigliere Silvio Dante in The Sopranos and Frank Tagliano in Lilyhammer. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member recently released his autobiography, “Unrequited Infatuations,” which chronicles the many twists and turns that make up his remarkable life. Steven tells Alec why Bruce Springsteen was originally not allowed in his band, why he decided to walk away from the music business, and how he became a part of television history - twice. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3454</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Art Fraud - Episode 8: Alec Baldwin’s “Sea and Mirror” plus Robert Indiana</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-8-alec-baldwin-s-sea-and-mirror-plus-robert-indiana--52995103</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode Alec Baldwin recounts his own brush with art fraud. Also, the story of the “Love” artist Robert Indiana. And finally, Alec and Michael Shnayerson offer their final thoughts on Ann Freedman, Glafira Rosales, and The Knoedler scandal.<br />  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f05b2c22-a52c-11ec-bde9-778daaba66e0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995103/audio.mp3" length="51677044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode Alec Baldwin recounts his own brush...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode Alec Baldwin recounts his own brush with art fraud. Also, the story of the “Love” artist Robert Indiana. And finally, Alec and Michael Shnayerson offer their final thoughts on Ann Freedman, Glafira Rosales, and The Knoedler scandal.<br />  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3227</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing: Art Fraud - Episode 7: De Sole et al v. Knoedler Gallery, LLC</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-7-de-sole-et-al-v-knoedler-gallery-llc--52994258</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode The Knoedler Gallery and its alleged co-conspirators stand trial. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f914d632-9f47-11ec-aab6-6f49edd7b2b3</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994258/audio.mp3" length="46172086" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode The Knoedler Gallery and its alleged...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode The Knoedler Gallery and its alleged co-conspirators stand trial. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Here's The Thing: Trailer</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/here-s-the-thing-trailer--52994978</link><description><![CDATA[Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artists, policymakers, and performers working today. This season, Alec speaks with musician Todd Rundgren about the importance of pushing artistic boundaries, comedian Tim Dillon on turning chaos into creativity, documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy on producing films that matter, musician and actor Steven Van Zandt on making television history - twice, and The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots on the power of persistence and positivity, just to name a few. If you like listening as much as Alec likes talking with interesting people, subscribe now and never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1c68ce88-9e8d-11ec-bc76-1746b05a02d4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994978/audio.mp3" length="1551549" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artists, policymakers, and performers working today. This season, Alec speaks with musician Todd Rundgren about the importance of pushing artistic boundaries, comedian...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join award-winning actor Alec Baldwin in conversation with some of the most dynamic artists, policymakers, and performers working today. This season, Alec speaks with musician Todd Rundgren about the importance of pushing artistic boundaries, comedian Tim Dillon on turning chaos into creativity, documentary filmmaker Rory Kennedy on producing films that matter, musician and actor Steven Van Zandt on making television history - twice, and The Talk co-host Amanda Kloots on the power of persistence and positivity, just to name a few. If you like listening as much as Alec likes talking with interesting people, subscribe now and never miss an episode.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>94</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Art Fraud - Episode 6: The $17 Million Jackson Pollock</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-6-the-17-million-jackson-pollock--52995164</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode a wealthy Belgian financier wants his $17 million back after he discovers the truth about the painting and the Knoedler Gallery. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c23c95f8-99b8-11ec-8254-27371b7c83e0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995164/audio.mp3" length="51055507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode a wealthy Belgian financier wants his...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode a wealthy Belgian financier wants his $17 million back after he discovers the truth about the painting and the Knoedler Gallery. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3188</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Art Fraud: Episode 5: The David Herbert Collection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-5-the-david-herbert-collection--52994643</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode The International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) inspects a purported work by Jackson Pollock and finds major issues with its authenticity. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fc4f4cfc-98b1-11ec-91fa-2743e2ec3f5e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994643/audio.mp3" length="52670500" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode The International Foundation for Art...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode The International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) inspects a purported work by Jackson Pollock and finds major issues with its authenticity. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3289</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Paula Pell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paula-pell--52994061</link><description><![CDATA[As we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec talks with writer and actress Paula Pell – who made people laugh at Saturday Night Live for 18 years. Pell landed her dream job as a writer at SNL after working at a Florida theme park. Her agent told her that Lorne Michaels wanted to meet her – “it is not an audition, but he wants to fly you up and talk to you.” Pell wasn’t sure what she was headed up for, but she got a job writing for the show. Because of her longevity on the show, Pell calls herself “Nanny SNL,” but she’s the first to admit, “if you have a good night there you feel like you’re 20 again.” Today, Pell can be found writing and producing movies and television, in addition to her starring role in Peacock's “Girls5eva.”   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">25924d9a-900f-11ec-90a9-7f2a53119897</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994061/audio.mp3" length="50546379" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec talks with writer and actress Paula Pell – who made people laugh at Saturday Night Live for 18 years....