On this week’s show, Rico interviewed artist Chris Burden about his new slot-cars-on-steroids installation “Metropolis II.” Video of the piece in action during its opening weekend within:
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Hi (again) Seattle!
This month, 94.9 KUOW-FM helps the good people of Seattle, WA start their weekends early… by spinning The Dinner Party Wednesday nights at 10pm. Click here for details:
Vote for Best Icebreaker of ’11
We’re compiling our annual “Best Of” show. Click “Read More” to chime in with your votes for the year’s best Icebreaker joke:
WHYY extends Brotherly Love to The Dinner Party
Starting December 3rd, Philly’s WHYY is airing “The Dinner Party” Saturdays at 9pm! And our half-Philly, all-Pennsylvanian hosting team couldn’t be more pleased.
Tonight: The Current joins the Party
Minnesotan music station par excellence “The Current” airs The Dinner Party tonight — November 13th — at 9pm. Tune in and pretend the weekend’s just beginning.
Welcome Lexington!!!
Starting Saturday November 5th at noon, we welcome listeners of Lexington, KY station WUKY into our audio parlour.
Underground Market Needs Above-Ground Help
A few episodes back, Rico reported on San Francisco’s monthly “Underground Market.” Alas, such stories seem to have brought the event some *less*-desirable attention… from the likes of the SF health department. Details, and how you can help, after the jump…
Your Dream Guests Have Arrived!
We received oodles of fantastic responses to our call-out for "Dream Dinner Party Guests." And now, without further ado, here's a sample of who showed up to your epic shindigs...
Tell us your dream dinner party guests!
I know, it’s unfair. Every week, WE get to choose the “Guest of Honor” for our show. To right this wrong, we’d love it if you’d let us know YOUR ideal guests. Anyone’s fair game. Share your picks after the break.
Your Dinner Party Disaster Here
We’ve all been there, and now it’s time to spill: what’s your worst dinner party experience? Set something on fire? Insult a stranger? Fail to hide your host’s inedible food? Share your story with us, and we might include it on this site… or even on the show.