The director talks about bonding with the secluded subjects of her documentary and capturing their struggle to establish their independence.
Etgar Keret Welcomes a Child Amidst Chaos
"Girls" actor Alex Karpovsky reads an excerpt from the author's memoir, "The Seven Good Years."
Jackie Collins Heats up our Etiquette Segment
The always entertaining best-selling novelist advises our listeners on their particularly cheeky questions about lost underwear and a stolen microwave.
Paul Dano Delves into Brian Wilson’s Troubled Genius in ‘Love & Mercy’
The actor talks to Rico about trying to capture the brilliance and sadness in the early years of the legendary music figure, whom he portrays in the music biopic.
The Messy Mystery of Sloppy Joe History
Dive deep into the complicated origin of the sloppy sandwich, which involves one of the greatest literary figures in history. Then wash it down with a tart drink.
The Overlooked Eclair is on the Rise
Brendan talks with Serious Eats writer Niko Triantafillou on how one of the most popular French pastries in America is on the verge of a trend.
Museums Welcome Selfie-Snapping Patrons
Sadie Stein, contributing editor at the Paris Review, talks to us about the growing trend of museums catering to the selfie-taking crowd. Try not to inadvertently recreate the pose in Edvard Munch's "The Scream."
Revisit Rico’s SantaCon adventure
Rico tagged along with a diehard group SantaCon enthusiasts for the annual event. Listen as a little chaos ensues.
Mia Alvar Tells a Tale of Parties and Expats in 1980s Bahrain
The author, who was born in the Philippines and raised in Bahrain and the United States, reads an excerpt from her upcoming collection of globe-trotting short stories.
The Best and Weirdest Ballpark Cuisine
Eater.com Managing Editor Sonia Chopra guides us through the growing variety of options in baseball stadium dining, from "The Churro Dog" to pulled pork parfaits.