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec talks with writer and actress Paula Pell – who made people laugh at Saturday Night Live for 18 years. Pell landed her dream job as a writer at SNL after working at a Florida theme park. Her agent told her that Lorne Michaels wanted to meet her – “it is not an audition, but he wants to fly you up and talk to you.” Pell wasn’t sure what she was headed up for, but she got a job writing for the show. Because of her longevity on the show, Pell calls herself “Nanny SNL,” but she’s the first to admit, “if you have a good night there you feel like you’re 20 again.” Today, Pell can be found writing and producing movies and television, in addition to her starring role in Peacock's “Girls5eva.”   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3156</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Art Fraud - Episode 4: Glafira Rosales</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-4-glafira-rosales--52993992</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode Glafira Rosales, a Long Island art dealer who allegedly supplied forged paintings to the Knoedler Gallery, tells her story. You don't want to miss her first and only public interview on the Knoedler Scandal. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f9718b22-8eb0-11ec-8361-5729a6b10ec9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52993992/audio.mp3" length="52298925" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode Glafira Rosales, a Long Island art...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode Glafira Rosales, a Long Island art dealer who allegedly supplied forged paintings to the Knoedler Gallery, tells her story. You don't want to miss her first and only public interview on the Knoedler Scandal. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3266</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Art Fraud - Episode 3: A Questionable Diebenkorn</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-3-a-questionable-diebenkorn--52995315</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode two drawings on paper allegedly by the artist Richard Diebenkorn become the first of dozens of problematic works sold by the Knoedler Gallery. Also, a mysterious “Mr. X” enters the picture on this episode. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">68684710-8eb0-11ec-aaf3-5b5779a9c4ac</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995315/audio.mp3" length="67602928" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode two drawings on paper allegedly by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. On this episode two drawings on paper allegedly by the artist Richard Diebenkorn become the first of dozens of problematic works sold by the Knoedler Gallery. Also, a mysterious “Mr. X” enters the picture on this episode. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4222</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing Art Fraud - Episode 2: The Rise of Ann Freedman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-2-the-rise-of-ann-freedman--52994249</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. The Knoedler Gallery first opened its doors in 1846 in New York City. The gallery sold works of unparalleled quality. But who was Knoedler? And how did the venerable gallery get its start? In this episode we meet Ann Freedman who finds success in the art world, but not without controversy. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f80197d8-8eaf-11ec-9fbe-f787dc64c38c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994249/audio.mp3" length="55154847" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. The Knoedler Gallery first opened its doors in 1846...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history done by The Knoedler Gallery written by VANITY REPORTER Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin. The Knoedler Gallery first opened its doors in 1846 in New York City. The gallery sold works of unparalleled quality. But who was Knoedler? And how did the venerable gallery get its start? In this episode we meet Ann Freedman who finds success in the art world, but not without controversy. Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3444</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing: Art Fraud - Episode 1: The Knoedler Gallery</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-art-fraud-episode-1-the-knoedler-gallery--52994228</link><description><![CDATA[Art Fraud is an investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history: The Knoedler Gallery. Written by VANITY FAIR reporter Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin, ART FRAUD exposes the scandal of dozens of disputed paintings, and over 80 million dollars in profit that led to the stunning collapse of one of the oldest and most revered art galleries in New York City.The Knoedler Gallery first opened its doors in 1846 in New York City. The gallery sold works of unparalleled quality. But who was Knoedler? And how did the venerable gallery get its start? Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d501fb60-85c7-11ec-afef-3732ec116da1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994228/audio.mp3" length="50468270" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Art Fraud is an investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history: The Knoedler Gallery. Written by VANITY FAIR reporter Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin, ART FRAUD exposes the scandal of dozens of disputed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Art Fraud is an investigative journey through one of the biggest cases of art fraud in US history: The Knoedler Gallery. Written by VANITY FAIR reporter Michael Shnayerson and hosted by Alec Baldwin, ART FRAUD exposes the scandal of dozens of disputed paintings, and over 80 million dollars in profit that led to the stunning collapse of one of the oldest and most revered art galleries in New York City.The Knoedler Gallery first opened its doors in 1846 in New York City. The gallery sold works of unparalleled quality. But who was Knoedler? And how did the venerable gallery get its start? Listen to Art Fraud on the iHeartRadio App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3151</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Russ Tamblyn, from DeMille to David Lynch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/russ-tamblyn-from-demille-to-david-lynch--52995139</link><description><![CDATA[As we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec speaks with actor Russ Tamblyn. Russ was born in Los Angeles in the middle of the Depression to a chorus girl and a Broadway "song and dance man." His father had moved his growing family west to press his luck in the talkies. Russ was a showbiz kid and found his talent young: Cecil B DeMille cast him as the young King Saul in Samson and Delilah when he was just 13 years old. Stardom came at 19 in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, where he stole scenes with his goofy enthusiasm and astonishingly acrobatic dancing. But the role that will go down in history is Riff in West Side Story. Tamblyn took a part that could have been just a young tough, and imbued it with such nuance, such balance between aggression and vulnerability, that every Riff since has been held up to him. In this funny, revealing conversation, Tamblyn tells Alec what it was like being part of the old Hollywood contract system (he was an MGM property) -- plus which major Golden Age director was "overrated," and why he didn't stay a movie star. And of course, Tamblyn recounts his return to featured roles at the request of David Lynch, who cast him as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby in Twin Peaks.