Baz Luhrmann reveals a bit of his childhood in this quip. We talk to the film director more later in the show.
Writer Mary Roach Sheds Light on the Hidden World of Digestion
Writer Mary Roach has made an art of science evangelism: her books “Bonk” (about sex) and “Stiff” (cadavers) both became bestsellers. Mary’s latest effort is “Gulp: Adventures of the Alimentary Canal,” which shines a light on the dark spaces where we process food. Mary schools Brendan in several of its fascinating factoids…including saliva-salves, blushing stomachs, […]
Playlist: Episode 215
Music In This Week’s Show: The Sea & Cake – “The Argument” Aphex Twin – “Girl/Boy Song” Tipsy – “Liquordelic” Lemon Jelly – “A Tune for Jack” Bonobo – “Noctuary” Bertrand Burgalat – “Des Yeux Roses” Pronto – “Tardigrades” Chet Baker – “That Old Feeling” Dent May – “Rent Money” Frank Black – “Headache” Generationals […]
Playlist: Episode 214
A list of tracks in this week's show.
Actor Miles Teller Shares Quirky Pairs – and Pickles
In his new movie, actor Miles Teller plays a bad boy who falls for a good girl. It's a tale of opposites attracting - so Miles gave us some other quirky-perfect pairs.
Puffer Guns and Cereal Cannons
In 1902, a scientist had a grain of an idea: a gun that would take the tiny bit of moisture within a rice or other grains, turn it to steam, and "puff" that grain up into a crispy precursor to the contents of a modern cereal box. A group seeking to establish a museum of food and drink, showed off a historical grain cannon at a recent Brooklyn event.
Surviving an Earthquake with Trent Reznor
Kennedy rose to fame twenty years ago as a veejay on MTV, hosting music videos and interviewing celebrities, and always injecting her distinctive, brash personality. In this excerpt from her new memoir, she learns not to get stuck with a rock star in a natural disaster.
Ricky Skaggs Plays Eddie Etiquette
Ricky Skaggs is an icon in country, bluegrass, and roots music. His new memoir shares stories from the half-century he's logged in Nashville and on the road. Here, he offers advice to on how to keep any audience wanting you back - be it concert-goers or party hosts.
David Oyelowo Accepts the Honor of Oprah Slaps
The English star of "Lee Daniels' The Butler" had to become a 'borderline scholar' of the American Civil Rights movement - and got slapped by Oprah along the way.
Piper Kerman on the Reality Behind ‘Orange is the New Black’
Netflix's hit series "Orange is the New Black" is based on a real-life memoir by Piper Kerman, chronicling her fifteen months spent in prison. She joined us to talk about the reality behind her own Hollywood depiction and how it feels to walk down streets filled with billboards advertising the darkest chapter of her life.