After talking to Rico and Brendan about her new stand-up special and married life, the comedian expertly guides our listeners through a few cringe-worthy problems.
Cameron Esposito Talks ‘Marriage Material’… and Dolphin Skin
Cameron Esposito been named "A Comic to Watch" by The New York Times and Jezebel, and you may, in fact, have watched her on IFC's Maron or E!'s Chelsea Lately. Her 2014 album, "Same Sex Symbol," was named "One of the Year's Best" by The A.V. Club. Now she's just released a new album, which was also filmed as a stand-up special. It's called "Marriage Material." The comedian turns her bachelor bash into a stand-up special and explains how the Supreme Court changed her sense of humor.
The Eerie Day the Niagara Falls Went Dry
Around this time, back in the 19th century, one of the wonders of the natural world... became one of the creepiest.
Why You Shouldn’t Believe the Hype About the Whiskey Shortage
If you believe news stories that have been flying around for the last few months... the world's in the midst of a whiskey shortage. So to find out more, Rico spoke to Reid Mitenbuler, who recently wrote a book about the history of American whiskey. He's got a contrarian view of the so-called "shortage" and explains why.
6 Whiskey Recommendations From Reid Mitenbuler That Won’t Break the Bank
The "Bourbon Empire" author offers up a few selections of Scotch and American whiskeys.
The Hairy Controversy in Professional Cycling
Writer Danielle Henderson stops by to talk about how rebel cyclist Peter Sagan, who got a few people talking when he bucked the trend and competed with the hair on his legs intact.
Jeff Nichols Celebrates Men of Few Words
Jeff Nichols is probably best known for his hit coming-of-age thriller "Mud," which helped re-launch Matthew McConaughey's career... although Nichols' go-to actor is Michael Shannon. The actor has appeared in all four of his film, including his new one: the tender sci-fi drama "Midnight Special." The director talks to Rico about the films and filmmakers that influenced him and explains how he tries to accurately portray his Southern roots on the silver screen.
Heather Havrilesky Gives Us the Silent Treatment
Each week, you send in your questions about how to behave and here to answer them this week is writer Heather Havrilesky. She writes the popular advice column, Ask Polly and this year, she'll release her second book called, "How to be a Person in the World." Listen as she solves listener questions about family members prying into their love lives and hosts who insist you leave your shoes at the door.
Dan Colen on Painting Big Clouds in Big Cloud Country
World-renowned artist Dan Colen's work is a part of the Whitney museum's permanent collection, among others. The artist discusses a triptych of paintings he contributed to a show at the Marfa Myths festival which were inspired by a scene from the 1940 Disney musical "Fantasia."
Lauren Weedman Tells a Tale of Moms and ‘Miss Fortune’
Lauren Weedman turned heads with her scene-stealing role on HBO's "Looking" -- which earned her a Critic's Choice nomination. She's also turned her colorful life into nine one-woman shows and two books. The latest is "Miss Fortune: Fresh Perspectives on Having It All from Someone Who Is Not Okay." She tells us about the Paul Simon concert that saved her family life.