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0f6b66c4-7d67-11ec-9a30-a7d1ac0ca217</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995139/audio.mp3" length="43902116" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec speaks with actor Russ Tamblyn. Russ was born in Los Angeles in the middle of the Depression to a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we prepare to launch our second season at iHeartRadio, we’re revisiting some of Alec’s favorite episodes from the archives. In this episode, Alec speaks with actor Russ Tamblyn. Russ was born in Los Angeles in the middle of the Depression to a chorus girl and a Broadway "song and dance man." His father had moved his growing family west to press his luck in the talkies. Russ was a showbiz kid and found his talent young: Cecil B DeMille cast him as the young King Saul in Samson and Delilah when he was just 13 years old. Stardom came at 19 in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, where he stole scenes with his goofy enthusiasm and astonishingly acrobatic dancing. But the role that will go down in history is Riff in West Side Story. Tamblyn took a part that could have been just a young tough, and imbued it with such nuance, such balance between aggression and vulnerability, that every Riff since has been held up to him. In this funny, revealing conversation, Tamblyn tells Alec what it was like being part of the old Hollywood contract system (he was an MGM property) -- plus which major Golden Age director was "overrated," and why he didn't stay a movie star. And of course, Tamblyn recounts his return to featured roles at the request of David Lynch, who cast him as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby in Twin Peaks.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2741</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Nicolas Niarchos Exposes the Cobalt Gold Rush</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicolas-niarchos-exposes-the-cobalt-gold-rush--52995126</link><description><![CDATA[(Recorded October 4, 2021) Journalist Nicolas Niarchos may be the grandson of a famous Greek shipping magnate, but he can be found covering challenging and dangerous subjects like conflicts, minerals, and migration in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is a reporter at large at The New Yorker and a contributor to TIME, The Guardian, The New York Times and The Nation. Niarchos speaks with Alec about his upbringing, his journalistic path and his reporting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which exposes exploitation in the cobalt mining industry - and the importance of this crucial element in our global supply chain.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fa59d596-5c86-11ec-831c-8bc45d2bf8de</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995126/audio.mp3" length="47020095" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Recorded October 4, 2021) Journalist Nicolas Niarchos may be the grandson of a famous Greek shipping magnate, but he can be found covering challenging and dangerous subjects like conflicts, minerals, and migration in Europe, the Middle East and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Recorded October 4, 2021) Journalist Nicolas Niarchos may be the grandson of a famous Greek shipping magnate, but he can be found covering challenging and dangerous subjects like conflicts, minerals, and migration in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is a reporter at large at The New Yorker and a contributor to TIME, The Guardian, The New York Times and The Nation. Niarchos speaks with Alec about his upbringing, his journalistic path and his reporting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which exposes exploitation in the cobalt mining industry - and the importance of this crucial element in our global supply chain.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2936</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tony Palmer Made the Original Behind the Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-palmer-made-the-original-behind-the-music--52995155</link><description><![CDATA[(Recorded in June 2021) Filmmaker Tony Palmer’s more than 100 documentaries have featured everyone from Cream to Stravinsky; Jimi Hendrix to Yehudi Menuhin; Leonard Cohen to Richard Wagner. He collaborated with Frank Zappa on the surreal cult-classic 200 Motels and with his friend, John Lennon on All You Need is Love, a multipart series on the early days of rock n roll. He’s made three films about British composer Benjamin Britten. Tony Palmer’s work has been recognized with over forty international awards; not bad, for someone who fell into filmmaking.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0a4b1796-5708-11ec-879b-5fe26b3cfac7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995155/audio.mp3" length="51406578" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Recorded in June 2021) Filmmaker Tony Palmer’s more than 100 documentaries have featured everyone from Cream to Stravinsky; Jimi Hendrix to Yehudi Menuhin; Leonard Cohen to Richard Wagner. He collaborated with Frank Zappa on the surreal cult-classic...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Recorded in June 2021) Filmmaker Tony Palmer’s more than 100 documentaries have featured everyone from Cream to Stravinsky; Jimi Hendrix to Yehudi Menuhin; Leonard Cohen to Richard Wagner. He collaborated with Frank Zappa on the surreal cult-classic 200 Motels and with his friend, John Lennon on All You Need is Love, a multipart series on the early days of rock n roll. He’s made three films about British composer Benjamin Britten. Tony Palmer’s work has been recognized with over forty international awards; not bad, for someone who fell into filmmaking.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3210</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Paavo Järvi Conducts Beautiful Music</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/paavo-jarvi-conducts-beautiful-music--52994898</link><description><![CDATA[(Recorded June 2021) Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi is one of the most in-demand maestros in the world, and one of Alec’s favorite conductors. Järvi is currently the chief conductor of the NHK symphony orchestra in Tokyo and the Tonhalle Orchester-Zürich. Over his career, he’s led orchestras in Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Malmö, and, for the decade between 2001 and 2011, here in the United States, as the musical director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He and his musical family are pillars of the thriving classical music scene in his home country of Estonia. Paavo Järvi talks to Alec about how slowing down in the pandemic offered Paavo time to think, his early love of music, what it was like to come to the United States from Soviet-era Estonia as a 17-year-old, and what he took away from a decade of conducting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8a489058-5187-11ec-858e-bb66e23183cc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994898/audio.mp3" length="51436241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Recorded June 