Humorist Simon Rich has written stories, novels, and some of the funniest stuff in The New Yorker and on Saturday Night Live. He reads an excerpt from his new collection, "Spoiled Brats."
Jason Schwartzman Is More Likable Than He Thinks
Jason Schwartzman, known for his more lovable roles in projects like "Rushmore" and "Bored to Death," tackles the Philip Roth-inspired 'angry literary man' archetype in his newest film, "Listen Up Philip."
Rivers Cuomo’s Dramatic Pop Party
The band Weezer produced some of the hookiest rock hits of the Nineties and Aughties, and continue to inspire the devotion of legions of fans. Hot on the heels of their latest album "Everything Will Be Alright In the End," band-leader Rivers Cuomo spins us a dramatic party playlist that's all in the now.
Cooking’s New Wave: Microwaves Arrive
In the autumn of 1939, a device was invented that changed the world's kitchens. Maybe not for the better, but certainly for the faster.
Taylor Swift Moves Static
Taylor Swift has the pop star wattage to sell anything, it seems. Even eight seconds of static, released by glitch, which hit Number One on Canada's iTunes charts.
Rivers Cuomo – “Dropped Key”
Rivers Cuomo of Weezer gets down with this joke about a piano... falling down.
Kevin Morby’s “Ballad of Arlo Jones”
Kevin Morby's second solo album (following his work with bands Woods and The Babies) may be titled "Still Life," but the songs represent an musician on the move - both physically, as they were all written during a cycle of constant tour travel, and artistically.
“How Can You Really” Resist This New Track from Foxygen?
Indie duo Foxygen's clever brand of catchy dance-pop shines through on "How Can You Really," from the new album "...And Star Power." Spin it and swing around your workplace.
A Life Lived with Common and Uncommon Scents
Mandy Aftel is a perfumer and explorer of smells across the world. Her new book is called "Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent" about the journey of following her nose.
Falling Food is a Delicious Gift from the Sky
Jafflechutes is Melbourne's first "float-down" eatery. Simply pay online, wait at the "X" at the designated time, and be ready to catch.