The famed food writer talks about baking anxiety, the dark side of cheese, and crackerjacks - and why we are because we cook.
Actor Colin Firth on Assuming New Identities
Oscar-winning actor Colin Firth chats with Rico about identity crises and unanswerable questions, then dissects our brains.
Author Rachel Kushner Discusses Her Latest Novel, ‘The Flamethrowers’
The Flamethrowers, a new novel from Rachel Kushner, might be a bit difficult to parse in casual party chit-chat. Luckily, the author sat down with Brendan to talk it out, so you’ll be the savviest person in the room.
American Pickers’ Mike Wolfe Uncovers his First Find
On the History Channel series American Pickers, Mike Wolfe travels the country digging up unbelievable (and undervalued) collectibles. He tells us about the first time he hit a goldmine.
Chef Bobby Flay Cooks Up Answers to Your Etiquette Quandaries
We grill celebrity chef, restauranteur, and star of cooking/reality shows Bobby Flay with listener questions - and see how well he takes the heat.
Molly Ringwald Picks a Few New Standards
Molly Ringwald is best-known for her leading roles in classics like “The Breakfast Club” and “Pretty in Pink” - but the actress-turned-author has now added another line to her résumé: jazz singer. Her debut album Except Sometimes is a collection of jazz and pop standards. She tells us about it, and about a few newer songs that should be enshrined in the songbook.
Jane Fonda’s Workout and The VHS
Jane Fonda blazed a trail for leg-warmer-wearers everywhere with the release of her first workout video tape in 1982. It went on to sell millions of copies, which spiked VCR sales, and helped grow the fitness industry nationwide. While you certainly shouldn’t drink alcohol while exercising, here’s a custom (healthy!) concoction for your post-workout wind-down.
Modern Farmer’s Reyhan Harmanci & the Joys of Chicken Rentals
Reyhan Harmanci, Deputy Editor of the new food & culture magazine Modern Farmer, explains how to have all the fun of a chicken coop - but pay a little less scratch.
Elliot Bergman of Wild Belle Gets Meta
Elliot Bergman who, along with his sister Natalie, makes music as Wild Belle, tells us a fitting joke…about wild bells.
Writer and Producer Michael Price Relives the Rise and Fall of Wile E. Coyote
Michael Price’s latest project, “Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out,” debuted recently on The Cartoon Network. It takes the world of Star Wars… and recasts it in the form of animated Legos. He lists some other unusual adaptations.