2021) Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi is one of the most in-demand maestros in the world, and one of Alec’s favorite conductors. Järvi is currently the chief conductor of the NHK symphony orchestra in Tokyo and the Tonhalle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Recorded June 2021) Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi is one of the most in-demand maestros in the world, and one of Alec’s favorite conductors. Järvi is currently the chief conductor of the NHK symphony orchestra in Tokyo and the Tonhalle Orchester-Zürich. Over his career, he’s led orchestras in Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Malmö, and, for the decade between 2001 and 2011, here in the United States, as the musical director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He and his musical family are pillars of the thriving classical music scene in his home country of Estonia. Paavo Järvi talks to Alec about how slowing down in the pandemic offered Paavo time to think, his early love of music, what it was like to come to the United States from Soviet-era Estonia as a 17-year-old, and what he took away from a decade of conducting the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3212</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lucy Walker Asks Hard Questions About Wildfires</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucy-walker-asks-hard-questions-about-wildfires--52995357</link><description><![CDATA[(Recorded September 2021) British documentarian Lucy Walker is asking big questions with her latest film, Bring Your Own Brigade. Specifically, why are there more catastrophic wildfires worldwide, and what could mitigate the destruction? Her gripping film focuses on real people impacted by two 2018 California wildfires, “The Camp Fire,” which killed 85 and nearly destroyed the town of Paradise, and “The Woolsey Fire,” which devastated parts of Malibu. Lucy’s camera takes you from the horror of people struggling to escape the wildfires to disbelief as residents reject steps that could limit future destruction. Lucy Walker’s other films include The Crash Reel, Countdown to Zero, Waste Land, Blindsight, and Devil’s Playground.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5d1e6cd8-4bfb-11ec-b22a-eb2d046d9096</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995357/audio.mp3" length="53117703" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Recorded September 2021) British documentarian Lucy Walker is asking big questions with her latest film, Bring Your Own Brigade. Specifically, why are there more catastrophic wildfires worldwide, and what could mitigate the destruction? Her gripping...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Recorded September 2021) British documentarian Lucy Walker is asking big questions with her latest film, Bring Your Own Brigade. Specifically, why are there more catastrophic wildfires worldwide, and what could mitigate the destruction? Her gripping film focuses on real people impacted by two 2018 California wildfires, “The Camp Fire,” which killed 85 and nearly destroyed the town of Paradise, and “The Woolsey Fire,” which devastated parts of Malibu. Lucy’s camera takes you from the horror of people struggling to escape the wildfires to disbelief as residents reject steps that could limit future destruction. Lucy Walker’s other films include The Crash Reel, Countdown to Zero, Waste Land, Blindsight, and Devil’s Playground.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3317</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Marla Frazee Draws A Delightful Childhood</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/marla-frazee-draws-a-delightful-childhood--52994055</link><description><![CDATA[(Recorded July 2021) Marla Frazee’s an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. She also the genius behind Boss Baby, the business-suit-wearing, hard-charging infant who changed Alec’s life. Marla Frazee says she tackles serious topics such as babies, birthday cake, boxer shorts, boys, and roller coasters. She’s been honored twice with the prestigious Caldecott medal. She’s written and illustrated A Couple Of Boys Have The Best Week Ever; Walk On!; and Santa Claus, The World’s Number One Toy Expert. She’s also illustrated books by other authors including All The World; The Seven Silly Eaters; Stars; and the New York Times bestselling Clementine series.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">db10ed3a-40e5-11ec-be2a-eb4a8b5eb8cf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994055/audio.mp3" length="48994528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>(Recorded July 2021) Marla Frazee’s an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. She also the genius behind Boss Baby, the business-suit-wearing, hard-charging infant who changed Alec’s life. Marla Frazee says she tackles serious topics...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[(Recorded July 2021) Marla Frazee’s an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. She also the genius behind Boss Baby, the business-suit-wearing, hard-charging infant who changed Alec’s life. Marla Frazee says she tackles serious topics such as babies, birthday cake, boxer shorts, boys, and roller coasters. She’s been honored twice with the prestigious Caldecott medal. She’s written and illustrated A Couple Of Boys Have The Best Week Ever; Walk On!; and Santa Claus, The World’s Number One Toy Expert. She’s also illustrated books by other authors including All The World; The Seven Silly Eaters; Stars; and the New York Times bestselling Clementine series.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3059</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Roger Staubach is Still Captain America</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/roger-staubach-is-still-captain-america--47196845</link><description><![CDATA[It’s great to interview childhood heroes, and Roger Staubach a.k.a “Captain America,” was a big one for a young Alec Baldwin. Stuabach was a Dallas Cowboy quarterback for eleven seasons, 1969 and 1980, and he led the team to the Super Bowl wins in 1972 and 1978. Staubach earned Super Bowl MVP in 1972. Growing up an only child in Cincinnati, Roger Staubach loved sports but didn’t start playing quarterback until high school. He went on to the Naval Academy, where he received the Heisman Trophy. He then served four years in the Navy, including a tour in Vietnam. Roger Staubach was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1985, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5b50bb66-0f80-11ec-a52b-3ff1d733672a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47196845/hsw1329797874.mp3" length="67860180" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s great to interview childhood heroes, and Roger Staubach a.k.a “Captain America,” was a big one for a young Alec Baldwin. Stuabach was a Dallas Cowboy quarterback for eleven seasons, 1969 and 1980, and he led the team to the Super Bowl wins in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s great to interview childhood heroes, and Roger Staubach a.k.a “Captain America,” was a big one for a young Alec Baldwin. Stuabach was a Dallas Cowboy quarterback for eleven seasons, 1969 and 1980, and he led the team to the Super Bowl wins in 1972 and 1978. Staubach earned Super Bowl MVP in 1972. Growing up an only child in Cincinnati, Roger Staubach loved sports but didn’t start playing quarterback until high school. He went on to the Naval Academy, where he received the Heisman Trophy. He then served four years in the Navy, including a tour in Vietnam. Roger Staubach was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1985, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2825</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introducing: Good Risings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-good-risings--47196842</link><description><![CDATA[Good Risings is a collection of mini-shows served up in less than 5 minutes, providing the perfect daily practice for anyone looking to lead a more intentional, mindful, and inspired life. Listen to one, two, or all the mini-shows on the Good Risings menu to perfectly curate your morning routine.