Story time and solitary weeping at The Paris Review with deputy editor Sadie Stein. She takes us through the most dinner-party-worthy bits of the current issue, Number 207.
“Penguin Semi-Joke” – Andrew Bujalski
A semi-joke joke from Andrew Bujalski, director of “Computer Chess,” which just got nominated for an Independent Spirit award.
Playlist: Episode 188
Music from this week's show.
Everything is Embarrassing for Sky Ferreira
The first single from actress/model/singer Sky Ferreria's EP is perfect for a thoughtful strut across the dance floor.
Salman Rushdie on Undercover Life
Rushdie’s new memoir recounts the surreal years following the publication of “The Satanic Verses,” after the Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against him.
Keep the Cargo Pants Away from Tim Gunn
Tim Gunn warns us about the plague of cargo capris, then gracefully addresses listener questions about power(point) ties and ill-suited party wear.
The Selby is in Your Dream Kitchen
Todd Selby, mastermind behind the New York Times column “Edible Selby” recently released a coffee table book chock-full of beautifully-shot kitchen spaces.
Blasphemy and Protest
For over twenty years, Sherman Alexie has been one of the country’s finest (and funniest) storytellers. Today we overhear Sherman reading from his new collection “Blasphemy.”
Talking About Talking About Rian Johnson
Writer/director Rian Johnson’s stunning sci-fi thriller “Looper” is equal parts nerve-jangling thriller and thoughtful rumination on cycles of violence.
Diphthong vs. Gherkin
Sadie Stein, Deputy Editor of the Paris Review, brings us the results of a lexical battle royale