Music from this episode
Jon Favreau’s Passions in Film and Food
The director of Hollywood hits like "Iron Man" returns to his indie-film roots to write, direct, and star in the passion project "Chef" - about a chef who leaves a big restaurant to start an indie passion project of his own.
Kristin Newman’s Lusty Wanderlust
Comedy writer Kristin Newman had a successful career in Hollywood sitcoms, but as her friends started settling down, she felt the urge to get away. Her new memoir of that escape is called "What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding."
Turning Food Waste into Textiles
Textile designer Cara Marie Piazza isn't afraid of food stains on her clothes - to the contrary, they're the basis of her work. She creates a rainbow of designs utilizing onion skins and other food waste otherwise destined for the compost bin.
Emma Straub Takes Us on Vacation
"The Vacationers," Emma Straub's second novel, follows the summer vacation of one extended family, observing them as they share celebrations and secrets.
Speeding Through a History of Speeding Tickets
From the first-ever speeding citation in 1899 to the biggest speeding fine in 2010 in under two quick minutes.
James McAvoy Talks Filth
Scottish actor James McAvoy ("X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Atonement") tackles the role of a corrupt cop on the edge of sanity in the film adaptation of author Irvine Welsh's "Filth."
Sylvan Esso Bring Beats, Brats, Beautiful Loops
The North Carolina based indie-electro-pop duo spin us a party playlist showcasing their eclectic tastes - and their bratwurst-cooking tips.
Feeling Gung-Ho About China
The expression "Gung-Ho" entered the American vocabulary through the Marine Corps - but it was picked up by the Marines from an unexpected source.
“Dyslexic Man” – Jon Favreau
A slightly mixed-up joke from actor and filmmaker Jon Favreau.