<br /><br />Follow Good Risings On Social:<br /><br />IG/FB/TW/TT: @goodrisings<br /><br />✨ THE RISING SIGN with @queercosmos<br /><br />🔥 LEVEL-UP LATTE with @nichelle<br /><br />🌈 GRATEFUL GRAINS with @jacquelinemwood_1 & @bmcmuffin<br /><br />☮️ SPOONFUL OF SPIRITUALITY with @marieburnsholzer<br /><br />💌 HASH IT OUT with @lizlistens<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">47fca6f2-0bab-11ec-8020-0b72476e19e7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47196842/hsw1356726760.mp3" length="3145002" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Good Risings is a collection of mini-shows served up in less than 5 minutes, providing the perfect daily practice for anyone looking to lead a more intentional, mindful, and inspired life. Listen to one, two, or all the mini-shows on the Good Risings...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Good Risings is a collection of mini-shows served up in less than 5 minutes, providing the perfect daily practice for anyone looking to lead a more intentional, mindful, and inspired life. Listen to one, two, or all the mini-shows on the Good Risings menu to perfectly curate your morning routine.<br /><br />Follow Good Risings On Social:<br /><br />IG/FB/TW/TT: @goodrisings<br /><br />✨ THE RISING SIGN with @queercosmos<br /><br />🔥 LEVEL-UP LATTE with @nichelle<br /><br />🌈 GRATEFUL GRAINS with @jacquelinemwood_1 & @bmcmuffin<br /><br />☮️ SPOONFUL OF SPIRITUALITY with @marieburnsholzer<br /><br />💌 HASH IT OUT with @lizlistens<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lorena Gonzalez Fights for California’s Workers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lorena-gonzalez-fights-for-california-s-workers--47196844</link><description><![CDATA[Lorena Gonzalez, a Democrat, represents the 80th Assembly District in her hometown of San Diego. Raised by a single mother who worked as a nurse, Lorena learned the value of service early. She went to Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA Law and dedicated her career to labor organizing before taking office in 2013. Her impressive list of wins includes: paid sick leave, overtime for farmworkers, protecting janitorial workers against sexual assault, automatic voter registration at the DMV, diaper tax relief…the list goes on and on. She talks with Alec about her controversial “gig worker bill,” which required companies to reclassify independent contractors as employees, her sharp words for Elon Musk, and why it’s time for California to elect a Latina to statewide office. <br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4b02be8e-0469-11ec-aade-87e23af53c3e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47196844/hsw7388426036.mp3" length="64133201" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lorena Gonzalez, a Democrat, represents the 80th Assembly District in her hometown of San Diego. Raised by a single mother who worked as a nurse, Lorena learned the value of service early. She went to Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA Law and dedicated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lorena Gonzalez, a Democrat, represents the 80th Assembly District in her hometown of San Diego. Raised by a single mother who worked as a nurse, Lorena learned the value of service early. She went to Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA Law and dedicated her career to labor organizing before taking office in 2013. Her impressive list of wins includes: paid sick leave, overtime for farmworkers, protecting janitorial workers against sexual assault, automatic voter registration at the DMV, diaper tax relief…the list goes on and on. She talks with Alec about her controversial “gig worker bill,” which required companies to reclassify independent contractors as employees, her sharp words for Elon Musk, and why it’s time for California to elect a Latina to statewide office. <br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2670</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Howard Dean Still Has Something to Say</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/howard-dean-still-has-something-to-say--43450602</link><description><![CDATA[Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean offers a long-view take on what’s needed in this pivotal moment as Joe Biden takes office. Dean talks about vaccines, prioritizing the important while attending to the urgent, and what unity might look like for our deeply divided country. Dean has studied democracies around the world, yet much of his adult life has been rooted in Vermont where he practiced family medicine before becoming the state's longest-serving Governor from 1991 - 2003. Dean ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2004 Presidential race, pioneering grassroots fundraising. Then, as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 and 2009, his 50 state strategy played a key role in Barack Obama’s 2008 win. At 72, Dean teaches foreign policy at Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and is as opinionated and clear thinking as ever.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">797cb774-5451-11eb-86b7-af559cb16681</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43450602/hsw7514578250.mp3" length="47810581" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean offers a long-view take on what’s needed in this pivotal moment as Joe Biden takes office. Dean talks about vaccines, prioritizing the important while attending to the urgent, and what unity might look like for our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Vermont Governor Howard Dean offers a long-view take on what’s needed in this pivotal moment as Joe Biden takes office. Dean talks about vaccines, prioritizing the important while attending to the urgent, and what unity might look like for our deeply divided country. Dean has studied democracies around the world, yet much of his adult life has been rooted in Vermont where he practiced family medicine before becoming the state's longest-serving Governor from 1991 - 2003. Dean ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2004 Presidential race, pioneering grassroots fundraising. Then, as chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 and 2009, his 50 state strategy played a key role in Barack Obama’s 2008 win. At 72, Dean teaches foreign policy at Yale’s Jackson Institute for Global Affairs and is as opinionated and clear thinking as ever.