Sadie Stein, contributing editor at the Paris Review, tells us about artist Tim Youd. He pays tribute to writers by retyping classic novels using the original typewriter model the author worked with ... for the purposes of art, not after-school punishment.
Vetiver’s Boss Bossa Nova-Infused Soundtrack
Singer-songwriter Andy Cabic, also known as Vetiver, brings the bossa sounds of Brazil to his dinner party. Vetiver's new album "Complete Strangers" drops this month.
Tania James – ‘Elephant-Rhino hybrid’
Tania James -- author of the acclaimed new novel "The Tusk That Did The Damage" -- offers up a (fittingly) elephantine joke.
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The Sea & Cake – The Argument Art Blakey Quintet – The Split Kick Bedroom Walls – More Real Cats The Spinanes – I Love That Party With the Monkey Kitty Paul McCartney – Eat at Home Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble – Texas Flood Sheryl Crow – If It Makes You Happy Lady Lamb – […]
Lady Lamb’s Party Soundtrack feat. Sing-alongs (and Shervin)
Maine multi-instrumentalist Lady Lamb creates an eclectic party soundtrack for us... and for her best friend, Shervin.
Dev Patel Marvels at Machines and Maggie Smith
"Slumdog Millionaire" star Dev Patel is having a(nother) moment with the sci-fi film "Chappie." He ponders a world full of machines... and tells us why Dame Maggie Smith is LIKE one.
Tania James Takes On A New Perspective
Indian-American novelist Tania James has won acclaim for fiction that spans continents and takes bold leaps. She shares an excerpt of her new novel, told from the perspective of an elephant, in crisis.
The No-Motor Boat Race
Luke Burbank hosts the radio show "T-B-T-L" and, it happens, bears annual witness to one of America's strangest naval feats... a NO-motor boat race.
Dave Barry: How to Live Right, with a Machete
Since winning a Pulitzer Prize for his humor writing, Dave Barry has busied himself with writing bestselling novels, literary collaborations, and essay collections. His latest is called "Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster): Life Lessons and Other Ravings." We asked him to shower our listeners with excellent advice. He gave us...machetes.
A Mustard for Every Occasion
French mustard brand Maille opened up a store in Manhattan recently. They sell dozens of mustard varieties there, and to help people decide what to pair them with, they hired "mustard sommelier" Pierrette Huttner.