This week back in 1873, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis landed a patent for what may be the best-known item of clothing ever -- denim jeans. Learn about the surprisingly international history of All-American blue jean, then salute your shorts with a custom cocktail.
The "Fight Club" author schools us on a few of his former antics as a member of the Cacophony Society, a network of individuals who seek to disrupt the mainstream through hilarious means.
The acclaimed author, who read an excerpt from her upcoming collection of stories titled "In the Country," shares a spicy joke about prying peppers.
The graphic novelist talks to Brendan about developing her best-selling memoir for the Broadway stage and having three "stunt doubles."
The newly-dubbed "Etiquette Ninjas" also offer up advice on dealing with bill-squabbling double dates and finding a "benevolent truth" to compliment a friend on a bad haircut.
Reyhan Harmanci, editor in chief of Atlas Obscura, tells us about the Future Library, an art initiative where authors like Margaret Atwood submit original material that will not be published for 100 years.
French musician Cecile Schott, who performs under the name Colleen, has composed six albums of instrumental music featuring an ancient string instrument called the Viola da Gamba, layered with electronic effects. Pitchfork says several tracks on "Captain of None," her new album, "positively vibrate with melodic ideas." Here's Cecile with a chill party playlist.
Canadian pop iconoclast Dan Bejar goes by the name "Destroyer," and he just announced he'll release a double LP called "Poison Season" on August 28. Here's the first single.
Check out a special playlist made just for our live show, because what would a Dinner Party Download event be without its own soundtrack?
North Carolina-based songstress Angel Olsen gave enthralling performances of her singles "Iota" and "Lights Out," on the Fitzgerald stage in St. Paul, Minnesota. She also sang a haunting cover of Richie Havens' "I'm a Stranger Here."