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2984</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Art of the Art Deal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-the-art-deal--43450603</link><description><![CDATA[Alec looks at the art world from two angles -- from someone in it, and from someone who has observed the world from a distance. First, writer Michael Shnayerson -- his latest book, Boom, gives an exhaustive history of how today’s art market came to be. Shnayerson writes for magazines -- including Time and Vanity Fair -- and has written seven books. He has collaborated with Harry Belafonte, written a portrait of Andrew Cuomo, and unpacked General Motors and the electric car. Art dealer Richard Feigen, Alec’s second guest, spent his entire career in the art market. His New York gallery has sold hundreds of millions of dollars of the greatest works of art, from the Renaissance to Basquiat. He was the dealer to the newly minted millionaires of 1980’s New York who bought their art -- and their cultural cache -- from Richard Feigen.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b92b21d3-0186-48f8-beab-62ae60e5f605</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43450603/hsw3497970761.mp3" length="51445250" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alec looks at the art world from two angles -- from someone in it, and from someone who has observed the world from a distance. First, writer Michael Shnayerson -- his latest book, Boom, gives an exhaustive history of how today’s art market came to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alec looks at the art world from two angles -- from someone in it, and from someone who has observed the world from a distance. First, writer Michael Shnayerson -- his latest book, Boom, gives an exhaustive history of how today’s art market came to be. Shnayerson writes for magazines -- including Time and Vanity Fair -- and has written seven books. He has collaborated with Harry Belafonte, written a portrait of Andrew Cuomo, and unpacked General Motors and the electric car. Art dealer Richard Feigen, Alec’s second guest, spent his entire career in the art market. His New York gallery has sold hundreds of millions of dollars of the greatest works of art, from the Renaissance to Basquiat. He was the dealer to the newly minted millionaires of 1980’s New York who bought their art -- and their cultural cache -- from Richard Feigen.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3211</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ingrid Newkirk Was a Deputy Sheriff Before She Founded PETA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ingrid-newkirk-was-a-deputy-sheriff-before-she-founded-peta--43450606</link><description><![CDATA[Ingrid Newkirk is the co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA. It may be America’s best-known animal rights organization thanks to legal sophistication, scientific seriousness, and off-the-wall publicity stunts like throwing fake blood on models wearing fur, or infiltrating a KFC chicken-supplier to publicize alleged cruelty. They're also famous because a lot of big-name vegetarians have lent them a hand, including Alec, who narrated a documentary for PETA about animal abuse in traveling circuses, among other collaborations. Newkirk tells the story of her transformation from the happily carnivorous daughter of an engineer in New Delhi, to deputy sheriff in Maryland, to the nation's foremost warrior against "speciesism." Alec and Newkirk also go through all the big contemporary questions in animal rights, from hunting to animal-testing to roadside zoos, and she shares insights from her latest book about animal psychology and cognition, Animalkind.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e3093cd2-d05e-42c9-8b14-b847e29d8251</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43450606/hsw3133670135.mp3" length="35254048" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ingrid Newkirk is the co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA. It may be America’s best-known animal rights organization thanks to legal sophistication, scientific seriousness, and off-the-wall publicity stunts like throwing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ingrid Newkirk is the co-founder of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA. It may be America’s best-known animal rights organization thanks to legal sophistication, scientific seriousness, and off-the-wall publicity stunts like throwing fake blood on models wearing fur, or infiltrating a KFC chicken-supplier to publicize alleged cruelty. They're also famous because a lot of big-name vegetarians have lent them a hand, including Alec, who narrated a documentary for PETA about animal abuse in traveling circuses, among other collaborations. Newkirk tells the story of her transformation from the happily carnivorous daughter of an engineer in New Delhi, to deputy sheriff in Maryland, to the nation's foremost warrior against "speciesism." Alec and Newkirk also go through all the big contemporary questions in animal rights, from hunting to animal-testing to roadside zoos, and she shares insights from her latest book about animal psychology and cognition, Animalkind.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2199</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Daryl Hall Invites Alec In</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/daryl-hall-invites-alec-in--43450604</link><description><![CDATA[Hall & Oates is the biggest-selling vocal duo in history. "Maneater," "Rich Girl," "You Make My Dreams Come True," and countless other hits will be beloved for generations. So Daryl Hall has long been at the top of Alec's Most Wanted list for Here's the Thing. When the conversation finally took place this past December, it was on Hall's home-turf: Daryl's House, his restaurant and music-venue in Pawling, NY. In a conversation interspersed with some classic recordings, Hall talks about his teen years in suburban Pennsylvania singing doo-wop on the streets with his friends -- a far cry from the rock-star life he was leading 15 years later. For that transition to happen, he first had to meet John Oates. That happened in 1967 when a gunfight broke out at a club they had both been performing at. Their fate was sealed: the two kept up a rigorous concert schedule until this year, when coronavirus put a temporary end to public gatherings. You can still hear their later work on this new vinyl release of their masterful album of soul standards, Our Kind of Soul.  Or tune in to AXS for Hall's hit show Live from Daryl's House. On each episode, he brings another big-name musician up to the club in Pawling and they jam together.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e573bf6d-f5d5-44e9-8d20-4b9e71bdeb11</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43450604/hsw3398402342.mp3" length="40735727" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hall &amp; Oates is the biggest-selling vocal duo in history. "Maneater," "Rich Girl," "You Make My Dreams Come True," and countless other hits will be beloved for generations. So Daryl Hall has long been at the top of Alec's Most Wanted list for Here's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hall & Oates is the biggest-selling vocal duo in history. "Maneater," "Rich Girl," "You Make My Dreams Come True," and countless other hits will be beloved for generations. So Daryl Hall has long been at the top of Alec's Most Wanted list for Here's the Thing. When the conversation finally took place this past December, it was on Hall's home-turf: Daryl's House, his restaurant and music-venue in Pawling, NY. In a conversation interspersed with some classic recordings, Hall talks about his teen years in suburban Pennsylvania singing doo-wop on the streets with his friends -- a far cry from the rock-star life he was leading 15 years later. For that transition to happen, he first had to meet John Oates. That happened in 1967 when a gunfight broke out at a club they had both been performing at. Their fate was sealed: the two kept up a rigorous concert schedule until this year, when coronavirus put a temporary end to public gatherings. You can still hear their later work on this new vinyl release of their masterful album of soul standards, Our Kind of Soul.  