This week back in 1940, Warner Bros. released the animated short "A Wild Hare," officially introducing one of the biggest stars in movie history: Bugs Bunny. Learn how Bugs got his name and his catchphrase, then sip this wascally drink.
Joshua Oppenheimer Aims to Move Beyond Fear in ‘The Look of Silence’
Oscar-nominated documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer discusses his follow-up to "The Act of Killing." In "The Look of Silence,"an Indonesian genocide survivor confronts killers still in power.
Thundercat – ‘Them Changes’
Stephen Bruner, a.k.a. the musician known as Thundercat, made ripples this year with his appearance on Kendrick Lamar's rap masterpiece "To Pimp a Butterfly." His new EP The Beyond -- Where the Giants Roam" is only going to raise his profile further. Here's a track from it called, "Them Changes."
Naomi Jackson – ‘Between You & Me’
This week's Eavesdropping guest, Brooklyn author Naomi Jackson, shares a little eye humor.
Sarah Gertrude Shapiro’s ‘UnREAL’ Look at Reality TV
Writer Sarah Gertrude Shapiro draws inspiration from her previous role as producer for nine seasons of "The Bachelor" to bring in her newest series, "UnREAL." Find out why her own experience on "The Bachelor" was "kind of like a vegan getting hired to work in a slaughterhouse." Plus, Rico and Sarah exchange tips on surefire ways to make a 20-something cry.
Weird, Wonderful Talk Shows, Handpicked by Chris Gethard
For years, actor and comedian Chris Gethard hosted the cult favorite public access TV show, "The Chris Gethard Show." Now his show is on the Fusion network, and he tells us about some of the twisted, hard-to-categorize variety shows that shaped his tastes.
A Most Eggcellent Contest
Lizzie O'Leary, host of Marketplace Weekend, says that the 700-year-old British "egg throwing" championship is everything it's cracked up to be. Egg trebuchet? Check!
Tim and Eric Change Your Life Forever
Channeling their new self-help book, comedians Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim ("Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!") teach our listeners how to be better people, and of course, how to "remove their tubes."
Perusing Menus… for 100 Years
USC Associate Professor Josh Kun recently curated an exhibition for The L.A. Public Library on the vast history of the city's menus called, "To Live and Dine in L.A." He gives Rico a peek at the some of the tens of thousands of menus they have in their collection, ranging from the subtle to the absurd.
New Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera Sings Out
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera takes us from the spoken-word poems of his mother's kitchen to the inherent contradiction of being the nation's appointed poet. Plus, he'll share with you the nutrients that poems need to grow.