The writer and show-creator behind "House of Cards" understands characters who are sly manipulators - and every bit as entertaining as they are cunning.
The Frivolous Love Notes of Vikings
The Viking "jötunvillur code" has confounded scholars since its use 900 years ago. This week someone finally cracked the code. It was more candy-heart than battle-epic.
Sound Decisions Behind ‘Gravity,’ ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ Earn Oscar Noms
You won't see Skip Lievsay's work on screen in either of the two movies for which he is currently nominated for Oscars - but his work as one of Hollywood's leading sound mixers doesn't go unnoticed.
Lego-mania! One Mom’s Struggles with Sanity in Bricksburg
Arlaina Tibensky has two children, one husband, and thousands of tiny, sharp plastic LEGO building blocks that are trying to take over her home - but, she assumes, they're also her kids' tickets to MIT.
Playlist: Episode 237
Music from this week's show.
Playlist: Episode 239
The Sea & Cake – “The Argument” Aphex Twin – “Boy/Girl Song” Tipsy – “Liquordelic” Holloway, Ter Linen & Mortensen – “Sulla Ruita Di Fourtuna” Koop – “Koo Island Blues” Mark Mothersbaugh – “Ping Island Lightning Strike” John Mapes – “Along Comes a Friend” The Rembrandts – “I’ll Be There for You” The Residents – […]
Steve Coogan: Full Interview
When Brendan interviewed actor and writer Steve Coogan, there was a lot of great conversation that didn't make it into the broadcast. Take a listen here for Mr. Coogan's extended notes on religion, his own sense of humor, and cheese.
B.J. Novak and the Food Photographer
In addition to the story B.J. Novak told us for the broadcast, he shared this second, equally internet-appropriate story, "The Man Who Took Pictures of Everything He Ate."
‘Chinese New Year’ Sales
Sales is a duo from Florida with an almost unsearchable band name. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, here's their latest single, "Chinese New Year."
How Louis Armstrong Blew Audiences Away
"Louis Armstrong: Master of Modernism" by scholar Thomas Brothers investigates the 'glory years' of Louis Armstrong's career - the 1920s and 1930s - during which the artist managed to be both a best-selling commercial star and an revolutionary musician at the same time.