Or tune in to AXS for Hall's hit show Live from Daryl's House. On each episode, he brings another big-name musician up to the club in Pawling and they jam together.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2542</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Amy Schumer Grew Up in a Nude House</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/amy-schumer-grew-up-in-a-nude-house--52995265</link><description><![CDATA[Amy Schumer says she's been called the "girl next door, fastest-rising comic" for ten years. But it's more true than it's ever been, given three high profile successes in 2015: her increasingly hilarious and transgressive Comedy Central television show "Inside Amy Schumer;" the feature film "Trainwreck" (written by Schumer); and a new HBO comedy special filmed at the Apollo Theater. She talks to host Alec Baldwin about growing up on Long Island, playing the worst person ever, and the Pilates class they shared a decade ago.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">13991d2c-8523-11ec-996c-ef70ab49518b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52995265/audio.mp3" length="40509953" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Amy Schumer says she's been called the "girl next door, fastest-rising comic" for ten years. But it's more true than it's ever been, given three high profile successes in 2015: her increasingly hilarious and transgressive Comedy Central television...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Amy Schumer says she's been called the "girl next door, fastest-rising comic" for ten years. But it's more true than it's ever been, given three high profile successes in 2015: her increasingly hilarious and transgressive Comedy Central television show "Inside Amy Schumer;" the feature film "Trainwreck" (written by Schumer); and a new HBO comedy special filmed at the Apollo Theater. She talks to host Alec Baldwin about growing up on Long Island, playing the worst person ever, and the Pilates class they shared a decade ago.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2529</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bryan Stevenson Wants 'Equal Justice'</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bryan-stevenson-wants-equal-justice--44128573</link><description><![CDATA[From 1877 to 1950, nearly 4,000 black people were lynched in the United States. Bryan Stevenson says these stories aren't part of the collective historical memory of most Americans, but they should be. Stevenson is the founder and director of the Equal Justice Institute, an Alabama-based non-profit that fights for retrials, death-sentence reversals, and exoneration in the face of racially-charged legal practices and policies.<br />The Equal Justice Institute's report about lynching, recently detailed in The New York Times, is one piece of Stevenson's work focused on "confronting the legacy of racial terror"—a legacy that is directly observable today in the record numbers of incarcerated black men and boys. In this episode of Here's The Thing, Stevenson tells host Alec Baldwin that he believes the history of slavery and violence needs to be radically acknowledged and addressed if Americans are to achieve the promise of an equal society.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c9d916fc-7f87-11eb-bb86-b38948eec53a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44128573/hsw8791495715.mp3" length="39273529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From 1877 to 1950, nearly 4,000 black people were lynched in the United States. Bryan Stevenson says these stories aren't part of the collective historical memory of most Americans, but they should be. Stevenson is the founder and director of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[From 1877 to 1950, nearly 4,000 black people were lynched in the United States. Bryan Stevenson says these stories aren't part of the collective historical memory of most Americans, but they should be. Stevenson is the founder and director of the Equal Justice Institute, an Alabama-based non-profit that fights for retrials, death-sentence reversals, and exoneration in the face of racially-charged legal practices and policies.<br />The Equal Justice Institute's report about lynching, recently detailed in The New York Times, is one piece of Stevenson's work focused on "confronting the legacy of racial terror"—a legacy that is directly observable today in the record numbers of incarcerated black men and boys. In this episode of Here's The Thing, Stevenson tells host Alec Baldwin that he believes the history of slavery and violence needs to be radically acknowledged and addressed if Americans are to achieve the promise of an equal society.<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2451</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>David Letterman and Michael Douglas</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-letterman-and-michael-douglas--52994660</link><description><![CDATA[David Letterman began his Late Night gig as a self-described “gap-toothed, unknown smart ass.” But thirty highly successful years later, Letterman’s comedy formula has evolved: he no longer attends all the meetings or makes all the decisions and stupid pet tricks are a thing of the past. Letterman began his television career as a weatherman, but moved rapidly up to anchorman and talk show host. He left for L.A. and, after only three years on the comedy scene there, he found himself guest-hosting the Tonight Show. He talks to Alec about how a quintuple by-pass and the birth of a child have dramatically shifted Letterman’s priorities.Michael Douglas has lived in the same apartment overlooking Central Park for decades. Alec joins him there for a compelling conversation about what makes a great director and why playing the villain is so wonderful. Douglas reveals how competition with his father, legendary actor Kirk Douglas, shaped both his career and his life as a parent. He says he’s much more honest with his young daughter than he ever thought he’d be. Douglas explains how his father’s early brush with death, and his own cancer diagnosis affected them each in different ways.