Elle magazine's very quotable piece on Fran Lebowitz reminded us of the time she appeared on our show back in 2012 and pounced on our listeners' etiquette questions.
Jon Ronson Takes on the Public Shaming Renaissance
In his latest nonfiction book, Jon Ronson tackles the phenomenon of public shaming. He tells Rico that we're in the midst of a shaming Renaissance, with the internet as our new pillory.
Viet Cong Addresses Band Name Backlash
The ban recently addressed controversy surrounding the name "Viet Cong" last week after their concert at Oberlin College's Dionysus Discotheque was canceled.
Zachary Quinto Extra: Drag Dilemmas
The star of the TV show "The Slap" and the recent "Star Trek" movies remembers his most physically challenging role.
Canning Etiquette, Atlantis Theories and More Listener Feedback
Our listeners talk back about canning etiquette, Atlantis theories and how to pronounce Kolatches.
R&B Sensation Leon Bridges: From Shelter to the Storm
Soul singer Leon Bridges just released his debut album and the buzz around the young Texan is at a fever pitch. Brendan sits down with the humble throwback artist.
Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning on Gloating and Baby Holding
Etiquette experts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning explain the proper protocol for holding cutlery ... and holding babies. (The technique is not the same, mind you.)
Dan Barber Transforms Food Waste With Flair
Brendan heads to a groundbreaking pop-up eatery in NYC that is re-purposing edible food waste - of all sorts - as fine dining. Dog food may be involved.
Zachary Quinto on ‘The Slap,’ Nimoy, and Gifts from Tennessee
Actor Zachary Quinto chats with Rico about his central role in the NBC drama "The Slap," his late mentor Leonard Nimoy, and a very special gift he received that once belonged to Tennessee Williams.
Cheerios and Exit Music from Viet Cong
Canadian post-punk band Viet Cong -- one of the music acts playing at Austin's South by Southwest festival -- give us a soundtrack that'll invite folks into a party ... and then expel them.