Entertainment Weekly has named The Dinner Party Download one of the top picks in a list of 20 Podcasts You Need to Hear in 2015. We're in the company of some really great shows. Pick up the January 9th issue of the magazine to see their full list.
D’Angelo Introduces a “Sugah Daddy”
For a decade and a half, rumors and anticipation built about a long-awaited new record from neo-soul genre-definer D'Angelo. The crooner finally returns to the scene with "Black Messiah."
Festive Facts and Folding Factions with The Posts
Emily Post's great-great-grandkids Lizzie Post and Dan Post-Senning return bearing a bag full of etiquette tips for holiday gift-givers, napkin-folders, and Santa fact-checkers.
A Filmmaker Documents His Search for General Tso
After seven years and 838,706 servings of General Tso's chicken, filmmaker Ian Cheney talks about his globe-trotting new documentary, "The Search for General Tso." It traces the origins of the dish and, through it, tells a story of Chinese and Chinese American identity, and the interplay between food and culture at large.
The Dukes of Hazzard Drive ‘Home for Christmas’
Christmas comes early for Brendan when "Dukes of Hazzard" stars Tom Wopat and John Schneider swing by the studio and play holiday DJ for us.
B.J. Novak Tells Stories with No Pictures — AKA Radio
Between his appearances on film and television screens, B.J. Novak published two best-selling books in 2014. At our Holiday Frolic live event, he read a poignant piece from his collection "One More Thing" and then joined Rico and Brendan on the couch for a conversation.
Miriam Toews’ Tale of a Family in Flux
Canadian author Miriam Toews new novel, "All My Puny Sorrows," draws from her own life story to tell a story of two sisters touched by tragedy.
A Reality Show for Poets (Is a Real Thing)
Abu Dhabi has a hit reality show that combines "American Idol," improv.... and poetry.
Joel Edgerton – “Fish Wall”
Australian actor Joel Edgerton's first big Hollywood role was in 2002's "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones." Since then, he's been seen in "Zero Dark Thirty," "The Great Gatsby," and last fall's smart thriller "Felony." Now he directs himself (along with Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall) in the drama "The Gift" (out August 7th).