Contemporary artist and filmmaker Doug Aitken discusses his new project, "Station to Station," which takes artists and musicians out of their usual spaces to explore what they create during a transcontinental train journey.
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Jason Segel on David Foster Wallace, Our American Character
Jason Segel gained fame on comedy shows like the beloved "Freaks and Geeks" and "How I Met Your Mother" and cut his teeth writing and starring in films like "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "The Muppets" reboot. In his latest film, he stars as the late author David Foster Wallace in "The End of the Tour" and talks to Rico about tackling "Infinite Jest,"disillusionment in American materialism... and Snapchatting selfies.
Bobcat Goldthwait on Comedy Kingmaker Barry Crimmins
Stand-up comic and filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwait discusses his deeply empathetic documentary, "Call Me Lucky," which follows the life and career of Crimmins, and the comedian/activist's fight against child pornography.
Diablo Cody – ‘Dwayne Who?’
The "Ricki and the Flash" screenwriter, who also delivered a few rock star etiquette tips, offers up an icebreaker familiar in her home.
Diablo Cody’s Whitesnake Mistake and Rock Star Advice
"Juno" writer and "United States of Tara" creator Diablo Cody returns to the big screen with her new film, "Ricki and the Flash." It stars Meryl Streep as a burned out rock musician and it hits theaters this Friday, August 7th. The screenwriter riffs on a hair metal snafu with Meryl Streep, Jonathan Demme's musical standards, and "curb sneakers."
Abigail Spencer Cherishes her Southern Roots and ‘Rectify’ Truths
The "Rectify" star, best known for her roles in distinguished cable dramas, tells Brendan about her "Floribama" roots, her big break from "Mad Men," and undergoing therapy in public.
Joshua Oppenheimer Aims to Move Beyond Fear in ‘The Look of Silence’
Oscar-nominated documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer discusses his follow-up to "The Act of Killing." In "The Look of Silence,"an Indonesian genocide survivor confronts killers still in power.
Joe Manganiello – ‘Fresh Prints’
The "Magic Mike XXL" star tells a snowy icebreaker with the perfect '90s sitcom reference before answering a few listener questions in our etiquette segment.
The Triumphs and Tragedies of Nina Simone Through the Lens of Liz Garbus
Nina Simone, known as the "high priestess of soul," has returned to the zeitgeist recently and is the subject of a new documentary released this week on Netflix -- the first they've ever commissioned -- called "What Happened, Misss Simone?" The film's director, Liz Garbus, talks with Brendan about the singer's brilliant musical talent, her struggle with bipolar disorder, and her passion for the civil rights movement.
Joe Manganiello Strips Away Stereotypes, Bad Etiquette
Joe Manganiello won legions of fans playing Alcide, a werewolf in the smash HBO series "True Blood." He also plays (ahem) Big Dick Richie, one of the tribe of male strippers whose lives were portrayed with a surprising sweetness and intelligence in the hit film "Magic Mike." Joe reprises the role in the new sequel, "Magic Mike XXL." He gives us an in-depth look at the world of male strippers, then advises our listeners on horrible nicknames, breakfast birthday bashes and open-shirt policies.