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Here’s The Thing: Alec Baldwin Talks with Radiohead’s Thom Yorke

Posted on April 1, 2013 by George

On this week’s episode of Here’s the Thing, Alec gets Radiohead’s media-shy front man Thom Yorke to open up about his upbringing, his earliest musical rumblings, Radiohead, his most valued creative asset, fatherhood, inspirations, frustrations and insecurities. Yorke also talks about his latest release, AMOK by Atoms for Peace, which is one of my favorite new records so far this year. Listen… AMOK by Atoms for Peace on iTunes AMOK by Atoms for Peace on Spotify

Posted in Entertainment, Music, Podcasts | Tagged alec baldwin, atoms for peace, here's the thing, music, radiohead, thom yorke, wnyc | Leave a comment

Jesse Thorn Talks with Fran Lebowitz on Bullseye

Posted on November 19, 2012 by George

Last week on on Bullseye, one of my favorite podcasts, host Jesse Thorn spoke with writer, public speaker and dryly hilarious (and honest) social critic Fran Lebowitz. In 47 of the most worthwhile minutes I’ve spent listening to a podcast, Lebowitz speaks of her childhood in Morristown, NJ, her high school years, her first years in New York and many of the things that make Fran Fran. In one of my favorite quotes from one of the most quotable people … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Entertainment, Podcasts | Tagged books, bullseye, cosmopolitan life, fran lebowitz, jesse thorn, podcasts | Leave a comment

The Wonderful Maurice Sendak

Posted on May 8, 2012 by George

Maurice Sendak died today. He was 83. Having written and illustrated many children’s books and poems, he is most famous for his 1963 book Where The Wild Things Are. He was a man who devoted his life to his art, never having children and coming out as a gay man late in life. (He lived with his partner Eugene Glynn for 50 years until his death in 2007.) The audio clip here was from his interview with Terry Gross from … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, Books, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Podcasts, Radio | Tagged fresh air, maurice sendak, npr, radio | Leave a comment

Radio Roundup: Week of 4/13/12

Posted on April 13, 2012 by George

Since my college days as a student radio host, I’ve been a sucker for good radio and it’s inherent portability, particularly public radio, like National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Here’s the recap of my favorite bits from the wireless over the past week. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Here’s The Thing – Kristen Wiig April 9, 2012 – Alec talks with Kristen Wiig — who catered, did floral design, answered … Continue reading →

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Alec Baldwin Talks With Dick Cavett

Posted on March 6, 2012 by George

If you haven’t subscribed to Alec Baldwin‘s podcast Here’s The Thing, do it now. In this episode, Alec has a fascinating talk with the legendary Dick Cavett at Cavett’s home on Long Island, a house called Tick Hall. From the website: Cavett shares some of his memories with Alec: meeting Orson Welles in the lobby of the Plaza; talking with Marlon Brando by phone – “I was told he would [call] at a certain time and we talked with the … Continue reading →

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Radio Roundup: The Week of 2/3/12

Posted on February 3, 2012 by George

Since my college days as a student radio host, I’ve been a sucker for good radio and it’s inherent portability, particularly public radio, like National Public Radio (NPR), Public Radio International (PRI) and the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Here’s the recap of my favorite bits from the wireless over the past week. Enjoy, and have a great weekend! Here’s The Thing – Lorne Michaels January 30, 2012 – Lorne Michaels is one of the most influential figures in American entertainment. … Continue reading →