Writer and "Call Your Girlfriend" co-host Ann Friedman gives us the scoop on the growing popularity of moss-viewing excursions with women in Japan.
Diablo Cody – ‘Dwayne Who?’
The "Ricki and the Flash" screenwriter, who also delivered a few rock star etiquette tips, offers up an icebreaker familiar in her home.
Diablo Cody’s Whitesnake Mistake and Rock Star Advice
"Juno" writer and "United States of Tara" creator Diablo Cody returns to the big screen with her new film, "Ricki and the Flash." It stars Meryl Streep as a burned out rock musician and it hits theaters this Friday, August 7th. The screenwriter riffs on a hair metal snafu with Meryl Streep, Jonathan Demme's musical standards, and "curb sneakers."
Forget Everything You Know About Birth Order and Personality
Is the eldest child always the smartest? Is the youngest sibling destined to be spoiled? Throw out everything you know about birth order science because Marketplace reporter Mark Garrison tells us about a new study which shows that birth order has little to no effect on personality or intelligence.
‘Aqua Teen Hunger Force’ Creators Get Serious About Absurdity
The creators of the surreal cult cartoon -- which concludes its 11th and final season on Cartoon Network this week -- list the absurd people and shows that encouraged them to create a series about a trio of anthropomorphic fast food items.
Abigail Spencer Cherishes her Southern Roots and ‘Rectify’ Truths
The "Rectify" star, best known for her roles in distinguished cable dramas, tells Brendan about her "Floribama" roots, her big break from "Mad Men," and undergoing therapy in public.
Piedrazos: The Brine-Soaked Snack Straight From Oaxaca
Rico gets a lesson from food writer Bill Esparza on piedrazos, a dish typically served around Oaxaca during the time of the Guelaguetza in July.
Listener Feedback: A Dog Lover Speaks Up and Corrections on Corrections
Our listeners talk back about a few things they might have disagreed with on the show, correct us... and themselves.
Riki Lindhome Solves Modern Problems with Gilded Age Wisdom
The co-creator and star of Comedy Central's series "Another Period" (and one half of comedy music duo Garfunkel & Oates) delivers frank advice about camera-shy "Lolitas," unwelcome living room concerts, and Debbie Down(ton)ers.
How Willis Carrier Helped Us Keep Our Cool
Back in 1902, a guy named Willis Carrier drew up plans for an invention that made life a lot more comfortable for everybody. Learn the history of the modern air conditioner and get a chilly drink to go with it.