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">debca72c-8522-11ec-92c5-e7e6ed944f2f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994660/audio.mp3" length="63506065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David Letterman began his Late Night gig as a self-described “gap-toothed, unknown smart ass.” But thirty highly successful years later, Letterman’s comedy formula has evolved: he no longer attends all the meetings or makes all the decisions and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Letterman began his Late Night gig as a self-described “gap-toothed, unknown smart ass.” But thirty highly successful years later, Letterman’s comedy formula has evolved: he no longer attends all the meetings or makes all the decisions and stupid pet tricks are a thing of the past. Letterman began his television career as a weatherman, but moved rapidly up to anchorman and talk show host. He left for L.A. and, after only three years on the comedy scene there, he found himself guest-hosting the Tonight Show. He talks to Alec about how a quintuple by-pass and the birth of a child have dramatically shifted Letterman’s priorities.Michael Douglas has lived in the same apartment overlooking Central Park for decades. Alec joins him there for a compelling conversation about what makes a great director and why playing the villain is so wonderful. Douglas reveals how competition with his father, legendary actor Kirk Douglas, shaped both his career and his life as a parent. He says he’s much more honest with his young daughter than he ever thought he’d be. Douglas explains how his father’s early brush with death, and his own cancer diagnosis affected them each in different ways.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3966</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lorne Michaels and Erica and Molly Jong</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lorne-michaels-and-erica-and-molly-jong--52994267</link><description><![CDATA[Lorne Michaels had nothing to lose on October 11, 1975, when Saturday Night Live first aired. He doesn't pull all-nighters any more in preparation for the week’s show, but Michaels tells Alec he is still anxious on Saturdays at 11:30 pm. Michaels believes in the power of live performance and gives SNL hosts the best bits. But aside from the funniest lines, the irreverent Michaels offers little protection. Alec is no exception.Alec sat down with Erica Jong, author of the 1970s best-seller, Fear Of Flying, and her daughter Molly Jong-Fast. Erica talks candidly about coping with three divorces, and tells Alec she is certain her current marriage will be her last. Meanwhile, daughter Molly had no idea her mom wrote so-called “dirty” books. She does recall her mom being consumed by work and travel, but concludes that her mother’s legacy is about being honest.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">94c80562-8522-11ec-8123-5beb04d139dd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2013 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52994267/audio.mp3" length="63561657" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lorne Michaels had nothing to lose on October 11, 1975, when Saturday Night Live first aired. He doesn't pull all-nighters any more in preparation for the week’s show, but Michaels tells Alec he is still anxious on Saturdays at 11:30 pm. Michaels...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lorne Michaels had nothing to lose on October 11, 1975, when Saturday Night Live first aired. He doesn't pull all-nighters any more in preparation for the week’s show, but Michaels tells Alec he is still anxious on Saturdays at 11:30 pm. Michaels believes in the power of live performance and gives SNL hosts the best bits. But aside from the funniest lines, the irreverent Michaels offers little protection. Alec is no exception.Alec sat down with Erica Jong, author of the 1970s best-seller, Fear Of Flying, and her daughter Molly Jong-Fast. Erica talks candidly about coping with three divorces, and tells Alec she is certain her current marriage will be her last. Meanwhile, daughter Molly had no idea her mom wrote so-called “dirty” books. She does recall her mom being consumed by work and travel, but concludes that her mother’s legacy is about being honest.  Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3969</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/93d1a99a307662f0816a1f96bbd83fa7.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kristen Wiig</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kristen-wiig--44128574</link><description><![CDATA[Alec talks with Kristen Wiig -- who catered, did floral design, answered phones at a law firm and handed out peach samples at a farmer’s market -- all before landing her current gig, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.<br />Kristen says she loves performing, but admits there’s also a “big part of me that’s just like: don’t look at me.” Kristen talks about auditioning for SNL, and the prospect of life beyond SNL: “I mean that’s my family, it’s my heart, it’s New York to me.”<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1c1e01a8-7f87-11eb-8c99-6f688d50c5d4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44128574/hsw4985553890.mp3" length="39195643" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alec talks with Kristen Wiig -- who catered, did floral design, answered phones at a law firm and handed out peach samples at a farmer’s market -- all before landing her current gig, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.
Kristen says she loves...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alec talks with Kristen Wiig -- who catered, did floral design, answered phones at a law firm and handed out peach samples at a farmer’s market -- all before landing her current gig, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live.<br />Kristen says she loves performing, but admits there’s also a “big part of me that’s just like: don’t look at me.” Kristen talks about auditioning for SNL, and the prospect of life beyond SNL: “I mean that’s my family, it’s my heart, it’s New York to me.”<br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2446</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stephen Daldry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stephen-daldry--44128572</link><description><![CDATA[Alec sits down with director Stephen Daldry, whose new movie, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," opens on Christmas Day.<br />Stephen offers a window into his past – from training as a clown and driving giraffes through Pompeii to being serenaded with Billy Elliot songs by a persistent Elton John. Alec and Stephen trade notes on acting styles -- and whether being Mayor – of New York or London – would be satisfying. Stephen says he makes work “to change the world;” Alec’s no longer sure change is possible. <br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ce539b9a-7f86-11eb-87fe-5f3ab396a725</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44128572/hsw9717604568.mp3" length="29455591" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Baozii Boy</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Alec sits down with director Stephen Daldry, whose new movie, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," opens on Christmas Day.
Stephen offers a window into his past – from training as a clown and driving giraffes through Pompeii to being serenaded with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alec sits down with director Stephen Daldry, whose new movie, "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," opens on Christmas Day.<br />Stephen offers a window into his past – from training as a clown and driving giraffes through Pompeii to being serenaded with Billy Elliot songs by a persistent Elton John. Alec and Stephen trade notes on acting styles -- and whether being Mayor – of New York or London – would be satisfying. Stephen says he makes work “to change the world;” Alec’s no longer sure change is possible. <br /> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com" rel="noopener">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4801f36b4a661e8e122b2dd81569a946.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
